CoD Warzone changes 40 weapons for the Mid-Season – All buffs, nerfs, and the patch notes

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 5 minutes

Call of Duty: Warzone brings only a small wave of new content during the Mid-Season, but also comes with the largest balance update in Warzone history. Over 40 weapons have been changed – including some of the most important firearms in the game. MeinMMO shows you the patch notes with all buffs and nerfs in English.

What’s happening in Warzone? Today, on July 15th, the Mid-Season Update of Season 4 in Call of Duty: Warzone went live and brought extensive balance adjustments. FARA, Krig, C58 – many of the key weapons received an update, and weapons from CoD MW were also taken into account. The Grau 5.56 received a surprising buff.

In total, over 40 weapons now have new values and MeinMMO lists all the adjustments for you. We also show you the details of the update and what other new features have been added to the game. Here you can find the patch notes for Cold War. We embed the Mid-Season 4 roadmap here:

cod warzone cold war mid season 4 roadmap

Mid-Season 4 brings new killstreak and wheelies

What is there to know about the update? The update is already online, and you can start the download. The developers also state the update sizes for various platforms:

  • PlayStation 5: 8.9 GB  
  • PlayStation 4: 8.9 GB  
  • Xbox Series X|S: 9.2 GB  
  • Xbox One: 9.2 GB  
  • PC: 9.2 GB / 10.4 GB (with Modern Warfare) 

What does the new update bring in terms of content? The update focuses on weapon adjustments, but a few new features have made it into the game:

  • Killstreak: Automated turret
  • Mode: Payload mode with 2 teams
  • Event: Blueprint Blitz lets you hunt cosmetics
  • Weapons: Submachine gun OTs 9 and melee weapon ‘Club’
  • New Gulag loadouts
  • The dirt bike is now even more mobile and can perform wheelies

You can find more about the announced content and the roadmap here.

More on the topic
Death Silence annoys many players in CoD Warzone – That should change soon
von Maik Schneider

CoD Warzone brings the largest balance update yet

Which weapons were changed? In total, more than 40 weapons have new values. Primarily assault rifles, light machine guns, and submachine guns were extensively revised. All changes at a glance:

Assault rifles

  • AK-47 from Cold War – Nerf
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.62 to 1.5
    • Chest multiplier from 1.2 to 1.0
  • AK-47 from CoD MW – Nerf
    • Chest multiplier from 1.2 to 1.1
  • C58 – Nerf
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.62 to 1.58
    • Chest multiplier from 1.2 to 1.0
    • Stomach multiplier from 1.1 to 1.0
  • CR-56 AMAX – Buff & Nerf
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.5 to 1.55
    • Chest multiplier from 1.1 to 1.0
  • FAL – Nerf
    • Headshot multiplier from 2.05 to 1.62
    • Chest multiplier from 1.2 to 1.1
  • FARA 83 – Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 31 to 29
    • Recoil increased
  • FFAR 1 – Nerf
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.5 to 1.4
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 27 to 25
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 25 to 23
    • First damage range reduced by 20%
    • Neck multiplier increased from 1 to 1.2
  • FN Scar 17 – Nerf
    • Chest multiplier from 1.2 to 1.1
  • Grau 5.56 – Buff
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 22 to 24
  • Groza – Buff & Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 28 to 27
    • First damage range increased by 4.5%
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.62 to 1.5
    • Chest multiplier from 1.2 to 1.12
    • Stomach multiplier from 1.1 to 1.0
    • Recoil smoothed out
  • Krig 6 – Buff
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 25 to 26
  • M13 – Buff
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 19 to 20
  • M4A1 – Buff & Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 28 to 27
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 22 to 23
  • Oden – Nerf
    • Chest multiplier from 1.3 to 1.2
  • QBZ-83 – Buff & Nerf
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 22 to 24
    • Movement speed reduced by 3%
    • Movement speed while aiming down sights reduced by 5%
    • Chest multiplier from 1.1 to 1.2
    • Stomach multiplier from 1.0 to 1.1
  • RAM-7 – Nerf
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 28 to 26
  • XM4 – Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 32 to 30
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 28 to 27
    • Time to aim slightly increased
    • Recoil slightly increased

Light machine guns

  • M60 – Buff
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 36 to 37
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.5 to 1.6
  • MG34 – Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 31 to 29
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 28 to 27
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.5 to 1.4
    • Chest multiplier from 1.1 to 1.0
  • PKM – Buff & Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 31 to 32
    • First damage range reduced by 7%
    • Chest multiplier from 1.1 to 1.0
  • SA87 – Nerf
    • Chest multiplier from 1.2 to 1.1
  • Stoner 63 – Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 34 to 33
    • Chest multiplier from 1.1 to 1.0

Submachine guns

  • AK-47u – Buff & Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 35 to 31
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 25 to 26
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.62 to 1.6
    • Chest multiplier from 1.0 to 1.1
    • Projectile speed increased by 5%
  • AUG from CoD MW – Buff & Nerf
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 25 to 26
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.62 to 1.47
  • Bullfrog – Buff & Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 32 to 31
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.62 to 1.5
    • Extremities multiplier near body from 0.9 to 1.0
  • KSP-45 – Nerf
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.62 to 1.57
  • LC10 – Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 30 to 27
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 25 to 24
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.62 to 1.55
  • MAC-10 – Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 24 to 23
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 20 to 19
  • Milano – Nerf
    • Recoil slightly increased
    • First damage range reduced by 12%
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.62 to 1.38
    • Chest multiplier from 1.2 to 1.1
    • Stomach multiplier from 1.1 to 1.0
  • MP5 from Cold War – Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 33 to 31
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 25 to 24
  • Nail gun – Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 50 to 46
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.62 to 1.45
    • Chest multiplier from 1.28 to 1.0
  • PP19 Bizon – Buff & Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 35 to 34
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 25 to 26
  • PPSh-41 – Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 28 to 26
  • ISO – Buff
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 20 to 21
  • Uzi – Buff
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 25 to 26
  • Fennec – Nerf
    • Base damage in the first damage range from 25 to 24
    • Base damage in the second damage range from 20 to 19

Marksman rifles

  • AUG from Cold War – Nerf
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.8 to 1.7
  • CARV.2 – Nerf
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.7 to 1.6
  • M16 – Nerf
    • Headshot multiplier from 1.8 to 1.6

These were all the base value changes of the update. In addition to the weapon adjustments, there were also a lot of bug fixes and changes to the dirt bike. If you want to read a bit in the English patch notes, you can find them here (via ravensoftware.com).

More about Warzone:

The adjustments are extensive, and it will be exciting to see how the balancing affects the weapon meta of Warzone. At the beginning of the season, the developers announced that they want to fundamentally increase the time-to-kill in the game and with the many nerfs, that was likely the first step in that direction.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Raven Software

If it were up to the boss, the Xbox controller would soon get a feature of the PS5

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The Xbox boss spoke in an interview about the Xbox Series X. If it were up to him, the Xbox controller would get a feature borrowed from the PS5. But until that feature arrives, it might still take a while.

You love gaming on your new Xbox Series X, but so far you’re missing the features that the new DualSense controller from Sony offers? If Xbox boss Phil Spencer has his way, such a feature could also come to Xbox.

What does Phil Spencer say? Already at the end of 2020, Xbox boss Spencer praised the device and explained why he finds the PS5 controller so good.

In the latest “Kinda Funny Gamescast” on YouTube, he reiterated his praise and explained that the DualSense controller plays an important role for Xbox (via YouTube.com).

We are definitely thinking about different types of devices that can bring more games to more places. We will probably also work on the [Xbox] controller. I think Sony has done a good job with its controller, and we are looking at some of that and [thinking] that there are things we should do.

