The Twitch streamer TimTheTatman is not a big player in CoD Warzone, but sometimes he has a streak. However, this will be ruined by his new arch-nemesis: A hacking stream sniper has set his sights on him.
This is the situation:
TimTheTatman is one of the most popular streamers on Twitch. He is ranked 9th globally among followers. More than 37,000 people watch him when he goes live. He is known for his good-natured, sometimes a bit clumsy style
In CoD Warzone, a stream sniper has been targeting him for several days. A guy named “Wolf” is trying to log into CoD Warzone so that he ends up in TimTheTatman’s games. The stream sniper watches him in the game through his Twitch channel and kills him on purpose. He apparently also uses cheating tools, like an aim-bot
This time TimTheTatman was on an amazing round
Stream sniper kills Twitch streamer 3 times in a few minutes
This makes the kill so bitter: The cruel thing about this action this time was that the round was going exceptionally well for TimTheTatman. The 31-year-old is not usually an outstanding player, but he has his moments. A round in CoD Warzone was now going outstandingly well.
After about 15 minutes, TimTheTatman had 21 kills and was in a great mood. He was caught up in fantasies of omnipotence in the chat with his friends. He talked about how he would now kill the entire lobby and surpass his “personal record” of 29 kills in a CoD Warzone match.
But out of nowhere, he was shot by a sniper. His first reaction was immediately: “I’m going to sue this sniper. I’m not even joking.”
While his friends were laughing and reviving him, TimTheTatman shouted instructions in the chat on how to take down the sniper when he was killed a second time.
The Twitch streamer wanted to get serious now: It was his only mission to take out this sniper. His friends laughed even louder. A teammate noted: The sniper seemed to be only targeting TimTheTatman and ignored the other players.
The streamer thengot into a truck thinking he was safe: Seconds later he was caught by the sniper for the third time, who no longer allowed for a revival and killed him for good.
Stream sniper has been hunting him for 3 days
This was the realization: At that moment, TimTheTatman realized that the sniper was “the same guy” who had been hunting him for 3 days: A stream sniper who had it out for him.
He said he had already blocked the player named Wolf, but he keeps creating new accounts. Tim said: “I fucking hate you.”
It’s a half-serious mood he falls into: While his friends are just laughing and having a blast, TimTheTatman puts on a little show, banging on the table and shouting.
The scene starts around 15:27 minutes:
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This is how it ended: TimTheTatman was just complaining about the cheater again when he apparently let himself be killed by the streamer’s teammates on purpose, thus giving the team – without him – the victory.
The streamer tries to put a brave face on the bad situation but already seems annoyed as his friends are amused.
This is how it’s discussed: In the comments on YouTube, some point out to TimTheTatman that his “personal record game” only looked so good because some “friendly stream” snipers threw themselves in front of his gun and allowed themselves to be shot by him, thus donating him kills.
It seems that such a popular streamer as TimTheTatman simply does not play “Call of Duty: Warzone” as a normal person does.
In any case, TimTheTatman seems to embrace his role and play it wonderfully:
His fans apparently love to see him suffer a bit because they can identify with TimTheTatman this way.
There are several examples of such a pattern in pop culture: Herbert Feuerstein had to serve as a punching bag for Harald Schmidt in the show “Schmidteinander”.
In any case, TimTheTatman seems to embrace his role and play it wonderfully:
Amazon.de has launched the “Gaming Week”. Included are three laptops with RTX 3000, a Razer Blade, and a notebook from HP. We present the devices to you and reveal for whom the purchase might be worthwhile. Especially the Razer Blade 15 (2020) is currently available at a very good offer.
What are we presenting to you? Currently, there are several offers on Amazon.de for notebooks that provide enough power even for demanding gaming. We present to you five gaming notebooks that you can get during the Amazon Gaming Week.
How long do the offers last? The offers run from May 10 to May 13, 2021. During this period, the devices are on sale.
Gaming Laptop: What you should consider when buying
Here are some tips you should consider when buying a gaming laptop in 2021:
Graphics Card:
Gaming laptops with a GTX 1650 are on the lower performance level. If you are a casual gamer and do not care about beautiful graphics, you can take a look at these devices. For people who play Fortnite and games without high graphics requirements, the performance is completely sufficient.
With the GTX 1660 Ti and faster, you can play almost all modern titles on high settings. With these models, you will already benefit from higher FPS numbers – if your screen allows it.
The mobile variants of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, RTX 2070, and RTX 2080 offer enough power for maximum details and high frame rates. The new RTX 3000 mobile graphics chips are also at a similar performance level. However, prices are often above 1000 Euros.
RAM:
If you want to game with the laptop, at least 16 GB of RAM should be installed. If you want to be future-proof, you should even plan for 32 GB.
8 GB is more likely found in budget laptops. With laptops that only have 8 GB of RAM, you should ensure that you can replace or upgrade the RAM.
Interfaces:
HDMI, USB, LAN, and headphone ports should be present in every gaming notebook. A card reader can also be useful, but can also be retrofitted as an adapter.
Thunderbolt ports are particularly interesting. Here, especially large amounts of data can be transferred in a short time. External graphics cards (so-called eGPUs) can be connected via this.
Display Size:
Most gaming laptops are available in 15-inch and 17-inch sizes. Exceptions upwards and downwards, such as the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (14 inches), are also available.
15-inch models are usually a bit cheaper than 17-inch models and take up less space on the desk. 17-inch models can display more details due to their larger screen. If you want to be very mobile, the smaller variant is recommended.
Laptop or Gaming PC: Prices for good laptops start at 700 Euros and can easily exceed the 1000 Euro mark with adequate performance. Basically, you should consider what you need the device for.
If your future notebook is primarily going to be on the desk anyway, you should look for a desktop PC instead.
ASUS TUF Gaming Dash F15 (RTX 3060)
This is what the device offers: The gaming notebook from ASUS offers you sufficient power for most games with Intel’s i7-11370H, 16 GB of RAM, and a mobile RTX 3060.
The 144Hz display is also suitable for fast games like shooters. Thanks to DLSS technology, you also benefit from high frame rates on your gaming laptop.
The testers from IGN are quite satisfied with the device (via IGN.com). The device offers strong performance, decent battery life, and a comfortable keyboard for gamers and heavy typists. The laptop lasts around 9 hours in office operation and about 2 hours in gaming use. The price is also reasonable for the hardware.
For whom is the device suitable? The notebook has plenty of power even for demanding applications. The RTX 3060 delivers many FPS even at high settings (and with DLSS) and can make good use of the 144Hz display.
Pro
strong performance
144Hz display
decent battery life (9 hours office, 2 hours gaming)
good keyboard
Contra
weak trackpad (touchpad)
Where can you buy the device: You can currently get the notebook on Amazon for 1249.00 Euros (1349.00 €), so you save 100 Euros (7 %).
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GP76 Leopard 10UE-022 (RTX 3060)
This is what the device offers: The gaming notebook from MSI offers you an Intel i7-10870H, an RTX 3060, and 16 GB of RAM.
With a 17.3-inch display and 144Hz you get both a large and fast display. However, with 2.9 kg, the device is not exactly light and is therefore only partly intended for mobile use.
The English magazine Techradar tested the model with the RTX 3070 (via Techradar.com). The device delivers good performance, decent build quality, and an impressive display. The high weight and the noise and heat of the device are disadvantages.
For whom is the device suitable? The notebook offers you plenty of power for gaming. If you are looking for a simple gaming laptop with a great screen and decent build quality, you should take a look at the notebook from MSI. However, if you are looking for a device for mobile use away from the desk, you may not be happy.
Pro
good performance for newer games
great 17.3-inch display with 144 Hz
decent and clean build quality
Contra
high weight (about 3 kg)
loud and hot under load
partly not mobile-capable
Where can you buy the device: You can currently get the notebook on Amazon for 1749.00 Euros (1899.00 €), so you save 150 Euros (8 %).
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ASUS ROG TUF F15 (RTX 3070)
This is what the device offers: With the ASUS ROG TUF F15, you get a notebook with an Intel i7-11370H, 16 GB of RAM, and an RTX 3070.
With its 144Hz screen, ASUS aims to attract gamers of fast games.
