Prime Day Offers: Logitech’s “bestselling gaming mouse” at the best price and other Logitech deals

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 6 minutes

On Amazon Prime Day 2021, there are plenty of deals for gamers. We present the best offers from Logitech and explain which deals are worth the most.

In our article, we present the best Logitech deals from Prime Day 2021. Among the offers is currently also the Logitech G502 Hero, which, according to the manufacturer, is the ‘best-selling gaming mouse in the world.’

But there are also other mice, keyboards, and a headset among the offers. We introduce the products and tell you which players could benefit from the devices.

How long are the offers valid? The deals around Logitech products are valid during Amazon Prime Day and are thus active on June 21 and 22, 2021. Furthermore, they are valid only while supplies last.

Logitech G502 HERO Gaming Mouse Special Edition

This is what the gaming mouse offers: The G502 Hero from Logitech is the successor to the Proteus Core and offers a better sensor. The tracking is excellent. Overall, the mouse offers eleven programmable buttons, making it suitable for many application areas. Inside, you get the Hero sensor, the current best sensor from Logitech.

Caution is advised with the ergonomics. Depending on your hand size, the mouse may be too big or too small, and you may not reach all buttons. If you’re not sure, then order the mouse and utilize the return policy if necessary. The usual 30 days also apply on Prime Day.

The G502 Hero is available in both a wired and a Wireless version, using Lightspeed technology. Thus, you should not lag behind a wired version in terms of latency. You can also find the G502 Hero in our MeinMMO buying guide for the best gaming mice.

Who is the mouse suitable for? With the Logitech G502 Hero, you get a strong all-rounder for almost every game and task, plus the current best mouse sensor that Logitech offers. If you don’t mind a relatively high weight and play many different games, then you should take a look at Logitech’s G502.

Pro
  • great sensor
  • many features
  • 11 directly programmable buttons
  • Wireless version with reduced weight
  • Mouse wheel with optional no-click
Contra
  • not the best build quality
  • only for right-handers
  • ergonomics not suitable for every hand

Here you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the G502 Hero for €39.99, which is the current best price you pay for the popular gaming mouse (via Geizhals.de). Normally, you pay at least €10 more for the mouse. In the past few weeks, the price for the standard G502 Hero was around €60.

If you prefer wireless instead of cable, you can opt for the G502 Lightspeed Wireless. The Wireless variant is also lighter than the standard variant. Currently, you can get the mouse for €66.49, not cheaper (via Geizhals.de).

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Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED TKL

This is what the gaming keyboard offers: The gaming keyboard from Logitech is heavy due to the aluminum plate and metal reinforcement, but very well made. It also features low-profile switches, rated for up to 70 million keystrokes.

The keyboard can be used in three different ways: via Bluetooth, with Logitech’s own ‘Lightspeed’ technology, or via USB cable, which is also used for charging. The battery lasts around 30 hours with RGB lighting; without lighting, the manufacturer promises up to 130 hours of runtime. You can change the connection at any time using the function key.

The keyboard offers internal storage for profiles, but only lighting profiles can be saved here. Macros are stored in the Logitech software that you need to download from the official website. You can also find Logitech’s gaming keyboard in our MeinMMO guide on the best gaming keyboards.

Testers from Notebooksbilliger.de praised, among other things, the high-quality workmanship, the good battery life, and the fast keys (via blog.notebooksbilliger.de). Criticism was directed at the outdated micro-USB connection and the mediocre lighting.

Pro
  • fast ‘Low Profile’ switches
  • Bluetooth, ‘Lightspeed’, and USB as connections
  • high quality, thanks to aluminum plate and metal reinforcement
  • high battery life with 30 hours (without RGB: 130)
  • very flat design
Contra
  • internal memory only for lighting profiles
  • uneven lighting

Who is the keyboard suitable for? The G915 Lightspeed from Logitech offers high-quality workmanship, low keys (low profile), and a fast wireless connection. If you want a fast keyboard and need a lot of space on your desk, then the TKL variant might appeal to you. Because the TKL variant (Tenkeyless) forgoes a number pad.

Here you can buy the device: In the Prime offer, you currently pay €157.99 for Logitech’s G915 Lightspeed, saving 31% compared to the normal price on Amazon (€229.00). The Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL is also available at the current lowest price (via Geizhals.de).

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Logitech G PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse

This is what the gaming mouse offers: The G Pro Wireless is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. This is due to the symmetrical shape and the interchangeable thumb buttons that are included. What is good for ambidextrous use has a disadvantage: there is no thumb support, and the mouse doesn’t have quite as much grip as a purely right-handed mouse.

The DPI switch is located on the underside of the mouse. There is also a compartment for the wireless dongle. Also included is a 1.8 m long fabric-covered USB cable, with which the mouse can be charged. Alternatively, the mouse supports Powerplay as well. If you use the mouse with a Powerplay mouse pad, it charges while gaming.

In the test by PCWelt, the lightweight, especially the very fast wireless connection and the great sensor were praised (via PCWelt.de). Criticism was made of the DPI switch, which is on the underside of the mouse. At MeinMMO, we count the G Pro Wireless among the best gaming mice for shooter players.

Who is the mouse suitable for? The Logitech G Pro is an absolute lightweight among wireless mice and is one of the most popular gaming mice among professional gamers (via prosettings.com). If you’re looking for a lightweight wireless mouse with a great sensor that works for both right- and left-handers, then the Logitech G Pro might be for you.

With the Logitech G Pro X Superlight, Logitech now offers an even lighter variant.

Pro
  • top sensor
  • mouse for left- and right-handers
  • also usable with cable
  • very light (80g)
  • no latency in wireless mode
Contra
  • high price
  • DPI switch on the back

Here you can buy the device: Currently, you can get the Logitech G Pro Wireless for €72.19 as a Prime offer and save 52% compared to the Amazon price (€149.00).

You can’t find a better deal for the Logitech G Pro Wireless at this time (via Geizhals.de).

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ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Gaming Headset

This is what the gaming headset offers: The gaming headset from ASTRO, which belongs to Logitech, relies on wired sound. The headset is made of black plastic reinforced with aluminum. The ear cushions are made of memory foam that is supposed to adapt to your ears.

For people who want to mix their sound precisely, there is also a combo package of the ASTRO Gaming A40 TR and Mixamp Pro. Here you pay a good €80 more.

Among others, the online magazine Gamezoom has tested the gaming headset extensively (via Gamezoom.net). The tester praises the high-quality workmanship and the balanced sound. The microphone is also good, and the cable is long enough for use on the console. Criticism was especially directed at the high price for the package of headset and Mixamp Pro.

Who is the headset suitable for? With the ASTRO Gaming A40 TR, you get a high-quality gaming headset with a detachable microphone. The headset speaks for itself, especially in terms of high-quality build, good sound, and great microphone. If you are looking for a good headset that you can use not only on your PC but also on your console, then you should take a look at the gaming headset from ASTRO.

Pro
  • balanced sound
  • good and detachable microphone
  • high-quality workmanship
  • optional Mixamp Pro
  • accessories and long cable for console usage
  • compatible with PC, Xbox, and PlayStation
Contra
  • high additional cost for the version with Mixamp Pro

Here you can buy the device: Currently, you pay €128.44 for the gaming headset, saving 24% compared to the regular Amazon price (€169.00). Currently, you can’t find the gaming headset cheaper on Prime Day according to Geizhals.de (via Geizhals.de)

Please note that the presented device is the version that you can use on both PC and Xbox and PlayStation 4.

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Are you looking for more offers from this year’s Prime Day? Here we present you the best gaming laptops with RTX 3000 that you can currently find in the offers. We also explain what to look for when buying and which laptop might be particularly worthwhile for you.

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This is how you start and finish the Karazhan prequest in WoW Burning Crusade Classic

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 5 minutes

In Burning Crusade Classic, Karazhan awaits, one of the coolest raids. But how do you unlock the raid? We will guide you through the pre-quest for Karazhan.

What is the quest necessary for? In order for characters to enter the 10-player raid Karazhan, a rather lengthy quest chain must be completed. Without this quest, access to the raid is not possible. The quest must be repeated for all characters who want to enter Karazhan.

For the completion of the quest, you should plan for several evenings as multiple visits to dungeons are required. Moreover, this quest chain is quite tricky. Because although it is a prerequisite quest chain, you will already need several other prerequisite quests for additional dungeons. The system is quite nested and can thus seem confusing.

You can actually start the quest during your leveling phase, as the first step begins at level 68.

Add-on “Attune” can help: If you want to keep it extremely simple, you should download the add-on “Attune” from the Curseforge page. The add-on shows you all the “Attunement” quests for all known content in both Classic and BC Classic. It lists exactly where you are in the steps and what you still need to complete.

If the entire guild uses the add-on, you will even get an overview of all your fellow players and can see which companions are at the same progress as you – making it easy to find groups that still need to complete unlocks.

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Prequest for Karazhan – All Steps for the Raid

If you prefer “something to read”, we have a step-by-step guide here that leads you through all the tasks of the prequest.

Where does the quest start? The quest basically starts right in front of the raid, in the Deadwind Pass. As Alliance players, you simply fly from Stormwind to Duskwood and ride from there the last stretch to the east. Horde players will probably take the fastest zeppelin from Orgrimmar to Stranglethorn Vale and then fly to the Swamps of Sorrows to ride west.

Talk to Archmage Alturus and accept the two quests “Arcane Disturbances” and “Restless Activity”.

Then head into the cellar vaults, whose entrances you will find in the ruins of the small village around Karazhan. There you will find the necessary quest items with the spirits and the small wells.

WoW Classic Karazhan Guide 1
In the Deadwind Pass, right next to Karazhan, the quest begins.

How does the quest continue? Below we have briefly summarized the individual steps that will follow.

