CoD Warzone shows update on the mid-season – brings new killstreak and cosmetic event

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

On Thursday, July 15, the Mid-Season Update for Call of Duty: Warzone will start and bring some new features to the game. Included is a new killstreak, a regular event, and a completely new mode. MeinMMO shows you the roadmap and all known details.

What’s going on in Warzone? Half of Season 4 is over, and on July 15, Call of Duty: Warzone will enter the second round with the “Season Four Reloaded” update. Now, an updated roadmap for the so-called Mid-Season Update is online and shows the planned innovations for Warzone:

  • Killstreak: Automated turret
  • Mode: Payload mode with 2 teams
  • Event: Blueprint Blitz lets you hunt cosmetics
  • Weapons: Submachine gun OTs 9 and melee weapon “Bat”

MeinMMO explains the individual announcements and shows the download schedule. We embed the new roadmap here for you:

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Information about the Mid-Season Update – Download & Pre-Load

When will the Mid-Season Update be released? The content will be unlocked on July 15. The blog post about the Mid-Season Update remains somewhat vague (via callofduty.com). A release around 9 AM is possible, but it could also be in the evening around 6 or 7 PM.

Is there a Pre-Load? The developers announce a pre-load that should start in our time zone at 6 AM on July 15. However, the Warzone pre-loads have been rather unreliable lately – some players could start the download, others could not. We will keep you updated at MeinMMO.

What is the size of the update? The developers have also published information about the download sizes:

Warzone Mid-Season Update

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

Content of the Mid-Season in CoD Warzone

What kind of new killstreak is this? Warzone is getting an automated turret. With the new killstreak, you set up a turret that fires at enemies within range. The turret operates at an angle of nearly 180° and lasts about a minute before disappearing with a harmless explosion.

An exciting killstreak that brings new tactical possibilities to the game. However, the turret is part of the rare loot, and after the release, you can only find the killstreak in the loot rooms of the “Red Door” system.

What can the new mode do? With the “Payload” mode, a vehicle mode is coming back to the game. Two teams of 20 players each compete against each other and aim to either destroy the payload vehicles or escort them to their destination. Respawns are not limited, and you have your loadouts available from the start.

The developers cite the “War” mode from CoD: WWII as inspiration, the CoD from 2017. Back then, there was an attacking and a defending team, and the attackers had to capture checkpoints and advance step by step. Payload is also supposed to work with checkpoints – the attackers need to deliver multiple vehicles to the checkpoints on the map while the defenders block their way.

More on how the new Payload mode works here:

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What is “Blueprint Blitz”? These are small events, similar to the Double XP events, that run for a limited time and introduce a little twist to the game. When a “Blueprint Blitz” event runs, a smuggling task spawns after every 2nd completed assignment during a match.

With the smuggling task, you can secure a lot of cash for your match, but also snag weapon skins. The special thing during the Blitz event: The smuggling tasks also deliver weapon skins from previous seasons. If you missed a weapon skin from the smuggling tasks, you will get a chance to get the weapon skin during the events.

When the first “Blueprint Blitz” event will take place is still unknown.

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What are the new weapons? Two new weapons are coming to the game during the Mid-Season: the submachine gun OTs 9 and the melee weapon Bat. According to the description in the blog, the OTs 9 could become an alternative to the Bullfrog, with smaller magazines but a higher rate of fire. The strong headshots of the Bullfrog are also said to be taken by the OTs 9.

The Bat is another brutal melee alternative for the Warzone. In multiplayer, the metal club is supposed to eliminate your enemies with a single hit and resembles a baseball bat. Similar to the baseball bat, the Bat is expected to make its way into Warzone during the Mid-Season.

What else is there to know? Besides the specific announcements, the developers hint at changes for the “Red Doors” – but remain vague. As with the presentation at the season start, there is only a short text with redacted sections:

“Brave operators have walked through the Red Doors across Verdansk and entered unknown areas… New information suggests that these red doors [[ANONYMIZED]] will appear and take you to [[ANONYMIZED]]. Since there are still many Perseus sleeper cells in Verdansk, we warn you of [[ANONYMIZED]].”

Thus, there could be new locations for the red doors, and something might have changed at the destination point as well. However, we will probably only find out what the changes look like after the release.

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Warzone is moving at a significantly faster pace in year 2 than last year and continues to show commitment with the Mid-Season Update. However, the best content can hardly conceal the current biggest problem in Warzone: the flood of cheaters.

If you want to see how a clever player is starting his own anti-cheat action, check this out: Player takes revenge on cheaters in CoD Warzone – Costs them many hours and even more nerves with a trick

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For months, weapons in Destiny 2 reveal the future and hardly anyone notices

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 5 minutes

In Destiny 2, legendary weapons reveal the future, speaking of death and destruction. What is Bungie hiding before our eyes and what role does the nasty witch Savathûn play in this?

Which weapons are involved? For half a year, Bungie has been spoiling the story of Destiny 2 right before our eyes in the game. 2 legendary weapons reveal much about the future. MeinMMO takes a closer look at the messages.

These are the sniper rifle “Far Future” from the past Season 13 and the submachine gun “Stochastic Variable” from the current Season 14.

As befits a true oracle, the messages from the future are of course cryptic. In addition, it seems that the predictions are not entirely in agreement, and we are presented with multiple parallel futures. The Guardian Hurrystorm was one of the first to discover and organize the secret messages from the future (via reddit).

Potential spoilers for the story of the current Season 14 and even beyond follow, you have been warned.

Legendary weapons are already spoiling the story of Destiny 2

What do the guns reveal? The two weapons report visions that Lakshmi (xenophobic robot woman and leader of the future war cult) and Ixel (Cabal assassin and Guardian killer) have. Both can look into the future thanks to Vex technology.

  • Surprisingly many prophecies revolve around the attack on the Last City.
  • The attack is likely to take place in the Botza District. This is where the Fallen refugees from Mithrax reside – we also know this area from the raid “Scourge of the Past”.
  • There is a high probability that the attack will actually happen soon – at the latest on August 10. Here, the Season 14 roadmap indicates an “Epilogue”.
  • In general, the Tower is taking damage, humanity mourns, and chaos reigns on the streets.

Guardians have long speculated that we should expect an attack soon. Lakshmi does not tire of warning us about the attack and inciting hatred against the fleeing Fallen. However, the future varies; in some prophecies, the Vex are named as attackers from a portal – this matches a promotional image of Season 14 that Bungie itself released.

Who dies? According to the prophecies, Zavala is as good as dead: “Funeral procession: Zavala dies: Zavala dies: Zavala dies” is probably the clearest prophecy, ending with the Witch Queen fleeing and wondering how “they came in”. But it should also be said that “Zavala is gone”.

The Vex march into the Last City

That Zavala will likely not die during the current Season 14 has already been confirmed by leaked lore texts from Triumphs in-game. However, the prophecies of the weapons could refer to a more distant future. The lore text of Far Future dates back to February 2021 and speaks of events that will occur in August 2021.

Is a witch lying to our face?

Here are some curious predictions:

  • Asher Mir is making a comeback. Strange, because the always grumpy scientist died when the Darkness fell.
  • Lakshmi is predicted to be head of state. More on this here: Destiny 2 apparently kills off 3 characters you know – but as text, so nobody notices
  • Mithrax is put on trial.
  • From radioactive dust, the Darkness rises – is our enemy simply throwing an atomic bomb to eliminate all Guardians?
  • The future war cult, of which Lakshmi is the head, flees, and Ikora triumphs over it. The two ladies seem to have a strong dislike for each other.

