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

ESO Skyshard Daggerspace Alliance new
  • 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

ESO Skyshard Ebenheart Pact new
  • 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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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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  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.

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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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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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Destroys all your 1000 shaders quickly in Destiny 2 now, otherwise you will lose a fortune

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 4 minutes

Destiny 2 deletes all your shaders and warns that you have one week left to profit from it. Read about what Season 14 brings new.

This is the warning: In Destiny 2, all your shaders will disappear on May 11th. Whether you store them in the vault, inventory, or post office, it doesn’t matter. Because on that day, at 7:00 PM, the new Season 14 starts and changes the cosmetic feature “shaders”.

MeinMMO tells you why you should hurry and how to shorten the tedious dismantling process a bit. Learn here what Bungie plans for the shader system in Season 14.

That’s why you should dismantle quickly: Over the years, guardians have accumulated thousands of shaders that can give your gear new colors and patterns. Each of these shaders gives you glimmer and legendary shards when dismantled. These are practically the currency of Destiny 2, and you have a real fortune in shaders.

All those resources will slip through your fingers if you do not dismantle the shaders manually. This can take quite a while, but there is a trick to save some time.

On May 11th, Season 14 starts and brings changes

The warning to dismantle the shaders has now been repeatedly issued by Bungie. It appears in the weekly blog post and also in the game itself – so take the advice.

Dismantling shaders in Destiny 2 quickly

This is how you save time: You can dismantle shaders individually in the menu. However, if you visit the cryptarch Master Rahool in the Tower, it goes much faster.

  • Click once to the right on Master Rahool’s screen – here you will find the “Shader Recycling” option.
  • Now select a stack of shaders and dismantle 5 shaders at once.
  • Don’t worry, you will still receive all your resources.
  • However, Rahool will only show you the shaders that are in your inventory and have at least a stack of 5.

Such a “please dye everything at once” function has been requested by guardians since the release of Destiny 2. How the new shader system works for weapons is currently unknown.

This is how the shader system will look starting Season 14

This is where shaders will become more expensive: You will find new shaders in the same sources as now – by completing activities, in legacy engrams, from triumphs, and the Eververse. However, in the Eververse, the price per shader will go up.

If you previously paid 40 shimmering dust per shader, starting from Season 14, 300 shimmering dust will be due. Bungie announced that starting May 11th, a “Year-1 Eververse Shader Pack” will wait for you at Tess, which can only be purchased with glimmer.

This is how you gain an advantage:

What do you think of the redesign of the shader system? Have you dismantled all the stacks yet, or does it take too long for you, and you forgo all those resources? Let us know in the comments.

The overhaul of shaders goes hand in hand with the new transmog feature, which many guardians have been waiting for since 2014. It is finally coming in Season 14 but causes some controversy: In Destiny 2, everyone is arguing about transmog – is the criticism exaggerated?

So you should plan some time depending on your shader stock. Don’t forget to also dismantle the trailing shaders in the vault or the small individual items in the menu.

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A Fashion Season 14 awaits you

Until now, shaders were only usable once to give armor or legendary weapons a new coat of paint. Then the shader had to be either found anew or purchased from the collection. But you will not miss out on dyeing your items even in Season 14.

What changes with shaders? Once you have unlocked a shader once, it will now appear in the new “Appearance Screen” of your guardian for all available armor pieces. You will find the shaders you dismantle there as well.

  • You then have the option to dye the item individually (costs 500 glimmer)
  • Or to dye all 5 equipped armor pieces at once (costs 2,500 glimmer)
  • Legendary shards will no longer be required.

Such a “please dye everything at once” function has been requested by guardians since the release of Destiny 2. How the new shader system works for weapons is currently unknown.

This is how the shader system will look starting Season 14

This is where shaders will become more expensive: You will find new shaders in the same sources as now – by completing activities, in legacy engrams, from triumphs, and the Eververse. However, in the Eververse, the price per shader will go up.

