Not every game should be played publicly on Steam. You should play these 5 absurd PC titles and secret tips preferably in private to avoid awkward questions from your friends.
On Steam, there is pretty much everything. Not just the big blockbusters that every gaming site reports on and that everyone must have played at some point over the years. On Valve’s PC platform, a whole lot of smaller or lesser-known titles also hide. Some of them might seem absurd or boring at first glance, but they unfold a fascination when you try them out.
That’s why we want to introduce you to 5 games here that are absolutely worth playing – but may earn you some odd looks from your friends if you play them publicly on Steam.
Catherine Classic
The beautiful Catherine presents you with many uncomfortable decisions.
Genre: Story-Puzzler | Developer: ATLUS | Release Date: 01/10/2019 | Steam Rating: 89% positive | Price: €19.99 | Link to Steam page:Catherine Classic on Steam
Catherine is a sex game.
So, now that I have your attention, I can come clean with the truth. It really is a sex game. At least, that’s the crux of the plot.
What seems like a slightly twisted anime erotic fantasy at first glance quickly reveals itself to be a rather profound journey filled with plenty of story and moral dilemmas.
The protagonist Vincent must slowly decide what he actually wants in his relationship. His girlfriend Katherine urges him to finally seal the long-term partnership with a wedding. How fitting that after a long night at the pub, the forbidden hot “Catherine” suddenly appears and distracts Vincent from all his worries for a few hours.
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The story about infidelity, fidelity, and desires is paired with challenging puzzle games and some of the creepiest boss battles of all time. Because when Vincent’s fear of fatherhood manifests in a nightmare as a gigantic horror baby still attached to the umbilical cord, screaming “Daddy” in a monstrous voice while trying to crush his father, you understand why the game is rated 16.
And trust me: By the end of Catherine, you will have learned much more about yourself than about the protagonists in this story.
A Chicken McNugget is being sold on eBay for thousands of US dollars. Behind it is a game that has become known primarily through streamers.
What is this Nugget? A McDonald’s customer known on eBay as Polizna ordered a BTS meal (a promotional item for the South Korean boy group Bangtan Boys) at the local branch. The meal included a few Chicken Nuggets.
One of them strongly reminded him of a well-known character from the game “Among Us”. The game became really successful when numerous streamers started playing Among Us. The hype has somewhat subsided now, but many people still play the game.
The Chicken McNugget seems to be reviving the hype among people in a metaphorical sense. Because the final bid for the piece of meat is far above the actual price one would normally pay at the counter of the branch.
The starting bid is 99 cents, in the end the nugget is sold for $100,000
The seller listed the Chicken McNugget as a joke for 99 cents and was surely not expecting what would happen next.
A total of 45 people bid for the special shaped meat.
After 184 bids, the Chicken McNugget went to the highest bidder.
The highest bidder now wants to pay $99,997 (around €82,190) for the shaped meat.
What happens next? In the product description, the seller states that he will ship the McNugget before the expiration date. He will also freeze the nugget before shipping and vacuum pack it to preserve its freshness and edibility.
As a bonus, there is a can of “Szechuan Sauce”, since the official Twitter account of Xbox complained that this sauce should not be missing at this price:
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The bid of almost $100,000 seems pretty crazy at first glance, but there are also other items being auctioned for a lot of money.
For example, the beat ’em up Kizuna Encounter from 1996 was sold for more than €70,000. It was an extremely rare video game for the PlayStation (via Netzwelt.de).
Pokemon cards are currently extremely popular and have caused quite a hype. A YouTuber has now spent $2 million on Pokemon cards. In comparison, the $100,000 for the Chicken McNugget seems almost small.
Console games and Pokemon cards can at least be stored in the cupboard in the long term. With the Chicken McNugget, this is probably less feasible.
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Fortnite Season 6 Chapter 2 is coming to an end. But what about the live event that usually takes place at the end of a season? Will we not get an event or will there be another special solo event? We will show you what is known so far.
What kind of live event is it? Since Season 3, in March 2017, Fortnite has had live events that conclude a season. There have only been a few exceptions where a season was not concluded with such an event. Here’s what we have experienced so far:
Season 6 Chapter 2 will end on June 8, 2021. So we have to wait another 3 days until it continues with the next Season 7. So far, there are no indications of how Season 6 will end.
What indications speak against a live event?
These hints are missing so far: Epic has mentioned the start date of Season 7 several times in different blog posts, but so far there is no trace of information about a live event – since the season lasts only a few more days, it is strange that nothing has been mentioned about the event yet. This would suggest that there will be no live event at the end of Season 6.
Reliable dataminers like HYPEX also seem to agree that there will be no live event, as they could not find any hidden data about an event in the last update of the season. However, it could be that another solo event will take place at the start of Season 7 – at least that is what the leaker suggests.
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Looking at the situation, it seems rather that there will be no live event at the end of Season 6 where we can all watch together. However, this does not rule out that there will be some form of “event”.
What indications are there for an event?
How could the event still play out? Even though the chances for a “live” event are currently not so good, we could still get a solo event like at the start of Season 6.
At the start of Season 6, Epic tried a different variant of the event: There was a cinematic, and you had to help Agent Jones save the Fortnite Island, but everyone did this individually when Fortnite was started for the first time in the new season. So it did not happen live for everyone at the same time.
So it could be that we will experience a similar kind of event at the start of Season 7. After all, UFOs and aliens are currently roaming the Fortnite island to abduct players. It would be exciting to see whether the aliens will contribute to a story event. However, keep in mind that this is not officially confirmed and is still only a theory.
Will the aliens play a significant role in an event?
We will see if Epic will release more information about the “live” event of Season 6. However, we will inform you here on MeinMMO as soon as there is more information. Everything about the end of Season 6 and the start of Season 7 has been summarized in an article.
What do you think? Will we get a live event or again a solo event? Let us know your thoughts and wishes in the comments!
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In Pokémon GO, the Storage Plus feature has increased the limit for the maximum number of stored Pokémon. The shop has a bundle for this. We will show you what it brings.
What’s new? On the evening of June 4, 2021, Niantic announced on social media that trainers can now increase their Pokémon storage to 4,500. Previously, the limit was 4,000. You now have the option to unlock 500 more spaces.
With a special offer in the shop, you can temporarily upgrade your storage at a lower price.
Storage Plus available as a bundle – is it worth it?
This is in the shop: If you now open the shop in Pokémon GO, you will find several boxes on sale. They all have different coin prices. One of them costs 200 coins (a little under 2 euros) and is called “Event Box”. If you check the contents of the box, you will find two Pokémon Storage Plus in it.
Is it worth it? If you are planning to buy Storage Plus anyway, then this bundle is definitely worth it for you. You get 2 storage upgrades for the price of one. Usually, a Pokémon Storage Plus in the shop of Pokémon GO costs 200 coins. So when you buy the bundle, you get additional storage.
If you don’t plan to expand your collection because you are fine with your current space, then there’s no need to buy here.
You should know: This box containing two Pokémon Storage Plus can only be purchased once. After your first purchase, the bundle will disappear from the shop.
One Pokémon Storage Plus increases the storage limit by 50 Pokémon. Therefore, you will gain an additional 100 slots for your caught creatures from the box.
The special box for 200 coins will remain in the Pokémon GO shop until Monday evening, June 7, at 10:00 PM. If you want to take advantage of the offer, you should hurry.
Perfect timing for many trainers
Why is this good now? On Sunday, June 6, Kaumalat is coming to the community. At events like this, it is common for trainers to catch hundreds of Pokémon. In our big guide to the Community Day with Kaumalat, we recommend you to gather accordingly many Poké Balls.