Notebookcheck took a closer look at the device in a review (via Tomshardware.com). The gaming laptop offers you a good battery life and a fast screen, and the noise under load is also exemplary. However, the installed RTX 3070 does not reach its potential and resembles the performance of last-generation laptops with RTX 2000.
For whom is the device suitable? If you are looking for a well-built laptop with a good display and a weight of about 2 kg, then you should take a look at the TUF F15.
Where can you buy the device: You can currently get the notebook on Amazon for 1449.00 Euros (1549.00 €), so you save 100 Euros (6 %).
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Reading tip for the “Amazon Gaming Week”: If you are looking for accessories for your PC or laptop in addition to a gaming laptop, then take a look at the current offers on gaming headsets:
This is what the device offers: With the Razer Blade 15, you get a sleek gaming notebook with an Intel Core i7-10750H processor, GTX 1660 Ti, and 16 GB of RAM. Accompanying is a Full-HD display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It also features a modern Thunderbolt 3 interface.
The online magazine Notebookcheck tested the notebook (via Notebookcheck.com). It is praised for providing excellent and high-quality construction and decent performance even without a high-end graphics card. Criticism is mainly directed at the subpar performance of the Intel processor and the high noise under load.
For whom is the device suitable? With the Razer Blade 15 (2020), you can smoothly play all current games in Full-HD. Depending on the title, however, you may need to make slight concessions in details. If that does not bother you, you get a valuable gaming notebook with good performance.
Pro
excellent and high-quality construction
decent performance (GTX 1660 Ti)
Thunderbolt 3 interface
Full-HD display with 120 Hz
Contra
high noise under load
weak performance of the processor
no ray tracing
Where can you buy the device: You can currently get the notebook on Amazon for 1199.00 Euros (1599.00 €), so you save 400 Euros (25 %).
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HP OMEN 15-dh1657ng (RTX 2060)
This is what the device offers: With this HP gaming notebook, you get an Intel Core i5-10300H, 16 GB of RAM, and a GeForce RTX 2060. This allows you to play most modern titles smoothly even at high details. In addition, there is a 144Hz display, which is well-suited for fast games.
Notebookcheck tested the OMEN 15 with the RTX 2060 instead of the GTX 1660 Ti. The remaining hardware, such as the i5-10300H or the display, is identical (via Notebookcheck.com). In tests, the device mainly impresses with decent performance and good battery life. The device also offers Thunderbolt 3. However, the pure WiFi performance is not very convincing, and the device gets hot and loud under load.
For whom is the device suitable? If you are looking for a fast gaming notebook with enough power for modern titles and good battery life (6 hours office, 2 hours under load), you should check out the OMEN notebook.
Pro
fast gaming performance thanks to RTX 2060
good battery life (6 hours office, 2 hours gaming)
additional space for a second SATA SSD
Thunderbolt 3
Contra
mediocre WiFi performance
hot and loud under load
Where can you buy the device: You can currently get the notebook on Amazon for 1299.00 Euros (1499.00 €), so you save 400 Euros (13 %).
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More Gaming Notebooks with RTX 3000: At the large electronics fair CES 2021, gaming laptops with RTX 3000 were presented. MeinMMO presents them to you in detail in this article. Among them, there are also several new notebooks from Razer, MSI, and HP.
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Not every interested gamer still has a PlayStation 5 at home. The demand is far higher than the supply. However, due to a crisis in the supply of components, the situation for the PS5 remains tense according to experts.
Why is the PS5 still scarce? From the launch of the PS5 in November 2020, there was a lot of frustration among fans, as the demand for the console was far greater than the supply that Sony could produce. The result was absurd prices on eBay and such, which unfortunately have not improved.
However, those who hoped for improvement may be disappointed. In a confidential yet leaked conversation, Sony’s CFO Hiroki Totoki stated to analysts that the situation still looks bleak. The reason is likely the urgently needed semiconductors, which are currently scarce worldwide and thus slow down production:
I don’t believe that the demand will calm down this year, and even if we secure much more [semiconductors] and produce many more units of the PlayStation 5 next year, our supply will not catch up with the demand.
Hiroki Totoki, CFO of Sony
PS5 production continues to stall, but Sony is doing its best
Is there no hope at all? At least in an interview with the Japanese magazine Nikkei, Sony head Jim Ryan explained back in April that they are at least trying to secure additional semiconductors from suppliers, so that production can be increased a little bit.
However, Sony still expects high demand: Totoki explained to analysts that they still believe in a sustained high demand for the PS5:
We have sold over 100 million units of the PlayStation 4, and considering our market share and our good reputation, I can’t imagine that the demand will simply decrease.
The extreme demand for the PlayStation 5 is illustrated by absurd scenes from 2020, when desperate customers used all means to get a console: Despite chaotic conditions during pre-orders. A particularly absurd example of persistence was a father who stoically hit F5 for 13 hours to finally secure a console for his son.
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Leaks about Genshin Impact have almost become a daily occurrence. The latest leaked info may reveal that update 1.6 is likely to bring skins for some characters. MeinMMO shows you which skins are expected to come and what other info is known.
What is this leak about? The information comes from the Twitter account Project Celestia, which has previously published numerous accurate leaks. (via Twitter)
Currently, there are only skins for the characters’ gliders. This is likely to change with the upcoming major update.
Recently, Project Celestia shared an image of a skin for Jean, the Grandmaster of the Knights. The outfit is called “Sea Breeze Dandelion” and shows Jean in a summer bathing outfit. Normally, she wears a knight’s dress with a cloak.
Her sister Barbara is also getting a new summer outfit. (via Twitter)
Project Celestia, however, points out in the Twitter post that things may still change before the release of patch 1.6. There is still a possibility that the skins will not be part of the update.
Why is this so interesting? The characters are the most important feature in Genshin Impact for many players. There are numerous of them, each with their own traits, backstory, and unique style.
Apart from battles, players also spend a lot of time with their characters in other ways. Since update 1.4, it has been possible, for example, to go on dates with some of them.
It is still unclear how the skins will be unlocked
How to get the skins? At least for Barbara’s skin, it is known a bit more about how it will likely be unlocked. It is mentioned that there will be a quest that must be completed. This quest will likely be released with the update.
For Jean, it is still unknown how to get the skin. Under the Twitter post, players are concerned that the remaining skins can only be purchased with real money. Khaleed writes: “Don’t tell me I have to buy all these outfits or something similar… and that I can’t win them.” (via Twitter)
So it remains to be seen in what way these skins can be unlocked. Since Genshin Impact has a gacha system, it is likely that the skins will hardly be available without real money and will probably be available for a limited time.
There are currently numerous leaks and rumors related to update 1.6. It is rumored that the next big update will provide the Traveler with a new element.
When is update 1.6 expected to be released? The current release time is considered likely to be around the end of May or early June. Developer miHoYo plans to deliver updates every 6 weeks, with update 1.5 being released on April 28. This timeframe should fit.
Part of the update will likely be the new area Inazuma, which was actually expected for update 1.5. Although this patch brought a housing system and new characters, Inazuma was not included. Therefore, it is now considered likely that the new area will find its way to Genshin Impact with the upcoming update.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, bananas are permanently favored by the community. But what is the reason? Discover all sorts of curious information about bananas and the associated “Schali skins” here.
What’s the deal with bananas? Looking at the trends for Fortnite on Google, one term keeps popping up – “banana”. The yellow fruit is highly popular among fans. But why? What is it all about and how can this phenomenon be explained? The answer lies in a skin that was introduced to the game a long time ago.
Schali – It all started with a silly banana skin
When was the first banana introduced to the game? In Chapter 1 Season 8 of Fortnite, the theme was tropics and pirates. Since the setting was tropical, there was a humanoid banana as a skin in that Battle Pass. It looked quite content and friendly and appeared in various title images where it befriended the character Jonesy.
What happened next with the banana skins? Since the banana was already well-received by fans at that time, the idea was soon revisited. In the following 9th season, the trailer showed Jonesy and the banana “Schali” retreating into a bunker at the last moment.
They were still friends back then.
There, the two had a lot of fun until it became apparent that there were no supplies in the bunker. And as it had to happen: Jonesy hunts the poor Schali through the blender and treats himself to a banana smoothie. This theme was revisited multiple times, for example in a trailer for the merging worlds in Season 10, where a grim Schali encounters Jonesy in a kind of room between worlds and looks at him reproachfully.
