Here are the 5 best coop games for Xbox Series X according to Metacritic

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 4 minutes

For over four months, the new consoles Xbox Series X and Series S have been on the market. But what good co-op games are there for the Microsoft console? MeinMMO shows you the 5 games with the highest ratings on Metacritic that you can play with others.

What kind of games are these? The selection is diverse and should offer something for every type of player. From arcade games to racing games to hardcore shooters, everything is included. Our focus here is that you can play the games together with friends, family, or other players.

These are our criteria:

  • Cooperative game modes, locally or online
  • They are titles for the Xbox Series X|S
  • The games are the highest-rated co-op games on Metacritic
  • Some of the games were previously released on Xbox One

We present the games to you, provide the most important information, and show how cooperative play works.

What is the Metascore? The Metascore is calculated by the site Metacritic. The site collects reviews from various media that provide ratings for all sorts of games. The average of these reviews results in the Metascore.

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1. Tetris Effect: Connected – Metascore 89

Genre: Arcade | Developer: Enhanced | Release Date: November 10, 2020

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What to expect in Tetris Effect: Connected

What kind of game is this? Almost everyone of you should know Tetris. Tetris Effect: Connected expands the known gameplay with several extensive new game modes. These range from single-player to multiplayer to cooperative game modes. It is an improved version of the Tetris Effect released in 2018.

This is how co-op is played: You can play together with friends against computer opponents and face bosses. This can be done both online and offline.

2. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate – Metascore 88

Genre: Fighting Games | Developer: Netherrealm Studios | Release Date: November 17, 2020

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What to expect in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate

What kind of game is this? The Mortal Kombat series has been around for a long time and is one of the biggest in the genre. The games stand out due to their particularly high level of brutality compared to other fighters and are popular among fans because of their crazy story. There are a total of 37 different fighters with whom you can compete against players and NPCs. This can be done both online and locally.

On the Xbox Series X, Mortal Kombat is available in the Ultimate Edition. These are the contents:

  • The base game Mortal Kombat 11
  • The Kombat Pack 1 and 2
  • Mortal Kombat Aftermath

In total, there are two campaigns to play, along with numerous other content and the co-op mode, a kind of raid for Mortal Kombat.

This is how co-op is played: In the “Tower of Time” mode, you can team up against NPCs and complete various challenges. You earn experience points and can unlock useful items to expand your characters. There are several variants of the tower that differ in difficulty.

Otherwise, you can beat each other up with your friends in the typical versus modes.

3. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s about Time – Metascore 86

Genre: Jump’n’Run | Developer: Toys For Bob | Release Date: October 2, 2020

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What to expect in Crash Bandicoot 4

What kind of game is this? Crash Bandicoot was one of the most popular platformers in the 90s and early 2000s. Now the series has made a comeback with its fourth installment, where you have to jump through crazy levels without dying. In the fourth part of the series, you travel through various regions and face different dangers. Sometimes you have to run away from a dinosaur, sometimes you have to jump against a crazy DJ.

This is how co-op is played: The cooperative mode of Crash Bandicoot 4 is called Pass N. Play. However, you first have to play alone until you unlock the world map. Then you can play through the individual levels with up to four other players. The twist: you have to pass the controller in certain situations like checkpoints or death. The game recognizes who is up next and gives you a statistic for each player at the end.

4. Gears 5 – Metascore 83

Genre: Action Shooter | Developer: Black Tusk Studios | Release Date: September 6, 2019

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What to expect in Gears 5

What kind of game is this? The Gears series has always been at home on Xbox and is one of the most popular shooters. Gears 5 is the sixth installment in the series and a brutal third-person shooter where you need to mow down alien hordes. This can be done in both the main story and in cooperative modes. Although the title was already released in 2019 for the Xbox One, Gears 5 has been ported to Series X and S and still looks great today. At release, the shooter received amazing ratings on Metacritic and is still at the top.

This is how co-op is played: In Gears 5, you can play the story together with up to three people both locally and online. In addition, there are two extra game modes, Escape and Horde, where you can team up with other players against hordes of monsters. However, these two modes are only playable online. There is crossplay and cross-save with the PC version of Gears 5.

5. Dirt 5 – Metascore 81

Genre: Arcade Racer | Developer: Codemasters | Release Date: November 6, 2020

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What to expect in Dirt 5

What kind of game is this? In Dirt, you participate in rallies with other players. The races take place on a variety of different tracks, focusing on off-road routes. Weather, mud, snow, and all kinds of conditions must be considered, making it difficult to come in first.

The events take you around the world, whether in China, the Amazon, New York, or Norway, there is plenty of variety. However, Dirt 5 does not claim to be a simulation. The racing game is more of an arcade racer and thus accessible to everyone.

This is how co-op is played: Dirt 5 offers a 4-player split-screen. With the exception of Gymkhana and Pathfinder, all racing modes of the game can be played with up to four friends.

Is there something for you in the selection? Or do you prefer playing other games with your friends? Do you have further recommendations? Let us know in the comments.

If you are looking for more co-op games, MeinMMO has listed some more for you:

Top 25 best co-op games of 2021 for PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch – WE have chosen

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New space MMO looks like EVE Online with Transformers, shows wacky trailer

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Infinite Fleet has released a new trailer. It showcases more or less impressively what will await you in the space MMO. It feels a bit like EVE Online with influences from other games and pop classics – like Transformers.

What is Infinite Fleet? The developers of Pixelmatic describe their game as an “epic sci-fi MMO RTS”, a multiplayer strategy game. Inspirations named by the developers include EVE Online and Homeworld.

Infinite Fleet was introduced in 2018 with a trailer. Key elements apparently include space battles with large fleets and a player-driven economy. The new video introduces “larger gameplay mechanics”, although it is not entirely clear if this refers to actual gameplay.

This is the trailer: The trailer shows a battle in space, partly from the command bridge of a large battleship and partly from the cockpit of smaller fighter units. The depicted space battle reminds of the massive wars in EVE Online that players regularly conduct. EVE Online is known for players repeatedly spending thousands of euros on materials.

Infinite Fleet relies on an anime style and some interesting elements – like small and large mechs in space. After a colleague of one of the characters stops responding, she transforms her fighter into a type of spaceship-bot that shoots its enemies with an assault rifle instead of a blaster.

In the end, it is also shown how even one of the large cruisers transforms into such a mech that could rival the Power Rangers. We have embedded the entire trailer here for you:

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Farm cryptocurrency while gaming

This makes Infinite Fleet special: Apart from the crazy battles with huge space mechs and transformer ships, the MMO offers a unique economy. Players can earn “INF Tokens” here.