However, if you have a relatively small storage in Pokémon GO, you will have to send Pokémon during the event from time to time. And that takes time when you could be catching new Pokémon.
That this bundle is available just before the start of the big event is convenient for some trainers. You can read about it on reddit as well.
Player Jalieus writes (via reddit.com): “Exactly right for the Kaumalat CD [Community Day]. I was worried that I would have to spend hours organizing my collection. I can now postpone that to 2022!” However, other players remind the trainer that this year the GO Fest 2021 is also taking place and there will be a lot to catch again.
vonggyy writes on reddit (via reddit.com): “I already wanted to buy storage with the limited number of coins that I had. I’m so glad I had forgotten about it until now.”
What do you think of the increase in Pokémon space and the corresponding bundle? Were you already at the limit and could finally increase, or do you carry less than 4,000 Pokémon with you?
In the coming weeks, Niantic plans several events that will start in the game. To keep track, we have listed all events in Pokémon GO in June 2021 for you.
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Recently, MeinMMO launched a survey about Genshin Impact. We wanted to know from you: Which character is your favorite? Here we present the top 10 characters you chose.
This is how the voting worked: Each of you had four votes in total, as there are many characters who differ greatly in appearance and their attributes. However, you could only vote once and could not change your choice afterwards.
A total of 1571 readers participated in the survey (as of June 3, 1:15 PM). During this, 4,536 votes were cast for the 33 characters. The total percentage in the survey goes over 100%.
Here we present the results of our survey and show you the 33 characters ranked by MeinMMO.
Rank 33-11
11. Jean – 3.09 %
12. Razor – 3.00 %
13. Klee – 2.76 %
14. Mona – 2.73 %
15. Bennett – 2.62 %
16. Kaeya – 2.51 %
17. Noelle – 2.43 %
18. Albedo – 2.29 %
19. Yanfei – 2.27 %
20. Beidou – 2.27 %
21. Rosaria – 2.25 %
22. Qiqi – 1.96 %
23. Ningguang – 1.74 %
24. Traveler – 1.72 %
25. Chongyun – 1.39 %
26. Sucrose – 1.28 %
27. Diona – 1.26 %
28. Xingqui – 1.26 %
29. Xiangling – 1.23 %
30. Barbara – 1.21 %
31. Amber – 1.06 %
32. Lisa – 1.01 %
33. Xinyan – 0.82 %
Rank 10 – Venti
What kind of character is this? Venti is a cheeky and carefree bard from Mondstadt who meets players very early in the story. He is a musical talent, has even won the title of the most popular bard three times, and has a fondness for wine.
In the Genshin Impact community, he has quickly become a very popular character, partly due to his personality, but also because of his extremely strong abilities. Many mourned when he was removed from the gacha pool.
How many votes did Venti receive? In the survey, he received 140 votes (3.09 %).
Rank 9 – Fischl
What kind of character is this? Fischl is an investigator of the Adventurers’ Guild of Mondstadt, accompanied by the night raven Oz. She claims to come from a world beyond Teyvat. She is a daring adventurer with seemingly absurd theories that coincidentally turn out to be true.
Fischl is obsessed with fantasy stories and plays the role of a benevolent princess. Those who do not know her are often so confused by her strange way of speaking that her raven Oz has to translate.
Fischl may be “only” a 4-star character, but she is still a strong support who enables good elemental combos with other characters. At the same time, she can also deal good damage herself and ranks among the best 4-star characters in our list.
In battle, she can summon her raven, which, like Fischl, deals Electro damage. The raven also remains summoned for several seconds, even if you switch to another character.
How many votes did Fischl receive? In the ranking, Fischl received 173 votes (3.81 %).
Rank 8 – Tartaglia
What kind of character is this? Tartaglia, also known as “Childe”, is the youngest member of the 11 of Fatui. He is always in search of danger and new challenges. He is considered unpredictable, and you never know whose side he is on.
Tartaglia is a very versatile character who can deal damage both at range with his bow as well as in close combat and with his elemental ability. Thanks to this, he can quickly activate his special ability.
How many votes did Tartaglia receive? Tartaglia received 180 votes (3.97 %).
Rank 7 – Hu Tao
What kind of character is this?Even at her announcement she delighted fans with her cute demeanor. Hu Tao is the 77th master of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and loves to play pranks on others. She does her best to conduct the last rites of a person flawlessly and maintains the balance of yin and yang in the world.
Besides that, she is also a talented poet, and many of her “masterpieces” have been passed around by word of mouth in the population of Liyue. In the game itself, she is not just adorable, but also quite powerful. Hu Tao is a swift spear fighter whose gameplay is closely tied to her HP and her Pyro element.
Thanks to her passive ability, Hu Tao’s HP has a direct impact on her attack power. If her HP is at 50% or lower, her Pyro abilities gain a damage bonus of 25%.
How many votes did Hu Tao receive? Hu Tao secured 208 votes (4.59 %).
Rank 6 – Eula
What kind of character is this? Eula is from Mondstadt but is rarely found there. She is constantly on the move as the captain of a reconnaissance unit of the Knights of Favonius.
Her ancestors were part of the Lawrence clan, who exploited and oppressed the citizens of Mondstadt for a long time. Therefore, she has a bad reputation among the locals. However, Jean protects her and believes in Eula.
Eula is primarily a physical DPS character. Although her abilities deal Cryo damage, you should focus on physical damage with her. Eula is characterized mainly by her buffs, debuffs, and her ultimate ability.
In FIFA 21 the Ultimate TOTS (Team of the Season) has started. The best cards of the TOTS event are back in the game and we will show you what the team looks like.
When does the Ultimate TOTS start? The extremely powerful cards of the Ultimate TOTS have been available since June 4 at 7:00 PM in FIFA 21 Ultimate and will remain in packs for a week.
What is the Ultimate TOTS? The Ultimate Team of the Season concludes the big TOTS event in FIFA 21. It brings together the best TOTS cards from the past weeks into a new, ultimate team that will be available for one week. The Ultimate TOTS includes cards from the Bundesliga, the Premier League, and other TOTS leagues.
This is what the Ultimate TOTS looks like
These are the best cards: Mentioning individual highlights from the Ultimate TOTS is not so easy, as the team includes the strongest cards that FIFA 21 has to offer. Among them are absolute stars like Messi (98), Ronaldo (98), Lewandowski (98), and Mbappé (97). However, even the seemingly somewhat weaker cards like Bamba (92) and Cancelo (91) have fantastic stats and can definitely impress.
This is the complete team:
ST: Messi (98)
ST: C. Ronaldo (98)
ST: Lewandowski (98)
ST: Mbappé (97)
ST: Lukaku (96)
TW: Oblak (96)
ZM: De Bruyne (96)
RF: Salah (96)
ST: Kane (96)
ZDM: Kimmich (96)
ZOM: Bruno Fernandes (96)
IV: De Vrij (92)
LM: Bamba (92)
LV: Hernandez (92)
RV: Joao Cancelo (91)
How to get the TOTS cards
You have these options: To obtain TOTS cards, there are several options:
You can achieve at least 11 wins in the Weekend League to obtain TOTS player picks. If you win more, additional player picks will be available.
You can buy TOTS cards on the transfer market, where prices are relatively high.
You can complete a TOTS SBC (Squad Building Challenge) and hope for a good yield.
If you are still looking for packs for the TOTS event, you can also refer to the Icon Swaps 3. Our overview of the Icon Swaps 3 shows how they work.
