Man loses $2.2 billion in one day due to Bitcoin and MMORPG scandal

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The Korean billionaire Kim Jung-Ju is the head of Nexon. The MMORPG company has now released its financial report and it does not look good: The share price fell by 14.4%. The CEO has therefore lost about 2.2 billion US dollars in market value. Backgrounds include a scandal surrounding the MMORPG MapleStory, the relaxation of the Covid situation, and the sudden devaluation of Bitcoin.

Who is this? Kim Jung-Ju (53) is the founder of Nexon, a huge Korean gaming company that he founded himself in 1994. He was one of the pioneers who established the so-called “freemium” model: Free-to-play games, where you have to pay for additional services. Even today, Kim Jung-Ju holds a significant share of the company’s stock.

Nexon was one of the pioneers of MMORPGs in the 90s. Also in the 2000s, the company was extremely successful: The online role-playing game MapleStory (2003) was until recently a huge hit in South Korea.

  • In 2011, Kim Jung-Ju brought Nexon to the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
  • In 2016, he was involved in a scandal. He allegedly bribed a prosecutor with about $814,000, whom he had known since his student days. The scandal became known as “NexonGate”. The prosecutor received a four-year prison sentence. Kim Jung-Ju withdrew from the supervisory board of Nexon and publicly expressed how much he regrets his misconduct.
  • In 2019, everything became too much for him: He wanted to sell his shares in Nexon and withdraw from business. Since he did not want to pass Nexon on to his children, he planned to sell the MMO giant, preferably to the Disney company. However, when he could not find a suitable buyer, he took the company off the market again.

Stock price of MMORPG company plummets by 14.4%

Why did he lose so much in market value? Nexon presented its financial report for the first quarter of 2021 yesterday: It was received so negatively on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that the Nexon share price fell by 14.4%. Since Kim Jung-Ju, as the founder, holds significant shares in Nexon, he consequently lost 2.2 billion US dollars and is now worth only a measly 10.9 billion US dollars, as Forbes knows (via Forbes).

Nexon stock
This is what a stock crash looks like.

Here’s why the stock price has fallen so deep:

  • The actual revenues in the first quarter of 2021 were excellent: Compared to the previous year, Nexon’s revenues increased by 7%, and the company also made 4% more profit.
  • But for the stock price, future prospects are more important and they have worsened: Among other things, as the Covid pandemic is receding in South Korea, it is expected that there will be fewer players in the short term and therefore the sales expectations for the next 3 months have decreased by 3%. It is even expected that they will make 19% less profit than in the previous year.

What is going on with Bitcoin? In December 2020, Nexon was a pioneer and invested about 2% of its assets in the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

Bitcoin, however, lost about 10% of its value overnight in Asia after Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter yesterday that his company would no longer use “Bitcoin” as a means of payment. Musk has environmental concerns because the energy consumption when mining Bitcoin is so high.

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What is going on with the MMORPG? With MapleStory, one of the major MMORPGs from NCSoft, there was a scandal that we reported on at MeinMMO.

The studio had lied to players for years about the probability of stat distribution on certain items.

According to the financial report, the player numbers in MapleStory have now collapsed since the scandal became known. Therefore, high losses are expected for the next quarter compared to the previous year when MapleStory was still performing well.

Free-to-play MMORPG lied to players for years about random system, has serious trouble

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Source(s):
  1. Forbes (auch Titelbild)
  2. Finanzbericht Nexon

How to properly upgrade the new Splicer Gauntlet in Destiny 2 – Here’s how it works

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 5 minutes

In Destiny 2, you can upgrade a glove to earn more loot and craft keys for hacking. However, it is not an equipment piece but a complex quest item from the Season of the Splicer.

What is the Splicer Gauntlet, anyway? Although the item is named like an equipment piece and our Fallen friend Mithrax (featured image) wears the Splicer Gauntlet on his arm to hack, for us Guardians, it’s a different matter.

  • The gauntlet is an important seasonal item from the Season 14 of Destiny 2 that we only carry in the menu.
  • Think of the gauntlet as the successor to the The Trials Hammer from Season 13 – that was also not a weapon but a quest item in the menu.
  • You always have the gauntlet passively with you, can level it up, and gradually expand it to ultimately access the new loot of Season 14.
  • You actually receive the Splicer Gauntlet automatically throughout the seasonal story and cannot miss it.

In this article, we clarify how you should upgrade the gauntlet, where you can get the new resources Ether and Decrypted Data, and why you need to deal with all that complicated information.

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Ether and Keycodes in Season 14 of Destiny 2

The item can essentially do 2 things: create keycodes for Override and make your Guardian life in Season 14 easier when you level up the gauntlet to give it new functions.

Here’s how keycodes work: Select the Splicer Gauntlet in the quest menu. At the very bottom, you will see the option “Create Keycode”. This costs you 50 Ether by default (which is a new resource).

  • You can use the keycode itself in the new seasonal activity Override to open the second chest after the boss fight.
  • In the additional chest, you can find among other things the new weapons, Decrypted Data (the second new resource from Season 14), and cosmetics.
  • If you open the additional chest 3 times a week, you will receive top loot from the Override activity once.
The new seasonal weapons in a cyberpunk look

In short: Before you start a run in Override, select the Splicer Gauntlet in the menu, craft a keycode from Ether, and earn more rewards at the end.

The gauntlet shows you at any time in the menu how much Ether you have stored and how many keys you still have. Keep in mind that you can initially only carry a limited amount of both. However, you can significantly improve this with upgrades.

Finding Ether in Season 14: To find Ether, you just have to play Destiny 2. You do not need to search or collect Ether separately. It automatically flows into the Splicer Gauntlet when you kill enemies or complete activities.