This is an in-game currency comparable to gold or credits known from other games. Ships are also available for this in-game currency. The major difference is: it can be stored entirely freely in a crypto wallet and can be spent from there again.

Every wallet that also supports Bitcoin is supposed to also work for INF Tokens. Similar to Bitcoin, you farm a real cryptocurrency in Infinite Fleet. Should external providers decide to officially accept the currency, it could even be traded for other cryptocurrencies, according to the official FAQ (via infinitefleet.com). The developers aim to give players full control over the economy.

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When will Infinite Fleet be released? So far, there is no concrete release date for the game. It is still in development and being tested, both by invited players and the developers themselves.

Infinite Fleet is set to be released as a PC MMO, with developers already planning crossplay and considering versions for Mac, Linux, console, and mobile.

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Pokémon GO: Community Day in April with Serperior and these bonuses

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The Pokémon GO Community Day in April 2021 is now officially announced. The event will focus on the Grass-type Pokémon Serpifeu.

When will the April Community Day take place? The Community Day in April will be on Sunday, April 11, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (local time). This gives you again, as usual, six hours to catch the event monster.

This Pokémon is included: The event monster for the Community Day in April is Serpifeu from the Unova region. It is the Grass-type starter of the fifth generation.

Serpifeu evolves into Efoserp and Serpiroyal. The shiny variant will also be available to catch during the Community Day. However, this form has already appeared during the Unova event in January. Shiny Serpifeu can be recognized by its bluish coloring.

Shiny Serpifeu Pokemon GO
This is what the family of Shiny Serpifeu looks like

The bonuses of the Community Day in April 2021

This is what to expect on the April Community Day: As the event monster of the day, Serpifeu will appear significantly more frequently than usual. Additionally, the shiny rate of the monster has been improved.

You have a good chance of catching a shiny Serpifeu. At the same time, the spawns will allow you to easily collect the necessary candies for its evolutions.

The following bonuses will apply:

  • If you evolve Serpifeu’s second stage Efoserp into Serpiroyal during the event period (or up to two hours afterward), it will learn the powerful move Flora Statue. This move has also been learned by the previous Grass-type starters during Community Day.
  • There will be triple catch Stardust.
  • Incense will last for three hours during the event.
  • There will be a Community Day Box for 1280 PokéCoins, containing 50 Ultra Balls, 4 Star Pieces, 4 Mossy Lures, and a Charged TM.

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In addition to the bonuses, there will be a “surprise” during snapshots. You may also see a Serpifeu jumping into the frame. Additionally, there will be special research for the event monster, which can be purchased for one euro.

However, it’s still quite a while until April. Now the weather week in Pokémon GO starts first.

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In Lara Croft mode, you play Fortnite completely differently than usual

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In Fortnite you can now explore “The Secret of Croft Manor”. The Croft Manor in Creative mode is not only worth a look in terms of gameplay but also comes with a reward.

Lara Croft made her Fortnite debut in the Battle Pass of Season 6, and now she has somewhat settled in. In the game’s Creative mode, you can now explore the Croft Manor.

Here’s the mode: You find the mode “The Secret of Croft Manor” in its own playlist, but it leads you directly to Creative mode, where the villa has been built. Alternatively, you can also access the villa through Creative mode itself or use the code “0116-9392-3142”.

Once you arrive at the villa, you must explore the secrets of the estate together with your team. The map is a meticulously designed level full of puzzles – and they challenge you in a different way than you are used to from the normal Fortnite playlists.

Instead of direct duels, you must solve puzzles

This is how the game runs in Croft Manor

This is what the mode demands from you: Instead of hopping onto the battle royale island, grabbing the best weapons of Season 6 and shooting down your opponents, you initially have to make do with a flashlight in “Croft Manor”. With it, you start exploring a dark entrance hall and a library, collecting puzzle pieces along the way and flipping some switches.

What follows is not one of the usual skirmishes including quick build battles, but rather a kind of puzzle game. With the help of various tools like the bow, the harpoon gun, or the grappling hook, you have to solve small tasks and find the right paths to progress in the villa.

Fortnite Lara Croft Lava
The floor is lava – and you need a good way across it.

For example, you need to find a safe way over lava, escape crumbling floors, or shoot switches to open secret doors. Don’t worry: If you get stuck, little flickering flames can give you hints on the right path. The whole thing sounds less like Fortnite, but rather more like Tomb Raider – just in a “light” version. Expecting crazy climbing passages is not necessary.

Nevertheless, the villa is definitely worth a look if you enjoy light puzzles and seek a little variety from the fights in battle royale mode. Creative mode also offers even more maps that provide an unusual gaming experience compared to battle royale:

More interesting maps in Fortnite Creative mode:

Croft Manor is, however, not only worth a look if you are looking for variety: There is also a reward for your efforts. If you solve the puzzle of the villa, you get a code with which you can secure a special spray pattern. However, you have to hurry a bit: The code is only redeemable until March 31st.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 23.03. – The March Iron Banner starts

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Today, March 23, it’s time for the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2 which brings new weekly challenges, a fresh Nightfall, an entirely new Strike, and the March Iron Banner. But what else can the Guardians accomplish?

What’s happening in Destiny 2? The new Destiny week kicks off with Update 3.1.1.1 and the usual maintenance. If everything runs smoothly, Guardians can log in again after the patch installation, by 7:00 PM at the latest, and dive into the new content.

Those who purchased the current Season Pass can especially look forward to a brand new Strike coming to the game today. Additionally, Lord Saladin returns to the Tower and kicks off the second Iron Banner event in Season 13. There, you can complete bounties and hunt for Iron Banner weapons.

And how you can secure one of the best hand cannons in the game, we’ll reveal to you here:

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The key information about the activities from March 23 to March 30.

In Nightfall: The Ordeal you can tackle the Strike

  • The Arms Dealer

at your chosen difficulty.

Playlist Strikes are available with these modifiers:

  • Arcing Burn
  • Grenadier
  • Blackout

Keep in mind that the Burn modifier stays the same all week. The other modifiers rotate daily.

Crucible: These playlists and modes are active in PvP:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Survival
  • Survival: Freelance
  • Mayhem
  • Iron Banner

Petra Venj can currently be found (Curse Week 1) at the Pavilion in the “The Shore” area. Additionally, the 2nd Ascendant Challenge is active.

