Battle Royale games like Apex Legends thrive on isolated skirmishes and traveling across the map. But when all players spawn at the same spot, it can be quite funny too.
In Apex Legends, players likely also think briefly at the beginning of a match about where to land. However, in one match, server issues apparently skipped this phase altogether. Instead of flying to the map as usual, a whopping 15 squads found themselves all in the same room as soon as the loading screen disappeared. How it looked was captured by reddit user “cough_e” in the video:
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Chaos ensues: In the video, players can be seen looking around in confusion on the Arcadia Supercarrier. There’s a brief moment of calm where they seem to grasp what just happened. Then the massacre begins.
The first players swing wildly with their melee weapons, which has pretty good odds given the number of potential targets. However, it doesn’t take long before the first firearms are found nearby, and the players start shooting wildly into the crowd.
It becomes pretty chaotic. Enemies crawl on the ground, some frantically flee outside. However, after a few seconds, the video ends. It’s likely that not many players escaped the situation.
The community reacts: The video caught a lot of attention in the Apex Legends subreddit. Players are highly amused by the bizarre situation:
“I just love that there’s a moment of silence where everyone looks around and realizes they’re all in the carrier, looking at each other, and then start beating each other up. The funniest shit I’ve ever seen,” says user Spazbean (via reddit).
“For a moment, it seemed we were close to a peace agreement, but as soon as the peace treaty was broken by a punch, the situation escalated somehow,” philosophizes another user (via reddit).
“I would play that as LTM if they polished it a bit,” comments user Skywalk910 (via reddit).
Many also comment that players who found a weapon in that moment must have had the best time ever. Others wished that the group might have cooperated more to create an even crazier moment.
In the League of Legends, special cosmetic outfits for the champs, the skins, earn a lot of money. Riot Games now highlights the success of the LoL skin Elderwood Ornn. The charity skin from 2020 has raised over 7 million USD for a good cause in just one month.
This is what Riot Games says: The studio thanks the fans, as “Elder Ornn”, the 2020 charity skin in LoL, has generated over 7 million USD. That is about 5.8 million Euros at today’s exchange rate.
The skin “Elderwood Ornn”:
was released on December 10, 2020
was available in the shop until January 11, 2021 – so for about a month
Riot Games says the new skin has even been better received than the previous record holder for charity skins: The 2019 skin “Ravenous Dawn Karma” generated about 6 million USD.
This is the skin that so many wanted.
What is the cost of the skin? Riot Games offered several packages for “Elderwood Ornn”:
The pure champion Ornn costs 975 Riot Points (RP) – equivalent to buying 7.50 €)
The Elderwood Ornn was priced at 1350 RP (approximately 15 €)
6 different chromas for Elderwood Ornn were available for 330 RP each (2.50 €)
A frame set for him costs 2875 RP (around 20 €)
The chroma package with an exclusive “Ruby” chroma cost 4635 RP (approximately 40 €)
The “All-Star” package hit quite hard with 7885 RP (about 50 €)
The prices are not round: For the 7885 RP, one would need to purchase a 50€ package for “9500 RP”, but would still have around 1700 RP left as change.
The Karma skin previously held the charity record. The skin generated about 6 million $ in 2019.
Riot Games wants to improve the world sustainably
For which good cause is the money going? The money goes to the “Riot Games Social Impact Fund”. In the past, this fund has donated to more than 25 different charitable causes.
For example, scholarships are distributed in Los Angeles to provide students in impoverished neighborhoods with a good education
Riot Games is committed to preserving Korea’s cultural heritage
They support initiatives to raise awareness of how important mental health is for students and young adults aged 14 to 25. In this age group, suicide is the second leading cause of death
It’s nice to see such positive news as well. LoL is often known for some grim stories and a rough way of interacting:
Are there other ways? Besides the guaranteed legendary rewards you get during the story and other side missions, expeditions in the endgame remain the best source for legendary loot.
Have you already found Tanners Hat? What do you think of the legendary item? Are there any others you would recommend? Let us know in the comments.
In Outriders, there is a cool legendary hat that is particularly useful for melee fighters. MeinMMO shows you what it can do and where you can find it.
What kind of hat is it? The item is called “Tanners Hat” and should be familiar to anyone who has been paying attention to the story. It is the cowboy hat of your commander, who is killed in the prologue of the story. You can obtain this hat later in the game as a legendary item.
This is what the hat can do: The hat not only looks cool.
It also comes with a useful rank 3 mod, which should be particularly interesting for melee fighters.
It’s called “Stare into the barrel” and increases your weapon strength for each enemy within a radius of 5 meters.
This is why it is so strong: Especially in the endgame, you are always surrounded by numerous enemies. Melee combat is hard to avoid. Thus, you constantly have a strong damage buff active, which gets better the more enemies are around you. On higher expeditions, that can easily be 10 enemies at once.
This is what the hat looks like. (via gamerant.com)
Hunt quests are the most direct route
How can you get the hat? Unfortunately, there is no way to get the hat deliberately and guaranteed. Like all other legendary items, the hat is part of the random drops or rewards of the game.
At least there are a few ways through which you can guarantee getting legendaries and increase your chances of getting the hat. These include the hunt quests.
What are hunt quests? During the course of the story, you can take on 10 quests that send you hunting specific creatures. If you complete all 10, you receive a legendary armor piece.
This is why hunt quests are the most direct route: Although you cannot get all legendary items there, this is actually helpful in this case. This means that the hat is part of the narrowed loot pool, which in turn increases the chance of obtaining it. So, if you want the hat, you need to keep playing the 10 missions repeatedly.
While that does require time, at World Tier 15 and with appropriate equipment, a run should take about 45 minutes.
Are there other ways? Besides the guaranteed legendary rewards you get during the story and other side missions, expeditions in the endgame remain the best source for legendary loot.
At the same time, 2 classics from Destiny 1 also returned.
But they are not brand new, and I have already played countless rounds on them.
Where is the PvP love? With the last expansion, no new maps were added – on the contrary, there were even fewer, but more on that shortly. In terms of PvE content, Bungie currently has more to offer.
While the strike playlist is not overflowing with missions, there has been a threefold increase this season, and PvE content has been appearing quite frequently lately.
The two secret missions involving a ghost ship and the Fallen Moon are also part of the best story content in years. So it looks like we will be getting a big hit every season.
The new-old raid “Glass Chamber” is already on the horizon.
Don’t get me wrong: I wish everyone these contents and enjoy playing them myself. But from the perspective of a Guardian who plays both PvE and PvP, it’s truly sad.
“Fragment” came to Destiny 2 with Shadow Keep in 2019
Now, in Season 14, we have 20 maps available for PvP – doesn’t sound too bad at first, right? I want to explain why many of the maps are currently completely unsuitable and why the announced salvation of PvP won’t work without fresh maps.