Later, Schali appears repeatedly in skins, artwork, and videos – most recently in the trailer for Season 6 of Chapter 2, where the poor banana again meets Jonesy and then is brutally killed. It seems to be a tradition at Fortnite to torture the poor banana in various ways.
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What banana skins of Schali/Peely are there? Despite his tendency to meet cruel fates, Schali is a constant new skin in Fortnite. Here we present the coolest skins of Schali (in English, Peely):
Agent Schali: This skin of Schali depicts him as a grim agent in a black suit. This skin came with Chapter 2 Season 2 via the Battle Pass.
Schalius Maximus: This wacky skin shows Schali as a Roman general. The set with this skin was available on March 19, 2021.
Kolbi: This skin is a variant of Schali as a corn cob. It came to the shop on November 25, 2020.
Bone Schali: For the Halloween season of 2019, this gruesome skin was introduced. It depicts Schali as an undead being, half-skeletonized and dead.
S-1000: This skin depicts Schali as a living smoothie, which in turn shows him in a kind of robot body, the S-1000. This skin came to the shop on September 26, 2019.
Ohneschali: This crazy skin shows Schali without skin. So a naked banana, with its pale flesh exposed. It also wears swim trunks. This skin was part of the Summer Legends set from Season 3 of Chapter 2.
All Schalis at a glance.
How and where can you get the banana skins? Like all skins, those of Schali are not permanently available in the game. However, new Schali variants regularly appear in the shop or in Battle Passes. There is also a set in the shop called “Banana Gang” which will certainly appear from time to time. This set previously included the classic Schali, the Halloween Schali, and a banana pickaxe as well as fall animations.
And it’s also quite possible that a new Schali skin could appear in one of the upcoming seasons of Fortnite, as the banana remains a popular mascot in the game. If you think Schali is cool, but haven’t played Fortnite in a long time or have never tried it at all, we have an interesting article for you: Find out here if it’s worth jumping into colorful Battle Royale Fortnite in 2021.
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Destiny 2 brings back the beloved Uneinigkeit in Season 14. However, Bungie might disappoint many Guardians with the cult weapon, as it is a scout rifle, and this weapon category is currently performing quite poorly.
What Guardians are looking forward to: On May 11, a new season of the Splicer begins in Destiny 2. The now 14th season brings fresh activities, a “new/old” raid, and of course many weapons. Especially one returning weapon is now causing numerous joyful leaps: the Uneinigkeit (eng. Hung Jury SR4).
The legendary scout rifle was rooted in players’ inventories. So far, we only know of one image of the Uneinigkeit 2.0.
But the image was enough to make such statements: “This weapon makes Destiny players cry tears of joy” (via YouTube)
Some magazines headline: “One of the best weapons in Destiny is coming to Destiny 2” (via GameRant) or quite directly: “The season of the Splicer brings back the Uneinigkeit to Destiny 2” (via PCGamesN) to then burst into hymns of praise in the introduction.
Guardians fondly and rightly remember the iconic weapon. However, the return of Uneinigkeit is not looked upon favorably. We take a look at what made the weapon so beloved and why Bungie could be heading towards a major disappointment here.
Uneinigkeit comes along with Plug.One 1 (fusion rifle) and Uzume RR4 (sniper rifle) as a reward in the Dämmerung-Feuerprobe
That’s why everyone remembers: The popularity of Uneinigkeit is partly due to its stylish appearance. The typical “Dead Orbit” look with its white and black designs was a fashion constant in Destiny. Even today, Guardians wish for such shaders in Destiny 2, and some players believe that Dead Orbit was the most popular faction solely because of its aesthetics.
Triple Tap: after 3 precision hits, a round returns to the magazine
Firefly: Precision kills cause enemies to explode in a large area
Hand-Laid Stock: This perk pushes stability to the limit, making accurate follow-up shots very easy
Many Guardians had the God-Roll, as it was kindly sold by Dead Orbit.
Precise as a laser beam, one could fire the scout rifle from a safe distance or even up close, reloading partially passively. But for precision, one was additionally rewarded: enemies exploded after a few hits, either weakening everything in the vicinity so much that one shot triggered the next explosion or the surrounding enemies were defeated immediately.
Is Season 14 heading towards a nostalgic disappointment?
The warm, nostalgic memories of Uneinigkeit and how it cleared out even in the Oryx raid are likely to be subjected to a harsh reality check in Destiny 2 soon. Because don’t forget: Uneinigkeit is a scout rifle.
How are the scouts doing? Scout rifles are not doing well in Destiny 2 – and have not been for a while. One might think that Uneinigkeit could save the entire category, but the more likely scenario is the opposite. Because Uneinigkeit is a scout, the weapon will be underwhelming upon its return.
Scouts lack damage. If I have to unload half a magazine into a regular add, it does not feel efficient – and more importantly – not fun. Also, the thing about safe distance is a bit outdated right now. As a Guardian, one wants to be right in the action most of the time in Destiny 2, unleashing cool abilities. And thanks to builds and mods, one can survive at the front line for a long time if the damage output is right.
Since Destiny 2 made sniper rifles relevant again for Forsaken in 2018, scout rifles (unfortunately) are hardly needed anymore. You can carry scout rifles and use them, but they are almost never truly necessary, and other weapons generally perform better.
Explosions are no longer what they used to be in Destiny 2
The explosive perk “Firefly” of Uneinigkeit was a real favorite in Destiny 1. However, Destiny 2 opts for the explosive replacement perk “Libelle” instead. Neither the range nor the damage is as high as it used to be.
In a past season, there was also a legendary top scout that fully relied on explosions and even received the unique perk “Meganeura”, which was meant to evoke memories of the old Firefly days. But very few remember that weapon – oh yes, I’m talking about the nearly forgotten top weapon Oxygen SG3.
Even newer exotic scouts like Tale of a Dead Man have a hard time placing themselves in the PvE meta. The exotic shines more with its cool cowboy look and design rather intended for close combat. On top of that, it deals a lot of damage because of its extra-slow fire rate, which is further enhanced by its exotic perks.
The highlight of the scout “Tale of a Dead Man” is likely the creepy exo-quest for many
One of the few areas of use: An exception where safe distance is important is the higher levels of the fire trial – for instance, where enemies can really take you down in mere seconds if you stand in the open field. Here, scouts provide good service when the seasonal artifact “declares” that scouts are strong.
Because the Destiny developers enforce that season after season, certain weapons have to be used if players want to play effectively. The important mods to defeat, for example, champions are only available for selected weapon types. Nothing is known so far about general buffs that affect scouts.
The renaissance of cult weapons is coming
This weapon is also coming: Guardians also associate “Firefly” and explosive weapons with an even more well-known weapon than Uneinigkeit: the Fatebringer. And that the most famous revolver from Destiny is also returning in Season 14 has already been confirmed.
Bungie is heavily relying on nostalgia for Season 14. The very first raid, the Glass Chamber, is returning and is supposed to revive the old feeling of adventure – of course including the cherished raid loot that players were obsessed with chasing in 2014.
So far, Bungie has done well with the returning exotics from Destiny 1. For example, Thorn, The Last Word, and Hawkmoon are all somewhat different from before but have retained the old spirit in their new forms and are useful.
Only a few Legendary weapons are more popular than Uneinigkeit – like the Fatebringer
What do you think? Are the Guardians celebrating too soon about the return of Uneinigkeit, and will the cult weapon fail because it is a scout? Or does Bungie know what nostalgic feelings are at stake and will bring back the favorite in such a way that it does not have to hide from the original from part 1? Let us know in the comments.
However, the new/old weapons will be adapted to the conditions of Destiny 2, as Bungie has repeatedly stated. Uneinigkeit could also benefit from this.
That’s why there’s hope: Season 14 revises old perks and also introduces new weapon characteristics. So we could hope for Firefly, as it exists from the Exotic Picasso, or a stronger version of Libelle (Meganeura 2.0?) could be introduced for the raid revolver and Uneinigkeit.
After all, the returning weapons are equipment that players must work hard to earn. So they could indeed have something strong planned. Or Bungie has the proverbial Plan C up its sleeve.