These are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 13 of Destiny 2

This is how Powerful Loot is structured in Destiny 2: Powerful Loot comes in several tiers that grant you different power boosts. Correspondingly, higher tiers also grant higher power boosts.

  • Tier 1 (up to +3 over the current Power level)
  • Tier 2 (up to +4 over the current Power level)
  • Tier 3 (up to +5 over the current Power level)
  • Peak Gear (+5 or more over the Power level. The only gear that goes beyond 1300 and up to a maximum of 1310 – beyond this, level jumps will decrease by +1)

Sources for Powerful Loot in Season 13: 

Tier 1:

  • Complete 8 Crucible Bounties
  • 7 victories in the Glory Crucible playlist
  • Complete 8 Gambit Bounties
  • Complete 8 Variks Bounties
  • Finish the Nightfall: Ordeal
  • Win 7 rounds in Survival
  • Loot from a Chosen’s Hunt
  • Imperial Hunt
  • Battlegrounds (up to Tier 3)

Tier 2:

  • Gather clan experience for Hawthorne

Tier 3:

  • Decode exotic engrams
  • Exotic quests
  • Primus engrams

Top Loot:

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What does Tess Everis have in store this week?
  • The exotic emote “Eclipsing Dawn”
  • The exotic Sparrow “Heavenly Horn”
  • The exotic ship “Odrerir”
  • The exotic ghost shell “Neon Helix Shell”
  • The exotic ghost shell “Heavenly Shell”
  • The exotic weapon ornament for The Prospector “X”
  • The exotic weapon ornament for One Thousand Voices “Bonecarver’s Song”

What plans Bungie has for Destiny 2 this year, we have summarized for you here: Destiny 2 discusses the future: 9 important changes for 2021

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Destiny 2: Update 3.1.1.1 is now live – Patch notes and all information

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Destiny 2 gets the update 3.1.1.1 today, on 03/23, on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, as well as on PC and Google Stadia. This comes with maintenance work and a brief server downtime. Find out all the important times and changes here.

What’s in store with the new update? After Bungie already released Update 3.1.1 a week ago, which fixed numerous issues and bugs, they are now sending a hotfix.

In this, the developers continue to work on the game and address additional problem areas. The update 3.1.1.1 also includes various changes for Stasis.

The new update is now live and can be downloaded. On PS5, the patch is just under 240 MB.

Update 7:15 PM: The official patch notes for update 3.1.1.1 are now available. You can find them further down in the article.

Update 6:40 PM: The maintenance has just been extended by 2 hours. Another downtime is not planned, but there may be error codes and connection drops during this time.

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The patch notes are still awaited but are apparently set to arrive soon.

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Maintenance on 03/23 – Everything about the process and server downtime

These are the important times today:

  • Maintenance work is set to start at 5:00 PM German time
  • 5:45 PM the downtime begins, and the servers go offline. Players will be kicked from their activities and will not be able to log back in for the time being.
  • At 6:00 PM the servers will come back online, and update 3.1.1.1 will be available
  • After loading the new hotfix, you will be able to log in to Destiny 2 again
  • If everything goes as planned, maintenance should be completely finished by 7:00 PM.

Note: Until the end at 7:00 PM, there may be login issues or queues. Also, the communicated times are not set in stone. Particularly the rollout of the update may take a few minutes longer. Furthermore, third-party applications or even the official companion app may be completely unavailable or only have limited functionality during maintenance.

Stasis Ice Dark Class Element Destiny 2 Title
The 3 Stasis classes of Destiny 2

What changes with Update 3.1.1.1 for Destiny 2?

Bungie has already provided an initial look at the changes from hotfix 3.1.1.1. The focus is again on bug fixes as well as numerous changes for Stasis powers.

This is what Bungie has already revealed:

By the way, after the update, the March Iron Banner begins today and a brand new strike comes into play – but not for everyone.

Patch Notes for Update 3.1.1.1 of Destiny 2

Although Bungie has already communicated a lot in advance – a complete list of all changes from hotfix 3.1.1.1 was only now (7:15 PM) communicated in the form of the official patch notes. However, these are still not available in German. Until then, we have linked the original English change log below:

Also interesting:

What do you think of the changes – especially regarding Stasis? Are you happy that the icy powers are being toned down a bit? And what about Eyes of Tomorrow? Will you farm the rocket launcher after the update or take it for a stroll again? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.

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The beta of Magic: Legends starts – All about times, platforms and content

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The beta of the new, free ARPG Magic: Legends is starting. Here on MeinMMO you will find all the info about the release, timings, and content of the beta.

When does the beta start? Today, on March 23, 2021, the beta goes live. The servers should go live at 6:00 PM, and interested players can join in.

Since this is an open beta, anyone can simply join and participate. All content will be transferred to the final game once it is released. There will be no wipe.

Where can I play the beta? At the moment, the developers are offering the beta test only on PC. You have two launchers available:

Depending on which launcher you play on, you will receive various rewards. With Arc, there is the Gaven Guardian costume, the Brawler appearance for the Ogre Mortar, and two loot and mission boosts. Players on Epic will receive a free Moorland Ranger costume, Moorland Ranger creature appearance, and two loot boosts until April 6 at 6:00 PM.

With a new cinematic trailer, the developers spark interest in their new ARPG. We have embedded the trailer here for you:

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How to join the beta

If you create an account with one of the two providers above and have installed the respective launcher, you can download the Magic: Legends beta through the games tab.

Then start the game and install any possible patches. Since the game is being developed with your feedback, there may be updates and new content regularly. You will also find a registration on the official Magic: Legends website.

We were able to play Magic: Legends before the beta and gather initial impressions. If you want to know more about it, read our play report on the first steps in the new ARPG:

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Content of the beta – What’s included?

These classes you can play: Magic: Legends starts with five classes that you will all be able to play in the beta. The five classes are:

  • Geomancer – Uses the power of the earth to attack enemies with stone and lava attacks, and protects itself with a stone shield for medium to close distances
  • Mind Mage – Fights from a distance and uses its powers to control enemies and launch magical projectiles
  • Beastcaller – Strikes enemies up close with a spirit axe and summons creatures of the wilderness to fight by its side
  • Priest – Is a holy fighter at medium to close range, able to heal allies or divert damage from them; often summons angels and similar beings in its decks
  • Necromancer – Sacrifices the life energy of enemies and allies to strengthen its undead minions and fights at medium range

The classes themselves are only part of what defines your playstyle. In the beta, you will be able to find over 175 different cards (spells) and over 170 equipment items to build your build.

You build decks from the cards, which represent your actual “class” and determine how you fight. Four cards from the possible twelve in a deck are playable and return to the deck after use to be drawn randomly again.