This is how it got worse: The last major expansion Beyond Light didn’t bring any new Crucible maps. Beyond Light took away 11 already existing PvP maps from the Guardians. Not out of malice, but because 5 locations, along with the quests, NPCs, and PvP maps stationed there, have entered the so-called Destiny Content Vault.
This is a sort of vault where content is stored, can be revised later, and then return in a new form.
Because Destiny 2 has become too big and unwieldy. For Bungie, it became too complex to properly patch content, and Guardians complained about absurd loading times.
In theory, it’s a great idea. But it can take forever until such content is “rotated out” and comes back. Until today, more than six months after the introduction of the Content Vault, nothing that was included with Beyond Light has returned.
Additionally, the Crucible map Citadel has also disappeared into the vault, though its location is still live.
In May 2021, we will receive the Glass Chamber, the famous raid from Destiny 1 with the iconic weapons back. All thanks to the Content Vault. Destiny 2 will consist of the “highlights” from D1 and D2 – which are to alternate and always be polished.
Whose opinion are you reading here? Philipp Hansen has been playing Destiny since 2014. In both series installments, he has spent well over 3,000 hours. Since 2019, he has been intensively managing the franchise as a specialist author on MeinMMO. Even privately, he continues to collect exotics or test weapons in the Crucible.
Bring back the past
That would be obvious: Destiny 2 lacks PvP maps – then Bungie should quickly bring back maps from Destiny 1. That wouldn’t be anything new. Many of the currently available maps are already familiar to veterans from the original game.
I could imagine that with each Iron Banner, an old map could make its return. This would significantly enhance the stale event that takes place every month and hardly surprises anyone.
Each season a new-old map for Iron Banner would be nice – they must be somewhere at Bungie
Lore-wise, I have no concerns: The grave ship is not in Destiny 2, but as part of a Vex simulation, I can still blow the helmets off other Guardians on “Dust Cathedral” or “Dungeon”.
And it’s not that far-fetched, as the map “Radiant Cliffs” is also just a Vex simulation. The currently playable map is located on Mercury, but Mercury is in the Content Vault.
So Bungie could bring a lot of joy to PvP enthusiasts with relatively little effort (I say that as a non-developer). As we are moving into the Glass Chamber on Venus in Season 15 starting in May, maps like “Asylum”, “Floating Gardens”, and “Last Exit” could provide some variety.
So lore-wise, it fits. But to be honest, I wouldn’t be too happy about that.
Rehashing classics can’t be a permanent solution
The problem I see: Many of the maps from Destiny 1 do not fit the circumstances of Destiny 2.
The Guardians are currently moving too quickly.
Warlocks can pull off aerial maneuvers every few seconds, Hunters roll across the map.
Exotic boots that increase speed and jump distance are seen in every match.
Don’t get me wrong, the “go fast update” was great, but the maps haven’t changed, unlike the gameplay.
I often notice this with the maps that have been brought back. They are simply too narrow for my taste. Cover is always easy to reach. One reason why shotguns are so prominent and cursed by so many.
What worked in Destiny 1 doesn’t necessarily work in Destiny 2
This problem doesn’t just affect the PvP maps from Destiny 1. No, the maps from the early days of Destiny 2 also suffer from the stated problems. They were created at a time when abilities charged much slower, there were only 4 Guardians per team (instead of the current 6), and when shotguns, snipers, and fusion rifles were still considered power weapons.
So we need entirely new maps designed for the Crucible. If that’s not feasible, I’d gladly settle for the classics – better than nothing, right?
One could feel like a second-class Guardian. Every TWaB – Bungie’s weekly blog post – provides us with some information about PvE. Sure, I also love the PvE in Destiny 2 and look forward to new strikes, the cool story that is finally being conveyed, and new, challenging missions.
But for months, Bungie has said nothing, despite the lack of new maps, Stasis tearing apart the balance, and the meta being quite stagnant. At least until recently.
So Bungie finally speaks up: The new strongman of Destiny 2, Joe Blackburn, spoke extensively about the future of the MMO shooter in March 2021. And fortunately, PvP is part of that future. I truly had my doubts.
Even now, we can see that PvE and PvP are being considered separately – a long-standing wish.
The PvP event Iron Banner is finally receiving new loot.
In Trials, fresh weapons are temporarily setting records.
The big promises to ensure more fairness in PvP, to address Trials issues, and to frequently release patches for balance maintenance sound great. However, Bungie still has to deliver on many points. My condolences go out to all Gambit fans, of whom I’m sure there are some. You’ve really received even less love, and your future is also uncertain.
Yet, nothing has been heard about new maps for the Crucible so far. Let’s see what Season 15, starting in a few weeks, has to say about it. I still have hope for PvP in Destiny 2…
Did you realize that the last new map is really that old? Would you prefer old classics to return, or do we finally need fresh maps to revitalize the Crucible – or are other issues more important for now? Let us know in the comments.
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Fortnite has shown short snippets of the Neymar outfit today in a new teaser trailer, which has been speculated for Season 6 for some time. An announcement was also made.
What was shown in the teaser? The short clip is only 14 seconds long, but individual parts of the outfit were visible, hinting at how Neymar will appear in Fortnite.
A person can be seen vaguely wearing some kind of suit or armor.
At first glance, it looks like a kind of superhero outfit.
The claws on the hands resemble Black Panther from the Marvel universe, while the suit itself is more silver metallic with red elements.
In addition to the armor, a simple football player who bears a strong resemblance to Neymar can also be seen.
Will Neymar appear in Fortnite as a superhero with special powers? There may be two versions of the skin, one as the footballer and one as the superhero.
When will the skin be released? According to the Twitter post, the skin could be “unleashed” on April 27.
You can watch the teaser yourself here:
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It has been known for some time that Neymar will appear in some form in Fortnite during Season 6. In the game, you can already see an entry for the skin – but still without an associated image. Previously, there were numerous hints from the developers Epic Games, and Neymar himself participated in speculations on Twitter.
Who is Neymar? He is one of the best and simultaneously one of the most controversial footballers in the world. He is 29 years old, plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazilian national team. He is also one of the highest-earning professional athletes in the world.
He is revered for his undeniable skills with the ball, but at the same time criticized for his theatrical performances on the field. Neymar is also known as a gamer and regularly plays titles like FIFA or Fortnite.
Check out the full reveal of the Neymar skin in Fortnite here
When will the Neymar outfit be revealed? According to Epic Games, the revelation of the Neymar skin will take place today, April 25 at 6 PM.
You can watch it here on YouTube:
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Are you looking for absolute top players for your Ultimate Team in FIFA 21? If you have a lot of coins to spend, these players under 500,000 coins could be an option for you.
