A new update for the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone is available. It includes not only changes to popular weapons but also a possible solution for the truck issue.
These weapons are being changed: Several weapons are addressed in the new update for Warzone. The first change concerns has already been nerfed before. However, the developers still felt that this was not enough. Therefore, the headshot multiplier of the CR-56 AMAX has been reduced from 1.62 to 1.5.
“The CR-56 AMAX has continued to show an disproportionately high dominance in the area of long-range assault rifles,” the developers explain the decision. They wanted to correct this outlier.
The second weapon is the FARA 83, where the developers, according to their own statement, have not yet fully decided what role the weapon should play: “We would like to see it as an assault rifle suitable for long distances and have therefore smoothed the recoil so that it is easier to control at distance. In addition, we increase the hipfire spread, making it somewhat less effective at close range.”
Besides these two weapons, the recoil of the AUG from Cold War has been reduced, and the fisheye effect of the lens on the LW3 Tundra rifle has been slightly adjusted. Additionally, there were adjustments for popular sights from Cold War and the new meta-suppressor has been buffed. You can find the complete patch notes here: via RavenSoftware.
But the weapons were not the only things that were adjusted.
Fewer trucks for solo players
This was the problem with the trucks: If you look around in the Warzone subreddit, it has almost become a meme that the endgame in solo matches is often determined by the powerful trucks. They are characterized by a lot of resilience and are therefore very popular.
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This new update has now addressed this issue. The solution: Instead of 16 to 20 trucks per match, only 5 trucks will now spawn on the map.
This will make them more attractive targets for players, the devs explain: “In solos, players are not eager to spend a significant portion of their resources eliminating cargo trucks, which often leads to a large number of them in the final circles.” Thus, players could bypass traditional gameplay in the endgame, which was not the intention of the developers: “A significant reduction in the number of cargo trucks in solos will make it possible to decrease them throughout the game, as their presence on the map has been significantly reduced.
In conjunction with this, a bug has been fixed that allowed vehicles to eliminate their own teammates. Therefore, vehicles will also be a smaller threat in multiplayer matches… for their own team.
Some players can now already play the alpha of Diablo 2: Resurrected. There are even mods already for the upcoming remake. However, Blizzard has apparently now temporarily prohibited two modders from continuing – even with legal action.
What’s going on? According to the U.S. site Kotaku, two modders received a cease and desist for the mods they made for the current alpha of Diablo 2: Resurrected (via Kotaku.com). There, they spoke with both the modders and received a response from Blizzard. Kotaku is considered a reliable source.
Blizzard has forbidden them to continue developing their mods. In one case, a private investigator reportedly came by to deliver the document personally, which according to this investigator is a normal procedure.
Which mods are affected? The two mods D2ROffline and D2RModding are affected, which basically bypassed the game’s authentication to make local modding possible. In a now-deleted post, one of the modders described that he was able to play the alpha without an invitation (via web.archive.org). However, the mod was leaked according to the creator, allowing many more people access than originally planned.
With D2RModding, it was apparently also possible to play hidden classes in the alpha test. This may now not work in the same capacity anymore. Videos of the mod have already been blocked on YouTube due to a copyright claim by Blizzard.
A little insight into Diablo 2 from the colleagues at GameStar.
Mods for Diablo 2 yes, but not all
What’s next? One of the modders says: It’s not all that bad. When the investigator showed up, he handed over the document, took a quick photo as proof, and disappeared again. He says: ‘Everything went quickly and friendly.’
He is not concerned that there will be further consequences. ‘So far, I’m not worried as long as I stick to what Blizzard wants.’ He also wants to continue modding as far as Blizzard allows.
Blizzard, on the other hand, acknowledges that Diablo 2 owes a large part of its longevity to modders.
For Diablo 2: Resurrected this should also be possible: ‘The classic Diablo 2 and its mods will continue to exist, and we will do our best to ensure mod support for Diablo 2: Resurrected’ (via Kotaku.com).
The fact that these mods have been banned seems to be due to a specific problem. It further states: ‘Some mods, however, are atypical and pose a threat to the security of our games. Security has always been a top priority for us, and programs that can cause greater problems will not be tolerated.’
Players also seem to understand this step. In the official Diablo forum, user Drium states: ‘Blizzard is targeting illegal downloads here, not modders’ (via Blizzard.com).
On reddit, it is stated in a thread: ‘It looks like one reason [for the cease and desist] is that the mod allowed everyone to play the alpha by bypassing the integrity check? I see why that might be a problem’ and ‘This is less a mod than just piracy/a crack’ (via reddit.com).
When and where will Diablo 2: Resurrected be released?? The remaster is expected to be released in 2021, although no specific date has been given yet. Diablo 2: Resurrected will be released for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and for the Nintendo Switch.
Before the release, there will be at least two testing phases that you can sign up for if you want to play early and help with development. You can find more important dates and information about the alpha in our overview of everything you need to know about Diablo 2: Resurrected.
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Finally, there will be more comprehensive crossplay options for Borderlands 3. However, the actually good news was accompanied by a setback for PlayStation players.
This is what happened: On Twitter, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford commented on an upcoming update for the loot shooter Borderlands 3. It is supposed to include crossplay options for all platforms – or rather: Almost all.
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Pitchford divides his announcement into “good” and “bad” news: “An update for Borderlands 3 has been prepared for release that supports full crossplay for all platforms.” But the setback: “For certification, we were asked by the publisher to remove the crossplay support for PlayStation consoles.”
This means that – under the current circumstances – there will likely be no crossplay feature for PlayStation players in this update. PlayStation players will remain isolated.
What was the situation before? Until now, Borderlands 3 had not been equipped with many crossplay options. There is a PC crossplay feature, which allowed players to play together between the Steam and Epic Games Store versions. Now the Xbox player base will likely join in.
Players unhappy about missing PlayStation crossplay
As it stands, it is still unclear why the Sony consoles will initially be missing from the crossplay update. According to Pitchford, it was the publisher, in this case 2K, who made the decision to remove crossplay support for PlayStation. The issue of crossplay and PlayStation has been ongoing for a while: Only in 2018 did Sony allow such a concept in the case of Fortnite, but according to information from the current dispute between Epic and Apple, this seems to have a cost.