In the decks, up to two of five different “colors” are incorporated, determining what type of gameplay the deck offers. The boss, Adam Hetenyi, personally explained to us beforehand, how the decks function in Magic: Legends and how to use them.

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This video explains the deck building in detail.

What can I discover? Magic: Legends offers a story in which you will meet many well-known characters from the Magic lore. Which ones exactly will be included has not yet been revealed by the creators.

The game offers various missions, each with its own story that loosely connects and can be repeated at various difficulties. You will visit six different areas in the realms of the world in the game and the beta:

  • Shiv – A volcanic island on Dominaria
  • Benalia – A city of churches on Dominaria
  • Tazeem – The jungle continent on Zendikar
  • Tolaria – A tropical academy on Dominaria
  • Gaven – A province on Innistrad
  • The Meditation Realm – Your own sanctum, where you can craft new cards or change your appearance

You can play the ARPG solo or cooperatively with up to three players in a group. There are also large outdoor areas in the open world where you will meet other players who are also around.

More about Magic: Legends on MeinMMO

Further class in the trailer

In the gameplay trailer for the beta, there is a short clip of another class that has not yet been playable (via YouTube, about second 20). This class wears dark armor and wields two daggers, which does not fit any other character so far.

magic legends new class daggers rogue

Arc Games themselves have already stated that this is the “Dimir Assassin” (via arcgames.com). Dimir are the spies in the world of Magic and known for their stealth and secrecy – it will probably be a rogue class.

At the moment, the assassin apparently can only be obtained randomly and through luck with booster packs in the shop. However, players advise against trying their luck, as the chances are too low (via reddit).

Update: The class is also available for purchase with gold in the game, but it costs quite a bit. In-game currency can also be exchanged for premium currency, so a purchase can theoretically be completely free.

Magic: Legends – Everything about the release of the game

When will Magic: Legends be released? So far, there is no exact date for the release of Magic: Legends. However, it is expected to be released “later this year”, that is, in 2021. We will inform you when there is a specific date.

On which platforms will it be released? At the moment, the beta is only available on PC, but the finished game will also be playable on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Due to backward compatibility, Magic: Legends can also be played on the new consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

If you are looking for more action RPGs and hack’n’slays, you can also play the new Dungeons & Dragons starting June 22, which we have already presented to you in a preview: We played the new ARPG Dark Alliance – Seems perfect for a cozy coop evening.

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Amazon Easter Deals 2021: The Best Gaming Headsets of the Week

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Amazon’s Easter Deals 2021 have started, including some headsets from Razer, HyperX, and other well-known manufacturers on offer. MeinMMO presents the best deals from the offerings.

What are these Easter deals? The Easter Deals are a special promotion from Amazon. You can expect new daily deals and special weekly offers from March 22 at 12:01 AM to March 31, 2021, at 11:59 PM. We will choose special offers and present them separately. A general overview of Amazon’s Easter Deals is also available on MeinMMO.

What do you find here? In our article, we present you the best offers from gaming headsets. Besides opinions and tests, our own experiences have also contributed to these recommendations.

You can also find more gaming headsets in our official MeinMMO buying guide on gaming headsets.

Razer Kraken – Gaming Headset under 50 Euros

Razer Kraken

Who is this device suitable for? With the Razer Kraken, you get an affordable headset with powerful bass. This device is primarily aimed at gamers who enjoy action-packed games like shooters.

This is what the device offers: Here lies the strength of the headset. Explosions and action come through powerfully, and you can perceive footsteps well in the sound. However, the headset is only conditionally suitable for listening to music, as its sound emphasis is too strong on the lows.

The headset figures well in comfort. It sits pleasantly and offers a good fit thanks to good padding on the head. The microphone is also fine and sufficient for quick communication while gaming. However, the mic is not intended for streaming or podcasts.

For additional settings on the headset, Razer’s “Synapse” software is required, but you do not have to register anymore. Instead, you can create a guest account without data. However, you will also have to forgo cloud services.

Pro
  • powerful and crisp bass
  • pleasant comfort
  • decent microphone in this price range
Contra
  • unbalanced sound, only conditionally suitable for music.

You save in the offer: Currently, you can get the headset for €48.99 (€79.99), saving 39% compared to the regular price.

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Alternative under 50 Euros – HyperX Cloud Stinger Core

Who is this device suitable for? Are you looking for an affordable headset but the Razer Kraken didn’t convince you? With the HyperX Cloud Stinger, you currently get a good gaming headset for under 50 Euros.

This is what the device offers: The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core offers precise sound, is well padded, and provides high wearing comfort due to its low weight. The microphone offers good quality.

While the mids are balanced, the highs and lows are somewhat too strong. In contrast to more expensive devices, the cable is not fabric-woven and quite thin.

Pro
  • Good microphone
  • lightweight
  • high wearing comfort
  • balanced mids
  • affordable
Contra
  • thin cable
  • highs and lows somewhat too pronounced

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Razer Nari Ultimate

Razer Nari Ultimate Gaming Headset

Who is this device suitable for? With the Nari Ultimate, Razer has come up with something special. Because in addition to decent sound quality, the goal is to use Hypersense technology to create haptic feedback. This means: when a tank explodes next to you, you also feel it as a vibration through the headset. As is typical for Razer, the Nari Essential also offers Razer Synapse software. Those familiar with it or already owning Razer products will appreciate this headset.

This is what the device offers: In theory, this sounds really cool; in practice, it can sometimes be more or less convincing. Our colleagues from GameStar describe the Razer Nari Ultimate in their test as a solid headset, noting that the haptic feedback is a nice feature but can be somewhat annoying over time.

The sound is quite usable, but it cannot always compete with other headsets. Here, the in-house competition with the Razer BlackShark V2 offers decidedly better sound. The high comfort, good craftsmanship, and long battery life are definitely on the plus side.

Pro
  • good craftsmanship
  • high wearing comfort
  • long battery life
  • extensive software
  • Hypersense provides haptic feedback
Contra
  • mediocre, sometimes too quiet microphone
  • imprecise surround sound simulation

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Razer BlackShark V2 with USB Sound Card

Who is this headset suitable for? If you are looking for a gaming headset that features a good microphone and decent sound and is also very suitable for esports, you should take a look at the Razer BlackShark V2.

This is what the Razer BlackShark V2 offers: Razer offers the BlackShark V2, a simple headset with a restrained design: the gaming headset forgoes any kind of lighting and opts for a headband with artificial leather covering, while the breathable fabric ensures that you don’t sweat under the headset. Otherwise, the device mainly consists of plastic.