What kind of list is this? It’s quite easy to lose track of the transfer market in FIFA 21 – after all, there are hundreds of players you could theoretically put into your team.
In this list, we have compiled some cards that cost between 400,000 and 500,000 coins and are worth your money. Of course, that’s a very high budget that isn’t easy to achieve. These are no longer cards for a starter team. You’ll need to save up some Weekend League rewards or engage in smart trading to reach the required sum.
If you are looking for cheaper players, you can find them in these lists:
Keep in mind that the transfer market in FIFA 21 is dynamic and prices can fluctuate. Currently, the transfer market is on a steady decline – so it’s very possible that you will find some of the players for significantly fewer coins.
Here you will now find some top players between 400,000 and 500,000 coins in Ultimate Team.
Paul Pogba (Europa League RTTF)
Cost: approx. 400,000 coins
Based solely on the in-game stats (that is, the compiled values hidden behind the stats on the card), Pogba’s RTTF card reaches the highest value of all purchasable players in the range between 400,000 and 500,000 coins. The Frenchman can impress as a linchpin in the center with fantastic dribbling and 5-star skills. By the way, no further upgrade is possible since Manchester United has not yet been eliminated from the Europa League. The further the Red Devils go, the higher the values will rise.
Alphonso Davies (RTTF)
Cost: approx. 425,000 coins
Like many other top players, Davies’ RTTF card has significantly declined in transfer value and is now about 425,000 coins – compared to the original cost of over a million, that’s quite affordable. No further upgrades are possible since Bayern has been eliminated from the Champions League. Nevertheless, the card is still an incredibly good left-back – and no player in FIFA 21 is faster than Davies with his 99 pace.
Lionel Messi (TOTW)
Cost: 480,000 coins
Compared to his normal card, Messi’s Inform variant has a crucial advantage: In addition to improved values, the variant plays as a striker, not on the wing. In the center, Messi’s strengths in dribbling, finishing, and assisting can be utilized better than on the side, as he has lost a bit of pace. Overall, the attacker is an ideal conductor in the attacking center.
Marcus Rashford (TOTW)
Cost: 408,000 coins
Rashford has collected a lot of special cards in FIFA 21, all of which are considered strong in the meta. No wonder: The Englishman combines the lethal combination of pace, finishing, and dribbling with five-star skills and four stars on his weak foot. He just isn’t very good at defending – but you don’t put Rashford there anyway. If you’re looking for a player who scores goals, you’re in the right place.
Ousmane Dembélé (Freeze)
Cost: approx. 470,000 coins
Dembélé fills a very similar role to Rashford; however, the Freeze card is centered. He also has five stars on his weak foot. This makes Dembélé one of the most unpredictable players in FIFA 21. His card was once over a million coins, but now it has dropped below 500,000.
On the next page, you will find some strong icons, as well as more options for your Ultimate Team under 500,000 coins.
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In Pokémon GO you catch monsters in the real world using your smartphone. The Witcher: Monster Slayer follows a very similar approach. But as the name suggests, it’s more about hunting down the monsters here.
What kind of game is this? Anyone looking at first images from The Witcher: Monster Slayer will likely be reminded strongly of Pokémon GO. It is also an augmented reality game where you must wander through your neighborhood with your smartphone.
There you will be confronted with elements from the Witcher world, as your neighborhood suddenly becomes filled with nasty monsters. But these aren’t as cute as Pikachu or Eevee; they want to rip your damn head off with beaks, claws, and spikes. You can see how that looks in the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t82JBXf9MPw
Aspiring Witchers can register for early access
This is what you do as an AR Witcher: To prevent a quick death at the hands of monsters, you need to hit the creatures hard with your witcher sword. You also have to brew potions and craft items that should support you in battle. So you’re not trying to catch the monsters like Pokémon, but rather to eliminate them as efficiently as possible from the map.
However, a little collecting does happen. Because like the witcher Geralt of Rivia, you take trophies from the slain monsters – which primarily are the heads of the fiends. It looks a bit like a PokéDex but in a brutal way.
There are also story-driven quests that are likewise inspired by the Witcher world. Overall, this is a darker, brutal version of the Pokémon GO principle. If you want to try it out: Soon there will be a way to test.
This is how you can register for The Witcher: Monster Slayer: There is no fixed release date for the game yet, but the timeframe mentioned is “Summer 2021.” However, the first players can plunge into the AR Witcher world even before that.
On the official website (via thewitcher.com) Android users can already register for a soft-launch version of the game. Through the registration, you should have a chance for access to the early access. The draw will be at the end of April, so very soon.
When the test will exactly begin is still open at this point. If the summer release date is to be maintained, it shouldn’t take too long – especially since players in New Zealand have also already received a soft-launch phase.
Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa (27) is currently the most successful streamer on Twitch. She became popular mainly with the controversial “Hot Tub” streams: she sits in a bikini in a wading pool in her apartment. She explains why Twitch allows this trend, even though it is harming the platform’s advertising revenue in the long run.
Once in the tub, the streamer talks to the viewers. Actions often increase the temptation to donate money or subscribe to the channel. Amouranth likes to write the names of donors on her body or stays in the tub longer the more money comes in.
Others defend the trend: The streamers can do what they want with their bodies. If there are viewers for this trend and it doesn’t violate Twitch’s rules, we have to live with the “Hot Tub” streams. Those who don’t like it don’t have to watch.
The trend is likely to harm Twitch’s advertising revenue in the long run
How does the trend harm Twitch? A few days ago, Amouranth rode the inflatable banana in a stream and addressed the issues of the world. In her chat, the question arose whether the “Hot Tub” streams are harmful to Twitch.
Amouranth replied:
“Just because you don’t like them doesn’t mean Twitch doesn’t like them. Still: I agree that the “Hot Tub” streams are likely to harm Twitch’s advertising revenue in the long run.
But: If they allow it, then they allow it. That’s just the way it is.”
Amouranth
Amouranth admits that the frivolous nature of the streams could lead to potential advertisers turning away from Twitch and advertising on other platforms.
This would be bad for all streamers on Twitch, as potential revenues would decrease.
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Hot Tub Streams bring new regular viewers to Twitch
Why does Twitch allow it then? Amouranth also has a theory for that. Amouranth analyzes her data and looks into the viewership on Twitch. In a conversation with Kotaku, she says:
“The data suggests that viewers stay because of gaming and other activities: nowadays I can play games or just sit at my desk and talk to 10,000 simultaneous viewers.
I can imagine: Internally, Twitch sees a large influx of people coming from outside of Twitch who will likely become recurring viewers.”
Amouranth
According to Amouranth, the Hot Tub streams:
Do not take viewers away from other streamers on Twitch
But rather generate and win new viewers from outside: The Hot Tub streamers indeed do the important hard work of increasing the overall viewership on Twitch.