A significant amount of Ether is available for the activity that the gauntlet presents to you as a bonus in the menu. In our example, Strikes are marked as a bonus. Upon completion, for example, 75 Ether flows into the gauntlet. Enough to craft 1.5 keys.

The Splicer Servitor in H.E.L.M improves your gauntlet

The benefits of the upgrades: We mentioned earlier that the Splicer Gauntlet can make your Guardian’s daily tasks easier.

  • Because you can add new functions that make excursions into the seasonal activity easier. More ammunition for power weapons or support in parkour sections are options.
  • Alternatively, more loot awaits in Override.
  • You can also increase the capacity of the gauntlet, allowing you to store more Ether or carry additional keycodes, increasing the chance of obtaining Ether after kills.

All upgrades to the Splicer Gauntlet are done at the H.E.L.M. base. You can reach it from orbit (above the Tower). Going down the stairs on your left from the spawn, you will see a large Servitor – this alien orb has the upgrades:

Splicer Servitor Season 14 HELM Destiny 2
The mods below can be purchased when you rank up through Decrypted Data

The most important upgrades for the Splicer Gauntlet

You will see 3 rows with 7 improvements each in the upgrade menu. As you go down, the upgrades become more expensive and require the upgrade directly above it.

You cannot seriously mess up your Splicer Gauntlet build. However, there are upgrades that are more important than others.

  • Storage Expansion 1 to 3 is highly recommended, for example. This upgrade increases both the maximum Ether capacity and the portable keycodes. This way, you do not have to constantly play Override just because you have hit the cap again.
  • To obtain Ether quicker, Ether Filters and the corresponding upgrades of levels 2 and 3 are suitable once you have hit the cap again.
  • Override Efficiency 1 to 3 is also worth an investment, as ultimately it’s about the loot in Destiny 2. Here you receive more (Umbral) Engrams and seasonal gear from the chests and upon completion of the activity.

The other upgrades are currently hardly worth it. No annoying lasers or additional jumping platforms are nice, but essentially unnecessary, as only one Guardian needs to complete the obstacle course. Until heavier versions of Override are launched during Season 14, you won’t need additional power ammunition.

These 3 yellow upgrade paths are worthwhile

What lies behind the 5 hidden upgrades is still unknown. MeinMMO will accordingly update this article during Season 14.

Getting Decrypted Data in Destiny 2

When upgrading your Splicer Gauntlet, the 2nd seasonal resource, Decrypted Data, comes into play. Because you have to spend this resource for upgrades to the gauntlet.

These are the sources:

  • A medium amount of Decrypted Data can be found in the 2nd chest at the end of the Override activity (requires a keycode). If you want, you can farm unlimited amounts here.
  • Some enemies in Override drop Decrypted Data.
  • Seasonal challenges reward you with Decrypted Data. The challenges contain large amounts of the resource, and new seasonal challenges are added every week. If you miss a week, no worries, you can still tackle the tasks later.
  • There are also some Decrypted Data waiting for you in the Season Pass.

More about Season 14:

The new Umbral Engrams from Season 14 also cost Decrypted Data when focusing. So you need to be much more careful with this resource than with the Ether, which you only need for keycodes right now. Whenever you collect Decrypted Data, you also passively level up the Servitor in the H.E.L.M. – at higher ranks, you can then buy new mods there.

Do you now have more clarity about the initially quite complex functions of the Splicer Gauntlet? Do you have a must-have upgrade that we overlooked? Let us know in the comments.

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Source(s):
  1. Forbes
  2. Houndish auf YouTube

Hearthstone changes 15 cards to save the balance

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 5 minutes

A total of 15 cards had to be adjusted in Hearthstone in the latest patch. We reveal what the changes mean.

Shortly after Blizzard started selling complete decks in Hearthstone for real money, there was a larger balance patch. The update nerfed some of the strongest cards and helped many of the weaker classes to ensure more deck variety in the current meta. It affects not only cards from the latest expansion Forged in the Barrens, but also older cards. We have broken down the changes for you and reveal what they mean individually.

Here are the new nerfs in Hearthstone

First, we want to discuss the nerfs. These are cards that appeared in almost every game and could often decide the game because their mana costs were too low. The cards mentioned here can be exchanged for their full Arcane Dust costs for 2 weeks.

The Mage spell Refreshing Spring Water receives a mana cost increase of one point. It now costs 5 mana instead of the previous 4 mana. This should slow down Mages in their turns, who have been able to draw many cards and benefit from massive mana recovery. The effect can still be achieved if the costs of Refreshing Spring Water have been drastically reduced beforehand, but that requires more effort.

The Paladin spell First Day of School is being revised. Its mana cost increases from 0 to 1, but the number of minions received increases from 2 to 3. Thus, the card generally becomes a little slower but offers more options to bring small minions onto the battlefield.

Hysteria is a spell for Priests and Warlocks and has been one of the biggest annoyances so far. For just 3 mana, the spell was far too strong as it forced an enemy minion to attack other minions until it died.

With good planning – or sometimes just luck – Hysteria could wipe the entire board for 3 mana. The cost of the spell now increases to 4, which means the card can only be played later and simultaneously restricts Priests and Warlocks in their options to play other cards after Hysteria.

The Crab Rider is a neutral Murloc minion for 2 mana, with stats of 1/4, Rush, and Windfury, which had devastating effects. In many decks, this minion was already buffed early on to finish the match in the first turns. This will no longer be possible, as the Crab Rider now only has Windfury in the turn it is played, as the bonus is transformed into a Battlecry.