The manufacturer has developed the headset for the esports sector, so the strengths of the BlackShark V2 lie here: the identification of sounds is very good, and the footsteps of opponents can be easily located in the sound image. Another advantage is the low weight of the headset; at 262 grams, it is significantly lighter than other gaming headsets.

A really good alternative to the Razer BlackShark V2 would be the Logitech G Pro X, which offers similarly excellent features but costs a few extra euros than the Razer headset. You can find both the Razer BlackShark V2 and the Logitech G Pro X in our MeinMMO headset buying guide.

Pro
  • high wearing comfort due to light weight (262 grams)
  • balanced sound image
  • high maximum volume
  • clear microphone
  • fair price-performance ratio
Contra
  • only 18 games support THX Spatial Audio
  • USB sound card usable only under Windows 10
  • rather quiet microphone

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HyperX Cloud Alpha S

Who is this headset suitable for? With the HyperX Cloud Alpha S, you get a solid gaming headset with high comfort and balanced sound. If you are looking for a high-quality headset that can impress in both workmanship and speech, you should check out the HyperX Cloud Alpha S.

This is what the device offers: The HyperX Cloud Alpha S offers you good workmanship thanks to a metal headband and decent padding. Weighing in at 310 grams, the headset remains manageable. However, if you have a smaller head, the headset may still feel heavy in the long run.

The headset features ear pads made of artificial leather. If you find this too warm during long sessions, you can also exchange them for detachable pads made of more breathable textile covering. These come with a fabric bag in the delivery package.

The sound is overall balanced and offers rich, detailed lows and decent highs. The 7.1 sound is, however, mixed; you shouldn’t expect too much here. If you want to buy the headset only for 7.1, we would advise against it. The additional bass slider is basically a nice idea but only has limited effect on the overall sound. The microphone can also convince like the sound and delivers good voice quality.

Pro
  • high-quality craftsmanship
  • high wearing comfort
  • great sound
  • detachable cable and microphone
  • extensive delivery (cable, ear pads, fabric bag)
Contra
  • mediocre 7.1 sound
  • bass slider with little discernible effect

You save in the offer: Currently, you can get the headset for €94.99 (€129.99), saving 27% compared to the regular price.

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SteelSeries Arctis Pro

Who is this headset suitable for? With the SteelSeries Arctis Pro, you get a comfortable gaming headset with great sound. The price at €279.99 is not really low. However, you get a headset with many useful features, including an external sound card. If you’re looking for a good and comfortable gaming headset, you should definitely take a look at this headset while it’s on offer.

This is what the device offers: Thanks to its adjustable headband, the SteelSeries headset offers you pleasant comfort. The device itself is kept in a simple black design and also features RGB lighting, which is subtle.

Another useful feature is ChatMix: with this, you can individually control the volume of Discord and your game. Additionally, it provides a good and coherent sound profile and a good microphone. Overall, the bass is somewhat less present than with other gaming headsets. A headset with significantly more powerful bass in the same price range would be the Beyerdynamic MMX 300.

Pro
  • high comfort thanks to adjustable headband
  • many options possible via software
  • decent delivery package (many cables and DAC)
  • balanced sound
  • good microphone
  • replaceable parts (cable and ear pads)
Contra
  • high price (without offer)

You save in the offer: Currently, you can get the headset for €189.99 (€279.99), saving 32% compared to the regular price.

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More offers for Easter at Amazon: Are you looking for more offers for gamers? Then check here: In this article, we present you the best Logitech products currently on offer at Amazon. Included is the Logitech G502 Hero, one of the most popular gaming mice from the manufacturer.

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Weather week in Pokémon GO has started – This is what you need to know

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

Today, on March 24, the big Weather Week starts in Pokémon GO. This event is mainly about Pokémon that are affected by the weather. We will show you all the bonuses and more information about the event here.

When does the Weather Week run? It starts on Wednesday at 10:00 AM local time. The event will be active for 5 days and ends on March 29 at 8:00 PM local time.

There will be special weather spawns, a stardust bonus, and a new shiny in the event.

All bonuses and shinies for the Weather Week in Pokémon GO

These are the bonuses: It’s all about rainy and stormy weather. The appropriate bonuses are:

  • Formeo appears more frequently in the wild – when it’s stormy or raining, Pokémon like Wingull or Piccolente will also appear more frequently
    • From March 24 to March 27, Pokémon that like rain will appear in the wild. These include: Aquana, Loturzel, and Flunschlik.
    • From March 27 to March 29, you will find Pokémon in the wild that like stormy weather. These include: Panzaeron, Schwalbini, and Dusselgurr.
  • The shiny form of rain Formeo is making its debut in the game.
  • In 5 km eggs, you can find: Enton, Quapsel, Wablu, Driftlon, Mantirps, Schallquap, and Piccolente 
  • The following monsters appear in raids: Flegmon, Zapplardin, Schwalboss, Pelipper, and the Therian form of Voltolos.
  • In quests and a limited research, rain Formeo appears among others.
  • Pokémon with weather bonuses give you more stardust when caught.
This is how the weather works in Pokémon GO: There are a total of 6 different types of weather in Pokémon GO. These include: rain, wind, partly cloudy, cloudy, sunny, and fog. The weather reflects the real weather in your region and attracts different Pokémon depending on the weather conditions, which then benefit from a bonus. The bonus gives you more stardust when catching and typically monsters at higher levels in the wild.

What is known about the spawns: In this event, the weather is crucial. Rain and wind enhance the event, as more event Pokémon are attracted. Also, during rain, the form of Formeo that can be shiny appears. In snow or sunshine, you will encounter Formeo forms that cannot be shiny.

Besides Formeo, there are no Pokémon among the spawns that are incredibly rare or special. Formeo is interesting mainly because the rain form is appearing as shiny for the first time.

The bonus with stardust is interesting. Pokémon with weather bonus naturally give more stardust and will drop even more of the important resource during the event.

Pokémon GO Shiny Formeo Rain
This is what the new shiny Formeo in rain form looks like.

What about raids? Here, you will encounter Voltolos in its Therian form until the event ends. The Electric-type Pokémon is among the best attackers of its type and ranks second behind Zekrom. So if you don’t have a good specimen yet, you can try your luck this week.

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What happens next? The Weather Week is the last event that will take place this month. The events for April are not yet known, but are expected to be revealed in the coming days. One thing is for sure: a new legendary raid boss will appear on March 30. Therian Boreos will become available and will appear in Pokémon GO for the first time.