Phil Spencer, Xbox boss.

Which features are we talking about? The PS5 DualSense controller has two special features that the Xbox controller does not currently offer.

  • First, there’s haptic feedback: It should make you feel what kind of surface you’re on or with what intensity you kick a ball or reload a weapon.
  • Adaptive triggers are the second feature: The shoulder buttons can create different levels of resistance when pressed or can block when you can’t reload your weapon in the game.

Games that currently support the PS5 DualSense features can be read about here:

More on the topic
PS5: All confirmed games that utilize new features of the DualSense controller
von Sven Galitzki

Until the PS5 feature comes to Xbox, it might still take a while

When could such a feature come? In the same conversation, Spencer explains that it could still take some time before gamers have an improved Xbox controller in hand.

Because, as Spencer explains, “[we are] probably not currently able to develop custom accessories. We are just looking at what is happening with Windows and elsewhere and seeing if there’s a unique opportunity for us.”

What plans does Microsoft have for 2021? Microsoft recently unveiled the open beta for the Xbox cloud service, which you can try out for free with a Game Pass subscription. This would open up a ton of new possibilities for the Xbox cloud service, Spencer explains in an interview with the British Guardian (Theguardian.com).

If we can stream to any device – a PC or a phone – we can really think about how we can do more of these types of early access experiences, sometimes even as a funding model for creatives.

Another important topic for Microsoft this year is the newly announced Windows 11. Many users are already excited about what they can expect with the upgrade to the operating system.

With the acquisition of Bethesda, many major games are also coming to Xbox. For example, the new game Starfield is exclusive to PC and Xbox, and the Bethesda boss explained why it is good that Starfield is not coming to the PS5.

What do you think? Would you be excited about a future upgrade for the Xbox controller, or are you satisfied with the device as it already is?

Do you already have an Xbox Series X or a PS5? Then check out this article: Here we introduce you to the best MMORPGs for Xbox Series X and PS5 and let you know who should check out these games or why you should give the games a chance.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Streamer Asmongold talks about racism in WoW: “The worst thing you can do”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Big WoW streamers talk about racism in World of Warcraft. Some are suffering from it, others have at least noticed it.

On the internet, not everyone cares about decency, and sometimes this even leads to real racist problems. This is also the case in World of Warcraft, as two streamers are now reporting. One of them is even glad that big streamers are moving to other MMORPGs like Final Fantasy – because maybe that gives players a wake-up call.

Pro players are particularly racist, says a streamer: Twitch streamer Nick “Nmplol” Polom spoke about racism in World of Warcraft in one of his recent streams.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitch content

He explained there:

I had a pretty bad time when I played World of Warcraft. Many of the pro players were racist to me, that’s why I hate all pro players. Well, not all of them, but many of them.

Asmongold also cites examples: The streamer Asmongold, whom most know for his WoW streams, backs up Nmplol and shares that he has also encountered racism in WoW. This involved a guild on his realm that had harassed a black player.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitch content

There was a guild on Faerlina, my realm, and they found out that a guy was black and then kicked him out of the guild.

Then they invited him back and asked him if he was ‘still black’. Yes, he said, and was kicked again.

[…] I’m not talking about jokes or memes here. I don’t mean someone who hangs out in /pol/ or on 4chan quoting a few memes. No, this is really evil stuff.

[…] That is honestly the worst thing you can do.

More current news about World of Warcraft can be found here:

Does World of Warcraft have a general racism problem? It’s hard to say that broadly. In general, there are several methods, such as the report function or directly tickets to GameMasters, to combat racism. It is of course problematic when it occurs in clusters, when groups come together, or when it is even accepted and spread in an entire guild. But the responsibility lies with each individual to combat it.

Have you experienced problems with racism in WoW? Or does that seem less common on the German realms based on your experience?

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. dexerto.com (1)
  2. dexerto.com (2)

Shooter was released in 2018 on Steam, but could not convince – now returns with a major rework

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

World War 3 describes itself as a tactical shooter where players can fight against each other in modern and realistic settings. It originally released in early access on Steam in 2018, but failed to impress. Now, the developers are back with a major rework.

What kind of game is this? World War 3 throws you into World War III, where you can fight against other players with modern weapons, vehicles, and drones. The shooter promises a particularly realistic approach and is set in real locations such as Berlin and Warsaw.

The focus is on two game modes:

  • The Warzone mode is somewhat reminiscent of Battlefield, as you fight in 2 teams of 20 players in a battle and can use vehicles.
  • In Team Deathmatch, you play in 10v10 matches.

How has the game performed so far? On October 19, 2018, World War 3 entered early access on Steam. Over 11,000 players were online at peak release (via Steamcharts). In its release month, there were 2,772 negative reviews, countering with 4,682 positive reviews. Generally, the shooter was seen in a more positive light.

However, the hype quickly faded, and by December 2018, there were an average of only 357 players online. The numbers even dropped to double digits in 2020.

A major point of criticism was primarily the character animations and the performance of the game. Upon release, there were particular problems with very long loading screens. Moreover, many players criticized over time that the developers had hardly taken care of World War 3.

Until April 2020, there were only irregular hotfixes and news. After that, the developers announced that they would rework the game, and sales were also halted.

What has happened now? In July 2021, a major update was announced, aiming to “revive” World War 3. You can watch it in this video:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

Developers promise many improvements for maps, gunplay, and vehicles

What is new now? A video was released featuring a major developer update. It states, among other things, that the developers from The Farm 51 now want to fully focus on World War 3. Additionally, several new features have been announced that have been developed over the past months, including:

  • An improved movement system with sprints, double sprints, and sliding
  • Adjustments to the UI
  • Improvements to all maps, including enhanced navigation and an interesting design
  • Improved gunplay and new animations for weapons and players
  • Backpacks that allow adjustments to weapon loadouts on the battlefield
  • Adjustments to all vehicles
  • New cosmetics

More about shooters on MeinMMO:

When will the new features be released? This is still not entirely clear. The post only states that the new features have already been tested by testers.

What do you think about World War 3? Could this shooter be interesting for you?

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Guild Wars 2: How to Defeat the Twisted Marionette

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 5 minutes

The Twisted Puppet returned after 7 years with the patch on July 13 to Guild Wars 2. But at launch, many groups have problems with the world boss. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch, who has over 7,500 play hours in GW2, reveals how you can defeat the Twisted Puppet.

What is the problem with the Puppet? The fight against the Puppet requires some coordination, as there are 5 lanes that players must defend during the fight. Each lane requires at least 5 and ideally 10 players, so a squad of 25 to 50 players is recommended.

The easiest way to find a group tackling the Puppet is currently through the LFG tool. However, you should be aware that the fight will not be that easy.

How to start the fight against the Puppet: To start the fight against the new boss, you need to travel to the area Eye of the North – Waypoint [&BAkMAAA=]. There, you run to Aurene and speak with the Spying Pool.

Here you can enter the fight against the Twisted Puppet either in a public version (always at the odd hour and only during the event) or with a private squad.

Guild Wars 2 Marionette entry
This is how you enter the fight with the Twisted Puppet.

In the following, I will explain to you what phases are in the boss fight and what you need to pay attention to. You can learn more about the background of the Puppet in our interview with lead designer Joe Kimmes:

Guild Wars 2 brings one of the best bosses of all time back – tells us details about the process and rewards.

The Laning Phases

During most of the fight, you will be in the laning phase. In this phase, you need to defend your lane and prevent enemies from crossing through the portal.

