You have only a few hours left to catch Shiny Colorful Eagle in Pokémon GO. After the event ends, there will be no more Shinys available for the time being.
What’s happening in Pokémon GO? For a few days now, there has been an event celebrating the release of Pokémon New Snap for trainers. During the event, you have the chance to catch Shiny Colorful Eagle. However, the event only lasts a few more hours, and after that, the chance to catch this shiny Pokémon will disappear indefinitely.
We’ll show you here what you need to know about the event and how things will continue in Pokémon GO.
How much longer to catch Shiny Colorful Eagle?
So little time left: The Snap event ends in Pokémon GO today, Sunday, May 2nd, at 8:00 PM local time (via Niantic). After 8:00 PM, you will have no chance to catch Shiny Colorful Eagle anymore. At some point in the future, there should be a possibility to encounter this special form of the Pokémon again. However, when that will be is unclear.
The developers write about the current event on their website:
With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a Shiny Colorful Eagle! However, please note that Colorful Eagle will only appear in snapshots a limited number of times, and Shiny Colorful Eagles will not appear after the event. However, you will have the chance to encounter one in future events.
This is how it works: To find Shiny Colorful Eagle, you need to be lucky. Additionally, you first need to trigger an encounter with the Pokémon.
Open your Pokémon collection
Select a Pokémon and then press the camera icon
Take a snapshot of the Pokémon
Colorful Eagle will “photobomb” the picture and sneak its head into the photo
Exit the photo mode and Colorful Eagle will appear next to you – hopefully even as Shiny
So now take your chances and try to catch this rare, shiny Pokémon.
What’s next in Pokémon GO?
What’s coming next: At the beginning of May, there will already be some new content in the game. In a few days, new monsters from Generation 6 will appear in the wild for you to catch, including some new legendary ones that might become important for the meta.
Which of the upcoming events are you particularly looking forward to? Is it the new Pokémon from Gen 6 that you absolutely want to catch and complete your PokéDex, or are you looking forward to new events that reward you with in-game bonuses like Stardust or XP? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange views with other trainers.
The new leaked screenshots suggest a setting for Battlefield 6 in a near future. This aligns with statements made by a recognized leaker on the subject.
What’s new? In connection to Battlefield 6, two screenshots have appeared that are supposedly the first leaks of the game (via PCGamer.com):
One image shows a rocket launch base
The other image shows an island with buildings and helicopters.
Keep in mind that these are supposed leaks about Battlefield 6. Consider the information with a certain degree of skepticism and do not take it as facts.
These are the leaked screenshots
What can be seen? The screenshots seem to be trailer grabs, meaning they were taken from an ongoing trailer. The resolution is quite low.
One image shows a launch station for a rocket. The photo was presumably taken from a helicopter. In the sky, dark clouds indicate a storm or bad weather.
The second image shows a view of an island. It is covered with plenty of grass, bushes, and trees. There are buildings, including a large skyscraper. In the back part of the elongated island, you can see rising smoke clouds, likely caused by a rocket launch. In the air, there are many other helicopters resembling the V-22 type.
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The images suggest that Battlefield 6 will take place in a modern future. This would also fit with rumors shared by recognized leaker Tom Henderson about Battlefield 6 (via getrevue.co). He states that the next Battlefield should take place about 10 years (measured from now) in the future. Weapons and vehicles currently used by the military are expected to be part of the shooter.
On Twitter, Henderson writes: “I won’t retweet or share it for obvious reasons… but yes, the two Battlefield images that leaked in the last hour are real.” (via Twitter.com).
He adds that the images were likely taken during a Zoom session, which would explain the low quality.
This is what EA says about the release: During an investor conference in November 2020, EA revealed some details about the new installment in the Battlefield series. They mentioned that the release is planned for Christmas 2021.
It should not be long before we can say goodbye to the leaks and finally receive a real presentation. Insiders claim: Battlefield 6 will be officially revealed soon. Even after the recent two leaks, Henderson writes on Twitter: “We are not far from it now”.
How would you feel if the setting of the shooter moves away from old wars and takes place in modern times? Let us know your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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The shooter Outriders received a new update on Friday. However, it brought some bugs and issues with damage scaling. On reddit and Steam, many users are now complaining about the patch. Some even say that Outriders was better at release than it is at the current time.
What are players criticizing now? Patch 1.07 introduced some new problems and bugs into the game. Particularly, the damage scaling is seen as problematic.
Some players are suddenly being killed in content by an attack they were previously able to handle with ease. They are currently even calling Outriders unplayable. Players are also upset because the update was released on a Friday, and it seems no fix will arrive until Monday.
Those who currently check the subreddit find dozens of threads on the front page complaining about the issues.
Problems with the mods, one-shots, and bugs
What is the biggest problem? The biggest criticism currently relates to the scaling of damage, especially the damage that players must endure. In a video, a tank with 24,000 health is killed in one hit by the Brood Mother:
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Players suspect a bug behind this, as not every player is eliminated immediately by an attack. Certain mods for damage reduction are reportedly not functioning correctly.
Another example of such one-shots is shown by the reddit user unseen_ogre, who is also killed in CT15 by a mob that just appeared with one hit:
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Under the reddit post, many players gather who have had similar experiences. They are particularly bothered by the lack of a way to escape these one-shots. They demand clear telegraphs or animations that they can specifically avoid. Situations like those in the two clips are simply frustrating.
What other problems are there? On reddit, numerous problems with the game have been listed, including:
Hitboxes – Sometimes opponents cannot be hit because dead enemies are in the way. On the other hand, enemies can shoot through living enemies (via reddit).
The range of some enemies is said to be much too large (via reddit).
Various mods, including not only damage reduction, are not functioning correctly (via reddit).
Some even found the demo better than the current game
What do players say about Outriders? Some of the players are currently harshly criticizing Outriders:
Ronin-76 writes: “I really liked this game, I love the gameplay, the campaign was incredible, but after this patch I think that’s it. This new patch made the game worse than ever (besides the inventory bug). This is not balancing. I see only nerfs, nothing is being buffed or improved. Nerfs and bugs, that’s all there is here” (via reddit).
Was it really better at release? At release, Outriders had massive problems with the server and stability. At least they have managed to get those under control in recent weeks. However, with the latest update, some severe bugs seem to have appeared in the game.
