A YouTuber has fulfilled a dream and mounted his gaming PC to the wall. The mount looks really stylish. We’ll show you what the YouTuber did and give you tips on how you can also hang your PC.
Here’s what it’s about: The YouTuber Bitwit wanted to fulfill a dream he has had for a few months: mounting his gaming PC above his monitor setup on the wall.
And this is not Bitwit’s first attempt, as he had some problems to solve ahead of time:
On one hand, the power cables to the power supply were incompatible with the rest of the computer, so they didn’t supply his system with power. He received a replacement from the power supply manufacturer.
On the other hand, he wasn’t getting a video signal on all his monitors. He suspected the cable here as well and bought a new DisplayPort cable.
This is what he did: He mounted his PC components on a wall case from Thermaltake. This is the Thermaltake Core P5 Case. This case features a built-in bracket that allows you to securely screw the case to the wall.
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After some back and forth, he was able to resolve the power supply issues. The new DisplayPort cable works on his monitors too.
He then begins mounting the case to the wall. But this is quite tedious, as some things don’t work right away.
You can actually watch the entire mounting process and how it looks in the end in the (English) video:
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For the mounting, he bought a wall bracket that has 4 mounting points. This is particularly stable and can securely hold the heavy case against the wall.
He also used cable management to make the computer’s cables disappear into the wall. This gives the entire system a very tidy appearance.
The only problem in the end for Bitwit is reaching the power button of his PC. The button is so far up that he can hardly reach this switch.
What you need if you want to hang your PC
Are you interested in the idea of mounting the PC to the wall or at least hanging it up? Generally, this is possible with less effort than with the YouTuber. However, you should keep a few things in mind:
This is what you need: In principle, there are two options: Either hang your old case up, or buy a specially designed case that already has hangers.
If you buy a case with suspension like the one from Thermaltake, you already have corresponding holes on the back where you can attach the case. Now you just need a corresponding mount for the case. TV mounts designed for heavy devices are particularly suitable here.
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If you instead want to hang your old case on the wall, you can also buy a suspension that is directly adapted to the case. They look like a swing, where you can then place your case. Thick straps keep your PC in place. You can also adjust the base plate of these “swings” to the width of your case and hang your PC under your desk.
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This is what you should consider when hanging your PC:
Weight: Check the manual or the specifications of the suspension for the maximum weight it can carry. Otherwise, you risk your PC falling and that could become an expensive problem.
Test the system: Test your system before you hang it up. Once it’s hanging on the wall, troubleshooting becomes much more complicated.
Location: In general, you should not expose your hardware to highly fluctuating temperatures. Hanging your PC by a window or next to a heater is not a good idea. Moisture or additional heat is not suitable for a PC.
Wires/power cables in the wall: Be aware of where you want to hang your device, as you should not drill into any wires in the wall. Outlets are a good indication of wires in the wall. Alternatively, you can also use a cable detector, which will help you find metal pipes as well.
Another exciting case has been announced by manufacturer Thermaltake with the The Tower 100 Mini Chassis at this year’s CES 2021. This is a Mini-ITX case that primarily targets people interested in small gaming PCs. The case offers a view of your gaming setup from all sides and is expected to cost around 100 Euros.
What do you think about the idea of hanging the PC on the wall? Do you think the idea is crazy, or is your PC already hanging next to you on the wall or under your desk?
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In Pokémon GO we will experience the release of the Therian Forme of Tornadus tomorrow, on March 30th. We will show you all the important information about the raid boss and reveal whether you should go after this Pokémon.
How long will Tornadus be available? The new Therian Forme arrives on March 30th at 10:00 AM local time in Level 5 raids. You can fight it for 2 weeks. Tornadus will disappear from the raids on April 13th at 10:00 AM local time.
You could catch the Incarnate Forme of Tornadus before, but now the Therian Forme is coming into play for the first time. It has completely different stats and therefore also a different usability. We will provide you with the overview.
This is the story of Tornadus: The legendary Pokémon is part of the “Forces of Nature” trio. It represents the storm, while Thundurus reflects the thunderstorm and Landorus represents the earth. Tornadus is considered a brutal monster in the Pokémon world. It has devastated fields with gigantic storms.
All information about the Therian Forme of Tornadus
These are the stats: For the first assessment, we look at the stats of the Therian Forme:
Attack: 238
Defense: 189
HP: 188
Max CP at Level 50: 3635
Compared to the Incarnate Forme, these stats are worse. The other form has an attack value of 266 and only a slightly lower defense value.
Is Tornadus worth it? The Therian Forme is weaker than the Incarnate Forme of Tornadus. In a battle against Virizion, where both forms are effective, the Incarnate Forme performs better.
Generally speaking, both forms of Tornadus are not real game changers in battles. They are both weaker than their competitors, and you should rather focus on Rayquaza or Moltres for flying attackers.
Additionally, the Therian Forme of Tornadus cannot currently appear as Shiny. You are doing the raids only in the hope that you can catch a useful specimen. However, since Tornadus is generally not very useful, you can approach the 2 raid weeks with more ease.
What’s next after Tornadus? Rest for the next 2 weeks, because after that the Therian Forme of Landorus is coming, and it will be really powerful! If Niantic doesn’t nerf the attacks here, we will get the best Ground attacker in the game with this form. So feel free to invest passes.
We have listed all other events for the month of April in this overview:
The Chinese police have cracked down on what they claim to be the “largest cheat provider in the world.” The operators earned so much that they could afford a whole garage full of expensive sports cars. Now they are facing prison. The dismantling of the cheating ring was made possible by the collaboration between the police and the mega-corporation Tencent.
What kind of provider is this? The police in the Chinese region of Kunshan apprehended a cheat provider on March 26 (via weibo). The company operated 17 websites where players could purchase cheats for various games.
Through the service, players could buy various cheat software for a fee in a subscription model. The offerings included daily subscriptions for approximately €8.50, weekly subscriptions for €42.50, and monthly subscriptions for about €170.
The providers reportedly earned up to €8,000 a day. The money was used, among other things, to buy expensive sports cars. Brands such as Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, and Lamborghini were among the vehicles (see title image). Upon arrest, the police allegedly confiscated goods worth over €39 million.
the reason why this is a big deal these guys were operating with a large sums of money, these people owned supercars even that was seized by Chinese police that has gone to the total sum of $46m in assets they were making around $10k a day from selling subscription-based Cheats pic.twitter.com/xXdhRh3Nqf
— Anti-Cheat Police Department ?️ (@AntiCheatPD) March 28, 2021
The first investigations against the provider began as early as March 2020. In January 2021, the first employees were arrested, and now the police have apparently managed to shut down the entire organization. The operators now face a prison sentence.
How large is the provider? According to the Chinese police, this operation is the largest cheat provider in the world. In a video, a spokesperson mentions three reasons for its size:
the amount of money that has flowed
many different games were served and various cheats were offered, even outside of China
many people were involved
Over the years, the company is said to have generated over 5 billion Yuan (approximately €650 million). However, the exact number of employees was not disclosed.
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Tencent is one of the largest corporations in China and distributes all kinds of video games there. The company also owns shares in some Western studios, such as Funcom and the LoL maker Riot. Riot recently recorded its own success in the fight against cheaters:
The offerings mainly included cheats for Chinese mobile games, but also aimbots and more for shooters like Overwatch or Valorant. Due to its sheer size, the clientele was not only from China but from all over the world.
Chinese giant assists in investigations: The police thank the Chinese mega-corporation Tencent in the press release for its help. The corporation has assisted the police with its security team in apprehending the providers.
Tencent is one of the largest corporations in China and distributes all kinds of video games there. The company also owns shares in some Western studios, such as Funcom and the LoL maker Riot. Riot recently recorded its own success in the fight against cheaters:
The online shooter Fortnite triggered a gaming hype in 2018 like no game had before it. In 2021, some believe the game is coming to an end. The hashtag #RipFortnite is trending on Twitter. Twitch streamers like Tfue, Ninja, or Nickmercs have left the game. We explain what’s going on at MeinMMO.
What kind of trend is this? Before the weekend, on March 26, the hashtag “Rip Fortnite” was trending on Twitter. Several thousand tweets appeared under this hashtag, some were also seen on the German Twitch.
Under this motto, players expressed their criticism of the just-launched Season 6 in Fortnite and a controversial decision by Epic Games.
This is not the first time that “#RipFortnite” made it to the trends. In April 2020, the hashtag trended: Back then, players believed the new shooter “Valorant” was signaling the end for Fortnite.
We see the trend again in March 2021.
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Nostalgia, anger, and disappointment of the “serious” players
This criticism originates from: The criticism of Fortnite this time comes primarily from “competitive players” who play Fortnite with ambition in ranked mode.
These “wagers” are currently appreciated by young pros and their viewers to add “spice” to the game. The fans of these bets now feel Epic wants to take away their fun.
The competitive players feel that Epic Games neglects them and does not listen to their objections against the direction the game is taking.
Amid much criticism, nostalgia resonates. One longs for the “good old days”. Back then, the skill level of the players was lower, and one could win a match in Fortnite by relying solely on one’s shooter skills without needing to master the game’s complex building mode to the fullest.