Amouranth’s channel has grown by 80% in simultaneous viewer numbers and by 230% in followers in the last 90 days.
However:
Twitch grew by almost 60% in viewer hours during the pandemic year 2020, and back then, there were no Hot Tub streams.
Just Chatting even grew by 160% in 2020 (all data via sullygnome).
What is clear: Twitch is growing, even though there is a lull in gaming. “Just Chatting” has now become the largest category. The numbers suggest that Twitch is growing and that “non-gaming” content is growing even faster than the gaming part of the platform.
Whether the “Hot Tub” streams are truly the driving force behind the growth cannot be clearly stated from the public data.
The streamer xoAeriel sees herself as a pioneer of the “Hot Tub” trend on Twitch, she was the first with an inflatable tub.
Pioneer of the streams says: “Hot Tub” trend is fading, too many girls are doing it
Will the trend continue? The US site Kotaku spoke with some female streamers who also run Hot Tub streams:
The general view seems to be: So many women are now offering Hot Tub streams that it’s hardly worth it for individual smaller streamers to get in the tub.
The streamer Firedancer says: “The Hot Tub streams are dying out, slowly but surely.” The numbers are not as high for smaller streamers like her as they once were. However, she still enjoys doing the “Hot Tub” streams.
The trend is already fading – “the gold rush is over,” explains XoAeriel. She sees herself as a pioneer of the trend, since she was the first with an inflatable tub. In her view, there are now “constantly so many girls in the hot tub.” This has made it less unique.
The topic of “frivolous streams” has been a concern for Twitch for some time. In 2020, the debate ignited over Alinity:
Graphics cards like the RTX 3000 are currently in high demand, yet people want to buy one for their PC for various reasons. MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann has bought an old graphics card instead of an RTX 3080. He explains why he did this and why it might also be worth it for you.
Why did I even buy a graphics card? Over the weekend, I usually visit my girlfriend. For everyday tasks, I set up a computer there to be able to complete important tasks and game a bit.
Since I upgraded my main computer with a Ryzen 5 2600 X, the old processor and motherboard ended up in this PC. Here, there is only a Ryzen 3 2200 G with an integrated graphics chip and no dedicated graphics card.
With this, I can complete my daily tasks in Genshin Impact with medium settings and play my event tasks in Overwatch at about 30 FPS. More than that is not possible.
Currently, however, I also have other titles that I play: In Apex Legends, the new Season 9 has started, and I enjoy playing several rounds in the evenings. However, the processor’s graphics unit is not sufficient for this without becoming a burden to my teammates due to missed shots.
These were my criteria:
Playing at Full HD is completely sufficient
More than 60 FPS doesn’t matter since the monitor can only handle a maximum of 60 Hz
I rarely play competitively/ranked on my PC, as I want to relax on weekends.
So I already had clear ideas about what I needed before the purchase to draw enough performance from my old box.
These difficulties arose during the graphics card purchase
This is what the current situation looks like: Currently, graphics card prices are really high and seem quite daunting. Especially the new graphics cards entice with very good efficiency and performance. The RTX 3080 was sold out immediately upon release. There were various reasons for this, such as availability and especially scalpers and bots.
Moreover, certain components for graphics cards and consoles are currently scarce, which likely won’t improve the availability. Even by mid-April, the graphics card market has not calmed down.
What alternatives are there? The alternative is to look for used graphics cards with enough performance that meet my needs. But even here, prices are noticeably rising. Because old graphics cards can currently be sold for good money, as we explain in detail in this article:
This is how I proceeded: I dedicated a weekend to comparing graphics cards, looking at their performance, and monitoring price trends.
Afterwards, I checked various platforms such as Amazon, eBay, but also classifieds offers and the ratings of the sellers and placed first offers on my watch list.
Finally, I made a purchase from a seller who seemed trustworthy to me and already had ratings from other buyers. The costs were around 100 euros plus a few euros for shipping.
Why I chose this graphics card
Which graphics card did I buy? I bought a Radeon R9 380. This is a mid-range graphics card that was released on June 18, 2015.
This is still officially supported by AMD, and there are also current drivers for the graphics card. The graphics interfaces DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL are easily supported.
Features like FreeSync are also included. My version of the Radeon R9 380 also offers 4 GB of video memory and can easily handle demanding titles.
Carefully packed, the graphics card arrived at my place.
What is the performance sufficient for? On paper, the R9 380 is about 30% faster than the RX 560 and is about 30 – 40% behind the RX 570 / RX 5500.
In practice, I can currently easily play modern titles on medium to high settings with the R9 380:
In Apex Legends, I usually have a consistent 60 FPS, on my 144 Hz monitor I can even achieve 15 to 20 FPS more.
Overwatch now also offers stable 60 FPS.
Civilization VI runs smoothly with high settings.
This is how I tested the graphics card to see if it runs properly.
These things helped me with the purchase
It has definitely been helpful that I have been assembling computer systems for several years. This allows me to compare prices with my order history. I already had a few used dealers on my list with whom I had good experiences.
This way, I could at least estimate how much money I had spent in the previous year and had a few suppliers I could check out.
These risks existed: Purchasing used goods naturally carries risks, which one should be aware of. You have to rely on the seller’s statements and be willing to pay money. However, you have no real guarantee that the purchased item actually works. Usually, there are no guarantees or warranties.
Buyer protection systems from eBay, PayPal, or Amazon offer protection for sellers and buyers, but conflict resolution may take weeks.
Most private sellers are usually just ordinary people with no evil intentions. It helps to discuss the sale or clarify details.
This is my conclusion: Anyone who wants to game in the current situation does not necessarily have to invest hundreds of euros and pay the exorbitant prices currently demanded. If you have patience and observe the market, you can find some good offers.
It also helps to be able to assess your own needs. Depending on what I mainly play currently or how often I play, it can certainly be important to opt for an older device instead of a new model.
Currently, you should not buy certain graphics cards anyway and should instead look at the used market:
As soon as the new map in CoD Warzone went live, there are already players who prefer to hide underneath it. From there, they take out unsuspecting opponents who have no idea where the fire is coming from.
The problem is: A glitch allows cheaters to move beneath the map Verdansk ’84 at different locations and take out their opponents.
For instance, videos are being shared from the airport and the stadium where players are suddenly shot through the ground. Or they somehow land in the otherwise inaccessible area.
This applies, for example, to a Reddit user who showed in a video what it looks like under the map. The player moves beneath the actual ground on textures that give them some freedom of movement beneath the airport.
Among other things, they shoot at walls and vehicles to show: From here, you can actually deal damage in the “normally accessible” area of the map.
