Update nerfs OP weapon MG 82 in CoD Warzone – Silence and Nail Gun next up

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

Season 4 “gifted” the Call of Duty: Warzone yet another powerful OP weapon that dominated Battle Royale for almost a week – the MG 82. However, a small update on the evening of June 22nd nerfed the LMG behemoth, and more nerfs are expected. MeinMMO shows you the patch notes and the developers’ plans.

What’s happening in CoD? The new Season 4 has been active for a few days and left a big impression. A new vehicle, an event at the start, map changes – with such a lineup, an OP weapon must not be missing. The role of the OP weapon was taken over by the MG 82, the new LMG from the Battle Pass of Season 4.

But the nerf did not take long to arrive. A small update is set to bring the MG 82 back in line and nerfs the damage and control of the light machine gun. We will show you the patch notes, what impact the adjustments have on the LMG, and what the developers are announcing regarding “balancing”.

CoD Warzone: Update 22.06. nerfs MG 82

How is the MG 82 changing? The weapon now deals less damage, and the developers have also adjusted the recoil:

Changes MG 82 – Update June 22

  • Maximum base damage reduced from 30 to 29
  • Minimum base damage reduced from 28 to 27
  • Range of the first damage zone reduced by 20%
  • Headshot multiplier reduced from 1.3 to 1.2
  • Chest damage multiplier reduced from 1.1 to 1.0
  • Limbs multiplier reduced from 1.0 to 0.9
  • Vertical and horizontal recoil increased

The MG 82 thus loses its outstanding time-to-kill (TTK), but remains a weapon that can deal significant damage. Previously, its TTK with chest hits was just under 460 milliseconds – without the LMG-typical “Open Bolt Delay”. With the delay, the TTK was 519 milliseconds: both are impressive values. And since the MG 82 was mainly used at long range, the delay played only a minor role.

Now you get a time-to-kill of 584 milliseconds in the first damage zone with chest hits, including the “Open Bolt Delay”. Without delay, you are still around 520 milliseconds, which remains a top value in Warzone. Looking at the damage, the MG 82 is likely to remain among the top weapons in Warzone.

It will be interesting to see the recoil. The developers provide an explanation for the nerf in the patch notes and say that they plan to use the MG 82 as a weapon for short to medium distances. After the current adjustments, however, the recoil remains very vertical and goes almost straight up. At the moment, it is mainly the damage values that the CoD developers want to use to bring the MG 82 back in line.

Currently, it looks like the MG 82 could continue to play a key role in the weapon meta of Season 4. However, how the changes are received by players will have to be seen in the coming days. Our recommended setup for the MG 82 can be found here.

Developers target Nail Gun and Dead Silence

What are the developers announcing regarding balancing? Two things that are also being discussed in the community are the Nail Gun and the field upgrade “Dead Silence”. The developers are entering the discussion and addressing both topics in the patch notes.

The devs suggest that Dead Silence will not disappear from Warzone, as some players wish. The CoD developers are working rather on finding a sensible counter-solution for Dead Silence. However, this is still not confirmed, and the developers do not want to make any promises. But as soon as they get closer to a solution, they will let us know.

Balancing the Nail Gun also seems to be quite complicated. The “tool” is considered a submachine gun in Warzone and should even compete with the strong shotguns at very close ranges. However, reducing damage would make that impossible. It seems more like the developers are looking for a range solution for the Nail Gun. The developers have not yet set a date, but timely changes to the Nail Gun are expected.

What else did the current update change? Overall, there are still 5 bug fixes for the following issues in this small update:

  • Gifted Battle Pass was only active after a restart
  • Tier skips for a gifted Battle Pass are not functioning correctly
  • The killer door in Salt Mine has been fixed
  • Issue with the “Red Door” fast travel system when a player was killed during the transition
  • Some of the weapon blueprints for the QBZ-83 caused game crashes

If you want to get an overview of the changes and the developers’ statements, check out the English patch notes (via ravensoftware.com).

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Whether the MG 82 is under control with the latest measures remains to be seen. However, the developers’ reaction to the OP weapon within a few days should be positively received by many players and shows that the next nerf is already planned if the current weakening is not enough.

Among the best weapons in Warzone, the MG 82 still belongs. However, the gap to the competition has definitely narrowed.

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Dead by Daylight: New patch fixes many issues – But the most important remains disabled

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Dead by Daylight fixes many issues with a new patch. However, one of the most important features remains disabled.

In Dead by Daylight, it has now become a long-standing, good old tradition that a large patch usually brings twice as many bugs and errors as new features and improvements. Even though particularly major issues were avoided in the Resident Evil patch, there were still a number of problems.

The first hotfix patch 5.0.1 addresses many of these errors. However, the new map “Raccoon City Police Station” remains disabled.

What has the hotfix fixed? Over 30 different issues and difficulties that the latest update brought. The most important fixes include:

  • Nemesis can now more reliably interrupt survivors when opening a chest.
  • The running animation of Nemesis is now also played correctly for viewers.
  • The perk “Corrupt Intervention” no longer incorrectly shows generators as blocked, even though they are already accessible again.
  • A bug was fixed where killers would freeze in place if survivors caused a disconnect while being carried by the killer.
  • A bug was fixed that made pallets transparent when viewed from certain angles.
  • Some generators could not be repaired from seemingly accessible sides.
  • Trapper and Hag traps can no longer disappear into the ground.
  • A bug was fixed where survivors could not aim correctly with their flashlight when injured, infected, and crouched at the same time.

The developers are aware that there are still some performance issues – especially on consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but also on PC.

Dead by Daylight Patch 501
Even the patch banner shows the new map – which is not playable at all.

What remains disabled? The new map “Raccoon City Police Station” was disabled on the evening of the Resident Evil patch. It was only playable for about two hours before the developers banished it from the rotation. The reason was a problem that caused crashes for some players. Although not all players were affected by the crashes, apparently enough were to temporarily disable the map.

The map has now been re-enabled – but only for private matches. In normal play, it still cannot appear, as the developers want to “collect more data,” since the issue has apparently not yet been found.

More current news about Dead by Daylight can be found here:

What kind of map is this? Actually, the “Raccoon City Police Station” along with the killer Nemesis is the centerpiece of the latest update. The map is meticulously modeled after its Resident Evil counterpart and almost all trailers of the current content feature it. With multiple levels and many twists and turns, it is one of the tightest indoor maps that Dead by Daylight has had so far – and also one of the most confusing.

When the map will be available again is still not foreseeable.

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Destiny 2: Get this God-Roll Grenade Launcher for PvE quickly now

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Grenade launchers are currently popular in Destiny 2, and you now have the chance to quickly and easily secure a powerful roll for PvE. Here’s how.

In the current Season 14 of Destiny 2, grenade launchers are trending because there are really powerful seasonal mods that make them extremely strong and valuable. They are currently indispensable in most PvE loadouts. And if you’re still looking for a strong example, you now have the chance to easily and quickly secure a powerful roll.

Get the Truthspeaker as a God Roll

This is the weapon in question: The weapon you should definitely get is the legendary grenade launcher Truthspeaker (via light.gg). It belongs to the archetype with a lightweight chassis, meaning it is a one-shot grenade launcher with remote detonation, deals Void damage, and is located in the energy slot.

This is actually a weapon of the Dead Orbit faction, which was reintroduced last year in Season 11. The strong roll options made the launcher very popular, and now you can grab a really strong roll that is perfect for almost all types of PvE activities – especially for the endgame.

How to get the weapon: It’s very simple right now. The Truthspeaker is now being sold as a God Roll by gunsmith Banshee-44 in the Tower – for just 30 Legendary Shards and 1,000 Glimmer.

You can currently secure the Truthspeaker as a God Roll at a low price from Banshee

By the way, you have until the Weekly Reset on June 29 to grab this God Roll from Banshee in the Tower.