Whether this is crucial for the Borderlands case remains open. However, it is certain that many fans of the game are unhappy about the missing feature on Sony’s consoles:
“My brother and I have been waiting to play BL3 together since launch. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined,” writes a user in the Borderlands subreddit (via reddit).
“Personally, it doesn’t affect me, the people I want to crossplay with are on PC. But I would have liked it just from the standpoint of expanding the player base. Matchmaking has been dead for some time and it would have been nice to combine the player bases,” finds another (via reddit).
Crossplay has been one of the features that fans wanted for Borderlands 3 early on – now at least part of the player base will have more options to play together. Just a few weeks ago, Randy Pitchford made attention with another tweet: He may have hinted at the next installment of the Borderlands series.
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The visit to the ruins of Ghost and Shadow is a challenge from Fortnite Season 6 – Chapter 2. This challenge is for the Week 11 challenges and gives you experience points for your Battle Pass.
What kind of task is this? This challenge is one of the challenges for Week 11 of Fortnite Season 6. For this, you need to visit the ruins of former locations that belonged to the Ghost and Shadow teams. These two opposing groups formed the two sides that fought each other in Chapter 2 Season 2.
As the condition of the buildings they once occupied shows, these groups are no longer what they once were. Here you need to visit the Shark ruins, the Secret Bunker, and the Cave to complete the challenge.
Where to find the ruins of Ghost and Shadow?
At the marked locations, you will find the sought ruins
Here you need to go: The remains of the shark, north of Coral Castle, are still a decent solo landing spot. You will find chests and weapons in abundance there. The same goes for the cave “The Grotto”, which has long been flooded and contains nothing interesting anymore. You can also find the large bunker, although it still doesn’t open. The challenge simply requires you to visit these locations.
When at the cave, make sure to go above the main entrance, but also along the pools, as the outlines of this underground place are hard to see.
The only real difficulty in this challenge? The other players, who will surely spoil your visit and also want to go there to complete the task. The safest option is to play this challenge in the Squads mode. You will encounter fewer enemies there and can respawn if something goes wrong.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, you need to place a spirit crystal on the highest mountain. At least, that’s one of the challenges from Week 11 of Season 6. We will show you where the location is and how to complete the task.
What kind of task is this? In Week 11, you will be sent to the map of Season 6 and need to place a special crystal on the highest mountain. This task belongs to the epic challenges that reward you with experience points.
We will show you where the highest mountain is located and how to place the crystal so that you can complete the task quickly.
Location of the highest mountain and the spirit crystal
Where do you need to go? For this task, you need to go to the highest mountain “Mount Kay”. By the way, this is also the highest point on the map. The mountain is located in the southeastern part of the map where the snowy area is.
Here you will find the highest mountain and the spirit crystal
You will also find the spirit crystal right at the highest mountain. That’s why it’s ideal to land at the highest point of the mountain right at the start of the round. This saves you time as you would otherwise have to walk all the way up the hill.
Once you are at the highest point marked with a flag, you will find the spirit crystal right there. You need to place this for the task. To place it, simply stand in front of the crystal and interact with it.
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In this video, you can see exactly where the spirit crystal is located
Once you have completed this and correctly placed the spirit crystal, the task counts as done and you can focus on the remaining tasks of the week, such as “Visit various Ghost or Shadow Ruins.” After all, it won’t be long before Season 6 ends. So anyone who still wants to unlock the skins from the Season 6 Battle Pass should quickly complete the weekly challenges and collect as much XP as possible.
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There is new information about the GO Fest 2021 in Pokémon GO! Developer Niantic announces details regarding the event and reveals 7 new Shinys for the event. We provide you with the overview.
When does the GO Fest 2021 take place? You will have 2 whole days for the GO Fest this year as well. It takes place on June 17 and July 18, each from 10 AM to 6 PM local time. The two days differ in content. The first day focuses on the theme of “Catching,” while the second day is all about Raid battles.
How much does the GO Fest cost? Here is a big surprise. Last year, the ticket cost almost 15 dollars plus taxes. This year it is supposed to cost only 5 dollars plus taxes. So the ticket this year costs only a third. In the in-game shop, the ticket costs 5.49 euros.
This is the theme: The entire GO Fest revolves around the theme of music. That’s why numerous musical Pokémon will appear in the wild during the event.
This is how the GO Fest 2021 will go down
This is what happens on the first day for all players: The first day is worthwhile for all players – whether you have a ticket or not. The listed bonuses apply to all trainers. Here are the contents:
There are 4 different habitats that change every hour. Depending on the habitat, different Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. The hours are divided as follows:
Jungle: Pokémon like Scyther, Gible, or Froakie
Desert Mountains: Pokémon like Pidgeot, Shieldon, or Hippopotas
Seaside: Pokémon like Dratini, Swablu, or Mamolida
Caves: Pokémon like Rockruff, Galarian Weezing, or Tumbet
In Raids, Pokémon like Hitmontop, Cranidos, Tynamo, costumed Galarian Ponyta, and Galarian Zigzagoon appear
Throughout the event, the following Pokémon appear in the wild: Palimpalim, Zirpurze, and Ohrdoch as well as a costumed Pikachu
There is a free avatar t-shirt for the GO Fest
On this day, the following Shinys appear for the first time: Flurmel, Palimpalim, Ohrdoch, and Schallquap
This is what happens on the first day for ticket holders: In addition, there are many bonuses that only ticket holders can take advantage of. This includes a special research task where you need to assemble a band of Pokémon. You can choose between Rocker Pikachu and Star Pikachu. Depending on your choice, a different music track will play during the game. The special research will reward you with an as-yet-unknown mysterious Pokémon.
Every hour there is a different global challenge that needs to be completed. Once achieved, all ticket holders will benefit from a bonus for the remainder of the hour.
Additionally, the Shiny chance is increased for all ticket holders. On Saturday, the chance is higher than on Sunday, but even then you benefit from an improved chance. So if you want to catch many Shinys, you should secure a ticket.