Every mob that makes it through the portal charges the Aether Cannon a little more. A failure in the fights on the boss platforms also charges the cannon further. If the Aether Cannon is full, you lose the boss fight.

To prevent enemies from reaching the portal, you can use CC, kill them, and build barricades that make it more difficult for them to pass through the lane. Your focus should mainly be on killing the champions.

Guild Wars 2 Marionette Map
This is what the map with the 5 lanes looks like.

The Boss Phase

The phase that is really interesting is the so-called boss phase. While the other 4 lanes continue to fight the incoming mobs, one lane may enter the 5 boss platforms through a portal, with the landing being random. During this time, the lane will also not be attacked by mobs.

Each of the five platforms has a different boss and a different mechanic. However, the following applies to all bosses:

  • Avoid standing in AoE fields
  • Use CC abilities
  • Try to deal as much damage as possible – because you have only 2 minutes for the kill
  • Once your boss is defeated, you will receive an ability in the Special Action Key. You should activate it, as it gives a blessing to the other players who are currently fighting the bosses and revives them from the downstate

If all 5 platforms manage to defeat their boss, the Puppet loses a chain. If the Puppet loses all 5 chains, the fight is won.

The Various Boss Mechanics

Regulator Watch I:

  • This boss only takes damage when you attack him from the side or from behind
  • He also regularly summons other mobs to help him
  • The player with the aggro should therefore stay in front of him so that other players can attack him from different positions.
  • You can also break his break bar with CC to stun him temporarily and get behind him.

Regulator Watch II:

  • This boss spins deadlily and is invulnerable during that time
  • You have to pull him over mines that appear on his platform to stun him and make him vulnerable

Regulator Watch III:

  • This boss relies heavily on AoE effects that you should definitely avoid
  • However, he is otherwise quite slow and can be easily kited by ranged attackers

Regulator Watch IV:

  • This boss relies on flying projectiles that you can evade by kiting
  • However, the boss also uses AoE abilities, so you need to be careful while kiting

Regulator Watch V:

  • This boss targets a player and then charges at them. You should evade this charge
  • If you defeat the boss, it splits into 2 weaker versions. These 2 versions further split into 2 additional weaker versions of the boss. All smaller versions also use the charge
  • However, you can control the smaller bosses with CC as they do not have a break bar
  • Also, there are AoE effects here that you must evade

General Tips for the Puppet

In addition to the explanations about the lanes and the different bosses, there are also a few general tips you should know for the fight:

  • Whenever a lane has fought against the bosses, it has a 7-minute debuff. This prevents them from going to a boss platform again. However, players from lanes 1 and 2 can theoretically help lanes 4 and 5 when they are allowed on the boss platforms.
  • To hold a lane, you actually only need 3 to 5 good players. In a squad of 50 people, you have a large number of players who can theoretically rotate between the lanes.
  • There is a special potion as buff food that increases your damage against Scarlet’s creatures by 10% and reduces incoming damage by 10%. All enemies in this boss fight are creatures of Scarlet. It is called “Powerful Potion of the Annihilation of Scarlet’s Army”.

More guides to Guild Wars 2 on MeinMMO:

Achievements and Rewards for the Twisted Puppet

What achievements are there? With the return of the event, some old achievements from Living World Season 1 and some completely new achievements can be completed.

The highlight is the achievement “Origins of Madness Completer”. It rewards you with 50 achievement points and the Gift of the Clockwork, which gives you a node for your home instance. For this achievement, you need to complete 11 sub-achievements of the category.

For the sub-achievements, you need to participate in defense events, defeat each Regulator Watch, avoid certain attacks, and celebrate the victory over the Puppet (with the achievement /cheer).

Guild Wars 2 Marionette Achievements
The Puppet brings old and new achievements with it.

However, in the category “Revenge of the Puppet” there are also new achievements, through which you can again get an ascended ring with power, precision, and healing power in the stats.

As loot, there are also 2 gold, karma, and various equipment items, as well as several rewards that come from achievements.

The Twisted Puppet serves as transition content to the new expansion End of Dragons. We have summarized everything important for you: Guild Wars 2: Everything we know about the new expansion End of Dragons.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Battlefield 2042 delays technical game test to test crossplay

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Developer DICE is currently working on comprehensive crossplay features for the new shooter Battlefield 2042. However, it seems that a change to the schedule is necessary to implement these.

What’s it about? In a new blog post, the developers of Battlefield 2042 confirm that they want to integrate crossplay features into the game.

Therefore, they have decided to move the technical gameplay test to late summer and, as part of this test, to thoroughly examine the crossplay functionality. The gameplay test was originally scheduled for July 2021.

What is being postponed? The technical gameplay test is not an open beta or demo for Battlefield 2042 but serves to test specific features. It does not represent the complete gaming experience.

Accordingly, it will only take place with a small group of individuals under a confidentiality agreement. Anyone wishing to participate in such tests needs an EA playtesting profile and must then hope for an invitation.

The testers will therefore check in late summer how well crossplay works in Battlefield 2042. The options the developers have planned will be shown here.

This is how crossplay and cross-progression should work in Battlefield 2042

These platforms will get crossplay: Basically, according to the announcement, two separate environments are apparently planned that can play together.

  • The first environment will consist of PC, Xbox Series X | S, and PlayStation 5, which should be able to play together.
  • The second environment consists of Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

PC and console players should be able to decide whether they want to disable crossplay.

This distinction is likely explained by the performance capabilities of the different platforms. There are also significant differences elsewhere, such as in the player count: The new consoles can handle battles with up to 128 players, while Xbox One and PS4 can accommodate 64 players.

The playable area of the maps will also be adjusted for the older consoles to ensure smooth gameplay. Features such as weapons, vehicles, the new specialists, and gadgets should remain the same regardless of the console generation. You can find all the differences between the Battlefield versions here.

More about Battlefield 2042 on MeinMMO:

This is how cross-progression works in Battlefield 2042: You should be able to seamlessly carry your progress across all platforms when playing Battlefield 2042 on different devices. EA states:

“For example, your unlocked progress and purchases from your PlayStation® version of the game will be carried over to the Xbox or PC version and vice versa” (via EA.com).

It is important to note that this is currently still referred to as ongoing work and planning. How the crossplay plans will come into effect at release remains to be seen.

More information about the new shooter is expected not to take too long. EA Play will take place on July 22 – and Battlefield 2042 is expected to be showcased in more detail at EA Play.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

You are moving on the Nintendo Switch without pressing anything? Here is a solution

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

You are excited to play on your Nintendo Switch but keep moving unintentionally? MeinMMO presents a trick that can solve the so-called Joycon Drift.

What kind of problem is this? Imagine you want to shoot an arrow at a distant target, but you can’t stand still because you keep moving as if by magic. Or you want to drive straight ahead in Mario Kart, but you keep veering slightly to the left. Then your problem might be the infamous Joycon Drift.

How widespread is Joycon Drift? There have been numerous users on reddit complaining about problematic Joycons for a long time. One user claims, for example, that he can walk across half his island in Animal Crossing without touching the Joycons (via reddit.com). All we can do is hope that the problem does not occur in a potential Nintendo Switch Pro.

With a trick, you can fix the drift issue yourself if you want to keep gaming with your Joycons and don’t feel like buying new ones or sending them for repair. Nintendo has extended the warranty for Joycons to 24 months.

The trick requires manual skill but no technical knowledge

What you need: For the trick, you need a PH00 screwdriver and a Triwing (Tri-Point) Y00 screwdriver. You either already have these screwdrivers at home or can get them for about 10 euros on Amazon:

Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.