Part 2 – After you have turned in the two missions, you will receive the follow-up quest “Dalaran Contacts”. Travel to Alterac Valley and speak to Archmage Cedric, who is located to the far north at the crater of the city of mages, Dalaran.

Part 3 – Archmage Cedric gives you the quest “Khadgar,” which leads you to the character of the same name in Shattrath. Khadgar is located centrally on the Terrace of Light.

WoW Classic Karazhan Guide 2
A little hidden in the north of the Dalaran crater, the quest continues.

Prequest for the Shadow Labyrinth: To enter the Shadow Labyrinth, it is sufficient for someone to open the gate for you. However, if you want permanent access to the Shadow Labyrinth yourself, you should complete the “Sethekk Halls” and defeat King Ikiss (the final boss) there. He drops the key to the Shadow Labyrinth, which allows you to open the gate repeatedly.

Part 4 – Khadgar gives you the quest “To Karazhan,” for which you need to retrieve the first key fragment. The journey takes you to the Shadow Labyrinth. Complete the dungeon in the south of Auchindoun (Forest of Terokkar). Next to the final boss Murmur, you will find an “Arcane Container”. Click it, and an enemy will appear. The “Guardian of the First Part” drops the necessary key fragment.

Prequest for the Arcatraz: To enter the Arcatraz for the next step, you will need a flying mount and at least one player who has the key. The quest chain for the key to the Arcatraz begins with Netherseer Khay’ji in Area 52 (Netherstorm) with the mission “Crystal Collection of the Consortium”. The quest chain is quite extensive, taking you through the entire Netherstorm and then the dungeons “The Mechanar” and “The Botanica”. Completing this quest chain can easily take an entire evening.

WoW Classic Karazhan Guide 3
To get into the Arcatraz, a flying mount is helpful. A warlock can also port you.

Part 5 – After you have turned in the quest with Khadgar, you will receive the mission “The Second and Third Fragment.” For this, you must visit two dungeons.

In the dungeon “The Steamvault” in the Zangarmarsh, you fight your way to the first boss, Water Elementalist Thespia. Next to her, you will find an “Arcane Container,” which calls the second guardian when clicked, who drops the second key fragment.

The third fragment can be obtained in the dungeon “The Arcatraz” in the Netherstorm, at the first boss Zereketh the Unbound. Open the Arcane Container, defeat the guardian, and take the third key fragment.

WoW Khadgar Medivh Harbingers
The secrets of Medivh await in Karazhan.

Prequest for the Black Morass: In order for players to enter the Black Morass, they must all complete the prequest. This begins right at the Caverns of Time with the NPC “Keeper of Time.” You must accompany several NPCs who will explain the Caverns of Time to you. After that, you will be sent to the Caverns of Time dungeon from the Hillsbrad Foothills. Follow the quest chain of the dungeon and successfully complete it to return to Andormu at the end. This unlocks the quest “The Black Morass,” which simultaneously grants access to the dungeon.

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Part 6 – For the final relevant step “The Master’s Touch,” you must travel to the Caverns of Time in Tanaris and there seek out the Black Morass. In the dungeon, you will protect Medivh from the attacks of a dragon swarm that wants to alter the past. Successfully withstand the dungeon and talk to Medivh at the end, so he can imbue the key with his magic.

With the key, you can subsequently return to Khadgar in Shattrath. He will then hand you the “Key of the Master,” which grants you access to Karazhan.

Congratulations! Now you just need 9 brave companions to raid the Tower of Medivh together and take down the numerous bosses. After all, Karazhan is considered by many to be one of the best raids of all time.

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Lost Ark classes in the ranking – This is what MeinMMO readers will play at release

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 5 minutes

You told us in a survey which classes you will play in the EU version of Lost Ark. Here are the winners and losers.

What it was about: The MMORPG Lost Ark finally received a release window for the West and has already held its first alpha test. So far, testers have been able to try out 14 different classes that will be playable at launch in Europe.

We from MeinMMO asked you which class you will start with at the release in autumn, and you responded in large numbers. Together with you, we now create a ranking of the classes you will play.

How you voted: A total of 1,623 MeinMMO readers participated in the voting at the time of evaluation. Each could cast only one vote. Here is how you decided:

  • Rank 14: Scrapper – 2.16 %
  • Rank 13: Deadeye – 3.33 %
  • Rank 12: Gunlancer – 4.44 %
  • Rank 11: Sharpshooter – 4.5 %
  • Rank 10: Artillerist – 4.56 %
  • Rank 9: Wardancer – 5.18 %
  • Rank 8: Gunslinger – 5.36 %
  • Rank 7: Bard – 6.96 %
  • Rank 6: Deathblade – 8.13 %

Here are also the top 5 of the most popular classes that MeinMMO readers will start with and what makes them special.

Rank 5: Berserker

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Gameplay from the Berserker Warrior in a Chaos Dungeon
  • Archetype: Warrior
  • Weapon: Greatsword
  • Range: Melee
  • Votes: 8.87 %

This is what the Berserker can do: If you want to properly shred your opponents into little pieces, the Berserker is just right for you. The classic warrior class wields a huge greatsword as a weapon, which does not hinder its high attack speed.

The Berserker’s resource, Rage, fills up through the use of its abilities, and once it is full, the class can switch to Berserker mode. Then your character can really hit the gas and deal massive damage. Movement speed, attack speed, attack power, and critical hit chance are drastically increased.

Additionally, you gain access to a special ability that can only be activated in Berserker state, which allows you to deal even more damage. However, once your resource bar is empty and all Rage is used up, you must wait for the cooldown to replenish your damage-dealing capabilities.

Rank 4: Shadowhunter

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Gameplay from the Shadowhunter Assassin in a Chaos Dungeon. In other regions, the Assassin is named Demonic.
  • Archetype: Assassin
  • Weapon: Blade Tonfas
  • Range: Melee to Long
  • Votes: 9.8 %

This is what the Shadowhunter can do: Although Shadowhunter was not available at the launch of Lost Ark in Korea, it is still one of the starter classes in the European version of the MMORPG. Assassins can tap into the dangerous power of Chaos, and the Shadowhunter makes extensive use of it to annihilate their enemies. In addition to the weapon Blade Tonfas, the Assassin uses demonic magic to attack enemies from a distance or pull them closer with a claw.

Once the resource bar of the Shadowhunter has been filled by using abilities, she can switch to her Demon form. This form gives you a boost in attack speed and grants access to a whole new set of abilities.

These abilities with red icons use demonic magic and feature numerous area attacks that allow you to melt large groups of enemies. However, using these skills depletes your resource bar until it runs out completely and you revert to your normal form.

Rank 3: Paladin

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  • Archetype: Warrior
  • Weapon: Sword and Book
  • Range: Melee to Mid
  • Votes: 11.15 %

This is what the Paladin can do: The Paladin is also one of the classes that was not directly available at launch in Korea, but will be playable for us right from the start. It is a hybrid class that can use both physical attacks and holy magic in combat. The Paladin constantly switches between its two weapons, sword and book.

The dual gameplay of the class also affects its Identity ability, which you can use once the resource bar “Faith” has filled up through the use of skills. It grants you a choice between two buffs:

  • The first blue buff “God’s Executioner” increases your own damage by enhancing all blue sword abilities.
  • The second yellow buff “Divine Aura” grants your group a buff that provides teammates with +20% damage as long as they are near you.

As “the child of the warrior and bard,” the Paladin is also a support class that is very popular in both PvE and PvP content.

Rank 2: Soulfist

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  • Archetype: Martial
  • Weapon: Ductile Gauntlet
  • Range: Melee to Long
  • Votes: 12.26 %

This is what the Soulfist can do: Although the Soulfist is technically a melee class as part of the Martial archetype, it can also eliminate its opponents from a distance. The reason for this are energy projectiles and beams that it can rain down on enemies alongside normal physical attacks. You can feel like a Dragon Ball or Street Fighter character when playing the Soulfist.

Similar to mage archetypes, the Soulfist has a type of mana that, however, is yellow. It is consumed when using abilities with yellow icons. The special resource of the Soulfist, called Ki, is gathered through normal attacks.

Once the resource bar with Ki is filled, you can activate the special ability “Concentration,” which has three different strength levels and consumes varying amounts of Ki. Concentration regenerates the yellow mana, strengthens your attacks, and increases attack speed as well as critical hit chance. However, once the bar is emptied, you must wait with the next use until the cooldown has expired.

Rank 1: Summoner

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  • Archetype: Mage
  • Weapon: Staff
  • Range: Long
  • Votes: 13.31 %

This is what the Summoner can do: Although Summoner classes in games are often typical pet classes, that is not the case in Lost Ark. The summons here occur in the form of spells that call forth spirits of animals or mythical creatures to execute their attacks and other abilities. They then disappear immediately afterward.

As a resource, the Summoner gathers Ancient Energy, which allows for large summons of divine beings. Depending on which type of being you select for the summoning, something different will happen on the battlefield. Phoenix deals high damage and knocks back enemies, while Genbu crushes them.

Due to their low HP and defense, Summoners should keep a considerable distance from their opponents. While the class can deal damage, it cannot take much. The many CC effects from Summoner abilities are helpful in this regard.

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What’s it like in other communities?

This same survey was also run by our sister site GameStar and the results there were surprisingly similar to those on MeinMMO. Both communities seem to have fallen in love with the Summoner class, as it also climbed to rank 1 in the GameStar survey.

Ranks 2 to 5 are also similar, with the difference that GameStar readers are bigger Assassin fans, with the Shadowhunter and Deathblade Assassins in 2nd and 4th places. At the same time, the two warrior archetypes Paladin and Berserker have firmly established themselves in 3rd and 5th place.

