The date for the GO Fest 2021 in Pokémon GO is known. The big event will start in July and will again take two days.
When does the GO Fest 2021 take place? The official dates for the GO Fest 2021 are July 17 and 18, 2021. Exact start times are not yet known, but this likely most important event in Pokémon GO will take up quite a bit of time again. By comparison: The GO Fest 2020 ran on both days from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM local time.
Information about the price for the event is also not yet known. Last year, players had to purchase an access ticket for the two-day event. As soon as there is more information, we will keep you updated here at MeinMMO.
GO Fest 2021 again worldwide
Where does the GO Fest 2021 take place? Like in 2020, the GO Fest 2021 will once again take place as a two-day global event. This was the first time last year – previously, the GO Fest always took place in selected locations that required travel. This will also be the case this year.
However, what exactly to expect at the GO Fest is still under wraps by the developers. In the official announcement, they emphasize that in addition to the GO Fest this year, the 25th Pokémon Anniversary and the five-year anniversary of Pokémon GO are also upcoming. Accordingly, one should prepare for a big event.
These clues exist: Part of the announcement is a teaser image showing several Pokémon. Pikachu, Marill, Scyther, Fletchling, and Igamaro can be seen there. The music notes in the event logo are striking, especially in connection with a part of the English announcement: “Stay tuned for more details!” – “tuned” is also a term from the music world in English. In the Pokémon GO subreddit, some players already suspect that this might refer to Meloetta (via reddit).
The music notes could be a clue
Meloetta is a mysterious Pokémon from the 5th generation. In its “Singing Form” it is of the Normal and Psychic type, but in its “Dancing Form” it switches the Psychic type to “Fighting.” It is closely related to the theme of music and belongs to the Pokémon of the fifth generation that are still missing in Pokémon GO.
Last year, it was the mysterious Pokémon Victini that took an important role in the GO Fest 2021. Could Meloetta be its successor this year?
Another parallel to last year’s GO Fest is, besides the global setup, the two-day period. In 2020, there were two thematically different days. Saturday was characterized by habitats and different spawns, while on the second day Team Rocket took control of the event. It’s conceivable that this year will again feature two different event days.
The players of Valheim continuously amaze the community with their crazy ideas. The latest of these is a luge track where the Vikings ride down a slope on a raft used as a sled and pass various “stations”.
This is the luge track: The track starts at the top of a mountain and players need to build a raft to use it. At the start, there is a wooden structure where the raft can be placed.
Once the raft is set, the support pillar can be removed. Then speed is of the essence: The player must quickly jump onto the raft, and then the ride begins. Down a steep slope and through tight curves, the raft gains more speed – all without water and wind.
The creators have come up with various stations, some of which thematically relate to the bosses of Valheim. Shortly after the start, for example, the raft flies through a ring in “Moder’s Fall”, where it picks up speed again and leads into the forest in “Eikthyr’s Bow”. So you also visit different biomes.
The attraction is called “Skyrock Raft Luge” – roughly translating to Sky Rock Raft Luge. The reddit user okayshima_ shows in an extremely popular clip how the track looks in action. In just a few hours, the post gained over 12,000 upvotes and dozens of awards:
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How long did the construction take? According to the post creator, planning and construction took several weeks, working mainly on weekends. Most of the work was done by one person who was also responsible for acquiring the wood. However, he did not remember the exact number of hours.
However, the entire construction involved a lot of planning. At certain points, the creators need to have workbenches because they must repair the raft during the ride. Otherwise, it would be destroyed. On a test server, they had previously created a design, as explained by okayshima_.
The passage with the free fall looks quite dangerous and likely led to a few accidents. If you want to replicate the track, you should be cautious about such things. Otherwise, you might end up like another track builder who paid for his creation with his life – or you might create such accidents like the original creators themselves:
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The Valheim community is known for continually creating crazy or massive builds and presenting them to fellow players. This is thanks to Valheim’s building system, which opens up countless possibilities for constructing various things.
Most of these builds are created on servers where players play solo or only with their friends, so few people get to enjoy the attractions. However, that might change soon:
In Destiny 2, on April 27, the sports competitions are entering the second half. Who won the first event week and what else is lined up?
What’s going on in Destiny 2? For a week now, Destiny 2 players have been participating in the Guardian Games 2021. The sporting competition is about collecting as many medals for your class as possible. The first round of the competition was decisively won by the Hunters. Congratulations!
Part of a Guardian’s basic knowledge is: The Singe modifier remains the same for the whole week, while the other two change daily.
A huge Servitor waits for its punishment in the Ordeal this week
Crucible: These playlists and modes are active in PvP:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Survival
Survival: Freelance
Conflict
Petra Venj is now located in the “Rheasilvia” area of the Dreaming City (so it’s maximum curse week 3). The 1st Ascendant Challenge is simultaneously active for a week.
These are the sources for Powerful loot in Season 13 of Destiny 2
This is how Powerful loot is structured in Destiny 2: Powerful loot comes in several tiers that grant you different power boosts. Accordingly, higher tiers also grant you higher power boosts.
Tier 1 (up to +3 over the current power level)
Tier 2 (up to +4 over the current power level)
Tier 3 (up to +5 over the current power level)
Peak gear (+5 or more over the power level. The only gear that goes over 1300 and up to a maximum of 1310 – after that, the level jumps are diminished by +1)
Did you harvest medals for your class for a week and are you staying true to the competition in Round 2? Or is the implementation of Transmog ruining your mood in Destiny 2? Let us know in the comments.
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The Technomancer is one of the most versatile classes in Outriders. It has its strengths both solo and in a team. We at MeinMMO present you here a build that allows you to complete the expeditions in the endgame at rank 15 alone.
What kind of build is this? It belongs to the pestilential builds, which are among the strongest combinations in Outriders. Some YouTube videos and our own experiences from our tests served as inspiration. This is not a meta build with the best mods in the game.
With this build, you can solo almost all expeditions; we were able to complete most of them with gold and challenge rank 15. And this without a group.
You don’t need any legendary armor pieces or even level 3 modifications. You can build this entirely with epic gear.
What are Expeditions? These are a type of mission that you unlock in the endgame of Outriders once you complete the main story. There are a total of 15 missions.
Additionally, there are the challenge ranks that apply only to the expeditions. The higher the rank, the harder the missions. At the same time, you will also receive gear with higher levels.
The amount of rewards you can earn at the end depends on the time in which you complete the mission. There are gold, silver, and bronze rewards. An overview of the expeditions can be found here: Expeditions are the endgame of Outriders – This is how they work
Technomancer Build – Skill Tree, Abilities, Gear
The build is based on the Pestilence skill tree, which massively increases your weapon and poison damage.
This is our skill setup:
Br/8-Boost Amplifier (x3)
Increases weapon damage by 8%
Siphoning Module
Increases life steal from weapons by 5%
Penetrating Alloy (x2)
Increases armor piercing by 10%
BL-STM-Chaos Nexus
Increases critical damage by 15%
Exposing Poison
Whenever an enemy is affected by poison, they also receive the vulnerability status
Mark of Damnation
Vulnerability caused on an enemy is 40% more effective
Nitrogen Capsules (x2)
Reduces the distance considered “long range” by 3 m.
Turret Fire
Activating field weapons abilities increases your and your group’s damage by 30% for 10 seconds.
Purification
Enemies affected by poison take an additional 10% damage
Mastery: Assault Weapons
Increases damage with assault weapons by 20%
Expert: Assault Weapons
Increases damage with assault weapons by 12%
Two Sides of Power
Increases damage taken from all sources by 15% and damage dealt by 20%
Sniper
Increases weapon damage at long range by 30%
UT-14-Magazines
Increases your weapon’s magazine size by 50%
Purification 2
Enemies affected by poison take an additional 15% damage
Enhancing Antenna
Using decay abilities increases your and your group’s damage by 40% for 10 seconds.
The catch with this skill setup: By using your abilities, you can increase the weapon damage of you and your group by 70%. Additionally, there are many more damage bonuses.
But what abilities should be used for the build?
The Skills of the Technomancer Build
These 3 skills are crucial for the functioning of the build.
Pestilence Balls:
This skill is extremely important for dealing damage. On one hand, you poison the enemies and deal 25% extra damage through your perks.
On the other hand, the Pestilence Balls also increase your attack. The poison effect spreads across multiple enemies and damages them continuously.
Thanks to the healing ability of the Technomancer, the continuous poison damage also keeps you alive. So make sure to poison as many enemies as possible.
An armor mod ensures that the skill can be maintained permanently if you achieve enough kills.
Pestilence Turret:
The Pestilence Turret is usually used to poison masses of enemies.
Since we are already doing that with the Pestilence Balls, we need the armor mod that turns the Pestilence Turret into a Frost Turret. More on that below.
There is already the Freeze Turret, but that belongs to a different category of skills (gadgets), while the Pestilence Turret is part of the decay skills.
This is important because the buff from “Enhancing Antenna,” from the Pestilence skill tree, is only activated by decay skills. This buff lasts for 10 seconds.
The turret activates this buff not only, but also has only a 7.7 seconds cooldown.
This way, you can maintain the buff almost permanently.
As a big bonus, the turret with the frost mod can freeze a lot of enemies.
Scrap Shard
The skill primarily serves to activate the “Turret Fire” buff.
This gives you, as already shown above, a 30% damage bonus when activating field weapon abilities.
This gives you another decent damage boost.
As a nice bonus, you can deal damage to enemies with the mine and stagger them.
Weapons and Weapon Mods
These stats should the weapon have:
Critical Damage
Damage at Long Range
Damage at Close Range
Here it is again a god roll, for which you first need to find the appropriate mods.
These weapons are the best: We have experimented with various weapons. Since the build is based on Pestilence Balls, it mainly depends on your primary weapon. Its base damage should be as high as possible.
Unfortunately, there is no weapon standing to collect exact data. In our tests, however, a tactical assault rifle turned out to be the strongest choice so far.
Although the fire rate is rather low due to the tactical variant and the burst fire mode, this is easily outweighed by the damage per hit. Overall, tactical rifles seem to be among the strongest weapons in the game.
These weapon mods should you take:
To maximize damage, you should use rank 3 mods like Fortress or Rampage.
Both are only available through legendary weapons and are initially unavailable to many with some bad luck.
But with the buffs from the Pestilence Balls and the skill tree, you are not dependent on rank 3 mods.
