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.
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.
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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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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?
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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
Sett
Sylas
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!
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:
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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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.
Twitch responded by creating a new category: Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches. However, Twitch’s advertisers can decide for themselves whether they want to run ads in this category.
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.”
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.
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.
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:
Spangen13 on Reddit: ‘This is a true Battlefield moment! Uh, wait a minute…’
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 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?
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.
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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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.
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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Selected content creators from Destiny 2 have just received a package from Bungie, which, in addition to some items, also contains a hidden message. What is it all about? Pure PR stunt or is there more to come?
What is the deal with the boxes? As can be seen recently on social media and reddit, some selected individuals have received a mysterious package from Bungie. Among the “lucky ones” is the well-known Destiny YouTuber Rick Kackis, also known as KackisHD. In total, apparently 45 such boxes were given out.
What’s inside? In Kackis’ package, there was a protective case engraved with “29 of 45” as well as the inscription “Season of the Splicer,” which included several other items – including
a pair of Koss Porta Pro headphones
a cassette player with a matching audio cassette
a card with individual scattered letters
a candelabrum with Destiny logo
and a UV flashlight
PR stunt or is there more to come?
Not obvious at first glance: According to current knowledge, the cassette only contains the soundtrack of Season 14. However, on the card with the scattered letters, which together form “Splicer”, there is a hidden message. This can be revealed by illuminating the card with the UV lamp.
You can see this in a short video by Rick Kackis:
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This is the hidden message: The text of the message refers to the story of the current Season 14, which revolves around freeing humanity’s last city from a Vex simulation. It states:
“Guardians, you are called to become Splicers to overcome the endless night that has plagued the Last City by destroying the Vex network from the inside. Here is your survival kit to endure the endless night and dive into Destiny’s latest season, the Season of the Splicer. Show your community that you are ready to dive into this new season by using the following hashtag #SeasonoftheSplicer. We wish you a great journey!”
This is being discussed: On reddit and social media, there is already a lively discussion about this message. Some say it sounds very much like PR and is simply intended by Bungie to draw attention through content creators and to stay in the conversation.
Will we soon be looking as puzzled as Amanda Holliday?
However, some believe that due to the cryptic nature of the message, there could be more behind it. The message is simply too generic to be hidden in this way. And Bungie is known for its sometimes gigantic community riddles. So some think it might just be the beginning and that more is yet to come – possibly at the upcoming reset.
Furthermore, there is speculation about why they would go through the effort of sending the soundtrack on an old-fashioned cassette and why this is happening precisely halfway through the season. If it were a pure PR stunt, it would have made more sense to do it beforehand or at least in the first week of the new season, but not now. Such actions are usually well thought out by Bungie; “just like that” hardly ever happens.
For some, the speculation drives the community to extremes:
Bungie has already achieved one thing with this: it is being discussed, pondered, and talked about. We at MeinMMO will definitely keep an eye on this and report if there is indeed more to it than just a short PR appearance halfway through the season.
What do you all think? Is it a pure PR stunt? Is there more to come? Maybe a new community riddle? Would you be excited about that? Feel free to let us and other readers from MeinMMO know in the comments.
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With the start of Season 4, Call of Duty: Warzone has a fast travel system again – “Red Doors”. Through these red doors you can quickly move around the map, but there is a large element of randomness. MeinMMO explains how the system works, what it brings you, and shows 30 locations where red doors can be found.
Call of Duty: Warzone is trying fast travel in the Battle Royale for the second time and this time uses a completely different strategy than with the first fast travel system. Previously, there was the subway – fixed start, fixed destination. With the start of Season 4, there are the “Red Doors” – unclear starting point, random travel destination.
To help you use the new system of red doors to your advantage, we provide you with the necessary information here. We show you the most important details of the fast travel system, what loot you can loot, and 30 locations where red doors have already been found.
CoD Warzone: Red Doors bring random travel and great loot
What are the “Red Doors”?
A type of fast travel system in CoD: Warzone. These red doors can be found at various points in Verdansk and randomly take you to one of 12 different locations on the map. There are fixed points where the doors can spawn, but in each match, the door locations vary.