Additionally, you need a small piece of paper for the Joycon, approximately the size of a thumbnail. You don’t need technical knowledge, but some dexterity when performing the trick. You will also need between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on how experienced you are with small crafts.

Where does the tip come from? YouTuber VK-Channel introduced the tip in his video. If you are unsure how it works, you can watch the video again here:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
The video from VK-Channel.
However, please note that this is not an official trick. The presented trick is done at your own risk, and we assume no liability for damages. Please be aware that disassembling voids the warranty.

What to do: A comprehensive video tutorial on how to disassemble the Joycon can be found on YouTube (via YouTube.com). Here we present the 4 steps you need to follow. The first images come from the YouTube video by iFixit, the last image from the video by VK-Channel.

Required time: 1 hour.

  1. Remove screws and open

    First, open the Joycon with a screwdriver. You need to remove four screws. When opening, be very careful, as the two parts are connected by a thin cable. You must release these clips before you can remove the cover.

  2. Remove battery

    In the next step, you need to detach the battery from the Joycon. The battery is attached to the mainboard with a small clip. Once you have released the clip, you can lift the battery out.

  3. Remove the battery holder

    In another step, you detach the plastic holder in which the battery is mounted. You need to be careful not to damage the small cable. Once you have lifted the part off, you can unclip the cable of the plastic part.

  4. Place paper on the Joycon

    Now you see a small metallic surface about the size of a thumb in front of you. You place a thumb-sized piece of paper on it.

  5. Screw the Joycon back together

    Then you screw your Joycon back together. Make sure you reconnect all cables and don’t forget any screws.

The trick helps the Joycon regain its grip

Why should this work? Inside the controller, the controller loses contact with the pad due to wear and tear. The paper fills this gap and restores the pressure. The Joycon only needs a bit of support to get back to doing its job properly.

Would you give the presented trick a chance or do you find the tip too far-fetched? Let us know in the comments.

Another user has also been inventive when it comes to his Nintendo Switch. One user played The Elder Scrolls: Online on his Switch. In our article, we explain why it’s cool, but you shouldn’t try it yourself.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

CoD Warzone is said to have secretly brought an update against the “best hack of all time”

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Just recently, reports surfaced about a hack in Call of Duty: Warzone that elevated players to max level and provided them with weapon skins, but it seems it’s already history again. Allegedly, the developers quickly responded with a fix.

What kind of hack is it? The incident in question involves a hack that allowed cheaters to suddenly help other players level up.

  • Players suddenly reached max level
  • All challenges for weapon skins were completed at once
  • Even big Twitch streamers like “Nickmercs” reportedly became “victims” of the hackers
  • The streamer then urged the cheaters to “gift” other players in this manner
  • The site Dexerto referred to it as the “best hack of all time?”

Data miner says: It’s all over again

This is what’s happening now: As reported by the portals Dexerto and CharlieIntel, data miner and leaker “CallofDutyHope” has noted that the developers have already addressed the issue.

On Twitter, he stated that there was a “silent update” for Warzone that eliminated both the level 1000 hack and the weapon hack. A reason for the quick fix, according to “CallofDutyHope”, is that the hackers had published their code (via Twitter).

https://twitter.com/CallofDutyHope/status/1415063291752292363

As a result, hackers can no longer gift other players with the “bonuses” in this way. However, players who have already been affected and thus unlocked the content are currently reported to not lose it again.

More about CoD Warzone on MeinMMO:

However, there is still no official statement from the developers regarding this incident. Whether the problem is completely resolved remains uncertain.

Warzone has had its issues with cheaters in the past – especially on PC. However, analysts suggest that consoles could also be more affected in the future.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Dexerto
  2. CharlieIntel

Player rides through all areas of Ashes of Creation – Shows how beautiful and large the map becomes

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In Ashes of Creation, Alpha 1 has officially launched. Already over the weekend, the first players showcased gameplay of the MMORPG. One of the backers has now ridden through the entire game world, taking over an hour to do so. However, the map is expected to grow much larger before the release.

What is currently happening in Ashes of Creation? Players who have invested at least 500 dollars or received a special key from the developers can currently try out the MMORPG Ashes of Creation in Alpha 1.

The first showcased gameplay has already been discussed and opinions are divided, also because the MMORPG is in a “true alpha” state. Many fundamental systems are still being tested and developed. Nevertheless, there has already been a lot of positive feedback for the MMORPG.

YouTuber Unno Games has already ventured out and explored the entire world of Ashes of Creation in a video. He took over an hour for this, despite only a fraction of the map being implemented.

Player takes an hour on horseback, with only 17% of the actual map available

What does the video show exactly? Unno Games runs through the entire map of Ashes of Creation in the current alpha. He uses a mount, which makes him a bit faster than if he were walking.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

Overall, he takes 1:15 hours for his journey, moving through picturesque landscapes, caves, fortifications, and along the sea. Not all areas are perfectly filled with NPCs and content yet. Additionally, he is sometimes thrown off his mount during a fight.

Riding from north to south across the map is said to take about 30 minutes.

How much of the map is playable in total? According to Steven Sharif, the head of Ashes of Creation, about 17% of the entire map should currently be playable (via Discord). By the time of release, the size of the map is expected to increase almost sixfold.

Overall, Ashes of Creation is expected to offer about 480 km² of water and landmass, plus an additional 100 km² in the so-called underrealm.

Ashes of Creation Map
This is how the entire map of Ashes of Creation is expected to look later.

Game world already comparable to other MMOs at release in alpha

How large is the map of Ashes of Creation in comparison? The Dutch YouTuber “How Big is the Map” regularly walks through different maps of open-world games. For example, he took 6.5 hours to travel from east to west in Black Desert.

However, he has also walked through other MMORPGs:

  • To march just through the base game of Final Fantasy XIV, he needed 1:03 hours
  • To march across Rift, he needed about 1:20 hours
  • To cross the map in GTA V, he needed about 1:05 hours on foot

Although you cannot directly compare the time on foot with that of on horseback, as there is no exact speed indication for the horse, it should be expected to take around 45 to 60 minutes. This already makes it comparable to the titles mentioned above.

More about Ashes of Creation on MeinMMO:

Also, the world of New World seems relatively small compared to Ashes of Creation. Although two new areas have since been announced for release, during testing in the summer of 2020, YouTuber “A Rapskillian Channel” only needed just under an hour to cross the entire map:

Player walks through New World on foot, showing that the map is currently tiny

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

6 useful tips that you should pay attention to before the Pokémon GO Fest 2021

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 6 minutes

In just a few days, the GO Fest 2021 will start in Pokémon GO. You should start preparing for it now. We will show you what you should do to make the event a great success for you.

When does the GO Fest take place? The Pokémon GO Fest takes place from July 17, 2021, to July 18, 2021, worldwide. On both days, you have the opportunity to play between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM local time. To utilize all bonuses, you will need a paid event ticket, which you can get in the in-game shop for €5.49.

These preparations you should make for the GO Fest 2021

The Pokémon GO Fest 2021 offers you a full 16 hours of content. Niantic has thematically divided both event days. Saturday focuses on catching Pokémon, and Sunday is all about the legendary Level 5 raids.

To be well-prepared for this event, we have put together some tips on how you can get ready.

Collect Poké Balls

The most important tip is to collect balls, as you will need them for catching during the GO Fest 2021. Especially on Saturday, July 17, you will need a lot of them. If you want to play actively all day, you should aim to gather around 1,000 balls.

It makes sense to focus on Ultra Balls and Great Balls, as you can catch high CP Pokémon more easily with them. To gather enough balls in advance, you can regularly spin PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, you should open gifts from your friends daily.