“All streamers with personality leave Fortnite – dead game,” complains Tfue
Is Fortnite really dying? The pure numbers we know simply do not support the thesis that Fortnite is dying:
At the peak of Fortnite in 2018, the game had an average of 155,000 viewers on Twitch
In February 2021, Fortnite had 160,500 viewers – so the viewer numbers have actually increased
However, the names of the streamers have changed. One of the biggest streamers on Twitch, Tfue, explains that many streamers who grew up with Fortnite have moved on to other games (via dexerto):
Ninja now plays LoL
Nickmercs shows Call of Duty Warzone
Tfue himself is playing Minecraft
Tfue says all streamers with personality have switched from Fortnite to games that they enjoy. The streamers just don’t need Fortnite anymore. So why should they play such a bad game?
Fortnite is left “dying” with a lot of streamers without personality.
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Season 6 is the best for some, the worst season of all time for others
One of these remaining streamers is SypherPK. He asked his community how they currently find Fortnite.
With 750,000 votes, they said:
46% said the game is good
19% found Fortnite okay
12% said it is not in its best shape
15% consider Season 6 the worst season
9% believe it is the best season ever
SypherPK believes that competitive players are currently in a bad mood in Fortnite. But it is too early in Season 6 to consider the game “dead” now.
“I don’t play it anymore” means “the game is dead”
This is what it’s about: Fortnite is certainly no longer the monster game it was in 2018 when it dominated discussions in gaming and overflowed into the mainstream. But it is still one of the biggest games in the world.
Recently, many “big games” have been postponed or ran rather disappointingly. During the pandemic, the demand for games has increased. In recent years, nothing has emerged that could permanently endanger Fortnite: Although trend games like Fall Guys or Among Us often emerge, little lasts. Gamers even turn to “old games” like GTA 5 to pass the time.
Fortnite is a bit like WoW in the MMORPG genre: At first, Fortnite clearly dominated the scene. Meanwhile, there are additional games like Apex Legends or Call of Duty that share the spotlight.
The “Black Hole” event is considered a highlight of Fortnite.
The ideas and tricks of Epic Games have worn a bit over time: It is also impossible for Epic Games to reinvent the game every 3 months.
Moreover, Fortnite surely lacks the big live event since Corona crippled e-sports. In 2019, the Fortnite World Cup was a huge event with extremely high prize money that determined everything in Fortnite for months. Competitive PvP has since played a smaller role. Some players have switched to Valorant, others complained: E-sports in Fortnite is dying.
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The idea that “Fortnite is dead” likely stems from the perspective that “If I don’t play it anymore, then the game is dead.”
That it’s not that simple is seen in a development on Twitter: Following “#RipFortnite”, there was also a counter-movement “#ThankYouEpicGames”. Here, players thanked for how well Fortnite has been developed over the nearly 4 years.
But those who really have a reason to complain are the original players of Fortnite:
Battlefield 6 is expected to be released later this year. Gradually, information about the latest installment in the series is leaking out, and apparently, EA is orienting itself on several points to the successful competitor Call of Duty: Warzone. MeinMMO shows you 5 reasons why BF6 will be more like CoD.
If everything goes smoothly, a new Battlefield will launch this fall on major gaming platforms. And it is foreseeable that the developers at DICE, along with publisher EA, will do things differently based on their experiences with Battlefield 5.
Through leaks, statements from decision-makers, and a new EA survey about Battlefield aimed at its players, one is slowly getting a sense of what innovations to expect in Battlefield – aside from the pure gameplay. And some of it sounds very much like the Battle Royale CoD: Warzone.
Reason 1 – Statements from the Past
In the earnings call at the end of 2019, Andrew Wilson, EA’s CEO, stated that with BF6, they want to be the “most modern and best shooter on the market.” It was not just about the graphical and technical refinements. To achieve this, they want to introduce completely new multiplayer experiences and expand the social components of the game.
In that call, the CEO drew a comparison to the extremely successful soccer simulation FIFA. Here, EA managed to build a market for player cards and generate significant revenue through in-game purchases. Additionally, there are many mechanics that reward players for their playtime. Translated to Battlefield, EA is talking about:
New exciting multiplayer modes
Battlefield as a live-service game
New social elements
How does Warzone implement this? CoD offers its players more than just the pure “Battle Royale” gameplay. New game modes keep coming in that equip the gameplay framework with new mechanics to create a different experience. For example, there is the “Tank Royale”, where teams protect an armored vehicle that they can also tune and repair. As long as the vehicle is still standing, the entire team is revived repeatedly. This refreshes the experience and creates motivation.
In addition to the game, CoD maintains an e-sports league and regularly hosts events for the Battle Royale Warzone. This draws additional attention. CoD players who watch league matches or Warzone tournaments often play more frequently as well. It is quite possible that Battlefield will invest more beyond the battlefield to keep players engaged with the franchise longer, just as it has happened with FIFA.
Reason 2 – Live-Service in BF5 was a Total Failure
Battlefield 5 could not meet the expectations of many players for a long time. The content supply came too slowly for some fans, and many believe that BF5 only started showing its potential with the late Chapter 6 (Pacific). The developers will change their strategy in this regard – the one from Battlefield 5 hardly worked.
A new survey from EA (via YouTube) now also shows what direction BF might take. Alongside new content, there could be larger changes to existing maps. This way, not only new maps provide a “fresh” experience, but old maps could also become worthwhile again if the changes are significant enough.
How does Warzone implement this? In the Battle Royale of CoD, the major main map “Verdansk” changes from time to time. First, bunkers opened up with loot, then a functioning subway system was added, and currently, NPC zombies roam the map. The speed at which map adjustments come in Warzone could be higher. However, the approach is excellent for keeping old content fresh and interesting while introducing new things into the game.
The entire content supply from Warzone and the premium titles like Call of Duty: Cold War is free and comes with regular seasons that both titles share. For example, starting with the current Cold War Season 3 also applies to Warzone.
With the Pacific islands, things were rolling in BF5 for a while.
Reason 3 – Battle Pass as a New Motivation Incentive
A Battle Pass also fits very well with the live-service approach. Leaks had already mentioned such a system in Battlefield 6 (via GameStar). Through the EA survey, we now know that the developers are considering it.
Fortnite has demonstrated how well a Battle Pass can work in shooters. Give players 100 levels of cosmetic rewards and let them choose whether to buy the entire pass or collect fewer items through the free version. This could work well in BF.
How does Warzone implement this? The Battle Royale has a very fair Battle Pass and even offers gameplay-relevant content through it. For just around 10 euros, you can unlock more than 100 items, and if you play a lot, you even get the “money” back. The pass costs 1,000 CoD Points and allows you to unlock 1,300 points.
Additionally, there are two new weapons available at the start of the season in the Battle Pass that you have to earn. After the season, you can acquire these weapons through challenges if you didn’t manage to unlock them with the Battle Pass.
Reason 4 – Free2Play Celebrates Great Success
The survey about Battlefield 6 also touches on free game modes. The BF creators are asking their community if they would generally be interested in a Free2Play mode. This could be about a completely new game mode or an existing one.
With a Free2Play approach, Battlefield would open itself up to more players and could reach shooter fans who have previously avoided the franchise. Here, the developers could also benefit from the experiences with Apex Legends. Apex has been on the market for over two years, finances itself through in-game purchases, and could serve as a good template for a free Battlefield mode.
How does Warzone implement this? Call of Duty has shown Battlefield how to multiply player numbers with free-to-play titles. In 2020, CoD counted more players than ever before, and a large part of that was due to Warzone. The Battle Royale offers top-tier gunplay and the image of a premium title but lets you play everything for free.
This way, many players experienced CoD gameplay for the first time. This could potentially increase the sales of in-game items, boost player numbers, and also drive higher sales of the paid version.
Apex is Free2Play on many platforms and successful – A blueprint for BF6?
Reason 5 – Firestorm Developers Join the BF6 Team
At the beginning of March, EA announced that a third development studio is working on Battlefield 6. In addition to DICE (main game) and DICE L.A. (service component), Criterion is also working on BF6 (via polygon.com). The studio had already helped with Battlefield 5 and was mainly involved in the Battle Royale Firestorm.
This could be another indication that Battlefield 6 will bring something “Battle Royale”-like to the start. Possibly directly as a free-to-play component of BF6, as EA’s survey suggests. In general, it could mean that more people are working on the title, and thus more content is planned than with Battlefield 5.
How does Warzone implement this? Warzone, or rather Call of Duty, has long been using multiple studios for their various titles, working on different entries in the series. In total, there are 4 studios. This allows them to release a new game with fresh content every year, which is also supplemented with more content during its lifespan.
By now, the latest titles in the series, Modern Warfare from 2019 and Black Ops Cold War from 2020, can be considered true service titles. After the release, new and free content enters the game through the seasons, creating new incentives to return. This ensures that the individual titles remain relevant until the launch of a new CoD, if everything goes well.