So far, Bungie has done well with the returning exotics from Destiny 1. For example, Thorn, The Last Word, and Hawkmoon are all somewhat different from before but have retained the old spirit in their new forms and are useful.
Only a few Legendary weapons are more popular than Uneinigkeit – like the Fatebringer
What do you think? Are the Guardians celebrating too soon about the return of Uneinigkeit, and will the cult weapon fail because it is a scout? Or does Bungie know what nostalgic feelings are at stake and will bring back the favorite in such a way that it does not have to hide from the original from part 1? Let us know in the comments.
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The Pokémon GO Community Day in June 2021 brings with Kaumalat one of the rarest monsters ever. But while many are excited about the event with the little dragon, it does not bring good mood everywhere.
What kind of Community Day is this? A few days ago it was announced, that the Community Day with Kaumalat will take place on June 6. Other bonuses are not yet known, but as with every Community Day, there should be a significantly increased number of spawns, a greatly improved shiny rate, and a special attack for Kaumalat’s final evolution, Knakrack.
This is what makes Kaumalat special: Kaumalat has so far been one of the rarest monsters in the game. It usually only appeared sporadically at events and was not necessarily easy to find even then. Recently, there was an unusually good opportunity with the research breakthrough with Kaumalat.
Thus, the shiny variant of the dragon Pokémon has likely also only been encountered by a few trainers. Furthermore, Knakrack is also among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. It is therefore an event monster that should definitely be collected.
The combination of “Strong” and “Rare” made Kaumalat one of the most sought-after monsters in Pokémon GO in the past. The desire for a Community Day with the monster was often heard. Now, however, the implementation of the event does not bring joy to everyone.
When Paladins in World of Warcraft burst their bubble, it also tears apart other players. This can be exploited quite badly with a trick.
In World of Warcraft, so many items have accumulated over nearly two decades that hardly any player can remember all of them. This sometimes allows for funny combinations of toys or small items that one had completely forgotten about. One combination allows Paladins to kill nearly any other player in PvP with a single click. While it also destroys the Paladin himself, it is still quite amusing. Rextroy shows once again how this works.
Rextroy is in good contact with Blizzard. Before he publishes his videos, he sends the developers a note about what is currently absurdly powerful in the game and clearly bugged, so that the developers can respond quickly.
What has he done now? In the latest video, Rextroy shows how he approaches other players in PvP as a Paladin. As soon as he reaches them, he activates a shield only to explode in a wave of fire shortly afterward. This instantly kills him, but also his quite surprised counterpart, as the 30,000 to 40,000 damage points are survived by very few.
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Why does this work? The core of the combo is the “Shimmering Seal of Ordos,” which can be looted on the Timeless Isle. Normally, the item releases a wave of flames in a radius of 40 meters upon use, which should kill all small animals (Critters). However, since the level squish from Shadowlands, the item does not function properly anymore. Instead of only destroying small animals, the player using it is also destroyed in the wave of flames.
The Shimmering Seal of Ordos blows everything up. Above all, the user.
This works excellently with the Paladin ability “Shield of Vengeance.” The shield absorbs damage and deals damage to all enemies in the area upon its destruction.
Rextroy increases the absorbed (and thus also dealt) damage of the shield by using as many stamina items as possible, such as potions, covenant abilities, and defensive abilities of the tank Paladin.
When using the shield, the maximum HP value determines the size of the absorption and thus the damage dealt. Now, Rextroy only needs to sneak up on an opponent, activate the seal of Ordos, and send himself and his surprised counterpart to the afterlife.
Expect that this combination will not work for much longer and will be fixed soon. However, it is only a matter of time until Rextroy discovers a new opportunity.
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Croatian Luka “Perkz” Perković (21) is regarded as one of the best mid laners in the world: But he says he has no idea what the right champion for the mid lane in League of Legends is right now. And that’s despite the fact that the international LoL tournament MSI is currently taking place. The meta for the mid lane seems still unclear: The patch 11.9 is too young and there are unusual interactions at the positions:
This is the situation in LoL:
Currently, the “Mid Season Invitational 2021” is being played in LoL. This is the second most important tournament in any LoL year after the Worlds.
The tournament is played with the relatively new patch 11.9, which has been on the live server for almost two weeks and brought a whole range of nerfs and buffs for the champions, especially in the jungle.
Perkz is considered one of the best players in Europe, but is contracted to the Americans Cloud 9. So far, the tournament has been mixed for him, his team is in a group with top favorite DAMWON Gaming (South Korea) and two underdogs, standing with 1-2 only somewhat decent.
Mid laners are currently adapting to what the jungler plays in LoL
This is what Perkz says now: Perkz had just won a game with Tristana against Infinity Esports when he was asked for an interview. He was asked about champion selection in the mid lane, as the meta in the mid lane seems entirely unclear during the MSI. The currently most popular champions are not the ones that actually win.
Perkz admitted:
I currently have no idea what is strong in the mid lane.
Perkz
He had only chosen Tristana because she fit into Cloud 9’s team composition. But generally, he seems puzzled. His usual champion Nidalee is currently rather weak.
Essentially, the choice of the champion for the mid lane is currently made in line with the jungler and the overall team composition.
The crucial point starts around 51:51 minutes.
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What is the reason? It is a strange phenomenon currently in League of Legends: Because junglers still dominate the meta of LoL. However, with the new patch, they have gone more towards magic damage (AP) than in the previous patches. Therefore, mid laners are apparently switching to champs that deal physical damage (AD).
The mid laner of Unicorns of Love, Nomanz, explains the problem:
When you watch matches, you see a lot of Nidalee, Morgana, and Rumble [in the jungle], even Udyr now deals more magic than physical damage. In a “Fully AP Jungle Meta”, you have to play an AD mid laner to be strong yourself, or you play a control mage together with Udyr and try to outscale the opponent or something like that.
Mid laners are becoming more of a helper to the jungler – It used to be the other way around
What is behind this: You can see how complex the interactions in LoL are. Although patch 11.9 changed little in the mid lane, but mainly focused on the jungle position, the effects create a new meta in the mid lane.
The classic mid laner in League of Legends is actually a mage with AP damage. For years, this has been the “star” in a LoL team. Players like Faker, Perkz, Caps, or Bjergsen have been the most popular players in their teams and leagues.
In the new patch, however, the position seems to be switching from magic damage (AP) to physical damage (AD).
This is because the enemy adjusts with armor items to the currently dominant character of the opposing team, therefore the mid laner should not deal the same type of damage as the jungler at the moment.
For years, the junglers were rather the “workers” of a team, setting up others. At the moment, they have replaced the mid laner as the central character of a LoL team and now apparently have to adapt to the jungler.
Perkz’s statement fits well with Nicholas “LS” De Cesare’s thesis:
For MeinMMO author Sven Galitzki, the return of the iconic raid Vault of Glass represents the absolute highlight of the new Season 14 of Destiny 2. Old companions are returning, some of whom had stopped playing Destiny years ago, rekindling old Guardian friendships. How does it look for you?
What does the return entail? A new Season 14, the season of the Splicer, is about to start in Destiny 2. This brings not only a new seasonal story, a transmog system, or fresh weapons and armor into the game, but also some new activities – including a “new” raid.
This is the Vault of Glass. For some Guardians, this raid will be completely new territory, but many Destiny veterans are familiar with this iconic activity from Part 1, as it is the very first raid of the Destiny franchise.
And this raid is creating a dynamic in my personal circle that I have never experienced in Destiny 2 before.
About the Author: Sven has been working at MeinMMO since 2018 and has intensively covered the shooter area as an author and responsible expert since then.
He is a fan of Destiny since its inception and has spent an enormous amount of time on both parts of the franchise. If there is a game that forever holds a place in his heart, it is Destiny. However, countless hours spent in various “Call of Duty” installments, as well as the Division and Battlefield series, also belong to his portfolio.
In Destiny 2, I’m feeling burnt out
Here’s where I currently stand with Destiny 2: In short, by mid-last Season 13, I was already feeling burnt out. After the phenomenal mission aboard the Cabal flagship, nothing in Destiny 2 could capture my interest any longer. After completing all the seasonal “mandatory tasks”, outings as a Guardian noticeably became less frequent. Towards the end, I only played to obtain the still-missing Weapon Exotic Succession with Catalyst, and that was it.
