From May 31 to June 6, there was a lot happening in the MMORPGs. Two new expansions were released, and two new games announced their release dates, while two others at least provided a release window. We at MeinMMO have summarized all the important news of the week.
The developers of Swords of Legends also talked about the release. It is mentioned “a few weeks after Beta 2”. Bless Unleashed, on the other hand, has delayed its release somewhat. Additional optimizations are supposed to be completed in mid-July, and the release is still expected “in summer 2021” (via Steam).
What were other highlights?
On June 1, the new expansion Blackwood was released for The Elder Scrolls Online
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen released a new video about NPC combat (via YouTube)
This was the overview of this week’s news from the world of MMORPGs. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In the shop of Pokémon GO, you can currently find the €1 ticket for the Community Day featuring Kaumalat. Check out all the quests and rewards on MeinMMO to find out if the purchase is worth it for you.
What is this ticket? For Community Days in Pokémon GO, Niantic has been releasing tickets for about €1 in the game’s shop for a long time. By purchasing the ticket, you unlock a special research task that is related to the Community Day for your account.
In the following overview, we show you all the quests and the associated rewards that you receive when you purchase the ticket “Just a Bite” for the Community Day featuring Kaumalat. This will help you decide whether the purchase of the ticket is worth it for you.
Where can you get the ticket? Open Pokémon GO and visit the shop. Below the boxes, you will find the category “Global Events”. Here you can find the ticket for GO Fest 2021 and also the ticket “Just a Bite”. If the ticket has a different name for you, you may need to restart the app.
Ticket for Community Day with Kaumalat – Research
Where does the information come from? Due to the time difference, the Community Day featuring Kaumalat already started in other parts of the world. Trainers took screenshots of the unlocked €1 research task and shared them, among other places, on reddit. The following overview is from the website Leekduck.com.
Kaumalat Research for C-Day 1/4
Task
Reward
Use 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
15 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Kaumalat
Encounter with Kaumalat
Make 5 great throws
20 Kaumalat candies
Stage reward: For completing these three tasks, you will also receive 2,000 Stardust, 1 Incense, and an encounter with Kaumalat.
Kaumalat Research for C-Day 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Kaumalat
30 Kaumalat candies
Send 10 Pokémon
Encounter with Knarksel
Evolve 3 Kaumalat
10 Silver Berries
Stage reward: For completing these three tasks, you will also receive 1,500 experience points, 1 Incense, and an encounter with Kaumalat.
Kaumalat Research for C-Day 3/4
Task
Reward
Make 3 excellent Curveball throws
50 Kaumalat candies
Evolve 1 Knarksel
1 Lucky Egg
Send 10 Pokémon
15 Ultra Balls
Stage reward: For completing these three tasks, you will also receive 2,500 experience points, 1 Rocket Radar, and 15 Hyper Balls.
Things to consider: The actual value of the items you receive through the rewards exceeds the purchase price of €1.
A Rocket Radar costs 200 coins, which is about €2
A Lucky Egg costs 80 coins, which is about 80 cents
In addition, there are 5,000 Stardust (minus the Power-Ups), berries, balls, XP, and encounters with strong Kaumalat. If you were planning on buying the items from the rewards anyway, then you are getting them cheaper at the moment.
If you are not interested in the items from the rewards at all and do not need any additional strong Kaumalat in your collection, you can also ignore the ticket.
What do you think about this time’s ticket for the Community Day? Is this something you want to buy, or are you playing the event for free? Feel free to share your opinion here in the comments on MeinMMO and discuss with other trainers.
Nvidia has introduced the fastest graphics card after the GeForce RTX 3090. But for whom is the graphics card worth it?MeinMMO presents an in-depth overview of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and explains what interested parties should pay attention to.