All other events this month can be found here in the overview: All events in March 2021 in Pokémon GO

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Twitch streamer becomes a pro in Valorant for the top team, fired 3 days later

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 5 minutes

The Team Solo Mid (TSM) recently introduced a professional team for the tactical shooter Valorant consisting of 5 women. However, one of the women, the Twitch streamer Katherine “LunarKats” So, was already fired. Just 3 days after signing a professional contract, TSM parted ways with her. A video from 2 years ago, in which she lashed out angrily, caught up with the streamer.

That was the proud presentation: On March 17, TSM proudly presented its “all female” team for Valorant. TSM had apparently chosen Catherine “Cath” Leroux as the star of the team and wanted to support her with other talented players.

The Twitch streamer “Katherine “LunarKats” So was referred to as “one of the best players in competitive Valorant” and was acknowledged to be a kind of rough diamond with much skill.

The head of TSM, Andy “Reginald” Dinh, said: The team represented the core values of TSM.

With the establishment of an all-female team, TSM followed a trend: As early as October 2020, the second most valuable e-sports team in the world, Cloud 9, introduced its “all female” team for Valorant.

According to Forbes, TSM is the most valuable e-sports organization in the world and worth about 410 million US dollars. TSM also has the largest and most well-known US team in LoL and has signed some top streamers like Myth.

Streamer was terribly upset about fast food employees 2 years ago

This is why the streamer was fired: Just 3 days later, TSM parted ways with Katherine “LunarKats” So.

It is even suspected that one can see the exact moment when the Twitch streamer learned that it was probably going to be over soon. In a Twitch clip, it can be seen that LunarKats interrupts her stream and urgently needs to leave.

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The streamer was caught by a Snapchat post from 2019, where she was terribly upset about employees in a fast-food restaurant. Someone had been mean to her.

In a fit of rage, the streamer then exploded on Snapchat. She says: At that time, she frequently made these “rant videos” because they were well received by the fans. It was considered funny when she got angry and went off on one. But in this case, she apparently crossed all boundaries.

LunarKats later referred to the video as a “rant”; the streamer was really cursing there. She says: She regretted the video after only a few hours back then, thought it was not good how she came across in the video, and also apologized for it.

That is something she did. That is something she said.

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This is how euphorically TSM announced the new team a week ago.

What’s behind it: The case of LunarKats seems to be another example of the adage “The internet never forgets.” Many current e-sport players have been online and on social media since they were teenagers and do not always behave impeccably. When they later get a job, their previous escapades often come back to haunt them.

For Twitch streamers who are solo, this is not a big problem. For example, there is a video of the German Twitch streamer MontanaBlack, where he terribly rants about a McDonald’s in Buxtehude (“The biggest son-of-a-bitch place there is”). The place apparently dared to close on time, even though MontanaBlack still wanted a burger (via youtube):

  • For the German streamer, his rant against McDonald’s ultimately had no consequences
  • For e-sport players who represent a team, like LunarKats, such behavior is difficult and ultimately led to her departure from TSM
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MontanaBlack also has his conflicts with fast-food restaurant employees.

The nasty thing about the story of LunarKats is that she already regrets her behavior back then and apparently has changed. But it seems that just one such serious misstep can close off such a valuable career opportunity right after it had opened.

Another example of why it’s good to occasionally delete “youth sins”:

Overwatch reporter learns “The internet never forgets” the hard way

The responses to the video were so negative that LunarKats deleted it just a few hours later in 2019 and no longer has a copy of the nasty work.

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However, someone saved the Snapchat video back then and showed it to the TSM bosses in 2021, after they had just introduced LunarKats as a new team member for Valorant. The video led to TSM’s decision to part ways.

The streamer says: What she said in the video was really wrong and inexcusable. After that, she also stopped getting so upset. When she looks back today, she feels ashamed and is disappointed in herself.

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The Twitch streamer accepts full responsibility for her dismissal and even thanks the community that holds her “accountable”. In 2019, she had hardly any viewers and did not feel any consequences when she was so terribly upset about the employees in a fast-food restaurant. Now she feels the consequences clearly.

She blames TSM for nothing: They approached her with the video. The parting was then “mutual.” It is said that TSM wanted to protect her from someone using the video against her. But this video now hangs over her and she has to deal with it.

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This is how euphorically TSM announced the new team a week ago.

What’s behind it: The case of LunarKats seems to be another example of the adage “The internet never forgets.” Many current e-sport players have been online and on social media since they were teenagers and do not always behave impeccably. When they later get a job, their previous escapades often come back to haunt them.

For Twitch streamers who are solo, this is not a big problem. For example, there is a video of the German Twitch streamer MontanaBlack, where he terribly rants about a McDonald’s in Buxtehude (“The biggest son-of-a-bitch place there is”). The place apparently dared to close on time, even though MontanaBlack still wanted a burger (via youtube):

  • For the German streamer, his rant against McDonald’s ultimately had no consequences
  • For e-sport players who represent a team, like LunarKats, such behavior is difficult and ultimately led to her departure from TSM
Twitch-MontanaBlack-Niederlage.v1
MontanaBlack also has his conflicts with fast-food restaurant employees.

The nasty thing about the story of LunarKats is that she already regrets her behavior back then and apparently has changed. But it seems that just one such serious misstep can close off such a valuable career opportunity right after it had opened.

Another example of why it’s good to occasionally delete “youth sins”:

Overwatch reporter learns “The internet never forgets” the hard way

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EA defends FIFA 21 against the allegation that the best team costs 100,000 euros

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

After YouTuber ScudzTV posted a calculation showing how expensive and time-consuming it is to obtain top cards in FIFA 21, EA responded and addressed the calculation.

This is the calculation in question: FIFA YouTuber ScudzTV calculated that it would either require 900 hours of gameplay or cost 100,000 euros to build a top team in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. This calculation was made after EA assured in an interview with The Mirror that all items in the game can be “obtained without ever spending money, with purchases being completely optional.”

EA Rejects Criticism and Defends Ultimate Team

This is what EA Sports says: In a new interview with Mirror Football, EA addresses the YouTuber’s criticism and questions “the premise of these theories.”

EA criticizes that the calculation contains “many assumptions.” For instance, “you cannot calculate how many coins you can earn through trading, as it depends on the trader’s skills.” Additionally, EA points out the lack of mention of SBCs (Squad Building Challenges), tasks, and drafts, which also contribute to building one’s club.