If you previously paid 40 shimmering dust per shader, starting from Season 14, 300 shimmering dust will be due. Bungie announced that starting May 11th, a “Year-1 Eververse Shader Pack” will wait for you at Tess, which can only be purchased with glimmer.

This is how you gain an advantage:

What do you think of the redesign of the shader system? Have you dismantled all the stacks yet, or does it take too long for you, and you forgo all those resources? Let us know in the comments.

The overhaul of shaders goes hand in hand with the new transmog feature, which many guardians have been waiting for since 2014. It is finally coming in Season 14 but causes some controversy: In Destiny 2, everyone is arguing about transmog – is the criticism exaggerated?

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LoL: What are Chromas?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

In League of Legends, Chroma skins were introduced in 2015. They are special versions of existing skins, released in different colors. There is also a special sale for the Chromas – the Essence Wonderland.

What exactly are Chroma skins? Chromas are different color variants of a champion or a specific skin. To utilize the Chromas, you must have the respective champ and skin unlocked.

Chromas primarily allow players to further customize their characters. For example, if it is not enough to equip the champion Caitlyn with a Pool Party skin, you can additionally color this skin yellow, blue, or pink.

How much do Chromas cost? Chromas cost 290 Riot Points each or can be purchased during the Essence Wonderland for 2,000 Blue Essence (BE) or 195 Riot Points (as early bird offers). Additionally, there are bundles where the skins can be obtained at a lower price.

What changes with Chroma skins? Primarily the color of the worn equipment. Typically, the particle effects of abilities or attacks are not affected by the Chromas.

The Chroma variations can be beautifully recognized on the champion Zac:

Zac Chroma Skin
Zac is actually green (left). However, with the appropriate Chroma skins, his color changes.

What types of Chroma skins are there? Chromas come in various colors, but also types:

  • Some Chroma skins are permanently available, others only when the skin is on offer.
  • Some are only available in bundles.
  • Others can only be obtained through Hextech Crafting.
  • Some Chroma skins are part of the LoL Partner Program.

However, there is not a Chroma for every skin, and not every skin has identical Chromas.

An overview of all Chroma skins can be easily found in the shop in the LoL client. There, over 2,000 Chromas are available to you.

More about LoL on MeinMMO:

Chromas and the Essence Wonderland

What is the Essence Wonderland? Twice a year, once in the middle of the season (April or May) and once in the pre-season (November or December), the Essence Wonderland takes place. This is particularly interesting for Chroma fans because the skins can be purchased there for the in-game currency Blue Essence (BE):

  • During the mid-season, there are the Chromas that were introduced from July to December.
  • During the pre-season, there are Chromas that were released from January to July.

If you want to color your favorite champion or skin accordingly, you should keep an eye on this event.

If you like to watch LoL in videos, we have compiled the biggest YouTubers about the game:

The 5 biggest YouTubers for LoL by subscribers

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A €130 desktop lamp is the ideal gift for the gamer who has everything

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 5 minutes

For 129 €, there is the BenQ ScreenBar Plus, an LED desk lamp with an elegant design that attaches to the monitor. But who should buy a lamp for such a high price? We at MeinMMO examined the product in a long-term test over 6 months.

This is the idea of the ScreenBar Plus: The ScreenBar Plus is about 45 cm long and made of aluminum alloy, attached to the monitor via a clip – similar to a webcam. On an Acer Predator XB270HU monitor (69 cm), the ScreenBar Plus occupies two-thirds of the space above the monitor and does not look out of place at all, but rather looks quite stylish and bathes the area beneath it in either cool or warm light.