Pokemon Go Fest Poké Balls
Collect as many Poké Balls as possible

However, even during the event, you must continue to collect Poké Balls. To maintain your Poké Ball supply during the GO Fest, you should also regularly spin PokéStops and Gyms or open packages from friends.

Keep in mind when opening packages during the event the global challenges that will exist. Last year, the gifts were part of the global challenge and should only be opened later.

Whether one of the tasks this year relates to gifts is not yet known. However, we will inform you on MeinMMO as soon as there is new information about it.

Also, on Sunday, you will surely catch one or another Pokémon. However, raids are the focus of that day. If you plan to primarily participate in raids on that day, you only need a small supply of balls. We recommend about 250 – 350 balls. If you want to catch more, you should, of course, have more balls.

Create space for important items

In addition to balls, there are other important items this year that you should definitely have enough of in your item bag. The following items are especially needed for the raids on Sunday:

  • Remote Raid Passes & Premium Raid Passes
  • Revives (preferably Max Revives)
  • Potions (preferably Max Potions)
  • Golden Razz Berries
  • Sananaberries

Especially the raid passes are crucial for participating in the legendary raids. So, make sure to keep any existing Remote and Premium Raid Passes. Through bonuses for the event, you can also receive up to 21 free raid passes if you have a ticket. Depending on how large your raid group is and how strong your battle team is, you should also have enough revives and potions available.

Pokemon Go Fest Items
You will need these items too

The Golden Razz Berries help you catch the legendary Pokémon. If you encounter a shiny specimen, it’s worth using a Sananaberry. These monsters usually stay in the ball on the first throw, so you should definitely take the double candies.

All other items are generally not needed during the event, so you should thoroughly tidy up your item bag in advance. Also, keep in mind that during the weekend, you will receive additional items through rewards and by spinning PokéStops and Gyms. So plan for a buffer so you don’t have to sort things out right away.

Clean out your Pokémon box

Not only items need space during this event weekend, but especially the Pokémon you want to catch. To avoid constantly evaluating and sending away your monsters, you should also create enough space in your Pokémon storage beforehand.

We recommend having at least 500 free slots in your Pokémon box. This gives you a good foundation to catch in the first hours without space issues. To sort your monsters by strength as quickly as possible, you should use this search function: 0*, 1*, 2*

Pokemon Go Filter Pokémon box
Search filter in Pokémon Box

This search function is already available as a pre-defined search criterion in your Pokémon box search mask. Through it, all Pokémon that have a maximum of two stars in evaluation will be displayed. If you complement this search criterion with the search term “Age0”, then only Pokémon that are not a day old will be shown.

Plan a route

If you want to use the GO Fest effectively, you should play where there are many spawns and raids. So, before the event, find a suitable location in your area where there will be plenty of Pokémon. Pay attention to having enough PokéStops and Gyms along the route during your planning.

We recommend choosing a route that you already know. Then you won’t waste time getting oriented on-site during the event. If you participate in one of the live events for the GO Fest, you should also inform yourself in advance about the local conditions and the hygiene measures in place due to the corona pandemic.

Prepare for the raids

Plan raids in advance: The second event day revolves around legendary raids. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to do many of them that day. So think about which raid bosses you want to fight beforehand.

Also, consider which counters are most effective against each legendary Pokémon. It’s best to assemble your suitable teams for battle right now and power up your monsters accordingly. It might be beneficial to teach some attackers a different move as well.

On which legendary raid bosses you will meet on July 18th and which of them are worth it, we have summarized for you.

Seek support for raids: However, you cannot defeat a legendary Pokémon alone. So, before the GO Fest, seek out a few other trainers who can assist you with the raids on that day.

Keep in mind that you will defeat a raid boss faster with a larger group and by using the right counters against the respective Pokémon. This way, you can also achieve more raids during the event. Look for a place with many Gyms to fully utilize your raid passes.

Also, contact your friends abroad about the regional raids, as you can only catch three monsters in their respective regions. With the help of Remote Raid Passes, you can be invited to their raids or invite other trainers to your raids.

Attention: Always observe the current contact restrictions in place during the GO Fest. These may vary by region, so make sure to inform yourself in advance. Also, maintain sufficient distance from other trainers.

Ensure functional technology

To be able to play at the GO Fest, you naturally also need functional technology. We recommend having a portable charger and a charging cable, in addition to your smartphone. Charge the power bank and your smartphone the night before and have everything ready.

If you want to play all day, make sure to have enough drinks and some food. This way, you won’t have to look for a snack or store to buy something on-site.

If you are more interested in Pokémon GO you might also be interested in this:

Have you already made the first preparations for the GO Fest? And what tips do you have for other players to make the event a great success? Please share your experiences with us in the comments here on MeinMMO.

Additionally, Google has sponsored a few bonuses for the GO Fest 2021. We will show you what they are and who can receive them.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Conqueror’s Blade: Get a rare costume and items worth $20 immediately

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

To celebrate Season 8 in Conqueror’s Blade, we are giving away 1,000 codes for a stylish outfit and more in-game items for your heroes. Secure your code while supplies last.

What’s going on in Conqueror’s Blade? In the latest season of Conqueror’s Blade, it’s heading to the Far East. You will travel with your heroes and armies to China, where the Tang Dynasty reigns. For nearly 300 years, the imperial house ruled over the Lang and led it into a cultural golden age, which you can now experience as a campaign in Conqueror’s Blade.

The new season brings with it, among other things:

  • The new weapon class Pike, which has the highest range among melee weapons
  • 3-star unit Club Monks
  • 4-star units Shifu Garrison and Modai Battalion
  • 5-star unit Shenji Grenadiers

During the season, the fortress Linwu will also come into play, which was once under siege for 40 years. You will be able to engage in 10vs10 battles there.

You can watch the stylish trailer for Season 8 here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb_nHxTjYr4
More on the topic
The medieval MMO Conqueror’s Blade starts a new season on Steam – Here’s what it contains
von Jürgen Horn

What can you win? In collaboration with My.Com, we are giving away 1,000 keys that will grant you cool in-game items from Conqueror’s Blade when redeemed:

  • Aswaran Hero Attire – rare cosmetic item. The drop rate for each part is 0.5%.
  • Radiant Sun Banner – cosmetic item
  • Optimal Cannon – premium version of the cannon artillery

The value of the items is about $20.

Note: The codes are valid until September 1 and must be redeemed by then, otherwise they will expire.
  • conquerors blade banner
  • conquerors blade kanone
These items you get for your hero in Conqueror’s Blade.

How can I participate? To enter the giveaway, you first need an account at MeinMMO. Log in with it and open this article again. Below, a registration tool will become visible, where you can enter your details.

You will receive your code shortly after registration via email. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The giveaway ends as soon as all codes are redeemed or on September 1 when the validity of the codes expires.

For the giveaway, the rules in our Terms of Use. apply.

Have fun with your codes!

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Hackers force Twitch streamer to cheat in CoD Warzone – “Best hack of all time?”

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

A new hack/cheat is circulating in Call of Duty: Warzone. This allows some players to suddenly reach max level and have access to all unlockable weapon skins. Even major Twitch streamers are affected.

Call of Duty: Warzone is currently experiencing a surge. However, not in player or revenue numbers, but unfortunately among its hackers and cheaters. A new cheat from the cheaters is now causing players to suddenly reach max level and complete all challenges for the weapon skins.

It’s gotten to the point where major Twitch streamers are being hacked during their broadcasts. Notable examples include “Nickmercs” and “DiazBiffle”. Nickmercs then calls on all Warzone cheaters to hack every player in order to spread this “gift”, and the U.S. site Dexerto asks: “Is this the best hack of all time?” However, the account upgrade could have pitfalls.

