After some rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch Pro, it should be this week. Because then you should be able to pre-order the console.
What happened? Currently, there are some rumors circulating around the Nintendo Switch Pro that are generating a lot of interest in the community (via reddit). These claim:
The Nintendo Switch Pro will be officially presented on Thursday, June 3
On June 4, in other words, this Friday, you will already be able to pre-order the new console
Nintendo itself has not yet commented on this. So far, there is only the regular Switch and the Switch Lite available for purchase. Nintendo has been silent about a possible Pro version. Therefore, you should take the following rumors with a grain of caution.
Leak shows American retailer listing Nintendo Switch Pro
This is what the leak shows: The user “Centro Leaks” revealed on Twitter that he received a screenshot indicating that a retailer should list a Switch device starting June 4. However, Centro Leaks mentions neither the retailer nor his source.
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In another post, he adds that this is an American retailer that is not listing his product in the USA. In the comments, Walmart Canada or Amazon Mexico is now being guessed.
Because this would align with other rumors that are currently circulating. Just recently, a listing for the product “New Nintendo Switch Pro” surfaced on Amazon Mexico, which was later swapped for another product ID.
The Nintendo insider Shpeshal_Nick also speculated that the Switch Pro will be officially presented on Thursday, June 3. A possible pre-order the next day would then be a possible conclusion.
What kind of leaker is this? “Centro Leaks” is especially known for Pokémon leaks that have often been accurate. For example, he correctly predicted a remake of the Diamond and Pearl editions of the Pokémon games and published some details about the new mobile game “Pokémon Unite”.
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The Nintendo Switch Pro could have the same “problems” as PS5 and Xbox Series X
Some rumors suggest that the console will officially be available in autumn 2021. At the same time, there are fears that the Switch Pro could also be hardly available. Because the semiconductor shortage in the industry also affects the production of the portable console.
The current Nintendo Switch is already in high demand and the price remains stable at around 300 euros for the regular console. With a Switch Pro that could offer more power, a better monitor, and additional features, the interest is correspondingly high.
If you want to buy a PS5, then check our PS5 ticker. Here we keep you updated on where you can buy a PS5.
What do you think? Would you order a Nintendo Switch Pro or is the “normal” Switch enough for you?
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Destiny 2 surprises players with a strong story and a new video in Season 14. For MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen, one of the biggest criticisms of the action MMO is finally a thing of the past.
This is how the new Destiny week surprises: What is Monday in the real world is the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2, which always takes place on Tuesdays. The Guardians follow their routine, Xur and the Trials take leave until the next weekend, and all clocks reset to zero. And during the reset on June 1st, it seemed at first that a quiet week was ahead.
But what awaited the Guardians in the game is probably the best story Destiny 2 has told in what feels like an eternity. It involves a “Nazi robot,” an impending civil war, and a new cutscene that labels the celebrated heroes of humanity as murderers of entire races.
Spoiler alert: If you don’t want to spoil the tension, it’s better to see it for yourself in Destiny 2.
A civil war threatens in Destiny 2 and we are right in the middle of it
This story is told: Right at the beginning of Season 14, the Vanguard of an alien race sought refuge within the walls of humanity’s Last City. The Fallen had previously appeared as our enemies and were fought bitterly. The House of Light, led by Mithrax, is now our ally and actively helps us in the ongoing season to defeat the vile Vex that threaten the Last City.
However, not everyone in the Tower is pleased that we are now granting shelter to the aliens instead of slaughtering them by the dozen as usual. If you listen carefully during the dialogues in the seasonal activities and take a look around the refugee camp, you will learn that the Fallen live here in fear of us Guardians and are on the brink of extinction.
On one side are the Vanguard bosses Zavala and especially Ikora, along with us players who want to help the Eliksni (that’s what the aliens call themselves).
On the other side stands Saint-14, the “greatest Titan who ever lived,” who sees the Fallen as a threat and wants to get rid of them as soon as possible. Here, Lakshmi-2, the leader of the Future War Cult, positions herself, speaking of an even greater threat. She repeatedly incites against the Eliksni.
A civil war is brewing in the Last City.
Mithrax, Saint-14, and Lakshmi-2 in the Eliksni refugee camp
This is how the situation escalates: Those who diligently play their weekly override activity, collect their top loot, and then want to continue receive a pretty big shock: We are to visit the Fallen camp because an attack has taken place here.
Upon arrival, we see Mithrax mourning the destruction and wondering how he will feed his people without supplies. The powerful protector, Saint, simply states that no witnesses can be found for the crimes, while Lakshmi ominously remarks that the Fallen should be glad it wasn’t worse.
Then the situation becomes even more uncomfortable to watch:
Lakshmi increasingly loses her restraint and lets her true disposition shine through.
For her, all Fallen are the same, “hiding behind political structures,” exploiting humans. They have been granted shelter by “the brood” and the Fallen are ungrateful and lazily twirl their four thumbs.
Later, Lakshmi compares the Fallen to a “fever and an infection that must be rejected” and insists that the Fallen should leave the walls of the city – “where they belong.”
It is clear that she is behind the political attacks to get rid of the Eliksni. What hints in small audio dialogues slowly escalates into outright alien racism.
Lakshmi later tries to ingratiate herself with us Guardians – can her words poison us?
One of the strongest videos from Destiny is now live, and it comes without action
This is something every Guardian should watch: Because the political intrigues and the boiling hatred are not enough for a week, Destiny 2 also releases a new cinematic. It comes without Hollywood-level action scenes and gloss, but it is probably one of the best videos Bungie has ever made.
Destiny 2 finally tells its story the way it always should have
Philipp from MeinMMO says: Destiny finally tells the story the way I have always wished. In the game itself, with my Guardian in the action. I can understand if someone just wants to shoot and doesn’t care about the space opera. I also enjoy turning off my mind and enjoying the cool action.
The Destiny devs have learned a lot about seasonal storytelling since Ikora was crafting at a portal weekly in Season 8. I am now really curious to see how the story with the Eliksni and the looming civil war continues. Honestly, this story has me more hooked than the seasonal activities do. Sure, in the end, we will certainly save the Last City, but the journey there is exciting for me.
But how Bungie tells the story here is truly outstanding. It doesn’t always have to revolve around grand “the whole universe is in danger” stories, and this is exactly why I leave many series behind near the end. With the darkness and Savathûn’s emergence, there is indeed already a blockbuster story on the horizon. This is how a season’s story should be, well done Bungie!
Saint-14 as the monster, how the Fallen see him and a concerned Eliksni mother
This point of criticism is finally a thing of the past: In my eyes, the criticism that Destiny has no story, that I have to piece together a story from lore fragments of items – and that outside of the game itself – is over.
The good thing: All of this still exists. Those who wish can still piece together the profound, cool background info and fairy tales of the past (or look at them prepared by the historians like Byf). For those who enjoy cool videos, they are also catered to. Now there are tangible, emotional themes from Guardian life. The world in which I fight seems more believable and immersive to me.
Did you also expect a rather uneventful Destiny week and were then surprised by the story? Do you not care at all who or what you shoot at and why, or do you find it cool to learn more about the game and its world this way?
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Swords of Legends Online is an MMORPG from China, set to be released in the West by Gameforge in the summer of 2021. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch has already spent over 80 hours playing during the Alpha, Beta, and the Taiwan version, and he is heavily convinced by the MMORPG.
What kind of game is this? Swords of Legends Online is a Buy-to-Play theme park MMORPG with a classic story of the battle between good and evil. The focus is on the Heavy Hearts, legendary creatures that seek out Chosen Ones to fight for the good side. You play one of these Chosen Ones.