A cable runs from the ScreenBar, which splits into two further cables:

  • A USB cable about 70 cm long connects to the computer, which serves as the power source
  • The other cable connects to the control element of the device: The “Desktop Dial” is a round device that can be placed on the desk. This is used to turn the lamp on, adjust the warmth and brightness of the light, or leave the decision to an automatic sensor
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The 3 advantages of the BenQ ScreenBar Plus compared to a regular lamp

The idea of the ScreenBar is to offer the user three advantages compared to a regular desk lamp:

  • On one hand, the lamp takes no extra space on the desk and looks elegant and tidy
  • The lamp also does not block the view of the screen, it cannot get in the way
  • It does not create reflections on the screen that are perceived as annoying

The big promise of the lamp: Relief for the eyes

The essential promise of the BenQ ScreenBar Plus is to enable the best possible work at the monitor, excluding any impairment from suboptimal lighting.

The company advertises with the implicit promise: Actually, one should take regular breaks to protect the eyes while working. But top lighting also brings relief for the eyes.

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This is how the ScreenBar Plus performs for a gamer

This is how the device performed in our practical test: We tested the BenQ ScreenBar Plus for 6 months.

The setup and mounting of the lamp are really child’s play. No tools or any specific knowledge is required. The lamp simply clips onto the monitor. The only obstacle can be a webcam that needs to be adjusted if the lamp takes up the space previously occupied by the webcam.

No software needs to be installed.

During our practical test, we experienced issues with the lamp only twice in 6 months. The USB cable was a bit loose: reconnecting the lamp ended the blinking of the warning function on the Desktop Dial.

The lamp can be adjusted within two parameters via the Desktop Dial:

  • The light temperature ranges from a warm 2700K to a cool, almost sterile 6500K.
  • The brightness of the lamp can be regulated in 8 levels.
BenQ-Screenbar-Plus-Spekturm
Using the dial, the light temperature can be generously adjusted.

The operation of the Desktop Dial is a bit unusual at first. Because to turn the lamp on, you need quite a bit of pressure on the control dial: “Just turning it on” isn’t possible.

I need my index finger and middle finger and have to apply concentrated pressure in the center of the dial for the monitor to light up. Adjusting the temperature and brightness is effortless. However, most of the time I trust the light intensity and temperature to the auto-sensor. It provides a pleasant, medium-cool light that allows me to work or game well.

Especially in text-heavy games that invite playing until half-past two in the morning, the ScreenBar Plus was used.

Licht-Sensor-BenQ
Turning on the lamp requires some pressure.

Who needs such an expensive lamp? I asked myself that at first as well. Because anyone who works a lot on the computer probably types blind and does not need lighting to see which keys he hits on the keyboard.

Those who work or play in daylight will not need the lamp anyway.

But indeed, the “eye protection” effect should not be underestimated. When I pursue my hobby, gaming, in an otherwise dark room and the monitor is the only light source, after a few hours my eyes are strained, and I notice it when I game late into the night, that I am no longer 16 and can’t handle it as easily anymore.

If I have a night gaming session and activate the lamp, I feel noticeably more rested in the morning. This is an effect that is difficult to measure, but eye care is an important topic for people who spend a lot of time at the computer, whether they are gaming or working.

During the 6 months, I never found the lamp disturbing or foreign. After just a few seconds, you no longer notice that something is different from usual; instead, you find it completely normal that there is now light where you would usually sit in the dark, unless some light effect in the game itself was going off.

BenQ-Screenbar-Plus
This looks orderly for a regular gamer, but … it could be.

For people who use a desk lamp and find the light from the lamp distracting, the BenQ ScreenBar Plus could indeed be a useful addition.

If someone has played without a lamp at night in the dark and suffers from feeling like they have been hit by a truck the next morning, they might consider buying the lamp. However, they need to discipline themselves to actually turn on the lamp when it gets dark. Because this impulse “light on” needs to be trained when you are used to gaming in the dark for years.

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Ultimately, the lamp is a luxury item for gamers, just like a good keyboard, an ergonomic mouse, or a decadent gaming chair: But for the gamer who already has everything, it is an ideal gift. If necessary, also from oneself for oneself.