In our test, we were able to complete the Star Grave at challenge rank 15 and gold rank with the build. We used the level 2 mods Claymore and Bone Shards.
It is difficult, but quite possible. However, keep in mind that the difficulty varies from expedition to expedition.
What about the secondary weapon? It should only be used when you should not have Pestilence Balls available. Take here a defensive option with mods like Shield Maiden or Life Essence.
These are god rolls, which you first need to find with the right mods.
Alternatively, stats like status power or cooldown reduction can be used to enhance poison and frost effects or to reduce your cooldown. Healing also works, as you become a little more resilient and regain more health points through your dealt damage.
The build is therefore quite flexible. The important thing is to maximize your weapon strength. Equally important are, of course, the mods.
These mods our build has:
Headwear
Freezing Components: The Pestilence Turret causes frost instead of poison
Protective Death: When you kill enemies while aiming with the sights, you gain armor for 10 seconds. Can stack three times.
Upper Body Armor
Blood Rage: Killshots increase your weapon strength. Can stack up to three times. Reduces every 10 seconds.
Ice Trap: Every time your health drops below 30%, all enemies within 10 meters are affected by frost. (Cooldown: 5 seconds)
Lower Body Armor
Euthanasia: Increases damage against poisoned enemies by 15%
Reserve Magazine: Grants an additional Pestilence magazine before the cooldown is triggered.
Gloves
Poisons Bullet: When you kill enemies affected by poison, 40% of the ammunition in your magazine is instantly replenished.
Dum-Dum Bullets: Increases damage from assault weapons by 10%.
Footwear
Ross Cure: You deal 15% more damage to enemies affected by poison.
Emergency Status: Every time your health drops below 30%, you gain a golem for 4 seconds. (Cooldown: 10 seconds)
Although there is a legendary item and a rank 3 mod in this set, these are not crucial and can just as well be replaced by an epic item or a rank 2 mod.
Today, on April 27, the latest episode of the Icebrood Saga was released in Guild Wars 2. This is also the grand finale of the season and transitions into the upcoming expansion “End of Dragons”. We at MeinMMO spoke with the developers about the time between the season finale and the upcoming expansion as part of Find Your Next Game.
What is happening right now in Guild Wars 2? The MMORPG hosted the so-called Icebrood Saga from September 2019 to April 2021. During this time, a content update was released every 2 months, bringing new story content, achievements, and sometimes new areas. Each patch was referred to as an episode.
The finale of the Icebrood Saga has now taken place. In this, 2 giant dragons fight against each other, and as a player, you are right in the middle of the epic battle. We have already participated in the battle and have also published a preview report on it: New Patch brings epic battles, but also big disappointments.
However, ArenaNet, the developers of the game, have now revealed that there will be a major event in July regarding End of Dragons and also shared which content will be released by then. The puppet is a real highlight that last appeared in the game in 2014.
Presentation and Beta Events for End of Dragons
When will we learn more about the new expansion? On July 27, there will be a livestream from ArenaNet where new details about the upcoming expansion End of Dragons will be shared. The following topics are expected to be covered:
New details about the setting
An outlook on the story
Information about upcoming beta events for End of Dragons
Additionally, it was announced that the third generation of legendary weapons will be released with the expansion.
In an interview, Joe Kimmes, the lead designer for the Icebrood Saga, revealed that the dragon assistance missions were intended exclusively for the current season of the Living World. Attack missions, however, are expected to continue in the future. Whether these will come directly with the new expansion is not yet known.
Together with the new information about the announcement stream, three new concept arts for the expansion were also shared, which we have embedded here for you:
When will the new expansion be released? The exact date of End of Dragons has still not been revealed. However, it is certain that the release will take place no earlier than August 2021, as there will be a major announcement in July.
A short-term release in August or September seems possible, as there were only 7 weeks between the announcement of Path of Fire (August 1, 2017) and its release (September 22, 2017).
Guild Wars 2 will receive at least 4 major updates before the expansion
What will happen in the coming weeks? Already in March, the developers revealed that some new content is planned for the summer. A total of four major updates have been announced, which are expected to keep players engaged in the coming weeks and months:
On May 11, a balance update will be released that is set to adjust all classes and elite specializations in the game. This update could already make important changes to ensure that the current classes align with the upcoming elite specializations in End of Dragons.
On May 25, all previous episodes of the Living World will become free. Therefore, anyone who missed out on old content from seasons 2, 3, or 4 can catch up without the use of gemstones or real money currency. Each episode will be available for free for one week and can be permanently unlocked during this time.
Along with this, a new achievement will allow players to unlock a precursor for a future legendary weapon of the third generation. These legendary weapons are set to be introduced with the expansion End of Dragons. Additionally, a special amulet will be awarded for the completion of all 4 seasons of the Living World.
For July 13, two interesting new features have been announced:
Firstly, the legendary armory will be introduced, allowing the unlocking of legendary weapons and armor for every character of level 80 on an account.
Secondly, the puppet will return, a very popular boss fight from 2014. This is a true highlight for veterans of the game.
The roadmap for Guild Wars 2 in summer 2021.
The Twisted Puppet as a highlight of the summer
What is the puppet? This opponent is a boss fight that was in the game in January 2014 and was removed after 4 weeks.
In this, you fight against a massive figure of Scarlet, a deranged Sylvari from the Living World Season 1. Here, players must first defend 5 access points to special platforms and then later be teleported to one of those platforms. On these, the 5 “lanes” take turns fighting the puppet until it finally lies in the dust. Meanwhile, the other lanes must continue to defend their accesses.
The fight was a huge highlight for all players in 2014, but was removed after 4 weeks and has not been available in the game since then. This will change on July 13, 2021.
A huge puppet, controlled by a giant airship.
The puppet will receive slight adjustments for its return to adapt to the current version of the game. The specifics of these changes will be explained in the future.
How long will the fight last? This boss fight is a “limited-time event.” So the puppet will not remain in the game forever. How long the event will run has not yet been revealed.
What else will happen before End of Dragons? Before the end of summer, several smaller events and festivals are planned:
May 14: A week of bonuses in World vs World – 100% more world experience, 25% more reward track, and 50% more magical sense
May 25: New PvP league season and a week of bonuses
June 18: WvW event without the downed state
June 22: The return of the annual event “Dragon Mayhem”
July 5: sPvP tournament week and the Tournament of Legends
July 23: A week of bonuses in World vs World – 100% more world experience, 25% more reward track, and 50% more magical sense
This provides both interesting events for newcomers and an exciting event for veterans surrounding the instanced fractals, a type of dungeon for 5 players. Most recently, the Sunqua Valley was released as a new fractal in September.
What happens after End of Dragons? In an interview, Joe Kimmes, the lead designer of the Icebrood Saga, told us that Guild Wars 2 is not meant to conclude with End of Dragons. Even though the name contains the word “end”, it is intended to continue afterward. He states:
We will continue to work on Guild Wars 2 even after the expansion. The end of one storyline is usually the beginning of a new one.
Joe Kimmes in an interview
Learned from the mistakes of Heart of Thorns – at least a little
The developers of Guild Wars 2 have laid out a solid plan to make the content drought between the last episode of the Icebrood Saga and the new expansion bearable. Especially with the puppet, they have a small treat up their sleeves that cheers many veterans and myself.
In addition, there are some sensible updates regarding content such as legendary equipment and balance. Both are ongoing issues that concern the community. Balance, on one hand, nearly automatically brings fresh air into dungeons and PvP, as suddenly other builds might become playable. The desire for account-wide legendary equipment has existed for years and will finally be fulfilled in 2021. This might motivate some players to reclaim old legendaries.
I am particularly glad that there is a plan for the content drought. Because in 2015, when the first expansion Heart of Thorns was released, there were almost 7 months with no new content. In 2017, on the other hand, the developers went to the other extreme. There were only a little more than 2 months between the last episode and the expansion.
I am still somewhat skeptical about the topic of “instanced content.” The last new raid was released in 2019 and the last fractal in September 2020. Fans may have to wait at least until the new expansion, possibly even longer.
On July 27, there will finally be the big announcement for End of Dragons. I am also curious about what new information about the expansion will be shared and will cover the event here on MeinMMO.
Alexander Leitsch
MMORPG expert at MeinMMO
Anyone interested in upcoming MMORPGs outside of Guild Wars 2 should check out our list of upcoming games in 2021. There you will find several titles that sound really interesting:
Overall, xQc feels once again unfairly persecuted: He is doing nothing different than many other streamers. He is very open and transparent about the streams. He feels he is getting an unjustifiable amount of hate. It is said that he makes “shameless deals”, even though everyone around xQc in Texas is making exactly such “shameless deals” and operates sponsored streams.
He feels he is being criticized for things that others do constantly and get away with. He finds that unfair.
In the stream, when he had to listen to fans say he had led them to gamble away their money, xQc said, “I want to censor that, but I won’t. You guys are overreacting,” followed by “Gambling is bad, gambling is shit” and ultimately turned off the auto-read messages, as bigwinboard reports.
What’s behind it: Gambling streams have been around on Twitch for a long time. Normally, this is done by small, specialized streamers.
The problem here is that the most popular streamer on Twitch is indulging in gambling, exposing many young people to these mechanisms. The same phenomenon occurred in Germany when MontanaBlack, the largest German streamer, turned to casino streams.
The field of “casino streams” is apparently highly profitable for streamers:
On the other hand, the content is well received by viewers. It’s somewhat addictive.
xQc is apparently currently seeking new content. In recent weeks, he has been highly successful with streams of GTA 5. He has played on the server “No Pixel 3.0”, but has since been banned four times:
He feels he is being criticized for things that others do constantly and get away with. He finds that unfair.
In the stream, when he had to listen to fans say he had led them to gamble away their money, xQc said, “I want to censor that, but I won’t. You guys are overreacting,” followed by “Gambling is bad, gambling is shit” and ultimately turned off the auto-read messages, as bigwinboard reports.
What’s behind it: Gambling streams have been around on Twitch for a long time. Normally, this is done by small, specialized streamers.
The problem here is that the most popular streamer on Twitch is indulging in gambling, exposing many young people to these mechanisms. The same phenomenon occurred in Germany when MontanaBlack, the largest German streamer, turned to casino streams.
