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:

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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.”

You can watch the full English video here:

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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

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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

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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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Guild Wars 2 brings back one of the best bosses of all time – revealing details about the event and rewards

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On July 13, the boss “Twisted Marionette” returns to Guild Wars 2. This boss fight was last playable in early 2014 and is considered one of the best in the MMORPG. We at MeinMMO spoke with Design Lead Joe Kimmes about the Marionette in an interview.

What kind of boss fight is it? The Twisted Marionette was a massive superweapon of the insane Sylvari Scarlett Briar. Scarlett could control it from her airship, and players had to gather in large numbers to stop the Marionette, which required a lot of coordination.

The Marionette was part of Season 1 of the Living World, the first major story content that Guild Wars 2 received after its release. However, this phase was very special, as all content disappeared from the game within a few weeks to keep the world “alive”.

After more than 7 years, the Marionette is returning in a special event, giving veterans and newcomers the chance to experience the old fight again. And we have learned some details about the fight and the rewards.

A first glimpse into the fight is provided by this new trailer:

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A modern version of the Marionette with new rewards

MeinMMO: What has changed since the last time we saw the Marionette in 2014?

Joe Kimmes: While we retained the core of the original fight and its structure, there were both technical changes to fix bugs or equip scripts with newer tools, as well as changes to modernize the enemy fight mechanics, such as how to stun players, display attacks, or how enemies scale with the number of players.

A concrete example of an adjustment is the fights against the guardians – the lane teams are split into 5 bosses, and previously, once your boss was defeated, you could only hope that the other teams would also succeed.

Now, while you still have to contribute, the victorious teams now gain a special ability that provides a buff to the players still in combat, giving them a boost across the finish line.

MeinMMO: And what about rewards? What can players look forward to?

Joe Kimmes: The rewards from the boss fight have also been adjusted to modern standards, with more loot available when players disable the Marionette’s support chains.

Additionally, we will be running a bonus event around the fight during the week of reintroduction – by participating in successful victories over the Marionette, players can earn additional rewards and some special mementos of the fight.

What else do we know about the “new Marionette”? The mentioned bonus event will take place from July 13 to 20. There will also be a community goal that all players can work together to advance, unlocking new rewards.
After the bonus event, the Marionette will remain forever – as a strike mission.

“Its scale and player coordination made it one of the most impressive fights”

MeinMMO: Why did you decide to bring back the Marionette and not other content from Season 1 of the Living World?

Joe Kimmes: The Marionette was a memorable encounter for the players who experienced it back then – its scale and the coordination required to take it down made it one of the most impressive fights in the game at the time.

It is also relatively standalone content, meaning no complete introduction to the Season 1 storyline is needed to join in and participate in the fight. We have wanted to bring it back for a long time, and various projects have made it possible over time – the return of some missions from Season 1 in “Visions of the Past” and the group instance in “Dragonstorm” showed that it would be possible to revive the Marionette.

Guild Wars 2 Dragon fight Primordus Jormag
The fight of two Elder Dragons in “Dragonstorm”.

MeinMMO: How did you personally experience the fight against the Marionette back then?

Joe Kimmes: I remember defending the lanes and we initially had issues with the Marionette’s minibosses – in the early attempts, my server could hardly hold the lanes against the enemies and failed to defeat the bosses, which ultimately led to the failure of the event.

Over time, we got better and better – by the end of the original event, the server was highly coordinated and brought the Marionette down with ease.

Will we ever get the entire Living World Season 1 back?

MeinMMO: You have already brought back some instances from Living World Season 1 with “Visions of the Past.” Now you’re bringing the Marionette back into the game. Can we expect more content from LW1 in the future? And are you considering eventually bringing back the entire season to complete the story chronicle?

Joe Kimmes: Every piece of Season 1 that we have brought back has helped prove that it is not gone forever. We also need to keep an eye on the future, so things like the upcoming expansion “End of Dragons” take priority, but I hope that one day we will see a true return of Season 1 so that players can enjoy it again or for the first time.

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Steam version will only launch after the new expansion

MeinMMO: A few months ago, you announced a Steam version and then postponed it in favor of the expansion. Now you’ve postponed the expansion to 2022. Does this increase the chances of an earlier Steam release?