With the RTX 3080 Ti, Nvidia has released a graphics card that fits between the currently fastest graphics cards:
The GeForce RTX 3080, which offers 4K performance and is officially available for 699 euros RRP in stores
And the GeForce RTX 3090, the currently fastest graphics card, aimed primarily at enthusiasts and professional users, which is expected to cost 1,499 euros RRP
The RTX 3080 Ti aims to position itself between the two graphics cards with its 1,199 euros RRP and fill a niche.
Currently, there are no graphics cards available at the normal recommended price. Right now, you have to pay a hefty premium for every graphics card. We already explained that the high price of 700 euros and more is not worth it for the RTX 3060.
But how does it look with the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti? MeinMMO is looking at the first independent tests and explains who might find the purchase of the graphics card worthwhile. We will also mention alternatives that are currently available for interested parties.
High performance of the RTX 3080 Ti – The price: far too high
So far, some independent testers have had the chance to test Nvidia’s new graphics card. Here are some results:
Our colleagues from GameStar describe the RTX 3080 Ti as the “real gamer flagship from the RTX 3000 series” (via GameStar.de). With this graphics card, gamers get the best performance
PCGamer’s testers also praise the new graphics card: You get more or less the gaming performance of an RTX 3090 at a lower price (via PCGamer.com). It also offers excellent performance with ray tracing enabled.
The German magazine ComputerBase also tested the graphics card (via Computerbase.de). Here the conclusion is less positive: The RTX 3080 Ti is far too expensive and the RTX 3080 is usually the much better alternative. Because the RTX 3080 Ti offers no “killer feature” and a reason why gamers shouldn’t just opt for the RTX 3090.
How fast is the RTX 3080 Ti? The RTX 3080 Ti shows its strong performance especially at a resolution like 4K. Because here, custom models (graphics cards that are not by Nvidia) are a few percent ahead of the RTX 3090.
In overall performance, the Founders Edition of the RTX 3080 Ti is only 2 percent behind the RTX 3090, but 11 percent ahead of the RTX 3080.
In smaller resolutions like WQHD (1440p) and Full HD, the performance advantage is barely visible. In WQHD, the RTX 3080 Ti is only 9 percent ahead of the RTX 3080, in Full HD only 7 percent. Compared to the RTX 3090, the RTX 3080 Ti lags behind by 3 percent (WQHD) and 1 percent (Full HD).
The average performance of the RTX 3080 Ti in direct comparison. Image source: ComputerBase.de
The price is criticized: Some testers especially criticize the price of the new graphics card. The RTX 3080 Ti costs 1,199 US dollars and is thus 500 euros higher than the RRP of the GeForce RTX 3080.
However, there are also voices saying that prices in the current situation don’t matter. Although the prices are already not appropriate, the graphics card is likely to cost double in two weeks anyway.
Nonetheless, major hardware experts on YouTube like JayzTwoCents question what sense it makes to release another high-end graphics card at a price that hardly any buyer can afford (via YouTube.com). In a survey here on MeinMMO, it became clear that very few of you are willing to spend much more than 1,000 euros for a graphics card:
Is the memory of the RTX 3080 Ti sufficient? The RTX 3080 Ti offers 12 GB of video memory, which is 2 GB more than the RTX 3080, but less than the RTX 3090. Because the latter offers 24 GB.
However, tests show that 12 GB of memory is quite sufficient for the RTX 3080 Ti (via pcgameshardware.de). In demanding games, Nvidia’s efficient memory management ensures that you can play uncompromisingly with 12 GB of video memory.
In resolutions higher than 4K (5K and more), the 12 GB of the RTX 3080 Ti are indeed a bit tight, but still better than the RTX 3080 with its 10 GB of video memory.
RTX 3080 Ti or the RX 6900 XT – Which graphics card is the better choice?