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Today, June 4, Xur visits Destiny 2. The vendor brings players fine exotic goods. But where is Xur hiding this time? Here you will find his current location and MeinMMO takes a look at the Trials of Osiris, which take place this weekend.
What’s going on in Destiny 2? It seemed like it would be a quiet week in Bungie’s action MMO. But surprisingly, the best story in a long time was coming up, and a new cutscene shed light on the darker sides of heroism.
Noteworthy was also update 3.2.0.3, which came to Destiny 2 this week. On one hand, the patch brought significant changes and nerfs for Stasis, which are supposed to provide calm mainly in PvP. On the other hand, the update also brought a fix for the raid: players can no longer take advantage of popular exploits in the Vault of Glass and now must sweat when facing Atheon.
Today, Xur arrives, which is not surprising. The vendor is not much impressed by Stasis nerfs and raid glitches – but what fine things does he bring for the Guardians?
All info about Xur on June 4, 2021 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? As is customary in Destiny 2, Xur appears every Friday at 7 PM on a random planet of his choice. Until the next weekly reset, which is Tuesday, June 8, you can shop with the tentacle-faced vendor.
What does Xur have to offer? At Xur, you will always find exotic weapons and armor for all your characters. No one knows in advance what those exotics are. MeinMMO takes a detailed look at his inventory every week and delivers you the most important data.
Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend
Xur’s position: You can find Xur this week on Nessus. Look for him in the “Guardian’s Grave” area on the large tree.
Xur’s location
Xur’s inventory from June 4 to June 8 – An overview of all exotics
Weapon: Hard Light – Auto rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Which map is active? Every weekend the Trials of Osiris take place in the Crucible, enticing with powerful loot. This time the map “Distant Shore” is up.
Distant Shore
Don’t forget, with the endgame bounty from Saint-14 you’ll secure the loot for this week’s 3 victories just for participating (or “dying through”).
3 victories and endgame bounty: Shayura’s Wrath – You’ll read a detailed article about the new Trials MP on MeinMMO on Saturday.
5 victories: Class item from the Trials set
7 victories: Solas’ Curse (Sword)
Flawless: Curse of Exile in the Master version (Fusion Rifle)
When do the Trials run? Today, June 4, the trials start at 7 PM. As always, you have until the next weekly reset on Tuesday to sweat and collect the loot. Don’t forget: All trial tokens expire at the next reset.
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The MMORPG Crowfall has finally announced its release date after 6 years in development. We at MeinMMO reveal what this new game is about and who it might be interesting for.
Is there a reset after the beta? Yes, on July 1 the beta will close and all characters, items, and contents will be deleted. At release, every player will start from scratch (via Crowfall).
What kind of MMORPG is this anyway? Crowfall differs from other games in the genre because it takes a unique and fresh approach:
Instead of a large, open world, Crowfall focuses on different scenarios where you can explore.
These campaigns have, except for the Eternal Kingdoms, an expiration date. At the end, the Hunger, which devours the world, ends the scenario. Therefore, campaigns can be “won,” and the developers have the opportunity to change the rules and structure of campaigns at any time.
The focus of the MMORPG is on PvP, even though there are PvE and social worlds. Anyone who isn’t into PvP will find it difficult in Crowfall.
The game’s system sounds quite complicated at first glance, but becomes easier to understand once you try it yourself and engage with the campaigns:
The Eternal Kingdoms are a social world that you can create according to your wishes. You can customize it in size, appearance, and also in contents like your own fortress and merchants. You can set your Eternal Kingdoms to public so everyone can visit them or keep them private for yourself and invited friends.
You start in a PvE scenario. There you learn the basics of the game and level up your first character.
In God’s Reach, you fight in a 3-faction PvP against each other.
In the Dregs, you fight in GvG in massive battles for castles.
The HungerDome introduced a battle royale for 60 players.
A glimpse into the game world and the systems of Crowfall is offered in this YouTube video by the developers:
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An MMORPG focused on PvP and a challenging position in 2021
Who is Crowfall interesting for? Crowfall is a PvP MMORPG. Those who enjoy engaging in large battles for castles or wandering through a world where you can constantly be attacked might find a home in Crowfall. Especially in a solid guild, there is a lot of fun in battles against other players.
To obtain the best equipment, crafting plays an important role. However, it can be challenging to obtain those resources in PvP. Therefore, Crowfall is less suitable for solo players.
However, the MMORPG impresses especially with its wide variety of races and the 11 classes, each offering 3 sub-classes. This provides a lot of variety and replay value. In addition, Crowfall relies on a timeless yet colorful comic style.
I myself tested the game in 2020 and wrote a report about it:
How is Crowfall doing in 2021? Currently, the MMORPG is under criticism despite its innovative ideas, and for several reasons:
The game has been poorly optimized for long stretches
The interface and the map are difficult to get used to and cannot compete with modern MMORPGs
The tutorial does not explain the system with the different campaigns well
Those who really want to play PvP must first grind PvE. Meanwhile, there is no endgame content for PvE players
The criticism is repeatedly found in the forum, in comments on reddit and on our site MeinMMO, and coincides with my own experience. These points and the long time in alpha and beta have led some players and backers, who previously invested money, to turn away from Crowfall.
Currently, the player population is rather low despite the open beta. This ultimately also diminishes the enjoyment of PvP.
Crowfall offers various playable races. Some of them have not been seen in other MMORPGs.
Is there hope for Crowfall? It is hard to say. The release could bring a new influx of players, but the MMORPG is buy-to-play, which presents a hurdle. Furthermore, optimization should be worked on before launch, as players might be quickly deterred otherwise.
SBMM is a big and somewhat controversial topic in Call of Duty: Warzone. Officially, it is not even certain that this matchmaking variant is actually in the game. MeinMMO answers the most important questions about SBMM, shows the advantages and problems of the system, and with which tools you can keep an eye on your matchmaking.
Skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) is a system that determines which players end up together in a lobby in PvP games. With strict SBMM, you only land in a lobby with players who are at your skill level or that of your team. For this, SBMM can use various metrics; including:
Player “kills to deaths” ratio (K/D)
Match win rate
Metrics of teammates in the team
Headshot ratio
In Call of Duty: Warzone, SBMM is a big topic. Many players assume that such an SBMM system is in the game, and it often has a bad reputation. SBMM is said to result in difficult lobbies and make your gaming experience worse. Moreover, the developers have so far said very little to nothing about the matchmaking systems in Call of Duty.
MeinMMO has taken a closer look at matchmaking in Warzone and answers a few questions about its function, the problems, and the little tricks players use to bypass SBMM.
Warzone: Info about Matchmaking and SBMM
What is SBMM?
SBMM stands for skill-based matchmaking and helps to assemble lobbies in PvP games. When SBMM is prioritized in a match search, a player’s skills are considered the most important factor in lobby creation.
What is the goal of SBMM?
The goal is to create fair PvP lobbies where players compete at the same skill level. Matchmaking that is solely based on SBMM would only place players in the lobby who have very similar metrics to yours. Other factors such as region, connection, or the hardware used would not have any influence.
Is there SBMM in Call of Duty: Warzone?
Although the developers do not officially confirm it, it is considered quite certain that there is SBMM in Warzone. However, it is not a strict SBMM. The matchmaking in Warzone considers more factors.
What are Bot lobbies in Warzone?
This term refers to Warzone lobbies where only weak players are present. It does not refer to bots, i.e. NPC players, but to real players who play as poorly as bots. When players manipulate the matchmaking in Warzone, they want to end up in bot lobbies.