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Cheaters lurk under the Warzone map for the first time
How dangerous this is for players: Since it is apparently possible to participate in battles from below the map, cheaters can cause quite a bit of trouble under the map.
This can be seen in videos of other users who are taken out by less peace-loving players from below the map. This happened, for example, to this Reddit user in the stadium, who was quite annoyed by the sudden attack:
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This is not the first time players have faced this problem in CoD Warzone. For instance, there were already glitches under the map in the old subway station where cheaters could wait for Easter egg hunters and complete the last step of a search.
Now, there is again a comparable problem on the new Verdansk-84 map. Currently, one should be especially careful at the airport and in the stadium and avoid the places if sudden attacks come out of nowhere.
In the week from April 19 to April 25, new beta launches and releases for MMORPGs were announced. We at MeinMMO summarize all the important news of the week for you.
The highlights of the week: This week there were 2 interesting news items regarding new MMORPGs:
The controversy of the week: Amazon has halted work on the Lord of the Rings MMO. There were reportedly contractual issues between Amazon and the Chinese giant Tencent. The article received over 72 comments from our readers.
In The Elder Scrolls Online, the expansion Blackwood has been released on the test server. However, players are not celebrating the general new content, but a small change to an NPC.
Guild Wars 2 is getting its final patch of the Icebrood Saga next week. You can find the trailer on YouTube. This concludes the current Living World and there will be a transition to the upcoming expansion “End of Dragons”. We will likely learn how exactly that will look next week.
FFXIV received the first part of patch 5.5 last week. This week, however, there were details about the upcoming Fan Festival. A preliminary schedule was released (via MMORPG.com).
RuneScape is finally coming to smartphones. This summer, the mobile version will be available to everyone after years of development (via MassivelyOP).
The new SWTOR patch 6.3 will be released on April 27 (via Twitter).
Wurm Online is an old MMORPG that has now introduced a new update. The introduction of some new animals, including donkeys as mounts, is planned (via MassivelyOP).
Aion has released patch 7.9. This brought a redesign of the legions, the return of Pangaea, and a new dungeon (via Aion).
These were the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments.
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Many MMORPG fans in Germany have developed a dislike for games from China and South Korea over the years, believes MeinMMO author Schuhmann. They will have to overcome this if they want to play a new MMORPG in the next few years. Because all the big new hopes in 2021 and 2022 will likely come from Asia.
Why do Asian games have a bad reputation? With MMORPGs from Asia, it’s a bit like pineapple on pizza:
For some, it’s a treat, it fits perfectly together and one can imagine nothing more delicious than a Hawaiian pizza
For others, it belongs straight in the trash
MMORPGs from Asia have not exactly been shining in Europe in recent years.
Particularly the South Korean MMORPG Bless broke a lot of porcelain. Bless came to Europe in 2018, having already failed and been shut down in its home country. However, the developers promised: Here in the West, everything would be new and different. Spoiler: It didn’t work.
Many wanted to love the South Korean MMORPG Bless in 2018, but it did not reciprocate.
Other MMORPGs like Kingdom under Fire 2 or Devilian only came to the West after they were already dead or nearly dead in their home countries. Content quickly dried up, and further development practically did not take place.
Those who invested time in the games upon release quickly found themselves disillusioned: Not much happened after the release.
And Bless was an MMORPG that still received a lot of attention. Many Asian MMORPGs that come otherwise remain almost completely under the radar in the West. The taste in Asia differs significantly from ours. Some MMORPGs that are big hits in South Korea and China are not even known to us in the West. When they do find the courage to make it to Europe, hardly anyone pays attention to them:
The 15-year successful Dungeon Fighter Online in China is wilting somewhere in the farthest corner of Steam.
Even the “WoW from Korea”, Lineage, plays no role for us.
When MMORPGs from Asia are successful, like ArcheAge in 2014, Western publishers still mess it up. Trion Worlds cranked the Pay2Win screw on ArcheAge, blamed the Korean partners, appeared completely overwhelmed by the huge player influx, made mistake after mistake, until ultimately the servers virtually collapsed at the push of a button and the hype around ArcheAge faded.
ArcheAge caused a boom for a few months in 2014 with a focus on building, PvP, and trading.
Even if there are major hope-bearers in South Korea that many are looking forward to here, the games seem to be cursed. While we were still battling the Lich King in WoW, news reached us of fantastic new games from the Far East: Blade & Soul looked like a game from a distant future upon release in 2012. By the time it actually came to Europe in 2016, the anticipation had long since faded.
Even the few successful MMORPGs from Asia that have managed to secure a long-term place in the top 5 have to contend with prejudices. The art style of Black Desert does not appeal to many: too much naked skin, too much oil on the character’s bodies and the constant danger that they might still go crazy and become Pay2Win.
Even the fan-favorite Final Fantasy XIV polarizes in Germany. Although the game has many fans here, it is significantly fewer than in the USA or Japan. When looking at Google’s numbers, Germans love the “classic fantasy MMORPGs” The Elder Scrolls Online and Guild Wars 2 – Final Fantasy XIV remains more in the niche.
MMORPGs from Asia are too foreign, too cash shop-heavy, and too grindy for many in Germany.
Worldwide, Final Fantasy XIV is clearly more interesting for Google users than ESO and Guild Wars 2.
For Germans, ESO is significantly more exciting than Final Fantasy XIV, which is at about the same level as Guild Wars 2.
No new MMORPGs have come to the West since 2014
That’s why MMORPG players still have to give Asian games a chance: They have no other choice.
The established Western gaming industry has not produced any new MMORPGs since 2014. The new online role-playing games that are still being developed here are indie MMORPGs by small teams that often rely on crowdfunding to bring their grand visions to life.
Often, small teams with little money work on gigantic projects, that promise a lot to fans to gain support and money. However, these promises often fall apart. Even though Ashes of Creation and Crowfall look good, they are currently beating each other to push back the start dates for alphabets, betas, and releases. And these are still the two most hopeful new MMORPGs – there are even bigger question marks over Camelot Unchained, Pantheon, or even Chronicles of Elyria.
No question, anyone who wants to play a new MMORPG on PC or consoles will have to look to Asia.
The beta for the new MMORPG Elyon starts here in May.
4 hopeful MMORPGs from Asia are waiting for us
That’s the good news: Until a few years ago, it still looked like the stream of MMORPGs from Asia would dry up. Because there were two trends there that we can hardly relate to in the West:
Furthermore, large MMORPGs from South Korea apparently were not intended for the West at all. The Koreans brought their players first to Japan, then China, and finally to numerous other countries of the world, even to Russia, before considering an English, “allegedly global” version.
Although it does not look like an MMORPG and rather resembles a Diablo with more classes. But Lost Ark is a celebrated and excellent action MMORPG that has made a mark in Korea and has been brilliantly developed further.