If you mainly play in Full HD and WQHD, you can also go for AMD’s RX 6900 XT, as it offers a similarly strong performance for 200 euros less. At higher resolutions like 4K, the RTX 3080 Ti takes the lead again. Also, if you’re very concerned about efficiency, then the Radeon RX 6900 XT is the better choice as it consumes less power. The larger memory of the RX 6900 XT (16 vs. 12 GB) is also a point in favor of the Radeon graphics card.
However, if you want to get the most out of ray tracing, there is still no way around Nvidia. With DLSS, another point speaks for Nvidia’s graphics card, but AMD is closely following the competitor.
Before purchasing, you should make sure: Is it worth spending 500 euros for the 10 to 15% more performance compared to the RTX 3080?
Because if you are willing to spend four-digit amounts on a graphics card, you could also go for the RTX 3090, which is then not that far away in price. The RTX 3090 offers 24 GB of VRAM, meaning even more video memory than the RTX 3080 Ti, which is only equipped with 12 GB.
For whom is the RTX 3080 Ti worth it?
You want uncompromising gaming performance, then you get with the RTX 3080 Ti similar power as with the RTX 3090, but at a lower price and smaller size (only Founders Edition).
If you have the money for the graphics card and want to spend it. You get one of the fastest graphics cards available (if it is available).
You want the best possible ray tracing performance.
You play in 4K or want at least triple-digit FPS values in WQHD (1440p).
For whom is the RTX 3080 Ti not worth it?
If you don’t have 1,200 euros for a graphics card. The RTX 3080 Ti is one of the most expensive graphics cards that you can currently buy.
If you need to upgrade other components beforehand to prevent them from limiting the graphics card. If you want to upgrade from an RTX 2080 Ti to an RTX 3080 Ti, you may need a stronger power supply.
If you can forgo high ray tracing performance or mature DLSS.
Regarding DLSS, both AMD and Nvidia graphics card owners can soon look forward to exciting news. Because AMD’s DLSS alternative is coming in mid-June and aims to support both AMD and Nvidia hardware.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
If you are not currently battling with a thick Bertha in solo mode, Call of Duty: Warzone is fully geared towards team play. However, there are quite a few player types lurking in the depths of the internet that you’d rather not have in the lobby. With a wink, we’d like to present 5 of them to you on MeinMMO.
A battle royale like Call of Duty: Warzone is most fun when played in a team. If communication works and players are roughly on the same skill level, frustration is rare and most matches are enjoyable – even without victory.
But there are these types of teammates that you could gladly do without. In our slightly tongue-in-cheek list, we present you with 5 annoying player types that aren’t necessarily needed in your lobby. You might even recognize yourself as one of them.
Snacker – The Disturbance in the Line
What kind of player is this? A loud, often hungry player type. The Snacker is usually busy with other things while gaming. This player is often well-prepared – snacks are ready, drinks are on standby, and the controller is fully charged. Ideally, he would be a great teammate; if it weren’t for the constant rustling and ongoing noises from the background.
Constantly with a bag of chips in their mouth, the Snacker always keeps things lively, and even a spontaneous visit in real life won’t stop them from continuing to game with their annoyed crew. It just misses some loud music in the background. Ah, there it is already…
How does this player perform in Warzone? Not badly, but a Snacker always leaves potential on the table. This player type is easily distracted by their surroundings. One might miss a respawn because checking their phone is more important. Or in a critical firefight, the Snacker arrives late because they need to wipe their hands before returning the chip hand to the input device (not wiping hands would be worse).
But when the Snacker is fully engaged, they are fit and can help the team. You just have to catch the right moment – somewhere between 12 and noon.
A load of chips in your ear is usually unpleasant.
Know-It-All – Often more annoying than going down
What kind of player is this? Definitely one of the most talkative player types. The Know-It-All has an opinion about everything and loves to share it with everyone. The interest in the statements is usually secondary. What matters is that someone listens and that it is said by the Know-It-All. Unfortunately, during the conversation, you often realize too late that hot air is being sold as the “wisdom of the day”.