Depending on whether you are affected by these bugs, the impression may arise that Outriders was indeed better at release.
Do all players think so negatively? No, because there are also some users who are not affected by the inventory bug or the bugs related to the mods or who are not as upset about it. They see Outriders as a good co-op shooter and are having fun with the game.
However, these players are currently in the minority on reddit and in discussions on Steam.
What have your experiences with Outriders and especially the new patch been like? Are you also facing problems, or are you going through the game without major bugs?
In the week from April 26 to May 2, there were all sorts of insights into the future of western MMORPGs, as well as numerous beta key giveaways. We at MeinMMO summarize all the important news of the week for you.
The highlights of the week: The MMORPGs WoW and Guild Wars 2 talked about their future:
In Black Desert, there was a small update as every week. This time it brought new events and some bug fixes (via BDO). For consoles, there was also the Awakening version of the class Seer.
Bless Unleashed has released a new update for the upcoming beta. This included adjustments to dungeons, the UI, and quality of life in general (via Bless Unleashed).
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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In Destiny 2, the Stasis aspect “Shadebinder” has suddenly been disabled. MeinMMO reveals how the Stasis Warlock threatened the balance of the whole game and why Bungie took action.
Do you want to freeze some enemies with your Stasis Warlocks and wonder why not all abilities are available anymore? Bungie had to disable an aspect because it completely broke the game balance.
This ability is disabled: Shadebinders currently have to forgo the “Shadebinder” aspect. When you log in, the ability is grayed out, and you cannot equip or use it.
This is the newly added Stasis turret that just came in the current Season 13.
With it, Warlocks could turn their grenade into a turret that then automatically shot enemies with Stasis.
Most Warlocks frequently use the Stasis skill in PvE and many also in PvP. Enemies are distracted and completely frozen after a few seconds, which in combination with other abilities makes the Stasis Warlock truly powerful.
On MeinMMO, you quickly noticed that the popular skill is suddenly disabled without any prior notice.
One of our readers, MikeScader, wrote: “I just noticed that the Stasis turret from the Warlock is disabled. However, I hadn’t read anything about it being planned. Does anyone have more information on this?” (via MeinMMO). Later, MikeScader found Bungie’s response to that.
What does Bungie say about it? Through Bungie’s official Twitter account, Bungie Help, it was stated on the evening of May 1 that “Shadebinder” was disabled due to a bug.
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Infinite Stasis Super Destroys Balance of Destiny 2
Here’s what happened: On the morning of May 1, a new glitch made the rounds: through the Stasis turret, players could trick themselves into having an infinite long Stasis super. It was not even difficult and worked in every game mode.
A Shadebinder Warlock that can infinitely freeze everything on a large scale and make it explode is simply game-breaking. The spreaders of the glitch knew this and predicted that Bungie would have to cancel the Trials again (via YouTube).
Bungie, however, decided against canceling the PvP endgame for the third time in just one season. Instead, the Warlock skill necessary for the glitch was completely disabled.
Warlocks will have to do without the new Stasis turret for now
Currently, the competition Guardian Games 2021 is running, and one does not only gain a significant advantage in the Trials through infinitely long supers, so the decision to tackle the problem directly is probably logical. It is still annoying, and Warlocks have now lost a beloved and powerful tool that is no longer available to honest players.
How long will the fix take? When Bungie will re-enable the skill and fix the glitch is currently unknown. The last official message from Bungie coincided with the deactivation message (via Twitter). It only states “updates will be provided when they are available.”
Have you ever wondered why your Warlock can no longer unleash its full potential? Was it necessary for Bungie to disable the skill across the entire game, or would you have found another solution better? Let us know in the comments.
In May 2021, there are some changed Field Research tasks in Pokémon GO. We show you all of them at a glance and present the worthwhile ones.
What’s new? Regularly, with a new month, the Field Research tasks and rewards that trainers can receive in the game change. In May, there is a Galar form of Ponyta as a research breakthrough for you.
Check here on MeinMMO for the overview of all quests in May 2021. Where are the rewards worth it?
All Field Research tasks at a glance
We show you here the tasks and respective rewards (via reddit.com / Leekduck.com). If Pokémon are marked with a star among the rewards, then you can encounter them in their Shiny form.
Catching: For the catching tasks, the following tasks are available to you. There isn’t really a particularly worthwhile task here. If you are specifically looking for Shinys, you can check out the respective quests here. The task concerning Fairy type is exciting. Because according to Niantic’s support, the global challenge is already running, where trainers are supposed to catch as many Fairy Pokémon as possible (via Twitter.com)
Throwing: For these tasks, the goal is to make the best throws possible. Sometimes you even need to land these consecutively without having a misthrow in between.
Attractive is the quest that rewards you with Numel. Because its evolution, Salamence, is among the best Dragon attackers in Pokémon GO. You definitely want to have that in your collection. Also, there’s a chance to catch Pandir in its fourth form as Shiny. If you haven’t got that as a Shiny hunter yet, you should look for this quest. Coordinate with other trainers in your area and find out when and at which stop the quest will be given.
Land 5 good throws
Encounter with Voltorb*
Land 3 great throws
Encounter with Gastly*, Lileep* or Anorith*
Land 3 great throws in a row
Encounter with Onix*
Land 5 great curveball throws in a row
Encounter with Pandir* (Number 4)
Land 3 fabulous throws in a row
Encounter with Numel*
Use 10 berries while catching Pokémon
Encounter with Marill*
Do you still need a Metagross? Check the battle tasks
Fighting: In the battle tasks, you can prove yourself in fields such as PvP, raids, or against Team Rocket grunts. These quests are particularly interesting for Shiny collectors. Here there are still some Pokémon from Gen 1 with a chance of their shiny forms. You should grab the quest with Beldum. Its evolution, Metagross, is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Defeat 5 Team Rocket grunts
Encounter with Scyther*
Fight in the GO Battle League
Encounter with Rotomurf
Win a raid
Encounter with Beldum*
Win a raid of level 3 or higher
Encounter with Omanyte* or Kabuto*
Win 5 raids
Encounter with Aerodactyl*
Buddies / Friends: In these tasks, you again have the chance to catch Fairy Pokémon. Since these count for the global challenge, you should complete them to unlock more bonuses at the event with Xerneas.