You can read the complete lore text of both weapons here. Just click on the “+” symbol to read the prophecies:

Lore Text of Far Future:

Ixel: Mutineer: Long-Range: Killer: Psion: Prophet
1: the Tower burns: Fallen in the streets: screams: the Hive-witch hides: crackling portal: betrayal: Vex appear: Zavala commands–
2: the abandoned Tower: dried corpses: wind: spores of darkness: the Traveler disappears: pyramid in the sky: a voice behind the darkness–
3: the ramshackle Tower: hissing Arc: Psions burn: frigates crash: Zavala dies: the Hive-witch comforts: victims awake: the unicorn attacks: the Cabal retreat–
4: the Tower in ruins: legionnaires patrol: torn banners: executions: a land tank roars: Fallen looters: a transmission: the fleet is destroyed: wrath of the Hive: we are extinct–
5: the Tower falls apart: the worm of the Hive-witch: ghosts at war: a voice behind the darkness: the Traveler has left us: possessed Cabal: a new Hive rejoices–
6: the Tower is silent: funeral procession: Zavala dies: Zavala dies: Zavala dies: candles: quiet dispute: how did they come in: the Witch Queen flees: they come–
7: the besieged Tower: trampled flowers: portraits: Zavala is dead: ataxia: howling: our assassin: the Traveler in the sky: the Empress looks down: the light belongs to us: Primus Ixel–
Ixel: Primus: Long-Range: Prophet: Conqueror: Hero

Lore Text of Stochastic Variable:

Lakshmi-2: Group Leader: Exo: Politician
1: the Eliksni Quarter: screams: a crackling portal: betrayal: Fallen attack: we are being overrun: where are the Guardians–
2: the Last City: the Tower in ruins: Fallen looters scour the rubble–
3: the Last City: radioactive dust: the Darkness rises in the ruins: where is the Traveler: mutated ghosts–
4: the Eliksni Quarter: a crackling portal: Asher speaks: Fallen are attacked: Dead Orbit in space: 14th Saint besieged: KDZ surrenders–
5: the Eliksni Quarter: the Endless Night: a crackling portal: Mithrax fires wildly: the cult retreats: Ikora triumphs–
6: the Eliksni Quarter: a crackling portal: sniper fire from above: blood in the gutter: an ether tank explodes: the Endless Night: Asher speaks: the traitors of KDZ–
7: the Botza District: a crackling portal: the Fallen flee: KDZ banners: Zavala is gone: Mithrax on trial: Lakshmi-2 looks over the crowd–
Lakshmi-2: Head of State: Exo: Prophet: Rescuer

And what about Savathûn? It is almost confirmed that Savathûn has turned Osiris upside down – or taken on his form. The once powerful Osiris seems to be missing at the end of Season 14. The Guardians and a mourning Saint-14 are on the hunt for the Warlock.

That the Witch Queen Savathûn is hiding before our eyes in the Last City, we could have known since Season 13. The prophecies are not entirely in agreement: they speak of her “new Hive rejoicing”, but also that the witch flees (presumably in the form of Osiris?).

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However, it should be noted that Savathûn could have manipulated the visions of the future thanks to the corrupted Vex mind Quria. Manipulation and lies are, after all, her area of expertise. We will learn more on August 24. For this date, Bungie has announced the most important stream of the year for all Guardians and the new Season 15 starts.

What do you think about the future of Destiny 2? Do you find it clever that Bungie hides such messages in weapon texts, or do you not care about the story and just want to shoot with weapons? Let us know in the comments.

Telesto is known as a game-breaker, but the exotic has also predicted the future: Guardian discovers the secret of an exotic: it reveals the future of Destiny 2

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Twitch streamer Ninja becomes a hero in a game he has never played: ‘I am really excited’

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

The Twitch streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, popularized by Fortnite, will be a playable character in the action RPG Raid: Shadow Legends (Mobile, PC). From what we know, he has never played the game before. But he is now “really excited” to have this opportunity, he says.

Here is the situation:

  • Ninja rose to become the “most famous gamer in the world” in 2018 when Fortnite had a rocket launch. The blue-haired streamer broke records on Twitch and brought gaming into the mainstream when he played Fortnite with rapper Drake in March 2018.
  • In recent years, Ninja has become quieter: He switched to Mixer for a lot of money, then returned to Twitch when Microsoft’s platform dissolved. Now, Ninja is a relatively normal streamer, who plays LoL somewhat decently: His massive popularity has mainly resulted in massive social media accounts still being active.
  • The game “Raid: Shadow Legends” is known for running a lot of advertisements and paying streamers large sums to promote it. They apparently struck a deal with Ninja: He will appear as a playable hero in “RAID”.

Raid: Shadow Legends is known for paying influencers for advertising

What is Raid: Shadow Legends? It is a “freemium mobile” game that was released in 2018 for iOS and Android, and received a PC version in 2020. The game is a fantasy RPG.

Raid: Shadow Legends is so well-known for hiring streamers and YouTubers to advertise the game that it has become a meme.

There are numerous images that mock this “sponsor frenzy” of Raid: Shadow Legends:

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When big streamers like Asmongold talk about being offered $300,000 to showcase a game live on Twitch for a few hours, it is generally assumed that Raid: Shadow Legends is behind it.

The figure has a katana and a bow, but also wings.

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This is how Ninja sees himself.

Ninja has this thing going with “my skin in the game”

This is remarkable: It is not known that Ninja has played the game prior. It is obviously a marketing deal. Ninja is surely getting paid handsomely for this appearance. It is also apparently agreed that he will showcase Raid: Shadow Legends to his fans on Twitch as part of this deal.

It is a bit ironic because Ninja frequently complained during his prime time that Epic Games did not provide him with his own skin in Fortnite. He believed that he would make a fortune with it.

When he finally got the skin, it was, from his perspective, way too late: The hype was already gone, and Epic had missed the chance to earn a lot of money with him and the company.

Apparently, Ninja has now seized this opportunity to “make a lot of money with a skin” after all. Even if it is somehow different than he thought back then:

Ninja finally reveals what he really made with Fortnite back then, and it blows people’s minds

YouTube is full of advertisements for the game. Either the ads are normally placed or a YouTuber, who discusses any topic, suddenly interrupts his video to tell you how urgently you need to play Raid: Shadow Legends.

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This is what is happening now with Ninja: The streamer Ninja will be a playable hero in Raid: Shadow Legends.

The marketing chief of the company behind the game is excited about this coup: Ninja is a “fantastic addition” to the champions because he has such a “positive influence on the gaming industry”.

Ninja has his own unique skill set and a special attack. With the new character, he will also explore RAID and bring his fans along.

The character is supposed to come to the game for free, but only for three months – after that, he will no longer be available. Ninja will be available starting July 16.

This is what Ninja says: He says he is “really excited to show his champion to the fans of RAID, who has been designed the way Ninja sees himself in a game. He loves the RPG genre and seeing himself as a fantasy character with special skills is fantastic.”

For those who have always wanted to know how Ninja sees himself: The character is apparently inspired by the Final Fantasy villain Sephiroth.

The figure has a katana and a bow, but also wings.

Ninja-himself
This is how Ninja sees himself.

Ninja has this thing going with “my skin in the game”

This is remarkable: It is not known that Ninja has played the game prior. It is obviously a marketing deal. Ninja is surely getting paid handsomely for this appearance. It is also apparently agreed that he will showcase Raid: Shadow Legends to his fans on Twitch as part of this deal.

It is a bit ironic because Ninja frequently complained during his prime time that Epic Games did not provide him with his own skin in Fortnite. He believed that he would make a fortune with it.

When he finally got the skin, it was, from his perspective, way too late: The hype was already gone, and Epic had missed the chance to earn a lot of money with him and the company.

Apparently, Ninja has now seized this opportunity to “make a lot of money with a skin” after all. Even if it is somehow different than he thought back then:

Ninja finally reveals what he really made with Fortnite back then, and it blows people’s minds

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CoD Warzone gets a new mode and it works completely differently than Battle Royale

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

CoD Warzone will receive a completely new game mode called Payload with the upcoming update “Season 4 Reloaded”. Find out what makes this mode special and how it differs from the usual Battle Royale here.

What is the new mode? On July 15, 2021, the update Season 4 – Reloaded will be released in CoD Warzone. This will introduce a new game mode called Payload.

In this mode, two teams of 20 players each fight over a convoy of trucks.

But unlike the previously available mode Tank Royale, not every team has a truck; it’s about an entire convoy.

20vs20 with trucks – Here’s how Payload works

How does Payload work? In the new Payload mode, it’s not about the classic final victory in Battle Royale, where only one player or team remains.

Instead, depending on the team, you have a fixed objective: The attackers need to destroy the trucks, while the defenders must protect them and guide them to the target area.

On the way to the target, the trucks rumble comfortably through the Warzone, stopping regularly at checkpoints. Anyone familiar with games like Overwatch or Paladins should be familiar with the gameplay principle of Payload.

Players have respawns, but must parachute in from the air each time and gather equipment. Additionally, attackers can not only buy weapons and gear but also set up special obstacles for the convoy, creating deadly ambushes.

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What other innovations are coming? In addition to the new game mode Payload, Season 4 Reloaded will also introduce a new SMG called OTs 9. It has a 20-round magazine, which it quickly fires. Additionally, there’s a heavy steel club as a deadly melee weapon.