The MMORPG impresses primarily with its beautiful graphics, numerous cutscenes, and action-packed combat system. It also offers:
6 different playable classes
Several dungeons and later raids
7 life skills like bounty hunting, crafting, and fishing
Various PvP modes, including arena battles and a large map where two factions constantly battle each other
Player housing
Why is SOLO underestimated? When the new MMORPG was announced, the big hype did not arise. Many dismissed it as a dull Asia grinder solely because of its appearance or were put off by the publisher Gameforge, which many associate with Pay-to-Win. Another hurdle is the boring introduction to the game, which offers little variety.
However, you make a mistake if you write off Swords of Legends too early.
Unlike many other Asia MMORPGs in recent years, SOLO has excellent fundamentals such as an enjoyable combat system and plenty of content for different target audiences. Moreover, the accusations of grinding and Pay-to-Win are misplaced here, as you won’t find either at least at the release.
Another plus is the new updates and expansions in China, which are said to come to us in the West for free. They show that Swords of Legends has already been successful there and provide plenty of content supply once the initial content has been finished.
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Action-packed combat system and beautiful graphics make you crave for more
Swords of Legends Online convinced me in the first 80 hours especially with 4 points:
The action-packed combat system combined with versatile classes
The fair equipment system
The large scope that the game already has
The graphics
What is special about the combat system? The main point that the MMORPG could score with me right away is the combat system. It relies on a mix of action fights and tab-targeting:
I have to directly target enemies for some abilities and attacks, can actively dodge the opponents’ strongest abilities, and can use almost every ability while moving.
At the same time, I can also firmly target one enemy and switch between several enemies with the Tab key. Additionally, I don’t have to aim perfectly at the enemies. For some abilities, it suffices if I shoot in the general direction.
Especially the smooth transitions between animations and the overall fluid gameplay convinced me. In the PvP arenas, I had so much fun in an MMORPG like I haven’t had in years.
In PvP, it’s action-packed, and in faction battles, it can also get quite chaotic.
Especially in terms of animations, SOLO has a lot of advantages over direct competitors like TERA or the soon-to-be-released Elyon. Both often force players to stand still for long periods, interrupting the action-packed fights. I would best describe the combat system of Swords of Legends as a mix of Guild Wars 2 and ESO.
Unlike Guild Wars 2, Swords of Legends, however, relies on a holy trinity of tank, healer, and damage dealer. Almost every class fulfills two of these roles, which I like very much.
Through the specialization system, you can freely switch between two playstyles, you just need to be outside of combat
The equipment can also be switched with a single click
The Reaper can take on the role of a damage dealer but also that of a healer. The Spearmaster, on the other hand, can be played as a tank or a damage dealer. Only the Sword Mage is tied to a role, that of the damage dealer.
What makes the equipment system so good? Anyone thinking of MMORPGs from Asia will probably immediately think of things like grinding or an annoying equipment system. Especially Black Desert has established a system where you not only have to farm a lot but also rely on a lot of luck.
Whoever wants to have the best equipment has to upgrade it many times. These upgrades can fail and even cause your equipment to be downgraded. The upcoming MMORPG Elyon also relies on such a system.
Swords of Legends, on the other hand, takes a player-friendly approach. You get the best equipment through crafting or dungeons, which limits the grinding. Each piece of equipment can be upgraded without failures and downgrading is not possible. Additionally, there is a socket system that allows you to adapt the equipment to your desires.
I also see positively the separation between PvE and PvP equipment. PvP equipment is only earned through PvP. It is also only really effective in battles against other players. Therefore, if you have no interest in PvE or PvP, you can simply ignore the respective equipment.
What does SOLO offer at release? In Swords of Legends, you can experience many different contents that offer something for every type of player. For many of these contents, however, the max level Student 1 is required.
There are 5 dungeons with two difficulty levels – Normal and Hard – as well as a forthcoming third difficulty level Epic
You can level up 7 life skills, where you can rise through several ranks and unlock new rewards
There are some in-game mini-games, including a kind of Bomberman, jumping puzzles in the Origami world, and a card game
Additionally, new content such as further dungeons, raids, and a 100v100 PvP mode have already been announced. Overall, this makes a good impression for a new MMORPG and especially PvP fans can feel at home here.
In various leaderboards, players and also alliances can compete with each other.
What about the graphics? SOLO is one of the MMORPGs with the best graphics that we can play in the West. Already in the trailers, the game made an impact and in-game it delivers what the videos promised.
The environments, the sky, and the water look stunning. The animations in the game are also well done.
Only the similar faces that all characters in the game have somewhat tarnish the beautiful graphical aspect of the MMORPG.
A pond near a city
The beautiful environment
One of the housing locations
Wolkenstieg – The capital of the game
The slow start and open PvP could become a problem
What are the problems of SOLO? One of the biggest problems of Swords of Legends is the boring introduction. This runs linearly and is the same for every character:
You start with some quests in a kind of tutorial
After reaching Wolkenstieg, you can then enter the different class areas, where about 10 different quests per class await you until max level
Otherwise, you level up in the same areas with the same quests. And these are usually simple “Kill X” or “Collect X” tasks
Only the good combat system makes leveling additional characters bearable. However, I am already dreading having to level all classes again in the live game later. SOLO could use a bit of variety, although the leveling process can be completed in about 10 to 20 hours.
The open-world PvP: A second problem with Swords of Legends is the open-world PvP. I initially thought this was optional, but it isn’t. Once you reach max level, you automatically get the skill “Rage of Combat”.
When you activate Rage of Combat, you can attack other players who also have Rage of Combat as a skill – meaning anyone who has reached max level. It doesn’t matter whether they have the ability activated or not. However, those who kill players who do not have Rage of Combat active accumulate stacks of Malice:
Whoever accumulates too much Malice ends up in prison upon their next death, and this can last for several in-game hours.
You must also spend the hours in prison completing quests to reduce the time. Based on experiences in beta, just 2 kills of other players are enough to lock you up for 50 to 300 minutes, depending on how you quest while in prison. The penalties are quite high.
In the beta, I only encountered two players who attacked me in the open world. One death from another player does not have any direct disadvantages for me – such as item loss – but it is indeed quite annoying.
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Anyone who belongs to a faction can kill players of the enemy faction in the open world without gaining Malice.
However, you can decide anew with each character and even remain neutral and not join a faction.
Nevertheless, even as a neutral player, you can be killed by the Rage of Combat. Only the killer then receives negative Qi.
I personally would prefer if Rage of Combat was abolished altogether and replaced with open PvP between factions. Whoever wants can join the PvP in the open world with one or all characters, and those who don’t want to can remain neutral forever.
However, the chances are good that kills in the open world may be unpopular due to the high penalties.
Swords of Legends has already received major updates in China
What does the future hold for SOLO? Swords of Legends started with an initial beta in China in 2017 and was officially released there in 2019. Since then, it has been constantly expanded.
If you look at China now, you will notice many differences between their version and ours of the MMORPG. There have already been several larger updates with new features, including:
3 additional playable classes
The new max level “Master 1” (you level up again to Student 36 and complete a new ascension quest)
A strong MMORPG that will secure a spot in the top 10
Pro
Action-packed combat system
Fair equipment system
Good amount of game content
Many diverse PvP contents
Strong graphics
No Pay-to-Win
Good content supply in sight
Contra
Very monotonous introduction that also runs the same way
Open-world PvP is not liked by everyone
No German voice acting (only English or Chinese)
Swords of Legends has huge potential, especially for players who enjoy exploring dungeons, unusual life skills like bounty hunting and the card game, or PvP. The MMORPG scores with a strong combat system, fair equipment without dull grind, stunning graphics, and the absence of Pay-to-Win. SOLO clearly appeals to fans of action-packed games like Blade & Soul or Black Desert. Anyone who also has a penchant for PvP should feel right at home in the new MMORPG.