Olgra, Mankrik’s wife, is the spell card summoned by Mankrik. Once the card is drawn from the deck, it summons a 3/10 minion that immediately attacks the enemy hero. This minion will be weakened to 3/7 as it proved to be too strong given that it can appear very early in the game as a “free” bonus.

A total of 10 buffs for multiple classes

In addition to the nerfs, the update also brought 10 buffs that should help the weakest cards and classes a bit. In most cases, these are simple adjustments to mana costs or increases in minion stats.

  • The Demon Hunter’s Blade Boar is upgraded from a 2/2 minion to a 3/2, making it a greater threat early on.
  • The legendary Priest minion Inquisitor Xanesh no longer only reduces the costs of cards with Corruption but also those that are already corrupted.
  • The unleashed Elemental of the Shaman is improved from 2/4 to 3/4.
  • The mana cost of the Shaman’s Tidal Wave decreases from 4 to 3. This strengthens both the attack against minions and the self-healing of the Shaman.
  • The Shaman’s Water Lily Stalker gets significantly buffed. Instead of 4/5, it will now enter the battlefield as 5/6.
  • The mana cost of the Warlock spell Fel Circle is reduced, dropping from 4 to 3.
  • The legendary Warlock spell Chaos Card Set is also made cheaper. Its cost decreases from 6 mana to 5 mana.
  • The Warrior minion Whirling Fighter gains an additional attack point, increasing from 2/6 to 3/6.
  • The mana cost of the Shieldmaiden decreases from 6 mana to 5 mana, making it usable earlier.
Hearthstone Buff 1205 Nzoth

Finally, the legendary minion N’Zoth, God of the Depths is strengthened. Its mana cost decreases from 10 mana to 9 mana. This makes it playable earlier in the mid-game or allows using other cards after it has been played.

How the meta of Hearthstone will change with these adjustments will likely become clear in the coming weeks. It’s quite possible that Shamans or Demon Hunters will dominate the game.

What do you think of the changes?

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Source(s):
  1. playhearthstone.com

The hardest boss in Valheim now looks as terrible as it is

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Valheim has received a new, small update. While it does not bring the long-awaited new content, it improves what is already in the game. Among other things, some enemies now look prettier – or rather, more detailed. For instance, one boss is now even more disgusting.

Which boss is it? Bonemass is the third boss in Valheim. The living mass of toxic swamp, skeletons, and decaying corpses is considered the hardest boss in the game.

Until now, Bonemass was just a big green blob with a few bones and a lot of mud and slime. Quite ugly, but not too extravagant yet. However, with the new update from May 12, 2021, both Bonemass and the second boss, the Elder, as well as trolls, have received a graphical overhaul.

Bonemass now has a gaping wound in its body, from which bones are still protruding, a huge spine wrapped around its body, and remnants sticking out everywhere. There’s even a dragon’s head stuck in its shoulder.

Even the details are now better refined. The eyes of the monster are not made up of, well, eyes, but of two skeleton heads, whose empty eye sockets glow red. The “most dangerous” boss in Valheim now looks as it sounds.

  • Valheim Troll new
    Trolls are also looking a bit nicer.
  • Valheim Bonemass Trophy New
    Bonemass’s trophy also looks better.
  • Valheim Elder new
    The Elder has become a bit rockier.
  • Valheim Bonemass new
    This is what Bonemass looks like now.

A comparison to Bonemass’s old appearance can be found in the title image. The details were previously much less refined. If you want to visit the two new bosses, you can find out in our guide how to find and defeat all bosses in Valheim.

Update improves graphics and fixes bugs

What else is in the update: Along with the prettier look for some enemies, the update brought further improvements and, above all, bug fixes. Some of the most important changes include:

  • a bug with gamepad usage in the inventory has been fixed
  • stone stairs could previously cause issues – that should no longer be the case
  • the mechanics of the harpoon have been overhauled, the line does not seem to stretch as much now

However, most of the fixed bugs are quite specific. You can find the full patch notes on Steam (via Steam).

More about Valheim on MeinMMO:

When will new content come? While the developers are still fixing bugs, many players are now eagerly waiting for new content. Next up is the update “Hearth and Home,” which is supposed to improve the building system and bring new cooking recipes.

In further updates, the already existing biomes in the game will also be usable. Some players have already done preliminary work and filled Valheim’s unused biomes with life.

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Valheim gets a new area, but it will surely disgust you
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Many Vikings have now achieved everything they wanted in Valheim and are now passing the time building new projects or engaging in crazy challenges. If you get bored but still want to spend time in the Viking world, you can find on MeinMMO 5 things you should try in Valheim after you defeat the final boss.

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Which new MMORPGs are you most looking forward to in 2021?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

In 2021, there will finally be new MMORPGs that can captivate you again. But which one are you looking forward to the most?

This is how it was in recent years: From 2018 to 2020, there were basically hardly any new MMORPGs. The highlights were the re-releases of WoW Classic and ArcheAge Unchained. However, those were not completely new.

New releases, on the other hand, could hardly convince:

Overall, the ratings of the MMORPGs that have been released since 2018 are rather weak. But 2021 could finally change that.

Will 2021 be the year of MMORPGs?

Which MMORPGs are set to be released? Officially, 10 new releases have been announced for 2021:

In addition, Ashes of Creation is starting its first public alpha tests. There will be plenty of gameplay to see, and possibly some of you will even participate.

How many votes do I have: In our survey, you have 3 votes that you can distribute among the different MMORPGs.

We at MeinMMO will evaluate this survey in the coming weeks and present you with a closer look at the most anticipated MMORPGs.