Furthermore, you can look forward to an automated turret as an additional killstreak.

All these goodies will come to the Warzone on July 15, 2021, as part of the big mid-season update. However, those who prefer grim figures in Berlin will be delighted about the Zombies update “Mauer der Toten”.

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Pokémon GO postpones action with new Shiny – Trainers say: Right decision

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, Shiny Corasonn is set to be released soon as part of a new event. However, the release will likely take a bit longer.

What is it about? Pokémon GO announced an event called “Pokémon Air Adventures” back in June, which was supposed to start on July 22. As part of this event, two special Pokémon were to be released.

  • The shiny form of Corasonn
  • A new summer Pikachu

The special thing about it: Both monsters are limited to certain regions. Corasonn is generally a regional Pokémon that can be found near the equator – such as in South Florida, Latin America, South Asia, Northern Australia, or the Canary Islands.

The special Pikachu wearing an “Okinawa Kariyushi Shirt” is said to be catchable in Okinawa, Japan. It is expected to appear there for a year – according to the announcement, so that trainers have time to catch it once travel is possible again (via Pokémon GO Live). Generally, the “Air Adventures” initiative is said to be “launched to create wonderful travel memories. We hope this rekindles the joy of traveling for many people once travel is possible again,” states the original announcement.

Postponed indefinitely

What is changing now: As announced on Twitter, the “Air Adventures” initiative and thus the release of Shiny Corasonn and Okinawa Shirt Pikachu has been put on hold for the time being.

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“Due to recent developments, we will be postponing the Pokémon Air Adventures that were set to start on Thursday, July 22,” according to the official announcement: “We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. We will share more information as soon as the details are finalized.”

No detailed explanation is provided, and there is no new date for the event. However, it is conceivable that rising case numbers in Japan may have played a role in the decision. For instance, a renewed state of emergency was recently declared in Tokyo, and attendance at the Olympic Games has also been limited (via Tagesschau).

What else is happening in Pokémon GO?

How the community is reacting: Already at the announcement of the event, there was criticism from some trainers that the event would favor spoofers – after all, both bonus Pokémon are behind regional boundaries. However, the postponement has generally been met with positive reactions:

  • “For once, they did something right,” finds user “dabomerest” (via reddit).
  • “Who could have seen that coming,” comments user “Alpha Rocker” (via reddit).
  • “At least it’s nice to know that someone at Niantic has noticed that the pandemic is not over yet,” comments user “wilbertfire” (via reddit).

At the same time, there are comments on Twitter and Reddit that Niantic might reconsider the reduction of home bonuses from the last months. Also in June, Niantic announced that it wanted to revert things like the increased interaction rates at stops and gyms – and faced criticism for that.

What do you think about the topic? Share your thoughts with other trainers here on MeinMMO in the comments!

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Nasty glitch allows invulnerable players to storm into the Gulag in CoD Warzone and kill everyone

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CoD Warzone has a new, nasty glitch. It allows players to break into the Gulag and mix up opponents while being invulnerable. A streamer discovered the glitch and wants to ensure it gets fixed soon.

What does the glitch do? In Call of Duty: Warzone, the Gulag is a welcome last chance for eliminated players to jump back into the ongoing round. In the Gulag, a 1vs1 fight must be won to re-enter the game.

However, a glitch allows players to somehow glide into the Gulag with a parachute and unexpectedly appear there. Worse yet: After landing in the Gulag, one is invulnerable and can brutally beat the helpless opponent to death with bare fists. No defense helps, one is completely defenseless against the opponent.

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Who discovered the glitch? YouTuber NTrippy discovered the glitch and recorded it in a video. He demonstrates how he appears in the Gulag and beats a helpless opponent to death. However, he visibly feels sorry for it and apologizes for his misdeed.

Is the glitch reproducible? Apparently, this glitch can be reliably recreated, but NTrippy removed this section from the video on YouTube. He doesn’t want to gain unfair advantages, but instead wants to alert the developers, as he says at the end of the video.

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Since it apparently works reliably, nasty exploiters will probably find it out soon and torment innocent Gulag inmates. If you happen to discover the glitch, please do not use it and do not try to reproduce it. It is unfair and could lead to a ban.

However, the ones who truly deserve a ban are brazen cheaters who are currently even plaguing the consoles.

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WoW: This item is a must if you’re farming rares in Korthia

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Do you farm rare enemies in Korthia, the new area in World of Warcraft? Then you urgently need the Silver Shardhide Whistle. We will show you where to find it.

In the area Korthia, the new small zone from Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, there is much to do. Especially the numerous rare enemies (Rare Spawns) are highly sought after. After all, they drop some really good loot. This includes not only armor but also a lot of Anima, resources for the Archivist, toys, and mounts. However, getting to a rare enemy right after it spawns is difficult. But there is an item that helps you immensely.

What kind of item is it? It’s the Silver Shardhide Whistle. It is a toy, meaning it doesn’t take up inventory space. When used, it summons a Shardhide for 2 minutes that you can ride. The catch: For the first 20 seconds, the Shardhide boosts you to a speed of a whopping 410%! This allows you to cover great distances in a matter of moments.

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With this toy, you zoom through the Maw and Korthia.

After the 20 seconds are up, you can continue riding the Shardhide, but your movement speed will be slowed down. You should then remove the buff and switch back to a normal mount.

How to get the toy “Silver Shardhide Whistle”

How do you find the Silver Shardhide Whistle? The Silver Shardhide Whistle requires only a few minutes of effort and there are no difficult prerequisites to get it. Just head to Korthia at the coordinates 47 / 29. When you look at the tree, you will see a purple glowing nest at the top. That is the treasure.

To get the treasure from the tree, you need to use a trick. Look around the area. In several spots, you should see a bit of sparkle, where you can pick up a “Toxic Moth.”

With the moth, you gain a new ability for 5 minutes, but you can only use it once. You can temporarily tame one of the Shardhides to ride it. However, the following applies:

  • The Shardhide must not be in combat with anyone, so you need to use the moth from a distance.
  • The ride breaks if the Shardhide is attacked. So clear the area around the tree generously.

Tame a Shardhide now and ride it directly against the tree! This will cause the treasure to fall to the ground and you can loot it, which will immediately grant you the Silver Shardhide Whistle.

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You will love this whistle.

If the attempt fails, don’t worry. You can find the moth again almost immediately. It will be located in a different spot in the area.

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What does this help with? The massive speed boost for 20 seconds is enough to traverse nearly half of Korthia. The speed is on par with that of a flying mount – which are not allowed in Korthia. If you often find yourself arriving just a few seconds late to a rare enemy, you should definitely secure the whistle. After just a few days, you won’t want to do without it.

Are you still busy in Korthia? Or have you already done and collected everything that interested you there?

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Roccat presents a new USB microphone for 100 euros, ideal for all gamers

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Manufacturer Roccat presents its new USB microphone “Torch”. MeinMMO has taken a look at the microphone and also shows you which other microphones are available on the market.

Roccat has introduced a new USB microphone with the “Torch”. The device costs €99.99 and is set to be released in August 2021.

MeinMMO has taken a closer look at the new microphone and compares what other microphones you can get for 100 Euros. Because with Razer and Logitech, there is already notable competition that also offers microphones for gamers.

Roccat wants to impress gamers with a USB microphone packed with features

What does the microphone offer? Roccat has also presented the new microphone in detail.

  • Dual condenser capsule with 24-bit sound quality (frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Driverless plug-and-play
  • RGB lighting and a gesture control that allows you to mute the microphone, for example.
  • In addition, the device is supposed to be compatible with all microphone arms.

On the back, there is also a 3.5mm headphone jack through which you can check your voice recording. The microphone offers you three different pickup patterns that you can use for recording.

  • Cardioid is primarily designed as a setting for gaming and streaming.
  • Stereo is intended for voices and instruments.
  • The whisper mode is aimed at people who speak softly or whisper. This mode is supposed to be exclusive to Roccat.

Who is the microphone suitable for? With the Torch, Roccat aims to provide a microphone for all gamers, as the device is supposed to be easy to use and you can individually adjust the microphone to your voice. According to Roccat, the microphone was “developed for gamers, streamers, and aspiring content creators”.

In addition to a microphone, a camera and proper lighting complete the recommended streaming equipment.

Are there already first tests? Since the device will not be released until August 2021, there are currently no statements on how good the microphone is. Since this is Roccat’s first USB microphone, we cannot draw any conclusions from other products either. So you’ll have to wait until August.