The field of “casino streams” is apparently highly profitable for streamers:
On the other hand, the content is well received by viewers. It’s somewhat addictive.
xQc is apparently currently seeking new content. In recent weeks, he has been highly successful with streams of GTA 5. He has played on the server “No Pixel 3.0”, but has since been banned four times:
He says that this is actually nothing different from gambling. He sees parallels here.
Overall, xQc feels once again unfairly persecuted: He is doing nothing different than many other streamers. He is very open and transparent about the streams. He feels he is getting an unjustifiable amount of hate. It is said that he makes “shameless deals”, even though everyone around xQc in Texas is making exactly such “shameless deals” and operates sponsored streams.
He feels he is being criticized for things that others do constantly and get away with. He finds that unfair.
In the stream, when he had to listen to fans say he had led them to gamble away their money, xQc said, “I want to censor that, but I won’t. You guys are overreacting,” followed by “Gambling is bad, gambling is shit” and ultimately turned off the auto-read messages, as bigwinboard reports.
What’s behind it: Gambling streams have been around on Twitch for a long time. Normally, this is done by small, specialized streamers.
The problem here is that the most popular streamer on Twitch is indulging in gambling, exposing many young people to these mechanisms. The same phenomenon occurred in Germany when MontanaBlack, the largest German streamer, turned to casino streams.
The field of “casino streams” is apparently highly profitable for streamers:
On the other hand, the content is well received by viewers. It’s somewhat addictive.
xQc is apparently currently seeking new content. In recent weeks, he has been highly successful with streams of GTA 5. He has played on the server “No Pixel 3.0”, but has since been banned four times:
The currently largest streamer on Twitch is Félix “xQc” Lengyel (25). He has now accepted a sponsored stream and played blackjack live on Twitch in the casino. This “gambling stream” is harshly criticized by viewers and colleagues. The streamer entices young viewers to gamble. But xQc does not understand all the fuss. He is very transparent and open. Furthermore, “Pokémon” openings are hardly anything different.
What has xQc done now? During a normal stream on April 22, the controversial streamer xQc landed in a crypto casino, on a gambling website.
He told the viewers with a grin beforehand: He had promised them long ago never to engage in gambling and had never done so. Then he mumbled something incomprehensible along the lines of “Let’s just leave it at that” and got started.
He wanted to clarify that his trip to the casino was not sponsored. Overall, he admonished his viewers:
Gambling is bad. Don’t do it. I shouldn’t do it either.
xQc
Afterwards, he then gambled for an hour on Twitch and “won and lost $70,000,” as he himself writes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9QF2GurUl8
4 Hours Sponsored Stream from the Crypto Casino
On April 24, xQc streamed for about 4 hours again from the casino as part of his regular 10-hour program in the categories “Slots” and “Blackjack”. This time, however, the stream was sponsored by the crypto casino he was in:
xQc played a few hands at a blackjack table with a real dealer
He played at various virtual slot machines
The casino is described as “unlicensed”. On reddit, a user points out that one is actually not allowed to play in the casino if one is based in the USA (via reddit).
The stream was hugely successful, at one point almost 120,000 viewers watched xQc while he was playing slots.
In doing so, xQc made it clear over and over again how bad it actually was what he was doing. His stream on April 22 was titled “RARE GAMBA STREAM (PLEASE DONT GAMBLE EVER) (DONT USE ANY OF THESE SITES) (GAMBA = BAD FOR LIFE) STARTING AT 30K).
Almost 120,000 watched xQc gamble in “Slots”. Source: Bigwinboard
This is the criticism from fans: Even while he was streaming, xQc received quite a bit of feedback in the chat. People wrote their messages and the automatic program read them out loud:
“I watched you play slots and tried it myself. I lost all my money. I can’t pay my rent. Will you give me my money back?”
“I could have used my money to pay off my loan, now I’ve lost everything.”
“30% of your viewers are under 18 and use mommy’s credit card: We are watching Félix lose 100k.”
Asmongold: Casino is 1000 times worse than girls in bikinis
This was the criticism from colleagues: The big WoW streamer Asmongold said he hates gambling. Twitch should ban it. “Gambling is a thousand times worse than bikini girls”. (via twitter).
xQc had previously complained about the streamers in bikinis. “The Hot Tub Meta is the most pathetic thing that has ever happened on Twitch.”
The well-known WoW streamer Asmongold says: Twitch should make gambling illegal.
The streamer Moist Ciritical also criticized xQc: Gambling is growing bigger on Twitch and that is dangerous. He actually has no problem with it, but when he notices that many young people are watching it, he finds it concerning. If your favorite streamer has a big payday and you are an easily impressed teenager, that could become a problem.
This is how xQc reacts to the criticism: xQc dismisses Moist Critical’s criticism. He has also streamed “openings” of Pokémon cards. In this scenario, streamers open old, valuable packs of the trading card game Pokémon in hopes of finding particularly rare and thus expensive cards.
He feels he is being criticized for things that others do constantly and get away with. He finds that unfair.
In the stream, when he had to listen to fans say he had led them to gamble away their money, xQc said, “I want to censor that, but I won’t. You guys are overreacting,” followed by “Gambling is bad, gambling is shit” and ultimately turned off the auto-read messages, as bigwinboard reports.
What’s behind it: Gambling streams have been around on Twitch for a long time. Normally, this is done by small, specialized streamers.
The problem here is that the most popular streamer on Twitch is indulging in gambling, exposing many young people to these mechanisms. The same phenomenon occurred in Germany when MontanaBlack, the largest German streamer, turned to casino streams.
The field of “casino streams” is apparently highly profitable for streamers:
On the other hand, the content is well received by viewers. It’s somewhat addictive.
xQc is apparently currently seeking new content. In recent weeks, he has been highly successful with streams of GTA 5. He has played on the server “No Pixel 3.0”, but has since been banned four times:
He feels he is being criticized for things that others do constantly and get away with. He finds that unfair.
In the stream, when he had to listen to fans say he had led them to gamble away their money, xQc said, “I want to censor that, but I won’t. You guys are overreacting,” followed by “Gambling is bad, gambling is shit” and ultimately turned off the auto-read messages, as bigwinboard reports.
What’s behind it: Gambling streams have been around on Twitch for a long time. Normally, this is done by small, specialized streamers.
The problem here is that the most popular streamer on Twitch is indulging in gambling, exposing many young people to these mechanisms. The same phenomenon occurred in Germany when MontanaBlack, the largest German streamer, turned to casino streams.
The field of “casino streams” is apparently highly profitable for streamers:
On the other hand, the content is well received by viewers. It’s somewhat addictive.
xQc is apparently currently seeking new content. In recent weeks, he has been highly successful with streams of GTA 5. He has played on the server “No Pixel 3.0”, but has since been banned four times:
He says that this is actually nothing different from gambling. He sees parallels here.
Overall, xQc feels once again unfairly persecuted: He is doing nothing different than many other streamers. He is very open and transparent about the streams. He feels he is getting an unjustifiable amount of hate. It is said that he makes “shameless deals”, even though everyone around xQc in Texas is making exactly such “shameless deals” and operates sponsored streams.
He feels he is being criticized for things that others do constantly and get away with. He finds that unfair.
In the stream, when he had to listen to fans say he had led them to gamble away their money, xQc said, “I want to censor that, but I won’t. You guys are overreacting,” followed by “Gambling is bad, gambling is shit” and ultimately turned off the auto-read messages, as bigwinboard reports.
What’s behind it: Gambling streams have been around on Twitch for a long time. Normally, this is done by small, specialized streamers.
The problem here is that the most popular streamer on Twitch is indulging in gambling, exposing many young people to these mechanisms. The same phenomenon occurred in Germany when MontanaBlack, the largest German streamer, turned to casino streams.
The field of “casino streams” is apparently highly profitable for streamers:
On the other hand, the content is well received by viewers. It’s somewhat addictive.
xQc is apparently currently seeking new content. In recent weeks, he has been highly successful with streams of GTA 5. He has played on the server “No Pixel 3.0”, but has since been banned four times:
On April 28, the multiplayer shooter Scavengers will launch its closed Early Access on Steam. We have many keys for you to grab here. Get a glimpse of the new PvPvE game.
Update April 28: Some of you have already received an email from us. However, there was a small error in the system, and the email states that it is about Conqueror’s Blade. This is not the case; the key in the email is for Scavengers. You can redeem it on Steam.
The error affects about the first 300 emails.
What is Scavengers? In this free third-person shooter, the developers combine elements of a survival game where you fight for your survival on a hostile planet with fast-paced PvP action. In Scavengers, Earth has been ravaged by a catastrophe and is completely frozen over. On the surface, monsters and wild people lurk, wanting to tear you apart.
In this environment, you must leave the safety of your orbital bunkers to collect data that aims to secure the survival of humanity. You will be guided by an AI, which couldn’t care less who you bring the data to. Therefore, in Scavengers, you not only have to contend with the monsters, but also with other players.
This is the gameplay: In a match with 60 players, you land with your team, consisting of 3 people, on a snowy map. Your task is to locate the data points on the map and collect the most of them. At the end of the match, you must reach the dropship that will take you back from the planet to orbit.
While playing, you can choose from 6 different explorer characters. 3 of them are immediately available, while the other 3 are unlocked through in-game currency that you can earn during matches. They have unique abilities and weapons that set them apart from each other. So you can choose the character that suits your play style the most.
There are various weapons for melee and ranged combat, ammunition, and gear that you can collect or loot from other players. You can also find and repair vehicles to move faster across the map.
There is a leveling system. You gain EXP when you complete general tasks in the game, such as killing enemies, collecting gear or data points.
You must be careful not to starve and not freeze by hunting animals or seeking sources of warmth.
Scavengers features a crafting system that allows you to upgrade your gear or shields.
In the PvE aspect of the game, you must face various types of NPC enemies and bosses that you will fight more often at the beginning of a match than other players.
Strong storms will regularly sweep across the map, and you must seek shelter in buildings, or else you will receive a frost debuff. When this happens, you will slowly lose your max HP and cannot heal, but must first warm up at a fire.
While you play, the current ranking will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, showing which team has collected the most data points. So don’t get too excited if you’re in the lead; it may happen that the remaining teams will rush together to take you down.
You can watch the trailer for the closed Early Access here:
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What can I win here? In collaboration with the developer Midwinter Entertainment and the publisher Improbable, we are giving away 3,000 keys for access to the closed Early Access of Scavengers on Steam.