For a long time, I was looking forward to the presentation of the new Season 14. I am a big fan of SIVA – both visually and lore-wise – and since some leaks revolved around SIVA (partly due to the Splicers), and I hoped for a return and possible story integration, I was accordingly excited. And thus, disappointed…
After the presentation of the new season, I felt a sense of disillusionment (which might not apply to everyone). Personally, neither the seasonal theme nor the new activities appeal to me – at least based on what is currently known. Not even the cute baby Fallen. Even the transmog I had been looking forward to for a long time, I now approach almost indifferently after its detailed presentation.
Nonetheless, I am very much looking forward to the new season – although so far only for one single reason.
Vault of Glass – My personal highlight of Season 14
The only thing I’m really looking forward to: I am excited for the “new” old raid – the Vault of Glass. Since the announcement, I have been eagerly waiting for its return. To this day, it is my favorite raid, my favorite activity in the entire series.
And now it is returning in old glory with some new features. I must admit, I have rarely been as excited and full of anticipation as I am now in Destiny 2.
The entrance to the Vault of Glass on Venus
This is how I experience the upcoming return: At first, I thought it might just be me feeling this way. But apparently, I was wrong.
With the approach of the comeback, the Vault of Glass is once again a hot topic in my clan – even though participation has been lacking recently. Weeks before the start, we had already made plans for the raid. I believe this has never happened before in this way.
Generally, the comeback is breathing life back into the otherwise almost dead friends list – at least in terms of communication. I have now been contacted multiple times by people who, in some cases, haven’t played Destiny in years, asking when the raid will return exactly, if participation is still possible after years of absence and whether we would like to start a run together like in the old times. I have not experienced this in Destiny 2 before.
I was particularly pleased that two people from my fire team, with whom we first defeated Atheon, contacted me, and we are now planning a revival. One of them stopped playing during Destiny 1, while the other quit shortly after the release of Destiny 2. But thanks to the raid, both are returning and want to take a closer look at Destiny 2 again. No other content has managed to do this for them before.
Even players from my circle of acquaintances who do not know the raid from Part 1 are now very curious due to all this activity and are looking forward to hearing what all the “old-timers” are raving about. The Space Magic of Vault of Glass is apparently still something very special today – not just for me.
By the way, here on MeinMMO, some readers have already announced in the comments that they are dusting off Destiny 2 again for the return of the Vault of Glass. And if you do not know the Vault of Glass yet – the upcoming raid is according to the roadmap free-to-play content, so you do not have to pay for it.
This moment will likely be well remembered by many veterans
What is so special about the Vault of Glass? On one hand, it was the first raid of the Destiny franchise, which made it special in itself, being a novelty in the shooter genre at the time. Numerous veterans associate their first truly special experiences with it – whether it be “Forever 29”, a Gjallarhorn drop, or the once-overpowered raid exotic Vex Mythoclast. Other iconic weapons such as the scout rifle Vision of Confluence or the hand cannon Fatebringer also originated from this raid.
On the other hand, the Vault of Glass is still considered by many to be the best raid to this day due to a perfectly balanced mix of shooting, jumping sequences, and boss mechanics – so for me too. The mechanics, the aesthetics, the enemies, the loot – everything worked 100% for me, it was, as I said, the perfect mix. To this day, I have enjoyed no other raid as much as the Vault of Glass.
In short: In the eyes of many players, no other raid has ever matched the quality and fun factor of the Vault of Glass. And I am very curious to see where the comeback version of the raid will ultimately rank.
How is it for you? Just because it looks this way for me doesn’t mean it has to be the same for everyone. So I would like to know: How is it going for you right now – whether as a Destiny veteran or as a Guardian who has never experienced the Vault of Glass?
Are you also looking forward to the return and eager to see the changes? Is the Vault of Glass also a hot topic in your immediate gaming environment, and are Guardians who have been missing for years coming back just for this raid? Are you planning nostalgia trips with your old raid teams from back in the day? As a “newbie”, are you excited to learn what numerous veterans are raving about? Or is the return of this raid perhaps completely indifferent to you? Let us know in the comments, other readers of MeinMMO.
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Next Wednesday, May 12th, EA will release the new TOTW 33 (Team of the Week) in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. But which players could be included? MeinMMO will tell you who might get a spot in the new Team of the Week.
What is the Team of the Week? Every week, EA assembles a new TOTW. This team consists of 23 players who have shown strong performances during the past football weekend.
They receive a spot in the Team of the Week as well as improved Inform cards, which can be found in packs for one week.
These are TOTW predictions: The FUT community tries to guess which players might make it into the TOTW. The performances of the players are closely analyzed, and predictions are made.
However, it is important to note that the predictions are not a guarantee for the final Team of the Week 33.
They provide a good overview and can also be used to earn some coins in FUT 21. How this works is explained here:
Where is Robert Lewandowski? With his hat-trick in the 6:0 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach, Lewandowski is actually a hot candidate for the next TOTW.
However, since next Friday the TOTS (Team of the Season) for the Bundesliga will likely be released, Lewandowski might not receive a TOTW card this week. This is because a player can only be represented with one special card in packs at the same time.
If you are looking for strong TOTS cards that are not too expensive, check this out:
The probably most absurd NPC in World of Warcraft was only around for a short time. However, to this day, the “Wild Three-Assed Mantaur” is still in the game’s database.
In the over 16 years of World of Warcraft, there have been many Easter eggs or crazy ideas from the developers that have appeared in the game data but were never properly implemented. One of them is the “Wild Three-Assed Mantaur.” That sounds as strange as it is. And the sight could certainly cause some very peculiar dreams.
What is it about? In the World of Warcraft subreddit, the user retardchef posted a screenshot from the very early days of the Cataclysm beta. The image garnered some attention and probably also caused a few nightmares. As of the current date (May 10, 09:30 AM), the post has received over 5,000 upvotes.
What kind of NPC is this? The “Wild Three-Assed Mantaur” is a creature composed of three male human models. While two men form the front and back of the creature, they are connected by a third man, who apparently should represent the torso of the being.
It clearly served as a placeholder for the later implemented Tol’vir.
On wowhead, some players recall the creature in the comments. Tahuma writes:
A legendary beast that was supposedly native to the rivers of Uldum. It is half man, half centaur, with the head of one man and the body of another man. Two men, to be honest. PTR monsters from Cataclysm.
Elrox also has some information about it:
I remember sneaking into Uldum during the alpha of Cataclysm before it officially opened, where you could find them. They counted as siege weapons and could be ridden. That made exploring the zone easier since you didn’t take fall damage with them.
Especially amusing: This “creature” was even translated into several languages in the game files. The “Wild Three-Assed Mantaur” is, for example, called “Wilder Drei-Hintern-Mantaurus” in the German client. Even the various localization teams at Blizzard must have laughed when they had to translate the name of such a creature.
Can you still encounter the NPC in the game? No. These “things” only existed during an early beta stage of the Cataclysm expansion. Anyone who ventured into the Uldum area before it officially opened could encounter the beings from which the Tol’vir later emerged.
However, early on in Uldum, there is still a quest where players escape together with other captives and disguise themselves as Tol’vir by positioning themselves – very similar to the peculiar mantaur – and escaping with the armor of the four-legged creatures.
So if you want to show off some useless WoW knowledge during the next raid on Discord, you now have the story of the peculiar Wild Three-Assed Mantaur.
You’re welcome, no need to thank.
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A player wants to repopulate the old MMORPG Allods Online in 2021 while aiming for a change in the mindset of the developers. To achieve this, he is even giving away subscriptions to random players.
What is going on? On May 11, 2011 – and thus almost exactly 10 years ago – the MMORPG Allods Online was released. The player and YouTuber Dragagon fondly remembers the early days of the game but is annoyed that the game has developed negatively.
In the meantime, there are two different “versions” of Allods:
However, the problem in Dragagon’s eyes is that new players automatically land on the Free2Play server and thus come into direct contact with Pay2Win. Only a few manage to get to the subscription server, which he believes is therefore less populated.
That is exactly what Dragagon wants to change.
A big call and 100 free subscriptions
What exactly is he planning? Dragagon wants many new players to start Allods Online and start directly on the subscription server Smuggler’s Paradise (EU). There, they should be welcomed by veterans and get to know the game.