The incense attracts special Pokémon in the game on the first day. Only ticket holders will benefit from this. The following Pokémon appear more frequently in the incense:
Jungle: Pokémon like Unown F, Unown G, Kappalores, Plaudagei, Folipurba, and Serpiroyal
Desert Mountains: Pokémon like Flareon, Unown F, Unown G, Tyranitar, Libelldra, and Jiutesto
Seaside: Pokémon like Gyarados, Vaporeon, Azumarill, Unown F, Unown G, and Karadonis
Caves: Pokémon like Umbreon, Unown F, Unown G, Gardevoir, Absol, and Voltula
New Shinys in the incense: In the incense, you have the chance to encounter the new Shiny forms of Unown F, Jiutesto, and Karadonis
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You can find the Shinys for the GO Fest 2021 here (via reddit.com)
This is what happens on the second day for all players: Without a ticket, you will also be able to enjoy some bonuses on the second day. These include:
Special favorite Pokémon return to the raids – specific details about this are not yet available
All Pokémon from the first day will also appear in the wild on the second day – however, without the habitats
This is what happens on the second day for ticket holders: Those who buy a ticket can take advantage of even more on the second day. Here is the list of bonuses:
Every raid on Sunday gives you 10,000 additional experience points
There are up to 10 free raid passes for all ticket holders – these passes alone are worth about 10 euros if purchased separately
Additionally, there is a limited research task that rewards you with 8 remote raid passes
A free box in the in-game shop grants you 3 additional remote raid passes
All Pokémon that were attracted by the incense on Saturday will also appear in the incense on Sunday
This is available on both days: There are not enough bonuses yet! Additionally, there are some bonuses that are active on both GO Fest days. These include:
Lures last for 3 hours
The hatching distance for eggs is halved
7 km eggs include different Pokémon such as Fluffeluff, Klingplim, and Ohrdoch
There are exclusive field researches for the GO Fest
Ticket holders receive exclusive stickers with gifts
Snapshots yield a surprise – but only for ticket holders
How can you buy the ticket? The tickets are already available in the in-game shop. You can purchase them there normally and will receive a medal a few days before the event starts.
What do you think of the contents of the GO Fest? Will you buy a ticket or play over the weekend without a ticket? Let us know in the comments! You can find even more current information about Pokémon GO here:
Some actions in World of Warcraft feel cut off. We are talking about 3 characters that urgently need to make a return.
For about half a year now, the current expansion World of Warcraft: Shadowlands has been running and has introduced many new characters. Major personalities like the Jailer, the Winter Queen, and the Archon, as well as numerous smaller NPCs that enrich the WoW cosmos. There was also a reunion with some characters that players had almost given up on. In the Shadowlands, there are also cult characters like Kael’thas, Lady Vashj, or Ysera waiting.
There are a number of important characters from whom we haven’t heard for a while, even though they were significant to the story in recent years. That’s why we’re talking about the 3 characters that should slowly reappear in WoW.
Khadgar – the Super Mage of Azeroth
Players first encountered Khadgar in the Burning Crusade expansion, when he served as a quest giver in Shattrath. A few years later, he became an increasingly important character in the story. In Warlords of Draenor, he became crucial. He led the fight against Gul’dan and the Iron Horde in various areas and helped players craft a legendary ring.
He was similarly important in Legion, as he took on the leadership of the mages of Dalaran and fought on several fronts against the demons of the Burning Legion. He was involved everywhere – as befits a Guardian of Tirisfal, entrusted with the protection of the entire planet.
Players often nicknamed him “Dadgar”; partly because he always takes such good care of the players and partly because he cracks plenty of “dad jokes” in the form of bad puns.
In Battle for Azeroth, he had virtually no appearance, and even now in Shadowlands, the current Guardian of Tirisfal has yet to be seen.
It is puzzling where the good man with the bad jokes has disappeared to. As a fan favorite, he should definitely make a return. Perhaps the last party in Karazhan just didn’t do him any good…
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Perhaps some of you still remember the controversial finale of Warlords of Draenor. Here, strange alliances were suddenly formed, as the Draenei under Yrel’s leadership allied with the Orcs. This was already a bit odd back then and still is today.
The cinematic ended with the promise that they would “be here when help is needed”.
This help apparently wasn’t necessary to fight the Burning Legion – and even now, there seems to be little interest in calling Yrel into play.
Yrel – from a broken Draenei to a light-obsessed leader.
However, we know that Draenor has dramatically changed in the years since our departure. The recruitment quest of the Mag’har Orcs paints a grim picture of Draenor. After the heroes and Azerothians left the world, the Light increasingly overtook it. Under the leadership of the Draenei, the Orcs were first voluntarily and then forcibly subjected to the Light and “reprogrammed”. The last remaining Mag’har then come to Azeroth before the supposedly last portal to Draenor closes.
It is quite possible that by now, Yrel has markedly expanded her “reign of terror” and has become so fanatic that one day, she might even serve as an antagonist.
Perhaps Blizzard simply wants to make a bigger deal out of the whole “time travel parallel dimension” topic, which caused quite a bit of confusion. But it would be a shame to let this character completely disappear into oblivion.
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Medivh – The Last Guardian … before the Next Guardian
Medivh is also a powerful mage – or at least he was. The good man has actually been dead for quite some time, but that hasn’t stopped him from occasionally making appearances. His essence – or his soul – seems to still be bound to Azeroth or at least the tower Karazhan.
During his lifetime, however, he was not only a guardian but also corrupted by Sargeras’ essence. Medivh was the one who opened the Dark Portal from Azeroth, allowing the Horde to invade the world and set the events of Warcraft I in motion. This is the basis for almost the entire Warcraft universe.
Only during the Legion expansion did a small conversation take place between the ghost of Medivh and Khadgar. The dungeon Karazhan was reintroduced at that time.
Medivh – he occasionally plays a major role.
In the end, Medivh explained to his former student that he had “something very important” to take care of. He must address something that would overshadow the current threat from the Legion. Back then, one couldn’t imagine what could be worse than a large-scale attack from the Burning Legion – today we know about the Jailer.
However, Medivh hasn’t played any role since then. Whether he is currently trying to tackle the problems in the Shadowlands or preparing for an even greater conflict remains to be seen.
Which characters would you like to see return in WoW soon? Whose story interests you, and whose plot do you think should continue?
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In Pokémon GO a major event for players in the USA, Mexico, and Japan starts this weekend. However, players in Germany can also benefit from bonuses. These revolve around the gift limit and trading distance.
What kind of event is this? On Saturday, May 29, the Special Weekend starts in Pokémon GO. Players in the USA, Mexico, and Japan can participate. To take part, you need to obtain a ticket, which can be acquired from partners like Verizon, 7-Eleven, and Yoshinoya.
