Destiny 2: Open Umbral Engrams – How to Focus Them in 2021

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Destiny 2 has brought back the popular Umbral Engrams, allowing you to determine your own loot. In this guide, we explain how to focus them, what the Triumph Hammer has to do with it, and where to open these Engrams.

The most important points at a glance: In Destiny 2, Season 13, the Season of the Chosen started on February 9, 2021. Guardians are hunting new Exotics and must stop the might of a Cabal Princess. The fresh Destiny chapter has also revamped the sandbox.

  • Included now are the so-called Umbral Engrams.
  • Many players are already familiar with these from Season 11 (2020), but the loot mechanics work differently in the new year.

MeinMMO explains here what Umbral Engrams are, how to focus them, and what the Prism Decoder and Triumph Hammer play an important role in.

What are Umbral Engrams in Destiny 2?

With them, you can determine your own loot and farm targeted God Rolls on weapons and armor from a large pool.

Where can I find Umbral Engrams in Season 13?

You just need to play activities in Destiny 2 (More in the article). You can also randomly receive an Umbral Engram by defeating enemies. If you have one, you’ll see it at the top right of your character’s inventory.

How do I open Umbral Engrams?

They are Engrams (dark purple), but unlike legendary or exotic Engrams, they are not redeemed at the Cryptarch. You must go to the Umbral Decoder or Prism Transformer.

Where is the Prism Transformer 2021?

To focus or decrypt an Umbral Engram, you need to go to the H.E.L.M. Select this new location in the top left of the Tower map.

A collection of various Umbral Engrams

In these activities, you will receive Umbral Engrams:

  • Battlegrounds
  • Patrols
  • Strikes
  • Crucible
  • Gambit
  • The Trial by Fire
  • Public Events
  • The Blind Well
  • Nightmare Hunts
  • Exotic Challenges
  • Imperium Hunts

Additionally, you unlock opportunities for more or better Umbral Engrams through seasonal upgrades. As mentioned, you also have a small chance to receive them by defeating regular enemies throughout the world.

You can carry up to 10 Umbral Engrams in your inventory – beyond that, they go to the Postmaster. However, remember that you also need space for legendary Engrams.

The Umbral Decoder and Prism Transformer in detail

If you’ve acquired an Umbral Engram, you have two options available.

  • Unpack directly at the Umbral Decoder
  • Focus at the Prism Transformer and then decode

You can find both apparatuses right next to each other in the H.E.L.M.

At the Umbral Decoder, you open Umbral Engrams

This is what the Umbral Decoder can do: Here, you open an Umbral Engram without further ado. You can find this machine right at the spawn point of the H.E.L.M., when you enter from the Tower – not like in Season 11 at the Vagabond.

If you unpack the Umbral Engram directly, a random legendary weapon or armor can drop as a reward. However, unpacking costs you nothing. It’s akin to the Cryptarch and normal Engrams.

Focusing Umbral Engrams to determine loot

This is what the Prism Transformer can do: Here, things get more complicated. You interact with this machine a little to the right of the spawn point in the H.E.L.M. When you click the Prism Transformer, you must select the Cabal symbol, and another screen with a hammer in the background will open:

Here you will find 3 focusing levels

What is focusing? You also open Umbral Engrams here, but this time it costs resources. However, you can determine what kind of loot is in your Umbral Engram. Determining the contents of an Umbral Engram is called “focusing” in Destiny.

  • You can choose whether you want a weapon, armor, or even just new seasonal gear.
  • The more specifically you want to narrow down the loot pool from which the item in the Engram comes, the more expensive it will be.
  • Initially, only fairly coarse focusing options are available to you.
  • Throughout the season, however, you will unlock more precise focusing options that allow you to determine which stats the armor should have or whether you will find the new Cabal Sniper Rifle in the Engram, for example.

Once an Umbral Engram is focused, you still need to take it to the Umbral Decoder.

If you’re wondering where to carry out rank-ups or find seasonal mods in Season 13, you’ll need to walk a bit further. At the back of the H.E.L.M., you’ll find the strategy table. Here, you improve your Triumph Hammer and receive packages when you complete seasonal challenges.

How to obtain Prism Lenses and unlock new focus

In total, you have 3 levels of focus to choose from. You unlock the first level right at the start of the season. However, to have better narrowing for Umbral Engrams, you need to unlock the level 2 and 3 focuses – you do this with Prism Lenses.

Here’s how to get more options: Through weapon or ability kills or completing specific objectives. You will see the exact task when you navigate over the focusing option at the Prism Transformer.

  • For example, eliminate 750 enemies with Sniper Rifles or Bows to obtain the level 2 focus and guarantee a Sniper Rifle or Bow will be in the Umbral Engram.
  • If you then eliminate 2,100 enemies with these weapons, you will receive the level 3 focus for it and have an additional perk choice for your Sniper Rifles and Bows.

Some Prism Lenses can also be obtained from smashed Tribute Chests at the end of the Battleground activity. The third way to get a Prism Lens and a new focus is randomly when completing an activity.

Some of the new weapons from Season 13 that you can also find in Umbral Engrams

In summary: If you want to influence your loot, even farm specific weapons or receive armor with matching stats, you need to focus the Umbral Engram at the Prism Transformer.

Throughout Season 13, you will receive more focusing options. Remember that the more specific the focus, the higher the cost.

Stop… this is why the Triumph Hammer is so important

What focusing costs: If you were wondering why a formidable hammer floats in the background of the Prism Transformer – there is a good reason. You mostly pay for level 2 and 3 focuses with your Triumph Hammer. Even at level 1, some focuses cost Hammer Charges.

The required Hammer Charges vary from 1 to 5. Additionally, you must also spend Cabal Gold or Legendary Shards.

You can find a detailed guide to the new Triumph Hammer, how to upgrade it, and where to get Cabal Gold here on MeinMMO:

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This is why you have plenty of time: The loot mechanics around the Umbral Engrams and the Prism Transformer can seem quite overwhelming at first. Our tip: Play through Season 13 at your own pace, gradually focus loot from the Umbral Engrams, and enhance the Prism Transformer.

Through the seasonal challenges, you will be gradually introduced to the topic. And by the end of the season, you will likely be swimming in Umbral Engrams. Additionally, the seasonal content is expected to remain relevant throughout year 4 of Destiny 2.

More about Season 13:

MeinMMO updates this article during the season to keep you up to date.

If you have any questions about Umbral Engrams or the focuses? Or have you come across some good tips that you find missing here? Let us and the other readers know in the comments.

However, you won’t find the new quest weapon of Season 13 in Umbral Engrams. You have to earn it through a quest: How to quickly obtain the new grenade launcher in Destiny 2 – How strong is it?

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Lost Light has been released in Germany – Ideal if you want to play a hardcore shooter on Android

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The hard-hitting hardcore shooter Lost Light is now available for mobile devices in this country. Learn everything about the soft launch and the content of Lost Light on Android here.

What is Lost Light? Lost Light is described by the developers as a mix of survival, hardcore shooter, and battle royale. As a member of a special forces unit, you must enter a death zone and loot valuable goods.

Along the way, you encounter other players and bots, with whom you compete for the loot. The goal is to escape with the loot and not die, as you will lose everything you have collected and your equipped gear. The game thus resembles the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov.

When does Lost Light release? Starting today, July 1, 2021, you can download the shooter Lost Light on Android from the Play Store. You can find the link via the homepage of Lost Light.

You can find more information about the game in our interview with the lead developer here.

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Broken bones, starvation, and plenty of weapon mods – The features of Lost Light

What are the features of the game? Lost Light emphasizes hardcore shooter gameplay with realistic effects and many customization options. Some of the unique features include:

  • Your avatars will pant and wheeze when they are exhausted. So don’t run around constantly
  • If you carry too much, you will move slower and become easy prey. So don’t carry more than you are willing to handle
  • You can kill and loot defeated enemies or team up with them.
  • You can customize your weapons in various ways, and thanks to the blueprint system, you can switch between pre-made variants in the game to adapt to tactical situations.
  • If you get wounded, you will bleed out if you don’t treat your wounds properly. You can also break bones and die of thirst or hunger. The survival aspect should thus also come into play.

Lost Light is all about providing you with an intense and brutal gaming experience where you can gain a lot but also lose a lot in each round.

If you’re also interested in other competitive mobile games, take a look at our list of the best free PvP games for iOS and Android.

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Rainbow Six Extraction says: You can’t just shoot wildly here

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In an interview, Game Director Patrik Méthé commented on Rainbow Six Extraction. The discussion revolved around the tactical gameplay and why it won’t simply be enough to rush in with a gun in this cooperative shooter. MeinMMO summarizes the latest information for you.

What kind of game is this? The project was originally known as Rainbow Six: Quarantine. It was later possibly renamed due to the Corona pandemic and is now called Extraction.

Rainbow Six: Extraction is a cooperative shooter based on the PvE mode Outbreak from Rainbow Six Siege.

  • It’s about a parasite that has broken out and is infecting everything. You as players are meant to prevent that.
  • You proceed together and play various characters, called Operators, with special abilities.
  • However, not much is known about the game modes and playable heroes yet.

It was also unclear whether the game would emphasize tactical approaches, as known from Rainbow Six Siege, or if it would take a more action-oriented route. Game Director Patrik Méthé has now commented on that.