What makes this grenade launcher strong? It’s the strong roll that is currently being sold. This offers a combination of the following perks:

  • Bright Grenades: Temporarily blind enemies so they cannot use abilities or move at normal speed
  • Self-Loading Holster: The weapon automatically reloads after a short time when stowed. With the right playstyle (for example, one shot to debuff an enemy using the mod Breach and Clear and then switching weapons), manual reloading with this weapon is completely eliminated
  • Disruption: Destroying an enemy shield with this weapon makes the affected enemy more vulnerable to kinetic damage. So if an enemy doesn’t die, you can comfortably and quickly finish them off with a strong kinetic weapon like the Destiny’s Call

Additionally, this launcher has very good handling, fast reload speed, and high projectile velocity. In short: In PvE, this combination is considered a top choice by many for activities like the Nightfall Strike or the raid.

This allows for room for a strong exotic in your loadout – for example, the powerful exotic grenade launcher Anarchy. This way, you also benefit doubly from the supporting mods in your loadout.

Note: Currently, the weapon cannot be crafted into a Masterwork after purchase from Banshee, this option is missing. However, this is a bug that Bungie is aware of and plans to fix in the next update.

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What do you think of this roll? Do you already have a strong legendary grenade launcher that you rely on, or will you gladly take this roll? Do you have specific perk combos for grenade launchers that you can recommend for PvE? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.

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One of the largest e-sports tournaments in the world is likely to be relocated because Sweden says: This is not a sport

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Originally, the huge Dota 2 tournament “The International” was supposed to take place in Sweden this year. However, carrying it out in the current situation seems impossible – because the classification as “sport” is missing.

What was the actual plan? “The International 10” (TI10) was originally supposed to take place in 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic. In May 2021, the announcement came: the huge event was supposed to happen in August 2021 – in Stockholm (via Dota 2).

“The International” is known as one of the largest e-sports tournaments ever, regularly breaking records in terms of prize money. For instance, 33,330,068 dollars were raised for the 2019 edition – a record at that time. For TI10, according to Valve, there is even a total prize pool of 40,018,195 dollars at stake.

But when and where this will happen is still uncertain. As Valve has now announced, Sweden will probably not be the venue for TI10.

“Our application was immediately rejected”

This is the problem: In a statement, the team behind Dota 2 explained that they have been cooperating with the official authorities in Sweden since 2019 and had done everything to set up a safer and successful event, especially after the postponement. According to Valve, they were assured that the same regulations would apply as for other sports events.

However, the Swedish Sports Federation decided not to include e-sports in the sports federation.

Consequently, the team was to contact Sweden’s Minister of the Interior to have TI10 recognized as an elite sports event. This was the last remaining option – but it was not successful: “Our application was immediately rejected,” Valve stated.

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Without this recognition, players, talents, and staff would not be able to travel for TI10. They simply would not receive a visa to participate in the tournament.

“We reached out to the Swedish government directly on June 9, but they could not assist us. On June 14, we requested the Swedish government for a re-examination, but they have not been able to offer a solution so far.”

via Dota 2

Due to this situation, they have now decided to look for alternatives in Europe where TI10 could take place if carrying it out in Sweden is currently not possible. Where TI10 ultimately ends up is likely to remain uncertain for now.

In Dota 2, some of the largest organizations in e-sports can be found. You can find out which they are here: The 10 largest e-sports teams in the Western world.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 22.06. – The Top Ranks Challenge makes it hard for you today

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

Destiny 2 wants to see you sweat today, June 22nd. With the new Weekly Reset, the Grandmaster Nightfall comes for the first time in the Season of the Splicer. Additionally, the seasonal story continues, and in the Raid “Glass Chamber,” you can look forward to a new challenge. What else awaits the Guardians?

This is happening in Destiny 2: Starting today, the extremely difficult Grandmaster Nightfall debuts in Season 14. This is Destiny 2’s toughest PvE challenge, and you really need to prepare well as a team. At least Power Level 1,335 (with artifact) is required.

As a reward, you can earn the Conqueror title and rare Master weapons in Grandmaster. The fusion rifle Plug One.1 is leading the way. Each week, another Nightfall weapon will be featured – even the guns from Season 13 are making a comeback. More about Grandmaster and the Master weapons can be found here.

Here’s what else to expect starting today: The Season of the Splicer offers a few more reasons to log in today:

  • The second Raid challenge “The Only Oracle for You” is ready in the Glass Chamber. For this, you must never kill the same oracle twice during the oracle phase – so change positions after each round in the encounter.
  • In the Extermination mission, corruption has spread and makes the way through the labyrinth more difficult. However, you can snag top loot with a corrupted keycode here.
  • Additionally, the seasonal story surrounding the Fallen in the city, Savathûn, and the looming civil war continues
  • In Gambit, you’ll enjoy increased Recklessness all week long – so you rank up faster in the Vagabond.
  • Players are also currently speculating whether Bungie has prepared a new community puzzle: Destiny 2 sends hidden messages in mysterious boxes – What’s behind it?

What the currently ongoing Season of the Splicer will offer until August can be read here on MeinMMO:

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The most important information on activities from June 22nd to June 29th

The Nightfall: The Fireproof sends you into the strike

  • Mirror Corridor on Europa.

You have the chance for Plug One.1 in the normal Nightfall and for Grandmaster on the Master version of the fusion rifle:

The 3 new Nightfall weapons of Season 14 as Master versions

Playlist Strikes add variety with these modifiers:

  • Arc Burn
  • Grenadier
  • Iron

The elemental burn remains the same all week, while the other two modifiers change daily.

Crucible: In PvP, Lord Shaxx sends you into these modes:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Glory Survival
  • Glory Survival: Freelance
  • Showdown

Petra Venj is now directly at the spawn point in the Dreaming City. The curse in the area is therefore at level 2. At the same time, you can master the 3rd Ascendant Challenge here.

Sources for top loot in Season 14 of Destiny 2

This is the new max level: In the Season of the Splicer, the maximum power level of your gear rises to 1,320. This is a fairly small increase of only +10 (from the previous Season 13). This is intended to reduce the annoying grind, and if you were diligent in Season 13, you only need to play the top activities to push your level.

Here you can find top loot (Pinnacle Gear) that can push you above 1,310:

  • Reach at least 100,000 points as a team in the Nightfall: Fireproof (+2)
  • Simulation: Exo Challenge (+2)
  • Omen Mission (+2)
  • Prophecy Dungeon (+2)
  • Foreboding Mission (+2)
  • Trials of Osiris (up to +2)
  • Raid “Glass Chamber” (+2)
  • Imperium Hunt for Upgrade (+2)
  • Extermination Mission – with corrupted keycode (+2)
  • Open 3 conflux chests with keycodes in Override (+1)
  • Complete 8 bounty quests for the Servitor Splicer (+1)
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches in Control (+1)
  • Complete 3 strikes with appropriate focus (+1)
  • Hawthorne’s Clan quest

Glory Dust Highlights of the Eververse

Izanagis Burden as Final Fantasy sword, anyone?

What does Tess have on offer?

  • The exotic Ghost shell “Bit Reduction Shell”
  • The exotic Sparrow “Firetrails Rescuer”
  • The exotic Sparrow “AOKI/FAAS TYPE VII”
  • The exotic ship “M3-D1-Valkyrie”
  • Hunters receive the exotic ornament “Queensguard” for Ophidia Spatha
  • Titans receive the exotic ornament “Jian” for One-Eyed Mask
  • Warlocks receive the exotic ornament “Caduceus” for Ophidian Aspect
  • The exotic ornament “World Shaper” for Izanagis Burden
  • The exotic ornament “Deadly System” for Hard Light

Is your power level ready for the Grandmaster Nightfall or are you not in the mood to grind through the tough strikes? Let us know in the comments how your Destiny week looks.

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Fortnite: This is how you get into the giant UFO now and why the abduction is really worth it

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In Fortnite you can now enter the mother ship that hovers over the island. And it is worth it: Besides an amazing location and a fun mini-game, there is a chance for really good loot.