CoD Warzone completed in seconds – hack makes it possible

What does that look like? There isn’t much to see. In fact, the indicators reporting the unlocks just suddenly start going crazy:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

In the short clip from DiazBiffle, you can see how the streamer suddenly leaves all season ranks behind him. To do this, you have to climb 1,200 levels, and it comes with some rewards, such as season challenges and prestige keys.

But that wasn’t all: All unlockable weapon skins are also available. Nickmercs showcased his new “achievements” in his stream:

Isn’t that great? Those who don’t see the weapon skin challenges as their favorite task in Call of Duty might welcome the account upgrade with friends. The tasks can take hundreds of hours of grinding.

However, the account may also look suspicious with the sudden level jump.

Such level hacks have existed before in Call of Duty, even on consoles. Two weeks after release, some players were already roaming around with the highest prestige levels, boasting their hard-to-reach emblems.

It is quite possible that the Warzone security team recognizes and bans the hacked accounts as cheaters. Because at first glance, it might look as if the accounts themselves have cheated, even if the affected players were actually “coerced into cheating”.

However, the developers are likely already aware of the problem, and a fix for this hack is said to be in the works. A data miner and leaker from the CoD community writes on Twitter that the hack’s code has been released and the trick no longer works. You can find everything about it here.

What’s behind this? How the hack works or what the point of it is can currently only be speculated. It may be about advertising or attention. Additionally, it is suspected that the cheater must be in the same lobby to start the hack. However, many details cannot currently be found about it.

More about Warzone:

Warzone is struggling to get the cheater problem under control. On the contrary – it currently seems that it is getting worse. The new account hack is just the tip of the iceberg. Even consoles are said to no longer be safe from wall hacks and aim bots.

The long-term success of Warzone will also depend on how the developers tackle the cheating plague in the battle royale. Many players believe that this cannot go on.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Dexerto

Fortnite: Here are the locations of the alien artifacts in week 6

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

In Season 7 of Fortnite, you can find new alien artifacts every week. MeinMMO shows you the locations of week 6 on the map and what you can do with the artifacts.

What are the alien artifacts for? One of the  new skins in the Battle Pass of Season 7 is the alien Kymera. The skin can be customized.

You can change the head, hair, eyes, skin, and armor. However, this costs many alien artifacts. They can either be found scattered across the island or in  cosmic chests .

Locations of the Alien Artifacts in Week 6

This is how you find the artifacts: The locations of the artifacts change every week. You can automatically collect them by walking through an artifact at the respective spot. You can see how many you already have in the lobby.

Here are the new locations on the map:

  • Artifact 1: Southeast of Retail Row, you will find the artifact on a snow-covered mountain. You can land there directly at the start of a match.
  • Artifact 2: East of Steel Farm and Northwest of Dirty Docks, you will find the artifact on a hill that already looks like it is inhabited by aliens. You can recognize the spot by the purple color on the map.
  • Artifact 3 – Corny Complex: The artifact is located on the western edge of the POI, under the roof of a hut that stands by a field.
  • Artifact 4 is located on the northernmost island of the map, in the smaller of the two buildings near the lighthouse.
  • Artifact 5 is on a small island in the southwest of the map. Unfortunately, this one is not visible in our picture, but there is a small castle ruin on it. You will find the artifact there.

All artifacts are easily reachable this week. If you have trouble finding them, you can check out the locations in this video by EveryDay FN:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

Each artifact found contains a total of four pieces. You will thus receive a total of 20 each week if you collect all of them on the map.

Recently, there was an uproar over a fan map in Fortnite that even offended the religious feelings of a minister – He now wants to ban the game.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

After 10 years, Minecraft changes how monsters appear

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The monsters of Minecraft are in for it. Their spawn rules are changing – we reveal what is new.

“There’s too little light!” is probably one of the phrases Minecraft players have heard often. Because if the game world is not illuminated by torches, lanterns, or fire, then monsters like zombies or creepers often appear, who can be a problem for one or another player.

What will change? Until now, most monsters in Minecraft could spawn when the light level at a certain block was 7 or lower. It was enough to be a few fields away from a torch for zombies, creepers, and skeletons to appear. The only solution was to place torches generously.

With the upcoming patch 1.18, this will change. Monsters can then only spawn in complete darkness – that is, a light level of 0. A single torch can cover a radius of 14 blocks and prevent spawn.

What does this mean? The changes are likely to drastically alter how players handle light in Minecraft. Until now, it was necessary to cover the entire environment around a house with torches to ensure that no creepers, zombies, or spiders invade the garden at night. With the next patch, this should change, since significantly fewer light sources will be enough to prevent the appearance of monsters.

Will it stay this way? That is questionable. Currently, this is likely mainly for the purpose of checking the new caves and the spawning of creatures in these caves. However, it is also conceivable that this new spawn rate remains permanent. This would surely help many Minecraft survival fans.

A small preview of the upcoming update has already been presented by the developers here in a video:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

What else is in the update? A whole lot. After all, this is the second part of the “Caves & Cliffs” update, which is primarily supposed to bring changes to the caves and mountains. Other highlights include:

  • New height: The maximum height is increased. The previous maximum of 256 rises to 320. Additionally, players can also descend further below 0 – down to a level of -64. The world is thus nearly 130 blocks larger.
  • New mountain biomes: The peaks of mountains have been assigned to new biomes. From icy to full of flowers, there’s a bit of everything.
  • New caves: Caves are created in a completely new way, being more winding, extensive, and interesting. They look like spaghetti and cheese. Additionally, there is a range of new biomes only in caves.
  • New ore distribution: Ores will spawn differently than before, primarily less frequently on the surface. Basically, the spawn has been adjusted because the world is now larger. The exact details are still being worked out.

More about Minecraft on MeinMMO can be found here:

However, keep in mind that this is currently only an “experimental” snapshot of patch 1.18. There will likely be a lot of changes before the patch actually goes live. If anything drastic needs to be adjusted, we will report on it.

Do you think the adjustments are good and sensible?

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. reddit.com/r/minecraft/

Pokémon GO: Today’s last raid hour with Deoxys in defense form – Who should participate?

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO today, on July 14, 2021, the last Raid Hour with Deoxys in the defense form is taking place. We have summarized for you which counters you can use and tell you who should take advantage of the Raid Hour.

What is a Raid Hour? For trainers in Pokémon GO, an hour-long Raid event takes place every Wednesday. During this short event, Level 5 raids start in almost all gyms. There you can encounter legendary or mythical Pokémon.

As in the past week, Deoxys in its defense form will again be found as a Raid Boss in Level 5 raids. We show you the best counters against this mysterious monster.

Raid Hour with Deoxys in the Defense Form – Info and Counters

When does it start? The Raid Hour with Deoxys (Defense Form) starts today at 6:00 PM local time and lasts for one hour. Beforehand, you will see black Raid Eggs in the gyms that will hatch right at the start. The event will end at 7:00 PM and the raids will become less frequent.

Is there Shiny Deoxys (Defense Form)? No, unfortunately, the shiny variant of this monster is not yet available in the game.

These counters should be used: Deoxys is a mysterious Pokémon that belongs to the shapeshifters. For this reason, there are several different forms of Deoxys to catch in the game. However, during the Raid Hour, you can only encounter its defense form.

Deoxys is a Psychic-type Pokémon, which means it is weak against Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type attacks. The best counters against Deoxys (Defense Form) have been summarized with the help of the overview from Pokebattler for you (via pokebattler.com).