However, you need to reach max level first before you can really enjoy the contents. This, as well as the buy-to-play aspect, initially create a significant entry barrier. Additionally, the Asian aesthetic does not appeal to every player. This will keep the overall player numbers somewhat smaller, although Final Fantasy XIV has shown that an MMORPG from Asia can also land in the mainstream.
After 80 hours, I am confident that Swords of Legends could accompany us for many years. Although I suspect it won’t make it into the top 5 – WoW, FFXIV, ESO, GW2, BDO – it could establish itself firmly somewhere behind that.
Alexander Leitsch
MMORPG expert at MeinMMO
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Hard to believe, but a McDonald’s customer has put a simple Chicken McNugget up for sale online, and now it’s worth nearly $40,000. This is because it looks like a little character from Among Us.
What is this Nugget? A McDonald’s customer known as Polizna on eBay ordered a BTS meal (a promotional item for a K-Pop band) from the local branch. The meal also included a few Chicken Nuggets. However, one of them seemed strange to the customer.
The piece of battered chicken formed into a shape looked a bit different. It had two protrusions that resembled legs and was otherwise quite simply oval-shaped. Polizna quickly realized where he had seen this shape before: in the successful deduction game Among Us!
Among Us Chicken Nugget is worth nearly $40,000!
What happened next? More as a joke than a serious offer, Polizna listed the nugget on eBay for 99 cents. What happened next was probably beyond his wildest dreams. Because the little piece of chicken ended up receiving over 150 bids and its value increased manifold.
From a former $0.99, it is now (as of June 2, 2021) worth $40,100! And there is no end in sight, as the auction will end on June 3rd and still has about a day left. It’s quite possible that by then, $50,000 or more will be raised for the nugget.
What exactly the bidders want to do with the nugget is unclear. However, Polizna states in the product description that he will ship the item before the expiration date. He also mentions that he will freeze the nugget and vacuum-pack it before shipping to preserve its freshness and edibility.
Sauce is included for free: And since it was pointed out via Twitter that it should ideally be delivered with Szechuan sauce for this price, Polizna stated that he would provide such a dip for free upon request. Bon appétit!
Are you a big fan of Among Us and want to enjoy the game even more? Then don’t wait any longer and check out our article with 2 particularly interesting mods that enhance the fun of Among Us. While there are no Chicken Nuggets featured, there are other fun items. Enjoy!
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Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops Cold War have a new weapon – the automatic pistol AMP63. MeinMMO shows you how to quickly unlock the gun and gives an initial insight into how powerful it is.
With a small update, the AMP63 arrived for Black Ops Cold War and the Battle Royale Warzone on the evening of June 1st. The automatic pistol is supposedly based on the Polish weapon PM-63, which serves as a personal defense weapon. Such handguns are generally not part of infantry combat but are carried by supply units or vehicle crews that can defend themselves with a personal defense weapon if necessary (via Wikipedia).
In Call of Duty, the automatic pistol is part of the hardest battles and must stand its ground on the front lines of the battlefield. MeinMMO shows you how to get the new weapon and provides a brief assessment of how strong the AMP63 is in Warzone and Cold War.
CoD Cold War & Warzone: Unlock AMP63 – In 30 Minutes
How do I get the weapon the fastest? You can obtain the AMP63 in various ways, but in Cold War’s zombie mode, it’s by far the quickest.
Achieve 400 critical kills with pistols in Cold War’s zombie mode
Pack your favorite pistol in your loadout, start a normal round on one of the survival maps, and grill zombies with headshots until you go down. Repeat that a few times and you can complete the task in under 30 minutes. If you are not very experienced in the zombie mode, it may take longer. But even then, the zombie variant is still faster than the other gameplay ways to unlock it.
How else can I get the weapon? If you absolutely don’t want the zombie solution or are only playing Warzone, you can also get the AMP63 differently. Three more options are:
Cold War Multiplayer: Kill 5 enemies with a pistol in 20 different completed matches.
Warzone: Kill 5 enemies with a pistol in 20 different matches. (Best in Plunder)
Purchasable bundle: Get the “Gamma Rays” bundle in the shop for 1,000 CoD Points (about €10)
Note: If you want to unlock the pistol in Cold War multiplayer, you must finish the matches. If you leave the round early, your pistol kills will not count towards progress. You can leave the Warzone Plunder mode once the kills are complete.
If you purchase the bundle in the shop, you will level up the weapon, but you cannot change the attachments. Only when you fully unlock the AMP63 can you make modifications to the weapon.
With the AMP63, the second automatic pistol arrives in Warzone, and some players feared (or hoped) that the weapon would be as “overpowered” (OP) at launch as the Sykov pistol. The AMP63 is quite strong, but forgives little and is thus difficult to play. Moreover, the pistol is not recommended as an Akimbo version – the damage with Akimbo is significantly reduced.
The problem with the AMP63 is its low rate of fire combined with the required chest hits for a kill. To achieve the high time-to-kill of 456 milliseconds with chest hits, all 7 shots needed for the kill must also hit the chest. If even one bullet hits lower, the time-to-kill rises to 532 milliseconds. Due to the low fire rate of 637 rounds per minute, the weapon also allows for no mistakes, and every missed bullet increases the time-to-kill by nearly 10 milliseconds.
Because of its low time-to-kill potential, the weapon’s stats look impressive. However, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, and it’s rather unlikely that the weapon will catch on with regular players. A preliminary analysis of the weapon is provided by the Warzone expert and CoD YouTuber “JGOD”. We are embedding his English video here:
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How does the AMP63 perform in Cold War? So far, no deep analyses of its stats have been found for Cold War multiplayer. When you watch some gameplay, the weapon seems quite strong, but it suffers from the small magazine of a maximum of 25 rounds. Its rather low rate of fire even lags behind the burst pistol Diamatti.
If you want to see AMP63 gameplay, we are embedding a video of the English YouTuber “Frizzeyes” here:
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The AMP63 certainly has the potential to gather some fans in Warzone and Cold War. But at first glance, the new pistol doesn’t seem like a real superstar, but rather like a nice addition.
If you’re always on the lookout for your next favorite weapon, check out our list of the 5 weapons in CoD Warzone that deal the highest damage. Here you will find the automatic weapons with the highest damage in the game, and the list even offers some surprises.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, players are waiting for the arrival of aliens in the game. Now it seems the wait is over, as the first UFOs have been sighted and players are now being abducted by aliens. We’ll show you what it looks like in the game.
This is what’s happening in Fortnite: The end of Season 6 is approaching and the first hints about the next season have been discovered by data miners. The leakers found some info indicating an arrival of aliens in Fortnite.
An appearance of extraterrestrials was confirmed when the first crop circle appeared in Colossal Crops, showing that the aliens can’t be far away now. It seems that the UFOs have been activated and are now hunting players. Clips on Twitter have been posted by players showing this.
This is what it looks like when you’re abducted by aliens
This is what it looks like for the abducted player: The player ExoticservicesX claims to be the first player to be abducted by aliens. He shared a clip of his experience on Twitter (via Twitter). You could see how the player was being pursued by a beam of light in Risky Reels before being lifted into the air and slowly disappearing. Unfortunately, you couldn’t see what happened next after he had dissolved.