But trainers in Germany, who do not have access to the partners and therefore cannot obtain a ticket, will also receive bonuses.
More gifts per day and 40 km trading distance
What happens? Trainers around the world (even those who do not possess a ticket for the event) will receive the following bonuses:
You can open twice as many gifts daily
The range for trades with other trainers is increased to 40 kilometers
This type of bonuses is already known from other friendship events. You can take advantage of them again this weekend without having to purchase a ticket. This will be unlocked automatically without your input.
How long does it last? The bonuses start on Friday, May 28, at 10:00 AM local time. They will last until Monday, May 31, at 10:00 AM (via pokemongolive.com).
For ticket holders
What do ticket holders get? If you currently have the opportunity to purchase from the mentioned partners abroad, you can expect:
A limited research with Eevee, Swablu, Spritzee, and Dreepy and rewards like XP, Stardust, Incense, Lure Module, Lucky Egg, and Pokémon Candy
Increased chance of finding Lucky Pokémon
Increased chance of becoming Lucky Friends
Quadruple catch XP
An exclusive medal
What’s next in Pokémon GO?
This is what happens next: The first weekend of June will see the Community Day featuring Applin in Pokémon GO. An event that is received with mixed feelings by trainers. While some are excited about meeting such a rare Pokémon more frequently, others are annoyed and feel that their rare Pokémon is being devalued.
Additionally, the GO Fest 2021 will start in the summer. Pokémon GO will provide more details on this shortly (via Twitter.com). Currently, not much is known about the GO Fest. In the coming days, the developers are also expected to release an overview of all the events happening in June 2021.
Will you take advantage of the event this weekend with the trading and gift bonus, or is that something that isn’t relevant to you? Let us know what event you are looking forward to in Pokémon GO and what makes it so great. Share your thoughts in the comments on MeinMMO with other players.
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The “Specialist Bonus” is one of the strongest items in Call of Duty: Warzone. With the bonus, you can secure all standard perks and some extras for your weapons. MeinMMO shows you how to currently get the bonus, which perks the OP item provides, and which weapons benefit the most from it.
The German streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossalla is hosting the next big live event on Twitch starting tomorrow, May 28, together with rapper Sido. The Medieval Camp will last for 48 hours and is expected to attract thousands of viewers again.
It starts tomorrow: It kicks off on May 28 at 6:00 PM on Knossi’s Twitch channel. Under the name “Medieval Camp,” there will be 48 hours of live streaming from a castle. The event is organized by Knossi together with rappers Sido and Manny Marc and YouTuber UnsympathischTV.
The event follows the 3 past camps from the previous year. With the Fishing Camp and the Horror Camp, Knossi set a German viewer record on Twitch respectively. However, the Christmas Camp at the end of the year did not perform so well. Now, with the Medieval Camp, there is a new attempt.
Medieval Camp on Twitch – What happens there?
This is already known: The event is set to run for a full 48 hours. It ends on May 30 at 6:00 PM. So, you will be entertained on Twitch all weekend.
The exact location has not been revealed yet, but the event is supposed to take place in a castle that reflects the medieval style. Additionally, other locations will be set up around the castle. Among other things, animals are supposed to play a role that will be roaming the grounds.
Viewers can already vote on how the streamers should dress and which items they should bring to the camp (via streamblast.com). The Medieval Camp will be partially interactive, and the viewers can help decide.
UnsympathischTV, Sido, Knossi, and Manny Marc at the Horror Camp in October 2020.
This is how the camps went in the past: The success began with the Fishing Camp in summer 2020. At that time, Knossi, Sido, Manny Marc, and UnsympathischTV met by a lake to fish. For an entire weekend, the 4 friends took their viewers along on Twitch. Back then, they broke the viewer record for German streams on Twitch with a peak of 310,000 simultaneous viewers.
Highlights of these events always included numerous guests, such as MontanaBlack at the Fishing Camp or Klaas Heufer-Umlauf at the Horror Camp. Additionally, Sido rounded off the shows with a concert. For the Horror Camp, the 4 friends even recorded a brand new song that they performed live on Twitch.
Now it remains to be seen whether the upcoming Medieval Camp can tie in with the successes of 2020 and what special events the streamers have planned this time. You can find more about successful German streamers here:
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is probably the gaming influencer who has earned the most money in recent years due to the hype surrounding Fortnite : He is a multi-millionaire. In a Twitch stream, the 29-year-old now explains the downsides of having so much money.
Why does Ninja have so much money? We do not know Ninja’s exact fortune, but we are aware of some of his earnings. Additionally, he likes to boast about his wealth. At one point, he threatened a flamer with “buying the bank that owns his house and putting him out on the street”.
If you have money, you no longer know who you can really trust
This is what Ninja says about the downsides of money: In a stream, Ninja explains how he perceives having so much money:
“Money can’t buy you happiness. It can buy you things that make you happy. But that is fleeting.”
Ninja
There are also negative aspects of money:
Those who have money have often sacrificed something for it in 90% of the cases: relationships, family, time, love, or friendships
Once you have money, you no longer know whom you can trust: Who are your true friends? Who is your true family?
Moreover, people come out of nowhere and ask you for money all the time. If you don’t give them anything, you will be insulted as a “piece of shit” and they make sure you feel that way
Ninja makes it clear that he doesn’t want to complain here. He is not seeking sympathy; he knows how privileged he is and that he has more than most others. These are just facts that he lists.
The segment in which Ninja talks about what it is like to have so much money starts at 6:40 minutes:
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For many young people, it is a dream to become a successful influencer on YouTube or Twitch: playing games, talking about them, and earning money from it. But this dream also has negative sides, as Ninja explains and as the most successful gaming streamer in the world, Valkyrae, also points out:
The company Virtuix has introduced the Omni One, a VR treadmill. With this, they aim to get gamers off the couch and encourage them to move. The idea seems to even convince major investors like billionaire Mark Cuban.
The manufacturer Virtuix has unveiled a special gadget for gamers. The “Omni One” is a VR treadmill. The promise behind it is that you can move in all directions on the treadmill in your favorite game. This is meant to make the gaming experience particularly realistic (immersive). In the MMO sector, there are already initial representatives like Zenith that want to offer an extensive VR experience when gaming.
