New MMORPG Corepunk Talks About Future – Could PvP and PvE Finally Be Separated

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Corepunk offers PvE but also PvP in an open world. Now the developers are considering making this possible on separate servers and want to know the community’s opinion on this.

What is Corepunk? The “Top-Down MMORPG” places you in a world that is a mix of fantasy, post-apocalypse, and cyberpunk sci-fi. You can expect these features:

How is PvP currently planned? So far, it has been said that there should generally be open PvP. This means you can fight with hostile players in the open game world. Arbitrary attacks on players will be punished. Those who like PvP should focus on guild wars, PvP instances, arenas, and battlegrounds.

However, it is possible and also intended to attack low-level players in the open world. How Corepunk looks is shown in this gameplay trailer:

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Should PvP and PvE in Corepunk be separated?

What do the developers think now? Since open PvP can be problematic in connection with PvE, the developers of Corepunk want to leave players the decision of whether to have dedicated PvE and PvP servers.

The team recognizes that not every PvE player wants to be attacked by other players while questing or gathering resources. Nevertheless, PvP should play an important role.

Through Discord, the team is therefore considering offering PvE and PvP servers:

  • PvP servers should continue to offer open player-versus-player battles across the entire world
  • On the PvE servers, PvP only takes place in arenas and on special battlegrounds

The team now wants to know what the players think of this idea.

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This is why it is such an important decision: How important this decision is can be seen in the example of New World. The MMORPG from Amazon was originally planned as a survival MMO with open PvP. But during the first alpha, testers found out that they preferred PvE content. Therefore, the concept was changed. PvP became optional.

However, not everyone liked this, which is why open PvP is returning to New World as battles for forts.

Here are the reactions so far: On reddit, the proposal from the developers of Corepunk is already being discussed. Not everyone thinks the idea is good, but the majority is in favor of separating PvE and PvP.

  • SocraticQuestioner explains (via reddit): “Albion Online is a good example of why many people, including the developers, do not want pure PvE servers. The game is designed in such a way that PvE players are forced into PvP zones so that PvP people have easy targets to keep them occupied.”
  • Hotstreak is unsure (via reddit): “Hmm, I am of mixed opinion because I thought the original design with the mix of PvP and PvE was good. But it’s always nice to have options.”
  • EmoJarsh writes (via reddit): “I’ve been following the project for a while and have to say that PvE servers are necessary if they want a chance against New World and Swords of Legend Online. PvE is simply more popular. PvP has its place, but in my experience, most players simply prefer PvE.”
  • crozzee likes the idea (via reddit): “I would love to see PvE servers. The developers are aware that open-world PvP can cause problems for those who just want to quest or grind without fearing being attacked.”

What do you think about the idea of separating PvE and PvP through specific servers? Do you think this is good for Corepunk or should the original design be kept?

Would you like to know how Corepunk plays? A beta will take place in the summer, in which 10,000 players will be able to participate.

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  2. reddit

Oops, did Blizzard accidentally reveal the release date of WoW TBC Classic?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

In Blizzard’s BattleNet, there was apparently a brief notice indicating the release date for The Burning Crusade in WoW Classic. The new expansion is said to be released in June.

Update May 6: The release date has now been officially confirmed. The release of TBC Classic will take place on June 2.

What happened? As users report on reddit and other platforms, there was a brief overlay in BattleNet during the night of May 4th, 2021. There, the image for Burning Crusade Classic was displayed along with text below it.

This text states that TBC is expected to be released on June 1, 2021. That would mean exactly 4 weeks from now. The expansion is currently still in beta testing.

How realistic is the leak? The image was shared by several different sources, so there is a high chance that the image was indeed visible in the launcher.

Players suspect that the article went online by mistake and was quickly taken offline. This would not be the first time Blizzard has accidentally revealed something too early. The last time this happened was at BlizzCon 2021, when info about WoW Shadowlands and WoW Classic leaked online prematurely.

Whether June 1 is the correct date or if it is merely a placeholder date is currently a hot topic of discussion.

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Pros and Cons of a June Release

What speaks against the release on June 1? On reddit, there is a heated discussion about the date. For some users, the release seems too soon:

  • So, the announcement for the release comes far too late for the user jacob6875: “It seems hard to believe that if TBC were to release in a month, we wouldn’t have an official release date by now.”
  • The user shryne agrees and suspects a placeholder: “This is probably just a draft article with a filler date that was accidentally published on the HOTS news site.”
  • Lagwins1980 also has issues with it, as it would mean that the TBC pre-patch would only be playable for a very short time: “No, it’s not unusual to have no date for something still in beta testing. But if the previous leaks are true, then that’s only 2 weeks of pre-patch, which seems a bit short.”

Another argument against this early release is that a raid test in the beta was recently postponed.

More about WoW on MeinMMO:

What speaks for June 1 However, some other users believe in a release on June 1, as there was previously a leak stating that the pre-patch should only last two weeks.

Additionally, WoW head Ion Hazzikostas hinted that Patch 9.1 and the expansion in Classic will not be released simultaneously. Since Patch 9.1 seems far off, an early release of Burning Crusade doesn’t sound unlikely.

A third faction also suspects that the pre-patch will be deployed on June 1 and that Burning Crusade will then come a few weeks later.

What do you think about the release of Burning Crusade? Does June 1 seem realistic to you?

Everything about the currently running beta for WoW Classic you can find here: The beta of “Burning Crusade Classic” is live – Are you in?

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Pokémon GO: Illuminating Legends X – new research and raids

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO started the event with Xerneas “Illuminating Legends X”. It brings a new limited research and other Pokémon in the current raids. We show you all the changes.

What is new? On May 4th at 10:00 AM, the event “Illuminating Legends X” started, bringing Xerneas and new Pokémon from Generation 6 into the game.

In the overview, we show you the new limited research that rewards you with a rainy lure module and also, which raid bosses you now encounter.

Limited Research on Illuminating Legends X

For the research, you need to send gifts, battle Team GO Rocket, and catch Fairy-type Pokémon. Additionally, a battle against Giovanni is planned. You have until May 17, 2021, at 8:00 PM to complete the research.

The research is divided into 7 chapters.

Illuminating Legends X – 1/7

TaskReward
Send 5 gifts to friendsEncounter with
Puffle
Defeat 3 Rocket GruntsEncounter with
Spoink
Catch 7 Fairy-type PokémonEncounter with Clefairy

Stage Reward: If you complete all the steps at this stage, you will receive 1,500 experience points and 15 Ultra Balls. We show you how to find friends in Pokémon GO to whom you can send gifts.

Illuminating Legends X – 2/7

TaskReward
Earn 7 hearts with your buddy10 Razz Berries
Rescue 3 Shadow PokémonEncounter with Dratini
Catch 15 Fairy-type PokémonEncounter with Marill

Stage Reward: If you complete all the steps at this stage, you will receive 2,000 experience points and a Rocket Radar.

Illuminating Legends X – 3/7

TaskReward
Defeat Rocket Leader Arlo5 Hyper Potions
Defeat Rocket Leader Cliff3 Revives
Defeat Rocket Leader Sierra3 Max Potions

Stage Reward: If you complete all the steps at this stage, you will receive 2,500 experience points and a Super Rocket Radar.

This is how you defeat the leaders

Illuminating Legends X – 4/7

TaskReward
Find the Team Rocket boss2,000 XP
Battle the Team Rocket boss2,000 XP
Defeat the Team Rocket boss2,000 XP

Stage Reward: If you complete all the steps at this stage, you will receive 3,000 experience points and a Smoke.

Keep in mind that since May 1st, you receive a Shadow Articuno as a reward for defeating Giovanni.

Illuminating Legends X – 5/7

TaskReward
Evolve 3 Fairy-type Pokémon1 Sinnoh Stone
Use a SmokeEncounter with Flabébé
Catch 20 Fairy-type PokémonEncounter with Spritzee

Stage Reward: If you complete all the steps at this stage, you will receive 4,000 experience points and 10 Nanab Berries.

Illuminating Legends X – 6/7

TaskReward
Make 10 great throwsEncounter with Swablu
Use 15 berries while catching
Pokémon		Encounter with Cottonee
Catch 7 different species of
Fairy-type Pokémon		Encounter with Azumarill

Stage Reward: If you complete all the steps at this stage, you will receive 6,000 experience points and 15 Ultra Balls.