SBMM in Warzone – Function and Alternative
How does SBMM work in Warzone? SBMM is an important part of matchmaking in Warzone, but not the only one. The matchmaking in Warzone does not strictly aim to match players at the same skill level with you. It aims to keep you in the game as long as possible.
Strong players regularly find themselves in lobbies that are actually below their level, and weak players also occasionally land in sweat lobbies with much stronger players. This is also true for the multiplayer of Modern Warfare and Cold War, but is much more pronounced in Warzone.
In Warzone, the matchmaking needs to bring together not just 12 players, but 150. This leads to SBMM being set weaker and lobbies often providing a wider range of skill levels.
TheXclusiveAce compares the matchmaking of 4 accounts with different skill levels (English/via YouTube)
What would be the alternative to SBMM? In earlier CoD titles, there were less complicated algorithms for assembling lobbies. Connection was more or less the only metric that played a role – but not in every match. Players of various skill levels met randomly.
Many players of earlier CoD titles wish for the old system to return. This is also one reason why SBMM currently has such a bad reputation. For these players, it feels like a degradation because they perceive the lobbies as harder and the connection as a factor in matchmaking has receded into the background.
In general, this discussion pits connection-based matchmaking against skill-based matchmaking.
Warzone: Bypassing SBMM – Problems of the System
What are the problems with SBMM in Warzone? On one hand, there are players who feel disadvantaged by SBMM. This is because they feel that they end up in a lobby with too strong opponents or that the connection quality of a match suffers. This is especially true when a few good rounds have been played beforehand. This leads to frustration and is a significant problem for some players in Warzone.
On the other hand, there are ways to trick the system. Since SBMM is oriented towards individual skills, one can manipulate one’s own metrics. “Smurfing” or “Reverse Boosting” are two prominent examples that almost any player can implement. However, solutions with a VPN or specific routers are also used to trick or manipulate SBMM.
What is Smurfing? Strong players with high metrics create new accounts to enter easier lobbies. Warzone rates the player as a beginner and places the smurf account in “bot lobbies”.
What is Reverse Boosting? Players intentionally cause poor metrics to get better lobbies. Intentional losing and self-kills are the most effective means to do so.
How does a VPN affect SBMM? It cannot be said for sure, but it seems to disrupt matchmaking in Warzone a little bit. Here too, YouTuber “TheXclusiveAce” has conducted an experiment and found that you can somewhat weaken SBMM with a VPN (Virtual Private Network) (via YouTube).
In the community, this is even considered certain, and players who set a new kill record must prove that they did not use a VPN.
What is a VPN? This refers to a Virtual Private Network. Simply put, it is a kind of intermediary server that sits between your internet connection and the server of a website. The website then only sees the information of the intermediary server, and your IP and other information do not reach the server of the website. This provides more anonymity and security. You can also change your internet region and gain access to content that is otherwise only available in other regions – for example, the Netflix catalog of another country.
Warzone: SBMM App and Lobby Tracker
Can I view my matchmaking data? Yes, there are some tools that access, store, and evaluate lobby information from Warzone. The most well-known tools are:
Call of Duty then closed a data interface, thus cutting access to certain data. However, you can manually open this interface again.
How can I share my “Call of Duty” data? You can make your gameplay data visible to all players on the official Call of Duty website (via callofduty.com). Log in, go to your profile settings, and then to the settings for “Linked Accounts”.
Set the menu item “Visible Data” in one of your linked networks to “All”. Now you can check your data through the CoD Tracker. But be aware that this also applies to the rest of the world.
If the setting is already set to “All” and you still cannot see your data, it may help to switch the option to “None”, refresh the page, and then switch back to “All”.
What does the Warzone SBMM App show me? Through Warzone Stats (via wzstats.gg), you receive an assessment of your performance in Warzone compared to the rest of the player base. Depending on whether you belong to the top 10% of players in a metric or to the top 50, you are sorted into categories. The highest categories are Legend, Master, and Diamond. Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze round the total down.
However, you will no longer get a classification of your lobbies. You can see the data of the players who were in a match, but again, many data from players who have not opened their interface on callofduty.com are missing.
A real-time lobby tracker like the “Warzone Companion” currently does not exist, which represents and immediately assesses the player data of all opponents in a match.
The matchmaking affects every player and influences every match in Warzone. So what do you think about the lobby composition in Warzone – does it fit? Do you find it terrible? Is SBMM maybe even a reason why fewer people are playing Warzone?
Let us know your opinion in the comments, take part in the survey in the article, and discuss with us on MeinMMO about this contentious topic.
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This week there are several interesting bonuses in GTA Online to grab. This time, the Entity XXR is a particularly fast podium car available at the casino.
What kind of car is it? The Överflöd Entity XXR is a fast sports car and can be found on the podium in the casino this week. You have the chance to win this car for free.
You just need to spin the wheel of fortune and hope to hit the jackpot. However, you can only spin once a day.
We will show you what the car can do and what other bonuses and discounts are available during this event week.
Is there a way to guarantee the podium car? As mentioned above, you need to have a bit of luck with the wheel of fortune. Players seem to have found a tactic in GTA Online to always win the podium car at the casino.
The event week from June 3rd
These are the bonuses this week: Besides the podium car, there are as always some other bonuses and discounts. Here are some of the most important examples:
CEO missions give double GTA$ and RP.
Triple RP and GTA$ for land races.
Special Cargo yields double RP and GTA$.
All discounts and bonuses can otherwise be found in the overview, in the subreddit for GTA Online at this link: reddit.com
What else is new? Last week, the Stunt Update was released, adding 8 new stunt races to GTA Online. It was the first of several updates to be released this summer.
A major update for tuning fans has also been announced, which will bring numerous vehicle upgrades for performance and aesthetics to your rides. The update is expected to implement a sort of tuning scene in GTA Online.
On June 3rd, developer People Can Fly released Patch 1.09, the next update for the loot shooter Outriders. This focuses primarily on matchmaking and also attempts to address the troll problem in the expeditions. MeinMMO summarizes the patch notes for you.
What is changing now? The new update is not particularly large, but it delivered 2 important improvements that players have been demanding for a while:
On one hand, action has now been taken against trolls
On the other hand, a region-based matchmaking has been implemented
What was the problem with matchmaking? There were also issues due to connection problems in the multiplayer sessions. Previous patches were supposed to resolve these issues, but it didn’t quite work out. With the new update, regional matchmaking has now been implemented. This is intended to provide additional stability in player searches.
In addition to these changes, there are several other adjustments. We summarize the patch notes for you and also address a promise that developer People Can Fly made with the release of the update.
The Patch Notes for 1.09 of Outriders
What’s included in Patch 1.09: In addition to the aforementioned changes to matchmaking and the kick function, minor adjustments have been made to the login screen of Outriders. Here are the full patch notes in summary:
A lock has been implemented to prevent group leaders from kicking other group members out of the group before the end of an expedition.
Regional matchmaking has been implemented to improve group search and stabilize session connections
The login screen now has additional text hints to clarify the status of the login process
Diverse crash and save issues have been fixed.
In addition to the patch notes, the developers assure that they are also addressing other problems and are already working on further fixes. They also give a preview of the next update.
Faster Updates, Changes to Legendary Loot, News on Stadia
Here’s how it will proceed: In their developer update, People Can Fly promises to deliver faster patches in the future and address existing issues (via reddit.com).