Here are the complete rankings of GameStar readers:

  • Rank 1: Summoner
  • Rank 2: Shadowhunter
  • Rank 3: Paladin
  • Rank 4: Deathblade
  • Rank 5: Berserker
  • Rank 6: Soulfist
  • Rank 7: Gunslinger
  • Rank 8: Sharpshooter
  • Rank 9: Bard
  • Rank 10: Gunlancer
  • Rank 11: Artillerist
  • Rank 12: Deadeye
  • Rank 13: Wardancer
  • Rank 14: Scrapper

What do you think of the ranking? Did you expect such a distribution of votes, or is the popularity of the classes surprising to you? Let us know in the comments and tell us which classes you voted for.

Gameplay videos and information on all classes in Lost Ark can be found in our article. It also includes classes that won’t be playable in Europe at launch but will appear later, so you can get a glimpse of them.

This is how the 20 classes play in Lost Ark – Gameplay videos!

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LoL has a lesbian couple, but not in all countries can this be known

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

Riot Games has officially clarified in a short story that two of their champions in League of Legends are a lesbian couple: Leona and Diana. The LoL short story has not been released in China and Russia.

This is the situation:

  • For 5 years, it has been suspected that the two LoL champions Leona (The Radiant Dawn) and Diana (The Hecatomb of the Moon) could be a couple. This would be the first homosexual couple in League of Legends. However, this was not further explored and remained limited to fan speculation.
  • During the event for Pride Month, it was already hinted that the two are a couple. In a new short story on the LoL website “Rise with Me,” the relationship between Leona and Diana is now explored in more detail.
  • The story cannot be found on the Chinese LoL website; only the poem that precedes the short story is available. The Russian LoL website even lacks the entire entry.

A Schoolgirl Romance in the World of League of Legends

What is the short story about? The short story “Rise with Me” takes place during the school years of Diana and Leona. They are about 14 years old. The two schoolgirls sit in the same rhetoric class and participate in combat training. They apparently show an interest in each other early on.

Leona asks Diana for tutoring in rhetoric. The two debate theological questions: Diana is known as a talented rhetorician, while Leona feels more comfortable with sword fighting:

  • Diana repeatedly earns the wrath of the teachers for her radical approaches due to “blasphemy.” She is absorbed in her own thoughts.
  • Leona is seen as a good model student who wants to make her parents and teachers proud.

A delicate teenage romance develops: Leona thinks carefully about how to ask Diana on a date. Diana dreams of escaping the strict confines of education and running away with Leona.

In the meantime, a crisis arises: Diana believes Leona only wants to “convert” her and has no real interest in her. Misunderstandings develop, leading to conflicts, but these are quickly resolved.

The story ends with a kiss between the two.

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During Pride Month, Leona and Diana were already depicted as a couple: a clear sign.

LoL Community Receives Story Warmly and Heartily

This is how the story was received: Users discuss the story on Reddit. One user bemusedly notes: All typical clichés of a “Shoujo-Ai” anime have been crammed into a story, even a summer festival is included.

“Shoujo-Ai” stories come from the Japanese area of manga and anime. These are stories that revolve around the romantic relationship between two women.

However, the story is generally received very warmly and heartily. It is the “LoL equivalent of a romance in a debate team,” but set against the backdrop of a fantasy world.

The details of the characters that emerge even at a young age are also appreciated. For example, there is humor in a quote from Leona, who says: “She does not want people to perceive her as merely decent – she is quite funny.”

Leona has always been seen as somewhat of a conservative figure in LoL.

Overall, the story is well received in LoL.

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This is the bitter aftertaste: LoL is played worldwide, but not in all regions is there an open attitude towards homosexuality:

  • The Russian LoL website completely lacks the story.
  • The Chinese LoL website does have an entry for the short story, but only the introductory poem can be read, as the website Mixrod reports.

Recently, there was already a similar incident during the “Pride Event” in League of Legends:

LoL proudly celebrates gay and lesbian – Except in Turkey, where it is not allowed: Problems surrounding LGBTQIA+

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  3. mixrod

Destiny 2 warns of scammers – Selling cosmetic item that you will soon receive for free

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, you will soon receive a cosmetic as a gift, but dataminers are already selling the special emblem to unsuspecting Guardians. Bungie has now issued a purchase warning.

Spoiler warning: This is about an item that will be added to the game later. If you want to be surprised, you have been warned.

Don’t fall for this: In Destiny 2, some players are currently selling codes for a rare item that isn’t even properly in the game yet. It’s about an emblem, a cosmetic that decorates your Guardian and your interface.

  • Dataminers have found the emblem “A Classy Order” in the entries for the ongoing Season 14.
  • On top of that, the database hackers also found codes that allow you to activate the emblem on your account now.
  • It is currently being sold under the name “Spicy Ramen Coupon” emblem.
  • But Bungie firmly states: “Don’t buy that, it will be a free gift!”

The purchase warning was issued by Community Manager Dylan “dmg04” Gaffner from Bungie late on Monday night:

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When will the item be free? As mentioned in the Twitter post, the emblem will be available as a gift on Bungie Day. Bungie Day is celebrated every year on July 7. Whether you need to do something specific for it is currently unknown.

The number 7 holds great significance for Bungie and in their games, appearing frequently – sometimes hidden and sometimes completely open like on Bungie Day. This has been a tradition since Halo.

However, the Bungie Day was initiated by the community. Bungie liked it so much that on July 7, there are always gifts, special codes, and artworks for the players. The “7th Column” is, for example, one of the rarest and most sought-after medals in PvP. It goes back to the 7-pointed gear, which is often seen at Bungie.

The 7 has snuck onto the Bungie emblem

This irritates Bungie: In his Twitter post, Gaffner also expressed his frustration with leakers and dataminers. He urged them to stop revealing story details or emblem codes prematurely. He knows it’s cool to be the first person with such fresh information – but Gaffner appeals to not spoil the joy for others.

At MeinMMO, we also place a spoiler warning at the beginning of articles in cases of leaks. This way, every reader can decide for themselves.

Bungie pays respect to fan favorite Cayde

Why is the emblem so special? The emblem is a direct reference to Cayde-6, the Guardian who passed away in 2018. The wisecracker, space cowboy, and lovable scoundrel was the most popular NPC for many players.

  • At the start of the celebrated Forsaken expansion, Cayde was murdered, which sparked the Western revenge story of the expansion.
  • Noodles (ramen) were Cayde’s favorite food, and there is also a corresponding snack shop in the Tower.
  • The successor to Cayde-6 has still not been found, even now, over 3 years later. Although Bungie is doing everything to replace Cayde soon … with a candidate that many would prefer dead than alive.
Of course, there are no missing Ramen in the official Destiny cookbook

Moreover, the emblem is rare, simply because it is not yet normally in the game. Some Guardians show off with it. After all, all players always see what emblem a Guardian carries in every activity, before a match starts or when inspecting in the social space.

Because Bungie had deleted the original noodle coupon for inventory cleanup, a small war broke out in 2020:

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This is what the memory looks like: If you want to spoil the surprise, you can check out the new emblem here (via destinyemblemcollector.com).

The look is simple red, you can recognize the famous noodle coupon in the background and on the left, there is a fragrant bowl of ramen depicted.

Also interesting about Destiny 2:

What do you think about this? Does such spoilers annoy you, or do you understand that as a Guardian, you want to know everything right away? What probably doesn’t sit well are the brazen scammers who sell the code to unsuspecting players to make a quick buck/euro before Bungie Day. Let us know your opinion in the comments.

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New feature changes FIFA 21 totally – players want it to come to FIFA 22

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 4 minutes

At the same time, however, the other side is also pointed out. Namely, if there really is something good in the pack.

  • “It could even encourage people to buy FIFA Points. You can preview a 100k pack even if you don’t have the coins to open it. If there’s a sick card like a Moments Icon worth 5 million, are you telling me you won’t load money and open packs until you can open the 100k pack?” writes a user (via reddit).

How would you handle the preview if it were in FIFA 22? Would you buy fewer packs because you can see in advance what’s inside? Or could it even lead to more purchases if you see that a worthwhile player is hidden in the pack? Participate in our survey and share your thoughts in the comments!

What about the preview in FIFA 22? Another point being discussed in the community is whether the feature will remain in the game.

  • “I just hope it stays. This is currently 100% just a test,” writes user Skywalk910 (via reddit).

Several users describe that they would like to have the feature long-term and also in FIFA 22. However, currently, the Pack Preview is planned as a short-term feature. The patch notes state: “From June 18 at 6 PM and for the rest of the Festival of FUTballs, we are introducing a new way to access Ultimate Team content: Preview Packs” (via EA Sports).

Currently, it looks like the preview variant will only remain until the end of the current event. This means it would only be available during this typical summer phase when the FIFA season is slowly ending before moving on to the next installment.

At the same time, however, some commentators also point out that there has been a lot of trouble regarding packs and the issue of “loot boxes” in FIFA 21 in the past.

More on the topic at MeinMMO:

Packs are often criticized as gambling that could cost players a lot of money. Some now see this preview mechanic as a kind of test that could hint at what a “disarmed” pack system in Ultimate Team could look like.

Whether the preview will remain beyond the Festival of Football event or even appear in FIFA 22 remains to be seen in the coming weeks. For now, it’s a wait and see approach. All previous information and assessments on the FIFA 22 release can be found here.

In FIFA 21 there is now a Pack Preview that allows you to see the contents of a pack before you buy it. Many players see the preview as a fundamental change to the Ultimate Team mode – and hope it plays a role in FIFA 22.

How does the Pack Preview work? Currently, in the packs within the Ultimate Team in-game shop, you find the “View Pack” button instead of the purchase button. When you click the new button, the familiar opening animation is played before the contents of the pack are presented to you.