You will be able to get a feel for the game before it officially releases.
The Early Access of Scavengers begins tomorrow, on April 28, so you can dive right in and jump into the game. Upon entering the game, you will be able to play a tutorial in the lobby that teaches you the gameplay basics and controls.
How do I get a key? If you want to join the Early Access of Scavengers, you can easily do so in this giveaway.
Simply leave us a comment under the article to receive a guaranteed key.
Register in our giveaway tool for a chance to win a key. These will be randomly distributed among all participants.
Update: The giveaway has ended. Enjoy the Early Access!
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The shooter Scavengers mixes various shooter content and has a special idea. It aims to enable battles with a very large number of players. In an initial test, it was already possible for 1,700 players to compete in a match.
What kind of game is this? Scavengers combines elements from classic shooters, battle royale, survival games, and cooperative gameplay into a completely new type of game. You fight against other players, but you cannot win a round alone.
What’s new? The developers of Scavengers are experimenting with a new multiplayer mode that focuses primarily on massive scaling. In an initial test, 1,700 players from America and Europe could fight against each other and were later even supported by thousands of NPCs.
In the end, over 9,000 characters were able to participate in the battle.
This is what a “traditional match” looks like in the trailer for Scavengers.
1,700 players in a match and it’s chaotic
What happened in this test? For the test, the 1,700 players were placed on a special map, where traditional battle royale is not played. Instead, admins in the form of giant monsters were present on the map, causing chaos for the players, as editor James Davenport describes in his article (via PC Gamer):
The admins pushed the players around like a tennis ball
They made meteors rain down or created deadly red fields
They threw players down slopes
During the course of the event, additional virtual players were summoned, so that by the end, 9,600 characters were reportedly on the map.
The idea behind it was primarily to stress the servers, which were heavily loaded with 1,700 players, thousands of NPCs, and many effects. Those who want to see images from the event can find them at PC Gamer ((via PC Gamer).
What’s next for the mass battle? What the developers will do with the experiences from the test is not known. A mode with thousands of players has not been announced so far. The test itself is interesting because there are players who want exactly such mass battles.
Dreams of MMOs with huge worlds and battles
Why is the stress test so interesting? Some players wish for huge battles with thousands of participants, which should actually be possible with advancing technology.
However, while in MMOs from the 90s and 2000s hundreds of players could participate in battles simultaneously, the number of players has tended to decrease in recent years. Smaller PvP arenas and dungeons have taken hold instead of huge battlegrounds.
The later hype trends, MOBA (5v5), battle royale (100 to 150 players), and survival games (often with servers for 50 to 100 players) also did not address the topic of mass battles.
What’s the problem? One reason for the adjusted player numbers is often performance. This is drastically limited by increasing graphics and many effects, as can be seen, for example, in the PvP area of Cyrodiil in ESO.
Scavengers could theoretically set a new record with its 9,600 players and with completely different and more modern graphics. Battles in EVE Online look more like a series of orange dots and Excel spreadsheets, as you can see in this YouTube video:
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What do you think about mass battles in shooters and MMOs? Do you hope to eventually fight with thousands or are you content with small dungeon and PvP groups?
To obtain the various Neymar cosmetics in Fortnite, you need to complete a series of new challenges. Are you ready to take on the field and face the new challenges of the game?
What are these challenges and cosmetics? All variants and accessories of the secret S6 skin are accessible at once – the skin has already been showcased by Fortnite. The outfit of Neymar Jr. as well as other cosmetic items can be obtained by completing some very specific challenges related to the world of football.
Players will therefore flock to these challenges in the coming days, especially since some items can be unlocked by completing a very large number of epic tasks.
Neymar Jr’s Tasks
These tasks await you:
Talk to a character related to football (1)
Complete 3 football-related character challenges (3)
Complete 5 football-related character tasks (5)
Kick a football 500 meters while dressed as Neymar Jr (500)
Score a goal with the football toy while equipped with Neymar Jr’s outfit (1)
Eliminate three opponents as Neymar Jr. (3)
Complete epic level challenges (45)
Complete epic level challenges (49)
Complete epic level challenges (52)
Complete epic level challenges (56)
Complete epic level challenges (60)
Neymar Jr’s Task Rewards – in order
You will receive these Neymar rewards when you have completed the tasks:
Complete 1 challenge: Football toy and a Neymar Jr banner
Complete 2 challenges: Matador loading screen
Complete 3 challenges: Neymar Jr skin
Complete 4 challenges: Back accessory “Joia Trophy”
In the action game Dying Light 2, you fight against zombies primarily in close combat. Unlike its predecessors, it now does away with classic firearms. So, what weapons do you use against the zombies?
What’s going on in Dying Light 2? In a new AMA, Lead Game Designer Tymon Smektała answers community questions about the upcoming zombie game. One fan question directly addressed the weapons. In response, it was stated that there will be no firearms in Dying Light 2. However, there is a shotgun (via PCGamesN).
The setting of DL2 takes place years after the predecessor. During that time, most of the weapons that were important in the first part were simply destroyed. So, you won’t randomly find weapons produced on an assembly line. Instead, you’ll be able to craft various ranged weapons yourself.
How does weaponry work in Dying Light 2?
Actually, using a shotgun breaks the rule of not having guns in the game. But because you assemble it yourself, it is likely to look “simple” and fit into the post-apocalyptic setting anyway.
The focus here is on close combat with weapons like swords and the parkour opportunities that can also be used in combat.
What the developer says: In the AMA, the question arises about how weaponry looks in Dying Light 2. Tymon Smektała, Lead Game Designer of the game, explains that there are no firearms in the world of Dying Light 2. He cites the reason that civilization has been wiped out, and thus no one would be able to create professional firearms.
Nonetheless, there will be ranged weapons, bows, and more modern weapons. But then Smektała backtracks and explains that there is indeed something very close to a firearm: a homemade shotgun.
You will find parts to build the shotgun during your exploration adventures. You can carry it in your left hand while holding a machete, a sword, or a hammer in your right hand.
The downside of the shotgun: Smektała explains in the AMA that the shotgun breaks very quickly. Although you can combine and use it with other weapons in combat, durability is quite low.
However, the shotgun seems to be very powerful, as Smektała emphasizes: “You have to decide for yourselves when to use this powerful weapon.” It’s more of an “Oh-Shit-Button” that you use when you see no other way out.
The complete AMA video with Tymon Smektała can be seen in the embedded YouTube video. The part where weapons are discussed starts at about 4 minutes and 45 seconds (Question 4).
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When is the release of Dying Light 2? So far, no concrete release date is known. However, Dying Light 2 is supposed to be released in 2021. We have summarized the important information regarding the release date and the game itself in the linked article. Originally, the game was supposed to be released in Spring 2020 but was then postponed.
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Today, on April 27, 2021, the Spotlight Hour featuring Finneon begins in Pokémon GO. MeinMMO shows you all the bonuses here and reveals who might benefit from the event.
What is a Spotlight Hour? This event takes place every Tuesday evening in Pokémon GO and highlights a special Pokémon for one hour. Additionally, there is a bonus to complement the event.
This week you will encounter Finneon. The Water-type fish Pokémon is from Generation 4.
Spotlight Hour with Finneon – Start Time and Bonuses
When does it start? As you may already know, the Spotlight Hour starts again today at 6:00 PM local time. In the game, you will notice that most spawns around you will be Finneon. The event lasts for one hour and should conclude around 7:00 PM.
These are the bonuses: While the event is active, you will be able to find Finneon everywhere. Additionally, there is a bonus that affects your experience points. You will receive double experience points for catching Pokémon.
What you need to know about Finneon: Finneon is the pre-evolution of Lumineon. Both species belong solely to the Water type. Upon evolution, its fins become significantly larger. The Pokémon story behind Finneon is that it uses its glowing fins to lure in its prey. During the day, it stays close to the water’s surface. In the evening, it disappears into the depths of the sea.
Is there a Shiny Finneon? No, the shiny form of Finneon has not yet been released in Pokémon GO. You cannot catch it during the Spotlight Hour today.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today? If you are still missing Finneon in your collection, you can catch a few. However, it is not a “Must Have” Pokémon. Therefore, the Spotlight Hour is mainly worthwhile for trainers who are still hunting for experience points and can take advantage of the XP bonus.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? In the coming weeks, several new Pokémon from Generation 6 will be released in the game. The Spotlight Hours will continue to take place on Tuesdays and Raid Hours on Wednesdays. We have put together all events in May 2021 for Pokémon GO in an overview for you. This way, you’ll know right away which dates you need to keep free.
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In recent days, complaints have been piling up in Outriders. The reason is players who kick others from the group in the Expeditions before they can receive their rewards. This causes a lot of anger and frustration.
What is the problem? Numerous complaints have come from the Outriders community from players who were playing in random matchmaking groups. There, they were playing Expeditions, the endgame activity of Outriders.
Recently, there has been a trend in Expeditions of nasty group leaders kicking other players from the group before they can collect their loot at the end of an Expedition.
This is how players are reacting: The affected players are obviously not happy about this and are venting their frustration on the Outriders subreddit (via reddit). There are dozens of posts on the topic where frustrated players report their incidents and discuss the issue.
Garecules writes: “I understand that there are legitimate reasons for the option to kick other players, but it is getting out of control” (via reddit). He is currently stuck at Challenge rank 7 and doesn’t have much time to play.
However, the problem does not seem to be limited to the lower ranks. Trickmalpais writes: “Imagine joining a lobby, completing a CT15 Gold [Expedition at Challenge rank 15], and getting kicked right after the completion. […] If you have your group open, then don’t be like that. It’s pretty easy not to play with other people. I don’t know who peed in your cereal” (via reddit).
Numerous players report the same or similar experiences. They also discuss possible solutions to the problem. Some even post sad memes on the topic:
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This is what players are suggesting: There are numerous ideas to prevent the problems. However, it also shows that the solution is not that simple.
For example, deactivating the kick function would increase the risk of AFK players just being carried through the missions. Therefore, many suggest a voting system so that the team leader can only remove someone if the other team member agrees.
This would only work if random players are involved. If there are two trolls, that would quickly become pointless as well.
Another idea is to deactivate the kick function only for the last part of an Expedition. However, there is still the risk of some jokers going AFK as well.