You can also take a look at the microphone in the official trailer that we have embedded here for you:

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Official trailer for the Roccat Torch

What technology does the microphone use? Roccat uses a USB microphone with condenser technology here. This technology normally ensures that sound is captured clearly and naturally. USB microphones are also often inexpensive and easy to use, making them suitable for podcasts, Twitch, or YouTube.

Condenser microphones are susceptible to background noise, but they pick up even quiet sound waves or noises very precisely. The downside is that you need a very quiet environment, and USB can cause a slight background noise.

What does the device cost and when can you buy it? The microphone will be available from August 15, 2021. You can already order it now for €99.99 from Roccat itself or various retailers.

Roccat already faces strong competition from Logitech and Razer

What does the competition offer? If you don’t want to spend more than 100 Euros for a microphone, there are already some good products available. Because in addition to Roccat, there are Razer, Logitech, and HyperX, who also offer their microphones:

  • Razer’s Seiren X is very compact, easy to use, and delivers good build quality. For just under 100 Euros, you get a solid overall package here.
  • Logitech’s Yeti Nano is priced at around €110, barely above, and is the little brother of the Yeti X. The device offers you good recording quality and decent build.
  • The HyperX Solocast costs around €80 and provides your listeners with decent voice quality. With plug-and-play, the device is set up quickly.

Additionally, you can find more microphones and gaming headsets in our extensive buying guide here on MeinMMO. Here we also explain what to look for when buying a microphone or headset:

The best gaming headsets you can currently buy

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Twitch streamer warns against gambling and cryptocurrencies, then loses 2 million $

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The Twitch streamer Trainwreck has warned his viewers against engaging in gambling or investing in cryptocurrency. Yet he himself took risks and rejected any interference: After some bad rounds off-stream, he has now lost 2 million USD and is doing what he advises others not to: He is chasing after the money.

This is the situation:

  • The Twitch streamer Trainwreck has made a fortune with cryptocurrencies, but is currently on a “gambling trip” on Twitch. A viewer pleaded with him to stop, but Trainwreck brutally brushed him off: He doesn’t let people without money tell him anything.
  • While he was gambling on-stream, he warned his viewers against starting gambling or investing in cryptocurrencies. That’s terrible. You can only afford that if you have sponsors or “streamer money.”
  • As he now says, he has lost 2 million USD in the last few days and is in a situation where he is chasing after his losses.

The US stars of Twitch are in a gambling frenzy

This is the backstory: After the “gambling trend” in Germany has faded due to new laws and even MontanaBlack and Knossi have distanced themselves from gambling on Twitch, the trend has fully taken hold of the American Twitch for a few weeks now.

The biggest streamer on Twitch, xQc, has shaped the trend and sparked controversy: There are fears that he could infect many young viewers with the gambling virus. xQc himself noticed how susceptible he is to the addiction danger of gambling and vowed to stop.

Pokimane, a sort of “moral authority” on Twitch, and WoW super nerd Asmongold have already demanded that Twitch must take strict action against these streams and ban them.

However, one of the biggest gamers who is now regularly gambling is Trainwreck, and he is not deterred by such requests and appeals.

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Pokimane criticizes gambling on Twitch. She advises streamers to invest their money in solid index funds instead.

“Hey, I’m not your mama or your papa”

This is Trainwreck’s stance on gambling: We reported in May that Trainwreck explained to his viewers that he had lost 8 million dollars during the cryptocurrency crash. A viewer pleaded with him to stop gambling. But Trainwreck said he has enough money and does not let anyone dictate what he should or should not do. He forbids any interference in his life – especially from people without money.

Like xQc, Trainwreck has a schizophrenic attitude towards gambling: He warns his viewers never to engage in “gambling” while he himself is gambling on Twitch and emotionally reacting to every win and loss. Viewers should also not invest in cryptocurrencies, even though he likes to boast about how much money he has made with successful investments.

„Any money you bet on crypto or gambling should be considered lost. If you handle the money as if it’s already gone, then hey: I’m not your mama or your papa. But don’t put in money that you need!”

Trainwreck

He told his fans: He is allowed to gamble because he has “streamer money,” but he advises against it for anyone under 30,000 subs and without a hefty sponsor. People should believe him (via dexerto).

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Streamer says: He has lost 2 million USD outside of Twitch

This is what Trainwreck says: Despite the advice to only play when you have a sponsor, Trainwreck has apparently been tempted to play off-stream.

As he says in a now-deleted tweet, he lost 2 million USD in the last few days.

Now he is doing what one should always avoid: He is chasing after his losses. He urgently needs to win now, otherwise this “month looks bad.”

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Streamer humor: Gambling is absolutely terrible. Now that this is said: I am going to get all my money back from the one-armed bandit.
“Chasing” means that one is in such desperate need of a win that one takes reckless risks. This is actually a guarantee to lose even more money. Nevertheless, Trainwreck fully indulges in the thrill, as can be observed on Twitch.

Cheering ecstasy in the picture – warning words in the text

This is what it’s about: This is an unpleasant situation brewing. For when you watch the clips and see someone apparently effortlessly earning huge sums in seconds, it encourages imitation.

Trainwreck wins huge sums in popular clips. The many losses are not visible in such clips. However, he warns before such situations:

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The mere appeal not to do it, which is not accompanied by any large images, has long been less effective than the streamer’s ecstasy over a big win.

But Trainwreck’s warning is true: streamers with sponsors who do not even gamble with their own money are in a completely different situation than their viewers.

They should not serve as role models.

The counterpart to gambling on Twitch are so-called “Gacha” systems in video games. These are also highly dangerous:

YouTuber spends a lot of money on Genshin Impact to show you how stupid it is

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Is the new MMORPG Crowfall really as bad as some believe? This is what the players say!

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 4 minutes

The new MMORPG Crowfall has recently launched, and hardly anyone has shown interest. The game initially built up a lot of hype, which diminished significantly after the first gameplay opportunities. We at MeinMMO are examining the community’s opinion after the launch.

What is Crowfall? The western MMORPG attracted a lot of attention at its announcement, as it shone with unique ideas. It is played in various matches that last a long time. Players climb the leaderboard and try to lead until the world is destroyed and they start over.

You have permanent progress between matches in the Eternal Kingdom, where you can also set up a house, among other things. This concept managed to gain many fans, but then the game fell quiet.

Why was Crowfall criticized? Crowfall was introduced in a Kickstarter campaign in 2015 and has therefore been in development for a long time. In the six years it took to release, many players and supporters have looked elsewhere.

But not only that was in Crowfall’s way, as the first reviews were sometimes devastating. The playable betas from last year felt very unfinished. The game did not run as smoothly as it should have given the development stage. This spread quickly, and anticipation for Crowfall continued to decline.

What happens now? The release of Crowfall took place in early July and although expectations were low, it seems that the game could actually deliver. The positive voices within the community are growing louder. However, not all of the game’s problems have of course been resolved and disappeared.

Crowfall places a strong focus on PvP gameplay. NPC opponents are clearly a secondary aspect here. Games that focus on player interaction need an active, good, and ideally large community.

In this video, the YouTuber Evengaming shows us about 17 minutes of PvP gameplay from Crowfall:

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What does the community say about the game?

How big is the community? Crowfall currently does not have many players. Unfortunately, we do not have exact numbers for you, but the servers are not overly populated. As mentioned earlier, the game’s initial rise has flattened over the years, and for many, it has already been forgotten.

The rush at launch was therefore limited. However, gradually more and more people want to try out the game. Slowly but surely, the trend is spreading. Some want to see “if it’s really that bad,” while others simply want to get a personal impression.

It seems, however, that the player numbers are currently rising. Whether the trend remains depends on the developers, who now need to deliver the necessary game improvements before Crowfall falls into oblivion again.

What do the positive voices say? Looking around on reddit, more and more people are speaking out who are surprisingly positive about the game.

  • User Loot-Collector writes (via reddit): “Crowfall exceeds my expectations. […] After the release, I wanted to take a look for myself and have played for 12 hours until this morning, and had a good time. […] The fighting feels smooth, […] the game runs buttery smooth, […] it is aesthetically beautiful, offers a nice diversity of races and classes, and resource gathering is exciting”
  • User phillukin writes (via reddit): “the game completely blew me away. Character development feels as deep as in Diablo 2. There are so many builds and characters I want to try out.”
  • User pierce768 adds (via reddit): “especially in small groups, you can find really good fights and tactics. The teamwork makes the whole fighting feel less clunky and much more interesting”
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A survey on reddit that over 1200 players participated in shows that the positive sentiment barely outweighs the negative. I voted here for Neutral, as I have not played it myself.