What do the “Red Doors” bring?
You can move quickly across the map with them, and once you have scouted a door, you can use it to your tactical advantage – for example, for an escape. However, there is also a large loot room at the destination point that provides you with powerful items like advanced drones, durable gas masks, or the Specialist Bonus.
What else should I know?
According to reports, there are only 3 doors in normal “Battle Royale” and Plunder matches of Warzone per match. Of the 30 locations we show you in this article, only 3 red doors are likely to be active.
The red doors are also not exclusive to the opener and their team. If you escape through one of the doors to the other side of the map and an enemy team follows you, you should keep an eye on the transition point and be ready to fire – the enemies can also use the door.
From “Old Mine” to “Promande East” in seconds – here you can see the red doors in action:
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We will show you the individual locations with brief route descriptions. If you want to see the spawn points of the red doors yourself in the video, we will embed the guide from the English YouTuber “Geeky Pastimes” here:
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1st red door: Enter the main building of Summit from the lower level and keep to the left to go up the stairs. The door may be on this level
2nd red door: In the largest house east of the Summit gorge
3rd red door: Jump from the upper Summit floor westward into the gap and enter the room facing west
4th red door: On the eastern side of the Summit main building, there are stairs that lead you into an internal stairwell – at the very bottom of the stairwell
5th red door: In the warehouse directly next to the largest house on the eastern gorge side
6th red door: On the first floor of the house directly next to the gondola station on the western gorge side
14th red door: In the northern large factory hall in the southwest of the hall
15th red door: In the unfinished airplane that is standing there – towards the rear compartment
16th red door: Enter the largest factory hall in the south of Factory through the western entrance and jump under the unfinished plane
17th red door: On the roof edge towards the northeast of the largest factory – the door is outside and faces south
18th red door: In the cellar of the house at the very bottom right in Factory – enter the cellar north of the house and walk through into the last room that is west under the house
19th red door: Back in the house at the bottom right, this time on the roof of the red house inside
25th red door: Walk over the central stairwell on level 2 and keep to the left
26th red door: In the elevator shaft, take the rope to level 30 and go up one more level through the stairs in the room on the left. In the eastern part, you will find a door to a stairwell. Go up one more level to level 32 and a door may be in the southern part
CoD Warzone: Where do the red doors take me? – 12 destination points
You cannot currently determine the destination point of your journey through the red doors. You go through the door and end up in one of the twelve loot rooms:
Northeast of the Military Base – Grid D1
Far south on the western side of Verdansk, Bunker 00 – Grid D8
North of the airport tower – Grid C3
In the middle of the Salt Mine – Grid G3
In the center of Lumber – Grid I5
In the Factory – Grid D5
At Promenade East – Grid E7
In the school building by the dried-up river – Grid E3
In the southern farmland – Grid H7
In Storage Town – Grid C5
Northern Lumber, near the police station by the bridge – Grid H4
West of Boneyard – Grid B6
The loot rooms can only be accessed through the “Red Doors” and are otherwise closed – if players attempt to enter the rooms from the outside, some doors even have deadly arguments against it.
Since there are likely only 3 red doors in a match, fast travel is no longer as predictable as before with the subways. But the effect is all the greater. If you find a red door, you can use the information for your tactics and/or snag a decent amount of loot. If teams follow you through the door, it is likely to lead to interesting duels.
If you want to use the doors effectively, check out the video at the top of the article, perhaps run through the spots in Plunder with our guide once, and memorize the positions for your battle royales. A quick look at the potential locations, when you’re already in the area, can be very valuable.
Season 4 not only comes with a fast travel feature, but is also set to introduce 5 new weapons to the game at the end. MeinMMO shows you how to get the weapons.
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For Fortnite, a large live event named “Cosmic Summer Celebration” is coming up, which you can all participate in. We will show you the start time and what the event brings.
What is new: On June 19, the Fortnite team announced that players can expect a major summer event. After the new live event, the team will take their annual summer break. But before that, you should still be rewarded.