Joe Kimmes: Currently, the studio’s focus is almost entirely on bringing the expansion End of Dragons to our fans. We want to ensure that we deliver the best experience for a new audience, so we will reassess the work needed for a Steam release after the expansion launches.

Thank you Joe Kimmes for answering our questions.

The new expansion End of Dragons is set to be presented in detail at the end of July. Everything we know so far has been collected here: Guild Wars 2: Everything we know about the new expansion End of Dragons

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WoW: 40 Warlocks against 40 Warriors – One side loses brutally

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Which class in World of Warcraft is the best in pure class combat? One wants to find out and lets 40 Warlocks fight against 40 Warriors.

Which class is actually the strongest in World of Warcraft? This can certainly be discussed at length. However, the player Rextroy has taken it upon himself to find out simply in open combat. In one of his latest videos, he poses the question: Who wins in a battle between 40 Warriors and 40 Warlocks?

How did he do that? In World of Warcraft, you can hold “trial matches” against other players. While this does not grant any honor, you can choose all participants in the war games and thus decide exactly who plays against whom.

Thus, Rextroy was able to organize a total of 40 Warriors and 40 Warlocks.

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Why did it end so quickly? This was mainly due to two circumstances. On the one hand, the Warlocks had massive area damage and stuns with their Felhunters and Shadowfury, which brought the first Warriors quickly to the brink of death.

But lag also played a significant role here. With so many characters, companions, and spells, there were certainly delays. These are usually more problematic for melee fighters, as melee attacks are more likely to be interrupted and not executed. In contrast, with a spell, it is more common that it is still cast since the high range makes it less likely for the target to become unresponsive.

Warriors were decisively defeated: The result was quite clear, and over the course of the 5 rounds, the Warriors were decisively beaten every time. Rextroy writes down the results in his video description:

  • Round 1: Warlocks achieved 40 kills, Warriors got 3 kills
  • Round 2: Warlocks achieved 39 kills, Warriors got 16 kills
  • Round 3: Warriors achieved 39 kills, Warlocks got 28 kills
  • Round 4: Warlocks achieved 38 kills, Warriors got 10 kills
  • Round 5: Warlocks achieved 38 kills, Warriors got 8 kills

The Warriors were only able to win a single round and were otherwise repeatedly defeated by the Warlocks, no matter how they tried to adjust their strategy.

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Does this mean Warriors need buffs? Of course, the video is more meant for fun and not as a real analysis of which class is better. Usually, classes in PvP work together synergistically with other players, and each class has a place there. Only in “class stacking” can there be such massive differences that make it seem obvious.

Did you think the result would be so drastically in favor of the Warlocks?

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

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The 21-year-old Dane Rasmus “Caps” Winther is considered the best LoL player in Europe. However, his successful team G2 is in a crisis in the League of Legends. Caps took drastic measures and used scissors: The new bald Caps only wins now.

This is the situation:

  • The 21-year-old mid-laner Caps is probably the best player in Europe, unless his evil twin brother Craps shows up. When Caps plays well, he can decide games on his own, just like at Worlds 2019, when he led his team, G2, to the finals and could only be defeated by Super-Carry Doinb.
  • However, G2 is in a form crisis in 2021: In the Spring Split, they surprisingly did not become champions, and now in the Summer Season, they have already suffered 5 defeats. Recently, they lost 4 games in a row. This is akin to a royal insult.
  • Caps said: “Something has to change” and shaved his head. Since then, G2 only wins.

4 games lost in a row drive Caps to drastic measures

How has it been for G2 so far? The Spring Split has not gone well for G2 so far: They started the season well, only suffering a shameful defeat against Schalke, but they were looking quite good with a 4-1 record after two weeks.

But then a crisis began: They lost 4 games in a row and G2 fell to a negative record of 4-5. This is quite unusual for the serial champions.

However, in the last 2 games against Astralis and the strong opponent Rogue, G2 was suddenly able to win. Meanwhile, mid-laner Caps presented himself with a new look, sporting a shaved head.

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This is how Caps (right) usually looks. Here with Doinb.

This is what Caps says about his shaved head: After the game against Astralis, Caps said:

“We lost a lot of games. I felt like: Something has to change. So this time it was my hair.”