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy
Encounter with Jigglypuff*
Send 3 gifts to friends
Encounter with Snubbull*
Trade a Pokémon
Encounter with Pidgeotto
Miscellaneous: Exciting about these tasks is probably the encounter with Eevee. If you don’t own many of them yet, this will give you another chance at a Shiny. This is interesting because Pokémon GO will unlock a new evolution for this species. Trainers have already discovered the name trick for Feelinara.
Evolve a Pokémon
Encounter with Eevee*
Use 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Bulbasaur*, Charmander* or Squirtle*
In the coming weeks, trainers have quite a bit planned. There will be events with new, legendary Pokémon from Generation 6. Also, raid hours and spotlight hours. We have prepared an overview of all events in May 2021 for Pokémon GO and which ones are worth it. Mark your important events in your calendar so you don’t miss them.
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On April 30, the developers of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation held a livestream. They showcased 3 massive raid bosses that are really well received by many players. Additionally, the return of Alpha 1 access was officially announced.
What are these bosses? Once a month, the developers of Ashes of Creation provide insight into the development of the MMORPG. In April, the focus was on 3 massive ancestor dragons that players can engage in raids.
Each of the bosses had a different, special property:
The poison dragon created many AoE fields that killed players and developers in droves
The fire dragon, on the other hand, inflicts a special debuff that can kill players outright if they are hit too often by abilities
The ice dragon regularly stuns players with its frost abilities
The battles with the dragons have now also been uploaded to YouTube, so you can quickly and easily watch them. Many comments below the video express how impressed they are by the bosses (the fight starts around minute 3:50):
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What was said about the Alpha? During the stream, it was revealed that access to Alpha 1 will be available for purchase again starting May 5 at 8:00 PM our time. Previously, one could purchase an account for Alpha 1 on August 15, 2018.
The access will cost $500 again this time. More about Alpha 1 can be found here:
Bosses offer special buffs that can influence PvP
What has been revealed about the raid bosses? Throughout the battle, information about the bosses was interspersed:
The battles are designed for around 40 to 60 players
Defeating the bosses grants the participants of the raid a buff that makes them stronger and can be used for fortress battles, for example
The bosses are partially located near fortresses, which is precisely as intended
Some content already included in the Battle Royale Apocalypse was utilized for the fire dragon and its surroundings
The difficulty of the bosses is hard to assess because the group members were wearing dev gear. Without this equipment, Game Director Steven Sharif died multiple times live
What do players think of the bosses? In the livestream and also under the video, a variety of positive reactions to the bosses are accumulating. Many particularly praise the visuals:
Aymen Benameur is especially impressed by the dragons: “They look like real dragons. This is such an improvement over the first dragons we saw that could be ridden.”
User Derek agrees: “They look absolutely amazing. It would be a nice bonus if the dead body of the raid boss would lie on the ground for a certain period and then turn to ash before disappearing.”
Jason emphasizes once again that this is an Alpha: “The fact that this is just the Alpha! It will look fantastic when it’s released.”
For user Ty Andy, the fight is a bit of a rollercoaster: “At first, I thought: Impress me. In the end, I think: It looks fantastic, but the boss is too easy.”
Overall, the video has gained over 20,000 views, 463 comments, 1,690 thumbs up to just 37 thumbs down (as of May 1 at 4:00 PM).
A current screenshot from the game during the livestream. It shows the developers on mounts and the ability bar in the game.
Ashes of Creation is not the only MMORPG currently being developed. There are several games in development that might even release in 2021. You can find out which ones here: The 8 most promising new MMOs and MMORPGs for 2021.
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Season 3 has changed the weapon preferences of players from Call of Duty: Warzone – major hits from last month have disappeared from the scene and new stars are among the favorites. MeinMMO shows you the weapon charts at the beginning of May 2021 with the appropriate setups.
Call of Duty: Warzone regularly changes weapons in the game to weaken overly strong alternatives or give unpopular weapons a chance. Season 3 brought many changes to the weapon meta and to give you an idea of which firearms many players are currently reaching for, you will find here the currently most popular weapons.
Where do the data come from? The ranking listed here comes from the data tool “WZ Ranked”. On this page, you will find detailed datasets of your matches, as well as large rankings of the most popular weapons and their setups. The 10 weapons listed here were used in the week from April 24 to May 01.
However, there are limitations. The CoD developers closed a data interface (API) some time ago and players now have to manually open this on “CallOfDuty.com” to become part of the datasets. Previously, this interface was open by default. “WZ Ranked” states that they can currently analyze between 2 – 6% of the worldwide loadout datasets and thereby provide a good cross-section of the weapons used.
The 10 most popular weapons in Warzone – May 2021
Kar 98k – Sniper from CoD MW
CR-56 AMAX – Assault rifle from CoD MW
FFAR 1 – Assault rifle from Cold War
FARA 83 – Assault rifle from Cold War
Krig 6 – Assault rifle from Cold War
MAC-10 – Submachine gun from Cold War
Kilo 141 – Assault rifle from CoD MW
Grau 5.56 – Assault rifle from CoD MW
LC10 – Submachine gun from Cold War
M4A1 – Assault rifle from CoD MW
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Until the start of Season 3, there were no significant changes between March and April. In comparison to our last weapon charts in March, the list looks quite different. Because with the new season, the weapon meta has changed. Many more weapons are now considered strong and no weapon is perceived as overly “overpowered”. For 3 weapons, further nerfs have still been announced.
The strong tactical rifles from Season 2 have completely disappeared from the top 10, just like the long-time favorites MP5 and M13 from CoD MW. Instead, three newcomers from Cold War, namely Krig 6, FARA 83, and LC10, are part of the mix. In the top 10, there are thus five weapons from CoD MW and five from Cold War.
You can find the MeinMMO list of the best weapons and setup suggestions here:
Since September 2016, the speedrunner and Twitch streamer Alex “MrLlamaSc” Sementelli has been on a mission: He plays Diablo 2 to find every one of the 386 unique items. He had been searching for the last item, a particularly rare staff, for two years. He shared his adventures on YouTube and Twitch. Now the search for the Holy Grail comes to an end.
What is the Holy Grail in Diablo 2? The “Holy Grail” refers to the quest to find every single unique item in the base game Diablo 2 and the expansion “Lord of Destruction.”