PokémonMoveset
Mega-GengarDark Pulse and Shadow Ball
Mega-HoundoomOverheat and Snarl
Shadow MewtwoPsycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Shadow SnivyOverheat and Snarl
Shadow TyranitarBite and Crunch
DarkraiOverheat and Shadow Ball
Shadow BanetteDark Pulse and Shadow Ball
Giratina (Altered Form)Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball
ChandelureHex and Shadow Ball
GengarLick and Shadow Ball
HydreigonBite and Foul Play
YveltalOverheat and Foul Play

How many trainers are needed? With the most effective counters, you can already defeat Deoxys (Defense Form) with three trainers. However, we recommend asking one or two more trainers to support you.

In a larger group, it’s also a bit more relaxed. You can also participate in remote raids with friends or invite them to your raid.

Who is the Raid Hour worth it for?

The defense form of Deoxys has rather poor stats in attack and stamina according to the overview from PvPoke (via pvpoke.com). Only in defense can it truly shine. Therefore, it is not a suitable monster for use in raids. However, Deoxys can perform well in the PvP League and can be used there without any problems.

Since there is currently no shiny of this monster in the game and it is also not one of the best attackers in the game, it is likely to be rather uninteresting for most players today. If you don’t really need this Pokémon, you should save your remote and premium passes for the second day of GO Fest.

However, if you need a strong Psychic Pokémon for the PvP League or need the entry in the Pokédex, you should take this opportunity before Deoxys disappears from raids.

If you are interested in more about Pokémon GO this may also appeal to you:

What’s next? You can catch Deoxys in the Defense Form until July 16, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time in Level 5 raids. After that, it will be replaced by Mewtwo as Raid Boss. On Sunday, July 18, 2021, you will also find numerous Pokémon in raids. We will show you, which legendary monsters are worth it for GO Fest.

Are you using the last Raid Hour with Deoxys in its Defense Form? Or are you saving your passes for other raids? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments!

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Players are complaining in Destiny 2 about warmed-up weapons: „They are weaker than before“

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

Destiny 2 has brought old weapons “back” into the game so that Guardians have more loot. But the weapons are now worse or simply do not drop at all. Bungie is now responding to both points of criticism from the Guardians.

These weapons are causing problems: Bungie wanted to give the Guardians more loot to hunt and introduced “new” weapons to Destiny 2 with update 3.2.1 last week “new” weapons. The guns are not really new, as they are warmed-over weapons from previous DLCs.

Warming them up annoys players in general, but the “new” weapons have two much larger problems:

  • The weapons from the Moon arsenal are suddenly weaker than they were originally in the Shadowkeep DLC in 2019.
  • The weapons from the Dreaming City arsenal (Forsaken, 2018) simply do not drop at all. Many Guardians are wondering: Where are these “new” weapons?
  • Bungie is now addressing both points of criticism.

Weaker weapons, if the Guardians can even find them

Where are the good perks? The Moon weapons can be farmed. The Guardians did that right after update 3.2.1 and found that the guns are suddenly weaker than their original versions. Back in 2019, the weapons had a better perk pool, making them deadlier.

Bungie stated when announcing the “new” weapons that there are new perks, but the best old perks are now missing, which is causing frustration.

destiny 2 shadowkeep armor

As an example, let’s take a look at the sniper rifle “Calm” (via light.gg):

  • “Calm” could have the rare and powerful perk Line of Fire back then.
  • This increased damage by 25% when colleagues were nearby.
  • In endgame activities like raids, bonus damage was always active since you fought the boss together from a well or in front of the bubble.
  • There is currently no trace of the God-Roll perk. The best option available is Rampage – but that perk was recently nerfed.

The weaker perks run like a common thread through all Moon weapons. The only exception here for many Guardians is the hand cannon “Lullaby.” The 120 RPM revolver is now considered better, thanks to the combination of Tunnel Vision and Kill Clip. But it is really “better” only because all 120 RPM revolvers have been heavily nerfed, and with this combination, you can circumvent the nerf and kill in PvP with 2 shots (once the buff takes effect).

Check out here how the YouTuber Luckyy 10P examines all possible rolls and is not satisfied with the new perks: “They are weaker than before”:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

Where are the “new” weapons from the Dreaming City in Season 14?

The warmed-over weapons from the Dreaming City have a completely different problem: The Guardians simply cannot find them. Players would love to walk around with the Tiger’s Tranquility or the Oryx’s Schism and reminisce about the glorious Forsaken days. These weapons also have solid perk options – even though First Shot is suddenly missing from the sniper rifle.

This is also a topic on MeinMMO. Our user Daruma asks in the comments: “Has anyone already gotten an old/new weapon in the Dreaming City? For me, only ‘old’ stuff seems to drop.”

Also interesting:

Developer Bungie responds to both points of criticism

This is what Bungie says about the missing loot: The absence of the “new” weapons from the Dreaming City is a known bug that Bungie is currently working hard to fix. Bungie communicated this on July 12 (via Twitter). An update is scheduled for Thursday, July 15, by the way – will the bug be fixed by then?

It is a different story with the Moon weapons. Here, the absence of the perks is intentional and not a bug. Since many players were not really satisfied with the warming-up process, Bungie now wants consolidated feedback.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

The community manager Dylan “dmg04” Gafner asks which perks are most missed and which new perks are being received best by the Guardians. The feedback will be passed on to the team, but he cannot promise that every God-Roll from the past will return.

It is also not surprising that the warming-up of old weapons generally bothers players. After all, the guns were heavily grinded in the past, left with the unwanted weapon sunset, and players must/should obtain the almost identical weapons again – just like several years ago. More on this topic here on MeinMMO:

More on the topic
No more weapon retirement – Destiny 2 finally kills its biggest criticism
von Philipp Hansen

Can you relate to the criticism and are you also angry that Bungie let the “new” weapons burn during the warming process? Or are you much more pleased that the loot is coming back in its current form and hope that the problems will be resolved soon? Let us know in the comments.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. GameRant
  2. Luckyy 10P auf YouTube

WoW World First: America has already killed 5 out of 10 bosses before EU can join in

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In the World First race of World of Warcraft the American guilds have once again gained an advantage. They are already halfway done before Europe even starts.

In World of Warcraft, the “hot phase” has begun again. The World First Race for the first kill of Sylvanas Windrunner on Mythic difficulty has started. Overall, 10 bosses are waiting to be beaten by the professional guilds into the digital afterlife. However, half of the bosses in the Sanctum of Domination have already been defeated before European guilds can even play.

What happened? American realms traditionally start nearly half a day earlier into the “new week” in World of Warcraft. Therefore, the opening of the raid “Sanctum of Domination” on Mythic difficulty has also occurred a few hours earlier.

This, in turn, led to the fact that 5 out of 10 bosses have already been defeated on American realms on Mythic while European guilds could not even participate yet.

WoW Progress Sanctum of Domination
The current progress in the Sanctum of Domination. (As of: 14.07.2021, 12:00 Uhr)

Can Europe still catch up? In principle, yes, this has often been the case in the past. Usually, the last fights in a raid are particularly tough, so guilds spend several days or even weeks there until they can defeat the final boss. It often shifts which guild finishes first in the race.

Which guild is currently leading? At the time of publishing this article (14.07.2021, 12:00 Uhr, via wowprogress.com), the US guild Complexity Limit leads. It is the only one that has already been able to defeat the first 5 bosses including Dormazain.

The other US guilds are already a bit behind and have only managed to defeat “only” 3 out of 10 bosses. Among them are “Soniqs Imperative”, BDGG, and Blood Legion.