Illuminating Legends X – 7/7

TaskReward
Complete 5 field research tasks25 Pokéballs
Win a raidEncounter with Feebas
Catch 50 Fairy-type PokémonEncounter with Clefable

Stage Reward: If you complete all the steps at this stage, you will receive 5,000 Stardust and the new rainy lure module.

If you use the rainy lure module at a PokéStop, it attracts Pokémon that like water. These are Water, Bug, or Electric-type Pokémon. The rainy lure module also helps you evolve Viscargot to Viscogon.

Current Raids for the Xerneas Event in May 2021

With the start of the event, the raid bosses in Pokémon GO have changed in the gyms. We show you in the following table which bosses you will now find in the gyms at the various difficulties.

DifficultyBosses
Tier 1Galar-Ponyta
Dratini*
Marill*
Spoink*
Psiau
Tier 3Alolan Exeggutor*
Togetic
Flabébé*
Libelldra
Tier 5Xerneas
Mega RaidsMega Venusaur*
Mega Charizard Y*
Mega Snorlax*
Pokémon marked with a star (*) may be encountered in Shiny form

In our Counter Guide against Xerneas in Pokémon GO, we show you many attackers that are particularly effective in this raid. Use them to catch Xerneas easily afterwards.

What do you think of the changes from the Xerneas event? Are you excited for the new research and raids, or do you think it’s too little new content? Let us know your opinion here in the comments on MeinMMO.

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Yes, Titans have already lost the Keeper Games in Destiny 2 before the end

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, Space Olympics are heating up, but the defending champion of the “Guardian Games” has already been eliminated from the competition. Will the Hunters be stopped?

This is what players are fighting for: In Destiny 2, it’s not about saving the universe right now, but rather a friendly competition: the Guardian Games 2021. In this three-week event, Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans determine which class can earn the most medals, essentially Space Olympics.

Today, May 4th, the event enters its final round, but only two classes remain in the race for the title. The defending champions are no longer a factor.

Titans, what happened?

The champions have fallen this far: Last year around this time, we could congratulate the Titans on their insurmountable victory in the Guardian Games 2020. Throughout the entire event, the stoic giants marched as if they had the Gjallarhorn under lock and key.

Now, the situation has turned 180 degrees and we must announce the early elimination of the defending champions. Mathematically, the Titans have unfortunately no chance of winning anymore.

This is the tally of the Guardian Games after daily victories:

  • Titans: 0
  • Warlocks: 4
  • Hunters: 9

How could this plan fail? The Titans had such a brilliant idea. Instead of weighting the classes differently based on the number of players, points from Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans are all worth the same. The loser of a day receives a compensatory bonus of 10% on all remaining competition days.

The Titans wanted to accumulate this bonus, so they planned to lose intentionally on the first days to then clean up the event from behind with the power of mathematics. It seems this didn’t quite work out – or did not all Titans stick to the master plan?

Support also came from the leader himself. Lance Reddick, the voice of Commander Zavala, gave a motivational speech:

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Lance Reddick is also known from TV series. Recently, he scolded the nasty space turtles as Zavala and made fans of Destiny 2 happy.

Are the Hunters even stoppable anymore?

Who will claim victory? The winner of the Guardian Games isn’t determined yet. Mathematically, Warlocks still have a chance to secure this year’s title. But it’s going to be very tight.

Since the Hunters have already notched up 9 victories and the event only runs until May 11th, the Warlocks must hustle to catch up with their 4 victories. If the Titans manage to mobilize their last power and win a few days, the Hunters would be mathematically unstoppable.

On the morning of May 4th, things are not looking good for the Warlocks (yellow) in the Guardian Games.

What about the award ceremony? According to the Season 13 roadmap, the closing ceremony of the Guardian Games will start on Friday night. Therefore, if points can no longer be earned after May 7th, the competition would indeed be decided – in favor of the Hunters.

The Guardians also hope that this year’s prize is something, well, more impressive than last year. Because the disappearing small Titan statue was often laughed at as a joke, rather than as an honor.

For many players, it is generally true that they want to obtain the event exotic and the new catalyst and then lose interest in the competition.

This is how you gain an advantage:

Are you interested in the winner of the Guardian Games and find the somewhat different battle in the Destiny universe exciting? Then here’s a call to all Warlocks: don’t let the Hunters win! Titans, keep it up! And Hunters, take a break, mourn a bit for Cayde – okay, that was mean.

By the way, right after the Guardian Games, the new Season 14 in Destiny 2 starts. Here are all the known infos and leaks so far.

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  1. Forbes
  2. Destiny Tracker auf Twitter

Shroud raves about the new map for Valorant: “Best map they have ever made”

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

In Valorant, professional streamer shroud raves about the 6th map Breeze. For him, it is the “best map they have ever made.” But at the same time, he fears that the map might not resonate with the majority of Valorant players. Discover here what shroud appreciates about Breeze and why he is still worried about the map.

What is the new map about? The new map Breeze has recently been introduced in the team shooter Valorant and features a Caribbean island. The map has, among other things, the following characteristics:

  • Wide, open spaces
  • Generally a very large map
  • Special trapdoors through which one can escape or launch surprise attacks
  • Hard to hold bomb sites

New Map Breeze is the favorite of professional streamer shroud

What does shroud like about Breeze? For shroud, the new map is a delight. In a stream, the professional enthusiastically praised the new map and applauded its advantages. Above all, he is captivated by the high complexity and the resulting synergies among the various agents and their skills:

The synergy between all the characters and their abilities is simply huge! You can’t just block a passage with a smoke and expect everything to work. You have to collaborate and use utilities wisely to take a site!

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Here is shroud’s statement about the new map Breeze.

Why does shroud worry about more maps like Breeze? For shroud, this is “the direction in which maps should be developed.” However, he has his concerns as the map seems much more tailored for professionals than for casual players.

I think the top players love it and everyone else will hate it. That worries me a bit because I believe it’s the best map they [the developers] have ever made. But if it gets bad feedback, they might never do something like this again.

Indeed, players criticize among other things that the map is too complex and that one must keep too many angles in mind at some points. However, the critique is not as negative as with the previous map, Icebox.

Icebox was actually too complex for most players as it had many convoluted places and vertical levels. So it could be that the new map is received better by players than shroud fears. A Twitter poll has shown that a large majority of players seem to like the map or would be satisfied with some small adjustments.

So shroud’s desire to have more maps like Breeze in the future is not looking too bad. But how do you see the situation? Do you like the new map Breeze, or is it too complex for you as you prefer the small, old maps for a quick round of Valorant? And what are your thoughts on the features from Episode 2 Act 3 of Valorant?

At least the last new heroine Astra did not go down well at all.

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FIFA 21 brings new TOTS today – can ruin your Weekend League rewards

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

In FIFA 21 a new TOTS (Team of the Season) has now gone live. In packs, in addition to the Premier League TOTS, there are now significantly improved TOTS cards from the Saudi Professional League.

These cards are now live: New in Ultimate Team are fresh TOTS cards from the Saudi Professional League. Although they are not as strong as TOTS cards from the European top leagues, they still offer decent ratings up to the 90s range.

This is how the Weekend League Rewards change: At the time of the next Weekend League rewards on Thursday, there are two TOTS live in FUT 21: The Premier League TOTS and the Saudi Professional League TOTS. This means that the weaker SPL TOTS cards may also appear in the hard-earned Weekend League rewards.

However, if you reach at least Gold 2, you will receive a guaranteed item from the stronger TOTS.

All cards from the SPL TOTS

These are the new cards: Banega (91) has the strongest card in the new SPL TOTS. He is followed by Romarinho (90), Gomis (89), and Carrillo (88).

The complete Saudi League TOTS:

  • CDM: Banega (91)
  • CAM: Romarinho (90)
  • ST: Gomis (89)
  • RM: Carrillo (88)
  • ST: Strandberg (87)
  • CB: Iago (86)
  • GK: Marcelo Grohe (85)
  • LM: Al Dawsari (85)
  • LB: Al Shahrani (85)
  • CAM: Guanca (85)
  • CB: Hagazi (85)

This is how to get the new TOTS cards

You have these options: Currently, there are several ways to get TOTS cards:

  • You can earn at least 11 victories in the Weekend League to get TOTS Player Picks. If you get more wins, there are additional Player Picks.
  • You can buy TOTS cards on the transfer market, although prices are relatively high.
  • You can complete a TOTS SBC (Squad Building Challenge) and hope for a good yield.