Diablo 2 has 386 unique items. All are recorded in an Excel sheet (via. docs.google)
The rarest items have a probability of about 0.0033 % – so 1 in 30348, even with high Magic Find and drops from Baal in Hell, as a Diablo scholar explains on reddit (via reddit). The hardest item to find is the armor Tyrael’s Might with a chance of 1 in 148,919.
The 5 rarest items in Diablo 2 are:
Darfkforce Spawn
Wang Song’s Lesson
Astreon’s Iron Ward
Death’s Webb
Tyrael’s Might
For 2 years, Twitch streamer searched for only one item
This is what the player did: The streamer and Diablo 2 speedrunner “MrLLamaSC” set out in September 2016 to find all 386 unique items in Diablo 2.
It was going quite well, but: For 2 years, he was missing only “Wang Song’s Lesson,” an elite unique staff with item level 86, making it one of the rarest items in the game.
The staff grants +5 to all skills, mana regeneration, and some bonus stats. But that was not so important: The main thing was that MrLlamaSC finally finds the item.
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This was the big moment: He has now actually found the last item. You can see the moment here when he receives the item and practically falls into ecstasy, stands up, screams, knocks over the chair, and tears his T-shirt off while grinning in delight.
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How was his journey up to that point? The streamer uploaded several hours of videos on YouTube in a series called “Holy Grail Sorc”. In the end, he reached video 71. He also streamed his adventures in Diablo 2 on Twitch. In the last year, he spent over 1,400 hours on Twitch with Diablo 2 and Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction (almost 4 hours per day).
He specifically created a Sorceress for the task and went all in on “Magic Find,” but even with this build, it took an eternity to actually work through the list and find the Holy Grail.
The item system in Diablo 2, which had occupied MrLlama so much, was invented about 25 years ago:
Firstly, you need adventure level 35, which many of you will have reached by now
Secondly, you must have completed the Archon quest of chapter 1 act 3. It is called “Rising Star”
If you have met these two requirements, you need to complete the quest “At Home in the Pot I”. You can get it in the harbor city of Liyue from Madame Ping. She is located at the Yujing Terraces. Once you have completed this quest, you will gain access to housing in Genshin Impact.
Complete “At Home in the Pot”
What needs to be done for the quest? Together with the new character Yanfei, you are searching for missing materials for your gift, the pot that grants you access to housing. For this, you need to visit various NPCs first.
During this, you need to find hairpins made of jade that were lent by Krosl. After a series of tasks, you return to Krosl, accuse him of lying, and receive the sought-after emerald jade. With this, you complete the quest “At Home in the Pot I” at Madame Ping.
The second quest: Following the first quest, you will receive the task “At Home in the Pot II”, which is significantly shorter. You only need to select the pot in your inventory, and this will lead you into the pot realm where housing takes place.
By the way, if you want to leave your new home, you can click on the pot again.
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This is what housing in Genshin Impact looks like (excerpt from the official Chinese livestream).
Placing decorations and earning trust
How does housing work? In Genshin Impact’s housing, there are 3 new currencies needed for various things:
The adeptus power depends on how much content you place in housing. The more decorations are set up, the higher the value. The maximum adeptus power increases with a rising trust level.
The trust level is associated with the NPC “Tuber”, who assists you with housing. Whenever you craft a new recipe, you gain trust with Tuber. This increases the amount of maximum decorations you can place, unlocks new recipes, and expands your housing area.
The third currency, the Pot Tokens, you receive for new trust levels with Tuber. You need them to buy new blueprints or specific decorations directly.
How do you craft decorations? You can craft decorations in the interface with Tuber. For this, you mainly need many materials, including wood, fabrics, and colors. So you need to farm hard to design your house according to your wishes.
Can I take friends into housing? Yes, friends can join the housing. Moreover, they will be able to help with building in the future. This feature is expected to come in the future, likely with patch 1.6.
What do you think about the new housing feature? And have you tried it out yet?
Genshin Impact has undergone some changes since its release in summer 2020. This article provides a good overview of the development:
The new multiplayer shooter Scavengers (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) has entered an early access stage on Steam, but the rush for the keys has been too high: The team ran out of access codes for Steam on the first day. They sent people to the Epic Game Store. Therefore, starting the evening of May 1st, everyone can join.
What’s going on with Scavengers? Scavengers initially wanted to restrict access to early access on Steam. You need a key to get in:
However, the Twitch method was exhausted on the first day of early access. As the team explained on Steam, some Twitch viewers did not receive keys for Steam anymore, only for the Epic Games version.
Because Scavengers simply ran out of Steam keys.
If you want to know more about Scavengers, we recommend our detailed preview report or the interview with the CEO:
This is what Scavengers is doing now: Yesterday, the team said: They did not want to simply open access because they were worried about the servers.
But today they are doing just that:
Starting at 6:00 PM today on May 1st, Scavengers will be freely accessible to everyone, even without a key. You can download and play Scavengers on Steam or the Epic Games Store.
How many players do they have? According to Steam charts, they had a peak of 12,263 players online at the same time. For a game that actually has such limited access, that’s quite a lot.
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Is Scavengers also coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X? At the moment, Scavengers is only available for PC. However, the game is set to be released for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One.
Scavengers is a field trial for the MMO wonder technology SpatialOS
What makes Scavengers so special? Since 2017, the server technology “SpatialOS” from the company Improbable has been regarded as “the possible new innovation” for MMOs and MMORPGs. An overlapping server technology should enable games to represent and simulate vast worlds – even without being a massive AAA project.
This technology has only been used by a few indie games so far, none of which have managed to establish themselves. MMORPGs like Worlds Adrift or Chronicles of Elyria are already dead. The other games with SpatialOS either have not released yet or are totally niche.
The indie studio Midwinter, which was working on the shooter Scavengers, was ultimately bought by Improbable, so they could finally get a game that made their technology accessible to a wide audience.
With the new server technology, Scavengers is now able to simulate enormous worlds with up to 9,000 simultaneous participants. This apparently interests some players. And from now on, anyone who wants to check out Scavengers can do so:
In Destiny 2, Season 14 is on the horizon. Bungie is finally revealing which buffs are coming your way. Here you will find the 5 winners of the changes that you should get right now.
What’s coming in Destiny 2: On May 11, Bungie will launch the MMO shooter into the yet unnamed Season 14. A few weeks ago, severe nerfs were announced that will weaken almost all Guardians’ favorite weapons. This time we have good news, as we now also know the buffs that will make your arsenal even deadlier and stronger in the new season.