You can already get a glimpse of the game in the first gameplay from E3 2021:

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Weapons are not enough to win

That’s why Extraction will be a tactical game: According to Méthé, one of the core principles of the game is that “weapons are not enough” to win. “To be successful, one must scout properly, recognize threats and opportunities. You need to communicate with your teammates, use the right equipment at the right time, and importantly, assess when it’s time to advance and when it’s time to retreat.”

According to the Game Director, players from Rainbow Six Siege will feel at home when they try Extraction. Both games would be very similar in their mechanics. However, the experience will be different, as the areas will be significantly more dangerous. Players will have to face dangerous alien variants and navigate through the zones.

Especially the aliens are meant to necessitate tactical approaches and prevent mindless rushing: “There are a number of games in this genre that are a lot of fun, as they allow the player to thoughtlessly mow down hundreds of enemies per session.

Since we are in the Rainbow Six universe, it was crucial for us that our game rewards tactical approaches to be successful,” says Méthé. “If you go in with brute force, you won’t achieve much success, especially on higher difficulty levels.”

Rainbow Six Extraction Crew
Tactical approaches with your crew will likely be important in the latest Rainbow Six installment.

Punishments for leaving the group and other features

This element returns from Siege: Punishments for players who leave matches. In Extraction, there will also be consequences for players leaving the session.

Although it is a cooperative game without PvP, this can lead to the loss of game progress, matchmaking bans, and even the loss of an Operator. However, details about this punishment system are not yet available.

These are other known features: One of the core elements of the game is called “Sprawl” – a substance produced by the parasite that spreads across the map. Archæan move faster on the Sprawl and players slower. But players can destroy it by shooting at it.

There are also other tactical elements:

  • There is a special flashlight called “React Light” that highlights enemies and weak points
  • There are expected to be about 18 different Operators with unique abilities (according to an initial sneak peek of the selection)
  • There are different enemy types with various abilities
  • You can set up reinforcements for walls to block paths and restrict enemies
  • In one level, there are so-called Sub Zones that become increasingly difficult and are separated by airlocks
  • Walls will also be destructible and thus a tactical factor

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When is the release of Rainbow Six Extraction? The cooperative shooter is set to release on September 16, 2021.

For which platforms is the release planned? The game will be released on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

So far, 9 Operators are known, which we have already introduced to you here: These are the playable characters of Rainbow Six: Extraction and what they can do

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Pokémon GO: Deoxys returns in defense form – Use these counters

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In Pokémon GO Deoxys returns in its defense form to raids. Here you will find the right counters to catch Deoxys.

When does Deoxys defense form appear? The mysterious Pokémon Deoxys returns on July 1, 2021, starting at 8:00 PM in tier-5 raids. It will remain there until July 16, 2021, at 10:00 AM, when it will be replaced by Mewtwo.

What kind of Pokémon is that? The mysterious Pokémon Deoxys has several forms that can be caught in Pokémon GO.

  • Normal form
  • Attack form
  • Speed form
  • and defense form

The latter is characterized by a particularly high defensive value and is the Pokémon you will face in raids. The other forms are currently not available.

How to defeat it in the raid, we will show you here.

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Deoxys in its defense form is coming to the raids

The best counters against Deoxys defense form

These counters are worth it against Deoxys: The defense form of Deoxys belongs to the Psychic-type Pokémon and is weak against Ghost, Dark, and Bug types.

If you can rely on Mega Pokémon, Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball or Mega Houndoom with Howl and Giga Drain are good options.

Otherwise, use the following counters against Deoxys:

  • Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut + Shadow Ball
  • Shadow Snibunna with Howl + Giga Drain
  • Shadow Tyranitar with Bite + Crunch
  • Darkrai with Howl + Shadow Ball
  • Shadow Banette with Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
  • Skelabra with Burden + Shadow Ball
  • Gengar with Lick + Shadow Ball
  • Giratina (Altered Form) with Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
  • Yveltal with Howl + Foul Play
  • Trikephalo with Bite + Foul Play

How many trainers are needed for Deoxys defense form? The defense form is very strong defensively. You need at least three trainers under ideal conditions to beat it – likely more.

Can it be Shiny? The Shiny variant is not yet available for the defense form.

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What is the use of Deoxys defense form? In PvE, Deoxys doesn’t bring much. The defense form has no particularly high attack value and is therefore not usable as an arena or raid attacker. It is also not usable as a defender in gyms as it belongs to the mysterious Pokémon.

In PvP, however, Deoxys is very useful, especially in its defense form thanks to its strong defensive values. So if you’re looking for a good Pokémon for the battle league, you might consider Deoxys.

Also, a lot is currently happening in Pokémon GO besides the return of Deoxys. Here you will find all events that are upcoming in July in Pokémon GO.

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Twitch viewer donates $200,000 to Vtuber – He doesn’t even react

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The viewer TwoBreaths donated an extremely high amount of money to a Vtuber on Twitch during a stream. The response to such a high donation was different than one might expect.

The VR Chat area of Twitch is known for various types of channels and videos. A smaller channel with just around 6000 followers recently received a huge gift from a viewer.

What kind of channel is this? Vtuber AeriytheNeko is a Twitch channel where several animated cat girls dance in revealing outfits and interact with viewers (via Twitch). Viewers can follow them using a VR headset and are consequently ‘closer’ to the action than watching normally on Twitch.

However, they remain silent. In their channel description, AeriytheNeko describes themselves as a “silent cat, on the hunt for head pats.” The whole setup reminds one a bit of the succubus that helped streamer sodapoppin to his ban.

This is what happened: During a stream, the viewer TwoBreaths donated an incredible $200,000, in the form of several donations. The first donation was for $100,000, followed by four more donations of $25,000 each. However, AeriytheNeko was not impressed; on the contrary: they didn’t even react to the donation and continued to dance very professionally.

You can see the whole thing in the clip:

Despite the lack of reaction, this must be a huge chunk of money for the channel. Because at this moment, it has just 5778 subscribers (as of June 30).

And this is not the only huge donation from TwoBreaths. MurderCrumpet also received a ton of cash.

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Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to Vtuber – Is That Even Possible?

How much money did TwoBreaths donate to MurderCrumpet? This Vtuber received around $50,000 from TwoBreaths. In contrast to AeriytheNeko, MurderCrumpet could hardly believe their luck, as you can see in the clip where a partial donation of $10,000 comes in:

The generosity of TwoBreaths also attracted the attention of other people, some even doubted that the donations were real.

Why do they doubt this? The clip of AeriytheNeko ended up on Reddit and sparked skepticism among some people regarding TwoBreaths. (via reddit.com)

One user asks how this donation of $100,000 could even happen. There are restrictions on certain amounts through PayPal.

It remains unclear whether these were real transactions or not. However, it would not be the first time that viewers on Twitch donated incredible amounts: Man streams to 2 viewers on Twitch, earns €70,000 in a magical night

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CoD Warzone: New update nerfs the most popular weapon – Patch notes

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The developers of Raven Software are adjusting the weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone and the FARA 83, which is an absolute favorite, is affected. What do the new patch notes bring?

Update July 3, 10:15 AM: The update is back and finally live, even with another change: CoD Warzone: New update is here – This time really and with additional buff

Update July 1, 08:00 AM: The update caused problems and developer Raven has temporarily pulled the patch. You can find out more here: CoD Warzone suddenly pulls the latest update – “Due to ongoing issues”

When is the update coming? As developer Raven Software announced via Twitter, the update will be available shortly. In the patch notes, it will be listed under “June 30,” so it should be active in your game today.

The update mainly deals with balancing the weapons in Season 4 of CoD Warzone. In addition to three direct weapon adjustments, several attachments will also be slightly modified.

We will show you the complete changes here.

Update on June 30 nerfs the FARA 83

This is changing for the FARA 83: The FARA 83 has established itself near the top of the meta in CoD Warzone since the start of Season 4 and is currently, according to data from “wzranked”, the most popular weapon in Battle Royale (via wzranked.com).

The strong FARA 83 impresses with good stability at high damage at all ranges. However, there were already concerns that the rifle might get nerfed.

A nerf is now on the way: According to the patch notes, the recoil of the FARA 83 is being “slightly” increased. The weapon is expected to be a bit less accurate in the future. How exactly the deviation will ultimately look in the game remains to be seen.

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The FARA is supposed to shoot less accurately

These weapons will also be adjusted: In addition to the FARA 83, two other weapons will be affected.

  • The C58 is one of the new weapons of Season 4. The recoil of this assault rifle will also be slightly increased.
  • Additionally, the Nail Gun will be nerfed. This SMG was particularly strong in close combat, a nerf had already been indicated. Its first damage range will now be reduced by 39 %. The developers explain that its effective range currently exceeds that of shotguns too much, and that one could take down opponents just as quickly or even faster while keeping twice the distance.

Update changes attachments: In addition to the weapons, the new update also targets several attachments – specifically, barrels. Here you can see all the changes:

  • The vertical recoil control of the Ranger barrel for assault rifles has been reduced from 15 % to 10 %. According to the patch notes, the AK-47 and XM4 are excluded.
  • For the Takedown (Access) for assault rifles, the horizontal recoil control is changing from 15 % to 10 %.
  • For the third barrel (Heavy Enhanced / Match Grade / VDV Enhanced) for LMGs and assault rifles, both vertical and horizontal recoil control will be reduced from 7.5 % to 5 %.
  • Similar changes apply to Spec Ops / Spetsnaz RPK / CMV Military: Here, vertical and horizontal recoil control will be reduced from 15 % to 10 %.