If you’re looking for strong TOTS cards that are not too expensive, we have a few suggestions for you:

3 affordable TOTS players that are still strong

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Instead of a new graphics card, AMD must first deliver what Nvidia has had for a long time

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

There are now first rumors about the new Radeon RX 7000. But instead of a new graphics card, AMD needs a technology that Nvidia has been offering for a long time, says MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann.

The AMD rumor now suggests that the new “Radeon RX 7000” graphics cards are supposed to provide significantly more performance than the current high-end models such as the RX 6900 XT or the RTX 3080/90 from Nvidia. At least that is reported by a well-known leaker (via GameStar.de).

But instead of a new powerful graphics card, interested graphics card buyers mainly need a DLSS alternative. Because Nvidia is still ahead of AMD here, thanks to the successful technology DLSS.

And this technology is so good and offers such added value that I wish for such a technology for AMD graphics cards in the long term as well.

For me, it is clear: If AMD wants to become a real competitor to Nvidia in the graphics card sector again, they need the DLSS feature.

Nvidia’s DLSS offers a significant performance boost for graphics cards

What is DLSS anyway? With Nvidia DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), the game is calculated internally at a lower resolution and scaled up to a higher resolution such as 4K using a AI algorithm to increase the FPS.

With the upgrade to DLSS 2.0, the technology has experienced an enormous boost. Our colleagues at GameStar are quite taken with the advantage (via GameStar.de)

What does DLSS bring? With DLSS, there is a simple way to significantly increase the FPS while maintaining quality. This is especially helpful when the graphics card is already heavily loaded. With the RTX 3060, the performance gain is up to 30%.

You can see how big the performance differences are in this YouTube video, for example. The gain is sometimes 20 – 30 FPS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12H5yyo1tnk
The YouTuber Wolfang shows how big the difference is when gaming with DLSS.

DLSS is especially worthwhile when high resolutions are to be reached, while the frame rate is below 60 FPS.

Even when very high FPS are wanted for competitive gaming or fast monitors, it is worth turning on DLSS.

Laptops with RTX graphics cards also benefit from DLSS. Because the mobile graphics chips are weaker than the desktop graphics cards.

That’s why DLSS is an important factor: This additional performance gain is especially important for gamers interested in ray tracing.

Ray tracing makes shadows and lighting look much more realistic. However, the technology also requires accordingly more performance from the graphics card. Here, DLSS can compensate for the performance loss due to ray tracing. For example, an RTX 3060 or an RTX 3060 Ti benefits from this.

DLSS is also important for the future, as more games want to support this ray tracing, making the technology increasingly relevant in the long term. With Nvidia, you already get DLSS and ray tracing support with the smallest RTX 3000 graphics card (RTX 3060).

Gamers benefit without ray tracing: Even games without ray tracing achieve significantly higher FPS with DLSS than without:

  • Outriders does not offer ray tracing, but players benefit greatly from the DLSS feature (via GameStar.de)
  • Some players use the advantage of DLSS in CoD Warzone to benefit from higher FPS.

Additionally, DLSS is already supported by some game engines. Nvidia had released a plugin for the Unreal Engine, allowing any developer to integrate DLSS into their game (via GameStar.de).

The Unity Engine is also expected to receive DLSS soon (via GameStar.de). Games like Valheim or Fall Guys, which are based on it, will benefit from this.

AMD has introduced an alternative – release date unknown

What is AMD’s solution? AMD wants to offer a similar technology with FidelityFX Super Resolution to close a gap. Because so far, buyers interested in ray tracing performance and DLSS have to purchase an RTX graphics card.

FidelityFX Super Resolution is supposed to support more than 40 games, including World of Warcraft: Shadowlands.

When is FidelityFX Super Resolution coming? AMD stated a few months ago that FidelityFX Super Resolution will likely not arrive until the end of 2021 (via GameStar.de). Therefore, there is still no official release date for the feature.

Additionally, we currently do not know how powerful AMD’s DLSS alternative really is. So far, there are no independent tests or benchmarks that provide reliable data.

That’s why this is important for AMD: In the combination of DLSS and ray tracing, Nvidia is currently unmatched. Anyone who wants to use ray tracing to its full extent currently cannot avoid Nvidia.

However, if AMD can provide a corresponding alternative that can convince gamers, then interested buyers will indeed have alternatives on the market. Already with the RX 6800 (XT) or the RX 6700 X, AMD has shown that it is competitive in the graphics card sector. Because AMD’s success in the hardware market is therefore particularly beneficial for PC gamers:

  • AMD is again offering GPUs in the high-end range, giving interested parties more options.
  • The success of AMD means competition for Nvidia again. This should also lead to falling prices in the long term.

In the processor market, AMD is already putting pressure on competitor Intel. Sales data, for example on Amazon, show how in demand Ryzen processors are currently. If AMD manages to find a strong solution for ray tracing, then two brands would again compete for dominance in the graphics card sector. This would certainly be good for gaming hardware.

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Pokémon GO brings new Gen-6 event – Here’s what to expect

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO starts the event “Illuminating Legends X”. This brings the 6th generation in the form of Xerneas and more Pokémon as a release. We will show you everything you need to know about the event.

What kind of event is this? For trainers, there is a supply of Pokémon from the Kalos region in Pokémon GO. This is the home of the Pokémon from generation 6. The release of Xerneas, the Life Pokémon, and Yveltal, the Destruction Pokémon, is coming up. It starts with Xerneas with an event that unlocks some more new Pokémon in the game.

We will show you everything you need to know about the event with Xerneas.

Illuminating Legends X – Start, Info, Content

When does it start? The kickoff is on Tuesday, May 4th at 10:00 AM local time. From then on you can benefit from the new content and bonuses.

How long does the event last? The event lasts almost two weeks and ends on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 8:00 PM local time.

Which new Pokémon are coming? The highlight is the release of Xerneas, the new legendary Pokémon from Generation 6. You will encounter it in Level 5 raids. In our counter guide to Xerneas in Pokémon GO, we show you Steel and Poison Pokémon that are particularly strong in battle.

Parfi, Flauschling, and Viscora are new Pokémon that you can discover even in the wild. However, the chance of encountering Viscora seems to be rather dependent on luck. The fourth new Pokémon could be Pam-Pam, which is tied to a challenge.

Missing Pokémon GO Gen 6
A data miner found 32 new Pokémon from Gen 6 in the code

Rain Module: If you use this module at a PokéStop, it attracts Pokémon that like rain. These are Water, Bug, or Electric Pokémon. You need the module if you want to evolve Viscargot into Viscogon. You can also evolve Viscargot if it is raining in the game generally.

Timed Research: As you may know from previous events, a timed research will also start with the Xerneas event. You will encounter Fairy Pokémon like Parfi and Flauschling. The rewards also include the new rain module.

Special Attacks: During the event, Dragoran and Brutalanda can learn special attacks. If you evolve Dragonir or use a Charged TM, Dragoran can learn Draco Meteor. If you evolve Draschel or use a Charged TM, Brutalanda can learn Outrage.

Raids: In raids, you will encounter Psychic, Dragon, and Fairy Pokémon. These include Kaumalat, Galar-Ponita, Parfi, and Flauschling. A detailed list can be found here on MeinMMO after the event starts.

7-km Eggs: The contents of the 7-km eggs change for the event. If you receive a 7 km egg after the event starts, then the following Pokémon may hatch from it:

  • Pii
  • Fluffeluff
  • Azurill
  • Kaumalat
  • Flauschling
  • Parfi

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You can unlock more bonuses

Special Challenge for more bonuses: From May 4th to May 11th, trainers worldwide are to catch a total of 500 million Fairy Pokémon. If this goal is reached, the event with Xerneas will be expanded with the following bonuses:

  • For the rest of the event, there will be triple catch XP
  • Pam-Pam will appear in raids for the rest of the event
  • With luck, you will encounter Shiny Galar-Ponita. It is also possible to find these Shinies after the event.