The preview of the changes presented by Bungie is quite extensive, but in many cases, the buffs are at best mediocre. Therefore, in this article, we will focus only on the most important adjustments that you can feel or that have a significant impact on your playstyle.
Afterward, we will introduce you to 5 weapons with their locations that we already consider to be the winners in Season 14.
Here are the most important buffs:
Linear Fusion Rifles: All representatives of this category receive +15% more damage on precision hits and +20% more reserve ammunition – including Exotics, as confirmed by Bungie’s Community Manager (via Twitter).
Hip-Fire Grip: The rather ridiculed perk receives +20% to the distance at which the “stickiness” of the reticle applies. Additionally, the angle at which you can hit the enemy accurately increases.
Iron Banner Perks: The properties on Iron Banner weapons offer strong bonuses but come with high negative modifiers to balance them out. These negative effects are reduced from -40 to only -30. (applies to “Iron Grip”, “Iron Gaze”, and “Iron Tendancy”)
Elemental Capacitor: The perk now also receives bonuses when you use a Stasis class: improves recoil direction of the weapon and provides a movement boost when aiming down sights – previously, the perk offered nothing with Stasis. The Osmosis perk also works with Stasis.
Subsistence: This perk has always been strong since it automatically reloads your weapon on kills. Your reserve ammo will not be reduced starting from Season 14, and SMGs will now receive significantly more ammo per kill.
For example, there are numerous perk changes and a small buff for 450 RPM auto rifles – having farmed a good roll of Shadow Price may finally pay off. You can find the complete list of all announced changes for weapons and perks of Season 14 at Bungie (via Bungie.net).
The 5 Major Winners of Season 14 in Destiny 2
The buffs above don’t sound so dramatic at first, but they catapult some weapons into the top tier. Here we list 5 exotic and legendary guns that you should have in Season 14.
Sleeper Simulant: The exotic linear fusion rifle Sleeper Simulant has been sitting on the bench for a long time. In Season 14, that will definitely change – the Exotic for the power slot will make a significant impact in PvE.
You can get the weapon at the Exo kiosk in the Tower (Memorial of Lost Lights). The catalyst, which additionally increases reserves, drops randomly after completing Nightfalls.
Rasputin’s pride: Sleeper Simulant
The Last Word: The revolver The Last Word probably benefits the most from the buff for “Hip-Fire Grip”. Everything about this exotic is designed for shooting without aiming down sights. In PvP, you will surely encounter this stylish western gun. Guardians using a controller should not hesitate and get ready.
If you haven’t added this classic to your collection, you can find The Last Word in the Exo kiosk. Unfortunately, there isn’t a catalyst yet – Bungie, when will it finally be available?
The Last Word is a heavy revolver for space cowboys
Needle’s Eye: The legendary linear fusion rifle Needle’s Eye is likely the best representative of its type that doesn’t require an Exotic slot. With perks like Vorpal Weapon and Auto-Loading Holder or Quickdraw, you have a real boss killer at hand that benefits greatly from the buffs.
You can farm Needle’s Eye quite easily in Season 13. Through the Umbral Engrams you will reliably acquire the linear fusion rifle. However, you can also find specimens as rewards after Battlegrounds and in the Season Pass.
Needle’s Eye belongs to the Cabal weapons
Exceptional Performance: The new submachine gun from Season 13 has already become the star among primary weapons for PvE. The buff for Subsistence suits this weapon very well, allowing you to almost transform the legendary weapon into the exotic Huckleberry and mow down adds endlessly.
You can also farm Exceptional Performance quickly and purposefully through the Umbral Engrams. You also have a chance to obtain the Cabal weapon after Battlegrounds.
Exceptional Performance looks unassuming
MIDA Multi-Tool: The exotic scout rifle MIDA is one of the most well-known weapons in the game. The Swiss Army knife of weapons can already do almost everything. The Exotic does not directly benefit from the buffs for Season 14, but its exotic catalyst does.
The catalyst has been considered the worst catalyst in the game for years and its increased reload speed was almost unnecessary – as the reload value is almost at maximum by itself.
The catalyst receives the perk “No Distractions” instead of “Outlaw” – so you flinch less under fire.
No Distractions activates faster starting from Season 14 (after 1 second) and reduces flinch by 35% (previously 30%).
You can get the catalyst in the competitive playlist since a while ago starting from the rank “Famous.” You acquire the exotic MIDA Multi-Tool at the Exo kiosk.
This makes the catalyst one of the biggest winners of the upcoming changes.
MIDA is the Swiss Army knife of Exotics
Due to the numerous changes to perks, many legendary weapons will also have a reason to exist that were previously often ignored. Do you know, for example, what “Well-Intended Arsenal” actually brings to your weapons?
Do you think it’s good that Bungie is finally making a lot of guns somewhat useful instead of just creating monsters? Or do you prefer very high and direct buffs, like those granted only to linear fusion rifles? Let us know in the comments.
Data miners have found new Crypto Pokémon in Pokémon GO, which will likely be available in the game soon. Included are Chimchar and its evolution, Monferno, which could become a really strong Fire attacker as Crypto.
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Pokeminers, known for finding content in Pokémon GO before it is officially released, have published an image of 10 new Crypto Pokémon. Included are:
Tangela
Seel
Snubbull
Chimchar
Poochyena
Makuhita
Frillish
Staravia
Bidoof
Pineco
At the same time, all evolutions of the respective Pokémon have also been found, increasing the total number to well over 10.
When exactly the Crypto Pokémon will be available in the game is currently unknown.
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What is special about Crypto Pokémon? These Pokémon have red eyes and are surrounded by smoke. They are fundamentally stronger as they have an attack boost of 1.2, meaning they deal 20% more damage than their normal version. In return, they lose some defense. Additionally, it costs more Stardust to level them up. Everything about Crypto Pokémon can be found here: Pokémon GO: What are Crypto Pokémon and how do you redeem them?
2 Pokémon could be absolute highlights
Which Pokémon are particularly interesting? On reddit, there is already discussion about the new find. Players are especially keeping an eye on two strong Pokémon:
Firstly, many speculate that the second evolution of Chimchar – Monferno – will be a really strong Fire attacker because it already has a high attack stat. The Pokémon is even said to be able to compete with Crypto-Moltres, which you can catch again with Giovanni since May 1st (via reddit). However, some users also emphasize the very weak defense of Monferno.