All movements, such as squatting or walking backward, should be incorporated into the game. This way, you should feel like you are truly in the middle of it, as there are no movement restrictions as with standard VR where you would eventually bump into the walls of the room.
With an official campaign, the company has now raised around 19 million US dollars for the “Omni One.” Among the investors is billionaire Mark Cuban.
Who is behind the product? The company Virtuix is already very successful with VR treadmills. With the support of major investors, Virtuix has already delivered commercial Omni systems worth over 10 million dollars to event venues and arcades.
Billionaire Cuban actively invests in innovative ideas and technology
Who is he? Mark Cuban is a star investor, owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, and one of the key “Shark” investors in the reality TV show “Shark Tank.” The online magazine Forbes estimates that Cuban currently has a net worth of over 4.4 billion US dollars (via Forbes.com).
The investment in the company Virtuix and the introduced VR treadmill indicates that Cuban sees potential for the future in gaming. Because Cuban likes to invest in innovative and promising ideas:
Just recently, Cuban invested several million US dollars in the startup company Phaidra, which develops AI for the industry (via geekwire.com).
Cuban has also been very active in cryptocurrencies for a while now. Recently, he added Polygon (MATIC) to his company’s portfolio (via markcubancompanies.com). This is a scaling solution for Ethereum.
Cuban also bets on new cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin (DOGE), which were initially more of a joke. At the Dallas Mavericks, you can already buy fan merchandise with Dogecoins.
There is already a prototype of the “Omni One” that the company has officially presented. We have embedded the official YouTube video here for you:
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The official YouTube video of the “Omni One” in action.
VR treadmill is for gamers, costs as much as a gaming PC with RTX 3070
With the VR treadmill, they primarily want to target gamers at home. The CEO of Virtuix, Jan Goetgeluk, explained in an interview:
Omni One is not just a next-level gaming device; it also keeps you fit by burning calories while playing. Think of the Omni One as a Peloton bike for gamers – and for parents who want to get their kids off the couch.
The Peloton bike is a fitness device that you can place in your living room.
What is the price of the device and when will it be released? The entry hurdle for the “Omni One” is set quite high. Because anyone who wants the device must finance at least 1,995 US dollars. Alternatively, you can pay 55 US dollars monthly. Thus, the price is comparable to a powerful gaming PC with GeForce RTX 3070. For a gaming PC with RTX 3080, you currently pay (as of May 27, 2021) more than 2000 euros.
According to the manufacturer, the device is expected to be delivered during the year. It will come with a proprietary game store containing 30 game titles, some of which have been developed by Virtuix itself.
With the Vive Cosmos, the manufacturer Vive introduced a VR headset that aimed to stand out from the significantly more expensive Vive Pro priced at around 1500 euros with its comparatively low entry price of 799 euros. For gamers willing to invest a lot of money in VR hardware, the “Omni One” could also be a viable alternative.
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Microsoft and Bethesda have announced a joint stream where new games for the Xbox and Game Pass will be showcased. The teaser already hides a hint at the big release: Starfield.
What kind of show is this? The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will take place on Sunday, June 13, at 7:00 PM German time. There, the two companies aim to present new games for PC and Xbox for 90 minutes.
What will be shown? So far, there is no list of featured games, but some details are hidden in the teaser image. Particularly striking is of course Master Chief from Halo, but in the lower left corner of the teaser, Starfield seems to be hiding.
The section of the depicted planet looks exactly like in the Starfield logo. It is therefore quite possible that Starfield will play an important role in the Games Showcase and may even finally show gameplay.
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What is Starfield? Starfield will be the next big RPG from Bethesda. As presumably a pure single-player title, it is supposed to be “different,” but still carry “the DNA” of Bethesda, as chief Todd Howard explains (via Eurogamer.net).
What exactly this means remains open for now. What is certain is that it will be a sci-fi setting that aims to differentiate itself from well-known universes like Star Wars and Star Trek (via GameStar.de).
Starfield will be a new IP that apparently has nothing to do with the established series of Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Depending on what exactly Howard means by the “DNA” of Bethesda games, Starfield could feature things like:
a large open world with an elaborate story and side quests
mod support and community content
great freedom and choice in character creation
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The official teaser. There is not much to see here yet.
Will Starfield be a service game? Details are still scarce on this as well. Presumably, Starfield will be strongly linked to the Xbox Game Pass to make it more attractive. Therefore, it would make sense if new content in the form of DLCs or free updates is released, which would also be included in the subscription. It works similarly for Sea of Thieves. Sea of Thieves also has a battle pass.
When and where will Starfield be released? So far, there is no specific date for the release of Starfield. Rumors range from late 2021 to late 2022. Gaming expert Jason Schreier also speculates on late 2022 (via Twitter.com).
According to insiders, Starfield is set to be released exclusively for PC and Xbox to make the Game Pass more attractive (via VentureBeat.com). Thus, the new role-playing game would not be playable on PlayStation 5.
While Bethesda stated that many sought-after games will still be released on Sony consoles after the Microsoft acquisition, that will apparently not be the case for Starfield. According to Xbox chief Phil Spencer, a decision will be made on a case-by-case basis for each new game on a case-by-case basis. For Starfield, this case seemingly means exclusivity.
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The shooter Scavengers is not just a mix of various genres, such as survival and battle royale. It also features large-scale battles, which have so far only been accessible to a small test audience. However, there will soon be another test where you can join as well.
What is the deal with the large-scale battles? In Scavengers, 60 players regularly play in 20 teams of 3 in a wild battle royale that also includes PvE and survival elements. Colleague Benedict Grothaus calls it, due to its somewhat moderated pace, “Fortnite for older people”
But at the end of April 2021, a test for a significantly larger battle took place. About 1,700 players from America and Europe fought on a huge battlefield, with thousands of NPCs joining in.
The event back then was not publicly accessible. That is about to change soon.
This is how the large-scale battle recently went down.
Big large-scale battle for everyone – Here’s how to participate!
When does it start again? On May 29, 2021, at 8:00 PM our time, you can participate in the test event for the large-scale battles on Steam.
How can you participate in the large-scale battle? You just need to start Scavengers on Steam or through the Epic Games Launcher and select the ScavLab mode in the lobby. This is a test environment for features like the large-scale battles.