Then the developer explains: “FIFA is a game of skills. A player’s ability is the biggest factor in the outcome of matches or challenges in FIFA – a strong player can be successful, regardless of whether their team consists of bronze, silver, gold cards, or a mix.”

“You don’t need the highest-rated players to win. In the real world, no football club has the best players in all 11 positions.”

This is what SkudzTV’s example team looks like

Subsequently, EA compares the football simulation to real football and states: “Investing in FIFA is a decision that players can make, just like in the real world. Some clubs are built through investments, and this is the decision of owners, front offices, and managers in real sports, just as it is in EA Sports FIFA.”

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However, if you want to have the best players in your team to get better for Ultimate, you could do that without additional investment and “start an online match and select Liverpool, Manchester City, or PSG there.”

That’s why the topic is so sensitive: EA is constantly faced with accusations of Pay2Win in Ultimate Team. Players who invest a lot of money in FIFA can get a competitive team much faster than players who refrain from using real money.

Interestingly, there’s the test conducted by YouTuber Trymacs, which shows what happens when one invests over 4,000 euros in FUT.

The problem mainly lies with the probabilities of top cards in packs, which make it almost impossible to pack the best cards in the game. While there are ways to obtain strong special cards like Guendouzi through gameplay without coins, most of these players become insufficient over time to keep up with the absolute top stars.

Furthermore, many FUT players are frustrated by the weak rewards of the highly competitive Weekend League. These need a complete overhaul:

That’s why the Weekend League urgently needs better rewards

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Valheim: New Update Changes Console and Admin Commands – Here’s How It Works Now

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The survival MMO Valheim has received a new update. This changes, among other things, the use of the console and admin commands that can make the game easier. MeinMMO explains what the patch notes mean for you.

What kind of update is this? Patch 0.148.6 was released today, March 23, 2021, on Steam. It primarily includes numerous bug fixes and minor adjustments for better game quality, but also changes with greater impact, such as:

  • Campfires, signal fires, and fire pits now take damage when they cause damage themselves
  • The harpoon can no longer impale bosses
  • The console does not work by default in the game and must be activated beforehand – this also makes admin commands (‘cheats’) more difficult to use

The effects of the adjustment to the harpoon are quite obvious. You can no longer impale bosses and simply drag them into a pit to deal with them easily from above. You now have to fight them normally – use our guide for all bosses in Valheim if you have trouble in combat.

The other two changes go a bit deeper. We explain what they mean and how you can still use the features. You can find the full patch notes in the developer’s post on Steam.

Using admin commands after the update – Here’s how

What has changed: With the new version of Valheim, you can no longer use the console by default. You must first set it up with a launch command.

Additionally, the activation command for commands and cheats has now been changed, and there is a warning when you activate the commands. This indicates that the developers advise against using these commands.

How do I now use admin commands? If you still want to play with admin commands, you must activate them beforehand via start argument:

  • search for the entry for Valheim in your Steam library
  • right-click and select “Properties”
  • there, under the “General” tab, you will find the line “Launch Options”
  • enter “-console” in the text box here
Valheim console steam
You need to enter the argument here. The argument “-window-mode exclusive” can help to achieve more FPS in Valheim.

With this, you can open the console as usual with F5 in the game. If you want to use admin commands, you must now activate them with “devcommands”, no longer as before with the command “imacheater”. In our guide, we explain exactly how to use admin commands in Valheim and what they are.

What are admin commands? Strictly speaking, these are “cheats”, but such in the classical sense, as old veterans might know from older GTA parts to cheat all weapons or tanks. They have nothing to do with aimbots, wallhacks, and other cheats from competitive games.

In survival games, such commands are often used to enter a creative mode and build freely or to look around the world. In a multiplayer environment like on a server in Valheim, they usually do not work.

Update changes fire – What does that mean?

What has changed: Another change is that fire pits now take damage themselves when they cause damage. This means: if you burn yourself at a campfire or an enemy runs through, the fire must be repaired over time.

A campfire takes about 10% of its durability as damage when it damages a player, meaning it can burn him 10 times. A signal fire can withstand double that.

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Why is this important? Recently, players have been coming up with creative ideas to defeat enemies. A particularly popular one is the “Greydwarf Toaster 5000”, which allows many resources to be farmed.

In this idea, players dig a hole around the spawn of enemies and fill it with fire so that the enemies burn directly when they fall in. In other methods, players simply lure bosses through campfires and let them slowly die without really risking being attacked. Both methods do not work as efficiently with the new change anymore.

Valheim is still in full development, and the developers are currently preparing the first major update “Hearth and Home”. However, we do not yet know when that will come. Nevertheless, Valheim is already one of 5 co-op games in early access on Steam that you should test.

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Fortnite: In Season 6 you can transform into items

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The transformation into an object is possible in Fortnite Season 6. With some neutral characters, you have the option to transform into an item on the map.

What does this mean? Did you think this feature would be forever limited to Prop Hunt maps in Creative mode? You are wrong! In Fortnite Season 6, transforming into a specific object becomes a function accessible in Battle Royale mode.

But rest assured, not all players will be able to transform into an object with a snap of their fingers: Only rare NPC characters on the island will be able to offer you this transformation.

Where are the characters that can transform you?

fortnite characters transformation map
These are the locations of the NPCs that can transform you

Where can you find the special NPCs? At every marked spot on the above map, you will find an NPC character that has the ability to transform you into a random landscape object (chair, barrel, trash can…) for a few gold bars. If you still need gold bars for that, we have a guide here, on how to collect bars faster.

The function is mostly fun, but it can be very dangerous against unsuspecting opponents!

Once disguised and if you stand still, nothing distinguishes you from a real background object. However, if you use a weapon, you will come out of the disguised form.

It seems that Epic Games has decided to keep some features of Season 6 accessible to players while disguised. This is the case, for example, when stealing with a chicken, which can be done in the form of objects, as seen in this Twitter clip from MrSavage:

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As a reminder: The transformation into objects was previously the property of an alternative game mode called Prop Hunt, where one player must uncover the others hidden in the form of objects. This form of giant hide-and-seek is still one of the most popular modes in Creative mode.

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ESO: 7 Easy Tricks to Earn Gold Passively

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

Gold plays a significant role in almost every MMORPG, including The Elder Scrolls Online. However, to earn a lot of gold, you don’t necessarily have to farm actively. We will share tricks that allow you to gain more gold with your normal gameplay routine.

What does passive mean? We at MeinMMO have already revealed in a guide how you can actively farm gold in ESO. There are specific grind spots, crimes, trading, and other farming methods. But these require that you actively work towards your gold and adjust your playstyle.