The second strong Pokémon is Crypto-Seedraking. This could be “used by everyone” in PvP, as reddit user backstrocker1991 suggests (via reddit).
How do you get Crypto Pokémon? These monsters are only available when you defeat a Grunt or Boss from Team GO Rocket. As a reward, you can then catch one of their Crypto Pokémon, including the new monsters that have been found in the datamine.
How do you best defeat the Rocket bosses? We at MeinMMO have created special guides that can help you in every battle against the Rocket bosses:
To get Crypto Pokémon, you have to fight against Team GO Rocket.
What else is happening in Pokémon GO? In May, several events are running in Pokémon GO, including the Snap event, which lasts until May 2nd. A detailed overview of all events in May can be found here:
Another week has passed, and we have the next episode of the MeinMMO Podcast for you. This time, we are discussing Asia MMOs and lifetime bans.
These are our topics: The news situation was somewhat thin last week, but there is still much to discuss! MMORPG fans will have to come to terms with Asian games in 2021. With the many announcements and releases, there is hardly a way around it.
A betting scandal shakes LoL: 38 players, coaches, and managers banned – 12 for life. We will talk about how this happened and what the background is. There were also disturbances in Path of Exile. One of the most popular Twitch streamers of the A-RPG was banned due to a loot explosion.
And a new ambitious shooter is appearing on the horizon. Scavengers launched this week in Early Access and previously tested its limits. 9,000 players simultaneously in a battle? That should be possible.
Here is an overview of all our topics so you can quickly catch up on the latest news of the week:
And we want you to discuss with us. In the podcast, we also share our own thoughts on the news and take a look at the events from an expert perspective. Write us your opinion in the comments.
In addition to the weekly recap, there are also occasional theme-specific podcasts that cover larger events or games. For example, we discussed in detail about crime in online games.
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After about 60 hours of gameplay since the launch of Season 23 in Diablo 3, MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese can say that the significant companion changes were essential. Read here why the update was so important for single players.
What happened in Diablo 3? New seasons regularly launch in Diablo 3, but Season 23 did something different. Instead of just bringing temporary gameplay changes that disappear after the season, the new chapter started with a foundational patch and changes to companions that will remain. These are the biggest changes in Diablo 3 in years.
I have been playing Diablo 3 for many years and have already gathered over 1800 hours of gameplay. Since Season 23, I have found much more incentive to play the game, especially as a solo player.
Why are the changes so good?
What has changed? At the start of Season 23, Blizzard announced that they would revise the companions. These are the NPCs (Templar, Scoundrel, and Enchantress) who assist you on your adventures when you hire them. Before the changes, companions could carry only 6 items each. The developers increased the equipment slots to 14 – now companions can wear sets and items whose bonuses affect your character.
How does this affect things? All farming with Cain’s and Sage’s Set on the companions gets improved. Cain’s set gives you a 25% chance that at the end of a Nephalem Rift, a second key for a Greater Nephalem Portal will drop from the Rift boss. The Sage set (Journey of the Wisens) ensures that the amount of Death’s Breath you receive as loot from enemies is doubled.
When I now run through Nephalem Rifts, my companion has both sets activated (Thanks, Ring of Royal Grandeur) while I don’t have to change anything about my build. Previously, I had to forgo specific items just to equip one of the sets (Cain’s or Sage’s). If I now complete elite troops with my companion in this combination, I earn double the amount of Death’s Breath. And at the end of the rift, I have a chance for more GR keys.
This is what the typical loot situation looks like after killing 2 packs now. 12 Death’s Breath instead of just 6.
That’s why it’s so much fun: As a solo player, it is now much easier to farm the important materials. Thanks to the improved companions, there is no need to switch up my set, but I can benefit from the bonuses that the Scoundrel, Templar, or Enchantress transfer to my character. It’s convenient and makes farming effective.
In recent years, it has been a frustrating burden for me to switch sets and search for materials. Now it simply runs alongside. And all this without a group – it is just a lot of fun. Furthermore, you can continue to optimize your sets and get as much damage as possible out of a character while the companions are equipped with support abilities and supportive legendary bonuses.
My materials were especially important at the start of the season when I upgraded the yellow items in Kanai’s Cube.
Conclusion: What Diablo 3 Needed
The revised companions are an essential step for Diablo 3. Even though the game is already 9 years old, this brings new life to it. A delayed quality-of-life change for which I am thankful.
In recent seasons, it has repeatedly been shown that players from the community want to keep changes to Kanai’s Cube permanently. It was also about having more variety in sets for the meta and farming. Blizzard explained why they couldn’t do that. But with the improved companions, a good compromise has been reached that Diablo 3 needed.
How do you like the changes to the companions after you’ve had 4 weeks to test? Do you agree that Diablo 3 really needed this change, or do you feel that the train has left for you long ago, and you can’t be excited about it? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO and discuss with other players.
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The studio Riot Games has announced plans to record and analyze voice chat in their shooter Valorant to identify and ban flamers. Currently, this is only intended for Valorant, and there are no plans for League of Legends, although this would be possible under a new clause of the privacy policy.
This is the announcement from Riot Games: In a blog post, the developers announced they would be expanding their “Privacy Notice.” They will introduce a clause allowing Riot Games to record and analyze voice chat if a report is made: A player violated the rules by being racist or offensive, for example. Riot Games refers to this as “disruptive behavior.”
They will start with Valorant. However, the new clause applies to all Riot Games titles, including the extremely popular MOBA League of Legends, Riot Games explains. This is because the “Privacy Notice” works across games. All players, regardless of the game, must accept the changes.
If Riot Games detects a violation of the rules in the recording of the voice chat, they will act according to the guidelines (including bans). In any case, the recorded voice transmission is to be deleted after the analysis.
Will this also apply to other Riot Games titles? Currently, there are no plans. For LoL, Wild Rift, and Teamfight Tactics, there are no plans to record voice chat. For the card game League of Legends: Runeterra, there are not even plans to introduce a voice chat at all.
Is someone from Riot constantly listening? No, says Riot Games.
They say: They will not actively listen in on games. They will only hear the chat if “disruptive behavior” has been reported by a player.
It is still unclear how Riot Games will analyze the massive amount of data they expect. In an interview, it was said: They are still looking at various technical possibilities and trying to select one to start with.