What can you expect in the large-scale battles? On the day of the event, you can participate in athletic mini-game competitions, engage in massive battles, and join a live digital Q&A session with the CEO and co-founder of Midwinter Entertainment, Josh Holmes.
He also has a few direct words for the community:
With this event, players will get a first look at the unprecedented scale and gameplay possibilities of ScavLab. We will test the functionalities and gameplay ideas with up to 5,000 players in a shared environment – with the potential for more such future events.
Our main goal is to create an experience that people want to participate in for fun, and with each ScavLab event, we will try a few new things to achieve this. We really hope that the community will join us on this crazy journey.
Scavengers has successfully launched on Steam and is being hotly debated. This also applies to the crew of MeinMMO. Therefore, we dedicated an entire episode of our MeinMMO podcast to the topic, entitled “Everyone is talking about the hot shooter Scavengers”. Tune in and find out what colleagues Leya and Schuhmann have to say about the new shooter with SpatialOS.
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Zombies in Dead by Daylight cause a lot of chaos. This is quite interesting because it gives a whole new gaming experience.
Two days ago, Dead by Daylight introduced the upcoming chapter. It’s a crossover with the “Resident Evil” franchise. The new killer “Nemesis” is not only a big threat by himself, but he also has a whole lot of helpers with him – zombies. They spread the deadly T-Virus, harm survivors, and can even take them down. And that’s extremely funny.
What makes the zombies so special? The zombies are basically AI-controlled creatures that shuffle slowly through the map. They are attracted by sounds and thus move towards survivors when these make noise. Once they spot a survivor, they shuffle slowly in their direction and try to hit them.
What purpose do zombies serve? Zombies fulfill a variety of tasks and provide the killer with additional potential. Because zombies can:
Scare survivors away from generators
Consume pallets, since survivors can temporarily kill them with pallets
Infect, harm, or even take down survivors
Cut off escape routes for survivors
Since zombies cannot be permanently taken out – but are extremely slow – survivors must keep moving constantly to avoid the zombies.
Zombies secure plenty of kills
On the PTR, Nemesis players are already having fun and checking how well things are working with the zombies so far. A whole bunch of funny clips have emerged showing zombies heroically in action. Sometimes they even do all the work.
The first clip from STALK3R29 shows a chase with Jill Valentine. Although Nemesis doesn’t reach Jill, she still goes down – because she runs into two zombies one after another, which unfortunately lure her teammates exactly to the wrong places.
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The second video from bxhDETAILSk impressively shows how well the supposedly “dumb” AI of the zombies can help stop a survivor. The survivor fled to a round path with two exits. However, the killer and zombie split up and corner the survivor from both sides. He had no chance.
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The third clip shows Jake hiding in a closet. When Nemesis wants to get him, he bursts out of the closet using the perk “Head On” and stuns the killer. But he does not succeed in his escape. Just a few meters away, a zombie is waiting and takes Jake out of the game.
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The last clip shows a rather funny situation (which is probably going to change). Because zombies can coldly “facecamp” and trap survivors on the hook while the killer is running around elsewhere. The only help is to lure the zombie away, to then initiate the rescue. This video shows how that doesn’t work:
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The final clip shows a zombie that one would normally call a cheater. Instead of completely falling down during a fall opportunity, the zombie “hides” directly against the wall and waits for the next survivor who also wants to jump down. In mid-air, the zombie strikes – and thus takes down the survivor.
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So are zombies OP? It’s not possible to say for sure yet. In the clips, the zombies look extremely strong, but players mostly report that these are exceptional cases. In many matches, the zombies have little or no impact. Some zombies simply never notice the survivors and then do not contribute to the course of the match.
Nonetheless, zombies are sure to become an exciting new element that makes Dead by Daylight a bit more chaotic and spooky.
More about Dead by Daylight on MeinMMO can be found here:
How can you play it already? If you want to experience the zombies in action yourself, you need to play Dead by Daylight on PC (via Steam). There you can download the PTB client and then sneak into the upcoming update to try out killers and survivors. However, progress made will not carry over to the live version of the game.
If you prefer to wait, you can play the “Resident Evil” chapter in the live version starting June 15.
Please note that the zombies are currently only available on the PTB and they may change before the chapter releases in about 3 weeks.
What do you think of the zombies in Dead by Daylight? A cool addition for the new killer? Or totally OP and against the spirit of the game?
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It has been over half a year since the release of Genshin Impact. We want to know from you, who are your favorite characters in the game?
Here’s what it’s about: Genshin Impact has released a lot of new content since its release in October 2020. The successful gacha game is already at update 1.5 and has constantly introduced new characters to assist you in your adventures in Teyvat.
The characters in Genshin Impact are a colorful mix and have the most diverse personalities. Accordingly, players can form various group combinations with 33 playable characters, consisting of their personal favorites.
You can choose your favorite characters based on their strength and utility in combat
You can select them based on their appearance and aesthetics
But you might also like their backstory and character
Or have completely different reasons
And how about you? Let’s create a ranking of the most popular characters from Genshin Impact together. Participate and tell us who you always want in your group. We look forward to your answers.
This is how you can vote: You can cast your vote for the ranking in the poll tool below. Since there are now 33 playable characters in Genshin Impact, you can choose 4 favorites in our poll.
However, you can only vote once and cannot change your choice. So think carefully.
Many of you have been actively playing Genshin Impact since its release, so tell us: What are your favorites? How has your active group changed since launch? By what criteria do you judge the characters and decide who comes into your group and who doesn’t?
Write it in the comments and let us know who you are actively playing.
Destiny 2 has brought back the iconic “Fatebringer” in Season 14. The popular weapon from Part 1 comes through the new old raid Vault of Glass. Should the Guardians expect a joyful reunion or would the revolver have been better left in nostalgic past?
This is THE revolver: The most famous legendary hand cannon from Destiny is the Fatebringer (eng. Fatebringer). Since the revolver first appeared in 2014, the Guardians have been crazy about it.
Even today, many swear by the Fatebringer and have been looking for a substitute for years.
For instance, the Imago Loop was always referred to in the community as Fatebringer 2.0 as players tried to recreate the raid weapon.
In Season 14, Destiny 2 has now brought back the iconic weapon – so you don’t need to search for a substitute anymore.
MeinMMO checks how the classic performs today and where you can get your Fatebringer now. Read which perk combinations are considered God-Roll in the Season of the Splicer and whether the weapon lives up to its nostalgic acclaim.