But woe betide you if you express your own opinion. You’ll immediately get a 20-minute monologue explaining why the exact opposite makes way more sense. Just being contrary for the sake of it.
How does this player perform in Warzone? Better than expected. In fact, a Know-It-All often knows interesting mechanics or playstyles that you should try. This player type has been polishing their “know-it-all” status for their whole life and to not look like a fool, they have indeed acquired a lot of knowledge.
But it can be incredibly annoying when even successful actions are burdened by a challenging “but” that brings down the mood. If an action goes wrong, it just becomes stressful.
Even the author sometimes shows the Know-It-All…
Full Noob – We all started somewhere, but…
What kind of player is this? An inattentive, but at least communicative player type. A Full Noob stumbles from one “unfortunate” situation to the next and lets their entire thought process be taken over by their teammates. This is generally not a problem when starting a new game – but the learning resistance is the frustrating factor with the Full Noob. You can explain something twice at least. By the 5th time, however, that’s it.
We all started somewhere, but if the same mistake keeps happening after countless hours, then one remains an amateur forever – that’s the Full Noob. We should always help Noobs. They ensure that our favorite game becomes bigger and stays alive. But sometimes the price is too high.
How does this player perform in Warzone? As poorly as expected. And unfortunately, that often bothers others. You get a bad feeling when the promise “I’ll cover you” comes from a Full Noob. You should always keep an eye on the kill feed to see if the full-noob teammate goes down. You won’t get a call that an enemy is approaching, as that would be somewhat helpful.
However, if you quickly realize that your teammate is willing to learn and grow from their mistakes, you should persevere. In the end, a new teammate on your level could emerge.
What kind of player is this? A tea-drinking and rather leisurely player type. After each round, you have to quickly start the next one and hope that the Chiller is briefly distracted. Between the matches, they always find a reason to quickly get something done. For example, making tea, doing the dishes, preparing food, or calling mom. All the things that normal players tend to neglect because we want to game.
The Chiller manages to get all this done in between. You’re supposed to take a 15-minute break after playing for 60 minutes – don’t you adhere to that?
How does this player perform in Warzone? Helpful but often absent during crucial moments. Timing is the basis for successful plays in Warzone, yet the Chiller completely fails here. Sometimes they miss the call to attack, other times they spend an eternity at the loadout box trying to decide.
This often puts them and their teammates under time pressure and stress – kryptonite for the Chiller. Because once the circle is closing in or stressful situations require good coordination, you lose the Chiller.
A little break is nice – but preferably later.
Rager – When yelling is the only option
What kind of player is this? Probably the most helpful player type on the list, but also unpleasant. The Rager loves to sweat and is always focused on winning – almost always. Too often, anger bubbles to the surface, which also affects the Rager’s performance. If something goes wrong, it almost always ends up in a tirade.
It doesn’t matter if their teammates are still fully engaged in the game – first, the anger must be released, and the Rager needs to complain loudly. Preferably to teammates. It would be even worse if the Rager were actually responsible for the mess. And if the infamous “tilt” kicks in, only trolling and yelling remain.
How does this player perform in Warzone? A strong teammate who can keep up. However, the regular outbursts of anger make it hard to tolerate them for long. The biggest trigger for the Rager is the Gulag, as the respawn mechanism doubles the hate: first, the KO in the match, and then even the duel for the re-entry goes wrong. You can count down to the next exaggerated insult in your head.
But if you catch them on a good day when the sun is shining in the Rager’s heart, it can be a lot of fun. If you can’t stand the screaming of your rage teammate, then ghost the Rager for a few years. They all become calmer with age.
Which player types does the author identify with? I try (almost) always to be a nice and helpful teammate. However, I regularly catch myself fitting into all categories:
Snacker: A handful of chips is fine when I’m down. I can surely hear the enemies’ footsteps like this.
Know-It-All: I work as a Warzone author – it’s only logical that everyone wants to hear my tips right away.