Many therefore recommend looking for “real” players on other platforms who are seriously interested in co-op. Ideally, one has friends to play with, or one should go solo. This is not an optimal solution, but still better than taking the risk.
How is Outriders doing otherwise? The game still has numerous problems. Players are still waiting for the restoration of their inventory after a serious bug deleted it.
At least a patch is in the works that is supposed to fix numerous bugs and issues, and the restoration of lost items is also said to be coming soon, according to developer People Can Fly.
For Valheim there are now official speedrun categories including leaderboards and a world record. While many players need hundreds of hours to defeat all bosses in the game, one player has completed all five in less than 90 minutes. All without cheats, but with a few tricks.
This is the record: The player and speedrunner NickRawcliffe has defeated all bosses in Valheim in one hour, 23 minutes, and 46 seconds – a world record as of now (via speedrun.com).
How did he do it? Rawcliffe played in a so-called “New Game+”. He didn’t start completely fresh, but took his character from an old save. This is allowed in this speedrun category.
He was allowed to bring all items from a previous save that can also be obtained in the game. Cheat items like the sword Dyrnwyn are prohibited. However, he could set all skills to the maximum level if he wanted.
In his inventory were some of the items needed to summon bosses as well as some food, weapons, and armor. This saved him time gathering resources or crafting items. We have included the full run with his video here for you:
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How does such a speedrun work? There are different categories for speedruns. Rawcliffe’s record is found under the category “All Bosses, New Game+, Random Seed, Glitchless”. There are some rules:
What does “random seed” mean? In Valheim, the world is created by a so-called “seed”. This forms the basis for the random, procedural generation of the map on which you play.
The seed determines what the world looks like, where bosses and special items spawn. If the seed were not random, speedrunners could simply choose a world where all bosses spawn directly. You can read more about this in our best seeds in Valheim and what you can find there.
The rules are not officially from the game, but set by the Valheim speedrunning community. The players want to set a challenge for themselves and master it – similar to the player who only wants to kill the end boss in his “Boss Challenge”.
Yagluth is the current end boss. NickRawcliffe was really lucky with him.
The challenge in the speedrun is to find the bosses as quickly as possible. Since the seeds must be generated randomly, each boss is always in a specific biome, but not guaranteed to be found.
Rawcliffe had to find all Vegvisirs first, which show him the locations of the bosses, and then visit and defeat the bosses. He was especially lucky with the end boss Yagluth – during the search for the Vegvisir, he stumbled directly over the boss’s altar and was able to fight him right away.
How can I participate? The leaderboard is generally open to everyone, and the community around Valheim speedrunning is just getting started. So you still have good chances to secure a spot.
It is important that your entire speedrun is recorded without edits and submitted. A timer must run that accurately tracks when you start the game and reach the goal. All of this will then be uploaded and presented on the website speedrun.com. There are different categories:
All bosses
Specific bosses
Multiplayer
along with various specifications such as New Game, New Game+, Glitchless, Standard, Random, or Set Seed
A speedrun is a great way to set yourself a new goal in Valheim if you find you have nothing else to do. Try to break a record. For example, there is already a German record for the boss Eikthyr by player Nilsibus, who currently ranks 6th in the world. Alternatively, you can find here on MeinMMO 5 things you can do in Valheim after defeating the end boss.
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Call of Duty: Warzone received the best update since its release with the launch of Season 3 – still, the battle royale suffers from some problems. Under the banner of “Find Your Next Game”, MeinMMO takes a closer look at the current state of the shooter and shows whether it’s worth diving in for beginners and veterans alike
Genre: Battle Royale Shooter | Developer: Raven Software / Infinity Ward | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Release: March 10, 2020
What’s going on with Call of Duty? Since the release of CoD Mobile and Modern Warfare in 2019, the franchise has evolved more towards games-as-a-service.
CoD MW and the current Black Ops Cold War are still full-price games, but new gameplay content comes to the game for free and there is now also a free-to-play title that brings the refined CoD gunplay for free on PC and console: Call of Duty: Warzone.
The battle royale shines with fast-paced gameplay, innovative BR mechanics, and a large variety of different weapons. However, it also struggles with problems:
Bugs, glitches, and errors in the game are common
Cheaters regularly ruin cool gaming nights around the world
Communication regarding changes to the game leaves much to be desired
Recently, the joint Season 3 kicked off with the premium title Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Warzone received a major update. There was a comprehensive map update of the main map “Verdansk”, many weapon changes, and fresh challenges with which you can unlock cosmetics.
Some voices in the community consider the Season 3 update to be the best patch of Warzone ever. Longtime CoD expert and YouTuber “TheXclusiveAce” says in his English video (via YouTube) – “I think this was the best weapon balancing update in a CoD for a very long time.”
But is that enough to be exciting for returnees? And what about beginners?
MeinMMO shows you why Warzone is a better game with Season 3 and whether it might be worth checking out.
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Season 3 brought the best update yet …
Why was the update so good? After a boring Season 2 with little new content and a monotonous weapon meta, Season 3 really took off and brought:
It wasn’t quite like that. Verdansk did not completely disappear, but was replaced by a “younger” version – Verdansk ’84. The map is different in many places, has new hot spots, and in some locations feels like an entirely new map.
For the nuke event, the leaks and rumors were correct: the “modern” Verdansk was nuked. Through a live event with two special modes, players could experience the downfall of Verdansk live. Indeed, some Warzone players can now call themselves “The Destroyers of Verdansk”. The winners of the second event mode launched rockets at the city with their victory.
Equally important and good were the changes to the weapons.
Since the introduction of Cold War in Warzone in December 2020, the tactical rifles of the new CoD title have been a power in the battle royale. First, the DMR 14 and later the AUG dominated Warzone and even caused small protests in “the real world”. There was also the assault rifle FFAR 1, which dominated close combat with its low time-to-kill. This made the weapon meta very one-sided. At a certain level, only these weapons were played.
With the Season 3 update, everything is different now. The nerfs demanded by the community were consistently implemented, and more weapons are now considered “top-tier”. There are even a few new candidates for the top. Additionally, the developers commented on the most important changes in the English patch notes (via ravensoftware.com). On the topic of weapon balancing, this was a significant step in the right direction.
Overall, this was a really strong update – possibly even the best so far: There’s a lot of new content to see, a fresh weapon meta to discover, and a positive signal in communication. All things that many players have long wished for from Warzone.
The new map offers many changes to discover.
… but the update was far from perfect
What wasn’t so good? The positive aspects of Season 3 come with a certain aftertaste, especially for players wanting to experience the nuke event:
The live event ran poorly
There was only one map update
Old bugs reappeared
Cheaters remain a problem
The introduction of the new map was a disappointment for many players. There were massive server problems when the event modes were online, and the event times were also not optimal in Germany. The first mode “The Destruction of Verdansk – Part 1” lasted over 2 hours, while part 2 only lasted an hour – both starting at 9 PM. There were players who stood in the queue for the entire time and missed the event.
The event is over, and the current Season 3 will not be further affected by it. However, the start of the season is burdened by it.
Another point is the map changes themselves. Warzone ran for a year with only one large map, which only received small changes over time. A stadium opening here, a moving train there. And even though Verdansk ’84 comes with innovations at many locations, it remains just a map update. It remains to be seen how long this can keep players engaged.
Additionally, the cheater problem remains acute. The developers regularly post on Twitter about how many cheat accounts they have banned and give hope for a better, cheat-free future.
But there can still be no talk of a real improvement in the cheater plague in Warzone. Players still frequently encounter others using cheat programs and enjoying almost perfect precision with aim-bots and/or can see their enemies through walls.
Season 3 does a lot right, but Warzone is burdened and continues to struggle with problems that players have been complaining about for months.
Warzone offers beginners an innovative battle royale
Is it worth it to jump into Warzone? The free battle royale is a full-fledged CoD title. If you are into battle royale and wish for top-notch gunplay in a rather realistic setting, then you should check out Warzone. It offers:
Huge map with 150 players
Solo, duo, trio, and quad battle royale
Tons of weapons
Loadouts to bring your own weapons into the match
The Gulag – A respawn duel
Cash system to buy equipment
Reviving teammates
Contracts that keep the match moving
The frequent respawns and mobile CoD gameplay make Warzone a fast-paced battle royale with a lot of action if you go for it.
Warzone’s biggest concerns are currently more technical in nature. There are some issues with game bugs and unfortunately, cheaters are something that should be mentioned in a Warzone recommendation.
However, Warzone itself is a really strong battle royale that can provide a lot of fun. Especially for newcomers, Warzone offers a lot to do, overwhelming you with a huge selection of weapons and provides three extensive leveling systems:
Weapon level, through which you unlock attachments for your firearms
The matchmaking system initially ensures that you mostly play with players who are on your level. The better you get, the stronger your opponents become, and the weapon meta becomes more important. However, especially for newcomers, Call of Duty: Warzone offers a new and varied experience for fans of “battle royale” mechanics.
Pro
Free CoD gameplay
Battle royale with lots of action
Countless weapons
Regular updates and seasons
Contra
Problems with errors and cheaters
Often strict weapon meta
Warzone is a battle royale for casual play, not for grinding
Should veterans check it out again? A look at the changes is absolutely worth it for the new map. There are quite a few new locations, but also familiar areas that give a feeling of security.
Additionally, there are changes to the weapons. Currently, players are once again looking for the next hit, which has brought a certain dynamism to the weapon selection. You see players with the Grau, M4A1, M16, but also newcomers like the FARA 83, Krig 6, or the Sykov pistol, which has found an akimbo niche in close combat.
However, if you want to grind Warzone like at release, problems arise. The longer you play, the more the small annoyances become apparent. Whether it’s players lurking under the map or just cheaters ruining your mood with impossible headshots – the more ambitious and the more you play, the more Warzone can disappoint you.
Currently, it’s more of a shooter for casual play, not for deep dives. A night here, an hour there – for more Warzone, you currently need strong nerves. However, in the time when it runs without incidents, Warzone at the start of Season 3 is genuinely fun.
The battle royale is a cornerstone of the CoD franchise and is expected to be developed further over the coming years. Each new premium “Call of Duty” has an impact on the gameplay and story of Warzone.
The current Black Ops Cold War brought more than 30 new weapons into the game and a new, smaller map – Rebirth Island. The current map update is also inspired by the “Cold War” setting, and Warzone now takes place during this time period.