However, in a YouTube video, a player showed how the entire abduction took place. Again, the abduction started at Risky Reels with a beam of light. But here, you could see that the player dissolved and was then sucked into a kind of other dimension before waking up in another part of the map:
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Additionally, it’s noticeable that the player had no shields before the abduction, but after waking up on the Fortnite map, he has full shields. So, apparently, an abduction by the aliens can be really useful to replenish your health points.
How can you get abducted? So far, it seems that the aliens simply select and take a player at random. It’s not known whether there is a method to induce an abduction, but it seems that Risky Reels is a good place to attempt it.
If you want to be abducted by aliens yourself, you should try your luck at Risky Reels. Maybe you will then also witness or even be the focus of an abduction. It will be exciting to see how things develop with the UFOs and aliens. After all, it won’t be long until Season 6 ends.
In Pokémon GO the event “A Leisurely Discovery” is coming soon. It revolves around slow Pokémon and prominently features new forms of Psyduck.
When does the event start? “A Leisurely Discovery” begins on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 10:00 AM and remains active until Sunday, June 13, 2021, at 8:00 PM.
True to its name, the event will primarily highlight leisurely Pokémon – although, according to the announcement, there will also be some very active Pokémon. However, the star of the event is Psyduck, which will receive a new form and evolution.
New Galar and Mega Forms for Psyduck
These forms are coming to the game: With the event, the Galar variant of Psyduck is making its debut in Pokémon GO. The monster is easily recognizable by its colorful appearance.
At the same time, the Galar form of Golduck will be available, one of Psyduck’s evolutions. This monster brings the type combination of Poison and Psychic, but can only be evolved in a special way: To get it, you must catch 30 Poison-type Pokémon while having Galar-Psyduck as your buddy. Similar evolution requirements were seen recently with monsters like Pam-Pam or the new Eevee evolution Feelinara.
Another form of Psyduck, Galar-Golduck, will not be available yet. This will apparently come to the game at a later date.
New Mega Evolution Coming: The Galar forms of Psyduck are not the only new variant of the monster in Pokémon GO. Its Mega Evolution “Mega-Golduck” will also be available for the first time during the event and will appear in Mega Raids. Mega Energy for the monster can also be obtained from special field research tasks during the event.
These Pokémon are also involved: Besides Psyduck and Golduck, other event spawns will define the “Leisurely Discovery.” These include:
Sloth
Gulpin
Spoink
Swablu
In raids, you will find:
Galar-Psyduck
Alola-Grimer
Shellder
Shinx
Praktilak
Snorlax
Golduck
Slaking
Seekong
These bonuses are available: In addition to the altered spawns, there is a thematic collection challenge around Psyduck. If you complete it, you will receive a Psyduck shirt for your avatar, 30 Ultra Balls, and 3,000 XP. You can get Psyduck stickers from PokéStops.
Additionally, there will be a free box in the shop giving you 20 Poké Balls, 10 Great Balls, and a King’s Rock.
The Psyduck event is just one of many coming up next month. Want to know what’s happening in Pokémon GO? Then you can find all events in Pokémon GO in June here.
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Can a Killer in Dead by Daylight be racist? Yes, some streamers think so – and they make themselves a laughing stock in the community.
Dead by Daylight clearly belongs to the games where there are often rather strange discussions. Just the talks about the actually harmless Pride flag show how different people’s perceptions can be. A new case has now emerged, where four survivors accused a killer of racism – simply because he wore a cosmetic item.
What was the problem? The Cannibal, often referred to as “Bubba,” is one of the many killers from Dead by Daylight. He is the killer from the famous “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” movie. As a sinister cannibal, he not only eats the flesh of humans, but also makes masks from their skin, which he tears from their bodies – as one would expect from a proper horror killer.
In Dead by Daylight, the developers implemented a small feature several years ago. If the Cannibal kills the original 4 survivors (Dwight, Meg, Jake, and Claudette) often enough, Leatherface unlocks the “faces” of these survivors. He can then literally wear the skin of these survivors as a skin.
This can also be done with Claudette’s skin, who has black skin. Accordingly, Bubba can also wear the black skin of Claudette as a mask.
Streamers ragequitting over “Racist Bubba”: Some survivors apparently find this racist, as it would be a form of “blackface.” A particularly prominent example of four friends who were streaming their match against a Leatherface with Claudette’s face circulated yesterday in the Dead by Daylight subreddit. As soon as the players recognized that the killer was using Claudette’s black skin, they left the game. Subsequently, they insulted the killer in the endgame chat as “deliberately and consciously racist” and reported him using the report feature.
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The full chat dialog from the endgame chat was also recorded. You can read it on Imgur .
Community mocks – “And now imagine auto-ban”: For several days, the topic of “auto-ban” has been hotly debated in the Dead by Daylight subreddit. After all, the developers want an automatic sanction mechanism that bans players after a certain number of reports. Examples like this are food for thought for those who firmly believe that such an auto-ban feature in DbD is massively exploited by groups to unjustly punish individual players.
As a result, many memes surfaced based on the story.
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I believe I have a fair amount of understanding regarding what hurts feelings, racism, and sexism. But in this case, I find it just ridiculous. A skin (in the literal sense) that consists of four others simply cannot be racist.
From my perspective, Bubba is even a wonderful example of equality in practice. He eats, skins, and kills everyone equally, without regard for skin color or gender. These are probably concepts that this character wouldn’t understand at all.
What is your opinion on this topic? Are the survivors acting pretty stupid here? Or do they have valid reasons?
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In line with the release of WoW BC Classic, a well-known YouTuber has created a video summarizing the pre-patch and release night. He captures the situation so well that it almost hurts.
This is the video: YouTuber Captain Grim uploaded a new video today, on June 1st at around 4:00 PM German time. It is a so-called machinima, an animated video that uses models from World of Warcraft.
Captain Grim is known for repeatedly producing such machinimas, which often parody situations in WoW. This time, he has taken the behavior of players or problems in the game as his subject.
The new video begins with the “landing” of the Draenei on Azeroth. The new Alliance race crashes with a spaceship – apparently because their leader, Prophet Velen, does not have a driver’s license…
Afterward, Captain Grim moves on to parody the past two weeks since the pre-patch on May 19th, processed with humor and wit but also a good portion of criticism – especially aimed at the players. We have embedded the video here for you:
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What are the problems? The video addresses two points that have been repeatedly discussed in the community – even before Burning Crusade:
lack of social interaction
and the so-called “dungeon boosting”
In dungeon boosts, lower-level characters are “pulled” through an instance by higher-level players. Typically, they stay at the entrance while the booster – usually a mage – gathers and kills the enemies in the dungeon.
As a result, the characters being boosted gain experience for doing nothing, while the boosters usually take a considerable amount of money for it. This method is convenient and lucrative for boosters but has some downsides:
experience with one’s own class and equipment is neglected
one doesn’t really “play”, but lets others play for them
players prefer to get boosted rather than do something with others
Ultimately, this also negatively affects social interactions, as Captain Grim shows in the video. A new player tries to find a group – but the other prefers to get boosted. Thus, hardly any new groups or acquaintances are formed.
Further issues arise, such as the killing of quest givers (especially on PvP realms) or the likely overcrowded release, which have almost become part of the DNA of World of Warcraft.
Where does this mindset come from? The pre-patch was applied two weeks before the release of BC Classic and already brought with it the new races of Blood Elves and Draenei, as well as the ability to boost a character to level 58.
However, this boost does not work for the new races. Players wanting to play Draenei or Blood Elves had only two weeks to level the new characters. For this, they sought the fastest and most convenient ways: dungeon boosts.
How useful they are is debatable – in any case, one could have made it without such practices. Because in Burning Crusade, the experience needed for levels 20-50 has been reduced, and the experience gained from quests from level 30 has doubled compared to Classic.