To do this, he is giving away 100 subscriptions for one month. The requirement, however, is that at least 75 players participate in the action and that the recipients are players who are completely new or at least returning to Allods Online after years.
Why is Dragagon doing this? The player seems to have a very special bond with Allods Online and wants to rekindle the MMO feeling and also fulfill his dream of being an Allods Online content creator. He says:
We are nothing more than a bunch of pals who want to play Allods Online like we did in the past: with an MMO feeling, surrounded by many players, which every MMO has.
This is not supported or shared by the Allods team. This is something that completely originated from within myself, and I felt compelled to do it if I wanted to be somehow successful in what I want to become: an Allods Online content creator.
Dragagon in his YouTube video
In his video, Dragagon also talks about wanting to experience how more than 100 players compete in a PvP battle, just as it used to be.
How can one participate in the action? Dragagon has set up a Google form that you can simply fill out (via Google Docs):
You need a new account for it and must create a character on it.
A Discord account is also required.
If you have made these preparations, you must fill out the form and hope that at least 74 other people have done the same. Since the Discord for the action already has over 400 members, this hurdle seems to have been overcome.
The form is to close on May 16, and then the subscriptions will also be sent out.
You can watch the complete video about the revival of Allods Online and the giveaway of the subscriptions here:
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What kind of MMORPG is it anyway? Allods Online takes place in a world consisting of islands floating in space. You travel through the so-called Allods, remnants of the planet Sarnaut, which was destroyed.
In terms of gameplay, characters, and interface, the MMORPG strongly resembles World of Warcraft. It was released in 2010 and has since been considered one of the best clones of the MMORPG.
Visually, Allods Online resembles an old version of WoW.
How populated is Allods? It’s hard to say, but on Steam, where the MMORPG was released in 2017, Allods averages about 25 players per day (via Steamcharts). Dragagon also emphasizes in his videos that he wants to push the player numbers, which are likely quite small on the subscription server.
However, a community action like this could lead to a temporary increase in player numbers.
Those who do not feel like trying an old MMORPG are lucky this year. Officially, 10 new games have been announced for 2021. We want to know which one you are most looking forward to: Which new MMORPGs are you most looking forward to in 2021?
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In Destiny 2 everyone is crazy about the baby Fallen from the new trailer for Season 14. You can now officially get these little rascals as plush toys, but why does it cost an incredible €777,777?
It’s all about these little rascals: In Destiny 2, the new Season 14 starts on May 11. Bungie fueled anticipation with a coolly staged trailer. But sweet baby aliens stole the show from the new weapons and the scary story about the eternal darkness.
Although the Fallen offspring was only visible for a brief moment, it was enough to captivate the Destiny community and make the Stasis-frozen Guardian hearts melt.
The Guardians agreed: They wanted, no, they needed plush toys of the little rascals in real life, who gaze at you with their 4 eyes. Some users even “threatened” Bungie that they would uninstall Destiny 2 if plush versions were not released soon (via Twitter).
Just a few seconds in the trailer were enough
Buy baby Fallen plush toys for only €777,777.77?
The dream came true: In record time, the desire for baby Fallen plush toys has been fulfilled. You can order the heartthrobs from the official Bungie Store. The announcement tweet (via Twitter) has since garnered over 13,000 likes and is causing almost dental cavities with all the cuteness.
The price is a mere €777,777.77 (or dollars). Here’s what the plush toys are supposed to look like:
Why is the price so high? The absurd price of €777,777.77 is a placeholder that Bungie often uses. Many items in the store appear to be that expensive. By achieving in-game accomplishments in Destiny 2, you then receive an enormous discount.
Only through certain triumphs and the like can you then indulge in replicas of well-known weapons at normal, reasonable prices. By the way, the number is a reference to Bungie’s favorite number, which is 7. For example, on 7.7. is the “Bungie Day”, one of the rarest medals is the 7th Column and otherwise, the developer seems quite obsessed with the number 7.
How much the plush toys will actually cost in the end, we cannot say at this time.
These official details we have: This is how Bungie advertises the item in the store: You have already fallen in love with the cute Eliksni plush bugs. Get one of them home now. (Eliksni is what the Fallen call themselves in their own language). The catch: There is still no exact delivery date.
The plush toys are expected to be released before the end of 2021, an email will inform interested buyers.
A plush Fallen baby is about 25 centimeters tall. (10 inches)
Numskull Designs is responsible for the production. They are specialists in merchandise for gaming and movie franchises. Numskull has products from Halo, Resident Evil, Harry Potter, and Rick & Morty in their range (via numskull.com)
What do you think? Did Bungie quickly respond to the community’s request here, and can you hardly wait to cuddle with your little Fallen? Or do you think the community is overreacting and smells cold calculation to boost merchandise sales?
One of the most popular classes in Outriders is the Trickster (English: Assassins). MeinMMO shows you a build that helps you easily get through the endgame expeditions of Outriders and achieve Challenge Rank 15.
This is the Assassin: The special feature of the class is manipulating space and time. This allows Assassins to teleport, slow down enemies, and weaken them further.
With the right combination of equipment, weapons, and skills, you can build a deadly and lightning-fast machine that makes you mow through the endgame.
The YouTuber NickTew has presented a build that showcases one of the strongest build variants for the Assassin. This is also adapted to the armor bug that emerged with patch 1.04. We will show you what you need for the build.
Hunting Fever: Choose an enemy and teleport behind them. You gain an energy shield.
Time Tear: Creates a shockwave that makes enemies hover in the air for 3.5 seconds and also causes weakness.
Deceptive Bullets: You receive a magazine filled with anomaly-charged bullets that increase your damage and ignore resistances.
Weapons, Armor, Mods
These weapons are used by the YouTuber: The most important weapon of the build is the legendary shotgun, which appears in numerous builds and is one of the most popular weapons in the endgame of Outriders.
Fortress gives you a damage bonus of 43% when you exceed a certain armor value. Dark Sacrifice continuously drains your health until you have only 50% of your health points left. However, you get a permanent bonus of 75%.
The missing health points can be recovered through the damage you deal. This is a very risky playstyle, but if you move correctly and react quickly enough, you should be able to survive.
Alternatively, instead of Dark Sacrifice, the rank 3 mod Frenzy is recommended. This does not drain your life but also allows a strong damage bonus when you kill enemies. You have almost free choice for your secondary weapon.
These armor mods are used by NickTew: One of the most important armor pieces is Ugake Otarah’s legendary hood. This gives you a rank 3 modification Instant Reload. This mod refills your magazine every time you teleport with the Hunting Fever skill.
This makes maintaining your deceptive bullets easier, and you hardly ever have to reload.
Head
Eagle Eye (Rank 3): Increases your weapon damage when you kill an enemy while aiming through your scope. Can be stacked up to 3 times.
Shotgun Ammo (Rank 2): Increases shotgun damage by 10%
Chest
Captain Hunter (Rank 3): Increases your weapon damage against elite enemies by 25%
Protective Death (Rank 2): Increases your armor when you kill an enemy while aiming through your scope. Can be stacked up to 3 times.
Pants
High Range (Rank 1): Triples the range of the skill.
Pain Transfer (Rank 3): 10% of weapon damage and 30% of anomaly damage are transferred from one enemy to another.
Gloves
Instant Reload (Rank 3): Your magazine is refilled every time you teleport with the Hunting Fever skill.
Individual Distance (Rank 2): Increases your damage at short range by 15%
Shoes
Ammunition Bargain: If you kill enemies while Deceptive Bullets is active, you regain 20% of your ammunition.
Blood Rage: Kills increase weapon damage. Can be stacked up to 3 times.
As attributes, you should focus on bonus weapon strength, cooldown reduction, and damage at short range.
You can see how this all looks in action in NickTew’s video. He demonstrates the build in the Starchasm Expedition:
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With the build, he not only manages to complete expeditions at Challenge Level 1, but he also achieves times around 3 minutes. This makes grinding through the endgame incredibly fast.
The playstyle may cause some issues for some, as you don’t take too much damage from enemies. However, the shield of the assassin, which can be constantly built up through Hunting Fever, helps with this.
Currently, the armor system of Outriders is bugged. The bug does not seem to occur with the same intensity for all players. Keep this in mind when building similarly offensive builds.