What do the negative voices say? Many players continue to be rather negative towards Crowfall. We want to reflect this opinion as well.

  • User HappySkidder writes (via reddit): “It looks fun, but it does not look like a 40€ game, and that’s my problem. I think it should cost more around 25-30€, balancing that with a cosmetic shop. A game that relies heavily on large battles with evenly matched opponents and many players playing for a long time is really asking for a lot with 40€.”
  • User IncreaseCompetitive has a problem with the combat system as a solo player and writes (via reddit): “I think the biggest problem I noticed is that it is just a gank-fest. Many players are out there in groups, hunting solo players. What made WvW in Guild Wars 2 so great, namely that a really good player could take out a group of worse players, is missing here. Here, a solo player is just gank fodder.”

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Another major point is the combat system, which has been a recurring topic in the game’s betas and alphas. It feels clunky. Not bad, but also just not good or satisfying.

Editor Joseph Bradford has made a comparison (via mmorpg.com): “I don’t want to say the animations are bad – they’re not. I like how my Confessor jumps and spins when I cast fire. […], but the flow of gameplay just doesn’t come through as it should. I think back to when Black Desert SOnline recently released the Corsair. The animations flowed beautifully and seamlessly during combat that it was hard to believe it wasn’t a predefined rotation. This feedback is missing in Crowfall.”

The release trailer for Crowfall shows large PvP battles

What do you think? Have you played Crowfall already or do you want to try it out? Are you perhaps even one of the backers of the Kickstarter campaign? What do you think about the combat system? Let us know in the comments!

If you want to jump into Crowfall now, we have everything about the 11 classes and 33 subclasses for you.

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FIFA 22: Do PC players have to play a scaled-down version again? Here’s what we know

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

There are the first official details about FIFA 22 and PC players are wondering what version they will receive this time. Will there be another last-gen version like last year? We will take a look at the clues and clarify what PC players might expect.

FIFA players who kick the virtual ball on PC were not thrilled last year when FIFA 21 did not receive a next-gen upgrade for PC at the release of the upgraded PS5 and Xbox Series versions. There were no graphic or gameplay changes for the PC version.

But will it be the same this year?

You can find everything about the FIFA 22 release here.

Here’s why the PC version might once again be a last-gen version

This is what we already know: Officially, EA has not yet commented on the PC version of FIFA 22. So far, we only know about the first trailer and a few details about gameplay and new features. EA is heavily promoting the new “HyperMotion technology,” which is supposed to massively change the gameplay exclusively on the next-gen versions of FIFA 22.

Whether these next-gen features will make it to the PC version is the question. There are initial indications pointing in a clear direction.

What are those indications? If you look at the official page for FIFA 22, you will discover product descriptions for the different FIFA versions in the pre-order section. It is noticeable that the text for the PC version is significantly shorter and does not mention the new top feature “HyperMotion” even once – unlike the console variants.

Here you can see the description of the PlayStation versions:

This is how EA describes FIFA 22 for the PS5 (Source: EA)

EA mentions the new “HyperMotion gameplay technology” for the PS5 version here. In the product description for the PC version, this point is missing. Here, it only speaks of “fundamental gameplay improvements”:

This is how EA describes FIFA 22 for PC (Source: EA)

So will there be a trimmed-down version for PC? So far, there has been no official confirmation from EA that the PC version of FIFA 22 is supposed to offer fewer features than the next-gen versions. It could also be a mistake in the descriptions. However, it would not be unusual for the PC version of FIFA to be treated somewhat poorly. This has often been the case in recent years.

The PC version is not mentioned here either. (Source: EA)

What does EA say? We have requested a statement from EA. More information is expected to follow at a later date.

We remain curious and will keep you updated regarding the PC version of FIFA 22. On which platform do you play FIFA? Let us know in the comments!

Whether the expensive Ultimate Edition is worth it for you can be found out here:

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

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WoW Guide: How to Get 5 Stars and More Than 200 Points in Torghast

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

In Patch 9.1 of World of Warcraft it is not that easy to achieve a good rating in Torghast. We reveal how to do it anyway.

With Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, the Tower Torghast has been significantly reworked. Now it goes up to level 12 and there is also a completely new rating system where players can earn points that are then converted into a star rating. We reveal how you can achieve the maximum score and what you need to do to get the coveted flawless run with 5 stars.

Why is a high rating needed? Basically, a high rating is not strictly necessary if you only want the soul ash and soul essence of the respective level. However, a high rating of 4 or 5 stars brings additional benefits. These include:

  • 4 stars are required to unlock the next level starting from level 8
  • 5 stars are necessary to enter the Adamant Chambers – some bonus levels that must first be unlocked in the Chest of the Countless Things
  • A high rating increases the amount of Tower Knowledge you gain from a single run.

The number of stars is determined by the score you can achieve at the end of your run.

  • 40 points yield 1 star
  • 80 points yield 2 stars
  • 120 points yield 3 stars
  • 160 points yield 4 stars
  • 200 points yield 5 stars
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At the end, you receive a rating – in this example, only a few bonus objectives were completed.

200 points and more in Torghast – How to get 5 stars

How are points calculated? Basically, there are three main factors that influence your score. These are:

  • Completeness: The more enemies you defeat, vases you destroy, souls you free, and side quests you complete, the more this contributes to completeness – up to 100 points.
  • Speed: If you complete levels significantly under the specified time, you will receive a high rating and bonus points here – up to 50 points.
  • Empowered: The percentage of enemies you defeat with the “Empowered” effect also grants points.

However, reaching the necessary 200 points for a 5-star rating with just these three categories is quite difficult. Therefore, additional bonuses are awarded when you achieve special feats. These include:

Performance AchievedPoints
Defeat the boss on level 5 in under 20 seconds.20
Defeat the boss on level 5 in under 40 seconds.10
Collect at least 30 Anima powers.10
Kill 2 elite opponents within 10 seconds.10
No Anima power selected multiple times.15
Defeat the boss on level 5 and still have 500 Phantasma left (per group member)10
No elite opponent has reached 4 stacks of “Unnatural Power”.15
No epic Anima power selected.10
Destroy at least 90% of all ashen phylacteries.5
Open a treasure chest. 5
Collect at least 5 Obleron armors of the same type. 10
Help a captive from Torghast.10
Free all “Bound Soul Residues”.10
Suffer no damage from traps.10
Rob a broker (requires the “Thief” blessing or an “Insatiable Anima Cell”).5

So up to 155 bonus points are possible. If you keep a few of these goals in mind, it’s quite easy to crack the 200 points – even if you achieve a poor time.

Generally, it can also be said that achieving a 5-star rating becomes easier each week as more and more bonuses unlock in the Chest of the Countless Things, making your character stronger.

What causes point deduction? It’s simple: Deaths. Each death that is not caught by a Torghast perk (e.g., from Ve’nari or the Chest of the Countless Things) reduces your rating by a devastating 20 points. With too many deaths, you can even drop your score to 0 points. So avoid deaths at all costs – nothing is more detrimental to your score than too many deaths.

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Do you have to do everything for a flawless run? No, it is not necessary to complete everything in the tower, as you can earn significantly more than 200 points. Various bonuses can easily lead to 250 or even more points, so a few points deduction do not weigh heavily.

Have you completed Torghast “flawlessly”? Or are you having trouble with your class? Let us know in the comments.

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Co-op shooter on Xbox sends you into battle against mutated dinosaurs – This is in Second Extinction

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

You are playing on PC or Xbox and looking for an interesting co-op shooter? Then Second Extinction might be interesting for you. MeinMMO presents the game.

What is Second Extinction about? The story is not the focus of the game and serves more as a framework for the co-op shooter. Humanity has been driven from our Earth to space by mutated dinos and now lives in space stations.

In Second Extinction, the goal is to return home and defeat the enemy. Players are sent in groups as guerrilla teams back to Earth. As a player, you are part of these groups and must work together against the mutant dinos.

The game is developed by Systemic Reaction. Here you can find gameplay for the game:

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With Guns and Gadgets Against Mutant Dinos

This is what the game contains: In groups of up to 3 players, you complete missions and side missions on a large map. You must complete certain tasks and reclaim areas from the dinosaurs.