Those who started with the pre-patch and leveled somewhat “seriously” reached level 58 easily by release night, without having to pay other players for boosts. And along the way, they may have even made new acquaintances who will accompany them through dungeons in Burning Crusade when the boosters can no longer help them. If you are still looking for a group, check out our stream for the release. In the chat, you will surely find other players who are also looking for groups:
An image from the Borderlands movie currently in production is making the rounds online. Gearbox head Randy Pitchford joined the discussion on Twitter and mentioned the term “Borderlands Cinematic Universe” – which sounds strongly like the Marvel model.
The image features a silhouette of the character. It is reminiscent of Lilith both in posture and hairstyle, much like she is known in the games.
As a consequence of the image, Gearbox and Borderlands head Randy Pitchford also shared some thoughts on the film, praising Jamie Lee Curtis for her portrayal already at this stage. Then the question arose as to how the film would fit into the story of the games. Would it be the same world, a different universe, or a retelling?
The tweet by Jamie Lee Curtis featuring the silhouette of Lilith.
Parallel and related, but independent of the games
So Pitchford responded: He commented on the question by referring to the Marvel model, which has dominated blockbuster cinema in recent years.
Some of us working on it are starting to refer to the film story area as “within the Borderlands Cinematic Universe” (or BCU). It is parallel and related to the video games, featuring authentic characters and themes, but with an independent canon from the video games.
Randy Pitchford via Twitter
In the past, Pitchford had explained that this “BCU” follows a similar approach to story as Marvel. There are parallels to the existing material but also differences, just as Marvel handled their films in comparison to existing comics (via Twitter). In the new discussion, he confirmed this again upon request of another comment, speaking of a “very similar strategy” (via Twitter).
This is what fans are saying: There are rather mixed reactions to the MCU comparison. While some fans criticize that the film might end up having nothing to do with Borderlands and just feature the characters (via Twitter), others are more open to the alternative story (via Twitter). The Marvel Cinematic Universe has thus far produced 23 films and additional series, including some of the highest-grossing blockbusters of all time.
The extent to which the film will ultimately convince Borderlands players remains to be seen – there is, for example, still no trailer. Meanwhile, the image of the Lilith silhouette received a lot of positive feedback and could spark some anticipation.
Since the pre-patch of WoW BC Classic was applied, you can buy a deluxe edition and a level boost separately. This may sound like a useful tool, but it is not necessarily advisable. Especially new players should be cautious.
What is this feature? The Blizzard shop now has two new items for sale, giving you access to digital extras in BC Classic:
the deluxe edition of Burning Crusade
as well as the “Dark Portal Pass”
In both cases, a character boost to level 58 is guaranteed. Boosted characters can immediately start with the new contents of Burning Crusade, as these are playable at level 58. They also receive a mount, as well as the regular riding ability, weapon skills, equipment, and gold, as well as bags and flight paths.
The boost is a one-time offer. You can only bring one single character per account to level 58 and cannot purchase further boosts.
In the deluxe edition, there are useful items – including a level boost.
In itself, this is an enormously practical offer if you want to check out Burning Crusade with friends or simply on your own. However, you should carefully consider whether to use the boost, and if so, how you want to do it. We’ll give you three reasons why you should not use the boost.
You will learn to value your time again
Leveling in Classic takes time. This may sound like an argument for a boost, but it actually speaks against it. Because through the time you invest in your character, you learn to appreciate the effort.
If you need an hour or more to level up, the familiar light column feels much more satisfying. Every new piece of equipment is a highlight because it means that the next level might come a bit earlier.
And items are associated with effort. You have no heirlooms that level with you or receive a reward from each quest that fits your level. Items from quests are rare, and dungeons also take some time, assuming there is anything there for you.
Armor or even a weapon that fits every level? Not in Classic!
It can easily take three or more runs through an instance just to get one of the pieces you want. The new weapon, the shield, or the breastplate will then be worn with pride and satisfaction until it is eventually replaced.
You will learn to love the world and the game
World of Warcraft has captivated millions of players over the years, and this enthusiasm is not without reason. The deep story and the vast world are some of the reasons why so many fans have fallen in love with WoW.
In Classic, there are still some quest lines that send you across the world – and back again. The running around can be annoying, but if you’re interested in the story, you’ll find many interesting details and information in quest texts and the environment.
Just the prequest line for Onyxia’s Lair is a huge story about betrayal, intrigue, and hypocrisy like something out of a thriller. If you use a boost, you won’t find all these wonderful stories anymore – or you’ll have to catch up later. And let’s be honest: who wants to do that voluntarily?
Today, in Retail, many of these quests have been trimmed to progress faster. So you don’t get that experience there anymore either. Furthermore, Azeroth is large enough to discover new things even with a second or third character per faction.
You will truly learn your class
The last and most important point is that leveling gradually introduces you to your class. You don’t have several action bars full of abilities right away, but you learn step by step.
This way, you not only consistently learn more about your class but can also better assess which spells you need and which you don’t. This keeps your action bars better organized and clear.
Since the leveling phase takes quite a while, you will spend dozens of hours with your character before your first dungeons or even raids and PvP battles in Burning Crusade. This way, fewer mistakes will happen, or you might even be able to salvage a runaway situation.
In Classic, there are still a lot of talent points – one for each level from level 10.
With a boost, this is usually not the case, and you risk possibly losing the enjoyment of the game. If you are thrown straight into endgame content, it can be frustrating not to understand any of it.
In the end, you will only need two or three abilities for many classes, but to know that, you need experience. Classic is not necessarily more complex than Retail, but it is more extensive.
If you are absolutely sure that you want to skip the leveling phase, you should at least be familiar with your class. It’s not about the gameplay of Retail WoW, but from back then.
Today, all classes play quite differently. Only if you still know very well how your character functioned back then, is a boost actually sensible – or if you are ready to learn it again.
In any case, expect that even with a boost, you will need to spend a few additional hours learning the class and sorting the spells. Even with a guide, it will take some time until you make no more mistakes.
In Destiny 2 the weekly reset takes place today, June 1st. Can the Guardians expect a quieter week in Season 14 or will it continue to be as hectic as the last few days? In any case, all activities are rotating, and you can once again grab the valuable pinnacle loot.
What does a Guardian’s daily life look like? The Splicer season is no longer brand new in Destiny 2 and has already unleashed quite a bit of content.
A look at the Season 14 roadmap reveals that this week will be rather quiet. Only a new expungement mission has been officially announced as content. You will delve deeper into the neon-colored Vex network to end the dark simulation.
In the Nightfall: The Heist, you can look forward to double loot.
If you’re looking for experience, glimmer, and seasonal materials, you have your hands full with the new weekly challenges. But no stress, you have the whole season to tackle these.
However, after the exciting raid days of last week, it may also be nice to have some time to collect the new catalysts and encounter the fresh exotics or search for hidden chests – if you haven’t done so already.
This week also sees the big Stasis nerf, which the Crucible enthusiasts have been looking forward to for over half a year. But what else should keep the Guardians occupied? MeinMMO takes a look at the weekly reset, and if something exciting happens, you will read about it here soon.
Playlist Strikes are available with the following modifiers:
Void Singe
Heavyweight
Iron
As always: The Singe buff remains the same each day. The other two modifiers change daily.
At the end of the twisted column, a mighty Vex awaits its beating
Crucible: Lord Shaxx takes pride in these PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Dynamic Control
Petra Venj can now be found in the Dreaming City right at the spawn point – as always in the 2nd curse week. At the same time, the 6th Ascendant Challenge is active.
