The TOTW 33 in FIFA 21 is now available in Ultimate Team. Here you will find out which players made it into the Team of the Week this time.
This is the TOTW: The new Team of the Week 33 has been live in FIFA 21 since May 12, 7:00 PM. As usual, it highlights the best players of the week with improved special cards. These Inform cards represent the performances of real footballers over the past week.
These cards can be obtained in packs and on the transfer market. It should be noted that the chance of top cards in packs is typically quite low. Normally, you also get TOTW cards in the Weekend League rewards, but that is currently not the case. Currently, the player picks for rewards are featuring the strong cards from the Team of the Season event.
We will take a look at which cards made it into the Team of the Week this time.
Here is the complete TOTW 33 at a glance
This is what the new TOTW 33 looks like
TOTW 33 Starting XI
GK: Alisson (91)
LB: Guerreiro (87)
CB: Da Silva (84)
LB: Saka (84)
CM: Rakitic (86)
CAM: Kramaric (86)
LM: Morales (86)
CAM: Pellegrini (84)
ST: Wilson (86)
ST: Sanchez (85)
ST: Osimhen (84)
TOTW 33 Bench
GK: Sirigu (86)
CB: Aritz Elustondo (81)
CDM: Bruno Guimaraes (82)
LM: Brekalo (81)
CM: Eze (81)
RF: Laborde (84)
ST: Gomez (83)
RM: Allan Sousa (75)
ST: Hoarau (80)
ST: Waghorn (78)
ST: Ayé (78)
ST: Erik Expósito
These are the best cards in TOTW 33
Overall, the TOTW has only a few strong cards to offer, which is also due to the comparison with the current TOTS cards that are regularly coming into the game. Here we will look at the cards with the highest ratings.
Here are the cards with the highest ratings in TOTW 33
Alisson is generally a reliable alternative in goal. His 91-rated card is a bit stronger than his gold variant.
Second place in the current TOTW goes to Dortmund’s Guerreiro, who appears here as a left-back. He does not have the best defensive values but can impress with good dribbling and passing skill.
Behind him is a whole series of 86-rated players. One of them is Morales, who brings a decent pace of 93 to the field. He also has good dribbling, shooting, and passing values that make him a good option in attack.
These Bundesliga players are included: In addition to Guerreiro, Hoffenheim’s Kramaric has also earned a spot in the current TOTW. He has received a new 86-rated card in central attacking midfield.
Wolfsburg’s Brekalo joins him on the left wing. The 81-rated card has its biggest strength in dribbling but will hardly play a role in the current phase of the game.
If you are looking for good rewards, you should check out the current Icon Swaps 3. They are currently equipped with really good rewards!
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In Destiny 2, the crossplay feature has suddenly been activated since the launch of Season 14 – 3 months too early. If you want to test it, you should hurry. Bungie is already aware of the issue.
What’s going on? With the launch of Season 14, the long-awaited crossplay feature in Destiny 2 has apparently been activated by mistake. Some players have recently discovered this, as they were already able to play with friends on other platforms.
Previously, crossplay was only available between the respective correlating platforms, such as Xbox One and Xbox Series, as well as between PS4 and PS5.
If you want to test crossplay, there’s not much time left
This is what Bungie says about a possible fix: In the tweet from community manager Cozmo, it is confirmed that the feature should not be online yet. They emphasize that it is not the representative and full experience.
Additionally, they are working on a fix that is expected to come at the end of the week. Until then, players can extensively test the accidentally activated crossplay feature in Destiny 2. You should hurry.
How does it work? A player gives (via Twitter) a guide:
Console players must activate the cross-save feature and also link their Steam account with their console account (Xbox Live, PSN). You also need to send each other friend requests on all platforms.
Console players must load the game on their PC. If you don’t have a gaming PC, use the cloud service GeForceNow.
Load the game via GeForceNow, but do not select a character.
Now log into your console and select your character. PC players can now join you.
According to the player, it should work remarkably well and run stable. A clip published by Tom Warren (via theverge.com) shows Google Stadia players playing together with other PC players through the feature.
What should the finished crossplay feature look like? Officially, Destiny 2 aims to offer what is called full crossplay starting in fall 2021. You will then set out with all your friends and gaming buddies – regardless of who plays on which platform.
The goal is to merge different console generations as well as PC and Stadia into one large overarching community. In preparation for the crossplay feature, Destiny 2 has been using cross-save since fall 2019. This allows players to share their progress across platforms.
Whether the accidentally activated crossplay will also remain active in Destiny 2 for a longer time is doubtful, as the feature is anyway planned for the game and apparently still needs work.
What do you think about it? Will you try to test crossplay? Or would you prefer to wait until the feature is officially released? Let us know in the comments.
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The cryptocurrency Chia causes a high wear and tear on hard drives. Especially SSDs are affected. A 500 GB SSD is said to be broken after just 40 days.
Cryptocurrencies play a significant role in the current time. For “mining” most currencies, graphics cards are absolutely necessary. Manufacturers like Nvidia even go so far as to significantly hinder mining with graphics cards.
With the still relatively young currency “Chia,” things look a bit different. Because here HDDs and SSDs are required to mine the valuable currency.
However, this process is very intensive and causes significant wear on SSDs. Although the SSDs are not completely useless immediately, their write performance noticeably declines.
What are cryptocurrencies? These are digital currencies that are traded online. They are anonymous and usually decentralized. The so-called blockchain technology is considered secure. The downside is that cryptocurrency can fluctuate extremely in value.
Currently, there are more than 4,500 different currencies, but the most important ones are Bitcoin and Ether (via wikipedia.de).
Chia is a particularly write-intensive cryptocurrency
What kind of currency is this? The currency Chia deals with so-called plots. A plot is a mining attempt. These plots must be written to a storage device.
The process (plotting) takes about 6 to 12 hours, depending on the hardware and settings. Due to the long duration, multiple plots are often created in parallel.
In principle, both an SSD and a slower HDD can be used for this. However, using an SSD significantly speeds up the process.
The more plots you own, the higher the likelihood that you will be chosen for the next block. Therefore, performance plays an important role here.
What is the problem? The lifespan of an SSD is limited by the number of write accesses. The unit of measurement used here is TBW (Total Bytes Written). For an SSD, the lifespan here is lower than that of an HDD.
However, a lot of data is written during plotting. A single plot is approximately 100 GB in size, but it takes about 1.5 TB of write performance to create a single plot.
Cheap consumer SSDs also use cheaper flash memory. While TLC memory cells offer a lot of storage, they have significantly fewer write accesses. Here, it ends at 300 – 1000 write cycles (via storage-insider.de)
How does an SSD work? While an HDD relies on mechanics, an SSD uses flash-based memory cells. You can think of it like a USB stick, as it also relies on flash.
The writeability varies depending on the quality between several hundred and several thousand write cycles. If the value is exceeded, the flash cell can no longer be properly erased, leading to decreased performance. Therefore, a technique is employed that distributes write operations across all available memory cells.
However, to mine the currency “Chia,” a lot of write accesses must be performed one after the other, placing a strain on the hard drive. These operations are carried out continuously, as data is written to the hard drive with each mining attempt (plot).
A standard 500 GB SSD fails with Chia after about 40 days
How is this calculated? Normal consumer hard drives can be purchased by anyone from Amazon or various retailers. The important information here is how many terabytes can be written to the hard drive.
In the case of the Samsung 870 EVO, the maximum write performance is 300 TBW for the 500 GB version of the SSD. This means that at least 300 terabytes of data can be written before performance noticeably decreases. This represents a minimum write performance and not an indication of the “end of life” of the device, i.e. until it is completely broken.
For most gamers, who will likely install their operating system and a few games on their SSD, such write performances are more than sufficient and will only be reached after many years.
This is how long an SSD lasts: The online magazine PC Gamer shows how long an average SSD lasts before it is no longer usable (via PCGamer.com) and the numbers are surprising:
A normal 512 GB SSD is broken after about 40 days
A 1 TB SSD can last about twice as long.