  • There are 11 weapons with 5 upgrades each
  • 5 heroes with unique abilities
  • 6 missions with additional side missions
  • A large map with multiple regions
  • 11 dino variants

You can choose a mission, complete it with your friends, and after finishing it, you need to try to get out of the trouble somehow. If you succeed, you can buy new weapons and upgrade your existing gear.

These are your enemies: In the game, you will face numerous dino variants. While they correspond to the known species, they differ significantly from their counterparts due to their mutations. The following species are available in the game:

  • Raptor
  • Acid Raptor
  • Alpha Raptor
  • Electro Raptor
  • The Digger (a raptor that can dig)
  • The Bull (a kind of Triceratops)
  • Armored Bull (armored)
  • The Rex
  • The Flatback (Ankylosaurus)
  • Necro Flatback
  • The Watcher (a small dino spy)
  • Further dino variants are to follow.
  • The Rex
  • Alpha Raptor
  • Armored Bull

The results of your matches also affect the other players, even if you do not see them. This is enabled by the “War Effort” feature.

Your Victory Affects the Community

This is how the feature works: Whether you win or lose affects the entire situation in Second Extinction. For example, if an area remains under dinosaur control for a long time, it becomes more dangerous.

The level of threat in a region depends on how successful a certain number of players are in completing missions there. The dinos do not remain inactive and can reclaim the areas if not enough players succeed in the regions.

The interim score is evaluated every week. If an area has been lost, there is a severe outbreak event.

What is happening now in Second Extinction? Recently, Pre-Season 5 has started. It brings among other things a new weapon and a new dino variant into the game. There is also a roadmap with further plans: steampowered.com

Here you can watch a trailer for the current season of Second Extinction:

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Can you also play Second Extinction alone? The developers explicitly state that it was designed as a co-op game. Lone wolves will find it harder.

However, it is possible in a kind of expedition mode to explore the map on your own.

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On which platforms can you play the shooter? Second Extinction had its full release on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One back in October 2020. The game is also available on Xbox Game Pass.

The game has also been released on PC but is still in early access. Progress can be carried over to the main game once the full release occurs, although there is no date set for that yet.

What do you think of Second Extinction? Have you tried it yourself? Or does the shooter leave you cold? Discuss with us in the comments.

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YouTubers show why cheap gaming PCs for 400 euros are not a good idea

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

Gaming PCs that allow you to play modern titles and cost just 400 euros sound like a great deal. However, some YouTubers are now showing why you should take a closer look at such supposed bargains.

If you are looking for a new gaming PC, you will quickly find some enticing offers on various online platforms. Because for just under 400 euros, you can get gaming PCs that promise you performance for decent gaming.

But with most offers, you should take a closer look, as the YouTubers “Toasty Bros” demonstrate in a video.

In our article, we present what the YouTubers explain and have also looked at numerous offers on Amazon and eBay ourselves. We also explain what to look out for and what not to expect from such cheap PCs.

YouTubers buy the “cheapest gaming PC on Amazon” – the result is sobering

Who is testing? “Toasty Bros” is a YouTube channel that focuses on PC hardware, particularly gaming PCs. In their videos, Matt and Jackson regularly review gaming PCs and test what you get for the money.

In their video, the channel purchased a gaming PC from Allied, which they referred to as the “cheapest gaming PC on Amazon.” The gaming PC costs 450 US dollars at the time of the video. This is equivalent to about 380 euros.

What does the computer offer? Inside the RGB case is an AMD FXX-8800P (from 2015) with integrated graphics, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, a 550-watt power supply, and a WLAN card.

Looks good at first glance, but the technology used is less convincing upon closer inspection.

How good is the gaming PC? Matt and Jackson encountered a lot of problems with the device and little joy. Various blue screens occur after an undetermined time, there are memory management errors, and after replacing the SSD, the operating system fails to boot properly.

The YouTubers sent the PC back and requested a second unit. Here, some problems were resolved, and the blue screens were significantly less frequent, but there were still some blue screens with certain games. Other games like Fortnite cannot even be installed. However, the YouTubers suspect the outdated FX architecture is preventing installations.

The gaming performance itself is average and fails to impress the YouTubers:

  • Games like Minecraft or Valheim run at just under 30 FPS at low graphics settings and a resolution of 720p
  • A Full HD resolution (1080p) is heavily limited by the old processor.
  • Games like Fortnite cannot even be installed on the architecture.

What is the preliminary conclusion? The YouTubers do not recommend purchasing the device, as both systems had errors and problems, and the performance of the device is also limited. Even modern office PCs offer more gaming reserves than this so-called “gaming PC.”

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The YouTubers “Toasty Bros” test a gaming PC.

Other cheap gaming PCs also fail among YouTubers

Cheap gaming PCs are regularly a topic on YouTube. Because being able to work and play reasonably for little money sounds like a good deal at first. However, gaming PCs vary significantly:

If you look at the customer reviews of some cheap options on Amazon, a similar picture emerges. Generally, there are reasonable devices, but there are many buyers who complain about problems and difficulties.

This is also because manufacturers usually make incorrect default settings or adjustments. We cannot make a general assessment here because we would otherwise have to test dozens of cheap devices ourselves.

However, it is clear that such problems create unnecessary obstacles for people who only want a PC and want to get started immediately.

Don’t have too high expectations for “gaming PCs” under 400 euros

How much “gaming” is in these computers? In most computers in this price range, there is generally little gaming. “Gaming PC” is actually a misnomer, as these computers are more like decent office PCs with slight gaming capabilities and not full-fledged gaming PCs.

For example, an offer under 400 euros promises you an “i7 gaming system.” However, inside is only an Intel Core i7-920 from 2008 in combination with a GeForce GT 710 and outdated DDR3 RAM. Hardware with which you can neither really game nor want to play if it should be modern games.

Especially in the long term, you will not be happy with such hardware, as Intel has already discontinued support for the Core i7-920.

Gaming PCs like this 1400-euro PC from Ali-Express look nice, but they don’t necessarily have to be good.

What you should consider: It is important that you do not have too high expectations for such configurations. If you expect to be able to play modern games in Full HD and with decent details for 400 euros, you will definitely be disappointed.

  • With outdated hardware, very cheap processors with graphics chips, or low-end graphics cards, you won’t be able to play top titles at high details.
  • Even a cool appearance or RGB lighting does not necessarily indicate a powerful gaming machine. Ultimately, it’s the components inside that matter.

It is important that you do not let yourself be blinded by promises, random numbers, or a cool appearance. Take your time with a supposed bargain and look closely at what you actually get for your money.

In general, we would advise you to invest more money in a pre-built PC that you can benefit from for several years, rather than investing 400 or 500 euros every year and ending up dissatisfied with the performance.

What would be an alternative? An alternative to a desktop PC would be to go for a gaming laptop. Here, the financial hurdles are often a bit higher, and you need to invest at least 1000 euros if you want to game properly. What to consider when buying a gaming laptop, you’ll find in our detailed guide on mobile gaming devices.

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New sci-fi game with coop coming to Steam – Explore space and build colonies

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 4 minutes

With Astro Colony, there is now a new sci-fi game with co-op available on Steam and Kickstarter. The indie game is reminiscent of games like Satisfactory and revolves around building colonies in space. MeinMMO introduces the game to you.

This is what Astro Colony is about: In the sci-fi game, the focus is primarily on exploring space and building efficient colonies. It is a construction game in a sort of open world, where you can enter various asteroids and build colonies on them.

  • You will build automated systems and gradually create massive complexes.
  • The whole concept is therefore reminiscent of simulation games like Satisfactory, where you also build colonies on foreign planets and gradually create huge cities, factories, and systems.
  • The developers themselves also compare the game to Raft, a co-op survival game that tosses you onto a raft.
  • It will thus be a kind of mix between construction simulation and co-op survival game in space.
  • Apparently, there will also be planets, which have not yet been shown.

Astro Colony is being developed by Terad Games, an independent small studio. The game is backed by a team of 8. They have started a Kickstarter campaign and are raising funds for the project. Here you can watch the trailer for the Kickstarter campaign and Steam of Astro Colony:

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You can move and connect entire colonies

This is what you can expect: You will be exploring from a first-person perspective and can mine resources with various tools. There are supposed to be 70 unique technologies that you will unlock throughout the game.

You’ll have a variety of options available to you. Initially, you will break apart small, drifting asteroids, but later on, you will be mining entire mountains on asteroids. You can also recruit additional astronauts, but you must provide them with shelter and food.

Gradually, you will build massive colonies and factories that operate mostly automatically. Eventually, you will even be able to connect these and move the asteroids intentionally using thrusters.