According to the developers, this is expected to continue. Each current CoD title influences Warzone, bringing new story, new content, and fresh winds. In between, map updates and content from live seasons are meant to keep the game fresh.
In terms of communication, cheaters, and bugs in the game, the developers are optimistic and regularly announce new records for player counts (via Twitter). Creative Director Amos Hodge from developer Raven Software said in an interview with the US site “VGC”: “I can tell you that we at Raven are ramping up like crazy” (via videogameschronicle) and makes major announcements for the coming weeks and for the mid-season update of Season 3.
However, the future of Warzone will also depend on whether players remain similarly optimistic. Because despite the best update of all time with Season 3, Warzone falls short in important aspects:
Little content in the first year
Cheater elimination insufficient
Annoying bugs reemerge
Communication could be much more open
Conclusion: Season 3 shows what Warzone can achieve
For beginners looking for a suitable battle royale, Warzone is a strong, free shooter. The CoD title offers a lot of content, refined gameplay, and innovative “battle royale” mechanics that set Warzone apart from the competition.
However, the game is far from error-free. The longer and deeper you dive in, the more you notice the small but annoying bugs, you encounter cheaters from time to time, and get a sense of how tightly the weapon meta often is in Warzone.
If everything runs smoothly and you have teammates who are on your level, Call of Duty: Warzone is one of the best BR games on the market.
For veterans, a return can also be worth it. With Season 3, Warzone is a better game, but with old mistakes.
The revised map and the very good weapon adjustments have breathed new life into the gameplay. Warzone has shown what is possible and you should definitely check out the new map.
Whether Warzone can maintain the positive impression of the season update will only become clear in the upcoming weeks. However, generally, I feel more hopeful than before the season start.
Maik Schneider Freelance author at MeinMMO
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Black Desert has received a new app called “Black Desert+” last week. This allows users to experience some content of the MMORPG even away from the PC. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch tried the app and is very enthusiastic.
What can Black Desert+ do? This new app for the MMORPG mainly serves as a supplement when you are on the go and still want to dive into the world of Black Desert. With it, you can:
Trade at the central market
Chat with your guild and even receive notifications for specific keywords
Admire and rate other players’ characters
Redeem coupon codes
Use a world boss timer
Create push notifications for special events or world bosses
Directly send a support message
Black Desert+ allows me to stay in touch with the MMORPG without having to actively sit at the PC or have the game running. This is a true blessing for me, as I play many MMORPGs simultaneously.
About the Author: Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert here at MeinMMO. He has accumulated over 25,000 gaming hours across Guild Wars, Guild Wars 2, Blade & Soul, Black Desert, and ESO. All new MMORPGs are also tested, regardless of whether they come from the West or Asia.
Earn money and keep in touch with friends
Why is the app so useful? The economy and making money play an important role in Black Desert. While I need to be logged in for active grinding or harvesting vegetables in the game, buying and especially selling at the central market must be done regularly.
This is where Black Desert’s interesting system comes into play, allowing you to sell straight from your own warehouse. If I store everything correctly in advance, I can sell everything later in the app. Shopping for certain items is also easily done on the go.
At the central market, I can easily buy and sell with the app.
However, the social aspect is also very important to me in MMORPGs. I immediately used the app to communicate intensively with my guild:
I was able to chat on the go or while playing another MMORPG, even though I wasn’t logged into Black Desert
I set keywords like my character’s name, “important” or “event” as push notifications, so I am directly informed when important discussions take place
Also important to me are the event and boss timers. I often miss bosses in Black Desert, and their respawn sometimes takes longer than 24 hours. Additionally, the bosses don’t always appear at the exact same time, but vary a bit.
The timer on the smartphone also reminds me to participate in these events.
How can you use the app? It’s very simple. You can download it from the Play Store or the App Store. After that, you just need to select “PC” as the platform (or Xbox or PlayStation, depending on the platform) and log in with your usual access data. You then have access to the guild chat and other features.
MMORPGs are primarily social contacts for me, and the app helps with that
That’s why I find the app so good: I am currently actively playing several MMORPGs. Accordingly, I have a guild in ESO, Guild Wars 2, and Black Desert. Being in constant contact with all these guilds is challenging, although that’s what makes multiplayer games enjoyable for me. I have met some of my best friends through MMORPGs.
Much can be managed through external programs like Discord or WhatsApp, but my guild in ESO doesn’t use those at all. I tend to lose touch when I’m offline for a few days or weeks.
Moreover, outside of the Corona pandemic, there will again be longer vacations or trips where you might not be able to actively use your guild and the game for several weeks. This is where such an app can help.
But all this sounds like the companion app in WoW? That’s absolutely right, even though the auction house functionality has been removed since then. However, I never had such a close relationship with WoW that I actually needed to use the app.
But that doesn’t change the fact that I wish for such an app for other MMORPGs as well. I see it as a meaningful addition, as the smartphone is almost always within reach.
What would I like for the future of such apps? In my future scenario, I can play even the big MMORPGs like ESO, GW2, or WoW on my smartphone with crossplay and complete at least simple content like daily quests, farming, or leveling.
However, I often miss the opportunity to experience complicated and elaborate battles properly in existing mobile MMORPGs. I mainly have problems with the controls, which could only be solved with an external controller. Raids, dungeons, and PvP content are something I prefer to engage in on the PC.
How do you feel about additional apps for MMORPGs? And could you imagine the big games at least in a simplified version on smartphones? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
The update 16.30 in Fortnite is here and brings a new bow, the mythical version of a familiar weapon, and improvements for the inventory menu. MeinMMO shows you in the German patch notes what has changed in Fortnite: Battle Royale.
What is going on in Fortnite: After a downtime, the update 16.30 has been deployed. This is a patch that brings several changes – some of which were already announced by Epic. We have summarized the main changes for you here in our own patch notes in German.
New Exotic Bow “Unstable Bow”
What is new? Update 16.30 brought a new exotic bow to the game. This is a bow that can transform into one of any bows from the game after each shot – as the name suggests. According to the data miner HYPEX, it can transform into these bows:
The new unstable bow that can transform into different bows
New Mythical Weapon “Raz’s Explosive Bow”
What is new? After the patch, you can now find a familiar weapon as a mythical version on the map. The “Explosive Bow” has not been in Fortnite for long, but with patch 16.30 there is already the mythical variant, which is a bit stronger. Like the normal version, you can shoot arrows with the mythical bow that are explosive and set the environment on fire.
As the name suggests, you will likely find the new mythical weapon with Raz. The NPC can commonly be found at Colossal Crops. So if you want to try out the gun, you should go look for the character there.
What is different now? A few changes were already announced before the update and are now implemented. The changes mainly affect the inventory and are meant to make the process easier in a match. Now you can:
Open the inventory menu while holding a craftable item to immediately access the crafting menu
See the stats (like damage and fire rate) of your weapons as soon as you open the inventory menu
Especially the first change saves you a lot of time in battle, as before you had to navigate through the menu just to access the crafting menu. Now you can craft your weapons faster and don’t waste valuable time in your rounds. This is ideal if you want to craft a Hunter’s Cloak.
Now you can get to the crafting menu faster
After update 16.30 has been deployed, there are now again some things to explore and try out. So if you head out on an adventure now, you can immediately gather some experience points in your rounds. You need these, of course, if you want to unlock the rare skins of season 6 still.
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is getting the Blackwood addon with NPC companions that will accompany you. This new feature is quite controversial in the community. Here are 6 reasons why you can look forward to the companions.
What do the NPC companions bring? Zenimax Online wants to make it easier for players to complete dungeons. Those who want to do this alone or cannot find teammates should be able to do so. NPC companions will support the players.
But not everyone is pleased. After all, ESO is an MMORPG and the social gaming experience should be at the forefront. Fans now fear that many players will only experience adventures with the NPCs and the social aspect will take a back seat.
Which companions are coming to the game? The Blackwood expansion starts with two companions:
Bastian Hallix, who is searching for his brother
Mirri Elendis, who wants to free her companions
Both will fight by your side, sneak with you, heal, and use the equipment you give them. You will also experience the personal quests of the NPC companions and get to know them better. Through a karma system, you can determine whether the NPCs like you or not. What is not possible: You cannot use the companions in PvP.
In the future, more of these companions could come to the game.
In The Elder Scrolls Online, you will soon have two NPC companions by your side.
Here’s why NPCs could be really cool
Here are some reasons why the companions could enhance the gaming experience of ESO.
1. You’ll never be alone again
Even though ESO is an MMORPG, there are times when you need to do certain things alone. Friends don’t always have time, or you just want to play a quest in between and want some peace.
Now, while ESO can be played solo quite well, having a companion by your side makes many things easier. With the NPCs, you always have a companion who supports you and fights alongside you.
2. The classic RPG feeling returns
Anyone who thinks of old role-playing games or loves the Baldur’s Gate or Dragon Age series will delight in the companions in ESO. Having NPCs with exciting backstories around, learning more about them over time, and experiencing their personal quests is simply fun in role-playing games.
Additionally, it brings back the feeling of belonging to a group, as seen in fantasy novels and films like The Lord of the Rings. Frodo Baggins didn’t wander alone to Mordor to destroy the One Ring.
In Dragon Age 2, your AI companions will always be by your side.
3. NPCs don’t behave stupidly on purpose
Although the intelligence of NPC companions may depend on the quality of the AI, and it may sometimes happen that they sneak within direct sight of enemies without being detected, NPCs never act intentionally foolish or maliciously.
This cannot always be said for real players. Occasionally, you encounter individuals who want to ruin your fun, act unseriously, or steal your loot. Such players include fake tanks that nobody likes.
If you want to avoid such players, you can simply use the NPCs as group members.
4. Star Wars: The Old Republic makes fun with AI companions
The Elder Scrolls Online is not the first MMORPG to place NPC companions at your side. In Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR), this has been a feature from the beginning. No wonder, as the developer studio Bioware is known for introducing interesting companions in their role-playing games.
The companions in SWTOR are deeply developed, have their own quests, and interesting personalities. With some, you can even enter romances. This doesn’t disturb the social aspect of the MMORPG; it actually fits very well into the atmosphere. The companions in SWTOR simply show how much fun it can be to experience adventures with NPCs.
In SWTOR, you’ll also travel with AI companions.