A 2 TB SSD lasts about 160 days.
The numbers refer to common consumer SSDs like the Samsung 870 EVO and come from a Chinese site (via mydrivers.com).
Are there SSDs with longer durability? Most manufacturers offer pro models with higher durability, but they cost significantly more than regular models. While the Samsung 870 Evo costs around 70 euros, you’ll pay 110 euros for the Samsung 860 Pro. The durability here is 1200 TBW for the 500 GB version. The pro models are aimed at professional users, not gamers or office users.
Cryptocurrencies currently play a significant role, as they are seen by many as a good source of income. However, mining currencies poses several new problems. Mining Ethereum and Bitcoin consumes enormous amounts of energy. In China, discussions are underway about whether to ban Bitcoin mining due to environmental pollution.
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Could PS5 and Xbox Series X owners soon enjoy Steam? At least the head of Steam hints at something hopeful.
Steam is arguably the best software and gaming platform that many PC gamers can imagine. It’s no wonder that console gamers are a bit envious. But now there is a glimmer of hope that Valve and Steam may focus more on consoles. At least that’s what the Valve head hinted at in an interview.
Who is speaking? That’s Gabe Newell, the head of Valve. Valve has developed and published several games itself (such as Half-Life) but is primarily known for the Steam platform. It offers the largest digital distribution platform for games on PC, integrated with forums, community hubs, mods, friends lists, and pretty much everything a PC gamer desires.
What was said? Gabe Newell was asked whether Steam is expanding to consoles or if there are plans in that direction. Instead of simply denying or brushing off the topic, Newell responds with a hopeful sentence:
You will have a better idea by the end of the year.
The audience reacts with excited “Ohhh” sounds, and the rest becomes even harder to understand.
However, that has already been enough to ignite wild discussions and speculation about what it could mean.
What is clear is that Steam likely wants to address something in connection with the major consoles by the end of the year. Whether it concerns the PS5, the Xbox Series X, or even both is still open.
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This seems unlikely: At this point, it appears rather unlikely that Steam in its PC form will also come to current consoles, effectively opening a parallel shop to the PS and Microsoft Store on their consoles.
Even though many gamers would welcome something like this, it’s better to temper expectations here. A large part of the games on Steam is not optimized for consoles at all and could not be played without issues. Only a fraction of the games would work this way.
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What players suspect: In the comments under the video, there is much discussion and speculation about what might really be happening. One of the most common theories is that Steam could offer an app for the Xbox (and possibly PlayStation) to play games remotely on the TV.
Other speculations suggest that the Xbox Game Pass should appear on Steam. This has been rumored for several weeks and could suggest a cooperation between Microsoft and Valve. However, it would likely be Xbox owners who would benefit from a potential partnership, while Sony fans might be left out.
Finally, some comments suggest that Sony is “fairly obviously” trying to win games like Half-Life: Alyx for PlayStation VR. But ultimately, that’s just speculation as well.
What exactly Gabe Newell was hinting at, we will probably only find out at the end of the year. Perhaps there will be a nice surprise for all console owners.
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It continues with the TOTS event in FIFA 21. After the Community, Premier League, and La Liga TOTS have already been released, the Bundesliga TOTS is next. We show you what the team could look like.
When is the Bundesliga TOTS coming? The Team of the Season for the Bundesliga will be released on Friday, May 14 at 7:00 PM in FIFA Ultimate Team.
What are TOTS Predictions? The predictions for the Team of the Season are forecasts made by the community. It attempts to guess which players could earn a spot in the respective TOTS based on their strong season performances.
These predictions come from the FIFA site futhead:
Goalkeepers:
GK: Casteels (VfL Wolfsburg)
GK: Gulacsi (RB Leipzig)
Defenders:
LB: Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund)
CB: Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
LB: Angelino (RB Leipzig)
RB: Baku (VfL Wolfsburg)
LB: Günter (SC Freiburg)
RB: Trimmel (Union Berlin)
LB: Davies (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders:
CM: Goretzka (Bayern Munich)
CDM: Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
RM: Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)
CAM: Müller (Bayern Munich)
LM: Kostic (Eintracht Frankfurt)
CAM: Kamada (Eintracht Frankfurt)
CAM: Stindl (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
RM: Wamangituka (VfB Stuttgart)
Forwards:
ST: Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)
ST: Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
ST: Silva (Eintracht Frankfurt)
ST: Weghorst (VfL Wolfsburg)
ST: Kramaric (TSG Hoffenheim)
ST: Kalajdzic (VfB Stuttgart)
How to Get the New TOTS Cards
Here are your options: To obtain TOTS cards, there are several ways:
You can achieve at least 11 victories in the Weekend League to receive TOTS player picks. If you earn more victories, there are additional player picks.
You can buy TOTS cards on the transfer market, although the prices are relatively high.
You can complete a TOTS SBC (Squad Building Challenge) and hope for a good yield.
You can obtain other really strong cards through Icon Swaps 3. You can find an overview of it here:
In Pokémon GO today, on May 12th, the raid hour with Xerneas starts. We show you the counters, info, and for whom the event is worth it.
What happens today? Just before 6:00 PM, you will find legendary raid eggs in almost all gyms, which will hatch at 6:00 PM. For about an hour, legendary raids will be active there. Today’s event features the legendary Pokémon from Generation 6, Xerneas.
Here we provide an overview of what you need to know about the battle and the Pokémon.
The best counters against Xerneas
This is effective: Xerneas is solely a Fairy-type Pokémon. Accordingly, attacks of Poison or Steel type are effective against this Pokémon. You will find many Pokémon in the game that can attack with moves of these types. In the following table, you will find the strongest attackers for this raid and info on which moves the Pokémon should know.
How many trainers do you need? If you have the optimal, fully powered top counters, you can defeat Xerneas with just three players. However, if you want to make the most of the raid hour and complete many raids, groups of at least 5 players are recommended. This way, you can finish the battles faster and make good use of the hour.
Is there a shiny Xerneas? No, the shiny form of Xerneas has not yet been released in Pokémon GO. Therefore, shiny hunters have no chance to extend their collection with shiny Xerneas during the raid hour.
Who should participate in Xerneas raids?
The issue with Xerneas right now is that the Pokémon has weak Fast Moves. The existing moves are not of Fairy type. This significantly lowers Xerneas’ value as an attacker, making it currently uninteresting for raids.
If Niantic provides the Pokémon with new, strong moves in the future, Xerneas could become interesting. Especially if these can be learned with Fast TMs. But this is still completely unclear.
For whom are the raids worthwhile? The raids are worthwhile for you if you do not yet have Xerneas but would like to have one in your collection. If you want to speculate that Xerneas will receive strong Fast Moves from Niantic in the future, you can already collect candies and strong specimens now. However, it is to be expected that Xerneas will not make its last appearance in raids.
The next legendary boss will be Yveltal. Together with Xerneas and Zygarde, it forms an important trio in the story of Pokémon. Coinciding with the release of the new Pokémon, there will be a big event.
On Amazon.com, you currently get gaming accessories for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X at significantly lower prices. MeinMMO presents to you which offers are worth it in May 2021. Included are gaming mice and keyboards from Logitech, Razer, and Corsair.
What are we presenting to you? Currently, there are several offers on Amazon.com regarding gaming mice and keyboards. In addition to complete bundles, there are also individual price reductions. We present the best devices and explain which combination might be most worthwhile for you.
How long do the offers last? The discount campaign for Gaming Week runs from May 10 to May 16, 2021.
Gaming Mouse and Keyboard from Logitech
Currently, you can get the Logitech G Pro TKL, a gaming keyboard with good build quality and without a numpad. This type of keyboard is referred to as Tenkeyless or TKL keyboard. Especially among gamers, these keyboards are very popular because they are more ergonomic and provide more space on the desk.
What the keyboard offers: The Logitech G Pro is very popular among e-sports players and is rated highly on Amazon with 4.5 stars (via prosettings.com).
The Logitech keyboard offers a quick press with a noticeable tactile feedback, the USB cable is detachable, and the lighting can be configured as desired.