They mention several important points that are on the list:
They are working on fixing remaining login problems, which primarily affect the Xbox platforms
Additionally, they want to revise the drop rates for legendary gear to make them less frustrating
The team is also working on the Google Stadia version, which will soon receive bug fixes and stability improvements
They are also testing some player buffs and will disclose further information once these tests are completed
Whether updates like 1.09 can bring players back remains to be seen. After a good start with over 3.5 million units sold in the first month (via pcgamesn.com), it seems that after two months post-release, the excitement has waned.
Players have either completed the content or have moved on out of frustration due to numerous bugs.
In datamining of Pokémon GO, experts found a new type of quest. It sets you a time limit for raids. Find out here how this could work and why it’s exciting.
What’s new? Regularly, dataminers look into the code of Pokémon GO to find out what is happening behind the scenes of the game. In the latest datamining, they found
We show you here what the dataminers found and why it could become more exciting in Pokémon GO with the new quests.
Quests for raids with time limit
This was found: On reddit, user martychochrane shares the latest findings of the datamining from PokeMiners (via reddit.com). The team from PokeMiners has often discovered changes in the code of the game that were ultimately also released in the game. So, you can trust the findings. However, it is unclear when the changes will be implemented in the game.
The new quests look like this in the code:
+RESOURCE ID: quest_beat_raid_singular_minutes +TEXT: Win a raid in under {0} minutes +RESOURCE ID: quest_beat_raid_singular_seconds +TEXT: Win a raid in under {0} seconds +RESOURCE ID: quest_evolve_slowpoke_plural +TEXT: Evolve {0} Slowpoke
Two quests require you to complete a raid with a time limit. Minutes and seconds are mentioned. Another new quest requires you to evolve a certain number of Flegmon.
What does this mean? It seems to be tasks that give you a time limit for completing a raid. Generally, raids already have a time limit. With these quests, that could be reduced again, so a new challenge awaits you in battles against the bosses.
However, it is unclear for which difficulty levels this applies. These may be event quests related to the Flegmon event “A Very Slow Discovery”. Because the event mainly revolves around slow Pokémon. As a joke, it could be the quest where you have to defeat the slow Pokémon quickly.
In connection with the Flegmon event, texts for challenges and the title of the event were also found.
Higher chances for XL candies
What is this? The following findings are likely to appear as part of the “Today” view in the game, as the dataminers write. However, it is still unclear whether and how to unlock them.
+RESOURCE ID: breakthrough_free_remote_raid_pass +TEXT: Remote Raid Pass from Research Breakthroughs +RESOURCE ID: breakthrough_xp_double +TEXT: 2× XP from Research Breakthroughs +RESOURCE ID: catch_candy_xl_chance_double +TEXT: 2× chance to obtain Candy XL +RESOURCE ID: catch_candy_xl_chance_triple +TEXT: 3× chance to obtain Candy XL +RESOURCE ID: raid_weekend_bonus_candy +TEXT: Bonus Candy Raid Weekend
What’s new for Community Day: The texts for the ticket with Kaumalat have been updated in the code. This is a common change that occurs for every Community Day.
This is what was changed regarding the text for the GO Fest 2021:
RESOURCE ID: general1.ticket.5_description -TEXT: A ticket to access Pokémon GO Fest on July 17 and 18, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time each day, wherever you are. Discounted for this year only in celebration of the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO. Details can be found in the in-game News. +TEXT: A ticket to access Pokémon GO Fest on July 17 and 18, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time each day, wherever you are. Discounted for this year in celebration of the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO. Details can be found in the in-game News. +RESOURCE ID: gf2021_content_hashtag +TEXT: Post photos with #PokemonGOFest2021, and we’ll share our favorites!
If you look closely, you’ll notice that the “only” has been removed. Previously, it stated that the tickets for the GO Fest will be discounted “only” this year to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Pokémon GO. This could be a minor correction or indicate that tickets may be offered more frequently in the future.
In the coming weeks, several new contents are still to come in Pokémon GO. Spotlight hours, the Flegmon event, raid hours, new raid bosses, and a surprise in June.
We show you in the overview of all events in June 2021 in Pokémon GO. Which of the next adventures are you looking forward to the most? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.
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The new MMO Palia has some interesting approaches. Social features such as housing and relationships with NPCs are at the forefront. While you can fight, it is optional. The game is being developed by veterans from Blizzard and Riot Games.
What kind of MMO is it? Palia visually resembles Breath of the Wild and is gameplay-wise inspired by Animal Crossing and The Sims. The MMO revolves around shared activities that you can experience with other players, including:
Housing with over a thousand different items
Various activities such as fishing, cooking, hunting, and farming
Customizing your own outfits
Relationships and friendships with NPCs
In Palia, there is an option to fight creatures from the environment, but that is meant to be purely optional. If you wish, you can completely avoid fighting. There will be no PvP at all.
You can get a first glimpse of the MMO in the announcement trailer released on YouTube:
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Palia aims to differentiate itself from action MMOs with social features
What is the MMO about? Palia is said to have an interesting backstory. Once, humans were a powerful race but disappeared from the world thousands of years ago. Now, you play as one of those humans who has just awakened in a ruin.
You start by building your own house in the world and forming friendships not only with creatures but also with other players:
You can form friendships and relationships with NPCs and learn their stories
Other players can visit your house and help you decorate
There is also a guild function, which in Palia is called “Neighborhood”
The game world is also expected to feature a dynamic day/night cycle. The story is set to expand over the years.
One of the main features in Palia is housing.
What about combat? The combat system seemingly avoids classes, instead opting for a skill system (via MMORPG.com). In the open world, there will be areas where players can fight other creatures. However, you do not have to seek out these areas.
The colleagues from MMORPG.com also inquired about dungeons. They are planned, but it sounded like they would be implemented only in the future and after the release.
Founder Anthony Leung has previously discussed the combat system and revealed that they aim to differentiate themselves from many current MMOs with their system (via Gamesindustry.biz):
The game industry has generally focused heavily on action-oriented, competitive games. […] With our first product, we want to create something that perhaps contains only a few competitive elements.
There is, however, a real chance that we will succeed in a market that is underserved due to lack of competition.
In the same interview, he also emphasized that the developers want to build a strong and, above all, positive community.
How will Palia be funded? Regarding monetization, the developers will comment later. However, they told MMORPG.com that players will be “very pleased with the discussion about pricing.”
When will Palia be released? Currently, there is no release timeframe. However, you can already sign up for the pre-alpha on the official Palia website, which is supposed to start “soon.”
On which platforms will the MMO be released? The pre-alpha is expected to take place only on PC. Whether a version for consoles is planned is currently unknown.
What do you think of the new MMO? Does Palia appeal to you, or do you need action-packed fights?
Just before the E3 2021, there is a fresh leak mentioning a new Borderlands game. According to rumors, it is said to be a spinoff focused on the beloved NPC character Tiny Tina, which will be announced during the fair.
What’s the deal with the leak? The E3 2021 is starting soon – one of the most important video game fairs of the year. Just before it begins, more and more leaks and rumors are surfacing about which games may be presented, shown, or announced during the event.
Recently, a leaked game list from the distributor label 2K Games appeared on reddit. The list contains alleged information about new games from the publisher Take 2 Interactive, which are supposed to be announced at this year’s E3 and has even been confirmed by the renowned gaming journalist Jason Schreier.
And one entry on this list is particularly exciting for fans of the Borderlands series.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Cult character could get her own game
This is what the leak says: It looks like a new Borderlands spinoff could be announced soon. The project codename is Daffodil and it is supposed to focus on Tiny Tina, a popular character from the Borderlands series.
The final name could be “Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands”, as Gearbox has already trademarked this name. Rumors about such a spinoff have been around since last year, but the announcement is now supposed to take place at E3 2021.