Disclaimer: For this survey, we only included MMORPGs that are said to be released in 2021 in our Western region. Whether all these games will actually make their release in 2021 is questionable. Furthermore, there are other exciting MMORPGs like Blue Protocol or Tower of Fantasy that we did not include because there is no official statement regarding a release.

Feel free to tell us in the comments which MMORPGs you are most looking forward to in 2021 and why this particular game is interesting to you!

In addition to the new games, there are also some expansions that are to be released in 2021. Here we present 13 highlights that MMORPG fans can look forward to.

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WoW: This is happening to your beloved Tyrande in Patch 9.1

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

In Patch 9.1 of World of Warcraft, players experience more of Tyrande. We reveal what happens to the leader of the Night Elves.

In Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, the story is advanced in new chapters of the Covenant campaign. There is also more information about Tyrande Whisperwind and what happens to her in the future. Currently, she has quite big problems – and these have effects in the upcoming update.

Spoiler alert: This article discusses important parts of the story of Patch 9.1. If you do not want to be spoiled, you should not read on.

What has happened to Tyrande so far? Since the burning of the Teldrassil tree by Sylvanas in Battle for Azeroth, which wiped out a large part of the Night Elf population, Tyrande has been filled with rage. In a dangerous ritual, she asked the moon goddess Elune to become the avatar of her wrath: the Night Warrior. Elune granted this wish and transformed the former Moon Priestess into an even more powerful weapon of destruction. However, as Sylvanas could not be defeated, Tyrande dedicated herself to hunting her in the Shadowlands.

WoW Tyrande and Shandris Nordrassil title title 1280x720
Tyrande’s black eyes are a result of her transformation into the Night Warrior.

This happened in Shadowlands: Players of the Night Fae encountered Tyrande again. They could experience how the elf hunts through the Maw and Torghast, searching for Sylvanas. However, it seems that Tyrande is becoming increasingly consumed by hatred. While her power as the Night Warrior continues to grow, she is simultaneously destroying herself piece by piece.

The Night Fae are seeking a cure for Tyrande as a “subplot” during their campaign, but they only find partial success.

What happens to Tyrande in Patch 9.1? During the campaign, all players come into contact with Tyrande again. To help Tyrande, the player searches for former Night Warriors who are now in the Shadowlands. They are supposed to help relieve Elune’s wrath in Tyrande.

In the end, there is a large ritual in Ardenweald where many NPCs help to bring Tyrande and Elune’s power under control. However, the ritual proves to be quite strenuous. Tyrande ultimately loses control and attacks the players. Only by joining forces is it possible to stop and contain the frenzied priestess before a cutscene plays.

Although the sequence is not yet implemented, it becomes clear what the outcome is:

Tyrande is freed from the negative influence of the Night Warrior. Elune herself intervenes and saves the priestess’s life by taking the destructive energies from her. This also results in Tyrande’s eyes shining blue again after the ritual. According to the words of the NPCs, Tyrande is still the Night Warrior and can use that power. Only the negative influence and self-destruction seem to have been removed – temporarily or permanently.

More about WoW Patch 9.1 can be found here:

What does this mean? Night Elf players who are worried about Tyrande can take a deep breath for now. The fear that Tyrande would die from Elune’s power is unfounded and the danger has been averted for now. It also seems her character is slowly beginning to change after the ritual. While she has not yet gotten her revenge, she is again able to focus on other things.

What do you think about Tyrande’s redemption in Patch 9.1? Do you think it’s good that the threat is contained? Or has this made the character more interesting?

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Source(s):
  1. wowhead.com

List of all Elite Skins in Rainbow Six Siege 2021 – How to get them

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 7 minutes

If you want to stand out in Rainbow Six Siege, you can spruce up your Operator with skins. The most extravagant of these skins come from the Elite Collection, which brings a whole package of changes. In our list, you will find all currently available Elite Skins.

What kind of skins are these? With skins, you can change the appearance of an Operator. There are various parts that can be customized:

  • Headgear
  • Uniform
  • Weapon skins
  • Weapon charms

Elite skins change all of these attributes at once and are usually related to the history of an Operator. Every playable character in Rainbow Six has a background, such as in the military or police service, which is why they joined the special forces in the first place.

The Elite skins often provide insight into why the Operators can do what they do or what they did in the past. Currently, there are 36 Elite skins that we present to you here in our gallery.

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List of all 36 Elite Skins in Rainbow Six Siege

The Elite skins always come as a bundle with various features. They not only change the appearance of your Operator but also provide:

  • Skins for every weapon the Operator carries
  • An alternate appearance for their gadget
  • Special business cards in the Operator selection
  • A unique intro if you are MVP at the end of the round

In our gallery, you will find all skins and what else they change:

  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Frost
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Frost Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Echo
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Echo Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Jäger
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Jäger Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Thatcher
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Thatcher Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Thermite
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Thermite Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Twitch
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Twitch Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Valkyrie
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Valkyrie Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Kapkan
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Kapkan Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Lesion
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Lesion Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Maverick
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Maverick Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Mira
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Mira Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Capitao
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Capitao Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Buck
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Buck Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Blitz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Blitz Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Blackbeard
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Blackbeard Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Doc
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Doc Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Mute
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Mute Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Rook
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Pulse Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Rook
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Rook Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Sledge
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Sledge Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Smoke
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Smoke Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Ash
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Ash Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Ash Tomb Raider
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Ash Tomb Raider Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Tachanka
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Tachanka Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Glaz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Glaz Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Fuze
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Fuze Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Caveira
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Caveira Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Bandit
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Bandit Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins IQ
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins IQ Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Jackal
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Jackal Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Kali
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Kali Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Hibana
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Hibana Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Zofia 2
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Zofia 2 Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Zofia 1
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Zofia 1 Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Dokkaebi
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Dokkaebi Zusatz
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Ela
  • Rainbow Six Siege Elite Skins Ela Zusatz

The best skins – Which one should I buy?