Apparently, you can soon look forward to the DualSense 5 controller for the PS5 in new colors. This is at least suggested by a leak. MeinMMO summarizes the key information from the leak for you.
What kind of leak is this? The information comes from the Spanish website areajugones.sport.es. This site is known for accurate leaks about PS Plus games (via gamerant.com). According to the website, the information comes from an insider.
The latest leak is about new colors for the DualSense 5 controller of the PS5. In addition to the current color scheme of white/black, combinations of black/gray and red/black are expected to follow soon.
When are the colors supposed to arrive? Unfortunately, the leak does not specify. It only mentions “Soon”. So you should take the information with caution.
Is this what the new red variant of the controller looks like? (via areajugones.sport.es)
White controller is stylish, but shows signs of use
Here’s how some fans reacted to the leak: The information quickly appeared in the subreddit for PS5 (via reddit.com). Numerous players are excited about the new colors. For instance, It’s Deadly writes: “YES, I have been waiting for a new color so I can buy another controller.”
Despite cleaning, the white controllers would show visible signs of wear after just six months. GoldenBunion writes, for example: “I think they look good […], but after 6 months of use, they definitely take on a tone around the grips, even though I clean them. That’s my only issue, but regular cleaning once a month mitigates it.”
Many players agree. Some will only buy a new DS5 controller if it is also released in a different color.
Strong feature, but there’s criticism too
The DualSense controller is considered one of the best features of the PlayStation 5 (via Screenrant.com). This is mainly due to the haptic feedback that lets you experience the game. You receive palpable feedback from the controller, depending on what you are currently doing in the game.
However, there is also criticism regarding the PS5 controller. Others criticize the wear of certain buttons. This isn’t surprising. The DualSense 5 has been the subject of discussion repeatedly for months.
This includes, for example, the choice of certain components that are partially designed for a lifespan of only 4 to 7 months.
The spring mechanism could also be part of the problem and cause the so-called “stick drift,” where the controller registers inputs even though the stick is not being operated.
Are you looking forward to the new controller variants if the leak turns out to be true? Do you wish for other color combinations? What do you think of the DS5? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
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The discussion of the week: This year, according to the developers, 10 new MMORPGs are expected to be released. We created a survey where you can vote on which one you are most looking forward to: Which new MMORPGs are you most looking forward to in 2021?
WoW bans Multi-Boxing, DC Universe becomes better for Free2Play players
On May 4, a small update with new events and balance adjustments was released in Black Desert (via BDO). The developers also pointed out again that account transfers end on May 31. Anyone who has not transferred their account by then will lose it forever.
Bless Unleashed released a new update for the console version. It includes 2 world bosses, a new story campaign, and adjustments to enchantments (via Bless Unleashed).
Albion Online updated the hellgates and balance with a new update (via Albion Online).
The VR MMORPG Zenith has adjusted its plans for the alpha and is now starting the second alpha in June (via MassivelyOP).
These were the news this week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments.
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The chief developer of Path of Exile spoke in an interview with MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski about why it is so important for him to stay true to the original community.
Path of Exile 2 is seen as one of the biggest competitors of Diablo 4. It is important to know that Path of Exile 2 will not be a completely new game. The hack-and-slash shares many contents with its predecessor. However, many game systems, such as equipment and classes, will be revised for the sequel. Of course, there will also be a new story campaign.
Path of Exile and the sequel are to continue running in parallel as service games. Both are free and both will be supported with updates and expansions.
In this context, MeinMMO spoke with the CEO and founder of Grinding Gear Games, Chris Wilson, about the target audience of Path of Exile 2. A fresh start with changes like those in Path of Exile 2 carries the risk of alienating the dedicated community. At the same time, a breath of fresh air is needed to attract new players.
The interview was conducted by MeinMMO together with our sister site GameStar Plus. There you can find more information on the gameplay innovations of Path of Exile 2. For the article on GameStar Plus, click here: Why Path of Exile 2 has a harder time as a successor than Diablo. GameStar Plus is the paid premium section of GameStar.
Wilson hopes that former players will return and bring many friends
MeinMMO:Shortly after the announcement of Path of Exile 2, you mentioned in an interview (via Gamepedia) in 2019 that you were heavily invested in Guild Wars and immediately lost interest in that game after the announcement of Guild Wars 2. You said that this should not happen with Path of Exile and that taking the old community with you is very important. But how exactly do you plan to attract new players?
Chris Wilson: “One of the interesting things about Path of Exile is that it is a very social game that many people start. Because it is complicated, friends usually bring other friends. So if we have a large influx of players returning to the game, they usually bring a bunch of friends along.
The best way for us to attract new players is to get as many former players as possible to try out Path of Exile again. […]
Path of Exile has a sense of community. It requires someone to hold your hand a little. Other than that, we made it as simple as possible to install and play Path of Exile. It’s just that it certainly helps to talk to others who have experience with the game once you get to the complicated parts.
So our strategy is basically to make Path of Exile 2 as good as possible and then rely on the fact that countless millions of people around the world who have already enjoyed Path of Exile will hopefully come back for the sequel and bring along a larger social group.”
MeinMMO: So you are betting on the fresh start and that people will tell their friends that the entry is easier now?
Chris Wilson: “Exactly. You know, every Path of Exile expansion we released for the main game is a fresh start from an economic perspective. Each of the new leagues we create takes place on its own server.
So there is already a fresh start, but people will understand that much better with a sequel. It’s a kind of fresh knowledge start. You feel like you are not behind with your knowledge of the game. And that is then very useful.”
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Too many changes could alienate players
MeinMMO: What was the most important lesson you learned as developers from Path of Exile, and how has it affected part 2?
Chris Wilson: “In Path of Exile, you get these gems, called Skill Gems, and you slot them into your items. Combined, they create cool abilities, which is a great system. The problem is that you shouldn’t slot the jewels into your items because that prevents you from swapping the items as you progress in the game. […]
And in the endgame, it’s even worse when you have your endgame armor and it’s basically perfect. You’ve spent so long connecting the six colored sockets in just the right colors together. And then you find another item that could be better. But to be honest, to use that, you have to spend a week sorting out the sockets.”
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So we broke these systems down. There are still the Skill Gems, but now the sockets are on the gems themselves. So you take a Fireball gem and add additional sockets to it and slot more gems in. And that has exactly the same depth as the previous system. In fact, it allows us to do more things, which is pretty cool, but the actual items themselves are much easier to swap. […]
Honestly, we felt for a long time that we could never change it because it had such a big impact on the game. And it wasn’t until we decided officially to make a true sequel that we realized it was okay to change that.
Because any change like this is very disruptive for existing players. That is something that might cause them to say: Now I hate this game, I’m not going to play anymore. And that’s why we wanted to make sure it was the right decision before we committed to it. In this case, everyone dislikes this problem and everyone likes the solution. So we are quite confident that this won’t be the thing that makes players hate the sequel.
The developers were long afraid of losing their community if they changed something about the iconic skill system
MeinMMO: Was there a particular moment when you realized that the changes to the gem system are possible, or was it a longer process?
Chris Wilson: “We felt that it wasn’t something we could ever change because it had such a big impact on the game. And it wasn’t until we officially decided to make a full sequel that we realized it was okay to change it.
Because any change like this is very disruptive for existing players. That’s something that might cause them to say: “I hate this game now, I’m not going to play anymore.” And that’s why we wanted to make sure it was the right decision before we committed to it. In this case, everyone found the problem annoying and everyone likes our solution. So we are quite confident that this won’t be the thing that makes them hate the sequel.”
The studio is in no hurry to release the mobile version
MeinMMO: In 2013, you started with Grinding Gear Games as a fresh company and were new to the gaming market, I assume. What are the biggest changes you’ve personally observed in the gaming industry in the past eight years?
Chris Wilson: “There have been a lot of changes and we are really trying hard to stay traditional here. We’re making a mouse and keyboard action RPG. The kind of game you would pick off the shelf in 2000.
When we started, everyone told us you need virtual reality. That’s the next thing. And then they said mobile gaming, you need to be on mobile, you have to do that and you have to be on consoles. And sure, we released a console version, yes, we are working on a mobile version, but those things came when we were really ready for them.