5. ESO becomes even more tactical
Since you can equip the AI companions yourself and they have their own abilities, you will also need to use them tactically in battles. Especially in dungeons, you should always pay attention to what weapons and armor they wear and how you want to proceed with the NPCs.
This adds another component to the game. You not only have to take care of yourself when you want to complete a dungeon alone, but also of your AI companion.
6. ESO will become more similar to the single-player games of the series The Elder Scrolls
NPC companions have played a role since The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind from 2002 in the RPG series. They assist you, support you, and fight with you. These companions are also more or less interesting personalities.
However, Zenimax Online wants to take it a step further with the NPCs in ESO, giving them even more interesting quests and more options for managing them, such as equipping them with weapons.
What do you think of the NPC companions in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online? Are you looking forward to them?
In Pokémon GO, you will encounter Xerneas and Yveltal in May 2021. We will show you all events, spotlight hours, raid hours, and what else to expect in the coming weeks.
What is it about? For Pokémon GO, developer Niantic has now announced how events will look in May. In the overview, we show you all spotlight hours, raid hours, and other events like Illuminating Legends X and Y. The latter will bring Xerneas and Yveltal into the game.
We will regularly update this article for you, so you can always use it as a reference for event information.
May Events 2021 Overview
These are the events: In the following table, you will always find the time frame and the exact name of the event. Below, we will also show you the highlights of the month.
Mega Raids with Ampharos, Mega Houndoom and unknown Pokémon
May 18 to May 31
Illuminating Legends Y
May 18 to May 31
Legendary raids with Yveltal
May 18
Spotlight hour with Alolan Rattata (Double evolution XP)
May 19
Legendary raid hour with Yveltal
May 24
PvP: Kanto Cup in Season 7
May 25
Spotlight hour with Marill (Double catch Stardust)
May 26
Legendary raid hour with Yveltal
Which events are particularly worth it in May 2021?
Illuminating Legends Y: During the event, you will encounter Xerneas in Pokémon GO for the very first time. Fairy and Dragon-type Pokémon will spawn more frequently in the wild. Together, the goal is to catch as many Pokémon as possible. If 500 million Fairy Pokémon are caught, Pam-Pam will appear.
Illuminating Legends X: The X event brings the new legendary Pokémon Yveltal to Pokémon GO. Additionally, Dark-type Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild. In this event, you can also unlock special bonuses that will be active from the second event week onwards.
Both events with the illuminating legends are also worthwhile for players who are still working on Step 2 of the special research with Mew. Because for that, you need to catch certain types of Pokémon. Since Dragons are relatively rare in the wild, it’s a good opportunity.
Spotlight Hours: Especially the events with Dratini and Marill are worth it for you. On May 11, Dratini is in the spotlight, and you will receive double candies for sending Pokémon. On May 25, you will meet Marill in the spotlight hour and receive double Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Trainers expect many catches for their medals and more help for the Mew research from the hours with Dratini. For Marill, the double Stardust for catches and the chance for strong PvP attackers are particularly appealing.
Which of the previously announced events in May 2021 in Pokémon GO are you most looking forward to? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange with other players.
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Players can choose between two connections when gaming: DisplayPort and HDMI. But which one is better for gaming on the PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X? MeinMMO explains the differences and gives tips on which to choose.
If you want to connect your PC or console to a monitor or TV, you currently have the choice between two standard connections if you want to transmit both audio and video simultaneously: We’re talking about HDMI and DisplayPort (DP).
Which is better: HDMI or DP? But what advantages and disadvantages do the two standards actually have, and which one is better suited for gaming in the long run? In this article, MeinMMO explains the differences between the cables and presents at the end who should choose which cable.
Update April 27, 2021: We have supplemented the article with additional information. Among other things, we have broken down the functions provided by each standard.
HDMI is the prevalent standard in the audio-video sector
HDMI actually stands for “High-Definition Multimedia Interface”. The connection allows both video and audio to be transmitted in high quality from the console or PC to the TV or monitor.
HDMI has the advantage that you will find the connection almost everywhere. Both gaming monitors and TV devices offer HDMI. If you buy a new device in this area, you can be sure that an HDMI connection is included. Devices like consoles or your PC can be easily connected via HDMI.
Very old devices like CRT monitors usually do not offer HDMI, but rather older connections like VGA instead.
The HDMI connection in the picture.
What versions are there? HDMI has been continuously developed and improved over the years. 4K resolutions have been officially supported since HDMI 1.4. The current state of technology is HDMI 2.1. Here, the performance and transmission rate are the fastest. In addition to the next-gen consoles, the new graphics cards like the Radeon RX 6700 XT and the GeForce RTX 3080 support HDMI 2.1.
What can the latest version do? HDMI 2.1 can transmit videos and games in 8K at 60Hz or 4K content at 120Hz. This is especially exciting because both the PS5 and Xbox Series X support HDMI 2.1. However, to use HDMI 2.1, you also need a TV that supports it. Because HDMI 2.1 cannot simply be retrofitted. You can find recommended 4K TVs with HDMI 2.1 in our buying guide here on MeinMMO:
This is what HDMI offers: With HDMI 1.4, you have the option to use a 4K resolution with a refresh rate of 30 Hz. In Full HD (1080p), 120 Hz is possible, and in WQHD, 75 Hz is possible. With compression (reduction of image quality), you also get 120 Hz with WQHD.
From HDMI 2.0, 4K content with a refresh rate of 60 Hz is already possible. While you can theoretically reach 240 Hz in Full HD, you officially reach 144 Hz on WQHD. However, this depends on the manufacturer of the device. With HDMI 2.0, you also get official support for HDCP 2.2. This is especially important if you want to watch series and movies in 4K resolution.
With HDMI 2.0a and 2.0b, while the refresh rate does not further increase, starting from 2.0a, you get HDR support and with HDMI 2.0b, additionally HLG support.
From HDMI 2.1, not only is a refresh rate of 120 Hz possible at 4K resolution, but also up to 240 Hz in WQHD resolutions if your screen supports it. WITH ALLM, VRR, and eARC, you get additional features that are important if you want to game with the device.
If you game in Full HD at a maximum of 120 Hz, HDMI 1.4 can also be sufficient. Starting from HDMI 2.0b, you get important functions like HDCP 2.2, HDR, and HLG. If you don’t have an HDR monitor and game in Full HD, then HDMI 2.0 is also sufficient for you. You should pay attention to HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth digital Content Protection) if you want to watch series and movies in 4K.
Why is HDCP 2.2 important? HDCP stands for “High-bandwidth digital Content Protection” and is a copy protection for digital content. If you want to watch a 4K movie or series, you need HDCP 2.2. All devices (receiver, TV, etc.) must be compatible.
What is HLG? HLG or “Hybrid Log Gamma” is especially important for those of you who regularly watch TV or use the TV program. Since HDR cannot easily be transmitted via satellite or cable, HLG plays a role here. HLG looks almost as good on high resolutions. The problem is that HLG is not yet widely used. If you watch TV regularly, you should at least keep HLG in mind.
Why is HDR important? HDR or “High Dynamic Range” provides better contrast and richer colors. The higher brightness range makes the image look more realistic, as HDR can shade objects better. This makes the image look nicer.
There are also differences with HDR: While HDR 10 brings specific information once, HDR10+ offers dynamic capabilities and can thus continuously adapt the image to the information provided.
On the left HDR, on the right the predecessor SDR. The contrasts and colors in High Dynamic Range are richer and sharper than in SDR.
Is 144 Hz possible with HDMI? In principle, HDMI 1.4 already offers enough bandwidth for refresh rates beyond 120 Hz, and with some devices, 144 Hz via HDMI is also possible, although HDMI does not officially support that.
From HDMI 2.0, the standard officially also supports more than 120 Hz at Full HD and WQHD. However, it depends on your monitor. Because many monitors are designed to provide 144 Hz and more only via DisplayPort (via heise.de).
You should therefore check your device’s manual to see if the manufacturer supports more than 120 Hz via HDMI.
That’s why you should pay attention to HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1 offers not only a significantly higher transmission rate than HDMI 2.0 (18 Gbit/s vs. 48 Gbit/s), but also new features that are important for the gamers among you. Especially if you want to buy a PS5 or Xbox Series X or already own one. Because the next-gen consoles support the latest technology.
Two features are particularly important for gamers. One is the dynamic adjustment of the refresh rate (VRR), and the other is the automatic optimization of the response time (ALLM). With eARC, another feature is added, which is more relevant to the home theater sector.
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM): ALLM is a feature that ensures that the console directly switches the TV into a gaming mode.
This turns off unnecessary features and saves data to transmit the image directly to the TV.
This reduces latency between the console and playback on the TV.
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): VRR is also a feature that HDMI 2.1 offers.
With VRR, the console can freely adjust the refresh rate between 30 Hz and 144 Hz and thus avoid disturbances known as screen tearing.
Screen tearing occurs when the device’s signal does not match the frequency of the output device.
What is eARC? Another additional feature is “Enhanced Audio Return Channel” (eARC). This denotes object-based sound standards, including Sony’s 3D audio or Dolby Atmos. These require the new standard eARC, which HDMI 2.1 provides. eARC can also transport significantly larger audio signals like 7.1 audio. This is particularly important for those interested in home theaters.
HDMI: What are certifications?
HDMI cables are certified so that buyers can be sure that the cables meet certain requirements. The HDMI Forum stands behind certifications. Several companies have come together here.
So, anyone buying an HDMI cable with the “Ultra High Speed” designation from the HDMI Forum can be sure that the cable supports 4K, UHD, and HDR.
What you should keep in mind: It can happen that you still find HDMI cables without a seal that still work. This can be due to them being leftover stock without a seal or cables that have not been tested. The former will work in any case, in the latter case, you need to be more specific about whether they meet the requirements.
DisplayPort is less common, does not support PS5 and Xbox Series X
DisplayPort transmits both video and audio in high quality like HDMI. In contrast to HDMI, however, you will not find DisplayPort on every device. Consoles and many TV devices do not offer DisplayPort but rely on HDMI as the standard.
DisplayPort plays a significant role for PC gamers, as all modern graphics cards offer DisplayPort connections. Many modern gaming monitors also often offer multiple DisplayPort connections.
This is what DisplayPort connections look like.
DisplayPort Specs and Types at a Glance
What versions are there? There are several development stages of DisplayPort (DP). The latest version is DisplayPort 2.0, but you will not currently find it on any device. DP 2.0 is expected to be released sometime in 2021.