With these adjustments, the developers, according to the patch notes, aim to ensure that players’ mastery of a weapon leads to more success – and is less favored by recoil control. They also want to keep an eye on this issue in the future.

Meanwhile, another weapon has received a hefty buff: The Milano 821 was not really a favorite, but is now one of the top weapons.

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Miserable Milano 821 now belongs to the top weapons in CoD Warzone and can almost do everything

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The submachine gun Milano 821 used to fall into the category of “Why is this even in the game?” in Call of Duty: Warzone. But a big buff with Season 4 brought much attention to the Milano, and it can actually now be considered among the top weapons. MeinMMO explains why the submachine gun is suddenly on top.

What kind of weapon is this? The submachine gun Milano 821 is quite obviously inspired by the “Socimi Type 821-SMG” and was manufactured in the 1980s in Milan, Italy. The Israeli and much more well-known weapon “Uzi” served as inspiration, but the Type 821 was designed to offer a lower fire rate for more control and greater modification options (via Wikipedia).

In Warzone, the Milano has been part of the game since the integration of Cold War – but it hasn’t really played a significant role. Almost everything about the weapon was bad – poor damage and an annoying open-bolt delay that further increased the time-to-kill in close combat.

Thanks to a massive buff with Season 4, the Milano is now appearing on the “Best Weapons” radar of Warzone. The drastically increased damage and new range values put the Milano at a level where it excels as sniper support. But even as a long-range weapon, the submachine gun is now a legitimate choice, and the Milano can nearly be understood as an all-rounder. MeinMMO shows you details and offers setup suggestions.

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Milano 821 is now an all-round talent – One flaw remains

What makes the Milano strong? The submachine gun offers good control and after the buff, decent damage. Unlike most MP competitors, the Milano has only 2 damage ranges. Without attachments, the MP loses some damage at just under 20 meters – but that’s it. The strong MP5 from Cold War has 3 damage ranges and already loses its second damage value at 16 meters (without attachments).

This also makes the Milano strong at range and allows it to compete with the assault rifle FARA, which is currently regarded as the best weapon in the game. Despite the open-bolt delay of the Milano, the time-to-kill in both damage ranges is above that of the FARA. The range values are quite comparable – Milano enters its second damage range at around 20 meters, while FARA does so at about 27 meters (without attachments).

In addition to the pleasant advantages in range and damage, there’s the mobility of a submachine gun. Unlike an assault rifle, you’re quicker to aim, move faster, and have better hipfire and strafing (side movements). With Season 4, the Milano 821 is a strong choice at nearly all ranges.

Destiny 2: Here are the 10 most popular and best weapons from Season 14

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In Destiny 2, players have access to over 800 exotic and legendary weapons. We show you which 10 of these are most popular in the Season of the Splicer for PvE and why these powerful guns should not be missing from any loadout.

You can find it here: Each season, choosing the right loadout in Destiny 2 becomes more difficult. Old favorites and new weapons compete for the Guardians’ popularity. MeinMMO shows you the top 10 of the most popular legendary and exotic weapons from Season 14.

This time, the list is particularly exciting, as a bunch of newcomers is shaking up the old meta. The former number 1 is not even in the ranking anymore – even such classics as Falling Guillotine are missing here.

Where do the numbers come from? We refer to the data from Destinytracker.com (as of 30.06.2021).

  • The database lists the percentage usage and also indicates how many kills each weapon is responsible for.
  • If the numbers seem quite low to you, consider how many weapons Guardians equip and how many ways enemies can bite the dust.
  • We provide the location for each weapon as well as an explanation for its popularity.

Rank 10: Chromatin Rumble

The legendary auto rifle has been newly added in Season 14, and 2.68% of all Guardians use it. The kinetic weapon accounts for 3.85% of all kills in PvE.

The new auto rifle offers the option for two perks in the last slot

Why is the weapon so popular?

  • Chromatin Rumble is a fast-firing 720 auto rifle with a large magazine. It has an incredible base stability of 60 and an aim assist of 80. This way, the hail of bullets lands where the enemies stand.
  • You obtain Chromatin Rumble from the seasonal activities “Override” and “Excision”. You can also farm the new weapon specifically through the Umbral Engrams.
  • Keep an eye out for the new perks rolling on the seasonal splicer weapons. Alternatively, you also have strong classics like Kill Clip available. Just a versatile primary weapon.
  • If you have corrupted key codes, you can even obtain the auto rifle with an additional perk slot. This increases the chances for a God roll or lets you cover two situations with the interchangeable perks.

The rapid-fire ARs have long been overlooked by many Guardians and are now (rightfully) enamored by Chromatin Rumble.

Rank 9: Sheltered

The legendary fusion rifle Sheltered is the new quest weapon of Season 14, and 2.69% of all Guardians swear by it. However, with only 1.85% of all kills, the Void weapon is not that deadly in PvE, right?

Why is the weapon so popular?

  • Quest weapons are sought after by Guardians as they unlock strong legendaries through a quest. You have the freedom to choose whether you want to complete strikes, Gambit, or Crucible matches. MeinMMO tells you how to get Sheltered quickly.
  • Sheltered offers two options in both perk slots. This way, you can tailor the weapon to your preferences.
  • Either you focus on fast reloading and increased damage with a charged magazine or you choose better precision and more damage when you run out of ammo.
  • On top of that, Sheltered is for many the question of the moment 2.0. This popular top weapon is now in retirement, but has passed on its signature perk Backup Mag to Sheltered.

Sheltered plays with versatility and easy availability into the hearts of the Guardians. What is currently recommended by the pros in Destiny 2:

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Rank 8: Ignition Code

Ignition Code proves: new is (always) better. This legendary grenade launcher also arrived new in Season 14 for Destiny 2. The weapon is in 2.88% of all loadouts and accounts for 2.76% of all PvE kills.

The splicer weapons of Season 14 – Top left is Ignition Code

Why is the weapon so popular?

  • Ignition Code belongs to the 90s grenade launchers with kinetic damage. These require special ammunition, but have only one shot before you need to reload. Passively, this category increases your movement speed.
  • You obtain Ignition Code from the seasonal activities “Override” and “Excision”. You can also farm the new weapon specifically through the Umbral Engrams.
  • The perks leave nothing to be desired: blinding grenades to control hordes, or smart grenades for more damage? The otherwise rare perk Frenzy, healing, more super energy, two shots before reloading – everything is included. Virtually every roll of Ignition Code has something to offer.
  • You will see grenade launchers more often in this list. This is due to the seasonal artifact that is currently strongly boosting the category through its mods.

Rank 7: Legacy

Now something older: Legacy is the legendary precision shotgun from the “Deep Stone Crypt” raid and is used by 3.23% of players. In kills, that translates to only 0.85% of all PvE enemies dying from the shotgun – the lowest value on this list.

Why is the weapon so popular?

  • The kinetic weapon fires only one projectile compared to traditional shotguns, instead of a wide spread load – this is called a “slug shotgun”.
  • These slugs have very high range and slugs are after their PvE buff the strongest shotguns against bosses that can be fired safely from a Warlock Well.
  • As a kinetic weapon, Legacy deals 10% more damage than elemental weapons. Additionally, the unique perk pool of raid weapons: like all weapons from the Deep Stone Crypt, Legacy can drop with the powerful perk “Reconstruction” that automatically reloads the magazine and doubles the size on top of that.
  • The low kill rate comes from the fact that this weapon is a boss killer and is not often used against weak adds.

As we predicted in previous lists, Legacy will remain popular until a nerf for slug shotguns arrives (and none is in sight). However, since the ranking from Season 13, the top shotgun has indeed lost 5 places.

Rank 6: Plunderer’s Salvo

The grenade launcher Plunderer’s Salvo was introduced in Season 13. Today, 3.87% of Guardians use the quest weapon and a respectable 8.44% of all PvE kills are credited to this weapon.

Why is the weapon so popular?

  • Anyone can obtain the powerful grenade launcher through a quest – even directly as a masterwork. Whether you go for PvP, PvE, or Gambit is up to you: Here’s how to quickly get the new grenade launcher in Destiny 2 – How strong is it?
  • In contrast to many other legendary weapons, you have more freedom in perk selection. Quest weapons always come with fixed perks, but you can choose from two options depending on the situation.
  • This allows you to double the magazine, create chain reactions upon kills, deal more damage against bosses, or choose “Demolisher” which is used for many builds.
  • Plunderer’s Salvo also benefits greatly from the seasonal artifact of Season 14: faster reloading, more ammo, many orbs of power, higher handling, anti-champion effect, and boss killer mod, everything is included.

The easy availability and versatility ensure that the special weapon with Arc damage is even more popular than in the previous season. Last time, Plunderer’s Salvo was still in 9th place.

On the next and last page, we continue with an even stronger grenade launcher.

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Pokémon GO: Last raid hour with Regigigas today – Who should participate?

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In Pokémon GO, the last raid hour with Regigigas starts today, on June 30, 2021. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at who should take this opportunity and which counters you can use to defeat Regigigas quickly.

What is a raid hour? Every Wednesday, a one-hour raid event takes place in Pokémon GO. During this time, level 5 raids start in almost all gyms, where you can encounter legendary Pokémon.