The online magazine Rtings.com describes the device as “an excellent RGB-lit gaming keyboard” (via rtings.com). You get a superbly crafted keyboard with fast and tactile switches. The keyboard simply does not have a wrist rest.
The keyboard is currently available for 99.99 Euros (129.00 €), saving you 29.01 Euros (22%).
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This is the suitable gaming mouse: A recommendable gaming mouse is the Logitech G403. This is a small and lightweight gaming mouse (87g). The mouse offers 6 buttons and additional weights (10 grams) that allow you to adjust the weight further.
The Logitech G403 is currently available for 39.90 Euros (69.99 €), so you save 30.09 Euros (43%).
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A good alternative to the Logitech G403 would be the Logitech G Pro Wireless, but it is currently not on sale. The current price is 119 Euros. In a test by PC-Welt, the gaming mouse is praised for its low weight, high precision, and flawless wireless connection (via PCWelt.de).
Gaming Mouse and Keyboard from Razer
This set is currently available: You can currently get an e-sport bundle from Razer on Amazon on sale. Here you get:
Razer Cynosa Lite keyboard
Razer Viper
Razer Kraken X Lite gaming headset
However, the Lite devices are stripped-down versions of the more expensive models.
This is what the Razer Cynosa Lite offers: The Razer Cynosa Lite offers good build quality. Additionally, the membrane keys deliver a quiet keystroke if you are disturbed by loud mechanical keyboards. The downside is the weak and uneven lighting of the keys.
The magazine HardwareHaven praises the good build quality and especially the pleasant typing feel of the keyboard (via hardwarehaven.com).
This is what the Razer Viper offers: The Viper is an especially lightweight gaming mouse with 8 buttons. The mouse weighs 69 grams and is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users.
An alternative for an ergonomic and heavier mouse would be the Razer Basilisk V2, which is also currently available on Amazon.
This is what you pay for the set: Currently, the Razer bundle is available for 102.99 (139.99), saving you 37 Euros (26%).
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The Corsair K95 PLATINUM is significantly more expensive at 149.99 Euros, but offers much better build quality and more powerful and faster key switches.
According to the online magazine Rtings.com, the K95 Platinum is the better alternative (via rtings.com). This is due to better build quality, macro and media keys, and RGB lighting.
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You get two gaming mice from Corsair on sale
These gaming mice are on sale: Both Corsair’s Harpoon and the M65 Elite RGB are currently on sale.
This is what the Corsair Harpoon Wireless offers: The Harpoon Wireless is a 6-button gaming mouse for right-handed users. The mouse offers high build quality, a precise sensor, and good gliding ability.
This is what the Corsair M65 Elite offers: The M65 Elite is a 9-button mouse for right-handed users with a wired connection and weighs 97 grams. The mouse offers good features and a pleasant surface. The gliding properties are also good.
Corsair Harpoon Wireless vs Corsair M65 Elite RGB comparison:
Corsair Harpoon Wireless
Corsair M65 Elite
Sensor
PixArt PMW-3325
PixArt PMW-3391
Resolution
Up to 10,000 DPI, adjustable in 100 steps
Up to 18,000, adjustable in 1 step
Buttons
6
9
Connection
Wired and Wireless
Wired
Weight
99 grams
97 grams (up to 18 grams additional weight)
Which mouse should I buy? Both mice cost about the same on Amazon.com. The Harpoon Wireless offers a wireless connection, while the M65 Elite provides more buttons than the Harpoon. It comes down to whether you want more buttons or if having a wireless connection to the PC is more important to you.
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More offers from the “Amazon Gaming Week”: On Amazon, you currently also get good gaming headsets on sale alongside mice and keyboards. In our article, we present the best gaming headsets of the Amazon Gaming Week and explain which offers are particularly worthwhile.
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The Elder Scrolls Online is currently making fans laugh heartily. Because an absurd bug with certain helmets causes your heads to shrink unexpectedly. It looks extremely silly and funny. What this bug is about, where it occurs, and how players are reacting to it, you will find out here.
What kind of bug is this? According to various posts on Reddit, there is a funny effect when trying on certain helmets, like those from monster sets. For some players, the head seems to absurdly shrink afterward, creating an involuntarily comic image.
The sight of a mighty warrior in full armor and heroic pose looks absurdly ridiculous when the hero has a grotesquely tiny head. In our editorial meeting this morning, just the image from the title elicited hearty laughter from the entire MeinMMO team. Therefore, the recent post on Reddit about this topic has already received over 1,600 upvotes and numerous positive comments.
How does the bug occur? In the mentioned example by user Redan, a specific monster helm “Maw of the Infernal” seemed to be responsible for the bug. The player stated that they had hidden masks, but due to the bug, everything got mixed up, and in the end, a small head came out as a Costume.
Something seems to be wrong with this hero…
How do you get rid of it? The bug seemed to only occur when the item preview is active. User Redan says:
I didn’t even equip the thing! I clicked on it, and the game asked me if I wanted to bind it to myself, and I said no. Then my head shrank, and it stayed that way until I closed the menu.
Players celebrate the “Smol Head” bug
What do fans say about the small heads? Normally, bugs lead to wild cursing in the communities. But here, laughter and joy prevail. On the one hand, because the bug seems to only appear in preview, and on the other hand, because it just looks too funny to get upset about. Therefore, there are also a lot of funny comments about it:
Arnoldthehawk: “This picture has a lot of meme potential!”
Kappa_God: “I’m imagining a giant guy with a really high-pitched voice, and it’s fantastic!”
PurpleMNinja: “Jesus Christ! You should have known that the helm was too small for your head!”
Mandalwhoreion: “I’m starting the game now to experience this bug! So. Much. Fun!”
Others compared the absurd tiny heads to characters from the Beetlejuice movies and the legendary trashy Super Mario Bros. These also featured beings with grotesquely small heads.
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Humor simply belongs to The Elder Scrolls Online, because who wants to only hunt gruesome monsters and demon beings and roam through their nightmarish realms? The fact that humor and laughter are not lacking in ESO is also proven by numerous original and funny characters in the game. Among them are drunken cats, mad gods, and a particularly charming cat. If you want to know what we mean, take a look at our list of the 5 funniest NPCs in ESO.
The great time of World of Warcraft Classic is rapidly coming to an end. But where will it take you, our readers?
In a few days, players will face a momentous decision for their characters. Should the character move on with the rest of the realm into the age of Burning Crusade? Or will the character move to a new realm that will forever remain in the “Classic Era”? We want to find out.
What is it about? In WoW Classic, the Pre-Patch for Burning Crusade Classic is coming in a few days. It upgrades all active realms and prepares for the journey into the shattered world. Those who want can also start leveling Draenei and Blood Elves to travel through the Dark Portal together with friends right on release day.
Alternative – eternal Classic realm: For those who are not interested in that, they can also move their character to a realm of the Classic Era and leave their old realm. On such a realm, time is basically frozen and it never goes beyond level 60, the Dark Portal remains closed.
Each player can freely choose how this whole process should go for each character. So you can take all your characters with you to Burning Crusade, just a handful, or not at all. The only problem is if you want to play the same character in both Classic and BC Classic. Because then you have to pay a lot of money.
More about WoW Classic and BC Classic can be found here:
You can play both, but it costs: If you can’t decide whether to play WoW Classic or BC Classic, you’ll have to dig deeper into your wallet. Because it is possible to clone individual characters for a proud price of 35 $ (probably 30 – 35 €). Then the same character exists on both the realm of WoW Classic and the BC realm. Both characters can then be played independently of each other. The costs have caused massive discussions and a lot of criticism of Blizzard.
But now let’s get to you: How will you handle it? Will you stay loyal to the Classic Era, be drawn into the shattered world, or do you want to play both with the same character?
If you want to elaborate a bit more on your answer, then leave a comment and explain what plans you have for WoW Classic and BC Classic for the future.