We are in no hurry to release the mobile version. We will release it in a few years when it’s ready. It’s not something we wanted to finish in 2008 when the app store boom happened. And that’s how the gaming industry changes. Nowadays, much more emphasis is placed on influencer marketing. And now cross-play and cross-compatibility are important. We are quite slow in doing all of that. We literally did our first paid campaigns with influencers this year, until then we hadn’t even dealt with proper influencer marketing.
We are quite cautious to ensure that we implement the roots of traditional PC gaming well, and then later branch into the new, interesting trends.”
A battle pass for Path of Exile would certainly be an option
MeinMMO: Do you think that a subscription system or something like a battle pass for Path of Exile would be feasible, where one receives certain cosmetics for paying monthly?
Chris Wilson: “Well, the tricky thing about battle passes is that you essentially buy a series of challenges that you have to complete. You receive visual, cosmetic rewards for doing that. So we would have two systems in Path of Exile. We already have challenges with the leagues that provide cosmetic rewards. Those are great, competitive challenges. They are included in the game.
We are concerned that if we say, okay, you can now buy challenges, people will say, okay, but I got them for free before. We also sell supporter packs whenever we release a league that gets people a bunch of microtransactions for that league. […]
So we are not opposed to the idea. It’s just that the obvious way to implement it would give quite a negative impression to players. And we are well aware of that. So it’s something we are still working on, but at the moment we have league challenges in the game and we have supporter packs that they can purchase over time.”
We need to ensure we only attract adults with Path of Exile
MeinMMO: Aren’t you afraid that you won’t attract any new younger players at all if you don’t bring in modernizations like a battle pass for Path of Exile?
Chris Wilson: “That’s a very good question. We want to remain loyal to the players who have supported us for so long. We want to ensure that any changes we make fully align with the philosophy we have been discussing with them for a while. Of course, it’s great if we can attract younger players and that happens somewhat organically.
However, we would be concerned if we attracted too young players because Path of Exile is quite a bloody game in some places. There’s some content that I wouldn’t want a 15-year-old to see, such as nudity, sexuality or violence. In Germany, Path of Exile has an age rating of 18. So we need to be careful that we really only appeal to adults here.
We have some players in their early twenties. Honestly, it’s great to appeal to adults who have established careers and want a game that requires thought. They also have jobs, which means they can pay us a lot for microtransactions.
So we are currently satisfied with our community demographics. But you are right. Finding ways to attract younger players would certainly help the longevity of the game. We just want to do it in a way that doesn’t upset the old players.”
Path of Exile is brutal, which is why it has an age rating of 18 in Germany.
Streamers play an important role in community events
MeinMMO: Since you mentioned influencer marketing earlier, could you imagine introducing features for streamers in Path of Exile?
Chris Wilson: “We’ve thought in the past about having modes where one streamer can challenge another, where the viewers can help make it difficult. There are a lot of fun possibilities with that. We’re currently discussing this internally.
If we did that, we would probably only do it in regular Path of Exile. We haven’t put as much development effort into that kind of community event lately because we’ve been so busy with core game work, but it’s honestly a cool area.
Streaming is obviously a lot of fun for players and the streamers love hosting races where they compete against each other and can commentate. And so we’ve developed various systems over time to allow them to host these community races.”
Tencent has no major influence on the development of Path of Exile
MeinMMO: Since 2018 you have been working with Tencent, but you don’t hear much about it. What has changed for you since then?
Chris Wilson: “I have to take on some additional tasks, such as accounting, financial reports, and I need to attend board meetings. Other than that, nothing has really changed. We continue to develop the game as we see fit.
Now a company is involved and not just individuals. It’s helpful from a support standpoint. I’m only talking to you [GameStar and MeinMMO] because Kramer [PR agent] from Tencent generously arranged this. That’s amazing because normally I do my day job and don’t really think about discussing the game with the media.”
MeinMMO:What benefits does the collaboration bring for the players?
Chris Wilson: “The additional resources we get there mean we can save our energy and money for the development of the game. Otherwise, I don’t believe it has a very large impact on the players. I mean it can, for example, mean that small companies don’t try to sue us over silly things. You have a large multinational corporation helping you out with that.
It’s just good for Grinding Gear Games to be a little protected because a big company is looking out for them. But to be honest, the player experience should not change.”
MeinMMO: Thank you very much for the conversation!
What about the beta launch and the mobile version?
During the interview, we also discussed a potential beta launch of Path of Exile 2 and the possible launch of a mobile version of the hack-and-slash.
When can we expect a release of Path of Exile 2? Not before 2022
Will there be a beta? Yes. However, it is still unclear when the beta test will start. Development of Path of Exile 2 is currently progressing more slowly than originally planned due to the global Corona pandemic.
How do you get access to the beta? You will not need to register separately for a beta. Grinding Gear Games wants to ensure that everyone currently playing Path of Exile can access the beta test of the sequel. Chances are good that there will be quick and guaranteed access for players who have invested significantly in supporter packs.
When is the release of Path of Exile Mobile planned? The game is expected to be released around the same time as Path of Exile 2, as the games share many systems. Development is progressing and the developers plan to share new information soon.
Do you plan to play Path of Exile 2? Feel free to let us know in the comments how you feel about the game. Are you currently playing the first part, or are you one of the former players?
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Call of Duty: Warzone has a lot in store. In a short time, they teased another potential crossover with a Hollywood hit. Will we soon see tough cop John McClane from “Die Hard” alongside Rambo causing chaos in the Battle Royale?
What is this crossover all about? Currently, Season 3 is underway in Warzone, and things are quite lively. Recently, a new weapon and a balance update for the Battle Royale were introduced – there was also a clear hint pointing towards a possible crossover with Rambo, much to the delight of numerous fans.
And now a fresh teaser is causing quite a stir. Following Rambo, there are now strong indications that another action icon could make an appearance in the Battle Royale – namely, the tough cop John McClane from the “Die Hard” series (portrayed in the films by Bruce Willis).
This means that soon, two action heroes from the 80s could wreak havoc in the Warzone – fitting for the new (revised) map Verdansk ’84, which is also set in the 80s.
Looks like a crossover with “Die Hard” is coming too
Here are the hints: On May 8, the official Twitter account of Call of Duty posted a tweet. Metal ventilation shafts can be seen there. Additionally, the name of a fictional company – Nakatomi Duct Cleaning – is recognizable. According to the inscription, this belongs to the Nakatomi Corp, which has apparently been specializing in cleaning air conditioning systems and ducts since 1988. The slogan “Say yippee ki yay to dust” also adorns the posted image. And there is even a link leading to NakatomiDuctCleaning.com.
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What does this have to do with Die Hard? For fans and connoisseurs of the Die Hard series, no further explanation is needed. For everyone else: These are very clear references to the action blockbuster Die Hard 1.
The film itself dates back to 1988, where the initially unassuming cop John McClane experienced a Christmas party of a rather different kind and became a world-famous action icon. He single-handedly took on a group of heavily armed gangsters who had taken hostages, including his wife, at the Nakatomi Plaza, a skyscraper and the US headquarters of the Nakatomi Corporation.
During this, he frequently moved through ventilation shafts (as he also did in part 2). The lighter integrated into the Nakatomi logo comes from the first film. And the phrase “Yippee Ki Yay, Motherf****r” became McClane’s trademark, visible and audible in every Die Hard film.
John McClane (Bruce Willis) in Die Hard 1 (Source: moviepilot.de)
By the way, clicking on the link leads to what appears to be a specially created homepage for Nakatomi Duct Cleaning. Besides further film references, you can also schedule an appointment there. If you click the button, a window for a new email opens. This is addressed to [email protected]. If you have any wishes in Verdansk, you are encouraged to contact him. It couldn’t be more obvious that John McClane is likely to make an appearance in the Warzone.
When could this crossover come to the game? Unfortunately, this is currently unknown for neither of the teased Johns – neither Rambo nor McClane. The developers remain silent and send “mouth shut” emojis on Twitter. And officially, nothing has been announced yet – only hinted at. So, we have to wait for further developments. However, it is speculated that both action icons could join the ranks of the Operators sometime during Season 3.
What do you think of this potential crossover? Do you think it’s cool that you might be hunting as action icons in the Warzone soon? Or do you have no interest in such collaborations? Let us know and other readers of MeinMMO in the comments.