Full Noob: Obviously, I have to reload after every shot – I don’t care what MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has for “smart” advice about that.
Chiller: Who is really back immediately after saying “I’ll be right back”?
Rager: Sometimes it just has to come out – they’re all cheaters anyway.
No matter how you turn it, we are all not perfect and don’t always have the best mood. But remember that in MMOs you’re rarely alone, and your comrades are also affected by your mood. Don’t let off steam on your team. Try to improve a little with each match and be aware of how important communication is in gaming.
Did you think of any of your teammates while reading? Or maybe you found yourself in the categories? Let us know in the comments on MeinMMO.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
With the launch of Burning Crusade, WoW Classic is experiencing a new hype on Twitch. Although this time it is not as big as in 2019, when Classic first launched, it still gives the game a top trend and some streamers a lot of viewers.
This is how BC Classic is performing on Twitch: Currently, World of Warcraft is in 7th place among the most-watched games on Twitch (via sullygnome.com; the Just Chatting category is ignored). This means the MMORPG is even ahead of the perennial favorites Fortnite and CS:GO.
In the trends, WoW is even in 1st place, making it currently the game with the greatest growth potential on the streaming platform. Compared to before the release of Burning Crusade, WoW has climbed several places in the ranking.
Overall, over 17.3 million hours were watched in the past week, with an average of 103,002 viewers tuning in. The biggest streamer is Asmongold, with nearly 3 million total viewer hours. In 2nd place, sodapoppin, barely reaches around one million hours.
Asmongold attracted nearly 130,000 simultaneous viewers on the release night on June 2nd – that’s three times his usual average (via sullygnome.com).
Asmongold is the largest WoW streamer in the world. He is currently benefiting from BC Classic.
BC Classic Strong on Twitch, but Classic Was Stronger
Is Burning Crusade weaker? The data offers little to no insights as to why viewers are less interested in Burning Crusade than in WoW Classic. However, it seems plausible that the fascination of novelty has simply worn off.
Burning Crusade builds upon the hype of Classic, which was already there. There isn’t much new to see. It is also noticeable that interest in WoW is generally declining at the moment. Cortyn from MeinMMO even has a rather gloomy outlook for the current addon Shadowlands:
Is BC Classic worth it? WoW fans who did not play Burning Crusade at its initial release 14 years ago should definitely catch up. The game feeling of Classic is entirely different and BC does some things better than WoW Classic before.
Even brand new players can rediscover how MMORPGs used to work with BC Classic and why millions of players still swear allegiance to World of Warcraft. Soon on MeinMMO, you can also read why BC Classic captivates our author Benedict Grothaus much more than it actually should.
Microsoft has stated that the Xbox Series X will officially support AMD’s DLSS alternative. This is likely to lead to higher FPS in games soon. Fast-paced games like shooters will particularly benefit from this.
AMD not only thoroughly presented its DLSS alternative, FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), but also stated that FSR would be available as early as June 2021. Many had speculated that FSR would not be released until much later.
What does this have to do with Xbox? The manufacturer Microsoft relies on AMD hardware for its Xbox Series X and S. In an interview with the online magazine IGN, a Microsoft employee stated that the Xbox Series X|S would support AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution:
At Xbox, we are excited about the potential of AMD’s “FidelityFX Super Resolution” technology as another great way for developers to increase frame rates and resolution. We will share more about it soon.
Microsoft has already provided developers with specific tools to integrate FSR more easily into Xbox and Windows games (via gpuopen.com). This has made integrating FSR much easier.
Thus, there is a possibility that FSR could be integrated into both old and new titles. This way, gamers on Xbox and PC would benefit.
AMD’s DLSS alternative is an important step for the Xbox Series X
What are DLSS and FidelityFX Super Resolution, anyway? With Nvidia DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), the game is calculated internally at a lower resolution and scaled to a higher resolution such as 4K via AI algorithms to increase FPS. With the RTX 3060, the performance gain is up to 30%.