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In Pokémon GO Pam-Pam Raids are active and there are new bosses in the arenas. We show you who you will meet at level 1, 3, 5 and in Mega Raids and which counters you need for that.
What’s going on in Pokémon GO? A few days ago, the big Xerneas event started, which challenged you. Since you successfully completed this, you can now find Pam-Pam in the arenas.
In this overview, we show you all current raid bosses in Pokémon GO.
Current Raid Bosses in Pokémon GO (as of May 11)
You need to know: We will list the bosses of the various difficulty levels one after another. Names marked with a star (*) indicate that you can also encounter these Pokémon as Shiny.
Tier 1: At the first level of the raids, you can easily defeat the Pokémon even if you don’t have the ideal counters.
Tier 3:
Against Alola-Kokowei, Ice Pokémon like Mamutel, Arktos, and Snibunna work well
Against Togetic, Pokémon like Crypto-Metagross, Mega-Gengar, or Crypto-Elevoltek are good
Against Flunkifer, it’s best to use Pokémon like Mega-Glurak Y, Crypto-Lavados, or Crypto Entei
Against Libelldra, you should fight with Mamutel, Snibunna, or Rexblisar
Tier 5: In the level 5 raids, you will face the legendary Pokémon Xerneas. It is a Fairy type and comes from Generation 6. In our counter guide for Xerneas, we show you the best attackers you can use there.
Mega Raids: The Mega Raids reward you with Pokémon for which you can activate Mega Evolution. However, the raids are not easy to complete. Usually, you need about 4 trainers to defeat the Mega Pokémon. That’s why you should rely on the right counters.
In the battle against Mega-Bisaflor, among others, Pokémon with Mega Evolutions like Mega-Glurak X and Y are suitable. However, Crypto-Mewtwo, regular Mewtwo, and Crypto-Lavados are also strong in this battle.
In the raid against Mega-Schlapor, you will do well with Mega-Pokémon like Mega-Tauboss, Mega-Schlapor, and Mega-Glurak Y. Crypto-Mewtwo, Mewtwo, Crypto-Lavados, Crypto-Machomei, or Crypto-Guardevoir are also helpful.
If you fight against Mega-Glurak Y, you have good chances with the following Pokémon as attackers: Crypto-Despotar, Rihornior, Rameidon, Terrakium, Crypto-Aerodactyl, and Crypto-Amoroso.
Which of the current raids on levels 1 to Mega do you like the most and what makes them so good? Write us your opinion in the comments here at MeinMMO. Have you already had the chance to battle Pam-Pam or is it also hiding from you?
If you have already caught the little fighting panda, we show you here how to evolve Pam-Pam. And why the upcoming Rocket event is well suited for it.
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MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits was skeptical about the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) at release, but in 2021 he spends as much time as possible in the online world of Tamriel.
Why the initial skepticism? My first experiences with the fantasy world of Tamriel were back in 1994 when Bethesda released The Elder Scrolls: Arena. I was immediately fascinated by exploring the vast landscape.
Wandering through a city at night in the snow and running into a vampire in an alley created a captivating atmosphere for me. When TES 2: Daggerfall was announced, I could hardly wait to dive back into this world.
Since then, I have been a fan of the role-playing series, having played every part including the spin-offs Redguard and Battlespire, and I am already very excited for The Elder Scrolls 6.
When I received an invitation to the beta of The Elder Scrolls Online in 2013, I was immediately skeptical but also curious. I asked myself:
Can an MMORPG capture the special atmosphere of the single-player titles?
Will I feel that same sensation of being able to encounter a monster alone in the snowy city at night?
Would there be opportunities to discover places off the quests that allow for exciting exploration? After all, the Elder Scrolls series thrives on such moments.
I had already gathered some experiences with MMORPGs. I entered the genre with Ultima Online in 1997 and when I began as a game editor in 2003, all online role-playing games ended up on my desk for testing. The games had a unique style and atmosphere that stood in stark contrast to single-player RPGs.
Therefore, I was not sure whether ESO could really become an Elder Scrolls or if it was an MMORPG that merely bore the name.
If you want to check out the beginnings of The Elder Scrolls, you can officially download TES: Arena and TES 2: Daggerfall for free from the developer’s website (via Bethesda). However, to play you will need the tool DosBox (via DosBox), since both parts no longer run on modern Windows 10 PCs.
How I learned to love The Elder Scrolls Online
This is how I experienced ESO at first: Perhaps I approached the beta with the wrong mindset. For while I found ESO good, the spark simply wasn’t there. The beta status also played a significant role since the MMORPG didn’t feel quite “rounded” yet. Some elements were missing and the balancing wasn’t right.
Nevertheless, I was also there at the release in spring 2014 – and made one mistake right away. At the time of The Elder Scrolls Arena and Daggerfall, there were no German translations of the games. Thus, I entered the series with the English terms and maintained this with the later titles.
However, I started ESO in German at that time.
Andreas Bertits has been playing MMORPGs since 1997 and entered the genre with the classic Ultima Online. His love for the Ultima series also led him into the online world of Britannia.
Now he spends most of his online time with The Elder Scrolls Online in Tamriel or adventuring through the Forgotten Realms in Neverwinter. However, he tries almost every MMORPG that hits the market. Yet he prefers to return to the fantasy world of Tamriel.
The entire world suddenly felt foreign to me in German. I didn’t know many terms and place names and had to figure out which English terms matched them. Only when I changed the language to English did that familiar feeling slowly return.
With the Morrowind expansion, the game then managed to win me over completely. The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind is one of the best parts of the series for me. Precisely because the story does not take place in a classic, Central European influenced fantasy scenario. The inhospitable island of Vvardenfell with its gigantic mushrooms and the culture of the Dunmer fascinated me. Therefore, I felt comfortable in ESO: Morrowind right away.
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ESO: Morrowind brought back the feeling of The Elder Scrolls 3.
For me, the feeling grew stronger that I was in a “real” The Elder Scrolls. The fight against the dragons in Elsweyr brought particularly nostalgic feelings. Because my first character I created in The Elder Scrolls: Arena was a Khajiit. Fun Fact: Back then, Khajiit were human beings who, while descending from a cat folk, did not look like we know them today.
In 2020, the return to Skyrim followed. The Greymoor expansion created almost the same feeling for me as The Elder Scrolls 5. Not only because of the familiar locations in the snowy landscape of Skyrim, but especially because of the Blackreach. That massive dungeon reminded me of the long adventures I spent underground in TES 5: Skyrim, where I fought against Falmer and other creatures.
Now the Blackwood expansion is upcoming. And the skepticism I had at the beginning for ESO has completely disappeared over the years and with the latest expansions.
I am very much looking forward to returning to Oblivion, facing off against the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon again, and discovering the stories my NPC companions have to tell.
A really good MMORPG, but also a very good Elder Scrolls
This is what I appreciate about The Elder Scrolls Online: I love experiencing stories in an online role-playing game, having quests that convey more about the world and its history. That is exactly what ESO is all about. While I was initially unsure whether it would be a hindrance to make an MMORPG out of a single-player RPG, it has developed into a great strength of the game.
Yes, many MMORPGs have interesting worlds, quests, and stories, but ESO uniquely evokes that feeling of “coming home” for me. I was already roaming in Tamriel around 27 years ago. I can still visit those places now, together with friends. Everything feels so familiar.
Moreover, Zenimax can tell really good stories, and exploring the game world is at the forefront. Even an adventure without a previously received quest can become exciting. Just as it is indeed the case in the single-player parts of the series. I don’t necessarily have to play with others. If I want to go out alone, I can still achieve something – with the upcoming NPC companions even more.
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Everything in ESO feels so “rounded”, thought out, and good. While in Neverwinter I travel from a relatively small area to another, and the city of Neverwinter is under constant siege, in ESO I feel like I’m traveling in a huge, interconnected world. And my actions have consequences.
In many other large MMORPGs, something bothers me:
World of Warcraft has always felt too colorful for me, and I could never relate much to the world. I prefer the darker tones of ESO.