This week, you will again encounter the legendary Pokémon Regigigas during the raid hour. This is already the second week in a row that it is available in level 5 raids and will be replaced tomorrow, on July 1, 2021, first by Bidiza and then at 8:00 PM by Deoxys in defense form as a raid boss. We have taken a look at who should take this last chance and have summarized all the information around Regigigas for you.

Raid Hour with Regigigas – Info and Counters

When does it start? The raid hour with Regigigas starts today at 6:00 PM local time and lasts for one hour. You will already see black raid eggs in the gyms beforehand, which will hatch promptly at the start at 6:00 PM. The event will end at 7:00 PM and the raids will decrease.

Is there Shiny Regigigas? Yes, Regigigas has been available as Shiny in Pokémon GO since June 17, 2021. With a bit of luck, you will encounter a shiny specimen. You can recognize it by its blue color.

Pokémon GO - Regigigas normal and Shiny
Regigigas normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

These counters you should use against Regigigas

The legendary Pokémon Regigigas is of the Normal type and comes from the 4th generation. Due to its type, it has a weakness against fighting Pokémon, which you should take advantage of to defeat Regigigas. With the help of the overview from Pokebattler, we have summarized the best counters against Regigigas (via pokebattler.com).

PokémonMoveset
MeistagrifCounter & Dynamite
LucarioCounter & Aura Sphere
MachampCounter & Dynamic Punch
KapilzCounter & Dynamic Punch
HariyamaCounter & Dynamic Punch
ToxicroakCounter & Dynamic Punch
SkarabornCounter & Close Combat
MewtwoPsycho Cut & Psychic
Demeteros (Therian form)Mud Shot & Superpower
BlazikenCounter & Fire Spin

How many trainers are needed? With the right counters, you can defeat Regigigas with just four trainers. To approach the raids more relaxed, you can also find a larger group or invite friends via remote raid. Of course, you can also participate in their raids using remote raid passes.

Who should participate in the raid hour today?

Regigigas is one of those Pokémon that are not commonly encountered in the game. Previously, trainers could only catch it in EX raids or receive it as a reward in the battle league from rank 20. Today, there is another reliable chance to complete the Pokédex with it.

But it also makes sense for trainers who are still hoping for a strong and/or shiny Regigigas to participate in today’s raid hour. Your next chance will be at the upcoming Pokémon GO Fest. There you can find Regigigas on July 18, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM in level 5 raids. When it will appear again afterwards is currently unknown.

How strong is Regigigas? Regigigas can shine with high values in attack, defense, and stamina according to the overview from Gamepress, but its available moveset is not enough to impress in battles against other monsters (via gamepress.gg). Therefore, it is not a suitable candidate for either the PvP league or raids.

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What comes next? From July 1, 2021, to July 16, 2021, you will encounter Deoxys in defense form in level 5 raids. Tomorrow, on July 1, 2021, another raid boss will also appear in the gyms.

Thus, in the context of the Bidiza takeover, you can also expect Bidiza in level 1, level 3, and even level 5 raids. Everything youneed to know about it has been summarized for you.

Will you use the raid hour today again or are you more looking forward to the new raid boss? And which team will you use against Regigigas today? Feel free to leave us a comment and share your experiences!

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WoW: Timegating in Patch 9.1 – What comes when?

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The new content of Patch 9.1 from World of Warcraft is being released piece by piece. But how long do we have to wait? What is coming when? Our comprehensive overview helps.

The Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination is finally live after long months of waiting. However, not all content is available right at launch. This is primarily due to the Fame system, which gradually unlocks story chapters and other content, allowing players to look forward to something new each week. The system is somewhat controversial in the community, as “timegating” is seen by many as just a frustrating factor.

We have prepared a list for you with all the content launching in the upcoming weeks. This way, you’ll always know exactly what you can tackle when – and what content you can look forward to.

Week 1: June 30 (Already live!)

  • The fundamentals of Patch 9.1 are live. These include all class changes, all adjustments to Torghast, and the new “Mythic+” system.
  • Layer 9 of Torghast is available and allows the gathering of Soul Ash to upgrade legendaries to rank 5 and 6.
  • Fame up to level 42 is available, granting a new set of Soulbind effects.
  • The first chapters of the Covenant campaign are available.

Week 2: July 7

  • A new part (3) of the Covenant campaign is available, at the end of which you unlock flying and a special covenant mount.
  • Fame can be unlocked up to level 45.
  • The raid “Sanctum of Domination” opens on normal and heroic difficulty. The final boss (Sylvanas) will have an accompanying cool cinematic.
  • The mega-dungeon “Tazavesh” (mythic only) opens.
  • Players can collect Shards of Domination for their gear and use them as loot from the Sanctum of Domination.
  • Layer 10 of Torghast will be unlocked and grants even more Soul Ash.
  • Season 2 of Shadowlands begins – a new season for PvP and Mythic+ with a new affix.

Week 3: July 14

  • The raid “Sanctum of Domination” opens on Mythic. The World First race among the professional guilds begins.
  • The first LFR wing of the Sanctum of Domination opens.
  • From the Great Vault, players can now obtain upgraded loot from season 2.
  • Layer 11 of Torghast opens and grants access to even more Soul Ash.
  • At Fame level 48, players can unlock a covenant-specific legendary.
  • Fame level 48 is the maximum achievable.
  • Part 4 of the Covenant campaign is available.
WoW Shadowlands Torghast Environment
New layers in Torghast are opening.

Week 4: July 21

  • Layer 12 of Torghast will be unlocked and grants access to even more Soul Ash.
  • Fame can be collected up to level 51. New features for Soulbinds and a stamina increase await.
  • Part 5 of the Covenant campaign is available.

Week 5: July 28

  • Fame can be collected up to level 54 and unlocks the last feature for most Soulbinds.
  • The second LFR wing of the Sanctum of Domination opens.
  • Part 6 of the Covenant campaign is available.

Week 6: August 4

  • Fame can be collected up to level 57. The last features for the remaining Soulbinds are unlocked.
  • Part 7 of the Covenant campaign is available.

Week 7: August 11

  • Fame can be unlocked up to level 60. A stamina increase, a higher item level through World Quests, and improved media for some Soulbinds await.
  • The third LFR wing of the Sanctum of Domination opens.
  • Part 8 of the Covenant campaign is available.

Week 8: August 18

  • Fame can be unlocked up to level 63. Improved media for more Soulbinds are available.
  • The last part of the Covenant campaign is available.

Week 9: August 25

  • Fame can be unlocked up to level 65, which unlocks another set of improved media.
  • The last LFR wing of the Sanctum of Domination opens, allowing players to face Sylvanas here as well.

More about WoW Shadowlands and Patch 9.1 can be found here:

What’s coming next? By early September, Patch 9.1 should keep players entertained. After that, there will only be a handful of new unlocks, such as additional Anima bonuses or cosmetic rewards. By October, all players should trickle in at Fame level 80 and slowly but surely look towards the next content update, for which there will surely be first information.

Are you looking forward to the coming weeks? Or is the whole timegating just annoying for you?

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Windows 11: What’s new? The 7 most important changes at a glance

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Microsoft has introduced the latest version of its operating system with Windows 11. MeinMMO presents the most important innovations that you will see in Windows 11.

Windows 11 not only gets a new design from Microsoft but also some new features. Some of these are interesting for gamers, while others primarily target users in home office and work environments.

But what innovations are there in Windows 11? We present the most important changes and explain what role they will play for Windows 11.

The Start Menu changes its position

The first and most obvious change is the relocation of the Start Menu. Previously, the button was located on the left side in nearly every version of Windows. Some users may instinctively go to the left edge in the first months to look for the button. For owners of particularly wide monitors, however, the centered position should be much more comfortable.

If you don’t want to get used to it or if you don’t like the centered menu, you can readjust it in the settings. Under Settings (Personalization → Taskbar), you can move the Start Menu back to the left.

Windows 11: Start Menu
Windows 11: This is what the new Start Menu looks like.

Menus are streamlined and made clearer

Microsoft has also revamped the menus and settings in Windows 11. Many settings, such as showing subfolders or renaming your computer, are now significantly easier to find.

Additionally, the menus on the left side will now always be visible. You no longer have to jump back and forth, which should greatly improve the overview and navigation through the menus in the future.

New On-Screen Keyboard

Previously, Windows relied on a minimal on-screen keyboard that was only helpful when no physical keyboard was connected to the PC. In Windows 11, Microsoft has fundamentally redesigned the keyboard and equipped it with new features:

  • You now have access to emojis and GIFs integrated into the keyboard.
  • There is an expanded clipboard, word suggestions, and handwriting recognition.
  • You can also create your own design.
  • You can no longer display a digital number pad.

Widgets

With Windows 11, widgets make a comeback. Some may remember widgets from Windows 7, and even in Windows 10, you had at least the option to integrate the weather into the taskbar.

In Windows 11, you can now place widgets and customize them to your needs. This includes not only the weather but also a news feed and an area for your interests, which is supposed to be AI-driven. However, we cannot say with certainty what it will look like in the final version.

Windows 11: Widget and News Feed
This is what the widget and news feed look like.

Multi-Window Support

Windows 11 should make it much easier for you in the future when working with multiple windows, user interfaces, or monitors. This is especially good news for users who work with two or more monitors:

  • There is a new way to arrange windows on the desktop. You can then directly access your assigned windows via the taskbar.
  • Windows 11 is also supposed to remember the positions of your windows. If you have a row of windows open on two monitors and put your computer in standby or disconnect the second monitor, Windows should remember the arrangement of your windows.
Windows 11: Multi-Window Support
With the new tool, you should be able to arrange your tabs and windows.