What’s new: The Update 17.10 has been deployed in Fortnite, which brought several changes. One of them concerns the huge UFO, that is the mother ship, which has been located over the map since the beginning of the alien invasion.

You can now reach the mother ship during your matches. However, this is not easy.

Here’s how to get into the mother ship: To enter the giant UFO, the mother ship, you first need to find one of three alien platforms. This is quite simple, as these special platforms are also very prominent UFOs and are always displayed on the map. For example, one of the platforms may be hovering above the changed Believers Beach. You just need to get there and survive.

After a while, the alien platform will start sucking up multiple players via a tractor beam and transporting them to the mother ship. There is no clear pattern yet regarding which players and how quickly they are sucked up. Therefore, it is important to survive nearby the platform for a while and not get taken out by other players prematurely.

Tractor beam UFO
With the tractor beam, you go up

Once the tractor beam has caught you, the journey upwards begins. And once you have arrived in the mother ship, an exciting location awaits you.

Mini-game in the mother ship promises great loot – If you are good

What happens in the mother ship: In the large UFO, your current equipment does not matter, instead, you are given a laser gun. This does no damage but can throw opponents around. Additionally, you gain the ability to perform a double jump.

Equipped with these elements, you land in a fight with other players, which takes place on floating island fragments. Particularly cool: These island fragments partly correspond to places from the old maps of Fortnite, which are no longer accessible.

Fortnite mother ship
Inside the mother ship, you see familiar places and fight for loot

For instance, you will find the giant pirate ship or a tower from Lucky Landing there. Here, you will fight with players for golden vault orbs that fall from above. Although you cannot deal damage, you can throw each other off the platforms – if that happens, you respawn and can rejoin.

The event runs until a timer runs out. You can extend it by collecting time orbs during the fight. However, when the clock hits 0, the mini-game ends for you.

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Now you land in a room full of chests. Depending on how many vault orbs you have collected, you will receive better loot from these chests. In the best case, you will get strong, legendary weapons, with which you will be well-equipped for the rest of the match.

After the fight in the mother ship, you will return to the island, where you continue normally with the battle royale.

If you are not in the mood for alien shenanigans and would rather focus on the epic victory, you might want to aim for other places at the start of the match where there are no alien platforms. It is quite crowded there at the moment. You can find an overview of the best landing spots in Fortnite Season 7, Chapter 2 here.

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Black Desert promises 8 new contents by October, shows roadmap for the 2nd half of 2021

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On the weekend, Black Desert developer Pearl Abyss provided a preview of content expansions for summer and autumn 2021. Among them, you can expect a new class called Corsair, a co-op dungeon, a solo zone, and an extensive roadmap for the rest of the year

What’s coming soon to Black Desert Online? Fans can look forward to a plethora of new content from June to October: 

  • On June 23: A new swordsman class called Corsair along with a new PvE season
  • On July 21: The first co-op dungeon called Atoraxxion
  • In July: New buildings and furniture items for housing
  • In August: a new singleplayer zone with new challenging monsters
  • On August 12: A new mini card game called Yaar
  • On September 2: a new water mount called Mythical Devine
  • On October 14 the new Elvia Realm Calphion and Blackstar Raid

What can players expect in Black Desert by the end of the year? By the end of 2021, more classes for PC and console, a new world boss, the expansion The Great Ocean, and new game regions are planned.

Additionally, there will be regular old and new events for PC and console.

These are the highlights of the 2021 roadmap

Corsair Class

What can the new class do? This is a fighter who uses her oceanic powers to destroy her enemies. The combat style is based on the forces of the sea and looks incredibly cool and powerful.

Since she is a pirate and commander of the sea, she can swim faster and stay underwater longer than others. She was already shown in an initial trailer:

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Atoraxxion, a new dungeon

What is Atoraxxion? The new dungeon of Black Desert is the first co-op dungeon in the game. It is divided into four acts, with the first one being released on July 21, the second on July 29, and the other two later this year.

What content does the new dungeon have? The dungeon will immerse you in epic battles, tricky puzzles, and an extensive story that delves deep into the lore of Black Desert. 

For more details, you can find them here: The MMORPG Black Desert Online is getting a huge new co-op dungeon, and fans can hardly wait.

Terror by the Deep Sea

What is this about? The new monster zone will be released on August 26 and offers thrilling battles and challenges as the field of vision is massively restricted.

The content is aimed at solo players who will be challenged in Terror by the Deep Sea.

Concept art for the new solo content.

Yarr – A new mini-game

What is it about? Yarrr is a cross between the popular poker game and the dice game Yacht. Players can compete against each other and influence the cards with skill and tactics. The highly addictive game will be released on August 12.

Elvia Realm and Calpheon & Black Star Raid

What are the special features? In this raid, classic characters are reworked and equipped with unique special abilities. Additionally, you can expect two new Red Battlefield maps, and the story and game introductions have also been revamped.

If you are unsure which class to play, MeinMMO can help you. Here is the class guide for Black Desert Online 2021.

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The future of Black Desert at a glance

What other updates are coming in 2021? In 2021, you can expect a lot more updates. Here’s an overview:

  • Summer PvP season for 2-3 months
  • 10 vs 10 group battles in Thornwood Castle. 1v1 / 2v2 / 3v3 Solare Arena in Altinova Arena
  • Own mini servers – 20 private servers that you can win through events and invite up to 30 players.
  • New RBF maps – Northern Plain of Serendia on August 19
  • Extensive class reboots – 17 classes will be adjusted and their abilities and passive stats updated. 
  • A revision of the story and more cutscenes
  • 100% chance for Pen Accessory: Pen Narc, Tungrad earrings, or Crescent Ring. These will cost 10 billion, take 3-6 months to obtain, and are not tradable. Additionally, family names will be engraved.
  • World bosses will require a minimum of Contribution to drop loot

What revisions are there? The developers will also carry out further extensive work on Black Desert Online alongside the new features. This includes:

  • Nodewar – Here you can expect small node wars with a completely new system
  • Class adjustments
  • Enhancements of horses from level 30 to 100 to make them more resilient against lower-level monsters
  • Lifeskill revisions
  • A Guild Galley in September and work on sea PvP
  • Tier 5 companions, more gathering speed, and new abilities in the near future
  • Better acquisition of Caphras through gathering, alchemy, and RBF
  • You will be able to copy your character to the Global Labs, the test servers from Korea

Another highlight is the resumption of PvE seasons, which have not taken place since early 2021. These seasons are particularly interesting for newcomers and PvE fans.

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Prime Day: Currently, you can get 3 good smartphones from Samsung significantly cheaper

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 5 minutes

Among the offers for Prime Day, you will find Samsung, a strong brand in the smartphone sector where you can save money. We present you the most interesting smartphones that you can currently get on Prime Day.

Currently, you can get several smartphones significantly cheaper thanks to Prime Day. We from MeinMMO present to you 5 smartphones that are worth it right now:

  • 3 models are from the manufacturer Samsung. Here we present to you both an entry-level device and devices in the mid-range and high-end categories.
  • We also present to you 2 good alternatives to the Samsung devices that are currently also on sale.

How long are the offers valid? The deals around the smartphones are valid during Amazon Prime Day and are thus active on June 21 and 22, 2021. Furthermore, it also applies “while supplies last”.

Samsung Galaxy M12 – Budget Smartphone

The Galaxy M12 is a budget smartphone that you can already get for under 200 euros without a discount.

You get a cheap phone with a 90 Hz display. In the test by Notebookcheck.com, the device impresses with good build quality and decent performance (via Notebookcheck.com).

The camera is outdated, and the Wi-Fi is not particularly fast. You can play most games easily with the device, but you won’t get 90 FPS out of hardly any game.

Who is this smartphone worth it for? If you are looking for an entry-level smartphone and do not have high expectations for your mobile companion, then you should take a look at the Galaxy M12. If you are willing to spend a few euros more, you can get something like the Poco X3 NFC, which is already a really good smartphone with a significantly better camera than the Galaxy M12.