What happens next? After the event with Xerneas, an event with Yveltal begins. This is the next legendary Pokémon from the 6th generation that you can catch. We have an overview of all events in May 2021 for Pokémon GO for you here on MeinMMO. There you will find the dates and Pokémon for the spotlight hours, community day, and many other events.

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Season 14 in Destiny 2: All information and leaks that are known so far

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 7 minutes

In Destiny 2 starts a new Season 14 in a week. We already know that an old raid will open, good looks will become important, and how Bungie wants to make your Guardian life easier. But what does the rumor mill say about the next chapter of the MMO shooter?

When does the new Season start? In Destiny 2, the next chapter, Season 14, starts on May 11. The fresh season will seamlessly replace the currently running season of the Chosen at 7 PM on Tuesday evening.

Update May 4, 2021: Bungie has officially announced the Season of the Splicer. Check out here for the new trailer in German and information about the story, setting, and exotics.

Bungie is still keeping the name and setting of Season 14 a big secret. However, we know a lot about the upcoming changes that should get you to log in. We at MeinMMO take a look at what will keep you occupied in Destiny 2 from May to July 2021.

At the end of the article, we will also look into the crystal ball, as leakers claim to already know the name of the season and a returning enemy – you will receive a spoiler warning shortly before. But first, let’s get to the official information.

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What is a Season in Destiny 2? Destiny 2 brings players new content in two ways: with Seasons that last about 3 months and offer thematic loot and a storyline. Usually, there is also a large DLC once a year – this is where all the story threads of the 4 Seasons come together, and a new location is added.
Each season has a Season Pass and several events, as well as a new activity and secret missions. New legendary weapons, armor, and exotics are also included. Medium-sized changes to systems and the sandbox always appear at the start of a new season.
Many of the season’s contents are also available to Free2Play Guardians. The complete purchase of a season costs 1,000 silver, which is about €10.

Bungie has revealed this to us about the new Season

The weapon sunsetting is dying: Destiny 2 removes its biggest criticism, the weapon sunsetting. It was initially planned that you could only use weapons and armor actively for 1 year before the item was no longer relevant in current content.

The weapon sunsetting caused massive frustration among players – surprisingly, Bungie then backtracked. All items that were not at their infusion cap in Season 13 can be infused further in the future.

For you, this means: All items from Season 10 (March 2020) will remain relevant forever. The Trials weapons, Warmind guns, and favorites like the Falling Guillotine or Felwinter’s Lie will continue to be available to you.

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Favorites like the monstrous Falling Guillotine are no longer threatened by weapon sunsetting

This is how the power level changes: In Season 14, the maximum level only increases by +10. So at 1,320, without the artifact, it stops.

This eliminates the annoying grind at the start of a season, and you only have to get the top loot rewards to compete at the highest level. This should make it easier for you to start the new season. 

Only with each major expansion does the power level increase significantly – each season adds only +10 levels.

Back to Venus, Baby – The Vault of Glass opens again

This is the “new” raid: One of the highlights of Season 14 that we already know is the return to the “Vault of Glass”. This is the very first raid in Destiny history, which originally opened its doors in 2014.

Starting May 22, you can see for yourself why veterans have been raving about their adventures on Venus for years.

Atheon evokes a nostalgic smile for many

By the way, there will also be a race for the “second” World First in the Vault of Glass at the start. How this will unfold and what else we know about the raid’s return, read here: We now know when you can play the raid highlight from Destiny 1.

Looking good is mandatory in Season 14

Transmog: In Season 14, Bungie is finally bringing proper transmog to Destiny. Guardians have been requesting this since 2014 because they know and love the fashion feature from other MMOs. Finally, you can be strong and look good enough for the runway.

Looking good is a focus theme in Season 14

What we know about new weapons in Destiny 2

As always, you can hunt for new legendary and exotic weapons. With a high probability, the first weapon exotic will be waiting at level 1 of the Season Pass – just like in every season. But how many exotic items will come, what they can do, or how they look is currently a secret.

However, we already know considerably more about the new legendary weapons:

The legendary Gjallarhorn returns with the Vault of Glass

Nerfs and buffs of Season 14

The most important buffs:

The hardest nerfs:

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Swords are popular in PvE but too strong for Bungie

What’s happening in the Crucible: In terms of PvP balance, it should be mentioned that 120 hand cannons will have their tremendous range cut down. The dominant shotguns Felwinter’s Lie and Astral Horizon will also receive some changes regarding their perks.

Over the course of Season 14 (and later Season 15), Light and Darkness subclasses will come closer to each other. This means not only nerfs but also buffs for rarely used, old classes.

What about the future? Little is officially known about the story of Season 14. However, we know that we will battle against Oryx’s sister, Savathûn, in early 2022. 

Bungie only announced that we will soon see more from Warlock chief Ikora. However, clever Guardians claim to have already discovered much more about the story and setting of Season 14.

By the end of 2021, full crossplay between all platforms and systems will come to Destiny 2. In Season 14, initial tests will begin with the desired feature. You can find more about the future of the MMO shooter and 2021 here:

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From here on: potential spoiler warning – read on at your own risk!

Leaks speak of an old enemy

This is supposed to be the secret name: “Season of the Splicer” is said to be the secret name of Season 14. Data miners claim to have found this on Bungie’s homepage in some lines of code (via Twitter).

Splicers are the Fallen who experimented with SIVA in Destiny 1 and modified themselves with it. We fought against the Splicers in the expansion Rise of Iron in 2016.

The return of SIVA and the Splicers was a hot rumor exactly a year ago. Since the clues this time came from Bungie’s own website code, it adds some credibility to the leak.

The Splicer Fallen from Rise of Iron

Additionally, dialogue lines have been found that mention the Fallen in the Vault of Glass, the Vanguard, and Mithrax (our allied Fallen). Bungie has since changed the file names. Now “Seasonxxx” is listed as a placeholder.

Whether the Splicers and especially SIVA will really return next week or if we are getting a glimpse into a more distant future is unclear. It is also quite possible that the name found may not mean anything at all.

What do you think of the known contents of Season 14 – what are you looking forward to? Can you understand why Bungie keeps the name of a season a secret until just before its release? Let us know in the comments.

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Genshin Impact gives you a 4-star character – Here’s how to get Diona

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 4 minutes

In Genshin Impact a new event has started, where you can obtain the 4-star character Diona without draws and Primogems. We explain to you how this works.

This is Diona: The character Diona arrived in Genshin Impact with patch 1.1 in November 2020.

  • Element: Cryo
  • Weapon: Bow
  • Rarity: 4 stars
  • Constellation: Feles

In Mondstadt, Diona is famous for her cocktails and drinks. The young bartender can mix delicious drinks like no other and is celebrated by the townsfolk for it, which she does not like at all. Because actually, Diona cannot stand alcohol.

Her goal was actually to ruin the reputation of Mondstadt’s wine industry by serving terrible drinks in taverns. But her plan backfired when it turned out that she has a magical talent and her drinks always taste great, regardless of what she mixes together.

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The event “Energy Guide Disk”

If you want to get Diona without spending money or hard-earned Primogems, you can complete the event “Energy Guide Disk” for that. It started on April 30 and will continue until May 17.

During the event, you can farm items which you can then exchange for Diona at a special merchant. The merchant will disappear on May 24. You can only receive Diona from him once and cannot grind for multiple constellations of her.

These are the requirements: To accept the quest for the event, you must have at least Adventure Rank 20.

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This is the new event in Genshin Impact

Here’s how to get Diona: Start the quest for the event “Energy Guide Disk – Introduction” in its event overview and you will receive the item Energy Guide Disk. Investigation points will now appear on your map where you will find fragments of the Irminsul fruit.

Interacting with the fear will trigger a combat scenario, where you must defeat monsters within a certain time frame. It’s best to destroy all transformation stones in the vicinity beforehand, as they enhance the monsters. Otherwise, the fights could get tough if you do not have a strong team. Afterwards, you will receive the fruit fragment and other rewards like Primogems, Mora, and experience books.

You can now insert the fragments of the Irminsul fruit into your Energy Guide Disk. They provide bonuses to your characters but also consume the resource Drive Force. Afterwards, a sphere will be unlocked that you need to complete to access the fruit fragment data.