Auto-HDR should provide prettier graphics

Auto HDR is an algorithmic tool developed to enable better representation of older titles that previously did not have high dynamic range (HDR). In its simplest implementation, HDR gives games a wider color range with improved contrast and color accuracy.

This way, even older games can look prettier and more modern. However, a HDR-capable monitor is also required along with Windows 11.

Further features that Windows 11 aims to convince gamers with are presented in detail in this article:

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Updates are supposed to be smaller and faster

An important topic in Windows continues to be updates. Microsoft has explained that they should run much more quickly and be up to 40% smaller than before.

The note that updates will run in the background without user intervention in the future may not please everyone, as Windows 10 has had its share of issues with faulty updates in the past. The two upgrades released in 2018 to versions 1803 and 1809 were fraught with errors and had to be rolled back by Microsoft (via Heise.de)

By now, Microsoft has eased the compulsory updates for feature upgrades, but has not removed them: an upcoming feature upgrade will be offered to you, but the installation must be activated manually.

Android apps are coming to Windows

Windows 11 is expected to officially be able to run Android apps. This could be especially a great feature for mobile gamers who do not want to take out their phone for a few dailies.

Microsoft integrates the Amazon App Store into its own store, allowing you to conveniently install apps from the Amazon store on your Windows PC.

However, this is not native support: in the background, Windows will rely on an emulator so that you can use Android apps on Windows 11.

Windows Store with Android apps.
A look into the new Windows Store with the Android apps.

Also exciting for gamers and Windows users: Microsoft has now released the open beta for Xbox Cloud Gaming. This offers particularly advantages for those who could not purchase a fast graphics card but still want to game with decent details. Besides a Game Pass subscription, you mainly need a fast internet connection.

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Dead by Daylight can do anything and that is really annoying

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Cortyn is once again getting upset about Dead by Daylight. No surprise, as the same mistakes are being made over and over again.

My love-hate relationship with Dead by Daylight has been expressed many times, but currently there is another major issue brewing in the community. I want to take the boycott of Dead by Daylight as an opportunity to explain a bit why Dead by Daylight can afford so many blunders. With each DLC, the game keeps making the same mistakes and takes forever to fix them. The problems include:

  • Bugs with newly released killers
  • 6 -12 months waiting time until critical issues are fixed
  • A continually growing grind for newcomers
  • Recurring bugs that return every few patches
  • Poor matchmaking
  • Battle passes that are filled with more and more boring stuff
  • Close to unplayability on old consoles (PS4 and Xbox One)

The current state after the release of the “Resident Evil” chapter is so bad that the developers have disabled the “Disconnect penalty”. Anyone who leaves a match early is usually temporarily banned for a few minutes – the time increases the more often one disconnects. However, since Dead by Daylight is currently in such an unstable state that disconnects due to technical issues occur more frequently, the penalty has been disabled.

This leads to the “great” effect that players are also more likely to disconnect if they are found first as survivors or are blinded too often as killers with the flashlight.

Disconnecting is currently “in” again and ruins the fun for everyone who wants to play fairly.

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Disconnecting is currently “in”.

Furthermore, the current content from Resident Evil is practically nonexistent – the new map is still disabled even 2 weeks after launch.

Don’t get me wrong. I really like Dead by Daylight, even though for a long time it was just a substitute for Evolve for me. If I didn’t like Dead by Daylight, I definitely wouldn’t have put in over 2,500 hours into the game and I certainly wouldn’t still be playing it for several hours each week at night. To be honest, I’m currently waiting for a full lobby while writing this article.

But it is simply a shame that Dead by Daylight gets away with all of this. For years, players have been demanding fewer large patches and a stronger focus on improving game quality.

But that is missing.

Why can Dead by Daylight get away with everything?

This is not a particularly difficult question to answer, although there are quite a few reasons for it.

The most important reason is probably: Dead by Daylight holds a monopoly. Sure, there are a few other asymmetric games, but most are more like small passion projects, cater to a different target audience, or are simply not polished enough.

A few years ago, it seemed like Dead by Daylight had gotten a real competitor. With “Friday the 13th the Game”, there was a strong license that wanted a share of the horror-slasher pie – but that fizzled out. At launch, the game was very bugged, and as soon as one recovered from that, there was a nasty lawsuit over the brand that the original author claimed for himself. Development had to be halted, and the game is practically dead.

In the future, the game “Evil Dead” could potentially become a serious competitor for Dead by Daylight. Although there are only a few early trailers so far, the direction seems to be similar. What is a bit ironic, though, is that Ash Williams, the main character from “Evil Dead” is also a playable character in Dead by Daylight.

Dead by Daylight Nemesis Big
The Nemesis brought many bugs with it.

But even more makes Dead by Daylight untouchable, no matter how annoying the bugs are. The strong licenses. That Dead by Daylight was able to secure Michael Myers and Laurie Strode from the “Halloween” franchise very early on must have helped a lot in obtaining further licenses later. Just think about which well-known horror icons are now all involved:

  • Freddy Krueger (Nightmare on Elm Street)
  • Bubba Sawyer (Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
  • Amanda Young (SAW)
  • Ghost Face (Scream)
  • Pyramid Head (Silent Hill)
  • the Demogorgon (Stranger Things)
  • Nemesis (Resident Evil)

Dead by Daylight is basically the “Super Smash Bros” of horror games. More and more franchises only strengthen this position further, enhance the untouchability and simultaneously make the game more attractive for other franchises. Because who wouldn’t want to see their killer among these legends?

The success also justifies the developers. The numbers on Steam are regularly increasing. While there are always short spikes upwards with a new chapter followed by a slight decline – the trend over the last few years is, however, a consistent upward.

Dead by Daylight Player Chart All Time
The player counts of Dead by Daylight – more or less a constant upward trend. (Source: steamcharts – as of 29.06.2021, 15:30)

And that annoys me immensely. The game needs a serious wake-up call. Dead by Daylight keeps making the same mistakes, bringing the same bugs, and clinging to outdated mechanics – like the endless blood web grind for perks. The community has made countless suggestions for improvements that would objectively contribute to a better game – most of them just fizzle out. Sometimes you get a “Yes, we are working on it,” only to hear nothing more for 2 years.

More of Cortyn’s Complaining Wednesday can be found here:

Because I care so much about the game – and I just had to restart the game for the second time this evening due to a crash – I think the “DeadByBoycott” idea is really good. Just spend no money in the game for 3 months and hope that enough players join in to send a clear message to the developers.

I doubt, however, that it will make a difference, as currently, there is little that can challenge the dominance of Dead by Daylight.

But maybe it will work and the developers will wake up. It would be best for the community and best for the game. But perhaps not for the balance sheets of the developers and publishers.

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Doom Eternal finally has its next-gen upgrade – with a big caveat on the PS5

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The Hell Shooter Doom Eternal finally received a next-gen upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 29. This brings some technical and visual improvements. However, the PS5 version lacks a feature, which has frustrated many players.

What is this upgrade? The new upgrade brings various improvements and new features for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This includes ray tracing, which is now also available for PC.

Here is a brief overview of the biggest new features of the upgrade:

  • Ray tracing for Xbox Series X and PS5 (excluding Xbox Series S)
  • Various graphic modes for performance, up to 120 FPS are now possible
  • 4k/60FPS is now possible on PS5 and Xbox Series X
  • Cross-gen with older consoles in battle mode (PS5 to PS4 and Xbox Series X|S to Xbox One)

Here is a trailer for the upgrade:

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However, there are some problems on the PS5 that annoy many fans. What is going on?

If you switch from PS4 to PS5, you must start over

This is the problem: While some data can be transferred through your Bethesda account, your save game for the campaign and multiplayer of Doom Eternal is not transferable for PS5 players.

Consequently, if you change versions, you have to start a new run and replay your progress in both the story and multiplayer. This is unusual for next-gen ports.

Previously, it was possible to carry over your progress in most games like Marvel’s Avengers and other titles without issues. Strangely, in the case of Doom Eternal, only the PS5 version is affected; on Xbox Series X|S, importing the save game is possible without problems. Consequently, there are some players who are not satisfied with the upgrade.

  • RipandTear says: “What an absolute joke, we have to play the entire game again before we can start the new content […], I don’t mind playing the game again, but having to play the whole thing again to access new content is extremely frustrating.” (via reddit.com)
  • bruhbaby1 says: “I just downloaded the PS5 version of the update and I love the ray tracing so far, but the thing is, I lost all my progress in the main story, DLCs, and my level. I was level 178 and I was proud of that, but now I’m back at 0. I love this update, but it feels a bit like they’ve accidentally kicked me in the balls. I’m not mad, but it does hurt a bit.” (via reddit.com)
  • cooperma30 writes: “Honestly, that’s unfortunate. It will prevent me from playing the PS5 version. Real crap, but I also partially blame Sony for their poor strategy regarding backward compatibility.” (via reddit.com)

In addition, some PS5 players seem to have issues with downloading the upgrade. Apparently, it cannot be installed properly for some.

For many players, Doom Eternal seems to be blocked in the PlayStation Store. Bethesda has already commented on this in a tweet. They are working on the issue and hope to resolve it quickly.

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Next-Gen Upgrade for Doom Eternal – Installation and Features

Depending on which platform you play on, the upgrade can be installed differently.