AMD aims to offer a similar technique with FidelityFX Super Resolution. Instead of using AI calculations, AMD intends to rely on open-source technology. This way, FSR works with both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards. Nvidia’s DLSS, on the other hand, only works on RTX graphics cards that have specific computational cores (so-called Tensor cores).
This is why FSR is important for Xbox: In the first official benchmarks that AMD presented with the RX 6800 XT and GTX 1650, the new technology delivers a decent FPS boost. Depending on the settings, you can gain between 20 and 50% more FPS without performance losses.
This is especially good for games where high FPS numbers play an important role. These include competitive shooters, where higher FPS can mean not only a smoother gaming experience but also higher hit chances.
The shooter pro shroud, together with tech expert Linus, has already examined how important more FPS are for playing shooters. The experts have already concluded that a higher refresh rate is indeed helpful.
You can also see how great the impact of significantly higher FPS on gaming is in this YouTube video:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
60 vs 144 vs 240 Hz in the YouTube video by The Tech Chap
Because with higher FPS, you get a significantly smoother gaming experience, which also affects your accuracy.
What’s the catch? So far, we do not yet know how AMD’s technology will work exactly. Additionally, there are no independent benchmarks yet.
We will have to wait until June 22, 2021, when FidelityFX Super Resolution is officially released. It will also clarify whether AMD’s Fidelity Super Resolution is competitive with Nvidia’s DLSS. Because Nvidia is still significantly ahead when it comes to DLSS and ray tracing:
In Destiny 2 you should try the new weapon “Shayura’s Wrath” if you want to succeed in the Crucible. MeinMMO explores what makes this little SMG a favorite and why it is inherently superior to its counterparts.
This new weapon is about: Shayura’s Wrath is a legendary submachine gun that was added to Destiny 2 in Season 14. You carry the weapon in the energy slot and inflict Void damage with it. The rare SMG is currently being praised by Crucible professionals. MeinMMO looks into what makes the weapon so strong in detail and what the God Rolls are.
With Shayura’s Wrath, you have one of the best dueling weapons in the entire Crucible at your disposal – and not just on PC. For some time now, controller users have also benefited from a buff for SMGs that makes fully automatic weapons much easier to handle on consoles.
Why is this seemingly insignificant little gun so strong?
Here lies the advantage: Even without any perks, lethality improvements, or the like, Shayura’s Wrath is superior to almost all submachine guns. Many players still remember the PvP dominance of Antiope-D in the early days of Destiny 2. Just like back then with the Antiope, it is now Shayura’s turn with its extreme range and zoom, which is so atypical for submachine guns.
Shayura’s Wrath has nearly incredible range for an SMG and plays more like an auto rifle.
You can deal strong damage at long range, but don’t have to sacrifice stability and comfort.
But why is this the case with this weapon?
The magic word is zoom. The default zoom of Shayura’s is 17.
Additionally, the range is 63 and the stability is 50 out of 100 – without perks or sights.
The recoil direction in the hidden stats convinces with an enormous 95 out of 100.
Looks inconspicuous, but deals hard damage at long distances
That’s why you need a lot of zoom: Especially the zoom, which is the magnification when looking through the sight, is extremely important. This value serves as the key multiplier for range. Bungie has kept the zoom of SMGs in check for a long time; it usually lies around 13. This ensures that SMGs are really only strong in close range.
With good range, the damage drop-off and aim-assist with Shayura’s are even better than they ever were with Antiope-D: 26 to 28 meters are easily achievable before you feel drawbacks – with the Antiope, it was “only” 25 meters with the famous roll. You can still make the new weapon even deadlier with perks.