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Into the Vault of Glass
How to get Fatebringer in Destiny 2: As before, the weapon can only be obtained from the raid Vault of Glass. This piece of Destiny history has been playable in Destiny 2 since May 22. The good news is that you can play the Vault of Glass completely for free – regardless of whether you own DLCs or seasons.
Fatebringer is available in the raid in 4 ways:
As a random drop after the Templar (Phase 3).
As a random drop after the Gatekeeper (Phase 4).
Randomly in hidden raid chests and directly in the chest after the entrance. However, the Fatebringer is only in the loot pool if you already have the weapon.
After Atheon (final boss), you can buy items from the individual encounters at the stairs with the currency “Conqueror’s Loot” if you have already unlocked them.
Later in Season 14, you can also find the so-called “Timelost” version of Fatebringer in the raid. However, this is not yet available.
Here is an overview table of the loot from the Vault of Glass in Destiny 2:
With a bit of luck, you have already found several copies of the weapon after a few runs. You should take a good look at each roll of Fatebringer (or store it in the vault). Depending on the situation, different combinations of perks and attachments are recommended. Fortunately, the perk pool is quite limited, and nearly every ability is useful.
How does Fatebringer perform in PvE and PvP of Season 14?
What the weapon can do: Fatebringer is a 140 hand cannon that deals kinetic damage. Thus, it sits in the middle in terms of damage and fire rate. Comparable exotics are Pikass.
The base values are very good. Especially the hidden stats are top-notch: aim assist is at 84/100 and recoil direction at 98/100.
The status values of Fatebringer without perks or attachments – Source: Light.gg
The old God-Roll still holds up in Destiny 2
What you need in PvE: The good news for all nostalgia lovers: you can get Fatebringer from Destiny 1. The combo still performs well today and is definitely recommended as a God-Roll:
Explosive Payload: splits damage into a normal shot and an explosive round without range limitation.
Firefly: Ensures that enemies explode in a solar blast after precision kills – plus, you land faster.
You have to forgo “Reckless”, but the faster reload is thankfully integrated into Firefly.
However, players also rave about a new God-Roll for PvE:
Rewind Rounds: If you empty the magazine and hit enemies, it reloads automatically. It is important that the last shot hits.
Firefly: Unfortunately, despite solar damage, it is said to be impossible to spawn warmind cells. However, this perk is currently almost unrivaled on legendary hand cannons.
Even rolls with Adrenaline Junkie, Rampage, or the classic Kill Clip can serve you well. This way, you increase your damage but forgo the typical explosions associated with Fatebringer.
If you don’t like the golden look, you can change the appearance of Fatebringer in Destiny 2 with shaders.
In short: With Fatebringer, you are doing everything right in PvE. While there are many strong legendary alternatives (e.g., SMGs), anyone who wants to go out with THE revolver can do so without any problem!
Since Update 3.2.0.2 on May 25, the locked artifact mod “Energy Converter” has been available again. This noticeably increases the damage of Firefly, Chain Reaction, and Dragonfly. However, the Dragonfly specification does not apply to weapons with Firefly.
What can Fatebringer do in PvP of Destiny 2?
Most Guardians clearly associate Fatebringer with PvE. In the Crucible, legendary counterparts like Palindrome or Eyasluna were considered the champions back then. But how does the raid weapon perform today in the PvP of Destiny 2?
With the start of Season 14, the dominant 120 hand cannons were slightly nerfed in their range. As a result, the 140s like Fatebringer can come into play more frequently. Although this category is not an undisputed meta, Fatebringer still brings the necessary values and perks to compete at the top.
Get these rolls for PvP:
Snapshot Sights: Reloading after a kill significantly increases aim assist and aim speed.
Kill Clip: After a kill, reloading grants you 33% more damage. A critical hit goes from 70 to 93 – that’s not enough for a two-tap, but it allows you to land body shots as well.
This combo works excellently – once you have a kill, you have a weapon that aims almost by itself and hits harder. For more reliability, without having to kill something first, this roll is recommended:
Explosive Payload: This somewhat avoids the range limitation, generates extra flinch, and can slightly scratch enemies in cover.
First Shot: The opening shot of an attack has significantly increased range, precision, and aim assist. This makes you usually hit as if by magic. It resets every few seconds when you’re not shooting.
Powerful perks that are also worthwhile in the Crucible are: Rampage, Kill Clip, and Eye of the Storm.
Check out the gameplay of Fatebringer in PvP here:
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This is what the pros say: PvP expert Aztecross says in his review of Fatebringer that the revolver has some problem (via YouTube). He can’t pinpoint it exactly, but other 140s seem to perform better in the Crucible. The very good stat values, the hype, and the top-notch perks don’t help if Fatebringer can’t reliably land its 3 shots.
However, famous PvP streamer Sheikh aka Destiny Fun Police sees it differently. He enthusiastically titles: “Fatebringer is S-Tier! The best 140 kinetic weapon I have ever used (no clickbait)” (via YouTube). According to him, the absolutely monstrous base stats make Fatebringer feel really “sticky” and simply the most precise 140 in all of Destiny 2, especially for controller Guardians.
So, have you had luck in the Vault of Glass and already gotten Fatebringer in Destiny 2? Do you prefer the original roll from back then and are you happy that Firefly leads to strong explosions? Or do you think that Guardians are too nostalgic and that more truly new canaries are needed in the MMO shooter? Let us know in the comments.
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In Pokémon GO there is trouble regarding the new Shiny Galar-Ponyta. The Pokémon was not catchable in its Shiny form for a whole 7 days, although it should have been available. Niantic now promises a compensation.
Update May 28: Niantic has now announced the exact form of compensation. From June 1 at 10:00 AM, you will find Galar-Ponyta in 7 km eggs. Additionally, there will be a Limited Research around the Galar Pokémon, where you will receive some bonus items.
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This is Shiny Galar-Ponyta: The Shiny form of Galar-Ponyta was introduced on May 11. There were quests and raids featuring the Pokémon, and you can also find it in Research Breakthroughs.
However, from May 18, the Pokémon was not catchable in Shiny form by any trainer. For a full 7 days, Niantic did not notice this, as the developers fixed the error only on May 24. So you couldn’t get the Shiny form during that period, no matter how many raids or quests you completed.