The older versions 1.2 and 1.3 are still the most commonly found. The current version DP 1.4 is not yet widely used. With DisplayPort 2.0, 16K content at 60Hz is expected to be possible. With DP 1.4, it is already possible to display 4K content at 144Hz.
This is what DisplayPort offers: While you already get multi-screen support (MST) from DisplayPort 1.2, the modern copy protection technology HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth digital Content Protection) is only available starting from DP 1.3. This is especially important if you want to stream series or movies in 4K quality. If you primarily game on your monitor, you can ignore HDCP.
More exciting for gamers is HDR support starting from DisplayPort version 1.4. HDR (High Dynamic Range) significantly improves not only colors but also contrasts. HDR offers you a more realistic image and colors.
With DisplayPort 1.4, you get all the essential functions you need when using DisplayPort. DP 2.0 additionally offers support for 16K resolutions. However, this is still not relevant.
Multi-screen support via a single cable (MST) is available with DisplayPort 1.2. The support for HDCP 2.2 starts from DP 1.3. With version 1.4, all essential functions such as HDCP 2.2, HDR (High Dynamic Range), and MST are included. With DisplayPort 2.0, the transmission rate in the cable significantly increases.
Who is MST interesting for? MST stands for “Multi Stream Transport” and allows you to operate multiple monitors via a single port. This way, you can daisy chain monitors. However, the monitors require both a DisplayPort input and output. The first monitor is connected to the PC, and the second monitor is then connected to the output of the first monitor.
DisplayPort over USB Type C
What is “DisplayPort over USB Type C”? This allows you to use the USB-C port fully for DisplayPort. You have access to the full performance of DisplayPort.
Does my device support DisplayPort over USB-C? Devices that support DP over USB-C usually have a small DP logo near the USB-C port. This way, you can be sure whether DisplayPort is supported.
If no symbol is present, you can still try it out. Because not all USB-C ports that can use DP have a corresponding symbol.
What happens if my device is not supported? Nothing should happen. Neither audio nor video will be transmitted since this is not supported. You may receive an error message that the USB port does not support the cable.
HDMI vs. DisplayPort – What is the difference between HDMI and DisplayPort?
Speed:
As of now (April 16, 2021), HDMI 2.1 is the fastest standard. HDMI achieves 4K at 120 Hz and 8K at 60 Hz. The data rate is 48 Gbps (Gigabits per second).
In comparison, DisplayPort only manages 33 Gbps, though 4K resolutions are even possible with up to 144 Hz on DisplayPort.
With DisplayPort 2.0, the data rate of DisplayPort significantly exceeds HDMI: then the rate is 80 Gbps, and even 16K resolutions at 60 Hz are possible. However, this is still not relevant for current monitors.
What does data rate mean for a cable? The data rate is given in gigabits per second. The higher the data rate, the more data can be transported. Higher resolutions require more performance than lower ones.
Audio:
Both HDMI and DisplayPort support up to 8 digital audio channels with up to 24 bit and 192 kHz.
In contrast to DisplayPort, HDMI has an audio return channel (ARC). This means that you need one less cable when sending audio data from your TV device to a receiver.
Setup of multiple monitors:
DisplayPort has the advantage that you can daisy chain monitors and only need one cable to connect to the computer. The monitors can then connect to each other and pass the signal through. With HDMI, you need to connect each monitor to the graphics card or console for the devices to output a signal.
Connection options:
HDMI to DisplayPort is not straightforward because the cables are not compatible with each other. You then need a corresponding adapter.
In contrast to HDMI, DisplayPort is also compatible with other connections like VGA or USB-C. Here you can also connect external graphics cards or monitors to VGA or USB-C.
HDMI has the advantage that you can control connected devices. For example, it is possible to turn on a PS5 using your TV remote control if the TV and console are connected via an HDMI device.
There are also HDMI cables with internet function (Ethernet). Your TV can connect to the internet if you have already connected your console with an Ethernet cable.
DisplayPort to HDMI – with adapter or special cable it works
Why does it work? Both HDMI and DisplayPort are interfaces for digital image and audio data. Therefore, both standards are fundamentally compatible with each other. You therefore do not need a converter for analog materials.
This is how it works: If you want to use a DisplayPort cable with an HDMI connection or vice versa, you need either a corresponding cable or an adapter.
Both options cost between 10 and 15 euros and can be easily used with the existing connections.
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HDMI or DisplayPort – Which is the better alternative?
Which is the better choice between HDMI and DisplayPort depends on the platform you are on. Depending on whether you are gaming on a console or a PC, one of the two standards is the better choice:
Gaming on console: If you’re gaming on the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, then HDMI is the best choice. Because both devices have HDMI 2.1 ports. DisplayPort is not available here anyway.
However, to take advantage of all the benefits of HDMI 2.1, you also need a corresponding 4K TV or monitor that supports HDMI 2.1. Because retrofitting HDMI 2.1 is not possible. Here we have shown you what an 8K setup for the PS5 would theoretically cost.
A recommended HDMI cable with 2.1 support is, for example, this cable, which you can buy directly on Amazon:
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Gaming on PC: On the gaming PC, the DisplayPort connection is in the long term the better choice. Especially with DisplayPort 2.0, the refresh rate will be noticeably higher than with HDMI. Devices with DisplayPort 2.0 are expected to arrive in the fall.
Another advantage is that you can easily daisy chain multiple monitors with a DisplayPort cable. With HDMI, you need to connect each monitor separately to your graphics card.
DisplayPort is also essential for special hardware like VR: Neither the Valve Index nor the Oculus Rift S support an HDMI connection.
Recommended DisplayPort cables are available from manufacturers such as CSL and KabelDirect:
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HDMI or DP for 144 Hz? In principle, we would advise you to use DisplayPort for fast refresh rates. Because here the chances are good that DisplayPort and a 144 Hz monitor will work well together.
If you want to go with HDMI, you need to check with the manufacturer whether they even support high frequencies via HDMI. Because your device must be able to send and receive 144 Hz in Full HD or WQHD via HDMI.
What you should keep in mind with HDMI and DisplayPort:
DisplayPort and HDMI both transmit digital video and audio signals
DP and HDMI do not fit together. Since both are digital interfaces, you can fundamentally use an adapter.
HDMI 2.1 currently offers a faster transmission than DP 1.4. DP 2.0 has already been announced, which should provide a significantly higher data rate than HDMI 2.1.
DisplayPort is particularly interesting for PC gamers due to its compatibility and frame rate.
HDMI is especially interesting for owners of next-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) and home theater systems. In the audio sector, HDMI offers more options with eARC.
HDMI cables can provide internet and control functions unlike DisplayPort. You should pay attention to the label when purchasing.
DisplayPort is also compatible with other connections like VGA or USB-C. You can also connect external graphics cards or monitors to VGA or USB-C.
FreeSync is possible in the form of VRR, but it must also be supported by the TV/monitor. On PC, FreeSync/G-Sync takes over.
Recommended monitors for PC and next-gen: If you are still looking for a recommended gaming monitor for your computer or next-gen console, take a look at our buying guide. Here on MeinMMO, we present the best gaming monitors for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in detail and give you tips on what to look for when buying.
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In Destiny 2 there has been a real controversy over the new feature of Season 14. Tell us whether transmog is really that bad and basically already ruined or if the excitement is actually exaggerated.
This is the controversy: Destiny 2 is getting a feature on May 11 that many have been wishing for almost 7 years: real transmog. With Season 14, it’s finally happening, you can look like you want and still be strong while doing it.
You can apply the look of armor from your collection to the currently equipped gear with transmog. This way, you can wear strong items but still show off your coolest look. For many Guardians, fashion is the real endgame.
Bungie is also aware of how much players want this feature and has teased transmog several times, dropping small bits of information and surprisingly happy news at the end of 2020.
When Bungie recently detailed transmog properly, the hopeful mood flipped almost overnight. Suddenly, transmog was the hot topic among the Guardians.
We want to know from our MeinMMO readers, is the criticism warranted and is transmog already completely ruined before its launch or are just a few loud parts of the community overly worked up? We will look into what both sides have to say and then need your vote.
Does Destiny 2 have the “worst of all possible transmog systems”?
Here is the criticism: Currently, no topic has occupied players as much as transmog. In general, Guardians have 3 main points of criticism:
Too complicated: To change the look of a single item, you must farm 3 separate resources in succession, complete bounties, interact with an NPC and an apparatus, and gather kills. This has to be repeated for every cosmetic change.
Artificial limits: Only 10 transmog transformations can be earned per character and season – at launch, the limit will be temporarily raised to 20. Such a limit is considered far too strict. This means that no matter how hard you work, you can’t earn all looks.
Too expensive: Both of the above criticisms can be bypassed through Eververse, the real-money shop. To make matters worse: To have all over 4,000 legendary armor looks for transmog, you would need silver. Which is estimated to cost around $6,000-$12,000 or 30 years of playtime (via Twitter).
Just click on it and choose a look, that’s how easy it should have been.
The criticism led to transmog quickly becoming “Weapon Retirement 2.0”, so to speak. Other magazines headlined: “Destiny 2 debuts with the worst of all possible transmog systems” (via Forbes.com) or something like: “Fans of Destiny 2 already hate Bungie’s new armor transmog system” (via Polygon.com).
Bungie’s Community Manager, Dylan “dmg04” Gaffner, is currently gathering feedback on transmog and is also thanking the critical voices:
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Is it all optional and just cosmetic, so it’s not that serious?
This is one way to look at it: After the initial excitement about the implementation of transmog, some Guardians are speaking out against the criticism.
It is said that we should first wait to see what the final version looks like starting from Season 14. Only then would we be justified in criticizing it. Because currently we know nothing about the actual work that will need to be done.
Others point out that no player is likely to want or will ever want to unlock every single armor piece through transmog. Most players run around with their 2 or 3 favorite sets. These few transmog processes could easily be unlocked for free in one season.
As a counterargument, it is frequently used that all of this is optional and purely cosmetic (via Twitter). While many Guardians swear that they aim better when they look good. However, this doesn’t have any real impact on gameplay. And this solution is at least better than having no transmog at all.
The general sentiment is that a few players complain loudly and should just wait and see.
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Feel free to justify your opinion in the comments. This way, we and the other Guardians can better understand your position. Have fun and thank you for your participation!
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