Update 3:10 PM: The summer event has started in Fortnite. A “live” event, as one would have expected, did not take place. However, you can now log in and complete various challenges to earn cool summer rewards.
We will show you all the details we know about the live event on June 22.
What is the “Cosmic Summer Celebration” event?
When does it start? The live event is scheduled for June 22 at “9 AM ET”. For us in Germany, the start will therefore be on June 22 at 3:00 PM.
Where will it be celebrated? Believer Beach is the selected location for the live event. Make sure to pack your beach clothes. We analyzed the new Season 7 of Fortnite and found places where landing is really worth it. Believer Beach is also one of the 5 best landing spots in Season 7 of Fortnite.
What will happen there? Fortnite is still keeping details about the event under wraps. However, it is clear that you can unlock new rewards. This also works through quests that are specially activated for the event in the game.
In addition, the co-op factor is likely to be in focus, as Fortnite states in the tweet that you should expect “a lot of fun with your friends.” We will embed the tweet announcing the live event here:
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It is still unclear what exactly to expect from this alien live event on June 22. However, it is assumed that it will run as it has in recent years. Fortnite regularly launches these summer events. Usually, you receive many quests there that allow you to unlock cosmetic items.
These were in recent years
Loading screens
Sprays
Wraps
Emotes
Harvesting tools
It is very likely that similar rewards await you at the Cosmic Summer Celebration 2021. While the live event is limited in time, the quests will probably remain solvable over a longer period. We will update this post on MeinMMO as soon as we have more information about the event.
What do you wish for from the new live event and Fortnite? Certain alien rewards like masks or floating back blings? Fortnite receives criticism for the start time of the live event, as Tuesday afternoons are taken for many players due to work or other fixed appointments.
In Pokémon GO, the exploration of the world is set to be more in focus again. At the same time, Niantic is rolling back bonuses that were introduced during the Corona crisis. Read here everything about the testing of the changes.
What’s new: Niantic wants to encourage trainers to move more outdoors again. Therefore, they want to make playing outside more attractive and focus on exploring new areas.
According to the announcement, Niantic is aware that the Corona crisis is not yet over and will continuously review and individually adjust all changes presented in this article should measures be necessary.
Then it’s time: At the end of July 2021, Niantic will begin testing the first exploration bonuses.
However, the changes will initially only be tested in New Zealand and the United States – only later will these changes come to us in Europe.
The test will initially run until September 1 – so until the end of the Season of Discovery. Additionally, the new bonuses will be introduced gradually over several months, and old bonuses will be slowly phased out. But not before the Go Fest 2021 – so you don’t have to worry about any changes at the event.
Several Corona bonuses will disappear
There are not only new bonuses; the bonuses introduced in the last 15 months are also changing. However, it will not be exactly like before the pandemic, as many trainers have gotten used to the bonuses.
These bonuses will disappear:
The effectiveness of incense when not moving will be reset to its original value before 2020. If you move, the incense will have a boosted effect.
Your buddy will bring you gifts less frequently per day. The high frequency was meant to help everyone who couldn’t leave their homes.
The distance from which you can interact with stops and gyms will be reset to the value of 2020. Niantic plans to implement this change only “where it makes sense” and does not rule out that the distance may be increased at events.
These bonuses will remain: You won’t have to forgo any beloved bonuses from the pandemic. The following bonuses will remain:
The first catch of the day still grants you 3x as much Stardust and XP
The duration of incense remains at 60 minutes
The GO Battle League and battles against trainers do not require steps – this remains as it is now
You can still carry up to 20 gifts in your bag.
Trainers are allowed to open up to 30 gifts a day
Additionally, more permanent bonuses remain, which Niantic does not explicitly list
These bonuses are coming: New bonuses are meant to make outdoor exploration appealing and rewarding again. Niantic speaks of the following bonuses:
Spinning PokéStops grants more bonuses
By spinning gyms, you can receive up to 2 raid passes per day
Participating in raids without a remote raid pass should be more rewarding
If you spin a stop for the first time, you will receive 10 times the XP
Incense works stronger when you move after activation
Bonuses for steps taken
These are not all bonuses, but just a preview
Additionally, EX-raids are likely to return in the future
Niantic wants to find a middle ground between remote raids and regular raids
Trainers call it a “huge mistake”
This is how the community reacts: In the Pokémon GO subreddit, some of the changes are causing dissatisfaction.