Now you have two options: Either you buy the pack, or you choose not to. In the latter case, the pack remains available for a while – so if you still want it, you can grab it a bit later. At the same time, there’s a several-hour timer until a new pack appears that can be viewed in the preview.

If you buy the pack, you get all the contents immediately. Additionally, in this case, the preview timer disappears. This means: If you want, you can also immediately view the next pack.

FIFA 21 Pack Preview
This is what the preview packs look like in the web app

Fans call it a great idea – but will it come to FIFA 22?

That’s why the preview is so important: Normally, opening a pack in the shop is pure gambling. You can use either the in-game currency “FUT Coins” earned in the game or the “FIFA Points” bought with real money to purchase packs.

However, there is no guarantee that anything worthwhile is in the pack. On the contrary: The chances of getting top players in FIFA 21 packs are rather low. Therefore, it can happen that you buy a pack for hard-earned 100,000 coins or even real money but get hardly anything useful in return.

FIFA 21 Pack Preview
If you see the pack contents, you can decide for yourself whether it’s worth the coins

With the preview, this risk is largely removed. It may still happen that nothing useful is in the pack – but now you can see that beforehand. After checking the pack, you can still decide to leave the pack alone and check again later to see if there’s something useful. If there are strong and valuable cards in the pack that are worth the coins, you can make a purchase.

This way, the frustration of having spent coins or FIFA Points for virtually nothing is spared. And that is a point that resonates well with players.

“One of the best ideas in FIFA history”

This is how the community reacts to the Pack Preview: In the FIFA subreddit, there is a lot of discussion about the Pack Preview. In one post, a player refers to it as one of the “best ideas in FIFA history”.

  • On one hand, the frustration of pulling bad cards would be eliminated.
  • On the other hand, strong cards on the market would also be cheaper if there is a bit more certainty about getting such strong cards from packs.

In the comments, a large part of the community agrees.

  • “I can’t believe they did it. There’s nothing worse than grabbing a pack and blowing 100k on Matuidi and Co. Instead, you can view Matuidi and be glad you didn’t fall into the trap,” says one user (via reddit).
  • “In both the 100k and 125k packs, my best players were 84 and 85 rated. Good thing I didn’t waste my coins,” comments another user (via reddit).

At the same time, however, the other side is also pointed out. Namely, if there really is something good in the pack.

  • “It could even encourage people to buy FIFA Points. You can preview a 100k pack even if you don’t have the coins to open it. If there’s a sick card like a Moments Icon worth 5 million, are you telling me you won’t load money and open packs until you can open the 100k pack?” writes a user (via reddit).

How would you handle the preview if it were in FIFA 22? Would you buy fewer packs because you can see in advance what’s inside? Or could it even lead to more purchases if you see that a worthwhile player is hidden in the pack? Participate in our survey and share your thoughts in the comments!

What about the preview in FIFA 22? Another point being discussed in the community is whether the feature will remain in the game.

  • “I just hope it stays. This is currently 100% just a test,” writes user Skywalk910 (via reddit).

Several users describe that they would like to have the feature long-term and also in FIFA 22. However, currently, the Pack Preview is planned as a short-term feature. The patch notes state: “From June 18 at 6 PM and for the rest of the Festival of FUTballs, we are introducing a new way to access Ultimate Team content: Preview Packs” (via EA Sports).

Currently, it looks like the preview variant will only remain until the end of the current event. This means it would only be available during this typical summer phase when the FIFA season is slowly ending before moving on to the next installment.

At the same time, however, some commentators also point out that there has been a lot of trouble regarding packs and the issue of “loot boxes” in FIFA 21 in the past.

More on the topic at MeinMMO:

Packs are often criticized as gambling that could cost players a lot of money. Some now see this preview mechanic as a kind of test that could hint at what a “disarmed” pack system in Ultimate Team could look like.

Whether the preview will remain beyond the Festival of Football event or even appear in FIFA 22 remains to be seen in the coming weeks. For now, it’s a wait and see approach. All previous information and assessments on the FIFA 22 release can be found here.

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Twitch bans its biggest streamer who licks a microphone in tight pants

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Twitch has banned the streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa. She is the largest streamer on the platform. The 27-year-old is suspected of having established the new “Twitch-meta”: she licked a microphone while wearing tight yoga pants and moaned. She claims this is “ASMR”. The ban has led to heated discussions.

This is the situation:

  • Amouranth is the largest streamer on Twitch. She is ranked 30th in viewer hours in the last 30 days. Ahead of her are channels from gaming studios, events, and male streamers’ channels.
  • Amouranth is controversial, since she hosted “Hot Tub” streams on Twitch. In these she sat in a bikini in a pool and chatted with viewers. She was accused of doing this only to lure Twitch viewers to her paid “OnlyFans” account, where nude photos can be purchased.
  • Now she has been banned by Twitch after hosting “Earlicking ASMR” streams. The discussion is huge.

Update June 22: After just 3 days, Amouranth was unbanned and has already streamed again that night. Additionally, the well-known streamer Pokimane has commented on the case and warned Twitch that this topic is an inevitable ticking time bomb.

New “Earlicking Meta” established on Twitch

What was she banned for? Officially, it is not known: Twitch itself does not comment on the reasons for the bans, and the streamer has also not commented on it officially. The duration of the ban is also unknown.

At the same time as Amouranth, streamer Jenelle “Indiefoxx” Dagres was also banned. Indiefoxx operated a new type of stream like Amouranth, which is called “the new ASMR-Earlicking-Meta on Twitch”.

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What is this new trend? Just a week ago, the site “Earlygame” reported that Twitch has a new trend following the “Hot Tub” streams.

The new “Earlicking ASMR” meta is:

  • to wear tight yoga pants
  • to position the camera so that the streamer’s butt is in focus
  • to hold a microphone close to the mouth and lick it regularly
  • to continue writing the names of donors on their own body (50$ for somewhere on the body, 500$ buys a spot on the forehead)
  • to make sure to moan or whisper to maintain the ASMR focus
ASMR stands for “Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response”: The content is intended to create a tingling, pleasant feeling in the listener through acoustic, visual, or tactile stimuli. “ASMR” is a content form in which creators act with a calm voice or soft whispers. Soothing movements are made or specific sounds are played. For many people, ASMR helps them fall asleep.

Streamer is hardly affected by the ban, refers to OnlyFans account

This is how Amouranth reacts to the ban: The streamer referred to her OnlyFans account at the time of the ban. She says: In the first hours after the ban, she already gained 587 new subscribers.

Since she is no longer on Twitch, Amouranth increasingly posts pictures of herself in underwear on Twitter and talks about how much money she has made with stocks and bitcoins. She claims to actually not need to work anymore. She is apparently even more successful as an investor than as a streamer.

She also accuses her critics of being hypocritical. In the past, gamers would say: “Violent video games do not lead to more violence.” Now the same people say: “Women behaving sexy on Twitch lead to all women on Twitch being harassed by strange guys.” They are making a mountain out of a molehill.

It is also nonsense that “Hot Tub” streams are no longer successful. For her, they are doing great and the advertising brings her money again. In the meantime, Twitch had cut off her advertising revenue.

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This is how Indiefoxx reacts: The streamer asks Amouranth if they can go on a wellness trip together. After all, both have the weekend off. She also posts pictures of herself in revealing lingerie.

Neither Indiefoxx nor Amouranth seem to take the Twitch bans very seriously. Apparently, these are only temporary bans, perhaps over 3 days.

https://twitter.com/indiefoxxlive/status/1406063772532297730
Indiefoxx is hardly affected by the ban.

Critics call the behavior shameless and harmful to Twitch

This is how MontanaBlack reacts: The German streamer MontanaBlack has already appeared as a critic of Amouranth. He writes: Twitch would send a signal with the ban like a deaf person.

However, he is staying out of it: He has spoken out too often; nothing has changed, and he has only given more attention to people.

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This is what xQc says: The largest streamer on Twitch, Félix “xQc” Lengyel, criticizes Amouranth’s behavior. He calls it “disastrous”: she shamelessly breaks the rules with a smile on her face.

xQc believes: The behavior causes a lot of damage and destroys trust with Twitch’s (advertising) partners.

He and several other large streamers believe that in the long run, Amouranth and Indiefoxx’s behavior could cut off advertising revenue on Twitch.

Amouranth views the criticism of her in a nuanced manner and continually addresses accusations:

Streamer responds to “Being pretty is enough as a girl on Twitch”

Neither Indiefoxx nor Amouranth seem to take the Twitch bans very seriously. Apparently, these are only temporary bans, perhaps over 3 days.

https://twitter.com/indiefoxxlive/status/1406063772532297730
Indiefoxx is hardly affected by the ban.

Critics call the behavior shameless and harmful to Twitch

This is how MontanaBlack reacts: The German streamer MontanaBlack has already appeared as a critic of Amouranth. He writes: Twitch would send a signal with the ban like a deaf person.

However, he is staying out of it: He has spoken out too often; nothing has changed, and he has only given more attention to people.

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This is what xQc says: The largest streamer on Twitch, Félix “xQc” Lengyel, criticizes Amouranth’s behavior. He calls it “disastrous”: she shamelessly breaks the rules with a smile on her face.

xQc believes: The behavior causes a lot of damage and destroys trust with Twitch’s (advertising) partners.

He and several other large streamers believe that in the long run, Amouranth and Indiefoxx’s behavior could cut off advertising revenue on Twitch.

Amouranth views the criticism of her in a nuanced manner and continually addresses accusations:

Streamer responds to “Being pretty is enough as a girl on Twitch”

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Pokémon GO: Trainer shows trick to save Raid Passes in Special Research

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In field and special research, players of Pokémon GO keep encountering the task of completing a certain number of raids. A trainer on reddit explains how to save raid passes for this. We at MeinMMO took a look at it and summarized it for you.