With the large number of skins, it can be hard to choose one. The top 5 from the author should help you filter or even decide which Operator to get next. After all, a cool appearance is part of the game.

  • Rank 5: Slava Korolyu (Tachanka) – The “Lord” walks around without a shirt in this skin, showcasing why he earned his nickname. The skin is more of a tribute to his reputation and really reflects on the past. Disadvantage: Tachanka is still pretty weak despite the rework (via GameStar).
  • Rank 4: Tomb Raider (Ash) – The skin depicts the famous protagonist from the Tomb Raider series, Lara Croft. While this has nothing to do with Ash’s past, it looks really great in the game. Alternatively, Ash has a second skin: Sidewinder.
  • Rank 3: Huk Sztuki (Ela) – Ela’s Elite skin fully taps into her background as a rebellious artist. The Pole had issues with military hierarchy and studied art in Berlin before returning to the military much later.
  • Rank 2: Meisterframe-Prototype I (Kali) – Kali’s Elite skin is relatively simple, yet shows that simplicity can be elegant. With a lack of striking colors, the suit also highlights Kali’s professionalism. Advantage: Kali is quite a popular Operator, especially as a substitute for Thatcher.
  • Rank 1: Duch Bojowy (Zofia) – Ela’s older sister Zofia was more rigorously drilled into discipline and graduated her military training with the highest possible rank. Her guard uniform makes that evident.

If you want to save some money and buy other cool skins, check out the “Dark Times” package. It includes cool knight skins for Nøkk, Montagne, Mozzie, and Echo, and you can unlock it not only with R6 credits but also with renown. While you’ll have to grind for a while, you can also buy individual parts of the set separately:

Rainbow Six Siege Skins Ritter
The package is inspired by the armor from For Honor.

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How do I get Elite Skins?

You need to buy all the skins with premium currency, R6 credits. Each Elite skin costs 1,800 credits, which you can buy in various bundle sizes:

  • The cheapest bundle is 600 credits for 4.99 €
  • The smallest bundle for one skin includes 2,670 credits and costs 19.99 €
  • The largest bundle for 99.99 € gives you 16,000 credits
  • There are smaller gradations in between

You will find the Elite skins directly in the shop in the game. Click at the bottom in the “Uniforms” category on the “Elite” banner at the top, and you will see the complete collection of Elite skins.

If you ever participate in tournaments, you need to be careful with your skins. In some rule sets, only the standard appearance of an Operator is allowed. An aspiring professional team had to learn this the hard way:

Rainbow Six: Team gives away important victory because one wore the wrong skin

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The Elder Scrolls Online: How to unlock the new companions

MiezeMelli MiezeMelli Reading time 4 minutes

The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online is getting the major expansion Blackwood in June 2021. This will also introduce a companion system in the MMORPG. MeinMMO explains how to unlock the new companion system.

What are the Companions in ESO? The companions are NPCs (engl.: non-player character) that you can summon as allies in combat after unlocking them. They support you in your journeys through Tamriel. In PvE group content like dungeons and trials, they take the place of a player.

This allows you to fill groups when a player is missing and you don’t want to wait for group searching. However, in PvP content and solo arenas, the companions cannot fight by your side.

If you’re looking for a guide to the companions from ESO High Isle, here’s the appropriate guide:

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Additionally, similar to Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim, you can equip your companions with gear. You can also customize them with costumes and outfit styles, as well as choose their mount, select abilities, and give combat instructions.

The companions also have their own personalities. Your actions affect the relationship between your character and the companion. Good relationships can unlock new dialogue options. Therefore, it’s worth paying attention to which NPC is summoned at which time.

How can you unlock the companions in ESO?

First, you need access to the chapter Blackwood. Make sure when purchasing whether you own the base game or not. You can also choose between a standard and a collector’s edition.

To unlock a companion, you need the corresponding quest, which we will introduce to you shortly. After completing the quests, you can find the companions in your collection (U) under Allies → Companions.

What companions are there in ESO?

Bastian Hallix – A good-hearted and persistent Imperial Dragonknight. He is a representative of the noble and wealthy trading house Silvelles from Daggerfall. His special ability Bastian’s Insight grants a chance to enhance found potions.

ESO Bastian Hallix
Bastian Hallix: A righteous companion. You should be careful about what he gets to see from you.

Mirri Elendis – A cheeky and headstrong Dark Elf Nightblade known for her loose tongue and casual relationship with law and order. She is an expert in the field of Daedra. Her special ability Mirri’s Expertise gives you a chance to receive additional loot from treasure chests.

ESO Mirri Elendis
Mirri Elendis: A Dark Elf who doesn’t quite follow the law.

Which quest unlocks the companions and where can you find them?

The quests for Bastian Hallix and Mirri Elendis can both be found in Blackwood:

  • Bastian Hallix – The corresponding quest Competition and Contracts can be found south of the Etched Vale on the coast. To start the quest, you must speak to the companion directly.
  • Mirri Elendis – The quest Battered and Scattered can be found north of the Doomvault Vulpinaz in the north of Blackwood. It starts with reading the note Adventurer Wanted for an Exciting Matter!, which you can find on the ground. Alternatively, you can talk to Mirri a bit further north.
ESO Companions Quest Map
Blackwood: Here you can find both companions on the map.
ESO Bastian Hallix Quest
Bastian Hallix in a difficult situation.
ESO Mirri Elendis Quest
This is where the encounter with Mirri Elendis begins.
ESO Location of Mirri's Note
You can also start Mirri Elendis’s companion quest by reading this note.
ESO Mirri's Note
Note: Adventurer Wanted for an Exciting Matter!
In this image gallery, you will find all the information on how to access the quests to unlock both companions.