Tiny Tina
What kind of game could this be? Not much is known about it. The leak suggests that it should build on the style of previous Borderlands games, and players will be able to play as “multiclass heroes”.
Some speculate that it could also be a kind of standalone expansion for Borderlands 3 – in the style of the popular Borderlands 2 DLC Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep, but on a much larger scale.
In that DLC, Tiny Tina played as a kind of Dungeon Master and presented her own version of “Dungeons & Dragons” – “Bunkers & Badasses”. Here she guided the players like in a Pen & Paper RPG through the DLC, where the vault hunters suddenly found themselves in a fantasy setting and had to face dragons, wizards, dwarves, and other creatures, which many found to be really great.
Who is Tiny Tina, anyway? Fans of the series won’t need much explaining. For everyone else: Tiny Tina is an NPC character who makes her first appearance in Borderlands 2. Although she is “just” a side character, she is likely remembered by most players for her particularly eccentric personality. For her 13 years, she is pretty independent and doesn’t hesitate to blow up trains or execute someone on an electric chair who has effectively caused her parents’ deaths.
In short: Although she is chaotic, brutal, and funny, she also has dark, emotional, and serious sides. And this mix makes her one of the most beloved characters in the series for many.
What do you think of this rumor? Do you believe there is something to it and if so, would you be excited about a new Borderlands spinoff with Tiny Tina in the starring role? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
On the evening of June 3rd, the new playlist update for Call of Duty: Warzone went live and brought a few changes. MeinMMO shows and explains the patch notes.
What’s happening in Warzone? Two weeks ago, the Mid-Season Update of Season 3 went live, introducing two of the biggest action heroes of the 80s – Rambo and John McClane from Die Hard. With the playlist update on Thursday, June 3rd, the fun is now over. The heroes and a few features that were present during the event have disappeared. You can no longer unlock the rewards from the event.
However, the event left a lasting impact, and the latest update from Call of Duty: Warzone also works on two weapons. MeinMMO shows you the changes, the new playlist, and what remains from the event in the game.
A player from your team transformed into a kind of super soldier and could benefit from more than 20 gameplay advantages. The side missions from the event and thus the reward are no longer in the game.
Which weapon recoil was fixed? The recoil of the FARA 83 did not always function as it should. In last week’s playlist update, the Warzone developers adjusted the weapon’s recoil to make the FARA more of a long-range weapon.
However, the horizontal recoil does not always work correctly due to a bug. This bug has now been fixed, and the FARA should now play as intended.
What from the event is still in the game? The Rambo event introduced several new locations to the game, and the map changes appear to remain in the game for now. The Nakatomi Plaza in Downtown, the transformed hangar at the airport, and the survival camps are now part of Verdansk ’86. Whether this will also be the case after the start of Season 4 remains to be seen. Season 4 is expected to start on June 17.
Additionally, you can still purchase the skins of the two heroes Rambo and John McClane in the shop. Since the bundles are marked as “event bundles,” it is likely that they will soon disappear from the shop.
What also remains in the game for now is the lobby background. Currently, the lobby experience in Warzone consists of explosions and upbeat background music in the style of the 80s, and that will likely continue for a few more weeks.
The huge skyscraper in the middle of Downtown will remain in the game for now.
What other weapon adjustments were made? The patch notes address another bug with the weapons and highlight a change to the submachine gun PPSh-41:
Bug removed that caused CoD MW sights to sometimes appear even though “Cold War” sights were used
The field of view when aiming with the PPSh-41 has been adjusted, and aiming with iron sights should now be easier
If you want to take a look at the detailed patch notes, you can find them here (via ravensoftware.com).
What does the playlist look like? In the end, the update brought a new playlist to the game. The event mode “Takeover” is disappearing, and more modes are available for Rebirth Island:
Season 3 changed a lot in Warzone: a new map, a better weapon meta, and the mid-season event brought excitement to the battle royale. The outgoing Season 3 may well be the best season Warzone has seen so far. Many of the criticisms from the last months were addressed in Season 3, but one significant problem remains persistent – cheaters.
Apart from the rampant cheaters – what do you think of Season 3? Do you also believe it’s the best season so far, or do you have another season in mind? Feel free to discuss it with us in the comments on MeinMMO.
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Destiny 2 received a “hotfix” on June 3, but it made significant changes. In addition to extensive adjustments for Stasis, Bungie also worked on the new raid “Vault of Glass.” Some raiders will have to sweat a bit more for their loot.
Even in Season 14, things are still not running smoothly in Destiny 2, which is why, on the evening of June 3, there was a new update for Bungie’s action MMO.
Although it was “only” a relatively small hotfix, it primarily addressed one of the hottest and most controversial topics of the past six months: Stasis. The icy powers have been robbing many players of their enjoyment since their introduction, and after some moderate adjustment attempts, there was now a massive nerf. We reported on this in detail: Destiny 2 is implementing extensive Stasis nerfs next week – Here’s what’s changing
However, other areas of the game were also addressed, including the new Hunter Exotic, The Sixth Coyote, which has finally been fixed, and there are noteworthy changes for raid enthusiasts. You can no longer kill Atheon helplessly, and you no longer need to pack the Prometheus Lens.
Popular boss exploits are now history
What exactly was the problem? After its introduction on May 22, not everything went smoothly in the new “Vault of Glass” raid – with positive and negative side effects for the players.
For example, it was possible to circumvent certain mechanics with the final boss Atheon, making it significantly easier to send him to the virtual afterlife. This made it easier to obtain the coveted raid loot. There were two methods that were repeatedly used in numerous raid groups. Some players only killed the final boss this way.
Many guardians “cheat” Atheon to death – that is probably over now
In exchange, there was also a problem with the relic, which did not consistently block enemy damage.
This has now changed in detail: The new update has now resolved most of the known inconsistencies in the new raid.
The most important changes include:
A problem was resolved where players could kill Atheon in the Venus Future Portal before starting the encounter.
A problem was resolved where players could kill Atheon by linking bidders while destroying themselves.
Thus, the two popular exploits during the boss battle are now history. There, to obtain the coveted raid loot, one must now honestly defeat the Vex boss Atheon in the intended manner – and not everyone likes that. Some players have already been heard saying: “Then we’ll only go up to Atheon and skip him. There’s nothing good to get from him anyway (especially if you already have the Vex Mythoclast), so the effort isn’t worth it.”
Additionally, the following has changed in the new raid:
A problem was resolved where players could break Minotaur shields with the Prometheus Lens in the Gatekeeper encounter.
“Vault of Glass” armor mods are now displayed in the Collections tab.
A problem was resolved where the Aegis artifact’s defensive ability did not consistently block damage.
The laser of the Prometheus Lens burned shields in the raid that it shouldn’t have been able to
The trick with the Prometheus Lens was basically the preparation for the Atheon cheese. It allowed players to easily succeed in the Gatekeeper phase and then immediately kill Atheon on Venus without him being able to fight back.
The artifact should now provide consistent protection from enemy fire. This benefits players who now have to play through the phase “normally.”
The patch notes at a glance: If you want to view the official patch notes for update 3.2.0.3 in full length, you can do so here:
What do you think of the latest update for Destiny 2? Are the most urgent issues resolved for now, or is there still something pressing that annoys you at the moment? And what do you think of the old new raid “Vault of Glass” so far? Whether as a veteran or someone for whom it is a completely new experience – participate in our survey: Vault of Glass in Destiny 2 – How do you like the return of the cult raid?