Currently, you can get the device for 149.00 euros and save 25% compared to the regular Amazon price (199.00 euros). If you want only 64 GB of storage instead of 128 GB, you can save another 20 euros. However, we would advise you to go for the larger storage variant.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

With the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, you get a fast smartphone that can easily handle all daily tasks.

It also features a really good display, a camera with many functions, and an IP68 protection class, which protects your device against water, for example. The battery life and the included charger are not very impressive (via chinahandys.net).

Who is this smartphone worth it for? The plastic back feels less premium compared to the competition. The device also does not offer a good battery life. If you use your device a lot or game heavily on it, then the weak battery might deter you. If you are just looking for a fast smartphone for everyday tasks, then the Galaxy S20 FE might be worth a look.

Currently, you can get the smartphone for 426.55 euros and save 34% compared to the regular Amazon price.

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Samsung Galaxy S21+

With the Samsung Galaxy S21+, you get Samsung’s current mid-range smartphone. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is even faster.

You get a very good OLED with 120 Hz, excellent performance that handles all tasks with ease. Additionally, it features modern specifications with 5G, WiFi 6, and a good camera (via Notebookcheck.com). The 6.7-inch display has a FHD+ (WQHD) resolution.

On the downside, you can no longer expand the internal storage of the smartphone. No power adapter is included in the package.

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Who is this smartphone worth it for? If you absolutely want a top-notch phone from Samsung, but the Ultra models are too expensive for you (200 euros extra), then the Galaxy S21+ is a successful alternative to the Ultra model.

If you already own a predecessor model from the 20 series, then it’s not worth buying new, as Samsung has made only minor adjustments apart from the design.

Currently, you can get the device for 702.05 euros and save 33% compared to the regular Amazon price (1049.00 euros).

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Alternatives to Samsung

Also, beyond Samsung, you can find some really good smartphones on Prime Day. We want to highlight two alternatives here where you can save money.

OnePlus 8 Pro

The OnePlus 8 Pro offers you a high-end chip with 5G, 120 Hz OLED, and protection against dust and water.

Additionally, it features a quad camera with excellent image quality and a 48 MP ultra-wide angle. Inside, it also has 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

The starting price for the OnePlus 9 Pro was around 1,000 euros; however, in various tests, the device can easily hold its own against the competition from Samsung or Huawei (via Techstage.de).

Who is this smartphone worth it for? Overall, you get a really good smartphone here. However, if you place great value on the camera, you should still go for Samsung. Because with the Samsung Galaxy S21+, you get the better camera.

Currently, you can get the device on Prime Day for 648.99 euros and save 35% compared to the normal Amazon price.

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Oppo Find X2 Pro

With the Oppo Find X2 Pro, you get the predecessor model of the current flagship model of the Chinese manufacturer Oppo.

You get a fast 120 Hz display with FHD+ resolution, 512 GB internal storage, and 5G support. Inside, it has the Snapdragon 865, a current high-end processor that provides enough power for all tasks.

According to a test by Techstage, you get a really good smartphone with the Oppo Find X2 that can impress not only with its excellent OLED panel (via Techstage.de).

Who is this smartphone worth it for? Price-wise, the Oppo Find X2 Pro and OnePlus 8 Pro are closely matched. With the OnePlus 8 Pro, you get a bit more performance; with the Oppo, you get the significantly larger system storage. If you like to put a lot of things on your phone and take a lot of photos, then the Oppo could be the better long-term alternative.

Currently, you can get the smartphone for 699 euros and save 42% compared to the normal Amazon price (1199.00 euros).

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Further offers on Prime Day: Are you looking for more offers on Prime Day that might interest you? Here we present to you 5 gaming laptops with RTX 3000 that you can currently get cheaper. This is especially worthwhile for users who could not get a fast graphics card and are looking for a moderately priced alternative to the graphics card.

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Lost Ark presents new class, aims to relax gender lock

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Lost Ark has presented the roadmap for the second half of 2021. In addition to a huge raid, there will also be a new class and the promise to continue to loosen the gender lock.

This is the Sorceress: The Sorceress is the 21st class that will be released for Lost Ark. She belongs to the Mage archetype and wields a staff as her weapon. The class is a very classic sorceress, which has been missed by some magic fans in the MMORPG so far.

The Sorceress casts powerful elemental spells that cause massive area damage. These include meteors falling from the sky or thunderstorms that rain lightning down on opponents. At the same time, the introduction video also shows that the class is less mobile than her Mage colleagues Arcana or Bard.

The displayed spells have long animations and likely also preparation time, even though no UI elements like a cast bar are visible in the video. Unfortunately, nothing is known yet about her abilities, class-specific resources, and important identity skill.

The Sorceress will be released in Korea on August 11, which means that information about her abilities will not take long to arrive. You can see a short gameplay preview of the Sorceress in the video:

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This is what the developers said about the gender lock: Like most classes in Lost Ark, the Sorceress will also have a gender lock at least at release. This means that you will only be able to play female characters with that class. However, according to Smilegate, this is expected to change further in the future.

Since the beginning of 2021, two new classes have been released in Lost Ark, which have loosened the gender lock restrictions. The loosening works similarly to Black Desert Online. Although the new classes play identically to existing ones, they have a different gender:

  • Gunslinger is the female version of the Deadeye (Gunner archetype)
  • Striker is the male version of the Wardancer (Martial archetype)

According to Smilegate, the two classes have been well received in Korea. The feedback was so positive that the developer will therefore release more such gender lock loosening in the future.

You’ll find more information about Lost Ark on MeinMMO here:

Is the Sorceress the secret 15th class for Europe?

This is being speculated: In Asian games, it is often the case that their content is released later in the West. However, some players suspect that the brand-new class Sorceress will be available in Europe directly at release.

The main reason for this was the announcement by Amazon that Lost Ark will have 15 playable classes at launch. In the first alpha, which took place in early June, only 14 classes were playable. The 15th class was confirmed, however, Amazon did not reveal which class it will be.

Fans on reddit and YouTube therefore suspect that Amazon wanted to wait for the official announcement of the Sorceress by the developer Smilegate to then present her as the 15th class for Europe.

The Sorceress would also serve well as a replacement for the Arcana. Arcana is also a Mage archetype class that was playable in Korea directly at launch. However, it will not be available in Europe for the time being. Fans suspect that we will first receive the new class Sorceress in the West.

It would not be the first time that brand new content from Korea is immediately released in other regions. Season 2 of Lost Ark, which brought significant changes to core gameplay, was even beta-tested in Japan before the Korea release.

However, these are just speculations from the fans. Whether the Sorceress will indeed be playable at release in our region will likely only be revealed in the first beta:

Lost Ark: When does the beta for the new MMORPG start?

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Last Chance: Get the disgusting spider mount in WoW before it’s too late

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A stylish riding spider in World of Warcraft will be disappearing soon. Take the last chance to get it.

In a few days, the long-awaited Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination will be released in World of Warcraft. This means that time is running short to obtain the “Ahead of the Curve” achievement. But another, much cooler reward is also disappearing soon. The Malevolent Warspider. While it comes from PvP, it is still quite easy to obtain even for PvP non-fans.

What is the Malevolent Warspider? The Malevolent Warspider is the current PvP reward for rated arena and battleground matches. While this mount is usually only available for ambitious PvP players, this time it can be obtained comparatively easily by players who have no clue about PvP.

The spider is a rather large mount and quite imposing. Equipped with additional armor pieces, it is a real eye-catcher.

How to get the Malevolent Warspider? To do this, you need to complete rated arena matches or rated battlegrounds while having a rating of 1,000 or higher. This is quite a low requirement, as a rating of 1,000 can be achieved within a few matches. Additionally, it is virtually impossible to drop below a rating of 1,000. In other words: Once you’re over 1,000, every win in the arena counts towards the spider.

  • In 2vs2, you need about 300 wins.
  • In 3vs3, you need only about 100 wins.