You can watch the exact process in the following video:

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Here you will find all information about the companions.

Apart from the companions, there are many other exciting adventures awaiting you in Tamriel. Like every year, the popular game events are planned for 2021. Next up in June is the PvP event Midyear Mayhem. But that’s not all. ESO offers much more events in 2021. Which ones you can learn about in our special on the ESO Events 2021 here on MeinMMO.

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  1. Wir stellen vor: Bastian Hallix
  2. Wir stellen vor: Mirri Elendis
  3. Gefährtensystem: Die Grundlagen
  4. Vorschau auf "Blackwood" - Das Gefährtensystem

Improving Stasis in Destiny 2: All new aspects and fragments of Season 14

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 5 minutes

Season 14 has started in Destiny 2 and brings you 3 new aspects and 4 additional fragments, which allow you to further customize your Stasis classes. To find out how powerful the new options are and how to master the quest “Aspect of Intervention”, read on MeinMMO.

Here’s what it’s about: The Season of the Splicer offers all owners of Beyond Light new customization options for the dark Stasis classes. However, you must unlock the additional aspects and fragments to benefit from the new options.

In total, you can expect in Season 14:

  • 3 new Stasis aspects – Warlocks, Titans, and Hunters each receive one
  • 4 new Stasis fragments – each fragment can be used by all classes
  • The majority of the progress is account-wide, so you only need to earn the new aspects and fragments once with one character

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How to get Stasis in Destiny 2? You receive the ice magic-like powers after completing the campaign of the Beyond Light expansion and mastering some additional tasks. Then, you gradually expand the Stasis powers and customize the classes more strongly than is possible with the conventional focuses. This is how you find all aspects and fragments and what the ice powers can do.

The 3 new Stasis aspects of Season 14

Stasis aspects have direct effects on the playstyle of your Guardian. They either change existing Stasis abilities or introduce a completely new skill.

You can equip up to 2 aspects at the same time at any time. Each aspect has between 1 and 3 slots for fragments to further customize the playstyle. Below we show you all 3 new aspects in detail.

Glacier Harvest (Warlock):

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  • If you freeze an enemy (in any way), Stasis shards appear around the frozen target. Stronger enemies release more shards. Other Guardians will yield 2 shards.
  • You can pick up the bluish Stasis shards (which look like small crystals), triggering fragment effects or recharging your Stasis abilities.
  • Grants 2 fragment slots.

Touch of Winter (Hunter):

  • This aspect improves your 3 Stasis grenades.
  • Glacier grenades receive an additional Stasis crystal and a new, rounder arrangement instead of the usual wall.
  • Early Light grenades have a significantly larger slow field and create a small Stasis crystal upon impact.
  • Cold Snap grenades seek their target faster and over a longer range, plus you can freeze an additional target (up to 3).
  • Grants 2 fragment slots.

Diamant Lance (Titan):

Diamant Lance Stasis Aspect Destiny 2 Season 14.jpg
  • If you defeat enemies with Stasis abilities like your Shatter Strike or by Shard damage, you create a Stasis lance (has a short cooldown).
  • You can pick up the lance like a relic weapon and carry it for a few seconds until it dissolves.
  • You can throw the lance to deal damage to a target and freeze it, or slam the lance into the ground to unleash an area attack.
  • The Diamond Lance can also be picked up by your team, and multiple lances can exist on the field at the same time.
  • Grants only one fragment slot.

Complete Aspect of Intervention on Europa

This is how you get the new aspects: You receive the 3 new Stasis aspects through the quest “Aspect of Intervention.” You get the 3-part task from the Exo Stranger on Europa in the area “Beyond” (far to the south).

  • The Stranger then sends you on the mission to find and destroy 6 entropy shards in the “Cellar Ascent” area (far to the north).
  • Be sure to pack the exotic grenade launcher Grip of Salvation – otherwise, you cannot destroy the shards (the flying pyramids). Additionally, the quest should only be available from the Stranger once you have completed the previous aspect quests.
  • Mark the quest in the menu, and a marker will guide you through the Fallen Fortress, and you will be clearly shown near the shards.
  • Once you have hit all entropy shards with the Stasis launcher, you need to defeat a few waves of enemies.

To prevent you from getting lost, you can find the exact route for “Aspect of Intervention” in the video:

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Now it gets a bit tricky: you are tasked with mastering a heroic simulation of the Exo Challenges:

  • Select the Exo Challenge from the map on Europa – check the left side of the map in the area “Bray Exo Science”
  • Be sure to pay attention to which modifiers are active and which mods you need to pack against the strong champions. Help with the champions can be found here on MeinMMO.
  • Once you have mastered the simulation, visit the Exo Stranger in the “Beyond” area.
  • She will then send you as the last step to the nearby Ziggurat (which is also marked on the map).

As a thank you for your efforts, you will receive your new Stasis aspect. All quest steps should easily be achievable in about an hour. If you have already found all available aspects, you will need to switch to the right in the Stasis menu to equip the aspect from Season 14.

This is how quickly it works with multiple chars: The entire quest line “Aspect of Intervention” is account-wide. This means you only need to complete the quest with one character. Your 2nd and 3rd characters only need to speak to the Exo Stranger and can go directly to the Ziggurat to collect the aspect without having to complete all the tedious tasks beforehand.