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New World received a new update in June. This brought not only 1,209 fixed bugs but also new features that many players have eagerly awaited. Amazon has also hinted that this is not the last update before the beta launch in July.
What are the major new features? The update in June introduced the following major new features:
New options for character creation, including new faces, hairstyles, beards, eye colors, skin colors, scars, and tattoos
The distribution of experience points has been adjusted so that the leveling process now takes longer
50 new armor sets and 27 new jewelry items have been added to the game
The member limit in companies has been increased from 50 to 100
This means that Amazon has revised 4 points that many players criticized after the preview event in August 2020. Especially new options for character creation have been long desired. Unfortunately, there are still no pictures for this.
Leveling progress becomes slower but should feel less grindy
What changes are there to the leveling process? The update in May introduced new ways to earn experience points in the game. However, this led to players leveling up too quickly, according to Amazon. Therefore, some adjustments have been made:
All required experience points (XP) from level 7 have been increased by 40%
Faction missions give overall less XP, but have been revised to be completable solo
At the same time, however, the experience points from world stories (lore sheets in the open world) and for finding landmarks have been increased. This is intended to enhance the urge to explore.
The breaches of corruption are huge world events but will appear less frequently in the future.
Changes to key bindings and the UI
What changes are there to the key bindings? Amazon has apparently recognized that most players jump with the spacebar and sprint with SHIFT. Therefore, the key bindings have been adjusted accordingly. Previously, the default binding was exactly reversed.
Adjustments to the UI: In addition to gameplay adjustments, the UI of New World has also been modified:
A symbol is now visible with damage numbers to indicate the type of damage
Added status effects are now communicated with a symbol and a hovering text shown directly above the health bar of enemies
The compass has been revised so that it now displays landmarks with names and only a distance indicator
Tooltips have been reworked to consume less space on the screen
New options for colorblind players have been added
There is also a new character selection screen. There you can directly see the created characters, instead of having to go into the world selection first. However, you can still only have a maximum of two characters per region (EU, NA, etc.) and only one per world.
This is what the new character selection looks like (Image source Amazon, also this small in the original).
Are these the only new features? No, as usual, Amazon has published detailed patch notes (via Amazon). There you will find numerous adjustments to combat, balance, and other details that we have not mentioned in this news.
Since November 2020, there has also been a major alpha update every month, which brought among other things the following new features:
Numerous adjustments to crafting, quests, and the combat system
Overall, New World has undergone significant development in alpha. Much of it has moved towards being a theme park MMORPG. We have summarized it in this column:
Although Amazon has already announced that no major features will be released until then, the current update is titled “Alpha Update in June – Part 1”. This suggests that at least a part 2 will be released.
What do you think about the development of New World? Are you excited about the beta launch in July or do you remain skeptical?
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Today, June 3rd, you can expect a new update in Destiny 2 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S as well as on PC and Google Stadia – the hotfix 3.2.0.3. Here you can find everything you need to know about the maintenance schedule today and the changes, that go along with it.
In Destiny 2, things are still not running smoothly in Season 14, and Bungie is actively working on its action MMO. So, tonight there will be the next new update for Destiny 2, namely hotfix 3.2.0.3.
So if you planned to go out as a Guardian tonight, you may have to take a forced break due to maintenance. There will also be a downtime – although just a short one, if everything goes as planned.
The update is now live and can be downloaded. On the PS5, it is 382.3 MB in size.
Maintenance on 03.06. – Schedule and Server Down
Here are the times you need to pay attention to today:
The maintenance work starts today at 6:00 PM CEST
The actual downtime will start at 6:45 PM. This is when the servers go offline, players will be removed from ongoing activities, and will not be able to log in for a while
From 7:00 PM, the servers should be back online. This is when the worldwide release of update 3.2.0.3 begins.
Once you have downloaded the update (and it has been copied), you can log back into Destiny 2
If everything goes according to plan, today’s maintenance should be fully completed by 8:00 PM
Today is once again: Maintenance, Server Down, new Update
Keep in mind: Until the final end of the maintenance, login issues and queues when logging in may occur. Additionally, during the maintenance period, third-party applications and the official companion app may only be used to a limited extent or not at all.
Update 3.2.0.3 – What Changes Does the Hotfix Bring Today?
This time, Bungie has already provided a generous first glimpse into the upcoming adjustments of update 3.2.0.3 ahead of time. The following will change according to the current status today:
Extensive Stasis adjustments will be made. Originally, these were planned for Season 15, but due to feedback and ongoing criticism, the studio decided to bring forward a majority of these balance changes to the ongoing Season 14.
The Lost Sector “Empty Tank” will really grant an exotic leg armor after the update if it is indicated.
The Couturier gauntlets will no longer obstruct the player’s view when using a bow.
The auto rifle “Archon Thunder” and the shotgun “Riftwalker” can be obtained after the update from Lord Saladin, from Iron Engrams, through bounties, or through Iron Banner rewards after a match.
Today, Stasis is facing massive nerfs
Keep in mind that this is not all the changes from update 3.2.0.3, but just a first insight. The complete list of all adjustments will then come in the form of the patch notes.
Patch Notes for Update 3.2.0.3 of Destiny 2
Currently, the official patch notes for the latest Destiny 2 update have not yet been released in German. These should be provided by Bungie later tonight. Until then, we have linked the original English Change Log here for you:
The highlight of the update will likely be the massive Stasis nerf for most. Are you already excited about how the Stasis changes will play out in practice? What other issues are currently bothering you the most? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
On Sunday, June 6, 2021, the Community Day with Kaumalat will take place in Pokémon GO. MeinMMO shows you all the bonuses and reveals how you can make the most of the event.
What is a Community Day? The Community Day occurs regularly once a month and always focuses on a different monster. This Pokémon will spawn significantly more during the event period and can even be caught with an increased shiny rate.
In addition, there are always one or more bonuses that make the Community Day even more exciting. And in June, there is a Community Day that many players have long wished for: The dragon Pokémon Kaumalat is the star of the upcoming event.
Community Day in June 2021 – Start Time and Bonuses
What? The Community Day with Kaumalat When? On Sunday, June 6, 2021, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time Pokémon of the Day: Kaumalat will appear much more frequently in the wild Exclusive Move: Earth Power Bonus: Triple Catch XP Bonus: Incense lasts for three hours Bonus: Lure Modules last for 3 hours during the event Bonus: You can evolve Knarksel into Knakrack up to 2 hours after the event to learn the move Earth Power.
As usual, you will have a total of six hours on Community Day to secure a whole bunch of Kaumalat. With items like incense, you can also easily play from home and still get enough spawns to catch a strong specimen.
What’s in the In-Game Shop: Also in the shop, there are the contents usually found during Community Day.
For one euro, you can receive a special research task related to Kaumalat.
And there is a Community Day Box for 1280 PokéCoins, which includes 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Incense, 5 Lucky Eggs, and one Elite Charged TM.
How to Make the Most of Community Day
Make these preparations: Kaumalat is a Pokémon that is firstly really strong, and secondly was extremely rare in the past.
Therefore, you should ideally go into Community Day with a lot of balls to secure a good specimen and gather the necessary candies for its evolution.
We recommend having at least 350 balls on hand so that you don’t suddenly run out during Community Day. This way, you can catch Pokémon for a while without needing to spin PokéStops much.
It’s also worth clearing out the PokéBox before Community Day to make space – otherwise, the box will eventually be full. This way, you won’t have to sort through the caught monsters in between but can focus on catching.
These items are worth it on Community Day: The bonus of the day grants you triple Catch XP, which means three times the amount of experience points for each Pokémon caught. If you activate a Lucky Egg, it doubles the amount of XP for half an hour. This way, you can also benefit from leveling from every Kaumalat you catch.