Pros like Aztecross now say: “Shayura’s Wrath is nastier than the unnerfed Inquisitor Spider” (via YouTube). The precise SMGs, including Shayura’s Wrath, offer a good TTK of 0.80 seconds. Aggressive SMGs have a better optimal TTK value of 0.67 seconds, but are harder to control. As a reminder: the currently popular 120 RPM hand cannons have a TTK of 1.0 seconds.
What does TTK mean? The “TTK” is the “Time to kill”, which is the time it takes to bring an opponent from full health to 0. In Destiny 2, primary weapons typically range between 0.8 to just over a second if you hit the optimal number of headshots.
Finding the God Roll for Shayura’s Wrath
How to get Shayura’s Wrath: In Season 14, the Trials of Osiris introduced the SMG to Destiny 2. You can only obtain Shayura’s Wrath in this PvP mode when the weapon is included in the weekly rotating loot pool. So far, the weapon has been quite rare. Until June 8th, you have the chance to obtain Shayura’s Wrath just for participating.
If Saint-14 offers the weapon as a reward for “surviving” (bounty for participation), make sure to grab it. The great thing about Shayura’s Wrath is that almost all perks are good; it’s hard to get a truly bad roll. But what would be the God Roll?
Hammer-Forged Rifling (+10 range) or Smallbore (+7 range and stability)
Enhanced Rounds (+10 range)
Slot 1: Snapshot Sights (Reloading after defeating a target greatly improves aim assist and aim down sights speed for a short duration)
Slot 2: Kill Clip (Reloading after a kill grants increased damage)
This way, you can squeeze a lot of range out of the SMG without sacrificing stability or handling. After securing a kill, you reload, and bam – the weapon essentially aims itself. The follow-up kill should fall easily thanks to the TTK of now 0.6 seconds. The synergy between Snapshot Sights and Kill Clip is indeed powerful – both perks activate simultaneously and last the same amount of time.
Alternatively, you can also fully focus on the performance of Shayura’s Wrath. Then you don’t need a kill but instead always have a stable SMG in your hands. The range and magazine remain the same, but use these perks:
Slot 1: Dynamic Sway Reduction (The longer you hold down the trigger, the more accurate the weapon becomes)
Slot 2: Opening Shot (The first shot fired from the weapon is more accurate)
Every shot from the weapon becomes more accurate and recoil is virtually nonexistent.
Since the SMG performs excellently as is and most Guardians shouldn’t have issues handling the gun, it is advisable to focus on lethality with the first roll.
The SMG has strong competition in PvE
Thanks to its excellent stats, Shayura’s Wrath also performs flawlessly in PvE. However, as a killing tool against monsters and time-traveling robots, there are two strong competitors that have already established themselves.
The Ikelos-SMG in the energy slot can create Warmind Cells and is therefore a go-to choice for many. In the kinetic slot, the Cabal-SMG Extraordinary Rendition grants continuous fire with increased damage thanks to Rampage and Outlaw. Shayura’s Wrath can’t quite keep up with these two weapons.
This Roll is for PvE:
Murderous Wind
Kill Clip
Players running a grenade build alternatively use Adrenaline Junkie
This way, you can transform the Trials weapon into a good option for PvE. After a kill, you increase your range and move faster to deliver bonus damage more effectively to the aliens.
Have you managed to secure an example of the rare SMG and confirmed that Shayura’s Wrath plays excellently and is truly so deadly? Or have you not even had the Trials weapon on your radar and are now waiting patiently for Saint-14 to bring it back? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The survival game ARK: Survival Evolved recently received its latest DLC: Genesis Part 2. Just in time for the update, the game is available for free on Steam, but only for a limited time.
What is ARK? In ARK, you land on a strange world inhabited by dinosaurs and other creatures. You start more or less naked and must survive, taming the giant prehistoric lizards and researching technologies to ultimately face tough bosses with sci-fi weapons.
Along the way, you build a base either alone or with friends and explore the world and its various biomes from there. With different food, you secure your survival. You have several maps available in different DLCs.