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Also good for gamer health: A vertical mouse.

Is there a cheaper alternative to the ScreenBar Plus? Yes, there is. If you want a monitor lamp but do not want to spend 130 €, an E-reading lamp is a good choice.

MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann has thoroughly tested the affordable alternative for the monitor lamp: For him, the bargain for 30 Euros is his most important gaming purchase in recent years.

The ScreenBar Plus from BenQ contributes to more pleasant gaming, especially when doing long sessions in MMOs. There are other gimmicks that help prevent typical issues faced by gamers, such as a special mouse:

Why a vertical mouse for 20€ was my best gaming purchase

The ScreenBar Plus was provided to us by BenQ for testing.

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Pokémon GO brings Xerneas and Yveltal in May – How strong are the new monsters?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

In May, two new legendary Pokémon will appear in Pokémon GO: Xerneas and Yveltal. We will tell you how strong the new Pokémon are and whether Raiding is worth it.

When will the new Pokémon appear? The legendary Pokémon will appear one after the other in May. The exact dates are:

  • May 4 to May 18: Legendary Raids with Xerneas
  • May 18 to May 31: Legendary Raids with Yveltal

You can hunt for the new legendary Pokémon for almost the entire month of May. Now the only question left is whether the Raid Passes are worth it. We’ll tell you.

Xerneas in Pokémon GO – This is what the new Pokémon can do

Xerneas Pokemon GO

These are the stats: Here we show you the stats and attacks in overview, so you first get a rough idea:

  • Type: Fairy
  • Attack value: 250
  • Defense value: 185
  • HP value: 246
  • Fast Attacks: Zen Headbutt (Psychic), Tackle (Normal)
  • Charged Attacks: Moonblast (Fairy), Focus Blast (Fighting), Thunder (Electric), Bug Bite (Bug), Hyper Beam (Normal)

This is how strong Xerneas will be in comparison: Among Fairy Pokémon, there is no creature with a higher attack value. Generally, the prerequisites are good, but the problem lies with the attacks. Xerneas currently does not learn any Fairy-type fast attack and therefore cannot really be used as a Fairy attacker. Compared to other Fairy Pokémon that also know a fast attack of that type, Xerneas is at a disadvantage.

Is Raiding worth it? That remains to be seen. Recently, Niantic has always added new attacks for legendary Pokémon shortly before the release. If Xerneas can learn a Fairy fast attack, then it would be worth it. Without this attack, Xerneas is currently rather useless and only important for the PokéDex entry.

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Yveltal in Pokémon GO – This is what the new Pokémon can do

Yveltal Pokemon GO

These are the stats: Here too, we first provide an overview of the stats and attacks of Yveltal:

  • Type: Dark and Flying
  • Attack value: 250
  • Defense value: 185
  • HP value: 246
  • Fast Attacks: Sucker Punch (Dark), Wing Attack (Flying)
  • Charged Attacks: Psyshock (Psychic), Focus Blast (Fighting), Hyper Beam (Normal), Dark Pulse (Dark), Hurricane (Flying)

This is how strong Yveltal will be in comparison: Among Dark attackers, Yveltal faces strong competition. The Pokémon learns strong attacks and has solid attack values, but others like Darkrai are simply better. Compared to other Dark attackers, Yveltal is more of an alternative.

The situation is similar with flying attackers. Here, Yveltal scores with solid attacks, but competitors like Rayquaza or Lugia simply have better stats.

Is Raiding worth it? If you don’t have a strong team of Dark or Flying types yet, you should secure Yveltal. It is definitely not bad, but there are better alternatives. If you already have strong Darkrai in your team, then the PokéDex entry here is enough.

What else is there in Pokémon GO? May is still full of events in Pokémon GO, so you don’t just have to hunt new Raid bosses. There are more new Pokémon, exciting events, and other highlights. We will list all events for the month of May here:

Pokémon GO: All Events in May 2021 – Which ones are worth it?