Battlefield has many fans and needs to evolve – both have been proven by BF5. It remains to be seen whether BF6 can meet the high expectations that players nowadays have for a shooter like Call of Duty and Battlefield.
What do you think, what does BF6 need to do better than Battlefield 5 to be successful? Is a focus on service titles like CoD: Warzone the right path? How do you interpret the latest developments surrounding BF6? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
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In Outriders, players choose from four different classes. Each of these classes has special properties, abilities, and playstyles. MeinMMO would like to know from you just before the release: Which class will you play at release?
This is how the classes of Outriders work: You select from four different classes in the game. Each has its own skill tree, which splits into 3 subclasses. You distribute skill points and can improve your abilities and stats this way.
Each of the classes favors different playstyles, and you can reset your skill points for free at any time to experiment freely. Additionally, there are eight abilities for each class that significantly affect your playstyle.
These are the classes: You choose from
Technomancer
Devastator
Assassin
Pyromancer
Technomancer, Pyromancer, Assassin, Devastator (from left to right)
Now it’s your turn: Since Outriders is coming out soon, MeinMMO would like to know: Which class will you start with? Participate in our survey and tell us in the comments which class particularly appeals to you and why.
If you didn’t know yet: You can also try out the classes in the demo.
Outriders – the new loot shooter from Gears developers
What is Outriders actually? It is a loot shooter with an extensive story campaign and deep RPG mechanics. The setting is dark and blends sci-fi with fantasy elements. The story is about humanity seeking refuge on the planet Enoch after the destruction of Earth.
However, the people not only struggle with the challenges of their new home but also with themselves.
The game is being developed by People Can Fly, who were involved in the Xbox shooter Gears Of War: Judgement and are behind the wacky shooter Bulletstorm.
Will you play Outriders at release? Which class will you start with? Which one will you definitely not choose? Feel free to share your reasons in the comments.
The new gaming show “Teammates” by Twitch streamers Trymacs and Amar celebrated its successful premiere over the weekend. At its peak, up to 220,000 fans were watching.
What kind of gaming show is this? The show is called “Teammates” and lives up to its name. 2 teams of two compete against each other in various games. Overall, the format is reminiscent of the TV show “Schlag den Raab”, but it also has its own exciting approaches.
There are games around general knowledge, but the gaming world is also included. For example, the opponents dueled in Call of Duty during the 6-hour show.
In the first episode, Trymacs and Amar teamed up against the Stuttgart duo Inscope21 and UnsympathischTV.
30,000 Euros prize money and 220,000 viewers on Twitch
This is how successful the show was: The streaming took place on Trymacs’ and Amar’s channels. While Trymacs’ channel took over the first hours, Amar’s channel streamed the last hours. The numbers for the show are impressive (via sullygnome):
At its peak, 220,000 viewers were watching simultaneously
On average, there were 181,000 viewers on Trymacs’ channel
How did the show go? Impressively professionally, the two duos faced off over the 6 hours. A dedicated studio, a host, and a commentator were involved. It was a clear difference from a classic stream from their own four walls.
There were various games in which the opponents measured their skills. Games included table football, football dart, or various quizzes on general knowledge. Points were awarded for each game, and the team with the most points at the end won.
Anyone who wants to see the first part of the show can still do so on the Twitch channel of Trymacs.
This is how it goes for Trymacs and Amar on Twitch: The two streamers are among the largest channels on Twitch in Germany. Recently, Trymacs benefited greatly from the hype surrounding Pokémon cards. While opening old Pokémon boosters, he had over 200,000 viewers watching him simultaneously at times. Due to this hype, Trymacs temporarily had the most subscribers worldwide and currently has the highest watch time of all German streamers.
Amar is also a heavyweight on Twitch. He ranks 6th in Germany when looking at the watch time of the last 90 days. On average, Amar has over 14,000 simultaneous viewers, landing him at 6th place nationwide.
Twitch Germany is orienting itself towards TV shows
This is how it works with the English streams: English-speaking streamers often stick to their own streams and do not turn it into a huge show. As a result, they are often no less successful. They often stream from their own four walls and are limited to the means available there.
The German Twitch streamer Knossi has even gone a step further. He got his own TV show on RTL, which is even produced by Stefan Raab. How this show is received by the audience is shown here:
Concrete and confirmed information about the 1.5 update of the Free2Play co-op RPG Genshin Impact is not yet available. However, leaks already provide hints about what to expect. We summarize these for you.
With the updates for Genshin Impact, interesting innovations always come to the RPG. Among them are new characters. What could be included in the 1.5 update?
When is Genshin Impact 1.5 coming? Here, an estimate can only be made based on the intervals between previous updates. These intervals were previously 6 weeks. If this is the case for update 1.5, we can expect the release around April 28.
Which new characters will we see? According to rumors, we will get two new heroes that will be introduced with the update 1.5 in Genshin Impact. The leaks mention the following heroes:
This is what Eula can do: Eula belongs to a very old noble family and is the leader of the reconnaissance unit of the Knights of Favonius. You can see what she looks like on Twitter.
Weapon: Greatsword
Element: Cryo
Rarity: 5 stars
Constellation: Aspergine Maris
Normal Attack: 5-Hit Combo
Elemental Attack: Cryo damage with Grimheart buff
Elemental Burst: Glacial Illumination with AoE Cryo damage, summons a sword that deals damage
This is what Yanfei can do: Yanfei is associated with the city of Liyue and is known there as a legal advisor. You can watch her animation on Twitter.
Weapon: Catalyst
Element: Pyro
Rarity: 4 stars
Constellation: Bestia Iustitia
Normal Attack: Fireball with Pyro damage
Elemental Attack: Pyro damage with 3 Scarlet Seals
Elemental Burst: Done Deal, grants 3 Scarlet Seals and the Brilliance buff
These are leaks that have not been officially confirmed. Whether these two characters will really be included and whether their stats are correct is uncertain.
Furthermore, a hint was spread on Twitter indicating that there might be a revised banner for Zhongli.
These Characters are Expected After Update 1.5
In addition, a leaked video of the heroine Ayaka has surfaced (via gofile). However, this does not mean that she will come into play with update 1.5. A later release is more likely, for example with update 2.0 (via Dualshockers).
Speculation is already underway about a character named Bhaizu, see Twitter:
He is the owner of the Bubu Apothecary and has a white snake as a pet. He suffers from a mysterious illness that makes him appear weak (via Genshin Impact Fandom).
Housing
With update 1.5, the housing feature is expected to be implemented in Genshin Impact. Through housing, it is possible to get a home that you can furnish and decorate according to your wishes. According to the leaker Zeniet, your house is located in a teapot (via Twitter).
You will buy furniture and decor with a new currency or craft them from raw materials yourself (via Honeyhunterworld).
Additionally, a bird companion will be added that can teleport you to your house.
What do you think of the current information regarding update 1.5 of Genshin Impact? Do you like the innovations or would you prefer to see something else?
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, Season 6 has started, and thus the first update of the season is approaching. This update is supposed to fix some annoying bugs. We will show you which bug fixes are planned for update 16.10.
This is what’s happening in Fortnite: A few weeks ago, Season 6 launched a completely new season, bringing some new features, new weapons, and map changes. This includes features like hunting wild animals and crafting primitive weapons.
Now, the “first” update of the season is just around the corner, and according to the Fortnite Trello, several bugs will be fixed. Update 16.10 could bring new content again, but first, we’ll look at the bugs that are supposed to receive a fix.
What bugs are currently in Fortnite? On the Fortnite Trello, various bugs are listed that are currently present in the game and being worked on. These errors are supposed to be fixed with update 16.10:
Splitscreen “Ready Button” issues
Double XP notifications for legendary quests in parties – can falsely indicate a level-up
Anomaly on the Shark Island is not always displayed
Legacies from Season 5 – Chapter 2 are not displayed
Visibility is extremely restricted while in the storm
Opening the inventory cancels actions like opening chests and reviving teammates
Character quests do not count as progress for general challenges
Stackable items are not separated when Shift-Dragged
Especially the limited visibility in the storm can be quite annoying and even lead to an elimination. The visibility is currently so restricted that one cannot see the path ahead and sometimes even runs into obstacles while the storm causes damage to the character.
When should the new patch appear in the game? There is currently no exact date for when update 16.10 will be released. However, a release of the next patch seems not unlikely this week. Larger updates are usually released in a 2-week cycle, and this is now the 2nd week of Season 6. Possible dates could be:
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Thursday, April 1, 2021
However, bear in mind that these dates have not yet been officially confirmed. As soon as Fortnite officially announces update 16.10, we will inform you here on MeinMMO.
These bug fixes may please some players, as the bugs are already annoying in a match. But it is not the only problem that is currently bothering players. There are also discussions about whether the new primitive shotgun needs a nerf. Especially in the competitive scene, some pros complain that the pump gun is too strong. Whether Fortnite will implement a nerf for the weapon, we will likely find out only with update 16.10.
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The Twitch streamer Jaryd “Summit1g” Lazar likes to complain a lot, especially when he is GTA 5 on the NoPixel RP server. However, this complaining is now negatively affecting him. The fans are so charged by the streamer’s complaints that they relay it to a developer of the role-playing game server.