When and where can I play ARK for free? Until June 7, ARK can still be played for free on PC via Steam. During the same period, you can purchase ARK for a reduced price of €10.99, which is an 80% discount – or in a bundle with all DLCs for €40.80.
a new starter zone, the Eden Zone with all necessary resources
new weapons, tools, structures, and cosmetics
Even though Genesis Part 2 is the last DLC of ARK, the game will still receive updates throughout 2022. However, those who want to play Genesis Part 1 and 2 need to purchase a season pass. The DLCs are not included in the free version.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Who is ARK worth it for? Anyone interested in dinosaurs, sandbox games, and survival games in general should check out ARK. Currently, ARK is the second largest survival game on Steam after Rust (via steamcharts.com). So there is also no shortage of players.
In terms of the actual mechanics, ARK does not differ significantly from the competition, but the features are unique. Some of the dinosaurs are large enough that you can even build your base on them – even on flying reptiles. In our guide, you will learn how to tame dinosaurs in ARK.
In addition, ARK offers an interesting story revolving around the slightly insane scientist Edmund Rockwell, who more or less controls the world you are on. On your journey to uncover the secrets, you repeatedly face powerful bosses and unique opponents.
However, there is ongoing criticism that bugs or performance issues detract from the gameplay experience. Therefore, you should have some tolerance for frustration if you consider ARK. Problems do not always occur, but when they do, they can be very annoying.
ARK is currently in the process of developing a sequel. So now is also a good time to prepare for the second part, which even features Hollywood legends:
The popular shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is free to play on Steam, but optionally offers a Prime status for a fee. However, with a new change, developer and publisher Valve has now decided: Free2Play players lose many features.
Now, however, the content for players of the free version has been cut. Those who have not purchased CS:GO can now:
no longer rank up
receive no drops (rewards) anymore
will not be assigned to any skill group anymore
and no longer have the opportunity to earn the Prime path.
Especially ranked matches and rank are important for many players who want to showcase their skills. Ranked is one of the most popular modes.
Previously, it was possible to earn Prime benefits by reaching rank 21 in CS:GO. That is no longer possible either. The change went live with an update on June 3 and takes effect immediately.
If you want to climb to the Global Elite, you now have to pay for CS:GO.
What can Free2Play players still do? All Free2Play players can continue to participate in any game mode, but receive neither experience points nor ranks. These features are now exclusive to Prime players.
Additionally, Valve has introduced a new “Unrated” game mode with the update, where skill-based matchmaking still occurs, but no ranks are counted. Prime players can also play here according to ranked rules without ranking up or down.
Those who purchase CS:GO in the next two weeks, until June 17, will retain their earned rank. The change also does not affect players who have already earned Prime status before the update.
Change combats cheaters and trolls, players like it
Why was the change made? According to Valve, the Free2Play option was exploited too often to “cloud the experience of new and existing players” (via counter-strike.net). Apparently, there were too many toxic players, trolls, and cheaters who harassed other players.
This step is apparently intended to prevent honest players from being harassed further. However, since players who have previously earned Prime retain their status, it may take a while before the change actually shows an effect.
This is how players are reacting: The action is surprisingly well received by the CS:GO community. On Reddit, there is a thread with over 7,600 upvotes, where players discuss the decision (via reddit.com).
As user DeanGillBerry states: “This is just like Prime matchmaking used to be and how it should have always been. I wish there was another level of authentication through phone numbers, but that’s just a dream” (via reddit.com).
Apparently, cheaters were indeed such a big problem that this drastic step is well received. In the CS:GO Community Hub, for example, one user jokes: “Thanks, Valve, for making the cheaters and farmers cry. The whole forum is full of people crying” (via steamcommunity.com).
However, cheaters are not the only difficulty that CS:GO currently faces. Fraudsters are also becoming widespread in the now 9-year-old game. They are now so organized that even large US authorities assist Valve in the fight:
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.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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.