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ESO brings back a crazy NPC from Oblivion who worships you like a god

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

In Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, there was a funny companion who literally adored the player. This NPC is returning with the new expansion Blackwood to The Elder Scrolls Online.

What kind of NPC is this? The Adoring Fan was a companion in Oblivion that you could earn by achieving the title “Grand Champion” in the Arena.

Although this fan was only somewhat useful as a helper, he won over players with his funny dialogues, where he adored the player and offered to do anything for them:

Yes, oh great and mighty Champion? Is there anything you need? Can I carry your weapon? Polish your boots? A back massage, perhaps?

A quote from the Adoring Fan in TES IV

What about Blackwood? With the new expansion Blackwood, players will dive back into the content of Oblivion in ESO. The area of Dark Forest will be explored, and Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon plays a role in the story.

The Adoring Fan also returns with the expansion. Or rather, his great-great-great-grandfather, considering Blackwood takes place about 900 years before Oblivion.

Adoring Fan TES Oblivion
This is the Adoring Fan from TES IV: Oblivion.

“I can put myself in danger so you can save me”

How does the Fan appear in Blackwood? In ESO, the NPC is named “The Adoring Admirer” and he appears at various locations on the map. And this time, he also adores the player again.

Upon the first meeting, the admirer is thrilled to have met you at all. He refers to the player as “Slayer of Legends” and even wants to deliberately put himself in danger so you can save him.

The more often you meet him, the bigger the problems he finds himself in.

There is even an achievement that requires you to find the admirer 4 times on the map. It is called “Most Admired” and awards 10 achievement points.

YouTuber Hack The Minotaur has already found the NPC twice and showcases his funny dialogues in a video:

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Are there more Easter Eggs and NPCs in Blackwood? Yes, YouTuber Hack The Minotaur has even showcased two of them in his video:

  • One is Ylahizu the Magnificent, who shows you a magic trick every time you meet him
  • Roslynne can also be encountered multiple times in the area and offers a new hint about a treasure that can be found in Blackwood each time

Moreover, there are small Easter eggs in the area of Dark Forest and throughout the story that hint towards TES IV: Oblivion. So anyone who has played the single player will definitely have fun.

More about ESO on MeinMMO:

How good is Blackwood? The new expansion Blackwood officially releases on June 1st. But you can already try it out on the test server. We from MeinMMO have also been there and are really excited about many of the contents. You can find a play report about the expansion here:

ESO: The new expansion Blackwood is much more fun than Greymoor

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FIFA 21: 3 affordable TOTS players that are still strong

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

The Team of the Season event in FIFA 21 is currently bringing a lot of strong cards to Ultimate Team that are quite expensive. But there are also a few interesting bargains.

This is the TOTS: In the Team of the Season, players are equipped with highly improved cards that should reflect their strong performances of the season. A large portion of these cards belong to the best in the game, but are correspondingly expensive. Absolute top cards like Valverde or Alaba are priced close to a million, which is a range that is hard to reach for many players. Also, there are some expensive cards in the Premier League TOTS.

The good thing about the TOTS is that it also offers strong cards for players from smaller leagues or those that are difficult to link. These cards are still extremely strong but cost only a fraction of what you would pay for the top players. We’ll take a closer look at three of them here.

Ricardo Santos

This makes Ricardo Santos strong: At first glance, the card doesn’t seem that great. It has a total rating of just 85 and costs only 15,000 coins. Additionally, Ricardo Santos plays in the EFL League Two for Bolton Wanderers. So he is not exactly easy to link – or?

Ricardo Santos
A perfect center-back

An advantage is that Ricardo Santos comes from Portugal and thus fits well with players like Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Cancelo, or Ricardo Pereira. These are already some very decent teammates.