The 4 new Stasis fragments in the Season of the Splicer

Stasis fragments modify your aspects. They give them bonuses on damage or affect your Stasis abilities with other buffs. Some even have negative effects alongside powerful, positive ones. Each aspect has space for a different number of fragments.

This is what the new fragments can do:

  • Whispers of Dread: Automatically attracts Stasis shards nearby. Also grants +10 to Recovery and +10 to Intellect.
  • Whispers of Hunger: Increases the amount of melee energy you receive when picking up Stasis shards. However, it deducts -10 Discipline and -10 Recovery.
  • Whispers of Ruin: Kinetic weapons deal more damage to Stasis crystals and frozen enemies. The more shards you collect, the higher the overshield, and the duration resets.
  • Whispers of Frost: When you collect a Stasis shard, you gain a small overshield that lasts for 10 seconds. Collecting additional shards increases the overshield and resets the duration.
Each week, the Stranger on Europa has 2 fragment quests

This is how you get the new fragments: If you visit the Exo Stranger on Europa, she has 2 small fragment quests for you each week. You can choose whether you want to complete random tasks in strikes, Gambit, or the Crucible – you can also choose the same activity twice.

After completing it, you will receive a remembrance fragment, which you can then exchange for one of the new fragments – or for one from previous seasons if you have not yet obtained all of them. The fragments are account-wide, so each of your Guardians can use each fragment directly.

More about the Season of the Splicer:

Have you already gotten the new fragments and aspects of the new season 14? Do you even have ideas for sneaky Stasis builds that your enemies won’t thaw out? Share your thoughts with other Guardians in the comments.

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Pokémon GO: How genius it could be to bring the sunglasses Squirtle into the game

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Most of you know Squirtle with sunglasses from the Pokémon series. A trainer is celebrated for the idea of how the iconic Squirtle Squad could come to Pokémon GO. Similar to Team GO Rocket.

What is it about? On reddit, a player of Pokémon GO shared his version of how the Squirtle Squad should be integrated into the game. As a refreshing alternative to the Rocket thugs from Team GO Rocket, whom trainers have been battling for months.

On reddit, the idea is well received, with the thread achieving over 3,300 upvotes already.

“… when you win, you get stolen items …”

This is the idea: Trainer rjbelz explains how the Squirtle Squad should appear in the game (via reddit.com). Trainers should randomly encounter the squad in the wild. But not at PokéStops and not at gyms.

“There should be a WP limitation when selecting attackers against the squad,” rjbelz explains. “They [the Squirtle Squad] should have slightly increased battle points like raid bosses to make the fights tighter.”

If one is successful in the fight against the squad, rjbelz has an exciting idea for the rewards. “When you win, you get ‘stolen’ items from other players. Stones, Poké Balls, special candies, avatar items, etc. Of course, experience points and medal achievements as well.” If one loses, they must prove their skill again next time.

For rjbelz, this would be an exciting alternative to spinning stops and battling Rocket thugs or bosses like Arlo, Sierra and Cliff. “It could also run like an event, similar to Jessie and James. To keep it from getting too much,” the idea giver adds.

He wants to avoid that these fights against the Squirtles become monotonous after a short time.

How is it received? The feedback on the idea is very positive on reddit. People write “That’s very cute” and wish for Squirtle with sunglasses to return. One person writes “I completely agree! The episode in the anime where Squirtle returns to the Squirtle Squad was the first time I cried in front of the TV! That’s a BIG moment” (via reddit.com).

Who is the Squirtle Squad?

This is the crew: In the Pokémon anime, you get to know the Squirtle Squad during the first episodes. It is a group of Squirtles that were abandoned by their trainers. What is special about them is that each Squirtle wears sunglasses. The leader of the squad, Ash’s Squirtle, wears square glasses – the others have round lenses.

You can get an insight into the “goals” of the Squirtle Squad in the following YouTube video:

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In the anime, the Squirtles are initially rebellious, stealing from the villagers and spray-painting graffiti on walls. They then get tricked by Team Rocket and ultimately become a good crew that helps the town and its residents.

Ash’s Squirtle is an integral part of the squad and is only occasionally brought back into battle by Ash. For many viewers, the group of turtle Pokémon remains a positive memory.

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Can you imagine that this squad would be a good addition to Pokémon GO, or would the trainer’s idea still need some refinement? Let us know your opinion in the comments of MeinMMO and discuss the topic with other trainers. Do you want the Squirtle Squad in Pokémon GO?

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New World receives its last major alpha update – Brings 2 new dungeons

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

The new MMO New World from Amazon is currently in Alpha. The developers have now released the next and also final major update of the Alpha version. MeinMMO summarizes the key highlights of the patch notes for you.

What kind of update is this? According to Amazon Game Studios, this will be the last major update that the Alpha version receives. The patch contains numerous new contents.

What are Expeditions actually? These are instances where 5 players can experience a story together in a dungeon and face bosses.

Our author Alexander Leitsch was able to try out the first available expeditions: I played the first dungeon in New World – How good can Amazon’s MMO really be at PvE?

The May update for New World brings two more dungeons: Destroyed Obelisk and The Depths. We summarize what to expect.

The 2 new dungeons of New World and patch notes

This is what to expect in Destroyed Obelisk: In the expedition Destroyed Obelisk, you need to go to the Amrhein Temple and explore its depths, according to quest description. There are numerous secrets to uncover. The expedition is available from level 35 and you can start it from Everfall.

These bosses await you:

  • Alactos the Merciless: This powerful mage has been on guard for ages and focuses the arcane energy swirling in the obelisk to make quick work of intruders.
  • Regent Greundgul: This eternal guardian clad in sparkling golden armor reigns over her armies and defends the treasures of the obelisk against thieves and careless intruders alike.
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This is what to expect in The Depths: The second expedition, The Depths, takes you to Captain Thorpe’s peninsula. He has established a base at the Unstable Coast with his army of the Corrupted. They reside in the ancient ruins beneath a storm tower.