Sources for Pinnacle Loot in Season 14 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the season of the Splicer, the maximum power level of your gear rises to 1,320. This is a rather small jump of only +10 (from the previous Season 13). This aims to reduce the annoying grind, and if you were diligent in Season 13, you only need to play the pinnacle activities to boost your level.
Here you can find pinnacle loot that can get you over 1,310:
Achieve at least 100,000 points as a team in Nightfall: The Heist (+2)
The manufacturer EPOS has introduced a new streaming microphone, the B20. MeinMMO presents the microphone.
The most important points at a glance:
The EPOS B20 is a wired streaming microphone.
The device is connected with a 2.9 m long USB cable and is compatible with PC, PS4 and Macintosh.
Testers are impressed by the good voice quality and the high-quality workmanship.
The microphone is now available for 199.99 Euros at various retailers.
The Danish manufacturer EPOS has introduced a streaming microphone with the B20. With the new microphone, they aim to appeal primarily to gamers, streamers, and content creators. Recently, the manufacturer published a good all-round gaming headset, the EPOS H3.
MeinMMO presents the microphone in detail. We also take a look at the first reviews of the B20. Subsequently, we will see what competition currently exists between 150 and 200 Euros.
The EPOS B20 features a robust design and easy handling
What the streaming microphone offers: The B20 is made of an aluminum housing and has a sleek, understated black finish.
Additionally, EPOS relies on a plug-and-use design. This means that you can use the device immediately once it is connected to your PC or console. Furthermore, switches and connections are located directly on the microphone:
On the microphone, you will find buttons for volume, gain, and mute. LEDs indicate whether you are muted or audible.
The B20 also features a headphone jack, allowing you to hear your voice directly if you wish.
On the Windows PC, you can also use the “EPOS Gaming Suite”. With this software, you can adjust fine settings like your voice volume or noise filter.
The microphone comes with a table stand, so you can set it up directly on your desk. Alternatively, a thread for an articulated arm is also included. This means you can hang the microphone with a mount over the desk.
Close-up views of the EPOS B20.
Which devices is the microphone compatible with? You can use the EPOS B20 microphone with a Windows PC, PlayStation 4, or Macintosh. You connect the microphone to your preferred device via a USB cable.
When and where can you buy the device? The EPOS B20 microphone is now available at selected retailers for a recommended retail price of 199 Euros.
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Initial testers praise the high voice quality and processing of the microphone
The testers from VG247 have already been able to test the microphone (via vg247.com). They praise the simple and elegant design as well as the ease of use. The software is easy to use, and you can adjust the device to your needs. The device also offers good audio quality.
Testers criticize primarily the noise sensitivity of the device. Sounds that are directly near the microphone can be strongly perceived, which can be distracting.
James Smythe from MightyGadget was also able to test the microphone (via mightygadget.co.uk). The tester praises the good workmanship and especially the high voice quality of the microphone. He is unsure about the effectiveness of some voice enhancements in the software but finds it good that these features are available. The microphone is suitable for various tasks like streaming or gaming due to its multiple capabilities.
There is criticism of the price of around 200 Euros, which is above the competition. The Blue Yeti X can be had for about 20 Euros less.
Is MeinMMO testing the microphone? We at MeinMMO will also test the microphone in detail for you. So check back regularly if you want to read the review of the EPOS B20.
With the Blue Yeti X, the EPOS B20 already faces strong competition
What does the competition look like? In the price range between 150 and 200 Euros, there are already several well-known microphone representatives for gamers and aspiring streamers.
The Blue Yeti X is the most notable representative for around 160 Euros. The robust microphone features an LED-lit control panel that displays the volume at a glance. The sound quality is very good. MeinMMO has tested the WOW edition of the Yeti X for you.
Elgato Wave 3 is a slightly cheaper representative, costing around 150 Euros. The microphone offers good voice quality, is easy to use, and is compatible with many desktop devices and mounts.
A third alternative would be the Rode NT-USB. You can get it for around 155 Euros. The device also relies on a USB connection and has an integrated headphone jack for monitoring your voice recording.
The official reveal date for the upcoming Battlefield installment has been announced. New information about the upcoming shooter will be available in June.
When will the new Battlefield be shown? As officially announced on the Battlefield Twitter account, the new Battlefield installment will be unveiled to the public on June 9th. The reveal will take place at 4:00 PM – so anyone who wants to get the latest information about the game should mark the date in their calendar.
However, any game content is still missing in the teaser. All that is presented is the text “Battlefield” – a numbering like “Battlefield 6”, or a subtitle, are notably absent.
This information is already available: In addition to the new reveal date on June 9th, there is currently little information available about the upcoming Battlefield installment. The release timeframe for the game has been mentioned as between October and December 2021 – by the end of 2021, Battlefield should be playable. In the past, Battlefield installments typically released between October and November.
On which platforms will Battlefield run? As of now, the shooter is set to be released on PC, Xbox Series X | S, and PlayStation 5. It is also expected to be released on the last-gen consoles Xbox One and PS4. According to information from a financial report, in which the release timeframe was also announced, the new installment is expected to be aligned with the performance capabilities of the new console generation.
However, it remains unclear what the setting and content of the game will look like. An insider claimed earlier this year that the game would draw inspiration from Battlefield 3 and would likely take on a modern direction.
It can be assumed that the reveal on June 9th will clarify many of the open questions about the new “Battlefield”. That is Wednesday next week – thus, the unveiling of the game is just over a week away. You can find a detailed overview of the new installment here: Battlefield – All known information about the multiplayer shooter.
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Today, on June 1st, the new expansion Blackwood for The Elder Scrolls Online was released on PC. The release went smoothly and is accompanied by a new trailer that sets the mood for the dark story.
What is happening right now in ESO? Around 1:00 PM our time, the servers of The Elder Scrolls Online went live again after maintenance. Since then, the first players can already explore the new area of Dark Forest, experience the new story, and unlock companions.
So far, there have been no server problems or major bugs during the release of the Blackwood expansion. This was quite different at the release of Greymoor the previous year.
If something should happen, we at MeinMMO will inform you about it in this article.
For those who want to get into the story of the expansion, you can watch the new cinematic trailer for the Gates of Oblivion. In it, the heroes from ESO fight against the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon:
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How do you start with Blackwood? If you want to start directly with the story of Blackwood, you can open the group window (default key “P” on PC) and there open the area guide. Click on Dark Forest and then select “Begin story”. This way, you will be shown on the map where you can start the first quest.
Alternatively, you can travel directly through the wayshrines in the Dark Forest and search for the quest yourself.
How do you get the new companions? For that, you first need to complete a quest:
Bastian Hallix is available through the quest Competition and Contracts. You can find it south of the Etched Vale on the coast. To start the quest, you need to speak to the companion directly.
Mirri Elendis has the quest Shattered and Scattered and you can find her north of the Doom Vault Vulpinaz in the north of Dark Forest. It starts by reading the note Adventurers wanted for an exciting matter!, which you can find on the ground. Or you can speak to Mirri a bit further north directly.
If you want to start completely fresh with Blackwood, there is a new tutorial available. There you will learn the basics of the MMORPG and can then decide whether to start with the original story, an older expansion, or directly with Blackwood.
The Twitch streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel loves role-playing on the No Pixel server in GTA 5 and is enormously successful at it. But he behaves so villainously that he has been banned from the server repeatedly. Now he is rising up: Apparently, he brings so much money to the server owner that he is supposed to get his own server. There, the rules for the bad guys will be more lenient.