And then there’s the close look at the attributes. Santos’s biggest weakness is his shot with a value of 46. Admittedly, that’s quite terrible and likely brings down the average of the card. On the other hand, a center-back doesn’t necessarily need good shooting stats.

On the other hand, Santos has excellent values in pace, defense, and physicality, which are much more relevant. Among other things, he has a strength of 99, along with 99 agility in dribbling and 95 in reactions. If you then add a Shadow chemistry style, you essentially get a perfect center-back. And that for 15,000 coins.

Danjuma Groeneveld

This makes Danjuma Groeneveld strong: Groeneveld plays in the second English league for AFC Bournemouth. Similar to Ricardo Santos, this may explain why the left midfielder is less expensive.

Danjuma Groeneveld
An explosive player for the wing

Again, there’s an attribute that brings down the average – namely the defensive stat. But here too, it is relatively unimportant. Because you don’t need Groeneveld for defending.

Much more, you should fully exploit his strengths in pace and dribbling, simply outpacing opposing defenders on the wing. His shooting and passing stats are also decent, so you can do something with the ball once you reach the opponent’s goal. With four stars in skills and a weak foot, Danjuma Groeneveld has sufficient flexibility. With a Marksman style, you can further enhance his already good offensive stats.

Still, the question of links remains. But for the Dutchman, there are plenty of good teammates, such as the special cards of Sinkgraven, Klaiber, Robben, Fer, or Huntelaar. You could really be worse off. Groeneveld costs about 30,000 coins.

Odsonne Edouard

This makes Odsonne Edouard strong: Edouard is playing in the Scottish Premiership – also an unusual league. As a Frenchman, however, he gets plenty of links, so there’s no need to worry about that.

Edouard
Strong stats in all offensive areas

And also the stats are worthy of a strong TOTS card. A pace of 94, dribbling in the 90s range, and shooting stats in the high 80s, including a finishing of 95. Offensively, the striker has everything it takes and also brings two four-star ratings. In terms of physicality, he impresses with 91 stamina and 90 strength.

In short: as a striker, you can play Edouard without worry, as he can at least keep up with significantly more expensive cards in terms of stats. Edouard currently costs about 42,500 coins.

Soon, the Bundesliga TOTS is expected to bring new cards into the game – possibly even a bargain or two. Here you can find everything about the Bundesliga TOTS voting.

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Pokémon GO: Hurry up if you want to catch Shiny Color Eagle

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You have only a few hours left to catch Shiny Colorful Eagle in Pokémon GO. After the event ends, there will be no more Shinys available for the time being.

What’s happening in Pokémon GO? For a few days now, there has been an event celebrating the release of Pokémon New Snap for trainers. During the event, you have the chance to catch Shiny Colorful Eagle. However, the event only lasts a few more hours, and after that, the chance to catch this shiny Pokémon will disappear indefinitely.

We’ll show you here what you need to know about the event and how things will continue in Pokémon GO.

How much longer to catch Shiny Colorful Eagle?

So little time left: The Snap event ends in Pokémon GO today, Sunday, May 2nd, at 8:00 PM local time (via Niantic). After 8:00 PM, you will have no chance to catch Shiny Colorful Eagle anymore. At some point in the future, there should be a possibility to encounter this special form of the Pokémon again. However, when that will be is unclear.

The developers write about the current event on their website:

With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a Shiny Colorful Eagle! However, please note that Colorful Eagle will only appear in snapshots a limited number of times, and Shiny Colorful Eagles will not appear after the event. However, you will have the chance to encounter one in future events.

This is how it works: To find Shiny Colorful Eagle, you need to be lucky. Additionally, you first need to trigger an encounter with the Pokémon.

  • Open your Pokémon collection
  • Select a Pokémon and then press the camera icon
  • Take a snapshot of the Pokémon
  • Colorful Eagle will “photobomb” the picture and sneak its head into the photo
  • Exit the photo mode and Colorful Eagle will appear next to you – hopefully even as Shiny

The guide to catching Shiny Colorful Eagle can be found here.