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The other big hope is Crimson Desert, from Asia’s “westernmost” studio, Pearl Abyss. They developed the most exciting MMORPG of the last 5 years with Black Desert and clearly orient themselves towards the West because they have realized here that they can earn money as long as their MMORPGs look fantastic, have a great combat system, and provide players with a good supply of content and a lot of grinding material.
Crimson Desert does not look typically “Asian”, but rather like a mix of “Game of Thrones” and Red Dead Redemption. The game is supposed to be not really an MMORPG but rather a single-player experience with a multiplayer component attached. This has presumably been recognized as the mix that fits our taste in the West best.
The main character from Crimson Desert looks like Jon Snow (Game of Thrones) – and that is certainly no coincidence.
The likelihood is high that either Crimson Desert or Lost Ark will replace one of the “5 big MMORPGs in the West” and will rise to the top league.
Anyone who looks forward to a new MMORPG in the next few years will have to come to terms with the fact that there might be a bit of pineapple on the pizza.
The battle royale game Naraka: Bladepoint is currently conducting its first beta test, with over 100,000 players participating. It stands out from the competition through parkour elements and Asian martial arts.
This is Naraka: Bladepoint: As is classic in battle royale games, you land in Naraka: Bladepoint on a mysterious island and must fight against other players to survive. However, Naraka does not focus on the shooter genre, but rather on melee combat and parkour elements.
You have complete freedom of movement:
Climb high towers, rocks, or trees
Use grappling hooks to swing quickly through the air
Climb loudly along thick chains or ropes
You can choose from 6 classes. While the combat styles of these classes are fixed, you can almost completely customize the appearance of your character. The major exception is the gender lock.
While you explore the island, you gather new equipment and items at every corner that will help you in your fight for survival. In addition to swords and ranged weapons like bows, you will also receive potions that heal you and provide various boosts.
The combat system itself is heavily action-packed. While you can use bows and rifles, the focus of Naraka: Bladepoint clearly lies on melee combat with swords, staves, or simply your fists. You can perform combos with your weapons and also utilize particularly strong abilities.
You can watch actual gameplay from a complete match fresh from the first beta here:
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Here’s how you can join: If you are interested in Naraka: Bladepoint and want to participate in the open beta, you just need to go to the Steam page of the game (via Steam).
There, a box will be displayed that informs you about participation. Press the green “Request Access” button and you’re in. But hurry, the first beta ends on April 27.
So far, over 110,000 players have participated in the beta and the number seems to be continuing to rise (via SteamCharts).
When will Naraka: Bladepoint be released? The developers have not yet provided a specific release date. However, you can expect that the global release is set to happen in summer 2021.
How do you like the gameplay from the beta? Will you give it a try? Are you generally interested in a melee battle royale, or is the genre completely uninteresting to you? Let us know in the comments.
The loot shooter Outriders receives another patch addressing a problem in the game. This time, it concerns the connection issues that have existed since the demo and annoy many players. Additionally, the update addresses a number of other bugs.
This is the problem: Currently, in Outriders, many players are plagued by connection issues that significantly diminish their enjoyment of the game. Reports on reddit and social media indicate that it often takes an eternity for them to log in.
Players report waiting times of over an hour, during which they are stuck on the login screen. Many of them give up and close Outriders.
The problem primarily affected players on PS4 and PS5, but some Xbox players have also reported issues. Now, 3.5 weeks after the game’s launch, there seems to be a breakthrough that should fix the connection problems.
What will be fixed: In a post on reddit, the Senior Community Manager of Square Enix announced that these connection issues will be addressed by the developers next (via reddit). The following will be fixed:
The problem where players get stuck in the login screen
A number of bugs and crashes that led to the game collapsing
A number of bugs and crashes occurring in Outriders multiplayer
What else will be addressed: In addition to the connection issues and crashes, the restoration of the items lost by players due to the loot bug will also be addressed. This bug caused players to find an entirely empty inventory and a naked character after logging in, which was extremely frustrating.
The testing of the restoration process will take place this weekend, and the developers plan to present a detailed schedule for it soon. The following issues will also be addressed:
The difficulty of sniper enemies
The strength of the knock-back effect in the Stargrave expedition
Many bugs related to the resolution of gear, mods, skills, lighting, and other aspects of the game.
The team has also heard the feedback from players regarding the balance in the game. Extensive discussions are taking place internally about this, but it is a complex issue that requires longer planning. The developers therefore plan to discuss it more in the future.
When is the patch coming? The developers have not yet provided an exact date for the fix. The reddit thread merely states that the patch “is coming soon” and is already being tested. Players can therefore expect it likely within the next few weeks.
Are you also affected by the connection problems? Share your experience with us in the comments.
Sony has announced a partnership with Firewalk Studios. The prominence from Destiny and the former head of Bungie are also involved.
It was announced: Sony has announced that they have a new ally on board: Firewalk Studios. They are working on an unannounced online multiplayer game for the PlayStation 5 – it is supposed to be a completely new IP.
Never heard of Firewalk Studios? Not a problem. But if we tell you that the former head of Bungie, a lot of Destiny developers, and other shooter elites want to save AAA gaming, you should pay attention.
The new multiplayer IP is being led by:
Tony Hsu is the head of Firewalk Studios and also the former General Manager and Senior Vice President of Destiny
Ryan Ellis is the Game Director and was Creative Director at Destiny
Elena Siegman is the Executive Producer and was a producer at Bioshock Infinite, the Destiny titles, and Guitar Hero II
Firewalk Studios is also part of ProbablyMONSTERS, a company that refers to itself as “A Family of Gaming Studios”. Here, developers from Apex, Halo, God of War, F.E.A.R., and the former head of Bungie also reside.
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Nothing is actually known about the announced AAA game. The multiplayer title with a big budget, because that’s what AAA stands for, will even be the studio’s debut work, which was founded only in 2018. We know neither the name of the project nor the setting. A screenshot or a targeted release are also unknown variables.
What does IP mean? When talking about a new IP, in the context of games, “Intellectual Property” is meant. Translated, this means “intellectual property”. It refers to a fresh brand or franchise that has nothing to do with previously known games.
No one has managed to shoot together as well as Destiny.
Will the PlayStation 5 finally get strong exclusives for multiplayer?
What is Sony planning? With Sony, Firewalk Studios has chosen a strong partner with deep pockets, who is making waves with its exclusive titles. God of War, The Last of Us, the Uncharted series, Spider-Man, and Ghost of Tsushima are the most well-known among them.
However, what Sony lacks are prestigious multiplayer titles in its exclusive portfolio. With Godfall, they had an interesting candidate in the running, but it quickly ran out of steam. It seems that this gap is now to be closed by Firewalk Studios in the future.