However, regardless of which system they choose, employees will also be involved in decision-making and moderation.
Anyone who wants to prevent the chat from being recorded should turn it off
What can one do if they do not want the voice chat recorded? In that case, they should turn off the voice chat, advises Riot Games.
However, for those who participate in voice chat, their data can be recorded and analyzed.
This is why Riot Games is doing this: In an interview with Tech Crunch, a Riot employee states:
“Players suffer a lot in voice chat, and much of this suffering is caused by various disruptive behaviors and can be quite hurtful. We have noticed this, and we promised the players to do everything we can to create a safe space.”
When is this coming? Riot Games says that as soon as they implement the system, they will inform players and also notify them in the Valorant game client that recording is starting.
The system is initially to start in Valorant North America.
Are there no privacy issues in Europe? A Riot Games employee responsible for Europe says (via reddit): The privacy policy has been part of Riot Games’ plans from the beginning. They have teamed up with experts on the GDPR to avoid issues.
Surveillance plans alarm some fans: “NSA and China are listening”
This is how it is being discussed: On reddit, the topic “Riot is listening” is being actively discussed.
One user says: “Somehow disgusting. But they have the choice between the plague and cholera. You can’t control voice chat if you’re not recording it. However, I’m concerned that things like voice logs could be recorded and handed over to the government when they are after people. And don’t get it twisted: This is going to happen.”
Another user says: The NSA will analyze the voice chat, and China will analyze the voice chat. They will know everything that happens on the planet anyway.
Others welcome the system and hope it comes to League of Legends as well.
Insults and flames in voice chat have been a major issue in online games for years. Games developers fear this behavior could drive players away from their games. Currently, other companies are also working on a technical solution for the problem:
The MMORPG Corepunk launches its first Closed Beta in August, without an NDA. The game uses an isometric perspective, reminiscent of the successful MOBA LoL. It focuses on PvP and dungeons that are said to be similar to WoW Classic.
What kind of game is this? Corepunk is a “top-down MMORPG” with an open world. Visually and in gameplay, it resembles League of Legends. You control your character with the mouse instead of WASD and must also fire skill shots using the mouse.
What is known about the Beta? In the video, the developers shared some information about the beta:
10,000 players will be able to participate
There will be dedicated servers for Europe, North America, Russia, and Brazil
There will be no NDA
During the beta, all mechanics of the MMORPG are expected to be functional. For the time after the beta, only minor improvements and primarily more content such as new areas, dungeons, and skills are planned.
AAA MMORPGs require a lot of time and first impressions are important
What did the developers explain in the video? Even before the video, the developers emphasized repeatedly that their game is intended to be a AAA MMORPG, and therefore the effort is huge. Therefore, fans will need to be quite patient:
The studio, like all others, is struggling with the Corona pandemic
They want to avoid crunch at all costs, which is why there have been delays
The first impression of an MMORPG is important. Therefore, the developers put a lot of value on a good beta launch
Overall, MMORPGs are among the most complex things to develop in gaming
Were there also any details about the release? Yes, the developers’ goal is still to release Corepunk in 2021, despite the delays.
Titanfall 2 was released alongside several other EA titles in the summer of 2020 on Steam. On the PC platform, the shooter has seen a boom in recent days, increasing its player count by 700% compared to last week. Now the developers have made Titanfall 2 free for the weekend.
How long is Titanfall 2 free? The shooter Titanfall 2 is currently free on Steam (via Steam). You can play during the “Free Weekend” promotion until Monday, May 3 at 7:00 PM our time. So you have a little more than the weekend to try out the shooter.
What makes Titanfall 2 so interesting? Titanfall 2 is a first-person shooter that offers an engaging single-player campaign and a fast-paced, varied multiplayer experience. It’s all about your pilot and the Titan you can climb into. From there, you are operating as a towering combat machine.
This combination of pilot and Titan is what makes the shooter appealing. First, you dash between buildings, run along walls, or swing like Spider-Man with the grappling hook across the map, and in the next moment, you are controlling a towering Titan, a heavily armed combat colossus that demolishes everything in its way.
Titanfall 2 – A Critics’ Favorite That Went Unnoticed
Why is the shooter underrated?Titanfall 2 did not sell as well as it should have, said the head of developer Respawn in an interview in 2017. He saw the issues mainly in the aggressive pricing strategy and the competition. Titanfall 2 was released right between Battlefield 1 and CoD: Infinite Warfare, which may have caused it to be overlooked by some players.
However, the game received very good ratings:
On Metacritic, Titanfall 2 received the full score of 100 multiple times, achieving an overall score of 86 (for PC) and 89 (for PS4)
On Steam, Titanfall 2 is positively rated in 96% of over 50,000 reviews
Thanks to the free weekend, you can now catch up on a shooter you may have overlooked in 2016. After all, Titanfall 2 has been on the rise on Steam in recent weeks.
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Titanfall 2 More Successful on Steam Than at Release in 2020
What is happening on Steam right now? At the end of April 2021, the shooter reached 16,958 concurrent players on Steam. This surprisingly set a new record, surpassing the Steam release in June 2020.
Instead of the average of 1,516 players per day, the number suddenly rose to over 5,400:
One reason for this may be a promotional sale where Titanfall 2 was available at a 75% discount.
But the success of Apex Legends, a free battle royale that references Titanfall, could also play a role. In Season 9, the character Kairi “Valkyrie” Imahara is being released, who is the daughter of one of the pilots from Titanfall 2
The player counts of Titanfall 2 on Steam (via Steamcharts).
Titanfall 2 Impresses in Multiplayer with Numerous Modes
What does Titanfall 2 offer in multiplayer? The multiplayer of Titanfall 2 provides a variety of game modes – not just Conquest or Capture-the-Flag:
If you prefer the “Pilot vs. Pilot” combat, you can choose a match without Titans.
If you enjoy playing with Titans, select “Last Titan Standing,” a round-based elimination match with Titans.
More than a dozen multiplayer modes ensure a lot of variety – including private matches.
What else does Titanfall 2 offer? In addition to multiplayer, you can also dive into the fantastic single-player campaign. It completely convinced our editor Tom Rothstein in 2016. He cited the campaign as the main reason to definitely play Titanfall 2:
The player and YouTuber TheGodlyNoob shows in his latest video how good he has become after 7000 hours in Rainbow Six Siege. The shooter is considered particularly difficult for beginners – but TheGodlyNoob makes even the hardest tricks look easy.