You must head to the island and eliminate the self-proclaimed master of the storm winds and king of corruption.

These bosses await you:

  • Archdeacon Azamela: As Thorpe’s servant and leader of his armies, Azamela is a fantastic adherent of the doctrine of corruption and a vessel for its destructive energies.
  • Commander Thorpe: Thorpe has further succumbed to corruption, and his attacks and skills have become significantly stronger, making him a powerful servant of corruption and a deadly threat to Aeternum. He must be stopped!
In The Depths you can expect fiery battles.

What else is in the update? In addition to the mentioned expeditions, there are numerous other innovations in various areas of the game:

  • New player titles
  • New fast travel points
  • Reworked faction missions
  • Reworked elite orientation points
  • Reworked resource distribution
  • New quests
  • Housing ranks
  • Loot and equipment
  • UI
  • Combat (enemy AI and balancing)

However, the extensive update contains even more innovations. You can find all the changes in detail in the patch notes for the big May update on the official developer site. (via newworld.com)

The last major update before Closed Beta in July – What’s next?

This is what the developers say about the update: Officially, as mentioned above, the May update is the last major patch for the Alpha version of New World. Now the team behind New World wants to focus entirely on the path to Closed Beta.

In the statement, it says: “After the Alpha update in May, we will focus on bug fixing, polishing, and performance optimization, diving deep into game balancing to deliver a great player experience at launch.”

So there will be no major feature updates until the Closed Beta, but rather optimizations, balancing, and bug fixes implemented.

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How long will the Alpha of New World run? In the statement, the developers announced that the duration of the Alpha has been extended to July 6. Until then, they would even allow more players onto the servers so that they can test the game.

Where can you sign up as a tester? The registration runs through the official website. (via newworld.com)

When does the Closed Beta for New World start? The official launch is on July 20, 2021.

What do you think of the information? Does it make you excited for more, or hasn’t New World convinced you yet? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.

If you are looking for more information about New World, you can find our overview of the game here: Everything about the new MMO New World from Amazon – Release, Beta, Pre-order, Gameplay

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FIFA 21: The new special cards from TOTW 33 are now live

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

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

FIFA 21 TOTW 33
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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Oops! Destiny 2 enabled Crossplay too early – Hurry up if you want to test it

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

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.

When was the feature supposed to come? According to the official stance, crossplay was supposed to arrive in fall 2021 with the launch of Season 15 for Destiny 2.

Therefore, it is an oversight that crossplay is already active, as Bungie confirmed on Twitter:

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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.

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Destiny 2 has had major glitches repeatedly

In Destiny 2, glitches and bugs occur repeatedly, with varying degrees of impact.

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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New mining method Chia is so intense that it destroys your SSD in 6 weeks

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

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.

The well-known Samsung SSD 870 EVO is one of the most popular hard drives and is one of the bestsellers on Amazon among internal SSDs.

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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Steam soon on PS5 and Xbox Series X? That’s what the Valve CEO says

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

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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FIFA 21 TOTS: Here are the predictions for the Bundesliga Team of the Season

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

In FIFA 21 the TOTS (Team of the Season) for the Bundesliga will be released soon. We show you which cards could be at the top of the fan voting.

Update, May 14 at 7:10 PM: The Bundesliga TOTS is now known:

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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.

However, the situation for the Bundesliga TOTS is a bit different, as fans were able to vote for the Team of the Season.

The Predictions for the Bundesliga TOTS

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:

Icon Swaps 3 has such good rewards, players can’t decide

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Pokémon GO: Raid Hour today with Xerneas – Who is it worth for?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

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.

PokémonMoves
(Shadow) MetagrossBullet Punch + Meteor Mash
Mega BeedrillPoisons Jab + Sludge Bomb
RoseradePoisons Jab + Sludge Bomb
HeatranFire Spin + Iron Head
Mega VenusaurVine Whip + Sludge Bomb

More options: If you do not own the above Pokémon or do not have enough of them, we have a larger selection for you: Check out our Guide to the best counters against Xerneas in Pokémon GO.

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.

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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.

That’s why the Yveltal event with Team Rocket in Pokémon GO is really worth it. You should definitely not miss this event if you want strong shadows.

Are you participating in the spotlight hour today or are you skipping it?

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Gaming mice and keyboards that you can get cheaper during the Amazon Gaming Week

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

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.

The Razer Viper is a recommendable gaming mouse for shooter players. The high-end model, the Viper Ultimate, is among the best gaming mice for shooter players. Razer has also introduced the Viper 8K.

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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Gaming Mouse and Keyboard from Corsair

These keyboards are available: Currently, Amazon offers two good gaming keyboards from Corsair at a lower price:

  • The Corsair K68 is already available for 89.99 Euros on Amazon and represents a good budget option if you are looking for a keyboard with good key press and simple RGB. However, the keys are distinctly audible.
  • 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 WirelessCorsair M65 Elite
SensorPixArt PMW-3325PixArt PMW-3391
ResolutionUp to 10,000 DPI, adjustable in 100 stepsUp to 18,000, adjustable in 1 step
Buttons69
ConnectionWired and WirelessWired
Weight99 grams97 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 ESO community is currently laughing at a funny bug that makes heads shrink

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

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.

eso-smol head
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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Small heads were already seen in the film Beetlejuice.

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.

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WoW Classic is ending – But are you really moving on to Burning Crusade?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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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