So now take your chances and try to catch this rare, shiny Pokémon.

What’s next in Pokémon GO?

What’s coming next: At the beginning of May, there will already be some new content in the game. In a few days, new monsters from Generation 6 will appear in the wild for you to catch, including some new legendary ones that might become important for the meta.

However, a bit further away is the big GO Fest for 2021, which starts in July.

Which of the upcoming events are you particularly looking forward to? Is it the new Pokémon from Gen 6 that you absolutely want to catch and complete your PokéDex, or are you looking forward to new events that reward you with in-game bonuses like Stardust or XP? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange views with other trainers.

For an overview, you can find here all events in May 2021 in Pokémon and which ones are worth it.

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Alleged leaks about Battlefield 6 show the shooter set in a modern world

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The new leaked screenshots suggest a setting for Battlefield 6 in a near future. This aligns with statements made by a recognized leaker on the subject.

What’s new? In connection to Battlefield 6, two screenshots have appeared that are supposedly the first leaks of the game (via PCGamer.com):

  • One image shows a rocket launch base
  • The other image shows an island with buildings and helicopters.

Keep in mind that these are supposed leaks about Battlefield 6. Consider the information with a certain degree of skepticism and do not take it as facts.

These are the leaked screenshots

What can be seen? The screenshots seem to be trailer grabs, meaning they were taken from an ongoing trailer. The resolution is quite low.

One image shows a launch station for a rocket. The photo was presumably taken from a helicopter. In the sky, dark clouds indicate a storm or bad weather.

The second image shows a view of an island. It is covered with plenty of grass, bushes, and trees. There are buildings, including a large skyscraper. In the back part of the elongated island, you can see rising smoke clouds, likely caused by a rocket launch. In the air, there are many other helicopters resembling the V-22 type.

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The images suggest that Battlefield 6 will take place in a modern future. This would also fit with rumors shared by recognized leaker Tom Henderson about Battlefield 6 (via getrevue.co). He states that the next Battlefield should take place about 10 years (measured from now) in the future. Weapons and vehicles currently used by the military are expected to be part of the shooter.

On Twitter, Henderson writes: “I won’t retweet or share it for obvious reasons… but yes, the two Battlefield images that leaked in the last hour are real.” (via Twitter.com).

He adds that the images were likely taken during a Zoom session, which would explain the low quality.

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Battlefield 6 – Release, Setting, Name

This is what EA says about the release: During an investor conference in November 2020, EA revealed some details about the new installment in the Battlefield series. They mentioned that the release is planned for Christmas 2021.

At that time, EA CEO Andrew Wilson gushed about the size and new technical possibilities that exist thanks to the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

This is what leaks say: Leaker Tom Henderson has frequently commented on the new installment of Battlefield and disclosed information:

It should not be long before we can say goodbye to the leaks and finally receive a real presentation. Insiders claim: Battlefield 6 will be officially revealed soon. Even after the recent two leaks, Henderson writes on Twitter: “We are not far from it now”.

How would you feel if the setting of the shooter moves away from old wars and takes place in modern times? Let us know your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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Outriders: New patch brings new problems: „Is now worse than at release“

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The shooter Outriders received a new update on Friday. However, it brought some bugs and issues with damage scaling. On reddit and Steam, many users are now complaining about the patch. Some even say that Outriders was better at release than it is at the current time.

What happened? On April 30, the largest update for Outriders so far was released. Patch 1.07 brought numerous changes, including:

However, the update had server issues and a bug related to player armor and survivability when it launched.

Furthermore, the serious bug that could cause the inventory of numerous players to disappear has still not been fixed.

What are players criticizing now? Patch 1.07 introduced some new problems and bugs into the game. Particularly, the damage scaling is seen as problematic.

Some players are suddenly being killed in content by an attack they were previously able to handle with ease. They are currently even calling Outriders unplayable. Players are also upset because the update was released on a Friday, and it seems no fix will arrive until Monday.