What happened? Players in Pokémon GO frequently come across the task “Battle in 5 Raids”. In the special research “A mysterious discovery”, 10 raids must also be completed. To complete this task, you normally need to redeem the corresponding number of raid passes.

If you don’t want to wait several days to complete it, you are forced to invest in premium or remote raid passes. But that doesn’t have to be the case. As user Sufficient_Dirt2838 reports on reddit, he found a trick to complete this task with just one raid pass (via reddit.com).

We looked at his explanation and summarized it for you.

How does the trick work in Pokémon GO?

To complete the tasks with only one raid pass, you first need to start a raid as usual. After the raid has started and you are in the battle screen, you should leave it and return to the lobby according to Sufficient_Dirt2838.

There, you have the opportunity to form a new team for the raid again. After that, you return to the active raid battle. This return to the ongoing battle is counted by Pokémon GO as a new raid for the task.

As Sufficient_Dirt2838 writes on reddit, this process can be repeated multiple times in one raid (via reddit.com). Thus, it is possible to complete the task of finishing 5 raids with just one raid.

What do other trainers say about this trick?

Many trainers on reddit express positive feedback about this tip and have already tried it. As reddit user NewFaceHalcyon additionally tested, this trick is not only suitable for completing field and special research tasks but also for evolving certain Pokémon (via reddit.com).

To evolve the Pokémon Galar Makabaja, trainers need to take it as a buddy and participate in 10 raids. Normally, this would require spending 10 raid passes. However, with the tip from Sufficient_Dirt2838, this is not necessary.

Other reddit users, like mitefluffy, point out that there are different tasks for completing raid tasks from special and field research (via reddit.com). In addition to “Battle in 5 Raids”, there is also the task “Win 5 Raids”, for which the trick from Sufficient_Dirt2838 is not suitable.

Another trick: “Win 5 Raids” with just one raid pass

But there should also be a trick for tasks like “Win 5 Raids” according to the YouTube channel PoGoTips. In the following video, the trainer shows how he manages to achieve multiple victories with just one normal raid pass and the support of a remote raid pass.

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How does this trick work? In the video, the trainer first completes a raid normally. However, after successfully finishing the raid, he immediately leaves the catching screen without catching the Pokémon. He then opens a new raid in another gym using a remote raid pass.

While still in the lobby and waiting for the start of the raid, he leaves the gym again and switches back to the previous raid. There, he clicks “Battle” again. After that, the raid rewards appear immediately, and the won raids count up. The Pokémon is displayed again in the catching screen but is not caught by him.

How often can you repeat this? The trainer from PoGoTips explains that the game stores the won raid for a certain period, allowing the Pokémon to still be caught. This allows the described process to be repeated multiple times.

So, if you are fast enough, you can get up to 5 won raids credited. In the last round, the Pokémon can also be caught, so it doesn’t get lost. Additionally, the remote raid pass used remains yours since you left this raid before it started.

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What do you think about the two tips? Have you tried them already or definitely want to? Or is it too stressful for you and would you rather stick to the official method? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

Additionally, data miners found new raid successes in Pokémon GO. We took a look at what it’s all about and summarized it for you.

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Attention! A door in CoD Warzone kills anyone who just touches it

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The developers of Call of Duty: Warzone are constantly tinkering with the game, constantly changing something. It seems that the engine is starting to get fed up, and the construct of program codes and algorithms is beginning to fight back – in the form of a killer door that is currently racking up a lot of kills in Warzone.

Update June 23 – An update has fixed the killer door in the Salt Mine.

What’s going on? Season 4 arrived last week in Call of Duty: Warzone and with the new season, there were a bunch of changes. Motorcycles, a new fast travel system, new locations – the developers maintain a high pace, but Warzone itself seems to disagree with that.

Because the game is fighting back. In the form of an ugly death door. Players report a door at the location “Salt Mine” that knocks you out if you get too close to the handle. MeinMMO shows you clips of the unfriendly door and where you can find the “frame of death”.

Killer door cleans up – Don’t get too close

What does it look like? There are now some videos of the nasty killer door on Twitter. Is it a sniper, is it a precision airstrike? No … it’s the killer door:

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You can imagine how much confusion the door must have caused over the weekend. “Salt Mine” is a good place to land, as there are many houses with familiar structures, spacious areas for the first skirmishes in the match, and good loot for multiple teams.

Often, you are fully focused on quickly gathering weapons and gear to not be an easy target for the first enemies. A perfect place for a killer door that calmly plays the waiting game and knows that sooner or later, an unsuspecting victim will run into the trap.

Where is the nasty door? MeinMMO ventured onto the dangerous battlefields of Verdansk to find the nasty door and confront it.

The killer door is located in a house with a blue roof that roughly has the shape of a “Z,” right in the “Salt Mine.” From the north, you can enter the main room of the house, and the door is in the southeastern direction inside the house.

cod warzone location of the death door

Most reports about the death door are related to the house in “Salt Mine.” However, there are also two houses with the same structure and blue roof in the “Lumber” area. The house in the center of Lumber also has the killer door; the house in the east near the map boundary has safe doors.

What do players say about the killer door? Looking at the reactions, there are basically 3 camps:

  • People who complain that there are more and more bugs in the game
  • Players who have experienced this as well
  • Commentators who find it hilarious

Although there are some complainers who are upset about the latest bug, the bug is generally received “well”:

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Call of Duty is thus richer for a curious glitch. Even in Modern Warfare, there were everyday objects that didn’t want to put up with the ongoing adjustments to their environment. Back then it was a killer chair that probably aimed for world domination. With its collected nuke killstreaks, the rebellious seating object could have succeeded – but the developers fixed and calmed the chair in time.

What do you think about such small bugs in the game? Do you find it annoying or funny? Discuss with us in the comments on MeinMMO.

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Leak to PS Plus July 2021 says: Really good adventure comes as a free game for PS5

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A leak has already correctly predicted the Next-Gen Remaster of A Plague Tale: Innocence. At the same time, it was also claimed that this game is intended as a free title for PS Plus in July 2021. A Plague Tale: Innocence would thus be a new free title for PlayStation 4 and 5. We at MeinMMO take a look at the leak and reveal what this adventure is all about.

What kind of leak is that? The user Deluxera claimed in a forum thread (via Resetera) on June 11 that

  • a Next-Gen Remaster of A Plague Tale: Innocence will be announced.
  • with A Plague Tale: Requiem a sequel is supposed to come.

Both statements have been confirmed at the E3 2021.

In a third statement, it was said that the Remaster of A Plague Tale: Innocence would be part of PS Plus in July. It is supposed to be the free game for the PS5.

How likely is that? Currently, everything suggests that Deluxera is right. In addition to the two correct statements, the developer Asobo also supports the assumption. Because the release of the remaster is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6th. New PS Plus games are usually released on the first Tuesday of the month.

Whether A Plague Tale: Innocence will actually be the free game will probably be revealed on June 30th.

An adventure full of emotion

What kind of game is it? A Plague Tale: Innocence is an adventure from 2019. There is a plague of rats in 14th century France. You play as the 14-year-old Amicia who sneaks through the world with her brother Hugo. They have to do this, as neither of them has much strength or armor.

Our colleagues at GameStar tested the game in 2019 and gave it a rating of 84. They particularly praised the emotional stories and the memorable characters. Criticism was directed at the lack of difficulty and low replay value.

You can find the complete test here: A Plague Tale: Innocence in the test – With sibling love against the plague. This video from GameStar gives you an insight into the game:

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How is the game rated otherwise? Overall, A Plague Tale: Innocence is well received by fans and critics:

  • Steam: 93 % positive from 30,120 ratings
  • Metacritic: 81 out of 100
  • Metacritic User Score: 8.5 out of 1

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What makes the remaster? The remaster of A Plague Tale: Innocence for PS5 and Xbox Series X offers the following new features:

  • 4K
  • 60 FPS
  • 3D Audio

In June, you can play 3 games for free through PS Plus. Which ones they are, we will tell you here: PS Plus June 2021: The new monthly games for PS4 and PS5 are now available.

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Ubisoft blocks content that players have paid for – sells it further on Steam

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There is excitement about Ubisoft: They have made the only DLC for the game ‘Might and Magic X – Legacy’ inaccessible because they closed a server that is important for authentication. The curious thing is: Ubisoft continues to sell the DLC on Steam. For critics of “Always Online”, their worst fears are being realized here.

This is the situation:

  • In 2014, the single-player RPG ‘Might & Magic X: Legacy’ was released to moderate reviews (71% on Metacritic). It was the first “proper, new” Might and Magic in over 10 years. On March 27, 2014, Ubisoft released the only DLC for the game ‘The Falcon & The Unicorn’.
  • The servers for the game were closed on June 1, 2021. Since then, players who purchased the DLC have reported that they no longer have access to it. Worse yet: They cannot progress beyond Act 1.
  • Right now, there is a lot of excitement surrounding the fact that Might and Magic X is no longer accessible as it was prior to the server shutdown, especially since Ubisoft is still selling the DLC on Steam.

Therefore, the frustration arises: In a reddit post, a player explains the difficulties.

The servers for ‘Might and Magic X’ were finally closed on June 1. The problem is that while Might and Magic X is technically a single-player game, it requires a “DRM” check: Players must verify on the server that they own the game to progress beyond Act 1, which is practically available for free.

A “DRM” check verifies if one has the rights to access a game. This is what used to be called “copy protection”. For many games, it is necessary to sign in online to access the game you purchased. This leads to “Always Online” – you must be online even for offline games to play them. Either all the time or at least when logging in.

Angry players threaten Ubisoft with class-action lawsuits

Here are the reactions: People are really angry about the development on reddit and Steam. They are even threatening lawsuits and class-action suits.