During this time, he doesn’t always keep his cool, but likes to complain and moan about the games he plays. He once whined so much about the MMORPG ESO, that it ruined his own fun and he had to give up the game.
With so many hours on Twitch, Summit1g sometimes succumbs to momentary rage: It’s somehow part of playing for him to get really upset about the games. At the moment, Summit1g is playing “Grand Theft Auto V” on the popular role-playing server NoPixel. He participates in races in GTA 5 and constantly complains about the unfairness of the world in general and about his way too slow car in particular.
So he complained: “Every other car is faster than mine after 120!” A car overtakes him, even though there is still a passenger in the car.
The game is clearly unfair to him, as Summit1g found at that moment.
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This was the result: When Summit1g is on Twitch and racing in GTA 5, an average of 41,000 people watch him. Some of his viewers felt Summit1g’s frustration so strongly that they decided to help their idol.
They switched to the Twitch stream of Robin “GTAWiseGuy” Williams, one of the developers of the No-Pixel server. There, they flooded the chat with messages about how bad the balance in the game is, just as Summit1g had previously told them.
The developer was already in a bad mood, had slept little, and was quickly fed up. He said: He was busting his ass all the time to balance the game, and then people could just complain. He had no desire for that and logged out.
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This is what it’s about: This is a pattern with Summit1g that also makes him so popular:
Actually, Summit1g is a calm, balanced guy
But when he plays a lot, he gets “salty”: This term describes the state when someone only complains and whines. The term comes from the “salty tears” that run down the cheeks.
When he is that salty, he becomes unreasonable and irrational. He just complains about everything that comes to his mind
“In the past,” when he was a normal gamer among friends, it had no consequences – but when he does it today, 40,000 people listen to him
He himself doesn’t like the constant complaining about himself, but can’t really turn it off. Once he explained Summit1g: Gaming is indeed his passion, it is what is important to him, and it’s part of it to get upset about it.
When he has railed himself up, he sometimes threatens his fans to quit Twitch immediately. When he calms down the next day, it’s not so bad anymore.
For top performance in “complaining,” Summit1g takes off in the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov:
Legendary raids in Pokémon GO can often only be beaten with the right counters. Here we show you 5 Pokémon that are strong in battle against numerous legendary Pokémon and that you should definitely have in your team to make raids easier.
This is what it is about: In Pokémon GO there are over 30 different legendary Pokémon, each with different weaknesses. So you will need a broad team to effectively counter all monsters.
Here we present 5 monsters that are effective against numerous legendary Pokémon and with which you can at least defeat a variety of your strong opponents.
Strong monsters against legendary Pokémon
What we focused on when selecting: We compared the weaknesses of all legendary Pokémon and looked for the monster that would defeat the most legendary.
Additionally, we made sure to present 5 Pokémon that are all effective against different legendary Pokémon. This way, with these 5 monsters, you can cover at least a large part of the legendary Pokémon.
Each of the Pokémon presented here is a top counter against the listed legendary monsters. They can also be strong against other legendaries, but do not count among the top counters there.
Rhyperior
Which Pokémon are weak against Rhyperior? The Pokémon has two types that it can use. Thus, Rhyperior learns strong moves from the types Rock and Ground. With both movesets, it is effective against numerous legendary Pokémon.
As a Rock attacker, it is effective against the legendary birds Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos. Additionally, it counters Entei, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Tornadus, Thundurus, Kyurem, and Reshiram. You can thus effectively hit 10 legendary Pokémon.
With the Ground moveset, Rhyperior also covers further legendary Pokémon. Raikou and Heatran are weak against these attacks.
What makes Rhyperior so good? Rhyperior serves here mainly as a representative for all Rock Pokémon. Although there is a Pokémon, Rampardos, that can deal more Rock damage, Rhyperior is significantly sturdier in battle. Additionally, it has a strong Ground moveset, so Rhyperior can be effectively used in two ways.
Darkrai
Which Pokémon are weak against Darkrai? This mysterious Pokémon is a strong attacker of the types Ghost and Dark. With these types, it effectively hits numerous Psychic Pokémon. This includes Mewtwo, Lugia, Latias, Latios, Deoxys, Mesprit, Toepig, Vespiquen, and Cresselia. It also has effectiveness against Ghosts, like the two forms of Giratina.
What makes Darkrai so good? With Darkrai, you especially cover the Psychic raid bosses. While there are alternatives like Giratina, Mewtwo, or Snivy, Darkrai is distinguished by its sturdiness and strong attacks. With one Darkrai, you can easily take down almost any Psychic Pokémon.
Medicham
Which Pokémon are weak against Medicham? This monster serves as a representative for all Fighting attackers. It is effective against Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Dialga, Regigigas, Kyurem, Terrakion, Cobalion, and Darkrai. So, with Medicham, you are effective against 9 level 5 bosses.
What makes Medicham so good? Among Fighting attackers, there is still Lucario, which deals even more damage, but in battle, Medicham is significantly sturdier. You deal solid damage and survive relatively long in the fight.
Rayquaza
Rayquaza Pokémon GO
Which Pokémon are weak against Rayquaza? The legendary dragon Pokémon is especially effective against other dragons, which are abundant in level 5 raids. This includes Latias, Latios, Palkia, Giratina, and Reshiram.
Moreover, it has a solid Flying moveset. Thus, Rayquaza is also one of the top counters against Virizion.
What makes Rayquaza so good? Currently, there is no better alternative among the dragons than Rayquaza. It deals the most damage and has the best dragon attacks in the game. This way, you are optimally equipped in the fight against other dragon Pokémon.
Which Pokémon are weak against Mewtwo? The legendary Pokémon is a very special case. It can learn many different charge attacks and is therefore effective against various opponents.
As a Psychic Pokémon, it is effective against Terrakion, with Shadow Ball as a charge attack, it effectively hits Mesprit, Toepig, Vespiquen, Cresselia, and itself (when you face another Mewtwo), and with Ice Beam, it is useful against Groudon, Rayquaza, and Landorus.
What makes Mewtwo so good? Especially its versatility makes Mewtwo so useful. You have one Pokémon, but you can use it in various battles due to the different charge attacks. Mewtwo may not be the absolute top Pokémon anywhere, except as a Psychic attacker, but it is always among the best attackers.
Are you looking for more strong attackers? Then take a look at our top list of the best attackers of each type:
In Destiny 2 you can now quickly get the good weapons and armor from the Broken Throne. You just need to trick a bit with the Bounties.
What is this loot trick? Players discovered a glitch in Season 13 of Destiny 2 that grants you daily equipment from the Dungeon Broken Throne . The great thing is, you don’t have to play through the dungeon for this, and the trick works perfectly solo.
MeinMMO explains here how to use Bounties to your advantage and quickly obtain exclusive weapons and armor from the dungeon.
This is how it works: The short version: Get Bounties for “Dreaming City” gear, complete the small tasks, and open the Bounty in the dungeon. This way, the reward transforms into equipment from the Broken Throne.
A bit more detailed: Visit Petra Venj in the Dreaming City. The NPC of the region offers items, resources, and Bounties. Of interest to you are the Bounties that list Legendary gear as rewards. You then complete these Bounties normally, but do not redeem them.
Petra Venj changes her location but always has these Bounties available
These are the two Bounties:
“Ascendant Challenge”: You can accept and complete this Bounty once a week. Where to find Petra every week and which Ascendant Challenge needs to be mastered can always be found in the Weekly Reset on MeinMMO.
“Challenge: Secret Secrets”: You can accept this task daily and get new loot every new Destiny day (current Daily Reset is 7 PM) fresh loot. We have explained which hidden missions or invisible chests count towards this here on MeinMMO: Secret Secrets in Destiny 2 – What you need to do for the Bounty
Loot from the Broken Throne without playing through the dungeon
Both Bounties can be completed in one go. Remember that you need to drink a Queen’s Leaf Tincture for many of the actions. All tasks and also the Ascendant Challenge can be completed solo in just a few minutes.
Once the Bounties are completed, you can conveniently access the Broken Throne from orbit. Once you land there, you redeem the Bounties from the menu. Our
The glitch now is that the legendary gear from the Bounties is seen by the game as a drop from the dungeon. So you don’t have to fight your way through the challenging mini-raid. Our reader Millerntorian pointed out that you should do this best without a checkpoint in the throne, as otherwise the glitch does not work properly. Before you redeem the Bounties, delete the checkpoint before approaching the dungeon.
Destiny and Bounties: The various NPCs – game-controlled characters, so no players – offer guardians numerous smaller and larger tasks. These include bounties on specific enemies, collecting items, or other things that can be accomplished while playing. Once the Bounty is completed, you receive experience points, some resources, and sometimes also gear. The game has been criticized for relying too much on these Bounties and offering players little motivation with creative tasks. Some joke that Destiny 2 might as well carry the subtitle “Bounty Simulator”. Bungie has been actively addressing this criticism since Season 13.
In this video from Cheese Forever, you can see the trick. From minute 2:00 he also shows how to quickly find 2 secrets and finish the Ascendant Challenge quickly.