Especially the reduced distance for interacting with stops and raids directly upsets trainers. A corresponding thread, which calls the changes a “huge mistake” (via reddit), has already gathered over 16,000 upvotes in 7 hours, and trainers are discussing it in over 700 comments.
However, even outside the large threads, players are angry:
It has been said that the increased distance was the reason why some trainers started playing Pokémon GO again (via reddit). Here, it is stated that Niantic should make the game more inviting for trainers instead of making it worse.
Others see it more pragmatically: The increased distance has finally prevented unauthorized access to properties. They say it is a bad idea from Niantic to remove this feature now (via reddit)
Others are pleading with Niantic, “please, please, please keep the distance as it is now” (via reddit)
It is clear that players have gotten used to the increased distance and do not want to give it up anymore. And for good reason, as it has solved several problems that are now becoming relevant again.
MeinMMO will keep you updated about the new and old bonuses. Have you gotten used to the conveniences and feel sorry that Niantic is removing some of them? Are you looking forward to finally searching for monsters more outdoors again? Let us know in the comments.
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The Amazon Prime Day has started with plenty of good deals, including some gaming laptops. MeinMMO presents you the best gaming notebooks with RTX 3000 that you can currently buy.
In our article, we present 5 gaming laptops that are currently on sale and are also recommended. Four devices are equipped with RTX 3000. The fifth device has an “RTX 2000” graphics card, but we still find it to be a fair offer.
How long are the offers valid? The deals around the gaming laptops are valid during the Amazon Prime Day and are thus active on June 21 and 22, 2021. Naturally, they are valid only while supplies last.
Note: The prices in the Amazon boxes do not reflect the offer price, as the deals only apply to Prime members. You can find the correct prices on Amazon, which we also mention in the article.
What you should consider when buying a gaming laptop
There are a few tips you should consider when buying a gaming laptop. Here we present you the most important points you need to keep in mind. You can also find a detailed article on what to consider when buying a gaming laptop on MeinMMO.
Graphics card:
The mobile variants of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, RTX 2070, and RTX 2080 offer you enough performance for maximum details and high frame rates. The new RTX 3000 mobile graphics chips are also at a similar performance level. In our article, you will only find RTX graphics cards that also support ray tracing and DLSS.
RAM:
If you want to game with the laptop, at least 16 GB of RAM should be installed. If you want to be future-proof, you should even consider 32 GB. In our article, all devices have at least 16 GB of RAM.
Ports:
HDMI, USB, LAN, and headphone ports should be included with every gaming notebook. A card reader can also be useful, but can be added later as an adapter.
Thunderbolt ports are particularly interesting. Here, especially large amounts of data can be transferred in a short time. External graphics cards (so-called eGPUs) can be connected via this.
Display size:
Most gaming laptops are available starting from 14 inches and go up to about 17 inches.
17-inch models can display more details due to their larger screens. If you want to be very mobile, the smaller variant is recommended.
ASUS TUF Gaming Dash F15 (RTX 3070)
This is what the device offers: The gaming notebook from ASUS provides you with Intel’s i7-11370H, 16 GB of RAM, and a mobile RTX 3070 enough power for most games.
The 144 Hz display is also suitable for fast games like shooters. Thanks to DLSS technology, you also benefit from high frame rates on your gaming laptop.
The device offers strong performance, decent battery life, and a comfortable keyboard for gamers and heavy typists. The laptop achieves about 9 hours in office operation and around 2 hours in gaming use. The price is also reasonable for the hardware.
Notebookcheck testers criticize mainly that the performance of the RTX 3070 Mobile is significantly below its capabilities (via notebookcheck.com). Because Asus opts for the smallest model with 85 watts. Also negative is the partially soldered RAM. The device also does not have a webcam.