More news about World of Warcraft can be found here:

How are the EU guilds doing? After the start of the new week, the EU guilds also immediately started the raid. Echo has since worked its way up to 22nd place and has also already defeated 3 out of 10 bosses.

Basically, there should be much more activity in the EU guilds throughout the afternoon and evening – as some are also playing the other content like Torghast or the covenant campaign to increase their renown and unlock the new legendary items.

Are you following the race for the first kill of Sylvanas? Or does it leave you cold?

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. wowprogress.com

Player in CoD Warzone sells three letters for 1,000 dollars

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

In CoD: Warzone a player sold a unique clan tag for $1,000. But what is it exactly, and why would someone pay so much money for three weird letters?

What was sold? In Call of Duty: Warzone you can create a so-called “Regiment” in the game, an internal clan. The membership in the regiment is displayed through letters or numbers that appear before your gamer tag.

The letters are set by the clan leader, and you can join the clan by invitation and then also adorn yourself with this “clan tag”.

A clan leader named xMrGodz somehow managed to incorporate three particularly cool “letters” as a clan tag. He used the symbols for “R3”, “D-Pad down”, and “L2” to create a kind of symbol of a PlayStation controller.

Clan leader sells unique tag – members feel scammed

What happened to the clan tag? xMrGodz was quite popular with his unique clan tag and people reportedly kept asking him for an invitation. But that is now over. In a tweet, he announced:

I sold the 3-button regiment for $1,000. Sorry if you got kicked, I don’t own it anymore. That was my last regiment, so say goodbye to “Can I have an invite”.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

This is how the news was received: The announcement from xMrGodz was not well received by all of his followers. While some users congratulated him on Twitter for his business sense, others who got kicked from the clan were less pleased. Especially since some users reportedly had to watch xMrGodz’s streams for hours to collect the required 10,000 channel points for the invite.

You made me and many others watch your stream for so long until I had the 10k channel points, and now you just sell it?

WxTER on Twitter

However, xMrGodz also claims that he always intended to sell the clan at some point and therefore did not accept any money when people wanted to buy invites.

https://twitter.com/xMrGodz/status/1414567183133327362

In any case, he is now $1,000 richer, and a happy user can enjoy the PlayStation button clan tag. How xMrGodz acquired the clan tag is currently not disclosed.

But whether you now have a fancy, unique clan tag or are just wandering around in Call of Duty Warzone: The big battle royale game will get even bigger and better with the big update “Season 4 Reloaded”. What to expect in the upgrade, you can find out here in our article on the mid-season update.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Dexerto

MMORPG Blade & Soul now gives you a Max-Level character – Perfect for the big engine update in summer

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

In Blade & Soul the new event “Eternal Night” starts on July 14th. This allows players to receive a ticket for free to bring a character to level 60. This is particularly appealing for newcomers and returnees who want to give the MMORPG with the big engine update another chance.

What do you have to do for the max-level character? For the ticket, you only need to log in on time. The event runs from July 14th to August 11th. By logging in, you can secure the item for free in the Hongmoon Store, the real-money shop of Blade & Soul.

Which class you bring to max level is up to you. However, with the event, the third class specialization for the Warden – the path of the Grim Reaper – will be released. So, a good time to try out a Warden.

Why is the max-level character particularly exciting right now? In the third quarter, i.e. by the end of September 2021, the major engine update for Blade & Soul is finally supposed to be released in the West. This will change almost all content of the MMORPG.

Returnees and newcomers can already secure a max-level character and then give Blade & Soul another chance with the new update. You can watch what the update is supposed to change graphically in this video from MMO Culture:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

New graphics, new story, better combat system, and many balance changes

What does the major engine update bring? With this update, Blade & Soul is supposed to be brought from Unreal Engine 3 to Unreal Engine 4. This comes with better graphics and generally better performance.

Additionally, further changes are planned, including:

Additionally, the next class will probably be released with the update, which relies on combat using two swords and quick attacks. This was already released in Korea along with the engine update on June 16th.

More about MMORPGs on MeinMMO:

Is the engine update interesting for you? And are you giving Blade & Soul another chance? Or is this MMORPG completely uninteresting for you?

A game that is quite similar to Blade & Soul is the new Swords of Legends Online. It celebrated its release in the West in July and launched without major issues. We have summarized what players say about the MMORPG:

MMORPG Swords of Legends had the “best launch ever” – But the big hype is missing

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Blade and Soul

LoL: Pro Team commits catastrophic marketing mistake – „Simply wrong to show this“

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The American team Counter Logic Gaming was once a big deal in League of Legends: In recent years, things haven’t been going well for LoL. Now the team showed a serious crisis conversation in a ‘Sponsored Video’ on Twitter: The manager announces changes to the team. The video was sponsored by Bud Light.

This is the situation:

  • Counter Logic Gaming was one of the first LoL teams in the USA and had its heyday in 2015/2016 when they won two championships in a row – back then with legendary players like Doublelift, Xmithie, aphromoo, or Pobelter. But in recent years, things haven’t been going well: In the Spring Split 2021 of the LCS, they finished second to last with 5-13, and currently, they stand with 10-26 in a terrible position.
  • There was now a serious team meeting where players were told: The team isn’t functioning, we need to bring in new players. The atmosphere was tense.
  • This team meeting was publicly posted as a video on Twitter as part of a beer advertisement for ‘Bud Light’. The backlash against the video was substantial; the Twitter post was taken down after a few hours. The organization apologized for the video.

“You are like brothers to me, but this isn’t working”

What do you see in the clip? The General Manager of the LoL team, Daniel “Tafokints” Lee, speaks some serious words to the downcast players after the team has lost the last two games:

“I will be honest: I’m thinking about changes to the roster. It has been 2 months now, we are not making real progress. There will likely be changes; I’m currently looking at what options we have. So it’s quite possible that this was the last time you all played together.”

Daniel “Tafokints” Lee, General Manager, Counter Logic Gaming

The manager then says: If the players had won the last 3 matches, things might look different. But the team just doesn’t click, apparently doesn’t fit together, even though everyone is doing their best.

It’s hard for him personally; he loves all the players like brothers, but one must understand that: It just isn’t working for the team.

The players seem completely dejected.

This is the absurdity of the video: The video is repeatedly interrupted by advertisements for ‘Bud Light’. It is apparently a ‘Sponsored Video’ for the beer brand.

https://twitter.com/JakeSucky/status/1414640514880610305

“Showing this is simply wrong”

This was the reaction: The reaction to the video was mostly negative:

  • People felt that the video went too far and showed players in a vulnerable moment. An e-sports commentator said: “No one looks better after this video. Consider taking it down, CLG.”
  • The German top coach Fabian “GrabbZ” Lohmann (G2) said: “I can’t even make a joke about this. Showing this is simply wrong.”
Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

However, there were also some isolated positive reactions: Such a crisis meeting is part of the professional business and is authentic. The players earn a lot of money: one should also be allowed to show that.

US viewers apparently know such scenes from TV documentary series about professional sports in the USA like “Hard Knocks”. But even these positive voices found it inappropriate to show such a situation precisely in a Sponsored Video for Bud Light.

More on the topic
Expert explains why the USA is so bad in LoL despite a lot of money: Riot is to blame
von Schuhmann

This is how CLG responds: Ultimately, they took it down after a few hours. In a statement, they said: They wanted to show an “authentic moment”. Now they recognize the negative light it casts on the players, apologize for that, and have deleted the video.

In the area of “Marketing and PR,” the European top team G2 presents a significantly better image:

LoL: Best player in Europe shaves his head to save his team – And the nonsense works

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. kotaku
  2. pcgamer