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Why should I do this? Because the Bounties redeemed in the dungeon count as loot from the Broken Throne. This means that the armors obtained this way have better stats – close to 60 or higher. The weapons from the dungeon have perks that cannot roll on the regular versions and are exclusive to the Broken Throne. In the case of the rocket launcher, for example, it is “Vorpal Weapon“, which automatically gives you 15% more damage against bosses.
The “fresh” dungeon loot was introduced with Season 13 and is intended to give the popular dungeons more relevance. So you can get good armor and otherwise hard-to-obtain weapons in a very short time, up to 3 times a day.
This gear is about:
Awakening Watcher (140 Arc Hand Cannon)
Sleepless (15 Arc Rocket Launcher)
Grant (200 Void Scout Rifle)
Told Story (65 Void Shotgun)
Dreaming Dawn (armor set for Warlock, Hunter, and Titan)
Here you can see the gear (left side):
Season 13 brought the two dungeons Broken Throne and Pit of Heresy updated loot.
What do you think of the latest glitch that the guardians have found? Is it a reason to revisit the picturesque Dreaming City? After all, many complain about the numerous Bounties, but now they are also good for something. Some players joked that Bungie might now have to deactivate the Broken Throne – but that is very unlikely to happen.
On May 26, It Takes Two (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) was released, a co-op game that is currently receiving fantastic ratings on Metacritic. Especially the versions for PC and PS5 are praised in reviews, with scores in the 90s. We present the title to you and explain what players and critics love about It Takes Two.
What is It Takes Two? In the new game from the developers of A Way Out, you take on the role of Cody and May, a couple going through a crisis. Through a spell, the two are transformed into small dolls and must find a way to reverse the transformation. To do this, they master their environment, solve puzzles, and must act cooperatively, which slowly brings them closer together.
On their journey, the two experience plenty of crazy adventures. They fight against gangster squirrels, race with a sled through a snow globe, take on wasps, play a video game, and ride spiders. Only by acting together can they overcome the challenges.
You can see how it works in the trailer for It Takes Two:
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What makes it special? You can only play the co-op game It Takes Two with two players; there is no option to have a character controlled by AI. You always need a partner. This can happen either through a local co-op game via split-screen or through an online mode.
However, only one game version is needed. With the Friend Pass, you can share the title with another person, invite them to your game without the co-player having to buy “It Takes Two” separately.
Metacritic gives It Takes Two reviews around 90 on Xbox One, PC, PS5
How is the game received? The ratings from international gaming magazines on Metacritic are:
for the PS4 version 85 out of 100 points.
on Xbox One, the game receives 90 points on Metacritic
on PS5, It Takes Two is at 89 points.
on PC, the game also receives 89 points
The ratings for Xbox Series X are not yet collected on Metacritic.
This is how the international gaming press rates It Takes Two:
GameRant (PS5) – 100 points: “It Takes Two is a brilliant co-op game and will go down in history both as a classic of the genre and a contender for game of the year. There isn’t a single boring moment in the whole game, and we didn’t encounter any glitches or technical problems either. It Takes Two is nearly perfectly optimized and a must-play for co-op game fans.”
Gamespot (PS4) – 90 points: “Impressive. Takes Two is the best 3D platformer I’ve played since Super Mario Odyssey, and like that game, it has a sense of variety. You can ride on a frog or fly a plane with wings made of Cody’s boxer shorts or fight through a castle in a Diablo-like style. Despite the enormous amount of things you can do, It Takes Two manages each mechanic well.”
IGN France (Xbox Series X/S) – 100 points: “It Takes Two is undoubtedly one of the best platformers I’ve played in the last decade. The level design is incredible, and the amount of ideas regarding its cooperative elements make every second of the game so much fun.”
Shacknews (PC) – 90 points: “Playing It Takes Two brought me back to the era of couch co-op games that I experienced with my friends and family. The shared laughs, frustrations, and triumphs are an aspect of co-op gaming that I sorely missed. With imaginative and creative puzzles and unique environments, It Takes Two is undoubtedly the best couch co-op game I’ve played recently.”
Gamestar (PC) – 87 points: “It Takes Two is a fast-paced, imaginative, and incredibly creative action trip.”
Players rate It Takes Two even higher, giving it 9.1 out of 10 points on PS5 and even 9.3 on PC. We summarize a few player voices from Metacritic for you:
doberman2yk writes about the PS4 version: “Simply the best local co-op game I have ever played and I have been a gamer for 20 years!”
alivemau5 says about the PS5 version: “This is how you do a two-player co-op right. The fact that you have unlimited lives makes it so great to play the game with someone who is not as skilled in this genre.”
javellinh writes about the Xbox Series X/S version: “The best co-op experience I have ever had. The game feels simply amazing and looks that way too.”
Sensualzurbagan played It Takes Two on Xbox One: “A wonderful and incredible spectacle. It’s the perfect game for kids and adults that won’t leave you cold. A must-play for every single atom in the universe.”
helison is thrilled with the PC version: “The best thing that could happen in 2021. Everything about the game is fantastic. You should definitely play it.”
Who is the game suitable for? If you want to experience a fun co-op game for two where you must work together to solve challenges and puzzles while following a funny and beautifully told story, then It Takes Two is definitely the right title for you. You can get the game for PC, PS/PS5, and Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
Have you already played It Takes Two? Do you also think it’s as good as the international gaming press and those who have already played it?
The change to the game time in World of Warcraft is a trick to lure players into a subscription – at least that’s what Cortyn thinks.
A few days ago, World of Warcraft announced that game time would only be sold in units of 60 days for direct purchase. The options for 30, 90, and 180 days are disappearing. There is no change to the subscriptions, which is why many players will hardly notice a difference. But no matter how you look at it – the step has been taken to entice players into a subscription, hoping they will forget to cancel it.
The well-known WoW YouTuber Bellular has made a rather long stream about it, and I agree with him on almost all points. However, I would like to highlight a few of his points and enrich them with my own experiences and thoughts.
Cancellation has no reasonable justification
Why Blizzard removed the 3 options to pay for WoW for a certain period is more than just flimsy. In the blue post, it states that they “conducted a review of all services in all currencies” and based on that, made the decision to remove the game time options for 30, 90, and 180 days.
Every player just has to ask themselves what kind of “review” that was supposed to be. Were the offerings for 30, 90, and 180 days on the shelf for too long and about to exceed their expiration date?
The purely technical effort to keep these offerings in the shop is extremely low.
The only logical explanation here is that Activision Blizzard wants more revenue and longer commitments from players through this change. If anyone sees another explanation – feel free to share it in the comments.
In general, it holds true: Whenever a company restricts the available options for customers, it’s something negative. There are absolutely no improvements for the customer. Less choice “forces” players to consider an option they otherwise wouldn’t use.
Forgetting subscriptions – that’s what Blizzard is speculating on
Sure, one could say now, “Oh, I’ll just subscribe and cancel again,” and that is indeed the best option for consistent people at the moment.
But let’s be honest – hasn’t everyone here forgotten a subscription to a service somewhere or not used it during the respective period? For services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, PlayStation Plus, Crunchyroll, or Wakanim, I’ve found myself not using them for one, two, or even three months and later thought: “I could have canceled that and saved money.” I won’t even start talking about my 24 accumulated Audible credits.
That’s exactly what Blizzard is banking on with the change. They hope that players will commit to a subscription and forget it – and I honestly find that not unlikely at all. I personally know two people in my guild who suddenly realized during Battle for Azeroth that they still had an active subscription, resulting in them paying for another 3 or 6 months when they actually didn’t want to play anymore.
The thought process behind this is also quite easy to see through. If you have a subscription for World of Warcraft, no remaining game time is displayed in the Battle.net launcher. Obviously, because it automatically renews.
If you slowly lose interest in WoW, you may play a bit less, shifting your focus to other games. However, most still check in occasionally, completing daily and weekly tasks. For many players, that then slowly fades until they no longer log in.
However, the decision to cancel an active subscription must be made consciously. You have to clearly state to yourself, “The game frustrates me or no longer brings me joy; I will now cancel the subscription.” Many simply won’t do that. Regardless of whether they forget because they’ve shifted their focus to other activities or think, “Maybe I’ll want to check back in.”
With pre-purchased game time that doesn’t automatically renew, it’s the opposite.
In the Battle.net launcher, you constantly see the time remaining for how long you can still play WoW down in the left corner. In the last days and hours, this display changes color as a “warning” that the game time will soon expire.
The remaining game time is only displayed when you need to renew it manually.
But here, the thought process is exactly the opposite of the subscription. With direct game time, the player must ask themselves: “Is World of Warcraft still fun enough for me to pay again?”
The player has to make a conscious, renewed purchasing decision. They must weigh whether to initiate a purchasing process once again. This is a clear hurdle that must be overcome, and for some players, it results in no further game time being purchased. A customer is thus lost.
Subscription still deters in 2021
One last point that comes into play: A subscription is a significant hurdle.