It is therefore worthwhile to team up with two friends – or find like-minded individuals in the group finder – who want to quickly earn the spider.

WoW Warspider Progress
You can check the current progress in the PvP window.

Until when can you still get the spider? Only for about a week. Because shortly before the release of Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination on June 30th, the current Season 1 of Shadowlands will end. Consequently, the rewards will no longer be available.

Will there ever be another chance to get the spider? That’s likely, yes. Many mounts are made accessible again later, also through PvP. However, this does not always happen within the same expansion but often only in a future addon. If you let the spider slip through your fingers now, you will probably have to do without it for a long time.

More news about World of Warcraft can be found here:

Why is the spider so awesome? There are very few spider mounts in World of Warcraft. The current Malevolent Warspider is practically the cheapest option that can be earned relatively easily through “a little PvP.” Another spider, the Bloodfang Widow, costs a staggering 2,000,000 gold pieces and can only be purchased from a vendor who is not even permanently present. So you are also saving a lot of gold if you do some PvP now.

For now, you won’t find a cheaper opportunity to trigger the arachnophobia of your guild members.

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Destiny 2: What to expect in Season 14 – The highlights until August

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We are almost at halftime in the ongoing season of the Splicer. What highlights does Season 14 of Destiny 2 still have in store until August 24? We take a look at the upcoming content.

What’s going on in Destiny 2 right now? In Destiny 2, Season 14, the Season of the Splicer, is currently underway, and we are slowly reaching the midpoint of the season. Most points on the roadmap have already been cleared, but there are still some highlights waiting for the Guardians.

Therefore, we take a closer look at the content that awaits you until August 24, when Season 14 is expected to end.

What does the Season of the Splicer still have to offer?

A lot has already happened in Season 14. The cult raid “Glass Chamber” is back, the seasonal story is told in a really exciting way this time and is intensifying, there is a new weekly mission with excursions into the Vex network – a gigantic labyrinth. The Trials are running smoothly, and the Guardians have already been able to let loose in the Iron Banner. But what else is to come?

Warning, possible spoilers!

The Vex Labyrinth in the Expunge mission

Corrupted Expunge Missions

By now we have reached the first corrupted version of the weekly Expunge missions, where the 3 previous variants are now modified by the Taken infection. In the coming weeks, the 2 other missions with Taken will launch. Here, you will also receive top loot through corrupted keycodes.

What happens after these 6 Expunge missions is currently unknown. However, there are rumors about a possible 7th Expunge mission, which is said to be separate from the other 6 and may involve a boss fight against the alleged seasonal main antagonist Quira. This Vex spirit in the form of a Hydra was once corrupted by Oryx and “gifted” to Savathûn.

New Story – Is a Civil War Coming?

It is becoming increasingly clear that something significant is brewing in the conflict between Lakshmi, the Vanguard, and the Fallen refugees in the Last City of humanity. The Witch Queen Savathûn, the main enemy from the next major expansion, is apparently already present in the city. It is expected that there will be explosive confrontations soon within the framework of the seasonal story. There are now plenty of explosive conflict hotspots.

Some believe that the Fallen are not there by chance in the old boss room from the “Wrath of the Machine” raid, of which the refugee camp is only a small part. It is speculated that there may be battles against hostile Fallen from outside the city or against the Vex there. Some even consider the possibility of a civil war in the Last City if Lakshmi manages to turn the citizens against the alien refugees through propaganda and intrigue.

The Glass Chamber will soon receive new difficulty levels

Master Mode for the Glass Chamber

This is a Hard Mode for the latest raid of Destiny 2 that is supposed to offer a higher challenge but also better rewards. It starts on July 6, but nothing else is known about it – so far, it is unknown how the mechanics or power level requirements will change.

However, it is assumed that the Timelost versions of the raid weapons can finally be acquired here. These special versions have been in the game’s data for some time, but have not yet been found in-game anywhere.

Iron Banner

Until August 24, 2 Iron Banner tournaments are still waiting for the Guardians. You thus have plenty of time to complete the seasonal Iron Banner quest as well as to earn the new Iron Banner weapons from Season 14, if you haven’t done so already. You can also earn additional top loot through the Iron Banner bounties as part of the one-week PvP event.

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The annual event Solstice of Heroes

Solstice of Heroes

Also starting on July 6 is the traditional annual summer event “Solstice of Heroes”. With this celebration, Destiny 2 closes out its current year, allowing players to look back and celebrate their achievements and earn stylish event armor before the release of the next major expansion. Here’s a first look at it:

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Much is not yet known about this year’s Solstice – only that it will apparently go back to the EDZ as part of the event. You can read here how the celebration went last year: Destiny 2 presents its summer highlight – Solstice of Heroes 2020 in detail.

Epilogue

An epilogue is scheduled for August 10 – most likely for the seasonal story. The interesting part: This is 2 weeks before Season 14 is actually set to end. Whether this will take place on that one day or will extend over several days or even weeks remains unknown. So far, it is only assumed that this will be the time when the Guardians will finally free the Last City from the Vex simulation.

Whether a major season finale will follow remains to be seen. On one hand, it raises hopes: the story in this season has been really well and excitingly told so far.

What diminishes these hopes, however, is that absolutely nothing has happened regarding the closing ceremony for the Guardian Games listed on the roadmap. Here, one will have to be surprised – hopefully positively.

Will there possibly be a new weapon exotic this season?

Does Season 14 still have secrets?

If we look at previous seasons, it cannot be ruled out that we could still get another new weapon exotic this season – even if perhaps not on such a grand scale as with the Omen mission for Falcon Moon or the Harbingers mission for Tale of a Dead.

Moreover, there were the mysterious Oracles in Lost Sectors, which were quickly patched out and have not been seen since. It is assumed that they were meant to appear later in the season and were activated prematurely.

And recently, some players are also speculating whether the 45 boxes that Bungie sent along with a hidden message to selected content creators might lead to a new community puzzle (or similar) or if it was purely a PR stunt. More about this here: Bungie sends hidden message in mysterious boxes – What’s behind it?

So, there could indeed still be something happening, but there is currently no official information on this.

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What are you most looking forward to regarding the upcoming content? What would you like for this season? Let us know and other MeinMMO readers in the comments.

By the way, many are already thinking about the upcoming Season 15: Imminent content drought – Why the next season could become a torment

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ESO now lets you earn all premium items in the game, but the grind for it is enormous

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The Elder Scrolls Online introduces a new system with Update 30 that addresses one of the major criticisms of the game. Because really cool mounts and other stuff are often only available in loot boxes that cost a lot of money. But now you should be able to unlock these items for free by sacrificing time instead of money.

What is this new system? ESO has now received the update to Update 30. This offers you, among other things, a brand-new system called “Endeavours”. Essentially, these are daily and weekly challenges, similar to those found in battle royale shooters like Apex Legends or Fortnite.

You will need to complete tasks such as:

  • Kill X enemies with class abilities
  • Loot X chests
  • Kill a player in Cyrodiil

The tasks come from all kinds of areas in the game, including PvE, crafting, PvP, and much more. Each day you can complete a certain number of such Endeavours. Additionally, there are weekly tasks.

For the Endeavours, in addition to gold and silver, you also receive Endeavour seals. You can exchange these for special items from the current crown crates season. Yes, this includes the unwanted dyes and buff food as well as the highly coveted apex mounts. Such mounts are extremely rare to find in loot boxes and one has to invest a lot of money on average to obtain such animals.

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Here you see such a mount

Grind pays off: Those who grind for weeks can acquire premium mounts

Here’s how the grind works: In the game, the extent of the grind quickly becomes apparent. The following amounts of seals are required for these items (via MMORPG.org.pl):

  • Simple items, like potions: 360 seals
  • Epic items, like cool emotes and pets: 2,000 seals
  • Apex items, like the top mounts and pets: 8,000 seals

Since you can earn 60 seals per day, it would already mean grinding for 6 days for a simple potion. For an apex mount, the grind time would then be over 4 months.