Once you have completed the challenge in a sphere, you will unlock the distorted version of that sphere, where you can master further challenges and gather fruit fragment data.

To exchange Diona at the merchant, you need 1,000 of these data.

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Diona is a strong supporter with Cryo abilities

How good is Diona? Currently, Diona is considered one of the best support characters in the game. With her elemental skill, she not only deals damage but also generates shields. The shields also grant the active character the Cryo effect and overwrite other elemental effects.

Her ultimate ability is useful on several levels:

  • She deals Cryo damage and places an AoE on the battlefield that deals Cryo damage to enemies every 2 seconds for 12 seconds
  • The same AoE heals the HP of your characters on the field
  • The Cryo element of the ability provides a good foundation for elemental burst that can be triggered by your DPS character

Moreover, it is relatively easy to create a Free2Play build for Diona. The Favonius Warbow is a free and solid weapon for her, obtainable from a quest at the end of the Dvalin storyline. For artifacts, you can take the complete “Girl in Love” set, which enhances the healing of group members by 15%. Alternatively, the “Old Court Ritual” set can also be useful.

If a Cryo support character fits well in your current team, then Diona is a good choice there. She can not only shield you but also keep you alive.

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The Favonius Warbow is very easy to obtain.

You should also note: Besides the event, Diona has also returned in a banner alongside Zhongli. You currently have an increased chance to obtain her also through wishes, especially if you plan to wish for Zhongli, who is considered one of the strongest characters.

If you have already obtained Diona through the banner, the event is still worth it. Not only do you receive Primogems, Mora, and EXP books as rewards, but you can also unlock the next constellation for your Diona.

Her first two constellations support her support role in the team by slightly reducing the high energy costs of her ultimate ability and strengthening her shields.

Do you already have Diona or will she be joining your team for the first time through the event? Let us know your opinion on the character in the comments.

Genshin Impact presents new patch 1.5 – Brings housing and PS5 version

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New shooter has only been on Steam for 5 days – And already the cheaters are annoying

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The new shooter Scavengers mixes battle royale and survival and launched on April 28 on Steam. However, there are already complaints about cheaters and hackers. Some even use a name change, making it difficult to report them properly.

What’s going on with Scavengers? The new shooter allows you to start in early access on Steam completely without a key since May 1. In Scavengers, you will be mixed with 59 other players and play against each other in teams of three. The goal is survival, and you will not only fight against other teams but also against the weather and PvE beasts.

In the first reviews, Scavengers is receiving mixed feedback:

  • The Steam ratings are mixed at 54% (as of May 3 at 13:45 with 2,734 votes)
  • On one hand, the game is praised for being different from other battle royales
  • On the other hand, there is criticism for the poor loot, problematic cooperation with team members, and the technical state of the game

Another negative aspect is the fact that cheaters and hackers are already present in the game. They seem to have a huge arsenal of different cheating methods ready.

Aimbots, extra damage, and name changes

What kind of cheats are there in the game? In many games, it is hard to assess whether other players are really better or using cheats and hacks. Nevertheless, there are already many complaints about different cheats in Scavengers.

In a reddit thread, the user ThornyOtter shows an alleged cheater. They are said to be using an aimbot and can also see through walls to find their enemies:

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In a thread, the user VN1X reports that a single squad eliminated almost the entire map solo in a match (via reddit).

On Steam, there are several reviews criticizing the presence of cheaters. The user Deadly2Die writes: “The servers lag all the time, I can’t even write. Not only that, but there are already cheaters after a short time.” (via Steam). Others also describe cheaters as a problem.

In a video by YouTuber UnRankeds Hub, you can see a player taking down an opponent who is supposedly wearing purple armor and should be able to take more hits.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-Uan5nrTsw

How can you report cheaters? Through a spectator function, it is relatively easy to identify the names of users who cheat in Scavengers. You can report players directly in Scavengers, but also in a separate document from the developers (via Google Forms).

However, it is obvious that the cheat users have noticed this, and there is said to be a hack that makes reporting more difficult.

The user lickemlolies claims in a thread (via reddit) that with this hack, the name changes while spectating, even though you stay on a player permanently. So it’s better to look at the leaderboard instead of the spectator window.

Is anything being done against cheaters? Yes. In January the head of the game told us that they are working on various anti-cheat mechanics. However, these do not seem to always be effective.

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What is Scavengers anyway? Scavengers is an interesting PvEvP shooter. Up to 60 players compete in teams of three against and with each other in rounds of about 30 minutes.

Scavengers combines elements from classic shooters, battle royale, survival games, and cooperative gameplay into a whole new type of game. While you do fight against other players, you cannot win a round alone.

MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus already played the shooter before its launch on Steam and came to an interesting conclusion: Scavengers is the Fortnite for older folks – slow and more strategic.

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ESO: This is how you find all sky shards in Cyrodiil

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

You can find Skyshards in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) throughout the game world, even in the PvP area Cyrodiil. We will tell you where to search.

What are Skyshards? Skyshards are very useful in The Elder Scrolls Online. By finding these, you receive one additional skill point for every three shards that you can use for your build. This way, your hero quickly improves and can take on more dangerous monsters.

You can even find Skyshards in the PvP area Cyrodiil. Here, however, you must be particularly cautious not to run into some hostile players. Nevertheless, it is worth searching for the shards.

We will show you on maps where to find the Skyshards and give you the hints you need to pay attention to.

In each alliance zone in Cyrodiil, there are 15 shards. These not only grant you skill points but also achievements.

By the way, you can already pre-order our special issue on ESO Blackwood. More about it here: Get our special issue on ESO Blackwood – Everything about the new expansion of the MMORPG.

Where to search for the Skyshards

Daggerspace Alliance in northwestern Cyrodiil

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  • 1 Approach the southern scroll.
  • 2 Over Ni-Mohk’s falls.
  • 3 Near the flowing fire.
  • 4 Decoration of a Nordic estate.
  • 5 An offering of the priory.
  • 6 Above a decaying empire.
  • 7 Home of the billygoat-faced altar.
  • 8 Search near the cliffs… cliffs… cliffs…
  • 9 Where a ruin-seeking Khajiit did not go.
  • 10 The crowning achievement of the bandits.
  • 11 In the midst of the clattering of rattling bones.
  • 12 Vampires lurk where elves once lived.
  • 13 In a cave of blood-red treasures.
  • 14 Surrounded by frozen mushrooms.
  • 15 Concealed and buried.

Achievement: Skyshard Hunter of northwestern Cyrodiil

Ebenheart Pact in northeastern Cyrodiil

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  • 1 Near the scroll of the secret royal syllable.
  • 2 Ladders hang south of Ghartok.
  • 3 Keeps the grain alive.
  • 4 Preserved by a ruined temple hall.
  • 5 The Arvinas’ pride.
  • 6 Trees tumble down at the Blueway.
  • 7 Where bound spirits vigil.
  • 8 Gentle wings weave garments in chorus.
  • 9 A jammed well in Sedor.
  • 10 Crushed by the Bloodhand.
  • 11 The buried secret of the monarch.
  • 12 Enjoys the neat rolling in mud.
  • 13 Nourished by an amphibious host.
  • 14 Rushing water in the depths.
  • 15 Face to face with the Faceless.

Achievement: Skyshard Hunter of northeastern Cyrodiil

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Extra: Mountain Summit in northeastern Cyrodiil

You will find this shard on a mountain and receive an extra achievement for it: Mountain Skyshard Hunter. The video shows you exactly where to search:

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Aldmeri Dominion in southern Cyrodiil

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  • 1 In the view of Mnem.
  • 2 While ascending towards Prophecy and Twilight.
  • 3 Assisting in the founding of a new city.
  • 4 Tooth of Jone or Jode.
  • 5 A destroyed peak points north towards the tower.
  • 6 The echo of axes in the east.
  • 7 On wooden fingers.
  • 8 Crown of a ruin between three castles.
  • 9 Where the Archers of the Eight train.
  • 10 Six-legged assassins traverse the cave.
  • 11 The price of the Black Daggers.
  • 12 In the song of the blades.
  • 13 Treading on the shadow’s path.
  • 14 At the end of a troubled road.
  • 15 Where bears and ogres bury themselves.