For us long-time WoW players, who may have been there since Vanilla, Burning Crusade, or Wrath of the Lich King, this is nothing new. We’ve been used to paying subscription fees to Blizzard for over 15 years. Some readers here might have been paying for a WoW subscription for half their lives or longer. For veterans, this is everyday life, normalcy, and simply part of WoW.
But try bringing a new player into World of Warcraft and ask what has deterred them so far. For many, it’s the subscription. They don’t want to commit.
Until now, they haven’t had to. Strictly speaking, they still don’t have to now, but the thinning of the options clearly shows where the journey is heading.
Because anyone who wants to “just test” World of Warcraft with their friends and wants the cheapest option has to subscribe in order to play for 30 days. This is not only the cheapest option but also the only way to pay for the shortest period. And with every subscription, there is a chance that someone will forget their subscription and get stuck.
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Of course, I understand anyone who says now: “You have yourself to blame if you subscribe; just be more careful.” Essentially, you are right; anyone who contracts themselves to something should consider that. But the fact that Blizzard offers this commitment as the only reasonable option after there have been other methods for years – that can be held against them. They are simply hoping that people will forget or the frustration won’t be too great to cancel the subscription.
Even if it ultimately doesn’t affect me, as I have been practicing “subscribe and cancel right away” for nearly 15 years – the abolition of the game time options is negative and to the detriment of the players. There’s no way to sugarcoat that – but feel free to try in the comments.
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On the upcoming Wednesday, March 31, 2021, EA Sports will release the new TOTW 27 (Team of the Week) in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. The TOTW 27 Predictions show which players could be featured this time.
What is the Team of the Week? Every Wednesday, a selection of players who have impressed with strong performances in real football receive a new Inform special card. This Team of the Week is available for one week in the FIFA 21 packs.
The player cards represent improved versions that not only have better stats but are also more valuable on the transfer market.
These are TOTW Predictions: The predictions are community forecasts for the upcoming TOTW. Players try to guess which cards might be in the Team of the Week based on real football results.
It is important to note that these are not guarantees, but merely theoretical predictions. The TOTW next Wednesday may look a bit different than the predictions suggest.
With TOTW cards and players who might receive such cards, you can engage in trading on the transfer market. We will show you how this works here:
The Prediction for Team of the Week 27 in Ultimate Team
This week we look at YouTuber KieronSSF. This week, international matches are taking place instead of league matches. Players will be evaluated based on their performances in the recent international games.
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Many Bundesliga candidates are not represented in the TOTW this week. However, these players could be included:
Robert Lewandowski scored twice in the international match for Poland and could earn a card. However, the YouTuber sees him rather as an additional option to enhance the TOTW.
Thorgan Hazard also scored in his international match for Belgium and could receive a new Inform card in left midfield.
Werder’s Augustinsson also made it onto the scoresheet in the international matches for Sweden. The defender could receive an upgrade.
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) has an incredible amount of PvE content, but the PvP is also very versatile. We spoke with two players who mainly play PvP in ESO and asked for their opinion.
The Elder Scrolls Online is by no means a classic MMORPG. The game from the Elder Scrolls universe relies not only on group content but also on solo play and is among the best MMOs for solo players on the market.
It was released in April 2014 for PC and in June 2015 for the consoles PS4 and Xbox One, with Stadia added in June 2020. We at MeinMMO often highlight the PvE aspect of this MMORPG, and the PvP gets a bit overlooked. Therefore, we asked two PvP players what they think about it in ESO. Additionally, there are some tips for beginners and anecdotes about toxic players.
In ESO, you can also compete with other players
Who are we even talking to?
For this interview, we found two players from the community who describe themselves as true PvP fans. One is Basti, and the other is Bajinga, who first told us a bit more about themselves.
When did you start with ESO and what has been your journey?
Basti started ESO in 2016 on PS4. At that time, he was still an MMO beginner and in a very small beginner guild. So he worked hard to achieve everything up to the PvE endgame content himself, then eventually started raiding or farming skins over time. At the beginning of 2018, his interest in PvP grew stronger: “I wanted to test and build character builds.” With this interest, Basti joined a progress PvP guild with which he also started runs for the Emperor title. This Emperor is also one of the hardest trophies in ESO. In 2019, Basti switched to PC to continue playing ESO with better performance.
Basti also says: “I have paused ESO several times; the reasons were often the bugs and poor performance. You tolerate it for a while, but eventually, the frustration builds up so much that you want to play something else.” His longest pause was almost a year, and he spent it in WoW.
Bajinga started with ESO in mid-2017. Initially, he focused only on leveling, explored the maps, and tried to soak up as much information about ESO as possible. This was necessary because, in his opinion, ESO is quite complex. Even though he has paused occasionally and tested other games along with others, his path always led him back to ESO.
The PvP map Cyrodiil
Did you start with ESO because of the PvP or what sparked your interest?
Basti’s interest in PvP came first from boredom in PvE: “I found it interesting not to be bound by any meta when you want to keep up with the big ones. In PvP, you can play how you want, as long as you have fun.” Exceptions include small group PvP like Small Scale, where you should coordinate with each other to present a stronger team.
The decision to start ESO was very spontaneous for Basti: “At that time, I was talking about MMOs with a colleague at work, and he recommended ESO to me; once I started, it didn’t let me go anymore.”
Bajinga had only a limited entry and through leveling via PvE. He actually came to ESO because of the PvP:
A friend (2StronK/Vita) told me about the big PvP map. I wanted to experience that live and found it so good that I’m still here today.
Bajinga
Do you primarily play PvP in ESO, or do you also regularly engage with PvE content?
Although Basti came to ESO through PvE, he spends 80% of his time in ESO in PvP. He only plays PvE when he must or is asked if he can help out somewhere. He doesn’t care which PvE content he plays, as anything is possible for him.
Bajinga, on the other hand, also has a few favorite activities in PvE, even though he is mainly found in PvP. He is a fashion hunter: “I really like aesthetic things in games, as you can design yourself more individually, so I farm skins, titles, and colors.” He also likes to try out new sets when the meta changes, as they don’t farm themselves. As a helpful player, he is also active in his guild “Tamriels Freunde” and helps out there with dungeons and raids.
And now to the core – to PvP itself
Which character do you prefer to play in PvP?
Basti’s main character and top favorite is the StamSorc (Stamina Sorcerer) as an Orc: “This class combines the strongest mobility skill in the game (the lightning strike from the Sorcerer) with the high stamina and speed of a stamina character.”
Bajinga brings seven pure PvP characters, making it hard for him to name his favorite class: “But I’ll go with the Dragon Knight and from the race Nord, I just enjoy the gameplay the most.” And that’s what matters in PvP.
Basti says: “What I like most about PvP is the variety of building and optimizing your character without being bound to a fixed meta. You can play what and how you want, as long as you have fun.” He especially enjoys building characters and optimizing them: “Playing successfully 1vsX after such optimizations gives me an incredibly good feeling.” Otherwise, he loves being in open-world PvP in Cyrodiil, and since the removal of all the proc sets, he loves it even more. He also likes that in PvP, he has the freedom to choose whether to be in a group or solo.
Bajinga enjoys the variety that PvP in ESO has to offer: “Whether it’s Cyrodiil, the Imperial City, or Battlegrounds, the tactics are always different.” But the selection of various sets that you can combine is also incredibly vast. Bajinga describes himself as a passionate theorycrafter, which means he’s a fan of mathematical calculations in video games.
This diversity includes that you can fight either solo or as a duo or in groups in PvP. Additionally, Bajinga states that the competitive aspect in a game is much more present in PvP than in PvE.
And even though it sounds weird, seeing about 100 players fighting over a castle is nice to watch.
Bajinga
Would you recommend the PvP in ESO to others, and do you have tips for beginners?
Basti would recommend the PvP in ESO to anyone who enjoys changing their character and trying out new things. He also has a few tips for beginners:
The starting point is hard; the best tip I can give is to choose a class and learn how to play it. PvP is significantly more skill-oriented than PvE; it’s important to know your character’s strengths and weaknesses and play them well – and Cyrodiil Rule No. 1: Don’t stand in the oil!
Basti
Bajinga gives a clear recommendation for the PvP in ESO. However, he also says that you should not let yourself be discouraged at the beginning because there will always be someone who is simply better than you. It can help to talk to experienced players: “I created a small guide for our guild, for example, and a low-cost but solid beginner build.”
Otherwise, you should inform yourself; Bajinga looks at many builds online and has seen almost every PvP build from the last years. However, all this reading doesn’t help if you don’t try things out because you have to find your own playstyle.
How do you feel that the PvP in ESO has changed over the years?
Bajinga says that he has enjoyed PvP equally for years; he finds nothing better or worse. Due to changes to the sets, classes, and skills, or the addition of new sets, something is constantly changing in PvP, and that provides long-term motivation for him.
However, Basti has had so many issues with sets: “I think PvP has developed negatively in recent years; more and more proc sets have come into play that carry every player through PvP without real skill.” Additionally, according to Basti, the player base is becoming increasingly toxic; insults and teabagging have become normal in a PvP player’s everyday life. In general, the so-called ‘teabagging’ in MMOs is a common practice, as described by MeinMMO author Leya Jankowski.