Here’s how it works on PlayStation: If you own the disc version of PS4, you need to insert it into your PS5 console and select the game hub. There, you should select Doom Eternal: Standard Edition. Now the PS5 version should be downloaded.

For owners of the digital version, there may be issues. Here, Bethesda provides two options on the website to install the upgrade.

Option 1:

  • Select the Doom Eternal game hub in the menu
  • Select “DOOM Eternal PS5 Upgrade” there

Method 2:

  • Go to the PlayStation Store
  • Search for Doom Eternal and select the game
  • It should now be shown as “Purchased”
  • Select “Download” to install the upgrade.

Here’s how it works on Xbox: Xbox Series X and Series S use the Smart Delivery system. This applies to both the physical and digital versions of DOOM Eternal.

If you own the disc version on Xbox One, the disc must be inserted into the Xbox Series X to receive the upgrade and will still be required for playing.

Features for Xbox Series X

  • Three new graphic modes
    • Ray tracing mode with 1800p/60 FPS
    • Performance mode with 1800p/120 FPS
    • Balanced mode with 4K/60 FPS
  • HDR 10 in every graphic mode
  • Ultra quality graphic settings
  • Cross-gen BATTLEMODE support with Xbox One
  • Variable refresh rate
  • Variable shading rate

Features for Xbox Series S

  • Two new graphic modes
    • Performance mode with 1080p/120 FPS
    • Balanced mode with 1440p/60 FPS
  • HDR 10 in every graphic mode
  • Cross-gen BATTLEMODE support with Xbox One
  • Variable refresh rate
  • Variable shading rate
  • NOTE: The ray tracing mode is not available on Xbox Series S

Features for PlayStation 5

  • Three new graphic modes
    • Ray tracing mode with 1800p/60 FPS
    • Performance mode with 1584p/120 FPS
    • Balanced mode with 4K/60 FPS
  • HDR 10 in every graphic mode
  • Ultra quality style graphic settings
  • Cross-gen BATTLEMODE support with PlayStation 4
  • Adaptive trigger support for the DualSense controller

What about the PC? There is no extensive update here, only the ray tracing feature has been optimized again.

Does the upgrade cost anything? No, it is freely available to every owner of Doom Eternal. There is also no set timeframe in which the upgrade is available.

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Doom Eternal is not the only game from Bethesda to receive a next-gen upgrade recently. The Elder Scrolls Online has also received new graphic features on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

However, that also had some issues on PS5: ESO is currently having major issues with the shiny PS5 upgrade – Here’s how to solve them

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Source(s):
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  2. kotaku.com

7 MMORPGs and multiplayer games with queer characters and couples

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 6 minutes

More and more development studios are making their games more inclusive. They are introducing characters in their games that represent the LGBTQA+ community. Here are 7 of them that you can encounter in MMOs and multiplayer games.

June is celebrated worldwide as Pride Month, and with it comes the rights of the LGBTQ+ community for equality. Together with our sister sites GameStar and GamePro, we at MeinMMO have issued a statement for tolerance and diversity.

Every day, we stand against hate and violence in our comment sections, and we let our banners shine in the colors of the Progress Pride flag during June. To conclude Pride Month, we have compiled a list of MMORPGs and multiplayer games that feature queer characters and stories.

In our selection, we focused on the diversity of the characters and their backstories, each coming with their own uniqueness.

Why June, actually? On June 28, 2021, the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots was celebrated for the 52nd time. They are regarded internationally as the starting point of the civil LGBTQ movement, which fights for equal rights worldwide and is annually reminded by PRIDE Marches (which are often held digitally due to the COVID-19 pandemic) of the ongoing pursuit of equality for all – regardless of skin color, ethnicity, origin, national origin, political opinion, religion, sexuality, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or any other legally protected areas.

Borderlands

The colorful and crazy game series from Gearbox has united a great variety of characters since the first game. Accordingly, over time, a number of queer characters have found their way into the game. There are homosexual characters like Athena or bisexual characters like Axton or the famous Mad Moxxi.

Borderlands 3, however, went a step further and dedicated an entire DLC to a homosexual couple. In Guns, Love and Tentacles, the story revolves around the two characters Alistair Hammerlock and Wainwright Jacobs and their wedding. The celebration is hosted by none other than Gaige, who has hung up her exterminator job and is now a wedding planner.

While one would expect the flashy and chaotic style of Borderlands to not take this DLC seriously, that is not the case. Apart from the typical Borderlands humor and plenty of explosions, “Guns, Love and Tentacles” features heartfelt moments, making the DLC a great mix of fun and seriousness.

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Nothing can be more romantic than a wedding.

Guild Wars 2

In the MMORPG Guild Wars 2, the developers have ensured diversity. On one hand, there are several homosexual couples in the game. These include the two Sylvari Caithe and Faolain or Kasmeer and Majorly who share a kiss in an emotional cutscene.

The theme of gender is also addressed by the developers in Guild Wars 2. For many years, there has been a transgender character like Aid Worker Sya. After losing everything in an attack by Scarlet Briar, she decided to accept her true self. She used her Mesmer magic for the gender change and changed her former name to Sya.

The Norn character Myrun Skialkin, on the other hand, is non-binary. Myrun plays a role in the Icebrood Saga and helped to protect the Thunderhead Keep against the Destroyers who serve the dragon Primordus. In the fifth chapter of the saga, Myrun supports the player character’s group in their fight against the dragons and offers wise counsel.

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League of Legends

Although League of Legends is a MOBA that does not feature a campaign or ongoing storyline, the game still possesses a deep lore. And among the colorful characters, which include humans, cyborgs, robots, golems, animals, and many other anthropomorphic beings, there are also homosexual couples.

One such couple was recently introduced by Riot. For many years, players suspected that sparks were flying between the champions Leona and Diana, and not just during battles. In the short story “Rise Up With Me”, readers discover that the two started a romance during their school years.

The girls attend the same rhetoric course, where Leona unfortunately struggles. She asks Diana to give her tutoring lessons. This develops into a relationship that faces problems and misunderstandings but ultimately ends in a kiss. Unfortunately, the story has been shortened or even completely cut in China and Russia.

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The short story about Leona and Diana is illustrated with beautiful artworks.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

When the romance options in Star Wars: The Old Republic were first introduced, many fans were surprised that only heterosexual relationships were possible. After all, BioWare was already known for series such as Mass Effect and Dragon Age, in which one can start a romance not only with same-sex partners but also with aliens and other races.

Therefore, the developers stepped on the gas and implemented bisexual relationships in their MMORPG over the years. As is often the case with BioWare games, you can start a romance with these NPCs. Initial dialogue options lead to flirting, from which, with a certain probability, a relationship can develop.

In the expansions Knights of the Fallen Empire, Forged Alliances, and Jedi Under Siege, various characters were added who will not refuse flirting attempts from both genders. These include Sith Lord Lana Beniko and Jedi Consular Nadia Grell, for example. But while sexuality may not matter, the fun often stops when you find yourself on the wrong side of the Force.

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Lana Beniko from SWTOR can be flirted with by both male and female characters.

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Overwatch

Similar to League of Legends, the hero shooter Overwatch does not have a story campaign, but there is plenty of lore and background information on its colorful characters. Since the announcement of the game by Blizzard, the Overwatch community has speculated that one character or another might not be entirely heterosexual.

This was confirmed by the development team gradually through small stories, comics, or hints in artwork. In a Christmas special “Reflections”, it was revealed that Tracer is a lesbian and has a girlfriend for whom she desperately tries to find a suitable gift at the last moment.

In the short story “Bastet”, which mainly revolves around the heroine Ana, it is discovered that Soldier 76 had a boyfriend. Unfortunately, unlike the story in “Reflections”, this story does not have a happy ending. Soldier 76 vowed to protect the weak and oppressed, prioritizing this duty over all else, including his then-boyfriend.

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Tracer’s girlfriend, Emily.

World of Warcraft

Blizzard has not only provided more diversity and rainbows in Overwatch. In their long-lived MMORPG World of Warcraft, you will also encounter queer characters. With the latest expansion Shadowlands, not only new raids, quests, and areas were introduced, but also the first transgender character in WoW.

The character Pelagos is even part of the main quest and an important NPC during the quest. He is a Kyrian in the Shadowlands. During his lifetime, he was physically a woman instead of a man. This changed after his death, as souls in the Shadowlands can choose a new form that they prefer.

Thus, Pelagos chose a form that corresponds more to his true personality, which was a male body instead of a female one. In Azeroth, there are also lesbian characters such as the enchantress Ilanya and her companion, priestess Driana.

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Pelagos was physically a woman in life and chooses the shape of a man in the Shadowlands.

Destiny 2

Wrapping up our list is the shooter Destiny 2, in which there are several homosexual couples. For instance, there is the scout Devrim Kay, who has his base in a church in the European Dead Zone. He was already outed as homosexual early in the game.

Devrim is married to an NPC named Marc, and they lived together in the Last City. Some time after their wedding, the two adopted the orphaned girl Suraya Hawthorne, whom they raised with much love. After the city was attacked by the Red Legion of Dominus Ghaul, they fled to the European Dead Zone, where they were taken in by other refugees on the farm founded by Suraya.

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Devrim Kay is one of the first new NPCs you met at the launch of Destiny 2.

Another couple, which was announced several years after the release of Destiny 2, are the two lore figures from Destiny, Warlock Osiris and Titan Saint-14. In a series of sweet notes found in the game, Saint-14 refers to his partner as “my fiery phoenix”.