Achievement: Skyshard Hunter of southern Cyrodiil

You visit the locations marked on the map and look for the shard. It is a crystal sprouting from the ground, radiating a bluish glow into the sky. Touch the shard, and it counts as found.

Have you found all the Skyshards in ESO yet?

Do you also need sets besides Skyshards in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online? Here’s how to get the powerful items.

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Facebook Gaming enters partnership with infamous cheater in CoD Warzone

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

A notorious cheater from Call of Duty: Warzone was recently made an official partner of Facebook Gaming despite his misdeeds. It was only after multiple protests from the content creator community that Facebook relented and removed the villain. Find out here what exactly happened.

What happened? Recently, the page of “Hacks gaming 2” appeared on the official partners page of Facebook Gaming. Such official partnerships with the streaming service Facebook Gaming are among the highest honors a content creator can achieve. For many platforms, it is only with a partnership that one can truly earn money from streaming.

In the case of Hacks gaming 2, this honor appears to have been bestowed upon a notorious cheater. This in turn caused quite a stir in the community and cast a shadow on Facebook Gaming.

Content creators are appalled by partnership with cheater

What is the problem with Hacks gaming 2: When the news of the partnership with Hacks gaming 2 broke, content creator BeanBolt quickly stepped in. Hacks gaming 2 is a notorious cheater who also engages in streaming sniping and has been noted for toxic behavior.

Therefore, BeanBolt brought the situation to the attention of Facebook Gaming via Twitter:

What has become of Facebook? The biggest hacker and well-known stream sniper got a partnership? Wow!

Shortly thereafter, another streamer named Jeff Leach spoke up:

Hey FacebookGaming,

Why does a hacking, toxic stream sniper get a partnership? We love you guys…but this is an insult to the platform and to every streamer who is trying hard for a partnership.

You are teaching young viewers that they are rewarded for behaving toxically, hacking, and cheating.

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How did the matter progress? In fact, Facebook took this matter seriously and seemingly came to realize that Hacks gaming 2 was not a good choice for an official partnership. The streamer quickly disappeared from the partner list.

After all, cheaters in games like Warzone are so hated that even their own team members would rather sink them in the sea than enjoy an advantage with their help.

Was that the end of the story? Not at all, because although Hacks gaming 2 was no longer listed as a partner, he was still able to monetize his content via Facebook and still had over 9,000 followers.

This led to further anger from other streamers, and only then did Facebook put an end to the situation and completely banned the user Hacks Gaming 2 from the platform.

Thus, the ugly episode regarding the partnership with a cheater on Facebook Gaming came to an end. Despite such occurrences, it seems that Facebook Gaming still has its advantages and fans, even amid tough competition from Twitch and others. Renowned livestreamer Disguised Toast still raves about why streaming on Facebook is better than on Twitch.

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A cushion for 40 euros saves my butt in the home office and gaming right now

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 5 minutes

The constant sitting in the home office and gaming is causing problems for the body. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has now bought a seat cushion for 40 euros that makes his everyday life in the home office and while gaming much easier. He reports from his practical test of the orthopedic seat cushion from Feela.

This is my situation: Due to Corona, many users are turning to gaming in their free time and spending even more time in front of the PC at work than usual. For me, my entire day is also spent at or near the desk due to Corona. I enjoy working and gaming on my desktop computer and also spend a lot of time at the desk when I read.

This means that on particularly long days, I sit in one place for almost 12 hours. And that has taken its toll after some time: I had severe pain in my hips and back, could no longer sit and had to lie down a lot. In a lying position, I could neither work properly nor play a few rounds in the evening – but over the long term, that’s not a solution.

My doctor recommended rest, sports, and a better work situation so that my hips and back would be less strained. Additionally, I was advised to see a physiotherapist.

But I wanted to tackle the situation with my workplace immediately.

This is how I proceeded: I had mainly two ideas to improve my work situation:

  • Either I invest in a new height-adjustable desk. Then I can work standing and relieve my body. 
  • Alternatively, I look for a better seat to at least find some relief.

A height-adjustable desk quickly costs over 350 euros. In the area of seat cushions, the prices are somewhat more reasonable. They start at 15 euros and go up to about 50 euros. At 50 euros, I found my pain threshold: The cushion is currently a better option for me than buying a new desk right away. Unfortunately, height-adjustable desks are not cheap and tend to cost 350 euros or more.

Last year, as a freelancer, I couldn’t advance extensive funds for an expensive desk or a good office chair. Since I take my time for expensive purchases, I needed a quick interim solution. For about 40 euros, the cushion was just right for me. Meanwhile, I can also apply for purchases for the workplace from my employer.

A desk for 450 euros that aims to solve your desk problems has already been presented to you on MeinMMO.

I felt better immediately with a new cushion

This is the product I chose: After some searching, I decided on the orthopedic cushion from the German manufacturer Feela. It currently costs 39.99 euros. This cushion has significantly eased my working day with immediate effect.

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This article does not replace a personal conversation with a doctor. I sought the advice of an orthopedist for my problems to receive professional guidance.

If you have health problems from sitting or at work, please consult your trusted doctor. You can find extensive health tips from the Federal Ministry of Health (via bundesgesundheitsministerium.de) or in a conversation with your personal family doctor.

Important health tips from experts can also be found in the Plus report on health at GameStar.

These are the advantages: Inside the cushion, there is viscoelastic polyurethane. This is a material that can adapt to pressure. When I sit on the cushion, the material adapts to my buttocks.

The cover of the cushion can be removed and is washable. The cushion is also equipped with an anti-slip surface. This allows me to use the cushion on very smooth surfaces without it sliding around.

The seat cushion from Feela with the cardboard box. The cushion already has a cover.

The cushion is available in three different firmness levels for different body weights:

  • Hard: 80 – 130 kg
  • Medium: 60 – 100 kg
  • Soft: 50 – 80 kg

I chose the soft variant, which corresponds to my weight.  

The cushion also offers a cutout for the tailbone. This is a bone that continues the spine. The cutout prevents the bone from resting directly on the hard chair, which is very comfortable.

  • The carrying handle on the cushion.
  • The back side with the anti-slip knobs.

Here are the disadvantages:

  • The cushion is quite hard even at the softest firmness level. While I sit extremely comfortably on my cushion, my girlfriend, who has a similar body weight, finds the cushion at the lowest firmness level already too hard and uncomfortable.
  • The cover of the cushion attracts lint. Pet hair and lint accumulate on the cover after some time. This is somewhat annoying in the long run but does not diminish the seating quality.
  • There is no real transport option for the cushion. If you want to take the cushion with you, for example, to use it on the tram or store it otherwise, there is no viable option here.
  • Although the cushion has a carrying strap, there is no bag for storage. I have to keep the cardboard box to be able to pack the cushion every time.
Pro
  • ergonomic material that adapts to seating position
  • washable cover with anti-slip knobs
  • three different firmness levels
  • cutout for the tailbone
  • reasonable price
Contra
  • cushion cover sensitive to pet hair and lint
  • no viable transport option (no transport cover).

This is why I bought the cushion: Since I sit a lot and regularly at the desk, I needed an improvement in my everyday life. Personally, the seat cushion has made my daily life easier because I no longer sit stiffly in front of the desk and no longer have a hard seating surface under me.

With the cushion, I can now sit at the desk for several hours in a row without my hips hurting badly. Instead of sitting stiffly at my workstation, my cushion encourages me to move on the seat and reposition myself regularly. This way, I can once again game and work without my butt complaining about it.

An alternative to the seat cushion would be a professional office chair like from Herman Miller, which MeinMMO had in the editorial office and could test for you:

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However, the product does not replace physiotherapeutic treatment. If you have severe back problems, be sure to see a doctor and get advice before purchasing a cushion or other medical products. Because depending on the problems, such a product can lead to larger issues. 

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Another recommended investment for my workplace was a desk lamp for 30 euros. In this article, you can find out why the lamp is also among the things I recommend for the home office.

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ESO: Grab our special issue on Blackwood – Everything about the new expansion of the MMORPG

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The Elder Scrolls Online is getting the new expansion Blackwood soon, and together with the colleagues from GameStar, we have produced a packed special issue at MeinMMO. Find out here what’s inside and how you can get it shipping-free.