This is what 7000 hours in Rainbow Six look like: TheGodlyNoob showcases several scenes from the game in his montage, where he performs exceptionally well. He doesn’t just take down any noobs, but even sets his own challenges.
The video starts off relatively tame with a 1v5 play. As Caveira, he is the last one left in his team and manages to eliminate the entire enemy team by skillfully utilizing corners, stairs, and holes in the floor and ceiling.
Directly in the next clip, he tackles a hardcore challenge: one bullet per enemy. He empties his entire magazine except for five shots, forcing him to kill each enemy with a single bullet.
If an enemy dies from a teammate, he simply shoots the corresponding bullet into the wall. TheGodlyNoob even wins this round, securing four out of five possible kills:
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In his later rounds, he even shows how he destroys C4 thrown at him mid-air with just one shot. Such a move is considered extremely good even among professionals, as in online games, the ping usually ensures that the C4 detonates and kills the attacker before they can react.
Who is the player? TheGodlyNoob has been creating content for Rainbow Six Siege for over five years and is known in the community for his loud critiques. This sometimes meets with disapproval from other players (via reddit).
Nevertheless, he runs a huge YouTube channel with 1.05 million subscribers, where he regularly uploads guides, tips, and entertaining videos about Rainbow Six. He consistently generates thousands of clicks, apparently appealing to many fans of the game with his content.
You can learn from this: In the first scene, it’s already visible how TheGodlyNoob blows up a piece of floor on the map to be able to look up. Walls and floors in Rainbow Six are often destructible to create such situations.
Usually, wooden walls and floors are destructible if they are not reinforced. Use this knowledge to surprise enemies or prevent yourself from becoming a victim. Small “peep holes” are also helpful, for which a single shot through a wall is sufficient.
However, it is evident in almost all clips that TheGodlyNoob never reloads directly after a shot. As a tactical shooter, shots hit much harder in Rainbow Six, and a headshot is usually lethal. Reloading takes time and makes you vulnerable to enemy attacks.
Therefore, it’s crucial never to reload right after a shot unless you are absolutely sure that no enemies are nearby. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has learned this in Rainbow Six:
How can you get even better? What stands out about TheGodlyNoob is his keyboard. He uses a so-called “TKL” keyboard (“tenkeyless”) without a numpad. This is shorter, and he can “rotate” it to use a more comfortable hand position. While it’s a matter of preference, if you’re looking for better hardware, you can find on MeinMMO the best gaming keyboards you can buy in 2021. There are also TKL keyboards along with reviews.
In any case, you should not let yourself be deterred by the somewhat bumpy start or the top plays of veterans like this YouTuber. With a few friends, but also solo, you can have many hours of fun in Rainbow Six – even if you are just starting now:
We are currently looking for reinforcement in our authors’ team. You can now apply for a position at MeinMMO to write news, guides, and specials about the mobile hit Pokémon GO from the home office.
Who we are looking for: You should be very familiar with Pokémon GO and enjoy sharing your knowledge about the AR mobile game.
After that, we look at:
you always know what a new update brings to Pokémon GO
you have reached at least level 40 in Pokémon GO
you know how to make the most of events like Community Day or the Pokémon GO Fest
you are good at explaining things to others. Clear communication is especially important for guides
you are interested in what is currently moving the community in Pokémon GO and what everyone is talking about
you are familiar with Reddit, Twitter, and the official website to stay informed
you are willing to reflect on criticism of your work, accept it, and continue to develop in your writing
it is an advantage if you already have experience: a personal blog, a streaming channel, or work for another website could fall under this. However, this is not a requirement for the position.
you enjoy writing and have an interest in journalistic work
We would like to fill the position as quickly and effectively as possible. Perhaps with you.
Attention: This position is intended for freelance employees. It is not a permanent position.
You will be part of our editorial team and help shape our coverage of Pokémon GO. We are grateful for suggestions and input on how we can further improve it. It is important to us that for you, the readers are the priority, and you consider which articles are truly interesting and important for the Pokémon GO community.
The tasks:
You write articles about Pokémon GO (news, guides, lists, analyses, opinions, community interviews)
You independently seek out exciting topics that you implement as articles. You will receive support from the editorial team
You engage with analytics tools like Google Trends to recognize what the Pokémon GO community is currently interested in. No prior knowledge is required. The editorial team can provide you with the necessary knowledge
You coordinate with the editorial team regarding which articles you would like to write about Pokémon GO
You accept assignments from the editorial team on the topic of Pokémon GO
You receive feedback on your articles from the editorial team and implement it accordingly
You can optionally participate in workshops that we offer in the field of online and gaming journalism
Who we are
MeinMMO was founded in September 2013. Since March 2016, we have been part of Webedia Gaming. We continue to maintain an independent editorial team, with most working from their home offices. We draw on the resources at our headquarters in Munich, where the GameStar editorial team is also located. Both GameStar, MeinMMO, and GamePro are part of the Webedia Gaming GmbH.
MeinMMO now reaches over 3 million unique users monthly, most recently in January 2021 with a record of 3.36 million according to agof. Thus, the site has established itself among the largest German gaming websites, alongside GameStar.de and GamePro.de.
The focus of MeinMMO is on popular service games that are continuously developed and played online together for years. These include titles such as Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Mobile, World of Warcraft, Pokémon GO, GTA Online, Fortnite, or FIFA 21.
What we offer
the work can be done from home
you can schedule your working hours flexibly, as long as there is space for exchange with the team
you are part of a highly engaged team that provides and supports each other with feedback
you are part of one of the three largest gaming sites in Germany (GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO), which belong to a network
practical training in online and gaming journalism
practical training in search engine optimization (SEO)
The terms and application
When is the job? Immediately.
For how many hours is the job? At least 20 hours per week, with flexible working hours. More hours are optionally possible.
What about payment? It exists. Details will be clarified in a personal conversation.
What must be included in the application?
a letter of motivation
your CV in tabular form
optional: work samples
When is the deadline for submission? May 13, 2021
Where should the application be sent? By email, to:
When can I expect a response to my application? You should receive a response from us within 7 days. If you exceed this period, we recommend you proactively reach out to us again.
Note on data protection: After we have hired someone, we will delete all applications. But before that, everyone should have received a response to their application.
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