Caps

Caps says he cut his hair himself with scissors, which put him in the mood to play the new champion Gwen. She has scissors, and he felt more comfortable with that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6k5hCGb2qc&t=23s

Overall, he has decided for the new season to play both new champions Gwen and Viego because new champions are simply fun. Furthermore, both are quite strong, so he plays them endlessly in solo queue.

Another important player at G2 is the top laner Wunder. He also tried to make a big symbolic gesture: He deleted WoW. However, that did not go so well.

LoL professional is so upset about the defeat that he takes his job seriously and finally deletes WoW

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Twitch streamer shroud finds new weapon skins in Valorant „Pay2Lose“ – buys them anyway

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In Valorant there are new premium skins for your weapons. The so-called “Ruination Skins” are stylish and look cool, but according to Twitch streamer shroud, they are actually “Pay2Lose”.

What are these weapon skins? Once again, there is a premium skin bundle for the weapons in Riot’s team shooter Valorant. The Ruination Bundle does not bring any crazy dragons as weapons, but the weapons have stylish animations and sound effects. The bundle includes skins for the following weapons in the game:

  • Ghost
  • Phantom
  • Guardian
  • Spectre

Additionally, there are spray logos, cards, a weapon charm, and a sword as a skin for the melee knife. All together, it is available for 8,700 Valorant Points (the premium currency in Valorant). That is around 90 euros, depending on the exchange rate!

Are the skins a good idea?

That’s why shroud calls them “Pay2Lose”: The pro gamer and Twitch streamer shroud has looked at the new skins and reflected on them. In a video, he states clearly: “If you use these skins, then that’s definitely Pay2Lose”.

The reason for this bold statement is that the skins with their additional effects are very conspicuous and distract from the gameplay. In addition, they have different sound effects and are therefore louder and audible for longer than the vanilla version or other skins of the same weapon.

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Since it is important in Valorant to play tactically and be as quiet and inconspicuous as possible, such flashy skins actually contradict the philosophy of the game.

These skins are cool, but you don’t gain any advantage. All you get is a skin that looks really cool, but you have a disadvantage when they are so loud and annoying that they jump right in your face with the effects and all the stuff.

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That’s why he buys them anyway: Nonetheless, vanity prevails for shroud, and he ultimately spends the 8,700 Valorant Points on the bundle and gets the skins. His reasoning: “They look so damn cool, so I’m just gonna buy them damn it.”

The relatively high cost for the bundle should not be a problem for successful streamers like shroud. He has also paid over $13,000 for a private jet just because he had to quickly get to a raid in WoW Classic.

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Pokémon GO: Yveltal counter – The best attackers for the legendary boss

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With Yveltal, a legendary boss has appeared in Pokémon GO. Here you will find the right counters against Yveltal that you should use in the raid.

Update, July 12, 2021 – When is Yveltal coming to Pokémon GO? Yveltal is returning like the other legendary bosses on July 18, 2021, for one day in the raids. At the Pokémon GO Fest 2021, it is one of the monsters you can encounter in raids.

Its last appearance was not long ago. Yveltal first appeared in 2021 during the “Illuminating Legends Y” event.

During the event, Yveltal will appear in some level 5 raids of Pokémon GO. To succeed, you need really good attackers that are effective against the legendary boss. The following overview shows which ones are worth it.

Yveltal counters, moveset, and all info about the raid boss

Yveltal Pokemon GO
Yveltal is the new legendary boss

These counters are worth it: Yveltal is vulnerable to monsters of the types Electric, Fairy, Ice, and Rock. Therefore, you should equip your raid teams mainly with monsters of these types.

Yveltal is a raid boss of the Dark and Flying type, which is boosted in foggy and windy weather.

PokémonMoveset
ZekromCharge Beam + Thunder Shock
Mega AmpharosCharge Beam + Thunder Shock
(Crypto-) RaikouThunder Shock + Thunder Punch
(Crypto-) ZapdosThunder Shock + Thunderbolt
Landorus (Therian Forme)Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
(Crypto-) ElectivireThunder Shock + Thunder Shock
(Crypto-) MagnezoneSpark + Thunder Shock
(Crypto-) MamoswinePowder Snow + Avalanche
RhyperiorCatapult + Rock Throw
(Crypto-) TyranitarCatapult + Stone Edge
RampardosCatapult + Rock Slide
(Crypto-) GardevoirCharm + Dazzling Gleam
(Crypto-) SnoruntIcy Wind + Avalanche
Mega AmpharosVolt Switch + Thunder Cannon

What attacks can Yveltal learn? Yveltal can learn as a fast attack the moves Snarl (Dark), Foul Play (Dark), and Air Slash (Flying).