What is the new special issue about? ESO is one of the most popular MMORPGs here in the West, and especially with a new expansion, many players return to the world of Tamriel. So that you can immediately find your way in the new content of Blackwood, we at MeinMMO, together with colleagues from GameStar, have prepared a helpful Black Edition special issue. It explains all the important aspects of the game.

The issue contains:

  • Class and skill guides with the Champion System 2.0
  • Blackwood guide with maps and boss tactics
  • a guide to the new AI companions
  • Gear guides (including the Blackwood sets)
  • Guides for beginners and returnees
  • Guides on crafting, guilds, housing, and PvP

Additionally, we guide you to the coolest locations in the game and take you by the hand when you’re new to Tamriel – or if you’ve forgotten everything since your last visit.

Secure special issue and extras

Who is the issue aimed at? It is especially useful for newcomers and returnees to the game, who will be escorted with tips and guides. But even veterans can learn a thing or two from the issue.

You will also find some personal content in it, including an article by MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch, who looks back on his start in ESO and reports on his hurdles when starting in 2019.

A highlight is also the gigantic XXL poster of Blackwood. On one side, you can admire a beautiful artwork, and on the reverse, there is a detailed map of Blackwood.

The issue contains plenty of info, guides, and a beautiful XXL poster.

Free full versions and discount codes worth almost 30 Euros

What else is in the issue? In addition to the guides and info, the gigantic XXL poster of Blackwood, and the column by MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch about his early days in ESO, there are also three codes included. With these codes, you can save a lot of money if you use a PC or Mac:

  • Free: The Elder Scrolls Online main game
  • Free: Morrowind expansion
  • 25% discount: on Blackwood digital upgrade at our partner Gamesplanet

If you take advantage of the 25% discount at our partner Gamesplanet on the purchase of the Blackwood digital upgrade, you can play Blackwood immediately from June 1 and get access to the following bonuses as a pre-orderer:

  • The exclusive mount Nagahaut-Welwaverwüster
  • Costume style of the Dremora-Kynvogs
  • Deadlands-Wamasu as a companion
  • Box of Eisenatronachen
  • three Dark Forest treasure maps
  • two learning scrolls
These discounts and deals are also included in the issue.

How do I get the special issue?

When will the issue come out? Since April 30, 2021, you can pre-order the issue. The 148 pages about ESO and Blackwood will then be sent to you in time for the release date on May 26.

After the release, you will find the special issue in every well-stocked magazine shop. Where exactly, that is revealed to you by Mykiosk.com with the keyword “GameStar Black Edition”.

How much does the issue cost? You can get the issue with all contents for just 9.99 Euros.

Where can I order the issue? Just follow the green button here, and you can comfortably pre-order the issue and then start reading immediately as an ePaper.

Order the Black Edition for Blackwood now

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3 powerful shots in FIFA 22 that you should use to score more goals

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 22 it is not as easy to score goals as it was last year. We show you which shots can still get the ball reliably into the net.

In FIFA 22 goalkeepers fly through the goal like cats and the defense lines are more stable than ever. This makes scoring a real challenge. Often, there are numerous shots in the statistics, but no goals.

But don’t worry, we explain which shooting methods in FIFA 22 can still lead to goals by the dozen.

Long shots are the strongest weapon for scoring in FIFA 22

In FIFA 21, long shots played only a minor role, but now in FIFA 22, beautiful long shots are extremely dangerous again and really easy to execute. So if you find yourself free in front of the penalty area, risk a powerful long shot; the probability of scoring a goal in FIFA 22 is currently extremely high.

The perfect distance for a long shot in FIFA 22.

This is what you need to pay attention to: Very important for a long shot goal is that you use a finesse shot. Here’s how:

  • Hold R1/RB,
  • aim with the left stick at the goal
  • and charge the shot with the shoot button.

If your shooter doesn’t have the best shooting stats, the Timed-Finish feature will become very important again. It still exists in FIFA 22 and is executed by pressing the shoot button again just before the foot touches the ball. Then your shot will be on target with even more precision.

If you mess up the timing, you can probably forget the shot.

How to score in the penalty area

Since long shots are not always an option, you should know how to best score in the penalty area. The downside: Here, the goalkeepers are particularly strong and save almost every shot with extremely quick reflexes.

Therefore, there are a few things you should no longer do in FIFA 22:

  • Don’t shoot too often to the near post, as those quick keepers will be there.
  • Don’t use finesse shots inside the penalty area, as they lack power.

There are two particularly effective ways to score goals from the penalty area. The first is the power shot, which you should aim for the far post.

A power shot is a good option inside the penalty area.

This is how the power shot works:

  • Aim with the left stick at a corner and
  • charge the shoot button (Circle).

But besides the power shot, the low shot also causes fear and panic among the goalkeepers again. You can even aim this for the near post and expect a goal.

The low shot is really dangerous again.

This is how the low shot works:

  • Aim with the left stick at the desired corner of the goal,
  • hold R1 and L1
  • and charge the shot with the shoot button.

Which shot works best for you in FIFA 22? Let us know in the comments! If you want to know which tricks are particularly effective besides the shots, check out this article:

FIFA 22: Learn these 6 tricks now to score more goals

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FIFA 21 TOTW 32: The Predictions for the New Team of the Week – with Havertz & Neymar

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the new TOTW 32 will be released in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Which players could be in the Team of the Week? We take a look at the TOTW Predictions.

What is the Team of the Week? Although TOTS cards (Team of the Season) are currently dominating FUT 21, the TOTW (Team of the Week) continues to be released weekly. This team brings upgraded Inform cards for players who have performed well in their leagues.

These cards can be quite strong and can be found for a week in FUT packs.

These are the TOTW Predictions: The predictions for the Team of the Week are community forecasts. Here, people try to guess which players will be selected for the next Team of the Week based on their strong performances.

However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and not guarantees. The TOTW 32 next Wednesday may look different from what the predictions suggest.

Moreover, you can use the predictions to earn some coins in FUT 21. How that works, we will explain here:

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The Prediction for Team of the Week 32 in Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from the FUT site fifaultimateteam.

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Goalkeepers

  • GK: Consigli (Sassuolo)
  • GK: Guzman (Tigres)

Defenders

  • LB: Hernandez (AC Milan)
  • CB: Marquinhos (PSG)
  • RB: Debuchy (AS Saint-Étienne)
  • RB: Celik (Lille OSC)
  • CB: Miltao (Real Madrid)

Midfielders

  • CDM: Elneny (Arsenal)
  • CM: Pizzi (Benfica Lisbon)
  • CM: Steek (FC Utrecht)
  • CAM: Buyalski (Dynamo Kyiv)

Forwards

  • LW: Bongonda (KRC Genk)
  • RW: Bale (Tottenham Hotspur)
  • CAM: Neymar (PSG)
  • ST: Havertz (Chelsea FC)
  • ST: Immobile (Lazio Rome)
  • RW: Stengs (AZ Alkmaar)
  • LW: Wilson (Cardiff City)
  • ST: Bakis (Heracles Almelo)
  • ST: Garcia (SD Eibar)
  • ST: Palacio (Bologna)
  • ST: Onaiwu (Yokohama F.M.)
  • ST: Larin (Besiktas Istanbul)

The Highlights of the Predictions

As the Bundesliga took a break last weekend, we will look at potentially strong TOTW cards from the other major leagues this week.

  • Kai Havertz had a strong game for Chelsea, scoring both goals in the 2-0 victory against Fulham. A TOTW card seems likely. This would also give his OTW card an upgrade.
  • Neymar stood out with a goal and an assist in the 2-1 against RC Lens. Whether that is enough for an Inform card will be revealed on Wednesday.
  • 3 goals were scored by Gareth Bale in Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Sheffield United. A performance that would definitely justify a TOTW card.

If you are looking for strong TOTS cards that aren’t too expensive, we have a few suggestions for you:

3 affordable TOTS players that are still strong

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  1. fifaultimateteam.it

The best meta weapon in Call of Duty Warzone is actually no weapon at all

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Call of Duty: Warzone has a problem in solo rounds. Because currently, there are many heavy trucks of the type “Big Bertha” in the endgame – some players are now opting for such a truck first instead of the best weapon. Find out here what makes these trucks so strong and what the community thinks about them.