Other multiplayer games and MMORPGs that feature queer characters include Apex Legends, GTA V, The Secret World, and Stardew Valley.

What queer characters or homosexual couples in MMOs and multiplayer games do you know of? Share them with us in the comments.

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Germany loses its best professional team in LoL because Schalke failed in football

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Schalke has now officially announced: They are selling the license to play in the LEC League in Switzerland. Schalke was the strongest German team in the European professional league of League of Legends. But due to the Corona pandemic and the relegation of the footballers, the sale became necessary, although it is greatly regretted.

This is the situation:

  • Whoever wants to participate in the professional league of LoL needs a license. Schalke had that for 5 years. In May 2016, Schalke took over the team “Elements” and was therefore able to compete in the LEC as a German club.
  • Because the footballers were relegated from the Bundesliga and the Corona pandemic continues to press, the club got into financial trouble in 2021 and urgently needed money: They are now selling the spot in the LEC to Switzerland.
  • The farewell is difficult for those responsible at Schalke: They had built something great and saw a lot of potential in esports at Schalke.

Sale was foreshadowed since footballers failed in the Bundesliga

Did one know this beforehand? It had been suspected since February 2021. Since the relegation of Schalke 04 from the Bundesliga became apparent, it was in the air that they would sell the spot in the LEC League of LoL. They urgently needed money to reduce the overwhelming debt burden.

In February 2021, it was said: Nothing has been decided yet. After all, there was great growth potential in the field of esports and LoL.

But in recent weeks it became increasingly clear that Schalke would sell the spot. They already sold a valuable player for 1 million euros to the USA.

They need the money for the core area “football,” it was repeatedly said:

  • The football fans of the club were pleased that practically “out of nowhere” 30 million euros would come to them. The BILD newspaper had put this sum into play.
  • The esports fans of Schalke found the idea terrible that their somewhat successful team would now be dissolved, although they could do nothing about it, just because the footballers were playing so poorly.
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Those responsible at Schalke have “fought very hard,” but there was “no other choice”

This is now the official statement: After months of speculation, there is now the official announcement of the sale via Twitter.

The spot in the LEC goes to the Swiss team, BDS, for 26.5 million euros starting in 2022. Apparently, the starting spot was highly sought after.

The responsible manager at Schalke, Tim Reichert, emphasizes how hard they worked to prevent exactly this decision. But it didn’t work out.

Although Schalke would have “phenomenally grown” in esports and they were extremely happy with the project, the Covid-19 pandemic and the relegation of the footballers had “massive financial consequences” for the club – therefore, they had no other choice.

Reichert will leave the club after 5 years now.

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In the video, you can see Tim Reichert struggling with the decision.

Germany currently occupies the last 2 places in the LEC

Are there other German clubs in LoL? Yes, another German club is playing in the LEC with SK Gaming. Currently, they are in last place in the LEC with 1-6.

Schalke has been more successful than SK Gaming in recent years: The Royal Blues have qualified for the playoffs more often in recent years and were on a good path with a group of talented players like Broken Blade.

However, Schalke currently, after having already had to sell players, is also not doing well. They are in second to last place. One of the two victories was, however, outstanding:

Hopeless Schalke beats the record champion in LoL – Somehow WoW is to blame

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Pokémon GO: Research breakthrough in July brings Geronimatz and remote raid passes – is it worth it?

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In the weekly research breakthrough of Pokémon GO, you will encounter Geronimatz in July 2021. Additionally, you can expect remote raid passes and more rewards. We have summarized what they are and whether the research breakthrough is worth it for you.

This is the research breakthrough in July: From July 1, 2021, at 10:00 PM, you will receive Geronimatz in the research breakthrough. This Normal and Flying-type Pokémon replaces the previous reward Pokémon Perlu. In addition to Geronimatz, there will be other rewards for the research breakthrough:

  • a free remote raid pass
  • double XP for the research breakthroughs

Research breakthrough with Geronimatz – Should you grab it?

So worth it is Geronimatz: Geronimatz is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon from the 5th generation. So far, this little monster has only been found in rewards from rank 15 of the PvP League, as well as from 10 km eggs and the special research “Pioneer-40-Challenge.”

It is therefore one of the Pokémon that are rather rare in the game. That’s why it makes sense to take advantage of the research breakthrough opportunity to complete your Pokédex or collect candies to evolve Geronimatz into Washakwil. Also, you might encounter a shiny variant with a bit of luck.

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Geronimatz & Washakwil normal (top) and shiny (bottom)

Regarding the use of Geronimatz in raids or the PvP League, you should rather rely on other Pokémon. According to PvPoke, it has rather weak stats in terms of attack and stamina (via pvpoke.com). Especially in terms of defense, this Pokémon cannot convince. Even its evolution Washakwil is not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

Research breakthrough bonuses

As in June, the bonuses are particularly interesting again in July. You will continue to receive double XP for each research breakthrough that you need for your level-up to level 50. In addition, there will again be one free remote raid pass each.

You will need this if you want to do a remote raid with friends. This gives you the chance to participate in raids abroad as well. This usually costs 100 coins in the in-game shop. So, one more reason not to miss the research breakthroughs in July.

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How to get the research breakthrough: To receive the research breakthrough, you must complete a field research task for 7 days. You can see your progress by the stamps above the field research tasks. Once you have collected all 7 stamps, the research breakthrough will be unlocked and you will have the chance to claim your reward.

What else can you expect in July? In July, you can look forward to numerous events, special bonuses, and new raid bosses. A detailed overview of all events in July can be found here:

Pokémon GO: All events in July 2021 – Which ones are worth it?

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New MMO to Magic after 7 months dead – Fails so hard it never sees the release

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The upcoming action MMO Magic: Legends will never see the release. The game is set to be shut down again in October. That would only be 7 months after the start of the beta. There was still a lot of hype surrounding the announcement of the MMO.

What happened to the game? Magic: Legends was supposed to be an action MMO in the world of the famous card game Magic: The Gathering. The idea was to create a kind of Diablo game in which the cards and deck-building of Magic played a role.

The game launched in March 2021 in open beta. But already on October 31, 2021, just 7 months after the beta launch, the game is set to go offline again. It will never see an official release.

The lead developer Steve Ricossa said:

Our vision for Magic: Legends has missed the mark, but we are proud of what we achieved.

Is there a refund? Those who have invested money in the game can now request a refund. This applies to purchases made through the Epic Store as well as transactions via the Arc Games platform operated by the developer Cryptic.

In-game transactions will now only work with in-game currency.

Magic: Legends had serious problems even in beta

What caused the game to fail? When Magic: Legends was announced back then, the chances looked good that it would become a big hit:

  • The Magic IP is extremely popular and well-known
  • A new western MMORPG should finally come
  • The developer Cryptic had already proven that they master this genre with the MMORPGs Neverwinter and Star Trek Online: After all, they have been successfully operating two titles on the market for years

However, many mistakes were made during the development. Initially, there was a shift from MMORPG to an action RPG in the style of Diablo and isometric perspective instead of 3D view. When the beta started, there were many complaints from players:

  • Loading times were very long
  • The tutorial was also unpopular as it dragged on
  • Features like new classes were hidden behind a paywall, which had a hint of pay-to-win
  • In general, the shop was heavily criticized for aggressively vying for players’ real money even in beta

Moreover, the game simply lacked hype from the beginning: The game just didn’t catch on with the gaming audience.

The developers actually wanted to address these issues, but apparently, in the end, too much was wrong to salvage anything.

This means that Magic: Legends now joins the ranks of dead games. To find out which games were hit last year, check out our special on 7 MMOs and online games that sadly died in 2020.

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Fortnite stars are said to have pushed bad cryptocurrency on fans – “We lost $50,000”

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There are allegations against former influencers of the online shooter “Fortnite“: Big YouTubers and Twitch streamers like Faze Jarvis, Ricegum, or FaZe Kay allegedly promoted the cryptocurrency “Save the kids.” However, the coin turned out to be a poor investment and quickly lost value.

This is the situation:

  • A YouTuber has raised allegations that major gaming influencers like Ricegum, FaZe Jarvis, and FaZe Kay promoted the cryptocurrency “Save the kids.” They recommended their millions of followers on Twitter to invest in the coin. They even acted as brand ambassadors for the cryptocurrency.
  • The coin “Save the Kids” rose from an entry value of 0.0025€ to a peak value of 0.0036€. However, the coin then fell within a few days to 0.001€ and remained at that value: Those who followed the influencers’ advice and invested at the coin’s launch lost a lot of money.
  • The influencers have since deleted their promotions for the currency – only one streamer has apologized to the fans for the action.

Here are the allegations: The YouTuber “SomeOrdinaryGamers” summarized the events. He found and utilized deleted tweets from influencers like FaZe Jarvis or Ricegum in which they promoted the coin “Save the kids.”

The clan “FaZe” is a huge e-sports organization: On social media, it is even the largest e-sport organization in the West by followers. Many of their members are successful content creators. However, members of FaZe have repeatedly been involved in dubious dealings: For instance, the clan allegedly operated a gambling site for skins in CS:GO.

The joke of the coin “Save the Kids” is that a very small percentage of the sales is used for child-friendly and charitable purposes.

In the tweets, Ricegum or Faze Jarvis, known primarily from Fortnite, introduced themselves as “ambassadors” of the coin. They urged their followers to invest at the launch of the coin on June 5th. These tweets reached thousands of followers on Twitter and have since been deleted.