However, you are not only limited to building. You will likely also have the opportunity to explore the universe and will encounter “unexpected events” while discovering new regions and biomes. The game does not focus solely on asteroids; there are also supposed to be planets.

The description states: “Every planet and asteroid is completely made up of destroyable voxels,” so you can break everything down.

There are also various cosmic events that can turn the entire game upside down. At the end of the trailer, you can see a black hole that devours an entire station.

Here you see how a station is simply swallowed by a black hole.

Kickstarter campaign ongoing, release and multiplayer already achieved

What is the status of the game? The release of the base game seems to be secure. The first goal was 10,000 Euros to secure a release on Steam in 2022. So far (as of July 12), Astro Colony has raised around 17,000 Euros.

A multiplayer was also part of the goals and was already achieved with 15,000 Euros. From 20,000 Euros, vehicles, spaceships, and rovers are promised. If 25,000 Euros are reached, even a release for PlayStation and Xbox is planned. Additionally, mod support, a story campaign, and a release for Nintendo Switch are also possible.

This is what supporters can expect: As usual, players who support the development as backers on Kickstarter will receive some extras.

  • If you donate 25 Euros, you can name a planet, which will then be displayed as such for other players.
  • At 40 Euros, you can name one of the available astronauts.
  • At 80 Euros, you can even design an astronaut. For this, the Metahuman technology will be used, allowing for a realistic representation of humans in the game. Theoretically, you could immortalize yourself in the game.
  • At 300 Euros, you can design your own station that will be available at the game’s launch.
  • At 1,000 Euros, you can propose your own cosmic event, which the developers wish to incorporate into the game.

You can find all the information on Kickstarter here: kickstarter.com. As always, it’s important to be cautious with Kickstarter campaigns. There is no guarantee that the final product will be as players hope.

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When is Astro Colony supposed to be released? The release is planned for 2022. There is no exact date yet.

Will the game be testable? There is supposed to be a demo coming out on Steam later this year. Here is the link to the product page on Steam: steampowered.com

On which platforms will Astro Colony be released? Currently, the release on Steam is planned. If the Kickstarter campaign is successful, releases for Xbox and PlayStation are possible. A release for the Nintendo Switch is also possible.

What do you think of Astro Colony? Is this something for you, or are you not a fan of such games? Discuss with us in the comments.

If you are looking for more multiplayer games, you can find all the releases of MMOs and multiplayer games for 2021 in our list all releases of MMOs and multiplayer games for 2021.

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Player takes revenge on cheaters in CoD Warzone – Costs them many hours and even more nerves with a trick

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

Cheaters are the big problem of Call of Duty: Warzone. The battle royale suffers from pesky cheaters, and lately, it has even gotten worse. A clever player came up with a trick to annoy cheaters and waste hours of their life senselessly.

What is it about? Call of Duty: Warzone is a strong and fun battle royale, but it cannot seem to get a grip on one problem – cheaters and hack programs. Especially on the North America servers, the last few days have been terrible, and there have been countless reports that the cheater problem is getting out of control.

A player came up with something to get back at the lousy cheaters. He created a small “fake cheat” program, uploaded a video with instructions to YouTube, and watched what happened. And indeed, he probably gave several dozen cheaters a tiring afternoon.

Fake-cheat trick against annoying cheaters

What does the trick look like? The user “alextheloser168” presented his little trick on reddit (via reddit). He developed a small program that he posed as his “cheats.” He also produced a short YouTube video explaining how to activate the program and how the cheats work. He then had friends and other accounts comment on the video – “Thanks, it works great!”.

Everything is, of course, free and cannot possibly be detected by the developers.

When the aspiring cheaters download and try out the program, however, it does not start a next-generation aim bot. Instead, a loud siren sounds (via imgur – Warning: loud!). The annoyance can be turned off through the task manager or by restarting the computer.

Did it work? Alex did not expect much, but indeed there is a market and bold customers for this method. He reports that the video had more than 250 views within 4 days and the “cheat” reached 45 downloads.

If people swallow the bait, stage two of the trick begins. Since the video promises a serious cheat, some “users” assume they did something wrong during installation. In the comments, the unsuspecting aspiring cheaters ask what they could do – somehow, only a siren always starts:

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“I reinstalled the game, but the siren problem remains – Help” Source: imgur

Alex does not pose as the programmer in the comments but as a disseminator of the cheat. On support inquiries, he writes things like “the cheat website says that reinstalling helps” or “Reinstall Windows – works perfectly”.

Due to the high download rates of Warzone, some stingy cheater likely experienced a frustrating afternoon filled with long downloads and loud sirens. A satisfying thought, and Alex said he had a lot of fun with the whole thing.

Cheat trickster wants to harm no one – invites participation

Some comments criticize that the little trick does not really help against the cheater problem of Warzone. Nomadic_Sushi demands that Alex should use his program to attack and render useless the computers of aspiring cheaters.

Alex denies this and claims that he does not want to break others’ stuff. He sees his trick more as a warning than an actual attack. Nomadic_Sushi then says: “I respect your opinion and reasons. But I don’t think this will help in the long run.”.

Alex then suggests that more people should bring such tricks online to deter potential cheaters. Indeed, there are already hackers targeting Warzone cheaters to utilize their powerful hardware for their own purposes. The more fake offers are circulating, the greater the risk for cheaters to actually “catch” something.

For experienced cheaters who also spend money on their cheats, this would be no problem. However, for the inexperienced cheater who seeks to enter the cheater wonderland with a “free” program, such a lesson could be enough reason to abandon the cheating experiment. And one fewer cheater is good news.

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The cheater situation in CoD: Warzone is slowly escalating. Everyone suffers, only cheaters are having fun. The problem is that you can’t always know when cheats are being used. While there are extremely obvious cheaters, many also hide their aim bots and wall hacks and want to appear “legit”.

This has now reached a point where players no longer trust large content creators and pro players – anyone could be a nasty cheater. A pro player of Warzone is now recording his gameplay with 5 cameras and despite the total surveillance, some critics continue to complain.

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A news item about the career mode in FIFA 22 is already exciting the players

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

FIFA 22 was presented on July 11. The announcement didn’t say much about the career mode – but a small sentence hinted at a feature that career mode fans are already looking forward to.

This is the current discussion about FIFA 22: After FIFA 22 was presented with a new trailer, players of the franchise are already discussing the innovations in the upcoming installment. The trailer focused mainly on the new feature “HyperMotion,” which is supposed to provide more realism. However, in the FIFA subreddit, it is especially one announcement regarding the career mode that is causing excitement.

Because on the official website for FIFA 22, it is announced that in the revamped career mode, you can finally create your own club. Currently, in the career mode, you can only use the existing clubs from the real world. While you can choose and take your personal favorite club to the top – having an entirely own club is a different story altogether. You can actually build it from scratch.

Literally, the announcement for the career mode states: “Live your football dreams in the career mode of FIFA 22. Create a club and turn your players from relegation candidates into world stars” (via EA SPORTS).

In addition, the player career is also to be revamped. Further announcements regarding the career mode are expected to follow soon – it is hoped that the probably most popular offline mode in the game will receive a few more innovations. However, even now, the approach is enough to spark discussions among players.

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

Players hope for customization and online feature

This is what the community says: In the FIFA subreddit, the announcement that a personal club can be created is well received. Many players have criticized in the past that the career mode lacks personality. Having a personal club would mean a step in the right direction. 

Because ultimately, a club not only needs a team but also a crest, jerseys, and a stadium. Players hope to be able to express themselves creatively here:

  • “I’ve literally waited ages for this!!! I’m so glad it’s happening!”, comments one user (via reddit).
  • “Although this is a great addition, the feature will probably be very similar to the FUT stadium feature in Ultimate Team. So temper your expectations, folks!”, says another user (via reddit).
  • “I really hope there are proper customization options (jerseys, stadium, etc.) and that it isn’t as plain as in Pro Clubs”, comments a user (via reddit) and refers to the competition: “A friendly reminder that you can create your own clubs in PES (including sponsors and so on, I created my damn university league with authentic jerseys for my club).”.

At the same time, there is some criticism that such a feature existed before – namely in earlier installments like FIFA 07. However, in recent years, the option was completely missing.

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Additionally, there is still discussion about the probably most desired feature for the career mode: namely an online component, with which you could play a career with or against friends. Because especially now that you can create your own clubs, it would be extremely exciting to compete with friends.