Black Desert looks fantastic, but I never feel like I’m in a world that has as rich a lore as Tamriel.
And in ArcheAge, the sandbox aspect is too much in the foreground. I miss the exciting stories that the developers have crafted for me.
It is, of course, always subjective to find a game good, and everyone has their own opinion. For me, however, The Elder Scrolls Online has developed into the best MMORPG over the years, which still remains a very good Elder Scrolls.
In Wargaming’s Naval Battle MMO World of Warships you can now buy special ships. The powerful battleships feature none other than King Kong and Godzilla as commanders. Additionally, there are special goodies, but at a steep price.
Here’s what Godzilla and King Kong are all about: Wargaming, the developers of World of Warships, are known for regularly offering special skins for their ships. Ships from the Warhammer universe and Transformers have already made their way into the game, and in the sister game World of Tanks, even the legendary Chuck Norris got to hop into a tank.
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On May 31, 2021, there will again be a crossover offer: You can purchase an American and a Japanese battleship of tier VIII, which will feature the monsters Godzilla and King Kong from the current blockbuster movie.
What’s in the Premium Packages
What are the contents of the packages? The fully upgraded monster ships are the USS North Carolina (King Kong) and the Amagi from the Imperial Navy (Godzilla). The strengths of the US battleship lie in its long range, while the Japanese ship impresses with powerful salvo fire.
The monsters are fully animated on the deck of the ship and serve as fully upgraded commanders with 10 skill points.
Additionally, you get:
A docking space in the harbor
A permanent paint job in the monster’s look
85 single-use camouflages
Flag for Team Godzilla or King Kong
A battle mission for +200 percent experience
How can one imagine the monsters on the ships? The monsters, who also function as the commanders of the ships, have their own voice lines, and you can expect wild gorilla grunts and Godzilla’s typical roar.
However, there is a regrettable disappointment: The monsters only frolic around on your ships in the harbor. While many fans looked forward to having fully animated monsters in battles, this hope must sadly give way to gameplay reality.
After all, a towering giant ape would significantly enlarge the silhouette of the ship and make it easier to spot and hit. And nobody wants to spend a lot of money on a ship that has massive disadvantages in combat.
So you can only admire Godzilla and King Kong on the ship in the harbor. In battle, it seems the monsters somehow direct the ships from afar.
Fans find the monsters cool, but less so the price
How do players react? The reactions of many Warships fans have been overwhelmingly positive. The idea of carrying out naval battles with giant monsters as commanders seems to have been well received. Here are some comments:
„This is the only “WTF crossover” I want!”
„I’m Team Godzilla! When is it coming out?”
„I’m super excited and can’t wait to see how this goes!”
What do players like less? However, the enthusiasm of some fans noticeably diminished when the prices of the packages were announced. The monster ships are a bit more expensive than regular premium ships of this tier, which cost on average around 40 euros.
The King Kong package regularly costs 75.33 euros.
Godzilla is slightly cheaper at 72.92 euros
The two ships together regularly cost 150.11 euros
At the time of this article, you could grab the ships with a 10 percent discount and the total package with a 20 percent discount.
Nevertheless, this is still too expensive for some fans, and many users complain bitterly:
„After I see the announcement: Oh yes! – After I see the price: My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined!”
„My wallet is in danger!”
„The paintjobs are cool, but they are not worth these exorbitant prices!”
Ultimately, it’s up to you as fans whether the cool monsters on your ships and their unique voice effects are worth the money. However, even without monsters, World of Warships is an entertaining MMO. You can find more exciting multiplayer online shooters for PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC in our current best-of list. There are 14 promising titles that will still be a lot of fun in 2021.
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Destiny 2 has received the new quest weapon “Null Composer” in Season 14. Read here how to quickly master the quest Sacred Fusion and whether the new fusion rifle can keep up with the legendary Question of Fate.
About this weapon: The fusion rifle Null Composer is a new legendary weapon from Season 14. It is the only quest weapon in the season of the Splicer.
Quest weapons can be earned through a specific quest.
The fusion rifle has predetermined perks and properties from which you select the best combination – a Bungie curated God-Roll.
Thus, Null Composer inherits the legacy of the popular top-tier fusion rifle Question of Fate. MeinMMO clarifies in this article how strong the new quest weapon is and how to complete the quest “Sacred Fusion” in record time.
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The quest “Sacred Fusion” gives you the choice
How to obtain Null Composer: Visit weaponsmith Banshee-44 in the Tower. You will receive the quest “Sacred Fusion” from the robot vendor. The unique aspect of this questline is that you can complete it in all three core activities.
You receive quest progress
In Strikes (PvE)
In Gambit (PvEvP)
In the Crucible (PvP)
Why this is good: Thus, the quest takes the same path as the quest weapon from the previous Season 13: Plünderer-Salve. You are not tied to any specific activity but can play what suits you.
This is excellent for the start of a season, as playing various activities can also quickly boost your power level.
Remember to equip the appropriate “Wealth perk” on your ghost to obtain additional activity-specific weapons.
What does the quest want? To obtain Null Composer from “Sacred Fusion,” you must achieve two objectives. You can tackle both tasks in parallel or sequentially.
Collect 8,500 points: You earn points for every kill in Strikes, Crucible, and Gambit matches. If you use a fusion rifle, Suppression, or Solar damage and additionally the Stasis focus, you earn significantly more points per kill.
Complete matches: You earn about 3% for each completed core activity. If you play harder Nightfall Strikes or win in Crucible and Gambit matches, you earn about 5%. Once you reach 100%, this task is complete.
Quickly obtain Null Composer in Season 14
How to quickly get 8,500 points: You should fully focus on a fusion rifle loadout. Equip a fusion rifle as your special weapon and as your power weapon. Ideally, ensure that your weapons deal Solar damage.
Cartesian Coordinates: The legendary fusion rifle with Solar damage drops randomly as a World Drop
Ternary System: The legendary fusion rifle with Solar damage can be obtained after Gambit matches
Thousand Voices: The exotic Solar fusion rifle for the power slot is obtained in the raid “Last Wish”
The powerful exotic Thousand Voices is a Solar fusion rifle
The fastest way to earn points is by using 2 Solar fusion rifles in combination with the Stasis focus.
It is also important to pack the right mods.
Fusion Rifle Ammo Finder costs 2 energy and is equipped in the helm
Fusion Rifle Loader costs 3 energy and is equipped in the gloves
Enhanced Reserves for fusion rifles costs 2 energy and fits in the chest armor
Fusion Rifle Plunderer costs 2 energy and belongs in the boots
Additionally, you can use the Arc mod “Rapid Reload” to charge up with kills using fusion rifles with Light and further increase reload speed
Quickly get kills: To farm the necessary kills quickly, it is advisable to rampage in Strikes. Here you will often find ammunition and a bunch of weak enemies. With the loadout described above, you will accumulate points for kills significantly faster than the required activities.
These activities go fastest: Strikes give you many points but are usually much longer than the other two options. We recommend Gambit matches. They are quick (5-10 minutes) and if desired, you can also get plenty of kills here.
Alternatively, the Crucible is currently a good option at the start of the season. From May 11 to May 18, the Team Scorched mode is active. The rounds in this fun mode end very quickly, and you don’t need to be a good PvP player. Additionally, the only weapon that all can use is a Solar cannon – equip the Stasis focus and earn even more points.
Obtain all 3 ornaments for the quest weapon
Once you have mastered the quest “Sacred Fusion” and Banshee-44 has handed you Null Composer, you can visually customize the weapon and unlock ornaments. You now have access to 3 additional quests.
Zavala sends you into Nightfall Strikes
The Drifter wants to see how you get multi-kills with fusion rifles in Gambit matches
Lord Shaxx wants Solar and fusion kills in PvP and 3 rank ups (Valor)
The strike, gambit, and crucible ornament for Null Composer
As a reward, you will receive an ornament from each NPC with which you can visually adapt Null Composer to the respective activity.
How strong is Null Composer?