Bring enough items to the event
Additionally, it might be worth bringing a good supply of Razz Berries. These can double the Kaumalat candies when you catch one.
Lastly, it’s worth using incense. It lasts for three hours during the event and ensures that you are regularly supplied with spawns. One incense lasts three hours – with two, you’re equipped for the entire Community Day.
How worthwhile is the Community Day? The Community Day with Kaumalat is very worthwhile, as this little dragon has been one of the rarest monsters in the past. If you don’t have one yet, you should definitely take advantage of it.
Knakrack is one of the best attackers
Additionally, Knakrack, its evolution, is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. You should secure good specimens, especially since it is possible that Mega Evolution for Knakrack will come to the game in the future. The event move Earth Power is also very useful. You can find a closer look at Knakrack with Earth Power here.
Furthermore, Kaumalat is a dragon Pokémon. Monsters of this type are usually rare, but you need them, for example, for the Shiny Mew research, where you need to catch 30 dragon-type monsters, or for the dragon medal. For such tasks, the Community Day with many spawns is well-suited.
This is what the Shinys look like: Shiny Kaumalat is easy to recognize due to its significantly different coloring.
The shiny family of Kaumalat
The chances of encountering a shiny variant of the event monster are significantly better on Community Day than usual. In past Community Days, the shiny rate was about 1 in 25, while it was about 1 in 450 outside of events. If you want a shiny Kaumalat, you should make the most of Community Day.
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With WoW BC Classic, you can join the Aldor or the Seers, two factions that offer you powerful rewards. MeinMMO reveals which faction is better for your class or profession.
What are Aldor and Seers? The two factions are located in the new capital Shattrath, the first city shared by the Horde and Alliance:
Both factions offer you unique and some similar rewards as your reputation with them increases. Since there are differences, the respective factions are better or worse for some classes.
Generally, the differences are absolutely minimal. In the end, you will only be looking at a few percent that make one faction better than the other. So don’t be blinded by pure numbers. If the Seers are “better,” but you’d rather play Aldor, then play Aldor. You won’t have any significant disadvantage.
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Aldor and Seers – How do I join the factions?
This is how you become a Seer or Aldor: Once you travel to Shattrath at level 60, a gaunt war veteran will give you the quest “A’dal”. For this, you need to go to the Naaru in the city center and speak with him, after which the mage Khadgar will give you another quest.
This quest takes you on a tour of Shattrath. Tip for a shortcut: Just go up to the Naaru G’eras in the west of the central building. There, the tour ends, and you complete the quest once your companion arrives there.
After the introductory quest, you can choose whether you want to join the Seers or the Aldor with Khadgar. He offers two mutually exclusive quests for which you will receive 3,500 reputation for the corresponding faction.
By the way, it is irrelevant which faction you belong to. Alliance players can also become Seers, and Horde players can also be Aldor. There are only two exceptions:
the new Draenei are automatically friendly with the Aldor and unfriendly with the Seers
the new Blood Elves are automatically friendly with the Seers and unfriendly with the Aldor
Draenei and Blood Elves are the new races in BC Classic.
Can I only join one faction? In principle, yes, although it is possible not to join either of the two factions. However, this is not advisable, as you would miss out on important advantages.
In principle, you swear loyalty to the respective faction. Each time you gain reputation with one faction, you lose a corresponding amount of reputation with the other faction. In other words: The higher your reputation with one faction increases, the more the other despises you and may even attack you later.
Can I switch factions? Yes, it is possible, through extensive grinding and collecting items later on to increase your reputation with the faction that hates you. You need 1,344 units of specific items from a “hateful” reputation for each:
Terror toxin bags for the quest “Dwindling Supplies” at Sha’nir in the Lower District
Eyes of Mistvale Basilisks for the quest “Voren’thal’s Visions” at Arcanist Adyria in the Lower District
Blacksmiths and leatherworkers also find recipes for armor with fire resistance here. The recipes are faction-bound, but you can simply buy the crafted items.
Tailors can learn silver and golden threading from the Aldor, which increases healing and stamina on pants. The threads are also tradable.
The Aldor Rise in Shattrath.
Benefits of the Aldor
The most important rewards offered by the factions are enchantments for shoulder pieces. You get the best ones once you achieve exalted reputation. At the Aldor, you receive the following enchantments:
Enchantment
Effect
Greater Inscription of Discipline
+18 spell damage/healing and +10 critical spell hit rating
Greater Inscription of Faith
+33 healing, +11 spell damage and 4 mana every 5 seconds
Greater Inscription of Vengeance
+30 attack power and +10 critical hit rating
Greater Inscription of Protection
+15 dodge and +10 defense
Additionally, you will receive some bind-on-pick-up items for purchase and through quests at the Aldor. Noteworthy is a ring with agility and attack power for melee and ranged fighters who rely on agility.
With the Sunwell in Phase 6, which is at the very end of BC Classic, there are also additional effects for the neckpieces of the Shattered Sun. At the Aldor, you receive the following effects:
Pendant
Aldor Effect
Insight Pendant
+120 spell damage for 10 seconds
Determination Pendant
+100 dodge for 10 seconds
Power Pendant
+200 attack power for 10 seconds
Restoration Pendant
+220 healing and +74 spell damage for 10 seconds
By the way, the only jewelcrafting trainer is also located at the Aldor Rise. In addition, you gain access to some flight points in the world that Seers cannot use.
Who the Seers are the best faction for
Which classes should become Seers?
Warlocks
Balance Druids
Survival Hunters
Mages
Elemental Shamans
Blacksmiths and leatherworkers also find recipes for armor with arcane resistance here. The recipes are faction-bound, but you can simply buy the crafted items.
Tailors at the Seers can learn mystical and rune-embroidered threads, which increase spell damage and stamina on pants.
Alchemists receive a recipe for an Elixir of Substantial Fire Power from the Seers, which increases damage caused by fire spells. All crafted items are tradable.
At the Seer Steps, the Blood Elves reside.
Benefits of the Seers
As with the Aldor, the shoulder enchantments for Seers are the most important features for most classes. You receive the great enchantments with exalted reputation:
Enchantment
Effect
Greater Inscription of the Celestial
+15 critical spell hit rating and +12 spell damage
Greater Inscription of the Oracle
+22 healing and 6 mana every 6 seconds
Greater Inscription of the Knight
+15 defense and +10 dodge
Greater Inscription of the Blade
+15 critical hit rating and +20 attack power
A special, bind-on-pick-up item at the Seers is the Seer’s Blood Gem, which you can buy from a respectful reputation.
The gem is one of the best items in the game for spellcasters, increases your spell hit rating, and can be used to increase your spell damage by 150 and healing by 280 for 15 seconds (1 minute, 30 seconds cooldown).
With the Sunwell in Phase 6, which is at the very end of BC Classic, there are also additional effects for the neckpieces of the Shattered Sun. At the Seers, you receive the following effects:
Pendant
Seer Effect
Insight Pendant
Fires an Arcane Blast that deals 333-367 damage
Determination Pendant
+100 weapon skill for 10 seconds
Power Pendant
Triggers an Arcane Strike that deals 333-367 damage
Restoration Pendant
Heals for 618-682
By the way, the only enchantment trainer is also located at the Seer Steps. Additionally, you gain access to some flight points in the world that Aldor cannot use.
Even though the factions may occasionally have advantages, every class finds something useful with both the Aldor and the Seers. So don’t be misled by pure numbers if it would detract from your fun.