Nevertheless, grinding with a clear goal is something pleasant for many MMORPG players and the Endeavours in ESO are indeed something that you can complete alongside your regular activities as a somewhat active player. So those who enjoy playing ESO now get even more from their playtime, and those who play little may be motivated to spend a bit more time in Tamriel every day.

Along with the new system of Endeavours, there will be more significant updates in ESO in 2021. You can find out what else is coming in our article about the upcoming DLCs and the Deadlands region.

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Whismur and XP bonus

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Today, on June 22, 2021, the Spotlight Hour featuring Quiekel begins in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO will show you if catching it and the bonus are worth it.

What is a Spotlight Hour? For trainers in Pokémon GO, a one-hour event takes place every Tuesday. During this time, a specific Pokémon is the focus and spawns particularly frequently. Additionally, players receive a special bonus that also changes weekly.

This week, the Ground and Ice Pokémon Quiekel is in the spotlight. Furthermore, trainers receive double experience points (XP) when evolving Pokémon during this event.

Is Quiekel worth it in Pokémon GO?
Even though Quiekel is considered one of the weaker Pokémon in Pokémon GO, you shouldn’t underestimate this monster. Its evolution, Mamutel, is one of the strongest Ice Pokémon in the game. Mamutel also performs well as a Ground attacker.

Spotlight Hour with Quiekel – Start Time and Bonuses

When does it start? The Spotlight Hour starts today at 6:00 PM local time and lasts exactly one hour. By 7:00 PM local time, the event will be over.

This is the bonus: In addition to the many Quiekel you will encounter during the Spotlight Hour, you can also look forward to double experience points when evolving Pokémon.

Is there a Shiny version of Quiekel? Yes, the shiny variant of Quiekel has been available in Pokémon GO for some time. You can recognize it by its green color.

Quiekel, Keifel and Mamutel normal and as Shiny

Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Yes, you should take advantage of the Spotlight Hour. Besides the chance to obtain a shiny specimen, you can evolve Quiekel into Mamutel through Keifel. Even though Quiekel may look rather unremarkable at first, its evolution Mamutel is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

You should definitely use the double experience points for evolving Pokémon if you were planning to evolve certain Pokémon anyway. Otherwise, it’s more sensible to focus on catching today.

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Will you participate in today’s Spotlight Hour, or is Quiekel not your type? Which Pokémon would you like to see in future Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

Additionally, the Bidiza event starts in a few days. We have looked into everything surrounding this event and summarized it for you.

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LoL teases new champion – players are disappointed with the same ‘sexy male model’

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League of Legends will receive a new champion named Akshan in July. This was officially shown for the first time in a screenshot. However, the model is not well received by many players as the last male characters looked almost identical.

Who is the new champion? So far, not much is known about Akshan. We only know his name from a leak about Wild Rift (via YouTube), and his model comes from a screenshot regarding the upcoming event “Sentinels of Light”.

However, Riot Games has already revealed that the new champion will be a marksman specifically for the mid lane. He will focus on dealing attack damage and will be able to attack from a distance. Riot stated specifically:

While champions like Lucian, Corki, and Tristana have been played in the mid lane, none of them feel like they are specifically made for this position, with the characteristics often seen from champions in this lane – such as intended roaming and duel focus.

In another screenshot from the data mining (via reddit), a “Grappling Hook” can be seen, allowing players to pull themselves towards enemies or parts of the map. This would particularly fit with the mentioned roaming potential. We will likely learn more details about the champion and his abilities within the next one to two weeks.

When will Akshan be released? The new champion could possibly debut on July 8th. That is when the “Sentinels of Light” event starts, which featured the artwork of Akshan. The event ends on August 10th.

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The artwork for the event. Akshan can be seen in the bottom right.

What is the issue with Akshan? While little is known about the gameplay content of the new champion, many players are already criticizing Akshan’s model.

He is portrayed as a man with a bare torso and six-pack abs. And this very model has been used for 8 out of the last 9 male champions.

Players want crazy models and monsters, not six-pack men

What is the criticism? User LongRangedShot created a thread about it (via reddit) and highlighted that especially among female characters a diverse and less sexual approach has been taken, including Rell’s armor or Lillia, who is a mix of human and quadruped.

With Akshan, Viego, Yone, Sett, Sylas, Pyke, Kayn, and Rakan, 8 new male characters have been introduced in recent years, all having abs and not wearing shirts. Only Aphelios, who appeared in November 2019, wears a top. However, even underneath it, a six-pack is suspected.

Moreover, all characters have been shown with fabric armor. Even plate armor has become rare among male champions.

What LoL hasn’t offered in recent years are extravagant models like Gragas, Blitzcrank, or Jax, as well as monsters like Skarner, Malphite, or Kog’Maw. This design decision is not appreciated by LongRangedShot.

Here are how 4 of the mentioned champions look:

  • Viego LoL
    Viego
  • Sett
  • Sylas
  • Akshan lol Champion
    Akshan

Is he alone in his opinion? By no means. The thread received over 10,700 upvotes on reddit and is therefore ranked 2nd on the front page. In the comments, he receives a lot of support:

  • Vayatir agrees with the thread starter: “That’s pretty much what I think. Nothing against shirtless champions as such, but it gets boring to have so many in a row. I miss unique armor designs. I guess men in Runeterra just can’t afford shirts anymore nowadays.”
  • Harlequin writes: “I wish they would at least bring different types of ‘shirtless boys’ into the mix. Not all have to have a six-pack, give me a guy with a bodybuilder physique. And why do they all have no body hair?”
  • Hawly can hardly distinguish the new champions: “Absolutely. Take out Akshan’s weapon from the new artwork and it’s basically a Sylas skin. They look so similar.”

What do you think about the design of the male characters? Are they really too sexy and too similar? Let us know in the comments!

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This is not the first time a champion has been criticized before release. Seraphine, in particular, received criticism multiple times.

On the one hand, she was considered too brutal for making magical earbuds from champions. On the other hand, much has been said about the character’s design.

The ex-girlfriend of a Riot employee claimed that Seraphine was completely based on her. This was related to her appearance, behavior, her love for the band K/DA, and general character traits:

Ex-girlfriend of Riot employee says: She is the template for the new LoL champion

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Fortnite: English Patch Notes for Update 17.10 – What’s inside

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Today, on Tuesday, June 22, the Fortnite servers will go down across all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 17.10 will be applied. What’s included in the new patch?

What’s happening today in Fortnite? The update 17.10 was announced by Fortnite Status on Twitter and is set to be applied today. It is the first patch of Season 7 and brings some changes to the game. Additionally, today marks the kickoff for the Summer event, which is supposed to start with a live event.

Update 11:45 AM: The update 17.10 has now been applied. We have gathered the most important new features for you and will summarize them here.

Patch Notes for Update 17.10

What’s different now? The update 17.10 brought some changes to the game that may not be immediately apparent. Here’s what to expect after the download:

  • Alien parasites that can attach to players. They drain health points but protect you from headshots at the same time. As long as the parasites are attached to your heads, you can run faster and jump higher.
  • Spy scanner nerf: The marking duration has been reduced to 10 seconds. Additionally, the weapon now takes 20 seconds to recharge – previously it was 15 seconds.
  • Challenges for the “Cosmic Summer” event.
  • New alien platforms that can transport you to the mothership – you can now visit the interior of the giant UFO for the first time.

With update 17.10, you can now finally visit the interior of the giant UFO, but you must first be abducted. Inside the ship, you will find various POIs that you may recognize from previous seasons. Here’s what it looks like inside:

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The new update has already brought some changes, but at 3:00 PM, the real kickoff of the summer event will continue. Surely more new features will emerge then – already there are summer challenges and rewards.

For more information about the update 17.10, you can find it on the official Epic Games page (via epicgames.com). Now let’s go back to the original server downtime article.

Fortnite servers will be shutting down – when and for how long?

Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime for update 17.10 will start again today at 10:00 AM German time. At 9:30 AM, you can participate in a new round for the last time, after which the servers will be shut down and Fortnite will be down for a certain period.

How long will the maintenance take? Based on experiences from the past weeks and months, the maintenance should be completed around noon.

However, technical issues or other delays could lead to an extension of the maintenance work. If this happens, you will find out right here on MeinMMO.

Before players can explore the map of Season 7 again, the servers will be shut down first.

When will the patch notes be released? Based on experience, there will likely be no or only superficial patch notes released for the battle royale mode.

However, if significant, important changes are applied, we will collect these for you and add them here in the article as a mini-version of the patch notes in English.

What new content will update 17.10 bring?

What’s new in the battle royale mode? Fortnite Status indicated on Twitter during the announcement of the update a hint about a change. There should be a way to access the giant UFO that was seen in the trailer for Season 7. Here’s what to expect:

  • A reset for points in arena mode.
  • The start of the summer event at 3:00 PM.

We will likely see what exactly is coming our way as soon as the first changes from the update become known.

Will we soon be able to explore the giant UFO hovering over the island?

Not only in battle royale mode is there a party going on. If you log in now in creative mode, you can visit a special island created in collaboration with The O2. A concert by the newcomer band “easy life” will take place there soon. For visiting the island and the concert you will receive 2 cool items for free. A visit might be worthwhile if you want to snag a spray and a lobby music.

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One of the largest streamers worries about the future of Twitch: “You are creating a time bomb”

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Imane “Pokimane” Anys has commented on the hot tubs and the new “ASMR meta” on Twitch. She fears that in the future, many streams could only be accessible from the age of 18 and have worse advertising. This would be bad for the streamers, but also for the platform itself.

What is currently happening on Twitch?

Pokimane, the largest streamer by followers, thinks very little of these practices. In a stream, she spoke about hot tubs and earlicking ASMR and warned Twitch that an “Adpocalypse,” or a problem with advertising partners, could arise.

“You will always have this problem”

What exactly does Pokimane say? At the beginning, the streamer explained that she had already predicted the problem with earlicking. It is pointless to create new categories or ban stream types like hot tubs. Streamers will always find new ways to circumvent these bans.

She says about Twitch: “You are creating an inevitable time bomb. […]. You will always have this problem, they will find other ways.”

The reason for this, according to Pokimane, lies in the unclear Terms of Service and the nature of moderation. Twitch has often been criticized for its ban policy.

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What does Pokimane fear? She further explains that all these streams that play with the boundaries of Twitch’s TOS can cause lasting damage.

She cites the “Adpocalypse” on YouTube as an example. This involves a major boycott by advertisers who no longer wanted to advertise on YouTube, with certain YouTubers or before content rated 18+. Among these customers were Coca-Cola, Mars, HP, and Adidas. You can find a detailed article about it on YouTube Fandom (via Fandom).

Pokimane fears that many streamers could then be labeled as “18+” just because they discuss certain topics. This could lead to younger viewers not being able to watch them anymore. She also fears that only the channels that can make money on Twitch will be the ones that are particularly quiet, peaceful, and kid-friendly.

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Where does Pokimane see the solution? One possible solution from her perspective would be to label certain streamers explicitly with “sexual content” so that viewers under 18 cannot see them and others are warned. They should also no longer appear in suggestions on the Twitch website to prevent accidental discovery.

However, she implies in her monologue that she would prefer a complete ban on sexual content and streamers.

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Not only Pokimane sees problems with advertisers

Could streamers really lead to problems for Twitch? In addition to Pokimane, the largest streamer on Twitch, Félix “xQc” Lengyel, has also commented on the topic. He believes that the behavior of Amouranth and others could cause a lot of damage and destroy trust with Twitch’s partners.

One of the largest German streamers, MontanaBlack, has also spoken negatively about the trends. He called for Twitch to take stronger action against trends like hot tubs.

Amouranth has recognized the problem herself, but has continued:

Streamer explains why Twitch allows “Hot Tub” streams, even though they are harmful

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CoD Warzone: Player lands epic stunt kill on the motorcycle – Rambo would be proud

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A player has used the new motorcycles for a spectacular stunt kill in Call of Duty: Warzone and is being celebrated by thousands. MeinMMO shows you the spectacular action, which also involves a crossbow and Rambo.

What’s going on? Everyone has probably landed at least one kill in Call of Duty that they will always remember. Shooters sometimes create those hero moments that stick in your memory. A Battle Royale like Call of Duty: Warzone even offers better opportunities than multiplayer, because the large distances and enhanced gameplay elements almost invite you to try crazy things.

One such “crazy thing” was pulled off by player and Twitter user “Ham10Banks”. With his Rambo skin, a crossbow, and one of the new motorcycles that have been in the game since the start of Season 4, he landed a truly spectacular stunt kill and thousands of viewers are giving the daring action a deserved thumbs up.

Moped + Explosive Crossbow = WTF?

What does it look like? Unfortunately a bit blurry – the clip doesn’t have the best quality. But the most important part is recognizable and it’s really great:

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At the satellite crash site near Promenade East, Ham10Banks rides over the bridge as Rambo and spots an enemy. He speeds toward the opponent on his motorcycle, but simply running them over was probably too dull for him. Ham10Banks used a round part of the broken satellite as a ramp and jumped a good way into the air.

The enemy probably thought they had gotten away – but Ham10Banks had an ace up his sleeve. In midair, Ham pulled out his crossbow, fired a bolt at the relieved enemy, and hit the target precisely. A truly fantastic shot, and Ham10Banks confirms the well-deserved kill at the end with an extra lap over the bridge.

How was this possible? Just a few weeks ago, such a kill would not have been possible. But the motorcycles bring a whole new driving behavior to Warzone. You can drift with the mopeds, lean into sharper turns, and the vehicles respond much more dynamically to ramps. Compared to the new motorcycles, the other vehicles seem rather bulky.

Moreover, Ham10Banks used the explosive bolts of the crossbow. A hit with the exploding projectiles, and the enemy goes down – that’s due to the explosion, which hits a second time in addition to the actual hit damage. Even full armor cannot protect against a knockout phase with such a hit.

But the greatest praise goes not to the vehicle or Ham10Banks’s loadout – but to the player himself. With his strong reaction, he rocked the fight:

  • Jumping into the air
  • Switching to the passenger seat
  • Aiming and planning his own movements
  • Pulling the trigger at the right moment

And even if the kill only happened in the Loot Mode – such a kill deserves respect, and it will be remembered for a long time. At least by Ham10Banks.

What do the players say about it? The clip is getting a great reception on Reddit and Twitter. After just over two days, the short video has over 11,000 likes on Reddit and over 17,000 likes on Twitter (as of June 26). Players are excited about the action and precision that the clip delivers. Again and again, comparisons are made to Battlefield 2042:

The comment with the most likes in the Reddit thread probably summarizes many players’ opinions best: ‘Holy Shit.’

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Warzone offers a strong platform for hero moments and fantastic kills. Ham10Banks’s crazy stunt may not have brought the player closer to victory. Nevertheless, many players honor such accomplishments and are thrilled when clips like this appear.

Do you have a kill in mind that you won’t forget for a long time? Share your experiences with us in the comments on MeinMMO.

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Talion was supposed to be a new, large PC MMORPG – now it dies, but lives on mobile.

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Talion is actually a mobile MMORPG that was ported to PC in 2020. There it promised to be a “Next Gen” MMORPG and provide “unique experiences”. But soon there will be an end to the game. What happened?

What kind of game is it actually? The MMORPG Talion is perhaps known as a mobile MMORPG. It was released on this platform in 2019 and impressed us back then with its nice graphics and a deep gameplay that, despite auto-grinding, was quite complex.

However, less well known is that there is also a PC version of Talion. It launched in the summer of 2020 and was supposed to offer a “unique MMORPG experience” according to the developers and was marketed as a next-gen MMORPG for PC.