What the fusion rifle can do: Null Composer deals Void damage and is a 540 fusion rifle. This means that the weapon has a very short charge time and increased reserves. Additionally, the fusion rifle reloads faster when the entire magazine is empty. However, the damage of each of the 7 “bolts” per shot is slightly lower.
What perks are available? For quest weapons, you can choose from two perks for Perk Slot 1 and Slot 2 each. With other legendary weapons, you typically find only one perk, which you then have to settle for. This allows you to customize the weapon depending on the activity.
Feeding Frenzy (Slot 1): Each rapid kill with Null Composer continuously increases reload speed
Heating Up (Slot 1): Kills increase precision and stability and improve vertical recoil
Vorpal Weapon (Slot 2): Increases damage by 25% with a full magazine and causes enemies to explode on kills
Enhanced Reserves (Slot 2): The less ammunition you have in the magazine, the higher the damage
Can the new weapon keep up with the Question of Fate?
When it became known before the start of Season 14 that Bungie was reviving Vorpal Weapon, it was immediately referred to as Question of Fate 2.0. This top weapon held a firm slot in the loadout for many Guardians and was especially strong in PvE. Is the playstyle now identical to back then?
This is how to play Null Composer in PvE: Null Composer is excellent in PvE for quickly decimating large groups of adds. With Feeding Frenzy and Vorpal Weapon, you sweep away entire hordes. You reload after each shot – thanks to Feeding Frenzy, it happens really fast, and each shot hits hard and makes enemies fly apart.
This differs from the playstyle that Question of Fate had. Here you would have taken a charged shot, stowed the weapon, and waited for it to reload itself. Question of Fate, however, dealt more damage per shot due to its archetype.
What about PvP? In the Crucible, you use the combination of Heating Up and Enhanced Reserves. Since you start with 2 shots for fusion rifles after a spawn, Enhanced Reserves is always active, and after the first kill, the following kill becomes significantly easier thanks to improved stats.
Conclusion: Null Composer has lost some kick compared to Question of Fate, but still fills the big shoes excellently. Every Guardian can earn the quest weapon in just a few hours and has a really good tool at hand.
The playstyle is somewhat different, but equally effective, and hardly any other legendary special weapon clears through hordes of many smaller and medium-strength enemies as quickly. In PvP, Null Composer is even better than Question of Fate; only the rapid-fire archetype is currently not the most popular in the Crucible. Particularly among Void fusion rifles, there is strong competition from the harder-hitting but slower types.
What do you think of Null Composer? Did you miss a strong fusion rifle? Would you have preferred a 1:1 of Question of Fate 2.0, or is the slightly different playstyle a cool idea from Bungie? Let us know in the comments.
Microsoft is now testing a new program where you can register for the purchase of an Xbox Series X. This is intended to combat scalpers. Microsoft wants to test the program in the USA first, before it comes to Europe.
Microsoft now wants to make it a bit easier for Xbox One owners to get a next generation console. For this, Microsoft has launched the “Console Purchase Pilot” program. Microsoft has officially presented this program on Twitter (via Twitter.com)
The new program is primarily aimed at Xbox players
To even be part of the “Console Purchase Pilot” program, you need to be part of the “Xbox Insider” program.
According to Microsoft, the Insider program is primarily aimed at “passionate Xbox fans” to give them the opportunity to provide feedback to the company on Xbox system updates and new features.
How does this work exactly? There are currently a few restrictions for joining the “Console Purchase Pilot”:
The project applies to users of the “Xbox Insider Program” and owners of an Xbox One
The number of consoles is limited, so not everyone who registers will get a spot.
After registering for the “Console Purchase Pilot”, all interested parties are placed in a draw from which they will be randomly selected. Those selected will then have the opportunity to purchase an Xbox console.
The consoles are offered by Microsoft at the MSRP. This means you get an Xbox Series S for 299 euros and an Xbox Series X for 499 euros. You do not pay scalper prices that are significantly above the original price.
What are the chances of getting an Xbox Series X? The chances are higher than if you try to buy a console at retail. Because scalpers and bots have significantly lower chances of getting a console.
In Germany, you still have to be patient: The project currently only starts in the USA. If the test with the “Console Purchase Pilot” is successful, Microsoft is likely to expand the program to other countries. However, this is just a guess and not an official statement from Microsoft.
If you don’t want to wait that long, don’t need 4k performance, and don’t have any game discs, you could also consider looking at the Xbox Series S. MeinMMO gives you detailed information on who might benefit from the small console:
If you might want to secure your chance for the “Console Purchase Pilot” program in the future or simply test new features on the Xbox One or Series X, you can register for the Insider program with just a few steps:
Navigate to the Xbox Store on your Xbox.
Then search for “Xbox Insider Hub” in the search field.
On the product page of the “Xbox Insider Hub”, select Buy/Install.
Then start the app and select “Insider Content”.
Under System, select the option Xbox One / Series X Update Preview and choose either Participate or Manage.
Then you can select the preview ring. If you are new, you can only select the Omega ring.
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MeinMMO reader Chris is a passionate player of Monster Hunter Rise and has written a user review of the game that we don’t want to withhold from you.
Monster Hunter Rise is the latest installment in Capcom’s Monster Hunter series, which has also conquered the Western market since Monster Hunter World.
After Monster Hunter World did not find its way to the Nintendo platforms, the series returns exclusively to the Switch until 2021. Monster Hunter Rise stays true to the familiar pattern:
We forge weapons and equipment,
prepare for battle with items and provisions,
hunt larger and more dangerous monsters,
dismantle them for parts to forge new and stronger equipment and weapons to hunt even greater monsters.
This spiral of hunting for new loot and ever-greater challenges has lost none of its fascination in Rise, which has made the series so popular.
I made my first attempts in the Monster Hunter franchise on the Wii with Monster Hunter 3 Tri and failed miserably at the complexity and depth (not to mention my lack of skill…).
But fortunately, I wasn’t alone in this experience, as Capcom decided to make the series more beginner-friendly with Monster Hunter World – and millions of new monster hunters were born. Rise continues this path consistently and builds on the great success of its predecessor while not shying away from new and original ideas.
New Features in Monster Hunter Rise
The first of these new features greets us at character creation. In addition to our feline companion, the Palico, we can now also take humanity’s best friend on the hunt – the Palamutes.
We can customize these companions with different color patterns and equip them with armor and weapons throughout the game, as these four-legged friends actively support us in battle in the harsh world surrounding Kamura Village.
The areas around Kamura, which serves as our central preparation location, are significantly larger and more vertical than in World, and our Palamutes help us here as well. By holding down the A button, our loyal companion acts as a mount, allowing us to navigate through the areas much faster.
Yes, you are a good boy. Give me a paw!
Wire Bugs: Your New Friends in MHR
Another handy new feature is the Wire Bugs. With these little guys, we swing into the air and climb walls as if we were a certain friendly spider from the neighborhood.
This is necessary because the so-called Irrlitzes are waiting for us on many rocks and cliffs. These are small, glowing insects that give us temporary bonuses to things like attack or stamina, making our hunts noticeably easier.
In general, Kamura’s wildlife proves to be extremely useful and helpful. A poison frog here, a falling bug there – we can use all this to make our hunts for the big creatures easier.
But back to our Wire Bugs. They also allow us to execute completely new attacks with the known 14 weapons. These range from classic choices like Great Sword and Bow to the Morph Axe.
Veterans will feel right at home here as the combos from World have largely been retained. Newcomers need to prepare for a learning curve, as without mastering the weapons, they will find themselves flat on the ground faster than they can say Anjanath. As an old longsword user, I, at least, was spared from that.
The Wire Bugs are a new feature in Rise and very versatile.
I jumped on my Palamute, elegantly swung through the air with my Wire Bugs, and into my first battle. And behold – the handy little ones trigger yet another new feature. The Wyvern Riding. If we hit our target repeatedly with Wire Bug attacks, we can bind the monster to the ground and allow us to ride it.
Then we can control our oversized horse for a short time and even execute attacks against other monsters. If we do this a few times, we can unleash a powerful attack before being thrown off. Or we can simply let our colleague ram into the next rock wall and deal massive damage.