Who is the device suitable for? The notebook has plenty of power even for demanding applications. The RTX 3070 also delivers high performance at high settings (and with DLSS) and can make good use of the 144 Hz display. If you are looking for a device that you also want to use for home office, you should keep in mind that the TUF Dash F15 does not have a webcam.
Pro
good build quality (metal surfaces)
sufficient performance for Full HD and 144 Hz
144 Hz display
excellent battery life (9 hours office, 2 hours gaming)
Contra
RTX 3070 laptop far below expectations
RAM partially soldered
no webcam
Where you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the device as a Prime member for 1399.00 euros. You save 10% compared to the normal price on Amazon (1549.00 euros). According to Geizhals.de, the device is currently only offered on Amazon. Therefore, you can’t get it cheaper right now (via Geizhals.de)
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MSI GP76 Leopard 10UE
This is what the device offers: The MSI GP76 Leopard 10UE is powered by a fast i7-10870H and features a fully utilized RTX 3060. There is also a variant with a 15-inch screen and RTX 3070. It also comes with a 144 Hz panel and 16 GB of RAM.
With the RTX 3060 variant, you get a fully utilized RTX 3060 with 130 watts. This makes the graphics card faster than RTX 3080 models that only provide 95 watts. The performance is sufficient for gaming with the highest details in Full HD and thanks to RTX, you can also use DLSS.
The high weight (2.9 kg) and the low battery life under load are disadvantages: After just under 2 hours, the device needs to go back to the socket. The device is clearly audible under load, but not bothersome.
Who is the device suitable for? Are you looking for a fast gaming device with which you can play all games at high settings thanks to the RTX 3060? Then take a look at the MSI laptop. Due to its size (17 inches) and high weight (2.9 kg), the device is only conditionally suitable for mobile use.
Pro
very good performance for Full HD and highest settings
good display (high contrasts and 144 Hz)
high-quality build
Contra
low battery life (2 hours)
no Thunderbolt, no card reader
high weight (2.9 kg)
Where you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the device as a Prime member for 1499.00 euros. You save 21% compared to the normal price on Amazon (1899.00 euros). The Prime offer is currently the cheapest offer listed by the comparison portal Geizhals.de (via Geizhals.de)
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On the next page, we will introduce you to three more laptop models. Two devices each come with an RTX 3070, while the third device comes with an RTX 2070. We will explain why the device with the RTX 2070 may still be worthwhile for you.
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In the pirate coop Sea of Thieves, the new DLC A Pirate’s Life will be released on June 22. In it, you can look forward to new content, including story missions. These missions and the easy entry in the DLC make it ideal for newcomers, solo players, and PvE fans who are not interested in hostile pirates.
What’s in the DLC? A Pirate’s Life offers several new features, including:
5 new story chapters that should keep you engaged for about 8 to 12 hours
Jack Sparrow as an AI companion in your crew
3 new monster types that will attack you in the open world – sirens, creatures in the form of crabs and eels, and phantoms
A new Battle Pass that revolves around the entire Season 3
What makes the DLC so interesting? The particularly cool thing about the DLC is that there are no prerequisites to play it. The quest can be started through a fortune teller at outposts or directly from the main menu, and you don’t need to know any of the previous stories to understand the events.
That makes “A Pirate’s Life” an ideal time to start with Sea of Thieves.
The story content is also instanced, so you can be on your own or only with your friends in a group. This way, you avoid all PvP content and will not be bothered by other pirates.
What is the cost of the DLC? The DLC will be released for free for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. However, you will need the base game to access the DLC, which costs around 40 Euros.
To get in the mood for the DLC content, you can watch the appropriate trailer from E3:
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What is the story about? In “A Pirate’s Life”, you meet Captain Jack Sparrow, who has stolen a mysterious pirate artifact and ended up in the world of Sea of Thieves with its help. However, he also brought some villains with him, including Davy Jones and the crew of the Flying Dutchman.
The story is completely new but is based on the movie characters. You will also encounter more than just Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones.