In the charged attacks, it can carry the moves Dark Pulse (Dark), Hurricane (Flying), Focus Blast (Fighting), Hyper Beam (Normal), and Psychic (Psychic).

You can equip Yveltal either as a flying attacker with Air Slash and Hurricane or go with Snarl and Dark Pulse for the Dark type.

Mega Evolutions: Since Yveltal is vulnerable to Electric attacks, it is worthwhile to bring an electric Mega Evolution into battle. With Mega Ampharos and Mega Ampharos, you can also further reinforce other electric counters. Alternatively, Mega Abomasnow is also worth it as a direct Ice attacker.

How many trainers are needed? If you use the right counters, a group of 4 trainers should be able to defeat the Yveltal raid.

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How strong is Yveltal in Pokémon GO?

That’s good: Basically, it is a new legendary Pokémon from the sixth generation. Anyone who wants to fill their Pokédex should grab it.

It is also an interesting option in PvP. In gym and raid battles, it can deal a decent amount of damage as a Dark or Flying attacker.

That’s bad: With its current moveset, Yveltal is more useful than, for example, Xerneas and can be effectively used in battles, but it will not become an absolute top attacker in the Dark or Flying categories.

In both type categories, it is outclassed by other monsters. You can find a list of the best attackers in Pokémon GO by type here.

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Pokémon GO: New promo code distributes gifts for your avatar

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A new promo code is available in July 2021 for Pokémon GO. It can give your avatar some new outfits in the game. 

This is the new promo code: The new code comes from Samsung but can be redeemed by all players in Pokémon GO – both on Android and iOS devices.

The code is:

  • KUAXZBJUTP3B7

What does the new promo code provide? With the new code, you can unlock new clothing for your game avatars. Included are a new cap and a shirt with the text ‘Awesome’. Once you have redeemed the code, you will find the new cosmetics directly in your wardrobe overview. You can select them via the ‘Customize’ tab in the trainer menu.

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How to redeem promo codes in Pokémon GO

Here’s how you can use the code: If you are using Android devices, entering the promo code is quite simple. You can just open the in-game shop and scroll down. There you will find the field where you can enter the code.

Promo Code Pokémon
On Android, entering is very easy

On iOS, you have to take a small detour. There is no simple input field in the shop.
Instead, you need to head to a special Niantic website to redeem bonuses. Just click on the following link: Redeem promo code (via Niantic).

On the page, you need to log in with your credentials. After that, the page will show an input field where you can enter the code. If everything worked, the game will notify you the next time you open it that you have unlocked a bonus. Then you should be able to retrieve the items.

The bonus will also be marked as redeemed in the journal. So if you miss the notification, you can also check there to see if everything went as planned.

What’s happening in Pokémon GO? This week the GO Fest 2021 is happening in the game. There you will encounter the mysterious Pokémon Meloetta, and it will revolve a lot around music. In addition, there will be many legendary raids. You can find all about it here:

So if you still need one or two legendary Pokémon for your collection or want to secure some special spawns, don’t miss the upcoming weekend in Pokémon GO!

Are you looking forward to the event? And how are you preparing for it? Tell us in the comments and discuss with other trainers here on MeinMMO!

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WoW: 3 classes receive big buffs, but one is left in the cold

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A round of balance changes is coming to World of Warcraft. We reveal which classes are getting buffs and which are facing nerfs.

Players are preparing for the big “World First” race in World of Warcraft, but before that happens, Blizzard is making some adjustments to the classes. A few specializations need improvements, while the Shadow Priest is receiving a slight nerf.