The New Mode: Rampage
But in Rise, the monsters no longer simply allow us to craft ourselves new boots from their leathery skin – they fight back! This is where the new quest type Rampage comes in. In a sort of tower defense, we must defend Kamura against attacks from the monsters that assault our gate in multiple waves.
For this, we build ballistae and cannons at designated points or place bomb barrels to stop the hordes of monsters. It’s a successful and fun change of pace from the everyday life of a monster hunter. However, I found the Rampage quest a bit chaotic and too long, especially when playing alone.
For the successful defense of the village, there are new switch skills the first time around. These are special actions that are unique to each weapon. They allow us to swap certain combos and thus adapt our playstyle to our preferences.
In Rampage, you must defend your village against furious hordes of monsters.
The Monsters Remain the Highlight
However, the highlight remains the hunt for monsters in different areas. Rise offers plenty of variety for the eyes, from snowy regions to lava caves to deserts.
The reason for our travels to different regions – no idea. Storytelling has never been a strength of the series, but in Rise, it is so superficial and incidental that one could completely do without it.
But to be honest – who cares about the story when a Pukei-Pukei poisons me for the twelfth time or I panic roll around when a Diablos buries itself in the sand?
The monsters are excellently designed and animated. Each of the enormous bruisers comes with their own movement patterns and abilities that need to be quickly learned to avoid falling short.
When two of these dangerous representatives cross paths in an area, they will proceed to attack each other. This deals massive damage to both and looks fantastic.
Of course, classic monsters like Königs-Ludroth from Monster Hunter 3 are also present.
The Presentation of the Game is Neatly Packaged
Overall, the presentation of Monster Hunter Rise, despite the somewhat limited capabilities of the Nintendo Switch, is at a good level. Graphically, the game can definitely hold its own, despite a few blocky and muddy environment textures. Monsters, weapons, and armors look outstanding. However, the console must occasionally pay tribute to the graphical spectacle. Especially in battles with multiple monsters, the performance noticeably drops and falls below the 30 FPS mark, both in handheld and TV mode.
The soundtrack captures the Japanese style wonderfully, and the sound effects during battles are rich and suitably underscore the on-screen action. It’s also great that our character alerts us to heavy monster attacks through various phrases. However, the repetitive remarks when pursuing or dismantling the monsters can be somewhat annoying.
For understandable hit feedback, smooth rendering is incredibly important, especially in the action-heavy and fast-paced battles. Furthermore, the hitboxes of the monsters are not always clear, and attacks can still take down my hero even when I am clearly out of reach.
This is frustrating, especially on higher difficulty levels, when a few attacks are enough to completely drain the health bar. At the beginning, this is still bearable, as the battles are still manageable – in the endgame, however, this is different, and especially newcomers must expect a challenging experience and some screen deaths.
Conclusion
Overall, Monster Hunter Rise is a very good installment in the series and is among the best and most beautiful games currently available on the Switch. However, its full potential will likely only be realized next year with its release on PC, when the battles can flow smoothly at 60 FPS and with a bit more polish on screen.
Happy hunting – wishes Chris from the EnrageTimer podcast (via Spotify).
Also, let us know your own impressions of Monster Hunter Rise in the comments. Have you played it? Did you enjoy it? Speak up and discuss with us.
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Slowly but surely, the release of the new Battlefield 6 is gaining momentum. After the announcement of the official reveal, EA shared more details about the new shooter – including a release window and information about the release on the old consoles PS4 and Xbox One.
What’s going on? Electronic Arts released a financial report for its expired quarter January – March 2021. In the context of the financial report, publisher EA shared new information about its major shooter Battlefield 6. EA commented on:
The release window for BF6
The release on the old consoles PS4/Xbox One
The rumor of an annual Battlefield title like Call of Duty
Battle Royale for Battlefield 6
MeinMMO brings you the information.
EA confirms BF6 release in 2021 and last-gen release
What is there to know about the release? EA confirmed the release window and intends to bring Battlefield 6 in the third financial quarter. This is the period from October to December 2021. Even before the current announcement, this period was considered very likely. Now, EA has reaffirmed the release window, raising hopes that Battlefield 6 will be released in 2021.
No further information about development progress was provided. EA wants to start sharing more information after the release of the reveal trailer next month. EA has not yet been very specific, but spoke of “epic battles, an incredible number of players, a lot of destruction, and innovative and creative modes”.
What is there to know about the old consoles? Battlefield 6 aims to utilize the power of the new console generation (PS5 and Xbox Series X) while remaining playable on the old devices PS4 and Xbox One. This information was also part of the speculations beforehand, and now EA has officially confirmed it.
Battlefield aims to become even bigger – but can the old consoles handle it?
The topic was also addressed by Andrew Wilson, the CEO and head of Electronic Arts. There are quite a few players who assume that Battlefield 6 will lower its own aspirations. This would make it easier to run smoothly on the old consoles and look good.
The CEO was asked about this and responded to the critics that Battlefield 6 is oriented around the capabilities of the new consoles. The number of players, the extent of destruction during matches, or even the performance of artificial intelligence in the game – everything is to be aligned with the power of the new consoles.
To create the versions for the old console generation, he fully trusts his team and says: “[…] our Frostbite team, our ‘Digital Services’ teams, and our game teams have incredible experience in getting the best out of the last generation consoles,[…] so that these games will look great.” CEO Wilson believes that the general technical progress and the experience of the Battlefield teams ensure that even the old consoles PS4 and Xbox One can deliver strong performance.
Battlefield 6: Battle Royale still possible – but no new information
What was said about an annual Battlefield offshoot and Battle Royale? Both were briefly mentioned, but there is no further information on either. “Currently, there is nothing to announce about an annual release of Battlefield or the types of modes in the upcoming game,” said CEO Wilson. He referred to next month and promised that after the release of the reveal trailer in June, more information will be shared step by step.
The rumors about an approach to the business model of Call of Duty are unlikely to die down. CoD has been releasing a paid title annually since 2005 and has been very successful for a long time. Especially since Modern Warfare in 2019 and the release of the Battle Royale Warzone a few months later, the player numbers for Call of Duty have only been heading one way – upwards. That’s why Battlefield 6 is likely to be a bit more like CoD: Warzone.
Moreover, EA stated some time ago that they want to transfer the success of their annual sports games (FIFA) to other franchises like Battlefield. However, how this will look remains to be seen.
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Season 14, the Season of the Splicer, for Destiny 2 has begun and traditionally there are new exotic weapons and armor pieces for players to chase after. MeinMMO shows you which new exotics are already known and how you can get them.
The new season focuses on the fight against the Vex. The nasty machines have managed to trap the Last City on Earth in a simulation where eternal darkness prevails. Now it’s up to the Guardians to hack the Vex network and retrieve humanity’s last refuge from the darkness.
To make it a bit easier, the Guardians traditionally receive fresh toys – including new exotics. Below you will find out which new weapon and armor exotics await you in the Season of the Splicer.
Here are the new exotic weapons from Season 14
At the beginning of the new season, 5 new exotics are known so far that will enhance the Guardians’ arsenal – 2 of these are new weapons.
Kryosthesie 77K – Hand Cannon
What does this weapon exotic do? The hand cannon is used in the Kinetic slot and consumes primary ammunition. Alongside the exotic grenade launcher Clutch of the Redeemer, it is so far the 2nd weapon to utilize the Stasis element.
The exotic perk is called Variable Trigger: Pressing and releasing the fire button fires single shots. If you hold the fire button while the perk Liquid Cooling is activated, a Charged Shot is fired.
The 2nd perk Liquid Cooling means that precision final blows with this weapon enable a Charged Shot for a short time. Targets hit by this special shot will be immediately frozen at the cost of the entire magazine.
How to get this weapon? It’s quite straightforward: This exotic comes through the new Season Pass for Season 14.