Basti finds it very good that these sets are being removed from Cyrodiil and disappearing from his death recap. This removes the element of chance, and no probabilities of a proc decide victory or defeat:
PvP has now become what it should have been from the beginning: your character, your stats, your skill! That’s how PvP should be; the only thing that should be able to kill you in PvP are the skills of other players and not the sets they farmed. This makes dying much more enjoyable; you know exactly that the other player was simply better than you and didn’t just carry a stronger set that ultimately killed you.
Basti
What annoys you the most about PvP in ESO?
Apart from the already mentioned problem with proc sets that overlook the skill of players, Basti is also greatly annoyed by one thing: “Additionally, the increasing toxic behavior of many players is right at the top of the negative list. As soon as your opponent doesn’t like what and how you play, you will be insulted and teabagged endlessly.”
This has now reached the point where he knows many players who go offline when they enter PvP: “You have to wonder if this is still normal? And the answer is: Yes! That’s the normal everyday life of a PvP player.” He even has a story from personal experience:
It was particularly severe for me when I switched to PC and was out and about with the guild banner of a PvP guild (where really nice people were) in Cyrodiil. Just because of the name of this guild, I was massively insulted by two completely unfamiliar players and, wherever we met, was teabagged to a ridiculous extent.
Basti
Afterward, Basti rightfully questioned how such behavior could occur; the two guilds were indeed at odds with each other, but such behavior should not happen. And that just because of the name of a guild. Fortunately, this extreme example also remained an isolated case, but Basti states that such behavior has increased over the years: “It’s enough to have used a skill multiple times, and you will be insulted.”
This is a very difficult topic, as Basti admits, resulting in his conclusion that PvP players need thick skin not to take anything personally. Thus, passionate PvP players lose some of their enthusiasm for PvP in ESO. Basti has also noticed that the number of players engaging in PvP in ESO is decreasing, which he understands.
Bajinga is most annoyed by the server performance: “Having to press a skill five times during prime time before anything happens is quite taxing.” The issue with toxic players seems to bother him less, or he is good at ignoring such troublemakers.
At least the lasting problems of poor server performance should change with the new Champion System in ESO; have you already experienced this? Feel free to let us know in the comments, as well as what you think about PvP in ESO.
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Schalke 04 faced the best team in Europe, G2 Esports, in the League of Legends. It was about advancing in the LEC Spring Playoffs 2021. Schalke’s top laner, Broken Blade, picked an unusual champion in professional LoL: Darius. He shined with him and achieved the pentakill.
What was that for a game? The playoffs have started in League of Legends. Right in the first match, G2 and Schalke 04 faced each other.
It is a “Best of 5” series; one must win 3 games to advance:
The winner will be in the semifinals of the playoffs and waits to see who they will face next.
The loser moves to the “Loser’s Bracket” and is one loss away from elimination.
Experts agreed beforehand: Schalke actually had no chance. The betting odds stood at about 6:1 for G2.
G2 finished the regular season in first place with 14-4. Schalke was only in fourth place with 9-9.
Darius was not played in the LEC in Seasons 9-11.
Pentakill with a champion that hasn’t been played in the LEC since 2018
This was the great play: Schalke’s star this season is the top laner Sergen “Broken Blade” Çelik. Schalke acquired the 21-year-old from the US top team TSM before the season.
Broken Blade chose the axe-swinging Darius in games 2, 3, and 4. No one had picked this champion in an LEC game since 2018: he was never seen in Seasons 9, 10, and 11.
After game 2, things did not look good for Broken Blade and Schalke at all. The series went as everyone had expected: Schalke was down 0-2 and was on the brink of defeat when Broken Blade once again selected Darius as his champion in game 3.
Here, he pulled off a spectacular play, a pentakill. This is what it’s called when a player gets all 5 kills for their team.
Broken Blade faced multiple near-death situations but showed that Darius can come back from seemingly hopeless positions and secure kills. Anyone who comes close to the axe falls victim to it. Not even the tanky Sion could escape; he caught him at the last moment.
Broken Blade picks Darius 3 times – in match 5, G2 bans the champion
This is how it ended: Schalke was able to win game 4, bringing them back to 2-2.
In game 5, G2 thwarted Broken Blade’s plans: they banned his Darius and forced him onto Aatrox.
Ultimately, G2 chose a combo with Seraphine and Sion in the last game 5 that was too tanky for Schalke. They lost the last game, thus G2 won the series. In game 5, no Schalke player could stop the WoW junkie miracle.
The Pyromancer is considered a fire mage from Outriders. People Can Fly has now introduced this in a video, including an endgame build. What can the class do?
What kind of class is this? The Pyromancer masters the fire element. He is particularly strong at medium distances, but can also be played in close combat with the right perks and mods.
Through his skills, he can burn entire groups of enemies and keep them at bay. The Pyromancer’s abilities can hit enemies even through cover. The official website states: “If you want to effectively hold large groups of enemies at bay, this class is great for you!”
Now the developers of Outriders have shown how this can be played in the later endgame of Outriders – including a build with a legendary armor, the “Fire Witch” set.
Legendary armors and weapons are the most powerful equipment in Outriders. They are particularly rare, have a special design and unique mods. They are an important part of the endgame, as they significantly influence and enhance your builds.
This is what the build looks like in detail:
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This is the build: In the video, a build is used that focuses on four pieces of the “Fire Witch” set (head, chest, arms, legs) and one piece of the Reforged set (shoes). The latter we have already shown in our presentation of 8 legendary armors: See now 8 of the legendary armors from Outriders available at release.
These skills benefit from the set:
The set strengthens certain skills like Overheat through its modifications, which hits all enemies within a certain radius and buffs yourself. You can also make the position of your enemies more visible.
The “Fire Witch” set additionally gives you bonuses that reduce the cooldown of the Overheat skill to 6 seconds. Enemies are marked, allowing you and your group to deal more damage to these foes. If you kill marked enemies, you heal yourself. This is the special healing mechanic of the Pyromancer.
The second key skill of the set is the Phaser Beam. This is a powerful fire beam that pierces enemies and deals massive damage.
With the third skill Eruption, you can make enemies explode at a point. With the set, you can use Eruption up to three times before the cooldown activates.
The powerful skill combinations make enemies literally disappear into ash and fire. Despite or precisely because of the numerous foes, the Pyromancer can fully exploit his strengths. This is what the build looks like in action:
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YouTube expert sees more similarity to Diablo than to Destiny
The YouTube expert SkillUp apparently agrees and has referred to the video on the Pyromancer on Twitter as a good example that Outriders resembles the action RPG more than Destiny: “This is a good video to demonstrate how Outriders is closer to Diablo than to Destiny.”
Who is this anyway? SkillUp is a former Division YouTuber and has spent a lot of time in Destiny 2. The expert currently entertains thousands of fans with reviews of various games and discusses the industry in general. His affinity for loot shooters is evident time and again.
His readers largely agree with him and also feel reminded of Diablo. User Timeras writes: “I felt this from the beginning and have always compared the game with Diablo.”
Why this comparison? As Outriders is a loot shooter, many draw comparisons to other well-known games like Destiny, The Division, or Anthem. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has already compared the games in his opinion: Outriders looks like Destiny 2 – But in good
The developers have already addressed this in an interview with MeinMMO. While they do not avoid the comparison, they view Outriders more as an RPG shooter.
What do you think of the Pyromancer? Will you play the class? And do you agree with the Diablo comparison? Let us know your opinion.
Getting linen thread can be quite challenging in Valheim because you have to face the toughest opponents. MeinMMO explains how to craft linen and what you need the thread for.
What is linen thread? This material is one of the last that you can get in Valheim. You craft weapons and armor from linen thread to prepare for the final boss fight against the fifth Yagluth.
You get linen in the form of the raw material flax, which you can find and grow in the plains. However, you have to fight through some of the toughest and most annoying opponents of Valheim.
Getting linen thread – How to craft it
What you need for crafting: Crafting linen thread is easy. However, you first need flax. You simply need to weave the collected flax on a spinning wheel – it will take care of the rest. However, for the spinning wheel you need a workbench, which you only get after defeating Moder.
Simply put flax into the spinning wheel and the thread will be automatically crafted – just like smelting.
Where can I find flax? Flax often grows in small farming areas in goblin camps. Keep an eye out for clusters of huts in the plains – flax or barley can often be found there.
A tip for harvesting: If you use the special attack of an Atgeir, you can mow down all the flax around you without losing any. You can then simply collect it.
Flax is often found in goblin camps in the plains.
Once you have found flax, you can easily grow it. To do this, you need a bronze plow and first need to cultivate the soil. Just plant the flax.
But be careful: Flax ONLY grows in the plains! You can plant it anywhere, but it will not grow outside of the plains! Be mindful not to waste any plants.
Once you have planted flax, you need to wait. It takes about two to three days in-game (roughly 60-90 minutes) until it is fully grown. You can find more details about the times in our special on the day and night cycle of Valheim.