Those who currently check the subreddit find dozens of threads on the front page complaining about the issues.

Problems with the mods, one-shots, and bugs

What is the biggest problem? The biggest criticism currently relates to the scaling of damage, especially the damage that players must endure. In a video, a tank with 24,000 health is killed in one hit by the Brood Mother:

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Players suspect a bug behind this, as not every player is eliminated immediately by an attack. Certain mods for damage reduction are reportedly not functioning correctly.

Another example of such one-shots is shown by the reddit user unseen_ogre, who is also killed in CT15 by a mob that just appeared with one hit:

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Under the reddit post, many players gather who have had similar experiences. They are particularly bothered by the lack of a way to escape these one-shots. They demand clear telegraphs or animations that they can specifically avoid. Situations like those in the two clips are simply frustrating.

What other problems are there? On reddit, numerous problems with the game have been listed, including:

  • Hitboxes – Sometimes opponents cannot be hit because dead enemies are in the way. On the other hand, enemies can shoot through living enemies (via reddit).
  • The range of some enemies is said to be much too large (via reddit).
  • Various mods, including not only damage reduction, are not functioning correctly (via reddit).
  • Issues with FPS and connection to the game

Additionally, there are human issues, such as trolls who kick other players from the group just before rewards.

More about Outriders on MeinMMO:

Some even found the demo better than the current game

What do players say about Outriders? Some of the players are currently harshly criticizing Outriders:

  • Ronin-76 writes: “I really liked this game, I love the gameplay, the campaign was incredible, but after this patch I think that’s it. This new patch made the game worse than ever (besides the inventory bug). This is not balancing. I see only nerfs, nothing is being buffed or improved. Nerfs and bugs, that’s all there is here” (via reddit).
  • The user 115049 even thinks that Outriders has deteriorated compared to the demo: “It is worse than in the demo. In the demo, I could damn well use crossplay with my child” (via reddit). He refers to the fact that crossplay was not possible for a long time and is still risky now.

Was it really better at release? At release, Outriders had massive problems with the server and stability. At least they have managed to get those under control in recent weeks. However, with the latest update, some severe bugs seem to have appeared in the game.

Depending on whether you are affected by these bugs, the impression may arise that Outriders was indeed better at release.

Do all players think so negatively? No, because there are also some users who are not affected by the inventory bug or the bugs related to the mods or who are not as upset about it. They see Outriders as a good co-op shooter and are having fun with the game.

However, these players are currently in the minority on reddit and in discussions on Steam.

What have your experiences with Outriders and especially the new patch been like? Are you also facing problems, or are you going through the game without major bugs?

If you are having issues with expeditions at rank 15, you might progress with this build that MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer introduced: Outriders: Here is a Technomancer build that can handle expeditions at rank 15 solo

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This is how the big MMORPGs will continue in 2021

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In the week from April 26 to May 2, there were all sorts of insights into the future of western MMORPGs, as well as numerous beta key giveaways. We at MeinMMO summarize all the important news of the week for you.

The highlights of the week: The MMORPGs WoW and Guild Wars 2 talked about their future:

If you are also interested in the future of ESO, you can find a detailed preview of the new expansion Blackwood at MeinMMO: The new expansion Blackwood is much more fun than Greymoor.

The outrage of the week: Once again, WoW is involved in the outrage of the week. Data miners have uncovered hints that a cash shop could be introduced with the expansion The Burning Crusade.

The discussion of the week: MeinMMO editor Schuhmann posited last weekend the thesis that fans of MMORPGs will primarily enjoy games from Asia in the coming years. This topic was also addressed in the latest podcast:

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This week in the big MMORPGs:

This is what happened in the smaller MMORPGs:

SOLO Endgame and Beta start at Corepunk

This week in MMORPGs in development:

These were the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments.

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