This is the situation:
The Canadian Félix “xQc” Lengyel is the most successful Twitch streamer in the world in 2021. When he role-plays in GTA 5, tens of thousands watch him. However, on the “No Pixel” server, he plays a villain and behaves so badly that he gets banned from the server: He cheats, insults people, and does not follow the rules.
xQc has surely been banned from the server at least half a dozen times, but he always came back. However, the last time it seemed as if the ban was permanent. xQc realized that although he loves role-playing on the server, he simply cannot adhere to the strict rules of the server.
Now, however, the boss of the server announced: xQc and anyone who wants to play as villainous as he does will get their own new server.
xQc loses control because he is terrible at losing
How did xQc mess it up? The Twitch streamer was incredibly successful with his adventures in GTA 5, but something always got in his way. xQc is known to be a notoriously bad loser: When another streamer came at him in GTA 5, xQc would harshly insult him, threaten to get him banned from the server or use his massive audience against the other. Additionally, xQc also resorted to cheats and tricks to gain an advantage.
Other streamers on the server did not like this: They found xQc egocentric and annoying. They did not want to be “milked” by him for YouTube clips.
Ultimately, xQc’s rule violations repeatedly led to him being banned from the popular server, sulking for a few days while his success on Twitch dwindled, and then he was allowed back on the server.
The last ban, however, seemed truly permanent: xQc had resigned himself on May 23 that he simply could not play GTA 5 anymore, despite his love for the role-play.
He just couldn’t control his temper:
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xQc apologized after bans repeatedly: He had lost control and acted out violently.
Super Server for GTA 5 gets “Sister Server”
This is now the new message: xQc tells his fans that the founder of “No Pixel”, Koli, has now agreed to open a sister server where the rules are supposed to be more lenient.
As xQc says, he spoke with Koli off-stream. The server is already ready to launch and will go live in a few days:
The server is supposed to provide significantly more money – about twice as much.
The penalties are supposed to remain the same, but because there is more money, the penalties will be indirectly halved.
The most important thing is that xQc cannot be banned from this server.
According to xQc, the server is already a big success for Koli: The server is already sold out.
Koli has confirmed in his own stream that the server is essentially supposed to be a copy of the “No Pixel” server, with significantly more money (via twitch). The server is supposed to be more about fun. Koli himself says he will not take it too seriously.
Here’s the thing: This is a prime example of “Good streamers go to heaven – bad streamers everywhere.”
xQc has gathered a massive audience around him with his portrayal as an outlaw who does not follow any rules and follows every impulse, wanting to see him break the rules.
A normal streamer would have disappeared after ban number X. But xQc is apparently “Too big to fail” and gets a special pass.
The question is whether a server “just for the bad guys” will have the same success as the old one. Because a large part of xQc’s joy was to misbehave on a server where many others play by the rules and even embody police officers who enforce the rules.
Together with the first expansion of WoW Classic, the Deluxe Edition of Burning Crusade Classic was also released. This includes some cosmetics as well as useful items. A handful of players seem to find these items a significant thorn in their side.
What are people spitting about? Since the pre-patch launched on May 19, you can buy a Deluxe Edition of BC Classic in the Blizzard Shop for €64.99. This edition includes some goodies:
a mount for all characters in BC Classic
a mount for all characters in Retail-WoW
“Illidan’s Path”, a toy
the Dark Portal as a hearthstone
30 days of playtime
a character boost to level 58 (one-time use and separately available for €39.99)
Most of the content is purely cosmetic. However, the boost and the mount do offer actual advantages. Some players apparently find these advantages so annoying that they spit on players and even use addons for it (via WoW Forums).
Does this happen often? When I played, it only happened twice on the way to level 60 that a player from the group was spat on because of their mount. Unfortunately, I realized too late and thus have no screenshot ready.
These are the contents of the Deluxe Edition. The phase hunters are hard to miss.
The biggest WoW streamer, Asmongold, even explicitly called on his community to spit on players with a shop mount (via Twitter.com). There are even weak auras (a kind of setting for a popular addon) that automatically spit on players when a player with a deluxe mount walks by (via wago.io).
My group and I, on the other hand, were generally spat on more often, for example, when we could attack a quest opponent before someone else. So nothing too unusual in Classic, which has even occurred in the past (via reddit.com).
If you want to fight back: There is another weak aura that automatically laughs at people who spit on you (via wago.io).
How “bad” are the contents really: To be precise, buyers of the Deluxe Pack actually have a gameplay advantage. The phase hunter serves as both a normal and an epic mount. Normally you would pay for these mounts at the vendor:
10 gold for a normal mount
100 gold for an epic mount
somewhat less at revered reputation
In total, you can save up to 110 gold pieces per character if you opt for the shop mount. While this is a considerable amount in Classic, the actual difficulty of riding comes from the skill, which is significantly more expensive (35 gold for normal and 600 gold for epic riding).
These skills still need to be learned, which somewhat relativizes the savings for the mounts. The character boost, on the other hand, comes with a compromise: Those who want to skip the leveling phase can get to their friends faster but forgo the leveling experience of Classic. Leveling is considered by some players to be the best time in the game, and whether to skip the phase is a personal decision for everyone.
When will BC Classic be released? In the night from Tuesday, June 1, to Wednesday, June 2, at exactly 0:00 German time, the Dark Portal will open for the second time. From then on, you can experience the shattered realm and The Burning Crusade for the second time.
However, BC Classic will not be exactly as it was released for the first time 14 years ago. There will be some changes, but that doesn’t have to be bad:
In Call of Duty: Warzone, there are currently as many weapons considered strong and usable as ever. Nevertheless, there are still certain meta weapons that dominate the battlefields. Warzone pro Nicholas “Nickmercs” Kolcheff does not care about this – he plays with a loadout of two weapons that currently hardly anyone has on their radar.
For many months, Call of Duty: Warzone was limited to a few strong weapons. Sure – no one forced players to only use the meta weapons. But often, you were at a disadvantage without the strong firearms.
In Season 3, everything is different, and many weapons are considered strong. But Warzone streamer and shooter pro “Nickmercs” disregards the recommendations. He is currently using an aggressive loadout featuring the “AS VAL” and the light machine gun “PKM” and can only recommend that everyone try these weapons for themselves. MeinMMO shows you his setups and why the combination actually looks very powerful.
Nickmercs shows off-meta loadout with PKM and AS VAL
Nickmercs’s aggressive loadout:
Primary: PKM
Secondary: AS VAL
Blue perk: Fast Hands
Red perk: Overkill
Yellow perk: Eager
What makes his loadout so strong? With his weapon selection, he makes few compromises, completely specializing in close combat and long-range combat. You should avoid engagements at medium range with this loadout or only play from a good position.
That is also the strength of the loadout – if your positioning is right, you can disregard medium range in Warzone. You should approach enemies in this area differently:
Only attack enemies between 30 – 70 meters if they have not spotted you
Increase the distance to your opponent and take a well-covered position
Get closer and eliminate enemies in close combat
Depending on the situation, preferences, and instructions from your team leader, you should decide: Should I push the opponent with the VAL or eliminate the enemy from long range with the PKM?
Nickmercs swaps the Overkill perk for the Ghost perk during a match.
If you want to see gameplay with the loadout, we are embedding an English video from Nickmercs here. In the end, he ends up with 19 kills:
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CoD Warzone: AS VAL with setup, advantages and disadvantages
Warzone: AS VAL setup
Barrel: VLK 200mm Osa
Stock: Stovl 6P30 Base
Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
Ammo: 30-round magazine
Grip: Rubberized Grip Tape
What makes the AS VAL strong? The assault rifle from Modern Warfare is the winner in the DPS ranking of automatic weapons in Warzone and has the lowest time-to-kill (TTK) for chest hits. With this weapon, you can clear your opponents out of the way in no time – if the enemies are close enough.