Sony and Firewalk Studios have been in contact since 2018 and entered into a partnership early after the studio was founded. As indicated in an interview with IGN (via IGN.com), it is mentioned that the new IP will also have a strong focus on story.
This is what the studio head has to say about it:
Today, we are excited to announce a partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment for our new multiplayer game. For our team, the opportunity to create new worlds and enable even more fantastic moments for players around the globe is the fire and motivation that drives us.
Firewalk Studios is part of the “family” of ProbablyMONSTERS. This is the company of Harold Ryan. Ryan was the head at Bungie until 2016. Why he left Bungie and started over is not entirely clear. However, it is rumored to be due to too much influence from Activision-Blizzard.
This is the new concept: ProbablyMONSTERS is not a traditional game developer but more of a kind of umbrella for AAA indie games. Ryan has continuously expanded his roster with experienced developers. Many former and well-known Bungie collaborators have now found a new home at ProbablyMONSTERS.
In April 2020, ProbablyMONSTERS reached 100 employees.
Here, different smaller studios work on individual projects. They have a lot of freedom but still have as much money as only the biggest players. The focus is on artistic aspects, realizing visions, and a collegial atmosphere with a “people come first” philosophy.
Destiny 2 is currently struggling with PvP and is receiving criticism for the new transmog feature. However, the feeling of gunplay, the mix of individual weapons, recoil, the flow of combat, and abilities make Destiny 2 nearly unique for years, which is why the game continues to have many fans.
When there are news about the AAA game from Firewalk Studios, you will of course find them on MeinMMO. Are you excited about the new IP being developed in collaboration with Sony? Or do the big names and talented developers leave you indifferent because it is too early for a judgment?
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The former streamer James “PhantomL0rd” Varga (League of Legends) has sued Twitch after the streaming platform banned him. He recently stated on Twitter that he has won the lawsuit on all counts. Instead of the $35 million in damages he demanded, he was awarded just over $20,000.
This was the initial situation: James “PhantomL0rd” Varga was one of the first Twitch stars, with thousands of viewers on his channel. He played League of Legends professionally starting in 2011 but had previously made a name for himself in competitive games like Quake 3 Arena or Counter Strike.
Varga’s career on Twitch ended in 2016 when he was permanently banned. Here is a summary of the events:
The streamer was involved in a scandal regarding gambling with weapon skins in CS:GO on a website. The accusation was that he had used and promoted this site in his Twitch streams without disclosing his connections to it.
Twitch permanently banned Varga for this, even though, in his view, they could not present any evidence of his involvement. He filed a lawsuit in February 2018 in San Francisco.
This is how the court trial ended: The streamer announced a breakthrough on his Twitter channel. He claims to have “won on all counts” in the case against Twitch.
Phantoml0rd wins, but only receives $20,000, not $35 million
The charges against Varga accused Twitch of breach of contract, as he was not given 30 days to correct his behavior. The accusations also pointed out that Twitch never communicated a specific reason for his ban, making vague allegations that Varga had violated Twitch’s rules without providing concrete evidence.
The jury ruled in favor of the streamer.
For the lawsuit, Varga received compensation from Twitch amounting to $20,702.34. However, this sum is far from the $35 million the streamer initially wanted.
His ban will likely remain in place, and he will not be able to continue streaming on Twitch.
“Twitch can no longer bully, lie, and treat streamers unfairly”
This is behind it: Varga’s lawsuit is a precedent case. Observers of the trial have mixed opinions regarding the outcome of the case; although Vargas won, the low amount of the damages awarded was still a partial victory for Twitch.
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The policy regarding bans and suspensions from Twitch has been criticized for a long time. The streaming platform does not communicate the exact reasons for the bans to the streamers, and many of them often do not know why they received a penalty like streamer GeorgeNotFound.
Streamers could file an appeal, but the chances of success seem to depend on how big the streamer is and how vocally their community protests. Twitch has often been criticized in the past for this lack of transparency and apparent arbitrariness regarding its banning policy.
With Varga’s success in court, other streamers and viewers hope that changes will follow. Either Twitch will become more transparent and communicate the specific reasons for the ban, or more streamers will dare to take legal action against their bans.
If this [the court ruling] has any consequences, I hope it will lead to greater clarity around Twitch bans in the future when they decide to ban streamers.
reddit user DingleberryBeard (2,703 Upvotes)
This led to numerous comments in the subreddit r/LifestreamFail (via reddit) about the possibility that Dr. Disrespect’s ban could also go to court. The popular streamer lost his contract with Twitch in 2020 very suddenly and without public explanation and was permanently banned.
In World of Warcraft, there are many tens of thousands of items. Some are nice, others are cute, and some are just particularly nasty and mean. Today, it’s about such a nasty item. Because you can rip the souls from your fellow players and desecrate their bodies. At least a little. Time for the Item Spotlight: Soul Inhaler.
What is the Item Spotlight? The Item Spotlight is a new, regularly recurring format on MeinMMO. Every few weeks we want to highlight a special item from one of our managed games and clarify the most important questions. Where does the item come from? What is its use? What is its story? We hope to point out a few cool items you may have overlooked.
What is the “Soul Inhaler”? The Soul Inhaler is a toy with a 5-minute cooldown. You can select the corpses of almost all creatures in the game – including players – and then use the Soul Inhaler.
Black wings sprout from your character’s back as they begin to channel a spell. The soul of the dead victim is torn from the body and slowly flies toward your character, who consumes it. Meanwhile, the corpse shrinks further and further as it simultaneously loses its color. In the end, your character screams in exhilaration, while the corpse is just a tiny pile of misery.
What does the Soul Inhaler do? Basically, the Soul Inhaler does not provide any gameplay advantage. However, it is perfect for showing a pesky boss just how annoying they really are after defeating them. There’s little more satisfying than consuming the soul of a boss you’ve died to many times.
However, you can also use the Soul Inhaler on friends, acquaintances, and enemies. The mage in the dungeon is stuck in the void zone again? Steal their soul to humiliate them a bit more.
That one warrior in PvP keeps trying to gank you and fails? Steal their soul to clearly show who’s really in charge here.
The Soul Inhaler is simply a small but visually cool gadget. Especially since many players dislike changes to their character being made against their will – but you already know that from the Reflective Prism.
This is how dark your character gets when you rip someone’s soul out.
Are there any restrictions? Yes. The Soul Inhaler cannot be used on players who have already released their spirit, as there is no valid target then.
Additionally, the Soul Inhaler has been banned in raids for several years. This is because some bosses become part of the environment after their death and pave the way for the players – like Tortos. If you shrink Tortos’ corpse, the displayed path no longer matches the boss’s model, causing players to run into invisible walls, making progress harder.