What you need the thread for: Once you have crafted linen thread for the first time, you will probably learn quite a few new recipes. You need the thread for:
Additionally, you will need other materials such as silver, fine wood, or black metal. Especially for the weapons, you should gather a large amount of metal. Fortunately, you can get this from the goblins that guard the flax. You can read more about it in our comprehensive guide to metals and ores in Valheim.
The journey to flax, linen, the best equipment, and the final boss can be long and exhausting. That’s why we have summarized all the important guides, tips, and support for you in a handy overview: All tips and guides for Valheim at a glance
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Destiny 2 has reached an important point, the maps for 2021 are on the table. In an interview with Nexxoss Gaming, we discuss criticism, praise, and the future of the MMO shooter.
Destiny 2 is in transformation: At the end of 2020, Bungie released the major expansion “Beyond Light”. This was a critical point for many players in Destiny 2, which was supposed to show whether the studio could manage without Activision Blizzard. The expansion was successful, but fell short of expectations, and discontent is spreading among the Guardians.
Bungie has responded and outlined its big plans for 2021. MeinMMO took this as an opportunity to talk with Nexxoss Gaming in an interview about the current state of Destiny 2 and the future of the franchise. In our conversation, there was harsh criticism, nostalgic praise, and a bold prediction.
Who is speaking in the interview? We had the opportunity to speak exclusively with Nexxoss Gaming. With his 58,000 followers on Twitch and 98,000 subscribers on YouTube, he is the largest Destiny streamer in the German-speaking area.
The native Swiss has made streaming his main profession and built up his channels around Destiny 1 and Destiny 2. He has also been a guest at Bungie to discuss the state of the MMO shooter behind closed doors and is the ideal candidate for us to philosophize about the state of Destiny 2.
Note: We have been working with Nexxoss on MeinMMO for years, incorporating his videos into guides and he also enriches our articles during the weekly Xur visits.
About the author: Philipp Hansen mainly oversees the Destiny franchise on MeinMMO. He has spent over 3,000 hours in the Destiny universe and is equally at home in PvE and PvP. His favorite activity is hunting for special weapons and then experimenting with them.
Nexxoss Gaming in interview about Destiny 2 on MeinMMO
MeinMMO: What is your opinion on the current state of Destiny 2?
Nexxoss: Difficult question, I would divide the current state of Destiny into 2 categories.
Category “Veterans”: For them, Destiny is currently more of a repetition and somewhat stretched content, at least that’s how I feel.
Category “Newbies”: For them, the game is currently interesting, as they can theoretically accomplish many things, farm many weapons or armors, and there are quite a few activities for newcomers.
I would say that the state is quite good for newcomers, but rather poor for Destiny veterans.
MeinMMO: You recently made a really long video about what is going wrong in Destiny 2. What are the biggest problems and the most severe criticisms in your opinion?
Nexxoss: The major sticking points I already discussed in the video, but generally the problem that troubles all games in this direction, content. The community has been thirsting for more content for years.
However, it seems difficult to consistently integrate a lot of new content into the game, to create new diverse things, and to keep the community satisfied in the long run. This problem has persisted from Destiny 1 and remains unchanged in Destiny 2. But maybe one should see it positively, as it allows more time for other games.
You can view the collected criticism from Nexxoss Gaming on Bungie and Destiny 2 in full length here:
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MeinMMO: Do you feel the discontent of the Guardians as a streamer and content creator?
Nexxoss: Clearly in all areas, both the view counts of the YouTube videos and the viewer counts on Twitch are going down. The communication of the community has also changed, one can very clearly feel how the fronts are becoming more extreme.
On one side are people who defend and praise everything that Destiny/Bungie presents, while on the other side are people who consistently criticize or disparage everything. Of course, this isn’t the entire community; there are also many who see it much more relaxed, but I increasingly see such extreme factions forming.
Additionally, the comments on Twitch and YouTube have also become somewhat harsher. It is very noticeable that some are expressing their discontent and frustration in their comments [laughs].
MeinMMO: Bungie recently spoke about major changes and the future of Destiny 2. What do you think about the announced plans?
Nexxoss: An extremely large topic, but I will keep it brief.
Many of the announcements (with the exception of the postponement of the “Witch Queen” expansion) sound quite good. As for me, however, I have often heard many announcements or promises before.
In other words: What has been announced is good; now it remains to be seen what will be delivered.
MeinMMO: What is your stance on the sunsetting of weapons and the fact that Destiny 2 is now moving away from it?
Nexxoss: I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I am happy that it is being removed again. On the other hand, I have finally gotten used to it and resigned myself to it, and now Bungie is changing course again.
It is a good change, but it seems a bit inconsistent in Bungie’s grand plan. Nevertheless, I am glad that weapons and armors no longer have a fixed expiration date. This always took a bit away from the value of weapons and armors, so it’s good that this is gone again.
The oracle reveals: “Destiny will not die!”
MeinMMO: What necessary changes or problems do you think Bungie is not addressing or forgetting?
Nexxoss: It’s difficult; there would be many smaller topics. Here are 2 points I find important:
One topic is PvP. I personally believe that PvP makes Destiny extremely durable and ensures that the “Destiny content drought periods” can be bridged quite decently with PvP.
I am convinced that Bungie should be more aware of the value of PvP.
Of course, many people in Destiny enjoy playing PvE and this content should also be a focus, but once the PvE content is exhausted – which it inevitably will be at some point – many members of the community switch to PvP, play there comfortably and wait for new PvE content.
It was no different in the Destiny 1 times than it is today in Destiny 2. Bungie should be more aware of this and react much faster to widespread problems regarding PvP.
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And the second point is: I personally have increasingly felt that Bungie is focusing extremely on newcomers and that the veterans are somewhat forgotten in the whole process. Of course, newcomers in the game are important; the community should grow, and new people should be enthusiastic about the game. However, there are many long-term fans […], who should not be forgotten!
MeinMMO: Bungie has now committed to Destiny 2 for several more years and is even expanding the franchise. What prediction can you make about the future of the MMO shooter? Nexxoss: I predict that Destiny will not die! A little insider joke for the Destiny community [laughs].
Joking aside, predictions are always difficult to make. However, I believe that Destiny as a franchise will exist for a long time.
Especially Destiny the Game still has many storylines that need to be told, many enemy leaders that need to be fought, and a lot of power of darkness or light that needs to be learned. In the game, I still see a lot of potential.
With all the other plans Bungie has for the Destiny franchise, it is very difficult to say. On one hand, their ideas could be extremely well received and turn out great. On the other hand, there are developer studios or producers who have tried something like this and it went pretty badly.
How it ends, we will see; however, a try from Bungie is certainly worth it. As a fan of the Destiny franchise, I naturally hope for the best.
In the community, it has long been a tradition to predict that Destiny would have finally died with DLC X or expansion Y. Guardians have been oracle-ing this since 2014, and games like Anthem were always considered the Destiny killer.
Luke Smith would be proud: Shooting and chatting with friends is a must for Nexxoss
MeinMMO: Why do you remain loyal to Destiny for years, what makes it so special for you?
Nexxoss: There are many reasons. It is a game that has accompanied you over the years.
You have met new people or even friends through it. With new or existing friends, you experienced great moments: the first raids, strikes, and PvP victories. Rare weapon drops, and so on. Those are just beautiful gaming experiences you associate with the game.
Even the hours-long chats with gaming buddies on the Tower about everything and anything are part of it.
The former Destiny head Luke Smith brought the famous quote: “Destiny is about shooting aliens in the face while talking with your friends about the Oscars”. It’s all about social aspects in the shooter.
For my part, I also started my YouTuber and streamer career with it. Through this, I have also met new people, some of whom have become friends over the years. I have turned this hobby of streaming and creating videos into my job and became self-employed through it. [In Destiny], my streaming and YouTube roots lie, if you will. I received an incredibly great community through Destiny, who now follows me on YouTube and Twitch beyond Destiny.
So it’s probably the sum of experiences and beautiful moments. That’s why I believe that very few completely detach themselves from the game; most just take a shorter or longer break when Destiny goes through difficult times. At least that’s how it is for me.
Destiny is unique but not (entirely) irreplaceable
MeinMMO: Do you have an alternative to Destiny 2 for our Guardians? Preferably a game that is already out and fits into a similar genre or attracts the same type of players.
Nexxoss: Destiny is unique in its form as it exists; it’s certainly not the only loot shooter on the market, but it is the only one that combines PvE and PvP in the way it exists. So, it feels like a one-of-a-kind on the market.
If I had to recommend something for a cozy break from Destiny, I would suggest Borderlands […]. It has a cool story, lots of humor, and a large weapon loot pool. I had a lot of fun “searching through” it with 1 to 2 buddies.
Whoever currently has no loot to hunt in Destiny can try this out in Borderlands.
We sincerely thank Nexxoss Gaming for taking the time to answer all our questions.
What do you think, does Nexxoss speak to your soul, or do you have a different view? Please share it with us and the other readers in the comments. But remember to maintain a polite tone; after all, Guardians only fight each other in PvP when Lord Shaxx is watching.
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