The AS VAL remains pleasantly stable and is a real powerhouse in close combat.
What can the AS VAL not do so well? A drawback of the AS VAL is its increasing recoil at greater distances and its tiny magazine. Especially due to the small magazines, it is not seen as a meta weapon in team matches in Warzone.
You can load a maximum of 30 rounds into the magazine – too few when multiple opponents show up. Therefore, the AS VAL is considered a weapon more suited for solo mode. In solo rounds, you encounter multiple opponents at the same time less frequently.
Nickmercs still recommends the weapon for team matches and believes that the disadvantages are more than compensated for by the high damage. He says that you can easily get 2 kills with the small magazine before you need to reload if you surprise a team from behind.
What’s important are the 1vs1 engagements, where your opponent knows that you are coming around the corner. And in these situations, you have the advantage with the AS VAL – as an aggressive player, you even have a visual advantage.
CoD Warzone: PKM with setup, advantages and disadvantages
Warzone: PKM setup
Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
Barrel: Extended 26.9″ Barrel
Sight: VLK 3.0x Scope
Stock: FORGE TAC Stalker
Underbarrel: Grip
What makes the PKM strong? The light machine gun offers you good damage, controllable recoil, and lots of ammunition. With this setup, the damage drops at around 50 meters but still remains at the level of the popular Krig 6.
PKM vs. Krig 6 – TTK comparison chest hits
PKM: TTK up to about 50 meters – 560 milliseconds, then 640 milliseconds
Krig 6: TTK up to about 42 meters – 644 milliseconds, then 736 milliseconds
You can deal the high damage effectively due to the good stability. The PKM is among the 10 most stable weapons in Modern Warfare and is very easy to use with a bit of practice. Plus, you get 100 rounds in the standard magazine for your attack.
What can the PKM not do so well? The PKM shares the fate of most light machine guns in Warzone – it is terribly slow. The important mobility is lost with the weapon in Warzone:
Low aim down sights speed
Poor movement speed
Long reloading time
For Nickmercs, this is not a problem – he is a fan of light machine guns. While you take the disadvantages of such a weapon into account, if you adapt your playstyle and only use the PKM for your long-range and surprise kills, the negative aspects rarely disturb you.
Warzone has become more exciting since the start of Season 3. The action hero event makes you want more, the communication in the patch notes is now better, and the weapon meta includes as many weapons as ever.
This is also proven by Nickmercs – instead of rushing to the “overpowered” meta weapons, he chooses two rather unpopular weapons as his favorites in Season 3. A few months ago, this was virtually unthinkable; in the current Warzone, it’s the order of the day.
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The recent discussion on the internet about whether the heroine Aloy from the new game Horizon Forbidden West should be deemed “feminine” and “beautiful” has made our author Jürgen Horn really angry. He wonders: Why do we still have to have this discussion in 2021?
What happened? There was a recent presentation of gameplay scenes and cutscenes for the upcoming action RPG Horizon Forbidden West. This immediately sparked a controversial discussion.
However, the reason was not the displayed gameplay or the graphics, but mainly the appearance of the heroine Aloy. She has supposedly become intentionally “uglier” and “chubbier” and is entirely un-feminine.
A user even posted on Twitter (now no longer publicly accessible) a fan art of a made-up and beaming Aloy next to an image from the cutscene and claimed:
Is it just me or is Sony making their female protagonists totally masculine… Almost no curves or just rough non-feminine facial features. Unlike average women. […] Picture from the game on the left, fan-made picture on the right. Hire your fans lol
Why, the hell, do we still have to have this tedious discussion about female characters in media and especially games in 2021?
Why is it still so important to some people that utterly unrealistic beauty ideals must consistently be implemented for all female characters?
Especially the image of the “beautiful” Aloy looks like the perfectly styled (and often photoshop-enabled) profile pictures of Instagram models and doesn’t fit at all with the tough heroine of a post-apocalyptic action RPG.
Where is Aloy supposed to get her makeup and other beauty products in the apocalypse? She crawls through the jungles of the distant future and hides from dino-machines in dirty bushes. I wouldn’t buy her glossy appearance at all, and the immersion of the setting would be severely disturbed.
The same goes for other games. Nothing annoys me more than when female warriors wear absurd “chainmail bikinis” or extra detailed “booby armor” instead of heavy armor. Or completely impractical plate boots with stiletto heels. The list of fashion sins among female warriors is long… This becomes all the more apparent when you compare them to the male heroes in the same games.
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That’s why male heroes don’t have these problems: Men in video games do have armors and outfits that allow for epic battles with a clear conscience. Additionally, there is much more diversity in body shapes among male protagonists. There are strong noble athletes just as well as nimble rogues, skinny wizard boys and overweight brawlers.
However, the female heroes are usually of the supermodel type and are intended to impress mainly with attractiveness. When was the last time you saw a tall, strong woman, preferably also overweight, as a playable heroine anywhere? I can’t think of one!
Especially in games from Asia, this trend of overly sexualized and reduced to looks heroines is still widespread, while it is slowly coming to an end in the West.
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That’s why the whole discussion ultimately has a silver lining: The reason for this development is probably the discussion that is currently swirling around Aloy and Horizon Forbidden West. Because as tedious as the topic is: The more we talk about it, the more it becomes apparent how unfair and foolish the one-sided ideals and representations of women in games are.
Because while in the 90s even in the West female characters were mainly “beautiful” and “sexy”, a change in thinking has now occurred. With the new Lara Croft, the bust does not immediately stand out as the most prominent feature.
Games like Apex Legends, For Honor, and ESO deliberately refrain from one-sided, sexualized depictions of women and stand out mainly for their diversity and original, relatable, and fitting designs.
Even if we probably still have to have this discussion for a few years: It’s getting better!
For Honor doesn’t need to put women in “boob armor”.
By the way, there is also a noteworthy commentary on the differing portrayal of women and men in games on our sister site GameStar.
As Cryptic Studios announces, tomorrow, on June 2nd, the ninth class of the MMORPG Neverwinter will finally be revealed. It will be the first new class since 2016. Fans are now speculating: Is the Druid finally coming?
Not many probably expected this. After more than 5 years, the MMORPG Neverwinter is receiving a new class.
Developer Cryptic Studios announced this via their official Twitter account. It will be the ninth class overall. Now another class is being added. Which could it be?
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What was speculated back then? Back then, a tarot card depicting the Druid was published on the Facebook page for Neverwinter. For many players, a definite hint. Since then, however, nothing has happened.
This card caused speculations in 2018.
What can the Druid do? Druids are one of the standard classes in D&D. In almost every setting of Dungeons & Dragons, nature mages appear.
Their specialties are nature magic, summoning various pets, and transforming into large monsters. Druids are very versatile and are a popular class in D&D.
In the D&D MMORPG Neverwinter, however, you will look in vain for Druids. The class is simply not present.
When will there be more information? From June 2nd, we will know which class will now come to Neverwinter. According to the Twitter post, there should be details about the new class via IGN (via Twitter.com/IGN).
What classes are currently available? These are the 8 classes from Neverwinter:
Oathbound Paladin
Guardian Fighter
Tactical Wizard
Beware Ranger
Two-Handed Weapon Fighter
Cleric of Faith
Devastator Warlock
Trickster Rogue
Each of the classes has their MMO-typical characteristics and fields of application. For example, Clerics of Faith and Oathbound Paladins serve as healers, while the Guardian Fighter is more suitable as a solo class. Which class is best for which situation can be read on our site: Neverwinter – Which is the best class?
Which class could come next? Do you also believe it will be the Druid? Or do you have another candidate? Discuss with us in the comments.
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