What’s next for Sea of Thieves? Our colleagues from GamePro spoke with the developers of Sea of Thieves. They mentioned that plans for Seasons 4, 5, and 6 have already been finalized, and ideas for Season 7 are already being gathered. So there will be no shortage of pirate game content.
What’s in the next WoW patch “Chains of Domination”? We reveal what’s next in WoW: Shadowlands.
The next big WoW patch is called “Chains of Domination.” But not only is the name known, a large part of the content has already been revealed. The update has been on the PTR for many weeks and has consistently been expanded with new content. We will let you know what you can look forward to.
The article was updated on June 22, 2021, with new info from the PTR and now also contains info about the release.
When will WoW Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination be released?
Then it’s release: The big content update Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination will be available on June 30, 2021, after maintenance on Wednesday morning. Please note that not all content will be available right at the start. The campaign will unfold over the weeks, and the raid will open with a delay.
When does the raid Sanctum of Domination open? The large 10-player raid Sanctum of Domination starts on July 7 at normal and heroic difficulty. The higher levels will only start later.
The Jailer, meanwhile, uses his growing power to pull a landmass from the Shadowlands into the Maw. This is the ruins of the mysterious city of Korthia.
The covenants, on the other hand, unite to take the fight to the Jailer and find out what his ultimate plan is. They travel to Korthia and attack the Maw as a united force.
The Jailer continues to pursue his goals and has sent part of the remains of the “City of Secrets” into the Maw. The city was once called Korthia and holds some new content ready. This includes a series of new quests and “outdoor activities” – these should be world quests, events, and rare enemies. The design is generally meant to resemble Mechagon a bit. There will be daily visitors in the hub of the area bringing different daily missions.
Korthia is not a completely new area but a subzone in the Maw. The Maw is thus growing as an area. There is no loading time when switching between the two zones as the Maw is simply being expanded.
Even though the covenants still have some outstanding issues, they are joining forces for a new campaign to bring the fight to the Jailer. The Night Fae, Necrolords, Kyrians, and Venthyr are using their reawakened powers to launch an assault on the Jailer’s realm.
Especially raid players can rejoice, as the first patch brings a whopping raid. The Sanctum of Domination is a part of the Tower of Torghast yet to be explored and features a total of 10 bosses to be defeated. A few highlights from these encounters are already known:
Dungeon fans will also get their money’s worth, as Patch 9.1 brings a new “mega-dungeon.” This is a particularly extensive dungeon that is only available in mythic mode.
The mega-dungeon is called “Tazavesh, the Veiled Market” and apparently has the mysterious Brokers as a theme. It is a hidden bazaar that ends with particularly powerful relics from Azeroth being stolen.
The image of the veiled market with the Brokers.
Overall, there will be 8 bosses distributed over two sections of the dungeon.
The first section is the Tazavesh Market. There, players learn more about the culture of the Brokers, visit a large auction, a tavern, and generally get an impression of the life of these creatures.
The second part is a kind of chase. Players try to catch a particularly sly Broker who wants to steal and use one of Azeroth’s most important relics. The chase leads over several areas and parallel worlds. This results in absurd bosses, such as an Eternal Dragon Pirate Captain. Yes, really.
Dragon pirate captains from the Eternal Dragonflight. Sure, who doesn’t know them?
It is expected that Tazavesh will be split into two parts in a later patch and then also be available as a “Mythic+” dungeon. That was at least the case with Karazhan and Mechagon.
Along with Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, the second dungeon season of WoW: Shadowlands also begins. This presents new challenges for players, as they have to deal with the new affix “Tormented.” This creates additional enemies in the dungeon, but also allows players to choose powerful Anima powers – similar to Torghast.
However, there is also a nice relief. At the end of dungeons, keystones can be exchanged for other keystones. This is only possible to a limited extent, but it allows you to get rid of your absolute “hate dungeon” if you don’t want to do it. You also have the option to intentionally “deplete” all keystones, i.e., to reduce their difficulty.
What else is coming in Patch 9.1?
Other topics have only been briefly touched on so far. The new features include:
There is a new cosmetic armor set for each covenant that can be used by all classes
The power of soulbinds and conduits continues to increase
Flying is coming in Patch 9.1 – finally soaring in the Shadowlands!