What happened to Talion on PC? But when you look at pictures and videos of Talion on PC, it quickly becomes clear that these are very optimistic announcements. The graphics do not look next-gen at all; rather, the presentation seems to come from the last decade. A user under a trailer on YouTube even said, “Wow, the graphics are really stunning for the year 2002!”

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Furthermore, several players accuse the developers of simply being lazy by copying and pasting the mobile version to PC without any optimization.

Given such reviews and evaluations, it is hardly surprising that Talion is already being shut down. According to an announcement from the developers on the Talion website and via Facebook, the game will end on July 19, 2021.

It states: “We apologize for not being able to meet your expectations and provide you with satisfactory service.”

Anyone who has spent money in the game can also seek a refund.

What is happening with the mobile version of Talion?

Is the mobile version going down as well? If you enjoyed playing Talion on your mobile device running iOS or Android, you don’t have to worry. The mobile game is still running and has a solid rating of 4.0 stars with over 80,000 reviews in the Play Store.

It doesn’t look like the publisher Gamevil will be pulling the plug here anytime soon. You can still play the mobile MMORPG on your phone or tablet. And unlike the unfortunate PC version, the graphics and performance on mobile are still good.

Therefore, Talion is also part of our list of best mobile MMORPGs for Android and iOS.

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Amazon Prime Day: Deals for Nintendo Switch Accessories

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

Looking for accessories for your Nintendo Switch? We present exciting accessories for your console that you can currently get on sale.

To get the most out of your Nintendo Switch, you don’t necessarily need the expensive original accessories. Especially with transport bags, power banks, and gamepads, you can save quite a bit of money. In our article, we present exciting accessories that you can use with your console. Thanks to Prime Day, you can save a good amount of money.

How long are the offers valid? The deals around the Switch accessories are valid during Amazon Prime Day and are therefore active on June 21 and 22, 2021. Additionally, it is valid “while stocks last”.

What you should consider: For some featured products, the sale price is displayed a bit hidden. Once you are logged in, you will see the reduced price directly, and you will also have the discount in your shopping cart.

Protection: Bags and Screen Protectors

Who is this suitable for? With a bag, you can not only protect your Nintendo Switch but also securely store additional accessories such as games, extra Joycons, and cables.

Films or tempered glass protect your console from external damage when you are on the go and your console is not plugged into the docking station.

Hestia Goods Bag for Nintendo Switch

With the bag from manufacturer Hestia, you can safely store not only your Switch but also a good amount of accessories. Thanks to a Velcro connection, your cables and console won’t fly around in the case, and inside, you can also securely store your games.

This is what buyers say: On Amazon, the case has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars with over 2,500 reviews. The high-quality workmanship and good stability are praised. The additional storage space for game cards is also positively noted. Some criticize that the case initially emits an unpleasant odor, which dissipates quickly.

Where you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the case for 11.19 euros and save 20% compared to the Amazon price (13.99 euros). You get the discount directly when you add the product to your shopping cart.

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Bluetooth Audio for the Switch

Who is this suitable for? If you want to use wireless (Bluetooth) headphones with your Switch, you will need a corresponding adapter that you must connect to your console. We present a good adapter that works with both Apple and Bluetooth devices.

GULIkit Route Air+ Bluetooth Adapter Audio

The GULIkit adapter connects directly to the console via the USB-C port. However, you should note that you cannot charge your console with the adapter, as the USB-C port is occupied by the adapter. You do not need an additional driver.

The adapter should support both Qualcomm aptX Low Latency and the ability to connect two headphones simultaneously.

This is what buyers say: The adapter is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon with over 3,000 reviews. The device’s simple and problem-free function is praised. Some criticize that older AirPods do not work with the adapter.

Where you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the device for 23.98 euros instead of 29.98 euros. You save 6 euros with Prime Day.

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Gamepads

Who is this suitable for? If your Joycons have slight drift or you simply want to play with a proper controller, it is worth considering various controllers for the Nintendo Switch.

Here, third-party manufacturers also offer plenty of reasonable alternatives that you can currently purchase at a great price. We present three good alternatives to the standard Pro Controller here, all of which have more than 4 out of 5 stars in the review rankings on Amazon.

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Charging Stations

Who is this suitable for? Charging stations help you especially to organize your belongings. Often, docking modules, memory cards, and additional controllers can be integrated here without any problems. It not only looks nice, but your console also gets charged.

Charging Station for Nintendo Switch

With this charging station, you can charge both your Nintendo Switch and your controllers. According to the manufacturer, it takes 4 hours to fully charge the console. You can charge either 6 controllers or 5 controllers and the console.

This is what buyers say: 4.4 out of 5 stars with over 50 reviews. The reasonable workmanship and the possibility of charging many devices simultaneously are praised. However, there is also criticism that no power supply is included with the charging station.

Where you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the device for 14.75 euros instead of 18.80 euros.

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Battery Packs

Who is this suitable for? Battery packs are especially helpful for gamers who are on the go with their Switch but don’t always have a power outlet within reach. In this case, various battery packs are definitely worth it. The Switch is integrated here and can be quickly charged while gaming.

BigBlue 10000mAh Battery Charger

The device from Big Blue is supposed to extend your Nintendo Switch’s battery life by up to 10 hours according to the manufacturer. This is sufficient for a longer journey or a day trip in nature. Also beneficial is the built-in stand for the Switch and the additional ergonomic grips for the Joycons.

This is what buyers say: The device has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon with over 250 reviews. It is primarily praised for its good workmanship and long battery life.

Where you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the device for 31.99 euros instead of 39.99 euros.

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More accessories for the Nintendo Switch: You can currently get memory cards for the Nintendo Switch at a significant discount. If you play many games and currently have a lack of storage space, you should check out the offers.

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Hearthstone: Professional game ends in turn 3, commentators are speechless

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A Hearthstone round ends so quickly that the commentator can only remain silent. One is basically commenting on a ‘coin toss’.

That in Hearthstone there is also a certain amount of luck involved in the eSports sector is an old story. After all, the game is a card game and is therefore subject to chance to a certain extent. However, how quickly a match during a tournament ended, leaves even the commentators dumbfounded. For already in turn 3, a match found its end.

What happened? At the Hearthstone Grandmasters in the Americas region, there was a particularly short and brutal match. The two players Eddie and Nalguidan faced each other. While Nalguidan tried to score with his priest deck, Eddie resorted to a ‘Token Druid’.

A match that lasted only a few minutes, as already in turn 3, Eddie was able to deal enough damage to knock Nalguidan’s priest out of the tournament.

Why was it so fast? Token Druids can get ‘out of control’ very quickly if they have enough time to bring many minions onto the battlefield without being stopped. The Druid summons only small minions, which he then multiplies with spells and also strengthens. Eddie had basically the perfect hand, so that already in turn 3 he had 26 damage on the board. Combined with the damage dealt in the previous turns, this is enough for a victory.

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Commentators are at a loss: While both players do not look particularly happy about the outcome of the game, the true despair is seen just seconds later on the commentators.

The man on the left can only hold his head and looks as if, according to the opinion of some people in the Hearthstone subreddit, he is ‘re-evaluating all his life choices.’ The despair over the quick outcome of the game and what it actually means for Hearthstone as a professional eSport is clearly visible on him.

The commentator on the right can hardly suppress his laughter, but he continues to try to accompany the events somehow. However, it becomes clear how critically he views that matches end so quickly and so hopelessly even in the professional sector.

All you have to do to defeat [the Druid] is to win in turn 2.

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Much criticism from the players: The match also receives much criticism in the community, as it exemplifies problems that Hearthstone currently has. Many players believe that if even in the professional sector matches already end in turn 3 and the best players in the world cannot find a way to stop it, then something is fundamentally wrong with the existing cards.

Others pity the commentators and note: ‘That is the moment when both realize that they are basically commenting on a coin toss and that this is their job.’

What do you think about it?

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