What particularly angers people is that Ubisoft is still selling the DLC on Steam for €6.99.

Is there a solution to the problem? On Steam, a player has already formulated a workaround (via Steam). However, it requires intervention into the innards of the systems and is not a complete solution; it’s more of a hack at the problem until it goes away, and it breaks some content along the way.

We at MeinMMO have requested a statement from Ubisoft and will update the article when we receive a response regarding the situation.

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Nightmare of every ‘Always Online’ critic comes true

Here’s what it’s about: The problem is something multiplayer players know well: When the servers are closed, the MMO or MMORPG is gone, and all the time and money invested in the game feels like it has been sunk.

What upsets people here: Might and Magic X is a single-player game and it shouldn’t be necessary to be online for that. The “Always Online” policy of large publishers is viewed very critically. Ubisoft’s example is now “The terrible thing that was always predicted has really happened”: A single-player game can no longer be played properly because the publisher has tied access to an “Always Online” requirement.

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Destiny 2: Streamer masters latest raid on a Sparrow and without dying

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Destiny 2 now boasts a curious achievement. After several failed attempts, a streamer and his team managed to complete a flawless run of the special kind in the Vault of Glass. He himself completed this raid on a Sparrow.

Special raid challenge for a good cause: On June 14, Destiny streamer Leopard participated in the traditional charity marathon as part of the Gaming Community Expo (GCX) 2021. With a charity block in his own stream, he raised funds to support St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Leopard came up with an idea for a special challenge in the latest raid of Destiny 2, the Vault of Glass, which he wanted to use to entertain his viewers. He planned to complete the raid flawlessly, meaning without any team member dying, while also racing through the raid on a Sparrow.

The cult raid “Vault of Glass”

Vault of Glass – Streamer achieves flawless run on a Sparrow

Here’s how it went: During the charity stream, the team was unable to complete this challenge despite several attempts. But Leopard and his team did not give up. After the charity block, they wanted to give it one last try for the day – and as often happens when it’s said “Okay, this is the real last attempt”, it actually worked out.

The team opened the gate and fought through the raid encounter by encounter. Leopard mostly stayed out of the fights and usually placed a barricade for his Titan to protect himself and hide behind with his Sparrow. Because not dying – that’s already challenging enough on a Sparrow in numerous passages. Especially during the jumping segments before the Templar area, in the deep gorge that follows, and at the disappearing platforms just before the boss room, it became very tight again, but this time the streamer narrowly escaped death each time.

The team also impressively mastered the boss part, with not a single Guardian perishing, and Leopard succeeded with his vehicle. You can see a summary of how it all went down in this video:

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What’s so special about it? In the fights, one can still stay out of things with the Sparrow, occasionally dismounting and placing a barricade. However, with the Guardian vehicle, the challenges do not lie with enemies or bosses (providing you have a good raid team), but with the architecture. Particularly in the jumping and agility passages, it quickly became clear that they are actually designed for agile Guardians and not for bulky Sparrows.

At several points, not every Guardian can always reliably land on a ledge, platform, or edge. On a Sparrow, this becomes even more challenging. But Leopard did not let initial difficulties deter him from mastering the Vault of Glass flawlessly on a Sparrow.

Also interesting about the Vault of Glass:

What do you think of this achievement? Hats off or does this flawless Sparrow trip leave you completely cold? What are your craziest challenges you’ve ever attempted in Destiny 2? Let us know in the comments.

By the way, this achievement also sparked a lot of discussion: After 15 hours and 400 deaths – player cracks huge Vex labyrinth in record time

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Pokémon GO announces new Shiny Corasonn and Costumed Pikachu – A celebration for Spoofers?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, Shiny Corasoon and new Costume Pikachu have been announced. However, not worldwide, but restricted to regions. Trainers are expressing disappointment and labeling the “event” as ideal for spoofers.

What’s new? Pokémon GO announced an event centered around Shiny Corasoon. Starting from July 22, it will be possible to catch Shiny Corasoon in Pokémon GO for the very first time. There is no time limit; the opportunity remains forever. Corasoon can be found near above and below the equator.

Additionally, starting from July 22, you can find a special Pikachu with an Okinawa Kariyushi shirt in Okinawa (Japan). It is supposed to remain available for a year. For many trainers, these two new contents are almost like “invitations” for spoofers.

“Congratulations, Spoofer”

What’s the problem? The “event” is being hotly discussed in the Pokémon GO community. It is not a classic event that is active for one or two weeks, but rather bonuses that are permanently or even annually active.

However, trainers feel that “normal players” cannot access these bonuses initially. Spoofers, on the other hand, receive significant incentives.

What are Spoofers? In Pokémon GO, players are referred to as “spoofers” when they use prohibited tools to play in locations around the world that are not their actual location. Normally, Pokémon GO is played where you currently are. With GPS fake apps and other means, you can deceive the game into thinking you are currently in Japan, even though you are sitting at home on your couch in Castrop-Rauxel.

Thus, spoofers can teleport into the game to Okinawa starting from July 22 and catch the Costume Pikachu and also hunt for the Shiny Corasoon.

Spoofing is prohibited in Pokémon GO, and players are punished and banned if caught.

What trainers say: On Reddit, the topic is discussed in the community of TheSilphRoad (via reddit.com). User FearMeIAmLag1 writes:

Congratulations Spoofer, Niantic is now giving you a Pokémon that will appear in an event in a country that is still closed for travel and will not be available anywhere else in the world. Sure, it is available for a whole year, but who knows when travel to Japan will be possible again. I also absolutely hate the fact that now costume Pokémon can only be caught in certain regions – and only for a limited time.

Others write:

  • “I was really excited when I saw an event with Corasoon, because I thought it would be worldwide for a few days. But nope. Now I have to continue wondering if I will ever complete the Johto Dex.”
  • “Another Spoofer event”
  • “A shiny only for certain regions is a bold decision. Corasoon has been out for how long? 4 years? […] That’s an incredibly bad decision considering Covid is far from over and tourism is promoted nowhere except in America. WoW.”

Some trainers counter that there will surely be an event someday where Corasoon can be caught worldwide without having to travel to its natural spawn points. It would just take longer.

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What do you think of the event? Do you share the opinion of trainers that this is an event for spoofers, or do you think it’s not a big deal and can wait until Shiny Corasoon may appear at an event worldwide?

Share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.

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17 Gliders You Only Have If You Really Love Fortnite

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 6 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale there are gliders that not everyone will likely own. They are special umbrellas that only players have who have loved Fortnite since the beginning and continue to actively support it today. We show you which gliders those are.

This is the current state of Fortnite and its cosmetics: In 2017, the battle royale mode was released for the first time, and now, almost 4 years later, we have reached Season 7 of Chapter 2. In these 17 seasons, Fortnite has continuously introduced new skins and cosmetics, so that there are now over a thousand of them.

There are various ways to acquire cosmetics, such as:

However, since there are many options and each player likely has their own taste in how they prefer to obtain skins and cosmetics, hardly any locker will look the same. But there are a few fall gliders that everyone could own if they truly love Fortnite.

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All Victory Umbrellas in Fortnite

What are these gliders? As the name “Victory Umbrellas” suggests, these are gliders that can only be obtained if one has won a match. Each season, a new umbrella is made available that you can acquire. But why is it special to have all the victory gliders?

If a player actually has all victory umbrellas in their locker, it means they have been with Fortnite since the beginning, have played every season, and have also won at least once in each season. An achievement that not every Fortnite player can showcase. But let’s see which victory umbrellas already exist – starting with the latest and working our way back to the very first victory glider.

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Victory Glider from Season 7 – Chapter 2

This is the umbrella: In Season 7 – Chapter 2, you get the “Invasion” umbrella. It looks like the huge UFO hovering over the map of Season 7. With this umbrella, you will surely remember the alien invasion in Fortnite for a long time.

Victory Glider from Season 6 – Chapter 2

This is the umbrella: In Season 6 – Chapter 2, you get the “Foundation” glider. This is likely related to the Zero Point and the character of The Seven, who is named Foundation. We got to know him better during the start event of Season 6.

Victory Glider from Season 5 – Chapter 2

This is the umbrella: In Season 5 – Chapter 2, everything revolved around bounty hunters. There is also the corresponding umbrella “Bounty Umbrella”. A reminder of the Colossal Coliseum, where battles took place.

Victory Glider from Season 4 – Chapter 2

This is the umbrella: Those who won in Season 4 – Chapter 2 were rewarded with the mighty Marvel Umbrella. Suitable for the season in which everything revolved around the heroes from the Marvel Universe.

Victory Glider from Season 3 – Chapter 2

This is the umbrella: In Season 3 of Chapter 2, there was a metal umbrella intended to remind you of the place Fortilla. The “Fortilla Flyer” seems to be made of parts that come from that location.

Victory Glider from Season 2 – Chapter 2

This is the umbrella: The glider “Mystery” could be unlocked during Season 2 – Chapter 2. Back then, everything revolved around the agency and Boss Midas, who could turn everything into gold – thus the umbrella is also shown in black and gold.

Victory Glider from Season 1 – Chapter 2

This is the umbrella: For the 1st season of Chapter 2, there was an umbrella that represented a new feature – in this season, the ability to swim and boats were introduced.

Victory Glider from Season X

This is the umbrella: In Season X, although there was a lot of chaos on the map, the victory umbrella “X” is quite simple. It only shows the X on the lid.

Victory Glider from Season 9

This is the umbrella: The glider “Holography” was available in Season 9 when the Fortnite map suddenly became very modern, with the themes “Neon and Future” in the foreground.

Victory Glider from Season 8

This is the umbrella: The victory umbrella from Season 8 fits the jungle theme, as a volcano suddenly appeared on the map and a jungle area was created.