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A now-deleted tweet from FaZe Jarvis.

Influencers allegedly promoted a “Pump and Dump” scheme

This is the accusation: The YouTuber does not claim that the influencers directly deceived anyone, but he accuses them of having used their “influence” to push a bad deal onto their followers. They allegedly promoted a “Pump and Dump.”

This is how a “Pump and Dump” works:

  • In a “Pump and Dump,” insiders buy a stock or cryptocurrency very cheaply, which has little value at that time.
  • Then they massively promote the stock or cryptocurrency or commission advertising for it.
  • Many users then buy the product, and the price shoots up rapidly because the demand suddenly becomes huge – this is the “Pump.”
  • A product that quickly gains value attracts the attention of many buyers who believe there is quick money to be made. They jump in as the price rises, further driving up the price.
  • The insiders ultimately sell their vast amounts of the product at a peak price, which they had purchased cheaply before the “Pump.”
  • As a result of this sudden oversupply of the product in the market, the price of the product drops rapidly – this is the “Dump.”

The insiders who bought cheaply and sold expensively are the winners of such “Pump and Dumps.”

However, those who bought at a high price and missed the moment to sell at a profit are left with the now almost worthless product and can only sell it at great losses.

The value of “Save the Kids” – At the launch of the coin, the value rose rapidly (Pump); however, it fell sharply after a short time (Dump) and remained low. Source: coinmarketcap

The YouTuber does not claim that the influencers intentionally deceived their followers, but he points out that YouTubers like Ricegum have always been noted for unethical behavior.

Streamer “FaZe Jarvis” is also known for cheating in Fortnite and getting banned for life from the game.

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An influencer apologizes to fans: Did not mean any harm

This is the reaction now: Influencers Ricegum and FaZe Jarvis have not commented on these allegations. Their tweets have now been deleted.

FaZe Kaye takes responsibility. He apologizes to his fans. He did not mean any harm and naively recommended a coin he thought would be a good deal for everyone. However, he did not discuss it with anyone in the FaZe clan. That was irresponsible. His fans mean everything to him – he is sorry.

Twitter users, however, see this critically. They believe he intentionally sold them out to make money. And that, at that moment, advertising money was more important to him than the trust of his fans.

  • One user says: “Yes, you really scammed me with Kids badly, and not just that. I got 20 of my closest friends to invest, and they all lost over $50,000.”
  • Another user accuses FaZe Kaye: “You knew all along that the ‘coin schemes’ you promote are Pump and Dumps. You’ve been on the internet long enough. Your apology is worthless.”
  • A third user says: “I drew the short straw with Kids, but ultimately it was my decision to invest. It taught me a valuable lesson. I will never forget it. You are forgiven.”
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This is what it’s about: When investing in stocks or cryptocurrencies, it’s about a lot of money. Therefore, influencers have a particularly great responsibility when they talk about such topics to their followers who trust them.

Transparency is also important in such matters: Why is the influencer recommending me the product? Is he being paid for it? Is he himself invested in the product? What is behind it?

Update 7.2.2021, 13:03: Meanwhile, the case has had repercussions, at least for the members of FaZe:

Fortnite: FaZe suspends 4 YouTube millionaires for pushing a bad crypto coin onto fans.

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Be careful in CoD Warzone: Avoid duels with snipers – Bug makes them very strong

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Some scopes of powerful sniper rifles in Call of Duty: Warzone do not work properly and do not show scope reflection. Duels with the long-range rifles should therefore be avoided.

What’s it about? Sniper rifles are powerful weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone. A targeted shot between the eyebrows is enough to send an opponent into the K.O. phase. The one-shot potential, along with their large scopes and mega range, makes sniper rifles popular companions in the battle royale Warzone.

In order for a “target” to have any chance, sniper rifles normally come with a “glint”. This is a scope reflection that shows you if someone is aiming at you with a sniper rifle through a large scope. However, this balancing feature is currently – once again – broken. Some scopes simply come without glint for some players.

Snipers through a bug with an unfair advantage

What does it look like? On reddit, user “ll-EXODiA” shows a compilation of 2 deaths by snipers without glint:

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In both situations, the player should have seen a brief flash of the scope reflection indicating that a sniper rifle was aimed at them. But nothing – although the kill cam shows large sniper rifles and scopes, there was no visual warning for the player. When and how the glint is normally displayed can be found in our special on mechanics:

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Which scopes cause the problem? It is currently not certain. What seems certain is that this time snipers from Cold War are also participating. When the bug last appeared in April, only snipers from CoD MW were affected. But the sniper scope of the popular Kar 98k is also said to be affected.

However, it seems that not every player is affected by the problem. In the reddit thread about the video, some players confirm the bug. Others say they were just hit by a sniper scope of the Kar 98k with glint. So there seems to be an unclear component as well.

We are keeping an eye on developments regarding this topic and will update the article accordingly when there is new information about glint.

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The typical flash helps in detecting enemy snipers – actually…

Is a fix for the scopes coming? Since the problem leads to unfair conditions in the game, a fix should not take long. Currently, however, there is no new entry regarding the bug on the developers’ Trello board (via trello.com). The board posts problems that the Warzone creators are currently actively working on.

Additionally, it seems that not all players are affected by the bug. The awareness of the unfair bug is only slowly increasing, yet the frustration of those affected is rising much faster. The bug has apparently been haunting the game for at least 2 weeks – the big Warzone YouTuber “FaZe Jev” had problems with an opponent who had no glint with his Kar 98k shortly before the start of Season 4 (via YouTube / Timestamp 11:00 minutes).

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What can I do now? If you are affected by the bug, there is not much you can do. Avoid open areas, try maybe a few rounds on Rebirth Island, and hope for a quick fix for the bug.

Once a sniper opens fire on you and you cannot directly ascertain where the shot came from – take to your heels and look for a house nearby. Playing against snipers without glint is no fun in Warzone.

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Bungie is officially looking for a historian for Destiny 2, but the perfect candidate declines

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You love the story of Destiny 2 and know the confusing lore inside out? Then Bungie has a crazy job offer for you. And the chances aren’t bad, as your strongest competitor is already out of the race.

This is the job: Bungie, the developers of Destiny 2, are looking for a historian. Since June 29, 2021, you can officially apply for the position. The job posting is not aimed at sleepy university professors who always refer to the Third Punic War, but at a specialist in the story and lore of Destiny.

You’ve devoured every grimoire card since day 1 of the action MMO and know by heart that Oryx was once named Aurash and was actually born as a Hive girl? Then your dream job might be waiting here. MeinMMO explains what Bungie requires and also why you have a good chance, as the top candidate has already declined.

“Destiny historian” will certainly look good on your resume. It’s a pretty cool job, thinks Bungie employee Max Nichols on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/maxnichols/status/1409914948952608769

You must be able to: First, you should bring “encyclopedic knowledge” of the Destiny universe. You are basically the last instance that oversees all story-relevant things from in-game lore snippets, cinematics, or descriptions of exotics. If someone at Bungie wants to know something about the history of Destiny, you are the contact person.

  • Teamwork is very important for Bungie: in many parts of the job posting, collaboration with groups – both internally and externally – stands out as an important point. So, if you want to lock yourself away in your quiet little room, you have bad cards.
  • You should review the scripts of the narrative teams and the creative team, be able to provide feedback and edit. The historian works very closely with this team of storytellers. So with the talented writers who create beautiful lore posts, which most players do not bother to read.
  • Experience working with books, series, and even screenplay formats is sought.
  • You also need negotiation skills – is it about negotiating the fee? Because money is not specified in the job posting.
  • You can find the complete job posting as a Destiny historian and the application process at Bungie here (in English)

All of this sounds like your dream job? There is a catch: You must prove residency in the state of Washington within 45 days of starting the job. This is where Bellevue is located, and Bungie’s headquarters is in this small town near Seattle. However, working from home is possible.

Actually, the weather in Bellevue is rather cool, but recently a heatwave caused problems in the development of Destiny 2:

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The perfect candidate for the job doesn’t want it

So, who comes to mind when thinking about Destiny, lore, and story snippets? Exactly: Byf. Among the Guardians, James Byford, better known as “My Name is Byf”, is considered the expert on the story and lore of Destiny. Also, MeinMMO has already dealt several times with the work of the unofficial Destiny historian.

Why doesn’t Byf want it? Byf has already declined the seemingly tailored job for him.

  • Byf shared this via Twitter himself. Since he was “bombarded with requests” about it (via Twitter).
  • He lives with his wife, whom he just married a few days ago, in the United Kingdom and does not plan to move to the USA.
  • Moreover, the official job of the Destiny historian requires more than just lore knowledge – but according to Byf, there are many suitable candidates for Bungie out there.

This is how the community views Byf, affectionately called the “Lore Daddy”:

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Byf has actually previously declined an offer from Bungie. However, this significantly increases the chances of all other interested parties. So if you’re up for a really unusual job, you can try your luck.

There are other story guardians: However, the job in the video game industry is not that unusual. At Blizzard, there is a whole team of lore masters led by Sean Copleand. They have been ensuring for years that WoW, Diablo, and Co remain coherent with their evolving stories.

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What do you think about this unusual job offer? Do you have the necessary skills for the position of Destiny historian at Bungie? Or do you know a suitable candidate who has a good chance at Bungie? Let us know in the comments.

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