How do you get the Soul Inhaler? You can obtain the Soul Inhaler in Frostfire Ridge on Draenor. It drops from the rare enemy “Tor’goroth”. He is located at coordinates 44 / 9 – so far north on a small island. Note that Tor’goroth has a fluctuating spawn timer of about an hour and may therefore not always be present. Also, it is not guaranteed that he will drop the toy the first time. The drop chance is only about 14%.
As with all Draenor rares, you can only loot the rare enemies once per day. If you have multiple characters, you can try again.
Furthermore, keep in mind that there are two phases for each area – once in War Mode and once without. Tor’goroth can spawn in both, which can drastically reduce the waiting time.
Do you use such toys frequently? Or do you think it’s too cruel to tease or humiliate your fellow players with them?
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On today’s Friendship Day in Pokémon GO, you can earn more than 350,000 experience points. Niantic fixed a bug related to Lucky Eggs.
What was the bug? In Pokémon GO, the Lucky Eggs were recently broken. They only inconsistently doubled the gained experience points, causing a lot of frustration among trainers. The developers even warned against using Lucky Eggs – especially in relation to friendship level-ups.
Now the developers have given the all-clear and confirmed that the eggs are functioning as intended again (via Twitter.com). For today’s Friendship Day, that means you can earn more than 350,000 XP and still make use of many friendship level-ups.
What known issues are there? Developer Niantic writes to trainers that there is still a visual bug with the experience points. In the trainer’s journal, the total amount of experience points is not displayed correctly when experience points have been doubled using Lucky Eggs. However, this is only a display error. The double XP is still credited, the developers assure (via Twitter.com).
Earn 350,000 XP through Collector’s Task
How do you do this? Part of Friendship Day in Pokémon GO is the collector’s task. For this, you need to catch various Grass-type Pokémon that spawn in the wild. These are:
Bulbasaur,
Tangela,
Chikorita,
Sunkern,
Treecko,
Tropius,
Turtwig,
Snivy,
Whimsicott,
Foongus,
Chespin
If you catch these Pokémon during the time period shown by the task, the collector challenge is considered completed. Normally, the task would reward you with 175,000 XP. But if you activate a Lucky Egg before collecting the experience points, you will receive 350,000 experience points all at once.
On reddit, trainer Kiwi1234567 shows that this combination works (via reddit). Before submitting the task, the account had 6,160,928 XP. After submitting the task, it had 6,510,928 XP. Due to the time difference, trainers like Kiwi1234567 could already participate in the Friendship Day event.
Here’s how to get even more XP: Keep in mind that a Lucky Egg doubles all your earned experience points. Since you already receive triple experience points for catching Pokémon during the event, with a Lucky Egg you will get six times the amount.
If you then coordinate with your friends to receive the friendship level-up at a specific time, you will also get double experience points for that with the Lucky Egg. For Ultra Friends, that’s 100,000 XP with the Egg. For Best Friends, it’s even 200,000 XP.
Boss battles against the Primals are one of the central gameplay aspects of Final Fantasy XIV and are popular among players. But which of the Primals are your favorites? Let’s rank them together.
Here’s the point: The Primals, also known as Eikons, have been at the center of the story and gameplay of FFXIV since the beginning. We encounter them not only during our journey through the storyline of the MMORPG but also in numerous exciting and fantastically staged boss battles.
They are powerful beings made of concentrated aether and manifest through the will of their summoners. Accordingly, they can take on many different forms: from legendary god-like creatures to weapons that possess their own will.
And of course, these Primals resonate differently with everyone. Each of you will have your own favorite battles that you like to revisit and also those that you absolutely cannot stand. Therefore, we want to know from you which Primals from FFXIV you favor. Let’s create a popularity ranking together!
Attention: Possible spoilers for the story of FFXIV follow.
The criteria by which you decide which Primal you like the most are up to you:
It could be the appearance of the Primal that is decisive
The mechanics in battle and how much fun you had while playing
The backstory of the Primal appealed to you
Perhaps you particularly enjoy the music that plays during the battle
You associate special memories with the battle because you did it with your friends
However, it could also be a combination of several of the aforementioned reasons. After all, the Primal battles are often a highlight among the content of the new patches.
However, this survey does not include absolutely all Primals from FFXIV, but most of them. Excluded are:
Primals from the Eden raid (due to duplicates)
Primals that we have not yet fought in the game (for example, Valefor)
Primals about which there is little information (for example, Ostralltach and Moralltach)
The composer Masayoshi Soken and his band (they are simply too OP)
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How can I vote? You can cast your vote in the survey tool. Since there are now many Primals in FFXIV, you can choose three favorites from the list below and vote for them.
Update: The voting has ended.
So tell us: which Primal do you like the most and why? Have your favorites changed over time or have they remained the same?
Write it to us in the comments and have fun voting!
In FIFA 21 the Team of the Season has arrived. The Community TOTS and the EFL TOTS mark the start of the event and bring some seriously powerful and strong cards.
This is the TOTS: The TOTS event began at 7:00 PM on April 23, 2021. This is one of the most important events in FIFA 21: The best players of the season are now rewarded with extremely strong cards.
The event will now continue over the coming weeks and regularly introduce new special cards into the game. Each week, we can expect the “Teams of the Season” from different leagues. Today, the first teams are the EFL, which is the second English league, and the Community TOTS. And even though these are not one of the “big” leagues, the cards have pretty brutal stats.
This is what Community TOTS and EFL TOTS look like
Both teams are extremely strong. The community selection includes a lot of standout cards. Among others, Bayern defender Alaba is represented with a 92-rated card. Leverkusen’s Bailey also received a 90 rating. He also fits perfectly with the Bundesliga representatives Nkunku (89) and Mukiele, who also received a 90 rating.
In addition, there are very strong cards from various leagues. Right-back Wan-Bissaka was already an extremely strong TOTS card last year, and the card for Valverde (92) looks absolutely brutal. Here you can see the complete team:
The Community Team was chosen by fans
In addition to the Community TOTS, the EFL also received an extremely good team. Here, especially the card for Buendia stands out (91), but Toney also looks incredibly strong (90). With Pukki, there’s also a familiar face from the Bundesliga (89). Here is the entire team:
This is the TOTS from the EFL
In addition to the event cards, new Weekly Objectives also start with the TOTS. There are also special Squad Building Challenges that you can now solve.
This is how you get the cards: The TOTS cards are included in packs as mentioned; however, the chance of pulling one of them is very low. You can also get them on the transfer market, but they will likely be very expensive at first.
The best way to get TOTS cards is currently actually the Weekend League. Because, unlike other promotions, the TOTS cards are directly included in the Player Picks, which you can earn with as many wins as possible. So the Weekend League is really worth it again!
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