To what extent this can be expected, however, remains to be seen for now. Because further information about FIFA 22 will only be available at a later time. We will keep you updated here at MeinMMO! You can find everything about the FIFA 22 release here.

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CoD Warzone: Cheat provider advertises on YouTube, Activision reacts strongly

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

A provider has created its own promotional clip for its cheats in CoD: Warzone. This clip has been spread on several platforms – including YouTube. Publisher Activision Blizzard did not seem to like this: the clip as well as mentions of the shooter have disappeared.

This is the situation:

  • The new cheats are said to be a “world premiere” and “the new generation of cheats”.
  • According to the provider, certain programs and hardware should make it impossible for anti-cheat software to detect the cheats.
  • Consoles are also affected – PlayStation and Xbox are no longer “safe havens”.
  • However, the corresponding promotional clip has disappeared due to a copyright violation.

What kind of cheats are these? What is being offered is actually “conventional” cheats such as aimbots and wallhacks. Specifically, it is something like an improved aim assist, which slowly but automatically directs the crosshair to the enemy.

In this way, it is harder to recognize in the killcam whether it is a cheat or a good player with the right aim assist settings. It is supposed to work with machine learning.

The bad thing is that the cheats work even on consoles. Traditionally, only the PC was considered a problem area in Warzone.

Copyright protects against cheater advertising

What happened to the advertisement? The new cheats were advertised by the provider with a clip that is about two minutes long. He even uploaded it to YouTube. If you want to watch the video now, you only get a black screen and the message:

“Video not available. This video is no longer available due to a complaint of copyright infringement by Activision Publishing, Inc.”

Copyright violations can be noted by owners of intellectual property on YouTube to have corresponding videos reviewed. If a relevant case is present, the video is usually blocked, and the uploader is penalized with a “strike”. With three strikes, the corresponding YouTube account is deleted and can no longer create new channels.

On other sources, the clip is still visible, like here on Twitter:

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Usually, publishers allow all videos related to their games from content creators, as great clips are always advertising for the games. In this case, however, Activision apparently did not want Warzone to be advertised in connection with cheats.

According to the US site Kotaku, every mention of Call of Duty is supposed to have disappeared from the manufacturer’s website (via Kotaku.com).

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Consoles are increasingly targeted by cheats: The provider explicitly advertises that its cheats work on every platform – including Xbox and PlayStation. Until now, the PC was mainly considered a problem, as hardware made it easier to write programs, which is why crossplay is often condemned by console players.

Meanwhile, the other platforms seem to be popular enough to explicitly expand cheats on consoles as well. Cheaters have even found a way since 2020 to gain unfair advantages on PlayStation and Xbox using special hardware:

CoD MW & Warzone: Now they are cheating on PS4 and Xbox One – And secretly

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Call of Duty: Cold War and Zombies are really ramping up this week – Here’s what’s new

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CoD Cold War will soon receive a major update. Find out here on MeinMMO what the developers have planned with Season 4 Reloaded and the Mauer der Toten.

What’s coming to CoD? In Call of Duty: Cold War, you can soon look forward to the big zombie upgrade “Mauer der Toten”. In addition, various smaller adjustments will be made.

When does it start? The updates for CoD will be available on the servers on July 15, 2021.

This is what Mauer der Toten brings

This is the new map: Mauer der Toten is actually “The Wall”, as the third map for Zombies is set in East Berlin of the 1980s at that very wall. The zombies are unleashed there, and you have to stop them while figuring out what actually happened. In the meantime, you’ll acquire weapon and equipment upgrades to fight the nasty undead.

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This is what we know about the Perk and the weapons: Additionally, the update offers a new Perk and wonder weapons. The Perk is called “Mule Kick” and allows you to carry an additional weapon.

The wonder weapons, in turn, are the already known CRBR-S and the LT 53 Kazimir Prototype. The latter is a kind of portal cannon that sucks in enemies or allows for fast travel for yourself. The CRBR-S, in turn, seems to be a type of railgun, available in four variants.

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What changes in gameplay: Additionally, there are changes in gameplay, including:

  • Zombies’ health caps will be reduced
  • Zombies’ armor will be reduced
  • Sniper rifles will become more powerful
  • Close combat weapons will be stronger

What’s currently in multiplayer: In the regular multiplayer of Call of Duty: Cold War, there is currently a new playlist. It mainly features the game modes Gunfight Tournament, Snipes Only Moshpit, and Knife Fight 3vs3.

If you need some practice for the zombie mode, we have something for you: A comprehensive beginner’s guide with the most important mechanics of the zombie mode.

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The 10 Best Bugs That Ever Ruined Destiny 2

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 8 minutes

In Destiny 2 Exotics are cursed, bosses learn to fly, and players become invincible with a coin toss. MeinMMO shows you the 10 craziest game bugs from 4 years: the best bugs in Destiny 2 that Guardians will remember forever.

Destiny 2 has been expanded with new content for years, and many updates bring innovations to the game. However, it feels like every patch also introduces bugs that sometimes have catastrophic consequences. Many of the bugs and glitches in the action MMO have now reached cult status.

We at MeinMMO list 10 bugs that Guardians are likely to remember forever. Here you will find exotic weapons that can destroy the game multiple times, bosses that get hit so hard they sail off the map, and more crazy bugs. Some glitches are fun, while others were so severe that Bungie had no choice but to deactivate them.

This listing is not a ranking, but each glitch and bug stands on its own. Have fun with the 10 best bugs from 4 years of Destiny 2.

1. The Prometheus Lens causes a deadly laser show

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If everyone is OP, no one is OP

This is why we remember the bug: With the “Curse of Osiris” expansion, the Exotic Prometheus Lens came to Destiny 2. Right upon its arrival, the weapon completely shattered the PvP balance. The red laser kills everyone at any distance and far too quickly.

The damage was abnormally high due to a bug. Since Bungie couldn’t quickly deploy an emergency fix, they did the only logical thing: they gave Xur the Prometheus Lens, so anyone could buy the Exotic. Because if everyone is OP, no one is OP… or something like that. For one weekend, there was a deadly laser show in the crucible, and the players celebrated the chaos.

Whoever experienced – or better survived – the chaos of the Prometheus Lens was rewarded by Bungie with a special emblem. Destiny 2: Only a few players receive the cool new emblems – Are you one of them?

2. Telesto – when will the curse strike again?

Telesto is the besto

This is what makes the bug special: No surprise, right? Telesto is the besto – this is known to Guardians since Destiny 1. In Destiny 2, the exotic fusion rifle is known as the gamebreaker. No weapon causes so many bugs that undermine game mechanics. Guardians lovingly refer to it as the “Telesto Curse,” which affects a different mechanic each season.

Guardians (and Bungie quite self-deprecatingly) joke:

Bungie should add a counter “Days without Telesto breaking the game” at the bottom of every TWaB

Trazinski via reddit

The cause of all the curses/bubbles are Telesto’s projectiles, which can lie around after firing and explode or be blown up by gunfire. Destiny 2 has trouble with the little purple projectiles:

  • Telesto could almost completely skip the activity The Blind Well and greatly shorten it. A run took seconds instead of the standard 10 minutes
  • In the raid Crown of Sorrow, Telesto could undermine entire mechanics
  • The first deactivation of Telesto happened due to a glitch that instantly filled the user’s super with grenades – even in PvP
  • Infinite ammo could already be glitched with Telesto
  • Telesto triggered a variety of Guardian abilities and unnaturally maximized buffs. Instantly deadly throwing hammer was just one of the consequences

Moreover, Telesto can also predict the future: Guardian discovers an Exotic’s secret: It reveals the future of Destiny 2

3. Bumping raid bosses (brutally) off the map

Like in Mortal Kombat: Finish him!

This is what makes the glitch special: Guardians are used to shoving towering bosses out of the arena without a second thought. This has been a popular raid strategy since Destiny 1. However, with Shadowkeep, it became more brutal: with the new finishers, you could now literally punch raid bosses off the map.

The finisher mechanic is actually meant to finish off injured enemies while the Guardian performs a cool animation, like in a fighting game. However, due to a bug, you could brutally execute the boss of the Scourge of the Past even if he had full health. The punch sent Insurrection Prime hundreds of meters away or even launched him into the stratosphere.

Thus, solo raid completions were also possible. Check out how the boss learns to fly here:

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On the next page, we continue with the bugs and glitches that have broken Destiny 2 so severely that we will always remember them. You will find toasters, way too many Guardians, and more loot than you can carry – can you guess the next entries?

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