Victory Glider from Season 7

This is the umbrella: In Season 7, we were in the Christmas season, and thus the victory umbrella is designed accordingly – featuring a snowman with a carrot nose.

Victory Glider from Season 6

This is the umbrella: While Season 6 was active, Halloween was just around the corner. Back then, there was not only a battle pass with spooky skins – the “Web Umbrella” was the victory umbrella at that time.

Victory Glider from Season 5

This is the umbrella: In Season 5, everything revolved around summer and a lot of fun at the beach. Accordingly, there was the “Beach Umbrella,” which resembles a beach ball.

Victory Glider from Season 4

This is the umbrella: In Season 4, the “Wet Paint” umbrella was a reward. This is likely intended to remind players of the graffiti skins that battled through the map.

Victory Glider from Season 3

This is the umbrella: The victory umbrella from Season 3 was the “Paper Umbrella.” Its appearance fit the season, which prominently featured the Chinese New Year.

Victory Glider from Season 2

This is the umbrella: In Season 2, we were also in winter, and thus the victory umbrella “Snowflake” also looked that way. It was designed quite simply with blue color and a few snowflakes.

Victory Glider from Season 1

This is the umbrella: Now we come to the first victory umbrella that could be earned. The “Umbrella” shows a default version of the umbrellas and is probably the simplest glider in Fortnite.

That was all the victory gliders that have been available to earn in Fortnite with a win so far. Each umbrella has a distinctive appearance that is meant to remind players of the respective season. When looking back at them in the locker, many memories can be stirred up and one can indulge in nostalgia.

Some of the umbrellas could be as rare as the rarest skins in Fortnite. How many have you collected? Are you a loyal fan who has every single umbrella in the locker?

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Ouch, this WoW video hits you “straight in the feels”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A small video from the usually funny Carbot brings tears to the eyes of WoW players. This is not for players who are easily moved to tears.

World of Warcraft has changed significantly over the years. Whether the changes were for better or worse is something each player must decide for themselves. Regardless, most can indulge in a bit of nostalgia when reflecting on the “old times”.

This is what the latest video from “CarbotAnimations” highlights. It is a summary of the perspective of a WoW player who has been there from the beginning and has experienced all the changes over the years. He starts with the installation of World of Warcraft, as it was back then – freshly off the CD drive. He experiences his first adventures, finds teammates, explores the first dungeons, and builds more and more social connections.

However, over the course of the expansions, the experience changes. There are more and more changes that alter the previous playstyle: dungeon finders, less necessity for cooperative play, and more offerings that can be paid for with real money. Gradually, teammates disappear, and the “nice feeling” of the past fades away.

Nostalgia briefly flickers with WoW Classic again – but it doesn’t last long.

Although the video style, as usual with Carbot, is cute and colorful, the images shown are filled with emotion. It’s best if you watch the nearly three minutes for yourself:

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This is how other WoW players react: Whether in the World of Warcraft subreddit or directly under the YouTube video, there are plenty of comments from players who also indulge in nostalgia and mourn various circumstances. While some criticize the changes, like the shop or boosts, others miss their old guild members from back then who they have lost touch with.

  • “Damn it, Carbot. I came here to laugh, not to cry”
  • “MMORPGs are not just games but connections with other people. And when those are gone, it’s a waste of time. And time is money.”
  • “No person steps into the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he is not the same person.”

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Cortyn says: The video also touched me quite a bit. Although I do not really miss the old classic times because I know that the game from back then simply would not fit my lifestyle today, it still moves me. Immediately, memories of my own first groups and guilds come back. Especially the spam in the chat when Ragnaros was defeated for the first time – I can still hear the cheers of all 40 people when it finally happened.

But honestly, I didn’t get the impression that the video only blames the developers but also the players. Because it shows several times that the developers offer things like mounts or boosts, but there are also plenty of players willing to pay for these conveniences.

What reactions has the video triggered in you?

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BC Classic: Wicked Shaman knocks players out of the sky with the rocket helmet

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A nasty shaman also brings seemingly safe players in WoW Burning Crusade Classic down from the sky. We show how he does it.

Flying mounts have always been a controversial topic in World of Warcraft. Since their introduction in Burning Crusade, there has been wild discussion about them. Especially PvP fans have long complained, as with a flying mount you can easily escape any danger, which takes away the thrill. However, this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case, as a player demonstrates in Burning Crusade Classic.

Through “clever use of game mechanics” he even catches flying players from the sky and prepares them for a swift end.

What happened? In the WoW Classic subreddit, the user BloodSeekerWhitemane has published a small clip from Burning Crusade Classic. It shows his shaman at the flight point of Area 52. PvP doesn’t seem possible at this moment, as the Alliance players are flying on their flying mounts out of reach.

But that doesn’t stop the shaman player. He simply launches himself into the air, activates all his big cooldowns, and takes down a druid in flight form in just under a second.

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How does he do it? The most important item here is the helm “Rocket Helmet X-52”. It can be obtained at the end of a quest chain in Netherstorm. The helm has no stats but has a use effect. Once every 30 minutes, it can be used to launch the player into the sky like a rocket, from where he then slowly glides down.

Combined with the many quick attacks of a shaman – and a lot of proc luck with Stormstrike – a player can take down his victim in no time.

The poor druid must have returned to his PC quite confused, wondering while looking at the chat log how he could have been hit by Stormstrike at that height.

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This is how the community reacts: There is a lot of praise under the post for the creative use of an otherwise rather useless quest reward that is actually just a gimmick.

Others, however, take a slightly more cynical approach and say: “He must be the first horde player to attack without reinforcements at his back and actually win.”

It is not particularly “op,” by the way, since the helm can only be used once every 30 minutes and only shoots vertically into the sky, which makes it easy for (present) players to avoid the attack.

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A pair of in-ear headphones for 40 euros is my insider tip for people who don’t want to spend much

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

With a Bluetooth adapter, the headphones can also be used without any problems on a desktop PC or laptop for gaming. However, there is no app or settings to be made. On the PC, the sound is decent, but it cannot be compared to my normal gaming headset.

What I don’t like: The build quality cannot keep up with high-end headphones as expected. In-ear headphones from Sony, Sennheiser, and Co often use premium materials like aluminum for the case. Here, the thin plastic of the HolyHigh feels low-value.

The charging case is made of plastic and feels cheap. Fingerprints and fine scratches can also be easily seen. The lid is attached to the case with a plastic clasp.

The touch controls of the headphones can also only convince me to a limited extent. If I press the headphones more firmly into my ears, I accidentally turn the volume up or down, although I didn’t want that at the time. With some combination, I also accidentally start the annoying Bixby from Samsung.

Scratches are clearly visible on the charging case.

Who are the headphones recommended for? With the HolyHigh in-ear headphones, you get decent headphones with good sound and especially pleasant ergonomics for the ears. Additionally, you get some low-quality build, which you should also expect at this price.

If you want an immersive and wide sound, then check out our gaming headset buying guide. Here, you will also find headphones.

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By the way, you will not get gaming functions or app settings with these headphones, but rather decent sound and good comfort.

Are you looking for further recommendations? My most important purchase for home office 2021 cost me just under 30 euros, but I would make the purchase again.

MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann has now bought in-ear headphones and finds that good sound does not necessarily have to be expensive.

Here’s how I proceeded: At work and in my free time, I like to listen to music. However, I am also one of those people who do not always need to wear a heavy gaming headset when they want to listen to music.

For this reason, I am always on the lookout for in-ear headphones. Wired in-ear headphones only lasted a few months for me, as they either disappeared in the washing machine, got caught somewhere, or my girlfriend’s cat misplaced them. Wireless in-ear headphones seemed to be the solution to the problems.

By now, I had already had nearly a dozen of these headphones personally and professionally on my desk. The range varies from very cheap discount headphones to gaming devices and high-end models. However, I’m a curious person who likes to try out new devices.

Which headphones did I choose? I opted for the in-ear headphones from HolyHigh. On the one hand, they cost just under 40 euros (35.99), and on the other hand, the ratings for the headphones on Amazon were 4.4 stars with over 1600 customer reviews, which also spoke for the purchase.

40 euros and good customer reviews immediately piqued my curiosity, and I wanted to try them out. After all, one couldn’t go too wrong at such a price.

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Surprisingly good sound for just 40 euros 

What I like: Overall, the sound can convince me. It is not comparable to high-quality devices such as the EPOS GTW 270, which MeinMMO was able to test, but it is sufficient for everyday use. Whether while quickly shopping or on the streetcar to drown out the screaming schoolchildren, the headphones do their job:

  • Pleasant bass and clearly distinguishable sounds (Handel’s Deborah, Sanctus from the Requiem by Johannes Ockeghem).
  • Instruments and voices can clearly be assigned to one ear, key presses on the piano or the plucking of a violin (Brahms: The Three Violin Sonatas).
  • A soundstage is almost non-existent. Music always sounds distanced, without much depth. But that is also due to the construction of in-ear headphones.

Another positive aspect is the ergonomics of the small headphones. They sit really comfortably.  I rank the pair from HolyHigh in terms of “comfort” at position 2, just behind the EPOS GTW 270. I can quickly pop the HolyHigh headphones in my ears and comfortably listen to music for several hours without them bothering me.

In comparison, I was unable to listen to music for a full hour with the “Razer Hammerhead True Wireless” headphones because the pressure on my ears drove me crazy.

The battery life is also a positive aspect. According to the manufacturer, the headphones last for about six and a half hours, and with the case, you get a total of 24 hours. My headphones manage more than 6 hours of battery life without issues.

With a Bluetooth adapter, the headphones can also be used without any problems on a desktop PC or laptop for gaming. However, there is no app or settings to be made. On the PC, the sound is decent, but it cannot be compared to my normal gaming headset.