What is changing? Generally, there are changes to four different classes, with most adjustments being clear improvements and significant buffs. Only the Shadow Priests seem to have been considered a bit too strong, which is why they are enduring minor nerfs. The details of the changes are:

Hunter

  • Beast Mastery
    • The damage of Kill Command has been increased by 15%.
    • The damage of Cobra Shot has been increased by 15%.
    • The damage of Puncture Shot has been increased by 15%.
    • The damage of Multishot has been increased by 15%.
    • The damage of Deadly Shot has been increased by 15%.
  • Marksmanship
    • The damage of Aimed Shot has been increased by 10%.
    • The damage of Arcane Shot has been increased by 10%.
    • The damage of Multishot has been increased by 10%.
    • The damage of Rapid Fire has been increased by 10%.
    • The damage of Deadly Shot has been increased by 15%.
  • Survival
    • The damage of Serpent Sting has been increased by 10%.
    • The damage of Fire Bomb has been increased by 10%.
    • The damage of Raptor Strike has been increased by 10%.
    • The damage of Mongoose Bite has been increased by 10%.
    • The damage of Flanking Strike has been increased by 10%.
    • The damage of Deadly Shot has been increased by 10%.
WoW Legion Fire Mage
Fire Mages receive significant buffs for their main spells.

Mage

  • Fire
    • The damage of Fireball has been increased by 20%.
    • The damage of Fire Blast has been increased by 15%.
    • The damage of Pyroblast has been increased by 5%.

Warlock

  • Affliction
    • The damage of all spells has been increased by 5%.

Priest

  • Shadow
    • Devouring Plague now deals 8% less damage.
    • Void Bolt is now amplified 5% less by the Medium Dissonant Echoes.

More about World of Warcraft can be found here:

When will the changes go live? The changes will go live with the maintenance from Tuesday to Wednesday (July 14, 2021). Appropriately, at the start of the new WoW week, the adjustments will be implemented, and you can benefit from the improvements – or be sad that the Shadow Priest has been nerfed.

Are you playing one of the affected classes? What do you think about the changes? Urgently needed or are these adjustments too significant?

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Pokémon GO: Catching, Countering and Defeating Zapdos – How It Works 2021

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Zapdos is the member of the legendary bird trio that can be caught in Pokémon GO. In this guide, we will show you how to counter Zapdos to then get the chance to catch the bird. With the right counter Pokémon, you will achieve a quick victory against Zapdos as a raid boss.

Update, July 11, 2021 on Zapdos: Zapdos reappears on July 18, 2021, on the second event day of the Pokémon GO Fest in the game. It is one of the legendary Pokémon that you should definitely catch at GO Fest 2021.

If you defeat Zapdos as a raid boss, you then have the chance to catch it. We will show you which monsters give you a good chance of victory.

Zapdos Max CP (CP) and Weaknesses

Just like with the other legendary birds, Articuno and Moltres, the fight against Zapdos will not be “doable” alone. You should find a group of trainers and take on this raid boss together.

Zapdos is of the Type Electric and Flying and has many strong counter Pokémon. It has a maximum of 2015 CP after capture. In rain and wind, it receives a weather bonus and can have up to 2519 CP. If you catch a Zapdos with such a value, it has an IV of 100%.

Pokémon GO Legendary-Pokemon

Zapdos Raid Counter – How to Defeat It

Many trainers dream of owning the complete collection of all Pokémon. An important part of that is the legendary bird trio. The Electric bird has many counter options. Zapdos takes heavy damage from Rock and Ice attacks. According to Pokebattler, these are the best attackers against Zapdos (via pokebattler.com):

  • Rhydon with Rock Smash and Stone Edge
  • Walrein with Powder Snow and Avalanche
  • Rampardos with Rock Smash and Rock Slide
  • Terrakion with Rock Smash and Rock Slide
  • Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
  • Tyranitar with Rock Smash and Stone Edge

Other Zapdos Counters:

  • Glaceon with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  • Snorunt with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  • Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
  • Landorus with Rock Throw and Rock Slide

Catching Zapdos – Chances are Low

Anyone who has managed to fight a legendary Pokémon must face the next task: catching the Pokémon. This task may sound easy in theory but causes many trainers trouble in practice.

Legendary Pokémon have a base catch rate of only about 3% – We therefore recommend using berries to increase your chances. The buddy distance for legendary Pokémon is 20 kilometers for one candy.

Another sought-after legendary Pokémon is Mewtwo. We will show you what kind of Pokémon it is and where you can get Mewtwo.

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