What are you most looking forward to? Which content would you like to experience, and which changes should rather stay on the PTR? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and discuss with other readers.
In Pokémon GO the Community Day in July 2021 has been announced. The focus is on the Pokémon Floink. We from MeinMMO reveal what exactly to expect at the event.
When does the Community Day take place? The Community Day with Floink will be on Saturday, July 3, 2021. It will run from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. This means you have six hours to secure numerous copies of the fire Pokémon as usual.
Floink is one of the starter Pokémon from Generation 5. Therefore, it is not among the strongest Pokémon in the game and its evolutions are also rather weak.
These bonuses the Community Day in July 2021 brings
What bonuses are there? First of all, there are plenty of Floink spawns. Additionally, you can encounter the shiny variant of Floink with increased likelihood. Especially for shiny collectors, the Community Day every month is very useful.
Floink in the normal (left) and shiny version (right).
Alongside the Floink spawns, you can look forward to these bonuses:
Evolve Ferkokel (the evolution of Floink) during the event or up to two hours afterwards, so that your Flambirex learns the charge move Lohekanonade
3x catch Stardust
Smoke lasts three hours during the event
Lure modules last three hours during the event
Additionally, the official presentation teases a surprise when you take snapshots during the event.
For 1 Euro, you can unlock an exclusive special research for the Community Day: Roasted Nuts.
Additionally, a Community Day box will be offered again in the shop for 1280 PokéCoins. It includes 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Smokes, 5 Lucky Eggs, and one Elite Charged TM.
Besides the Community Day in July, we already know the date for August and the return of the Safari Zone. You can find out more about this here:
In Fortnite you can currently grab a free spray pattern and then unlock some lobby music. MeinMMO shows you how to get and redeem the code for the spray pattern. We will also show you how to unlock the new alien lobby music.
What are these items? In collaboration with “The O2”, the newcomer band “easy Life” is now coming to Fortnite and hosting a concert in creative mode. To celebrate, there are now free items that you can unlock. These include a cool spray pattern, perfect for summer, and lobby music that fits the alien theme of Season 7.
Unlike other cosmetics, you don’t have to buy these items, but can unlock them for free. Here’s what they look like:
The spray pattern “Squeezy Life” and the lobby music “UFOs & Aliens”
How to get the spray pattern?
This is what you need to do: You get the spray pattern through a code that is displayed on various boards on the new O2 island. If you want the code for the “Squeezy Life” spray pattern, you can check out the new island in creative mode. Just enter this island code at the portal: 2500-3882-9781
If you don’t want to visit the island, you can still get to the code. Eager players have already discovered the code (via Twitter).
The code is: 8Z35X-3ZWAB-BC57H-EQTQZ
You just need to redeem this on the official Epic Games website.
If you’re interested in more about the creative mode in Fortnite, this might interest you:
How can I redeem the code? Now that you have the code for the “Squeezy Life” spray pattern, you can redeem it on the official Epic Games website. Here’s the link to redeem the code.
If you haven’t logged into the website with your Epic account yet, be sure to do so. Only then can your Epic account be linked to receive the reward of the code in-game.
On this page, you can redeem the code
How to get the lobby music?
This is what you need to do: Unlike the spray pattern, you cannot unlock the alien lobby music yet. This will only be available starting June 24. To unlock the music, you need to participate in the interactive show by “easy life”.
The show will take place on June 24 at 9:30 PM. At this time, a portal will open on the O2 island. When you enter it, you will be directly transported to the concert by “easy Life”. The show lasts about 20 minutes, and after you complete it, you will receive the lobby music “UFOs & Aliens”.
Important: The O2 island and the show by “easy Life” will be available until June 28, 2021, at 1:00 AM. You have until then to participate in the show and unlock the lobby music.
According to Epic, there’s a lot of fun waiting for you on the O2 island
Even at this event, the themes of aliens and UFOs seem to sneak in. Once you unlock the lobby music, you can also unlock a few aliens from the battle pass of Season 7. There’s even an alien that you can customize completely.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