What I don’t like: The build quality cannot keep up with high-end headphones as expected. In-ear headphones from Sony, Sennheiser, and Co often use premium materials like aluminum for the case. Here, the thin plastic of the HolyHigh feels low-value.

The charging case is made of plastic and feels cheap. Fingerprints and fine scratches can also be easily seen. The lid is attached to the case with a plastic clasp.

The touch controls of the headphones can also only convince me to a limited extent. If I press the headphones more firmly into my ears, I accidentally turn the volume up or down, although I didn’t want that at the time. With some combination, I also accidentally start the annoying Bixby from Samsung.

Scratches are clearly visible on the charging case.

Who are the headphones recommended for? With the HolyHigh in-ear headphones, you get decent headphones with good sound and especially pleasant ergonomics for the ears. Additionally, you get some low-quality build, which you should also expect at this price.

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By the way, you will not get gaming functions or app settings with these headphones, but rather decent sound and good comfort.

Are you looking for further recommendations? My most important purchase for home office 2021 cost me just under 30 euros, but I would make the purchase again.

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WoW: In Patch 9.1 you can intentionally let your keystones fail

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Is a dungeon in World of Warcraft too hard for you? Soon you won’t have to deplete Keystone anymore, but can decrease it at an NPC.

Mythic Keystone dungeons are often the most challenging content in World of Warcraft for small groups. After all, the dungeons get increasingly difficult, and there are always new and better rewards to entice you. However, depending on the weekly affixes, a “Mythic +15” or even just “Mythic +10” can be too hard for your character.

What has changed? At the NPC Ta’hsup in Oribos, players can show their Keystone for “Mythic+” dungeons. A new dialog option allows you to lower the level of the Keystone to decrease the challenge – and the associated rewards. For instance, you can reduce a level 16 Keystone to 15 – or any other lower level.

What benefits does this bring? This allows you to adjust the difficulty of the dungeon to your preferences. This is especially useful when the affixes for the week are particularly tough and it becomes clear that you can’t tackle the dungeon with the combination of affixes and the classes available. It can also be useful if you want to bring along slightly under-geared players and don’t personally mind not doing a high-level dungeon.

WoW Keystone Deplete
Lowering the Keystone – available soon in Oribos.

How was it done before? Previously, the process was rather cumbersome and not even known to all players. You had to enter the respective dungeon with the Keystone, start the “Mythic+” variant, then leave and reset the dungeon. This caused the run to count as failed, and the Keystone lost a level. This had to be repeated until the difficulty was lowered to the desired level.

This method proved to be a real time waster, as you had to enter the dungeon each time, start the run, then leave the dungeon and go through the process again. In the future, this will be done with just a few clicks.

More about Patch 9.1 and World of Warcraft can be found here on MeinMMO:

When is the change coming? In just a few days, as Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination finally has a release date. Starting June 30, you’ll be heading into new content, such as Tazavesh or the Sanctum of Domination raid. This also coincides with the changes to the “Mythic+” system.

Even though it’s just a minor change in Patch 9.1, it is likely a feature many players will benefit from.

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Sony, please finally bring the damn storage expansion for the PS5!

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

After MeinMMO author Sven Galitzki recently had to frustratingly delete games on his PS5 just to install an update, expanding the fast SSD storage has become one of his biggest wishes regarding the PlayStation 5.

My current perspective on the PS5: The PlayStation 5 has been on the market for over half a year now, but it is still damn hard to get. Not all interested parties have managed to purchase Sony’s newest console yet. And Sony is still not keeping up with the demand.

But those who manage to get a PS5 can rejoice. Because the console offers an overall fantastic experience for gamers – whether with next-gen titles, older games with better quality and performance, or significantly faster loading times for PS4 games through the backward compatibility feature.

Aside from occasionally loud fans or coil whine, there are no major issues with Sony’s latest console. I myself am not even affected by that. My PS5 is rarely heard – and that only very minimally. But one thing annoys me greatly – and it is getting stronger.

Please don’t delete 2 games just to install an update

Sony, this is annoying: I don’t have a particularly large number of games on the SSD of my PS5:

  • ESO
  • Destiny 2
  • The Division 2
  • Call of Duty (only MP from Modern Warfare and Warzone)
  • Ghost Recon Breakpoint

But even this limited selection regularly becomes an issue for me. All of these (maybe apart from Ghost Recon) are live games that are regularly supplied with fresh updates. Sometimes really big updates. And as soon as I have to download and install one of these updates, it almost always means: delete games from the SSD.

Just installing a new update for Warzone? Not always possible for me without further ado

For example: In the last ESO update, it was only one game. For the new Season 4 update of Warzone, 2 games had to be temporarily removed from the drive. Once the patch is downloaded and installed, the deleted games can usually be put back.

The problem: The usable free space on the PS5 is really tight, considering how large some games like Call of Duty are nowadays. The PS5 has an ultra-fast internal SSD, but users effectively only have 667 GB of free space for games, apps, or media. And that fills up sometimes faster than you can blink.

For my taste, it is the biggest downside of an otherwise really good new console.

Additionally, other mysterious data make the already tight storage even tighter – sometimes with over 100 GB. This leaves even less space for PS5 games at times.

What about storage expansion? In short: Generally, an expansion of the fast internal storage of the PlayStation 5 is planned via a special slot for a PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD, but currently, this is not possible –only through a later update. Sony has also been saying for a while that they want to publish a list of certified SSD models that are suitable for storage expansion for the PS5. Until then, Sony advises against buying SSDs for the PS5.

Could be an alternative for PS5 storage expansion – the Samsung 980 Pro

On Sony’s side, there is still complete silence on this topic – even though insiders claim it should have been ready by summer. But currently, the expansion is sadly still not in sight, and this is noteworthy more than half a year after the console’s launch. By the way, with the Xbox Series X, storage expansion has long been possible.

And yes, I know: One can also connect external hard drives or SSDs to the PS5 and also outsource PS5 games to them. And PS4 games can also be played from those external drives. But only on the internal PS5 SSD can PS5 titles be played, as they are designed for its high speed, and the significantly shorter loading times with other games can honestly only be noticed there. I want to keep everything on my PS5’s fast SSD – after all, the ultra-fast loading times are one of the reasons why I chose to get a PS5 in the first place.

My current biggest wish for the PS5: Unfortunately, I frequently face the issue of having to delete games, and therefore one of my biggest wishes for the PlayStation 5 is that an official storage expansion in the form of a similarly fast, compatible SSD finally comes to market. And I am not alone in this. Especially among fans of service games, you often hear them complain about this circumstance – as for instance in a popular Reddit thread about the last update for Call of Duty Warzone.

Having to constantly delete games just to load a new update – that is really annoying! And once in a while, I would like to enjoy a few more titles as well, which I can currently only do to a limited extent due to the tight storage.

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What do you think about this topic? Do you also long for an expansion option for the fast storage of the PS5? Or do you get along well with the available storage? What is your biggest wish for the PlayStation 5 – aside from better availability? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.

By the way, if you are still on the hunt for a PS5 or an Xbox Series X – visit our live ticker: Buy PS5 in June 2021 – Keep an eye on these retailers from now on

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Lost Ark with a challenge to WoW and ESO: “We will advance raids in MMORPGs”

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The South Korean MMORPG Lost Ark (PC) has introduced a new raid: The raid will be so ambitious in graphics and mechanics that it will advance the entire MMORPG genre. Every developer and player will take a look at it, says the lead developer. This sounds like a battle cry to Western MMORPGs like The Elder Scrolls (ESO), Final Fantasy XIV, or World of Warcraft (WoW).

This is the situation:

  • The MMORPG Lost Ark is already running in Japan, South Korea, and Russia. Lost Ark is also set to come to Europe this autumn: An initial alpha has started, but it is not yet allowed to be publicly reported on.
  • In South Korea, Season 2 of the MMORPG is already ongoing, and a major summer update is coming. Smilegate has introduced a new class and, above all, presented a new raid.
  • They seem particularly proud of the raid. There is a strong statement from the lead developer: The raid is supposed to advance the entire MMORPG genre.

What kind of raid is this? The raid comes from the new summer update of Lost Ark. The update is called “Astalgia.”

The trailer for the update shows a new class, the Sorceress, who appears to be a classic mage. And a new raid “Abrelldshud,” featuring boss fights against a dragon and a giant monkey.

According to a fan translation (via google.docs), the raid is expected to be released on July 28 and will raise the item level cap. The raid consists of 6 phases and is the longest raid in Lost Ark so far.

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We want to grab the attention of every MMO developer and player

This is a statement from a developer about the raid: In the English forum “resetera,” it is stated that the lead designer said about the raid:

“[The raid is] so ambitious. We want to push the graphics and mechanics of MMO raids forward for the entire genre. We want to grab the attention of every MMO developer and player for this raid.”

Lead Developer Lost Ark, (quoted from fan translation ResetEra)
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von Alexander Leitsch

Lost Ark continues to evolve strongly even 3 years after full release

This is what lies behind it: The MMORPG genre seems to have somewhat stagnated in recent years. The last major attempt to “advance raiding in MMORPGs” was probably WildStar, with a focus on more action. However, the MMORPG failed before most players even reached the raid phase.

The other major MMORPG of the last 5 years, Black Desert, did not focus on PvE.

The established “PvE” MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XIV, WoW, or ESO have long found their raid systems. A new MMORPG like Lost Ark, which still seeks to prove itself and has a greater focus on action, could really advance the genre. The isometric perspective allows for other ideas anyway.

In any case, Lost Ark seems to be the most exciting new MMORPG we have seen in the last 5 years. And we can already see: In South Korea, the MMORPG is still being well developed 3 years after its full release. That should give us positive expectations.

93% rate Lost Ark positively on Steam, even though one is not actually allowed to

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