For buyers of the Season Pass, it is available right at level 1
For all other players, it then becomes available for free at level 35 of the Season Pass
This is what the exotic masterwork catalyst does: As a masterwork variant, the weapon gains a new perk: Cold Efficiency. When you shatter a frozen target, the weapon’s magazine is refilled from reserves.
Vex Mythoclast – Fusion Rifle
What does this weapon exotic do? This is an iconic returner from Destiny 1. It is a Solar Fusion Rifle for the Energy slot, but according to the database it uses primary ammunition.
The exotic perk is called Timeless Mythoclast and means that with every pull of the trigger, a single projectile is fired.
The second special perk is called Temporal Conflux. Defeating targets generates overload stacks.
The overload is important for the alternative weapon function. At full overload, you can switch between firing modes. In the alternative firing mode, you must hold the trigger to charge and fire stronger, linear fusion projectiles.
How to get this weapon? This weapon is available in the returned raid “The Glass Vault” – likely as a random drop from the end boss.
This is what the exotic masterwork catalyst does: As a masterwork variant, the weapon gains a new perk: Calculated Balance. Larger overload stacks increase the weapon’s stability.
Here are the new exotic armor pieces from Season 14
Alongside the 2 new weapon exotics, 3 fresh armor exotics will also be added in Season 14.
How to get the new exotic armor pieces: All 3 new armor exotics are available as random drops from bosses of the corresponding lost sectors on Legend and Grandmaster difficulty. However, you must master these activities solo.
Path of the Burning Steps – Titan Leg Armor
What does this armor exotic do? This exotic can essentially be used by all Titans. The exotic perk is called Firewalker and means that solar final blows regularly grant an increasing bonus to weapon damage.
As the wearer, you are harder to slow down or freeze with Stasis, and when you break out (of Stasis freeze), you take no damage and generate a solar energy burst around you.
Star Eater Scales – Hunter Leg Armor
What does this armor exotic do? The new leg armor is aimed at all Hunter subclasses. Through the exotic perk Feast of Light, the wearer receives additional super energy when picking up Orbs of Power. When their super energy is full and they pick up an Orb of Power, their super energy becomes overcharged.
The wearer then receives a healing boost upon activation, as well as a bonus to their super damage. At maximum overload, a shield is also granted.
Boots of the Inventor – Warlock Leg Armor
What does this armor exotic do? The Warlock leg armor can also be universally used by all subclasses. The exotic perk is called Blessing of Order and does the following: When you stand in a Healing Rift, you create Nobles Seekers that seek out your allies who are not in the Rift and heal them.
When you stand in a Empowering Rift, Nobles Seekers are created that grant both you and your ally a damage bonus. If a Noble Seeker finds one of your allies, the duration of your Rift is briefly extended while you stand in it. Reminiscent of the weapon exotic Lumina.
Is there more to come?
As far as exotic armors are concerned, this should be everything according to experiences from previous seasons. While there are currently no concrete hints for exotic weapons, it is historically likely and even probable that during the season a new secret exotic quest will follow, at the end of which another new weapon exotic awaits the Guardians. There is currently no official information about this.
What do you think of the new exotics of Season 14? Is there a must-have for you? Or do all the currently known new exotics leave you completely cold? Let us know and other readers of MeinMMO in the comments.
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The beta of the PvP-heavy MMORPG Crowfall is currently ongoing. If you want to check it out, you can play for free right now – until the release.
Here’s how to participate: You create an account on the official website of the MMORPG Crowfall. Then you log in (via Crowfall’s beta website). Now use the following code:
CROWBETAHERO
This will grant you direct access to the current beta testing phase. You then download the client and you’re ready to play.
How long can you play? The beta will last until the release of the MMORPG, which is expected to happen sometime this year. Until then, you can participate in the testing phase with the code mentioned above and play as much as you like.
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In the video, you can see what to expect in the beta of Crowfall.
What happens to access at the game’s release? Once Crowfall officially launches, you will need to purchase access to the game if you want to play. It is a Buy2Play title, so there are no subscription fees.
Your beta access cannot be used for the release version.
When is the release of the MMORPG? The developers have only announced that the launch will take place in 2021. Currently, there is a rumor that the announcement for the release date could be made after the ECS Tournament, the Eternal Champions Series 2021 of Crowfall, on May 30.
What is Crowfall about? The MMORPG is also referred to as a “Throne War Simulator”. You travel as a kind of divine being from your Eternal Kingdom into campaign worlds to fight for valuable resources. PvP is at the forefront.
You build fortresses that you also have to defend and engage in large conquest wars and siege battles for victory. At the end of the campaign, the world is destroyed by the so-called Hunger. You then return to your Eternal Kingdom, which you expand with the resources gathered until the next campaign starts.
This means that there is no persistent game world where your hero lives. The game is therefore aimed more at PvP fans and players who enjoy strategy games. You need to act tactically in the campaigns and are essentially always playing some kind of mission.
Will you participate in the beta of Crowfall? Are you excited for the release?
Anyone looking to start a match in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team is receiving an error message. When will the servers be fully online again?
This is the problem: Anyone currently wanting to start an online match in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team or Volta sees the following message instead of a starting match: “Joining a match is temporarily disabled. Sorry, this should be possible again shortly. Please try again later.” Matches are currently not possible.
FIFA 21 servers accessible again from late morning
Update, 11:50 AM: Creating matches is now active again.
Update, 11:00 AM: As of the current status, creating matches is still not active again.
When can you play again? As announced by the “FIFA Direct Communication” channel on Twitter, scheduled maintenance is currently being carried out. This is set to last from 08:00 AM (German time) to 11:00 AM late in the morning.
Creating matches has already been disabled half an hour earlier. Besides FIFA 21, the titles FIFA 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 are affected.
While players can generally still access the game and can engage in trading on the transfer market in FUT, for example, proper matches should only be possible again from 11:00 AM German time.
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This is currently worth it in FIFA 21: As soon as the servers are back online, you can start normal matches again. There are currently several opportunities to secure strong rewards. For example, you can secure top striker Alexander Isak by completing some tasks. However, this will only be possible for a few more days, so you should hurry.
Lastly, the qualification for the Weekend League is also currently ongoing. You can collect points in Division Rivals as usual to participate on the weekend. The Weekend League is currently more worthwhile than usual. Since the start of Team of the Year, the strong TOTS cards are in the Weekend League rewards.
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Legendary items for twinks in World of Warcraft will soon be much easier to craft. Because you can farm much more soul ash than before.
Torghast has evolved, also accompanied by the long content drought, from one of the main features of WoW: Shadowlands to a nuisance for many players. The long farming of soul ash repeatedly does not please everyone. Blizzard is now trying to address the issue and has planned some changes for Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination. Basically, most restrictions on soul ash will be lifted.
What is the problem? While some players do enjoy Torghast, the Tower of the Damned is also wearing thin for many frequent players. Especially since you have to enter the tower again and again for each character to gather enough soul ash for crafting legendary items. However, with Patch 9.1, this will likely become significantly easier, as the latest update on the PTR shows.
Blizzard is hard at work on Torghast – there is more soul ash and more options for twinks.
What will change? The maximum soul ash you can obtain from Torghast in each corridor will be increased by 50%. Instead of the usual 570 soul ash for completing level 8, you would get a whopping 855 soul ash.
Additionally, there will likely be another change: you are no longer restricted to completing a specific corridor only once per week. Instead, you can revisit the same corridor over and over again and earn soul ash with each visit. However, only the first successful completion will grant the full amount; afterwards, you will receive only a partial amount. How big exactly that will be remains to be seen.
What does this mean? In plain English, this means that with Patch 9.1, you can more or less craft a legendary item “immediately” for every character at level 60. You don’t have to wait several weeks, but can visit Torghast as often as you like until you have the required soul ash.
Farming soul ash will also be simplified, as you can send excess soul ash from your other characters to a twink. So, anyone who wants can simply power through Torghast repeatedly with their top-equipped character and then send the ash to a second character who would never have managed it alone.
Please note that this information is still from the PTR. A lot could change before the release of Patch 9.1.