Compensation after error regarding the new Shiny
This is what Niantic is posting now: On Niantic’s website, there is a list of known issues currently in the game (via Niantic Support). The problem surrounding Shiny Galar-Ponyta is also listed there. They also state about the status of the issue: “Resolved. To make up for this error, we will add additional opportunities to encounter Galar-Ponyta.”
Currently, Galar-Ponyta is only available in Research Breakthroughs, but only until June 1. So, there are likely to be other ways to obtain Galar-Ponyta again. It remains questionable whether these ways will be cost-effective or if, for example, one has to invest Raid Passes.
On the right, you see the temporarily missing Shiny form of Galar-Ponyta.
These problems have occurred before: This is not the first time that Shinys have not been available for a while. A similar error was noticed in January 2019. At that time, Traunfugil and Magnetilo were not available in their Shiny form for several days.
Since then, diligent trainers have been collecting their Shiny finds in various groups. If among thousands of trainers a Shiny doesn’t appear for several days, it gets reported. Even after the error with Traunfugil and Magnetilo, missing Shinys occurred repeatedly. Similar cases happened with Pandir or Sichlor, for example.
What does this mean for the players? It is certainly annoying if you invested Raid Passes for Galar-Ponyta between May 18 and May 24. The goal was clearly the new Shiny, but there was no reward. The invested Raid Passes now seem to be “wasted” for the time being. It remains uncertain whether Niantic will give out compensations here as well.
You can hunt for a new Shiny in the current event. We will tell you here which bonuses are particularly worth it:
Activision celebrates with a new report the “best fans in the world” and announces 350,000 banned accounts due to toxic behavior within 12 months. Furthermore, the CoD makers give insight into how they are tackling toxicity in Call of Duty and what is planned for the future.
What is going on? Call of Duty has released a report regarding banned accounts due to toxic behavior (via callofduty.com). In total, the authorities banned around 350,000 accounts across four CoD games:
In the report, the publisher of Call of Duty – Activision – also informs why they banned players, how they have improved their measures against toxic behavior, and what improvements are planned for the future. MeinMMO presents you with the details.
350,000 accounts banned for racist names or toxic behavior
Why were players banned? The report reveals that the 350,000 banned accounts were banned either due to a racist nickname or toxic behavior. To achieve this, they thoroughly examined their own name database and checked player reports.
In total, several internal teams at Activision were involved:
Anti-toxicity teams
Enforcement teams
Technology teams
Together, the teams ban suspicious behavior, check player reports, and develop new measures to combat toxic behavior in Call of Duty.
How have the measures improved in the last 12 months? The focus in the last 12 months has been on text chat and player names:
Introduction of a new in-game filter that detects potentially critical usernames, clan tags, or player profiles
Implementation of new technologies to filter potentially critical text chat
These filters have been introduced in 11 different languages
More resources in the fight against toxic behavior
What is next? At the moment, Activision wants to offer more of what they are currently doing against toxic behavior:
More resources to support the detection of toxic behavior and enforcement of penalties
Additional monitoring and backend technology
Cleanup of databases to update protection systems
Consistent and fair review of enforcement guidelines
Improved communication with the community
However, in the future, the systems are set to go even further and provide greater protection.
You should be equipped with tools that allow you to protect yourself from toxic behavior. The report does not specify here, but it is clear that you should gain a little control over what you experience from toxic players during your gameplay.
These measures are to be combined with a strict “enforcement approach”. Therefore, it is possible that rules along with specified penalties will be introduced – anyone behaving badly and getting caught by the system will face penalties.
And it’s not just about nicknames, player reports, and the text chat as before. The voice chat will also be more controlled to detect and penalize hate speech, racism, sexism, and harassment.
Are there concrete details on voice chat measures? The report leaves this open and does not go further on it. What is clear is that Activision is seeking a way to identify and sanction toxic behavior in voice chat. It is unclear what technology or measures Call of Duty wants to implement for this.
Many “Call of Duty” players have already experienced toxic behavior in the game. If you regularly participate in open voice chats or often match with unknown players, you’re surely familiar with the problems. The competitive environment often fosters negative feelings when things do not go well, and players with low emotional control let their bad thoughts run wild.
That Activision wants to do more against toxic behavior in Call of Duty is a positive development, and the announcements also sound promising.
What do you think of the announced measures? Do you regularly report players who overstep with their behavior? Or do you follow the motto “live and let live”? Discuss with us in the comments on MeinMMO.
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The eyewear manufacturer Gentle Monster has designed a special pair of glasses. It is a unique sunglasses inspired by the character Illidan from World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. This character is blind and surely doesn’t need glasses.
What kind of glasses are these? From the company Gentle Monster, which specializes in stylish glasses, comes a truly special piece. Sunglasses with green-tinted lenses and a twisted frame.
Moreover, the item comes in a cool box with a silver chain where the glasses can be hung. The chain also features a design resembling Illidan’s warglaives. Additionally, you receive a 30-day subscription for WoW: The Burning Crusade when you receive the glasses.
This is what the Illidan glasses look like!
How can you get the glasses? The Illidan glasses are currently not available for regular purchase, they are a special product being raffled as part of a collaboration with Blizzard for a specific giveaway event. The event will take place from June 4 to June 11, 2021, and the winner will be announced on June 14, 2021. You can participate in the promotion on the Gentle Monster website (via gentlemonster.com).
Of all characters, a blind one inspires a pair of glasses
How is it that Illidan inspires a pair of glasses? Anyone familiar with the story behind WoW and The Burning Crusade knows that Illidan actually doesn’t need glasses.
Poor Illidan had his eyes burned out by the demon Sargeras. Instead of regular eyes, demonic green light glows in his hollow eye sockets.
This, according to Gentle Monster, was the inspiration for the sunglasses, as the color of the lenses is meant to represent the same sinister green that glimmers in Illidan’s eyes. Nevertheless, the idea of choosing a blind character as inspiration for a pair of glasses is quite quirky. Although Illidan at least possesses spectral sight, which is some form of vision nonetheless.
But regardless of whether you play World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade with or without stylish sunglasses, the “new” expansion for WoW Classic is well received. Our MeinMMO author and WoW expert Benedikt Grothaus even finds that the Classic version of Burning Crusade makes three things better than before. But there are also three things that still need to happen.
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