What is it with the “Big Berthas”? Those who are currently playing solo rounds in Warzone have probably experienced the following situation: One moment you are cheerfully searching for big loot through the map Verdansk ’84, and suddenly a heavy truck of the type “Big Bertha” comes roaring towards you, and before you know it, you’re flattened by that truck.

While you are still half-dead on the ground wondering what the hell just happened, the truck driver casually climbs out of the vehicle and finishes you off.

That’s why the trucks are so popular

The advantages of the trucks: The “Big Bertha” has been around in Warzone for a long time, but currently, the trucks are particularly favored. The advantages – especially in the early game – are obvious:

  • At the start of the game, you often have no optimal loadout, so a vehicle that takes out the opponent with a single ram attack comes in handy
  • The trucks are extremely difficult to destroy; you either need well-placed explosives or a rocket launcher to take them out.
  • You can shoot the driver with a clean shot from the driver’s seat, but you need either a lot of luck or to be a marksman.
  • Some players equip their trucks with a Trophy System, which offers additional protection against explosions. This makes the trucks even more powerful!

Therefore, many players particularly seek out the trucks in solo play and hop behind the wheel of a “Big Bertha” right after landing. This already annoys many players in the early game, but now it drags on into the endgame, where entire convoys of “Big Berthas” roll around in circles, leading to absurd truck crash derbies.

The embedded video from Reddit shows such a situation:

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Big Bertha is “like a cult” for fans

What does the community say? Opinions are divided regarding the trucks. Some players are happy about the easy kills that can be achieved as a martial trucker. As Reddit user All-Bizness says: “For us Bertha drivers, it’s like a cult […], a lot of 80s music, trophies, and incredibly furious death screams from the headphones.”

Other users don’t see it so lightly and would like a few changes. Among other things, it is being demanded:

  • The Trophy System should not provide additional protection
  • The trucks should no longer perform one-hit kills
  • Fewer hit points for the trucks

Some users even demand that trucks be completely removed from solo rounds, stating that the game is more like “Verdansk Truck Simulator” than Warzone, as User xEu20Matar on Reddit writes.

What are your experiences with the “Big Berthas” in Warzone? Are you part of “Team Bertha” and enjoy flattening your opponents under weighty trucks while listening to 80s music? Or do you prefer Warzone as a game that focuses on exciting shootouts and not on who gets a truck first and runs over everything? And did you know that there was once a death truck in Warzone that devoured innocent players?

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  1. Kotaku
  2. Eurogamer

In FIFA 21 you can finally buy cosmetics without loot boxes – players hate it

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In the FUT Store, players of FIFA 21 can now find cosmetic items, including a stadium theme and a bundle. For the first time, they can purchase cosmetic items without going through packs (loot boxes). However, this has not been well received in the community.

What has appeared in the FUT Store? Until now, you have drawn in-game items from FIFA 21 from the FUT Packs, which are loot boxes that randomly decide which item you get and which you do not.

Now, there are some stadium items available for direct purchase in the store. EA explains that these items and bundles will appear at various times. They are said to be limited stadium items.

Currently, you can buy the following:

  • ‘Football Means Everything’ choreo for 11 FUT coins or 150 FIFA Points
  • Stadium theme for 15,000 FUT coins or 200 FIFA Points
  • Home jersey for 25,000 FUT coins or 300 FIFA Points
  • Away jersey for 25,000 FUT coins or 200 FIFA Points
  • The ‘Football Means Everything’ bundle for 60,000 FUT coins or 700 FIFA Points

In the future, more limited availability items may be added.

How can you purchase the items? You use FUT coins or FIFA Points to acquire the items.

More about FIFA 21:

This is how FIFA fans react to the new store items

What is the problem? On one hand, players find the prices significantly too high. If you look at the transfer market, you can find these items much cheaper. The stadium theme, for example, is already going for 7,600 FUT coins there. In the store, EA demands 15,000 coins.

Even the bundle can be bought for 13,000 FUT coins instead of 60,000. Furthermore, there’s the issue that items bought in the bundle and individually would be duplicate.

How do players perceive this: The reactions are very negative. Both YouTubers and players are upset about it.

Here you can see the reaction from YouTuber ArciiGaming:

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We summarize some reactions from the community here:

  • ‘Connor Rush dramatizes the situation a bit (via Youtube): ‘This is really the beginning of the end for FIFA.’
  • Nath conolly gets sarcastic (via Youtube): ‘I can’t wait until you can buy icons for 180,000 FIFA Points in the store.’
  • Matthew Mason finds the prices high (via Youtube): ‘The prices for the cosmetics are unrealistic – they should be divided by 10 to be somewhat acceptable.’
  • pizza 4u finds it not so bad (via Youtube): ‘The stadium items are a bit lost, but I don’t think you have to hate them for that. The idea isn’t so bad. It’s everyone’s decision whether they have to buy it. But I won’t.’

What do you think about being able to buy cosmetics in the FIFA 21 store now?

Do you want to know which players are worth it in FIFA 21? We present to you the 8 best players under 400,000 coins.

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  1. Eurogamer

Shooter Scavengers started hot on Steam – Here’s what the first players are saying

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

On May 1st, the open early access phase of the new online shooter Scavengers began. The team quickly ran out of keys on Steam due to the overwhelming demand. We are looking at the first reviews to see how the shooter is being received.

What can you expect in Scavengers? In the free-to-play shooter, you must venture to a frozen Earth after a catastrophe to search for data. This data is meant to secure the survival of humanity. You will fight in snowy landscapes against wild beasts and other player teams who want to snatch the data from you.

Afterwards, you need to bring the data to the dropship and from there to the orbital station. Only if you succeed will you earn a reward. You must survive in dangerous storms, fight monsters, and battle other players.

How to participate: Initially, only keys for access to the early access phase were distributed. For example, via Twitch Drops or through giveaways on gaming websites. However, the demand for Steam keys for Scavengers was so high that the development team decided on May 1st to open the game to everyone. You can now simply download Scavengers for free via Steam or the Epic Games Store.

This video will give you a closer look at the gameplay of Scavengers:

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The opinion on Scavengers is mixed

How is the game being received? Since it is still an early access phase that just opened a few days ago, there are no ratings on Metacritic yet. Therefore, we will look at the ratings on Steam and comments on Facebook and Twitter. The Steam ratings are mixed at 54% (as of May 3rd at 9:45 AM with 2,641 votes).

Here’s what negative reviews say:

  • Ravencypher explains (via Steam): “It’s garbage. Your teammates never work together, the game crashes every 2 minutes, there’s massive lag, and the special weapons are simply not strong enough. Oh, and other players can shoot you across the map through rocks and walls…”
  • Moonship85 summarizes his experience (via Steam): “Bad loot – Check, stupid wandering around looking for loot – Check, enemies appearing out of nowhere – Check, teammates have no clue – Check, enemies are fully overpowered with ultra-rare gear – Check.”
  • Backstab is frustrated with the technical condition (via Twitter): “I just played 3 games in a row and every time at the end it crashed and I got no reward.”

Scavengers apparently already has cheating issues before release

Here are some positive voices:

  • C.C. Regan says (via Facebook): “Okay, the game is really fun. But I think there are cheaters with aimbots. A team of three players could shoot me without missing once while I was cloaked…”
  • Mateusz Fiuk writes (via Twitter): “The game is quite fun, but in every lobby there is at least one team using cheats.”
  • Twitch.tv/DinoBiboTV explains (via Steam): “The game itself is really enjoyable. It has some rough edges here and there, but it has great potential. Therefore, I hope it is embraced by the players. I can definitely recommend it. It is something completely different from the usual homogeneous fare in the BR universe.”

In the comments on the Facebook page and the MeinMMO website, users compare the game with the shooter “The Cycle” – some players agree that Scavengers has potential, but may not captivate some players in its current state for too long.

It should be noted that Scavengers is still in the early access phase. This is not the final version. Therefore, technical problems and bugs are to be expected. The developers do want player feedback to see what works and where improvements are needed.

What do you think of Scavengers? We gave away 3,000 keys to Scavengers last week. How are you finding the early access so far?

Scavengers is quite an unusual game. We present you 7 unique MMOs and multiplayer games that have no real alternatives.

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