Instead, we want to give you tips that allow you to gain more gold without having to farm actively. We will now present 7 of them to you.

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Salvage equipment instead of selling it

During your adventures in ESO, you will be bombarded with all kinds of equipment. This accumulates in your fairly small inventory and is often sold to merchants for a few gold coins.

However, it is more effective to salvage the equipment at one of the crafting stations. By doing so, you will receive:

  • Raw materials
  • Improvements
  • Style gear

These are often worth much more than if you had sold the armor as is. Be careful: it can also happen that you have rarer equipment. This should then be sold, of course.

If you want to maximize your profit from materials, you can also benefit from certain bonuses from Champion Points, such as “Meticulous Disassembly” in the “Skill” tree and unlock new passive bonuses for disassembly with your skills.

Afterwards, you will naturally need to sell them to players or can use them yourself to craft something. Additionally, there’s the side effect that you also level up your professions through this, so you can benefit from a complementary tip.

Refine raw materials first

A tip from the crafting side is to refine found raw materials before selling them. Iron ore becomes iron ingots, raw hide scraps become raw hide. Again, you can easily earn more money without much effort.

Passive materials through crafting

Through crafting, you can unlock a special skill that passively supplies you with materials daily. Each profession has such a collection effect. You can simply skill them if you have skill points left and thus improve your daily income.

ESO passive materials
Passive materials couldn’t be easier: With this skill, you receive materials daily.

More gold through Champion Points

If you really don’t want to do anything for your bonus gold, you can invest leftover Champion Points from the “Skill” tree into the talent “Golden Fingers.” This simply increases your gold income passively by up to 10%.

Take loot from the environment and hope for furnishing plans

Whenever you are in a dungeon in ESO, you should keep your eyes peeled. There are often hidden chests, cabinets, and other objects that you can open. And these objects often contain truly interesting treasures, including furnishing plans.

These plans can be used personally or sold. When sold, they often bring in a lot of money.

Also, there’s a bonus with Champion Points that you can unlock, such as increasing the quality of items in chests or the chance of additional furnishing plans. The great thing about housing in ESO is that it not only has an aesthetic effect but also some practical items that you should definitely acquire.

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Spend PvP currency wisely

If you are not much involved in PvE and dungeons to benefit from the furnishing items, you can use PvP and earn a lot of money with the right tricks.

You earn two currencies through PvP:

  • Battlegrounds and Cyrodiil give you AP
  • Imperial City rewards you with Tel Var and some AP

If you want to earn gold here, you need to be a bit more active and check which materials and items are currently particularly valuable. The goal should be to earn one gold per AP as well. Nevertheless, you will first collect the AP through your adventures in PvP. However, be aware that some items become bound to the character upon purchase, while others are tradeable.

The YouTuber Arttea shows how the conversion of money works. She also advises keeping an eye on current prices:

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Collect antiquities

With Greymoor, antiquities were introduced into the game. Through this, you can earn items for housing as well as mythical equipment. However, the system also provides items that can earn you gold, including:

  • Style materials that can only be acquired through antiquities and are still somewhat rare
  • Indeko – Runes
  • General equipment that can be sold or salvaged

This makes antiquities a lucrative area of the game that can be passively utilized, such as while you are questing, exploring, or completing other tasks in the world.

How did you like the tips? Do you have additional tips that we should add to this guide?

In 2021, the new expansion Blackwood will be released for ESO. We have summarized all the important information here:

ESO: Everything about the new expansion Blackwood and the content in 2021.

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WoW: New Mount in Burning Crusade Beta – Is an Ingame Shop Coming?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Dataminers have found a new mount in WoW: Classic – in the Burning Crusade beta. The fear of a cash shop is growing massively.

For a few hours, players had hope that the Burning Crusade Classic beta would start, but it turned out to be a false alarm. A bug in the Battle.net app allowed some players to download the client for the beta. However, even though the beta has not started yet, data miners have already dissected some of the game data and found something interesting: a new mount.

What kind of mount is this? The mount is named “Viridian Phase-Hunter” and has the model of a visually enhanced phase stalker, as players know them from the woods of Terokkar. With a saddle and some armor, this mount looks quite impressive.

The colleagues at wowhead made a small video to show what the mount will look like:

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However, this also raises the question: How could this mount come into the game?

This is the concern of the players: Many players fear that Blizzard will introduce an in-game shop selling mounts, pets, and similar items. The introduction of the WoW Token, which provides a legal way to buy gold, could also be conceivable.

Players are afraid that more and more retail elements will seep into WoW Classic, which is particularly concerning for many regarding the cash shop.

Some Classic players want to have their purist experience, in which options like the in-game shop and purchasable mounts do not exist. This would destroy the “spirit” of Classic and Burning Crusade and would increasingly resemble Retail – the game they explicitly do not want.

What other options are there? In various forums and on Reddit, there is lively discussion about this find, but other possibilities regarding what this mount could mean are also being considered. Besides a purely shop mount, several options are conceivable:

  • Mount as a Promotion: The mount could be tied to a promotion, such as completing a task within the first months to reach level 70 or simply coming back to the game with BC Classic.
  • New “Collector’s Edition”: A digital “Deluxe Edition” of BC Classic is also being discussed. This could include a character boost along with the mount to make the offer more appealing.

However, it seems clear that Blizzard will bring “new” content to BC in one way or another, as this mount was indeed found in the Burning Crusade game data and not from Retail WoW. However, it is quite conceivable that the mount could end up in both versions of the game as part of a “cross-promotion”.

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More cash services are coming anyway: It has been clear for some time that Blizzard wants to offer more and more services in Classic and BC Classic. The character boost to level 58 sparked wild discussions and is still disliked by many players. It is intended to help players quickly get into the shattered world at the release of BC Classic to experience the “new” content.

What do you think about it? Do you think it’s good if there are a few new mounts in Burning Crusade Classic, and would you even buy them? Or is that absolutely unthinkable and should Blizzard quickly discard?

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  2. reddit.com/r/classicwow/

Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour Today with Gehweiher – Not Worth It for Everyone

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO starts today, March 23, with the Spotlight Hour featuring Gehweiher. We will show you all the bonuses and let you know which trainers should take advantage of the hour.

What is a Spotlight Hour? This event takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO and focuses on a special Pokémon for one hour. The monster appears particularly frequently and a matching bonus rounds off the Spotlight Hour.

This week features the Water and Bug-type Pokémon Gehweiher. It is the first preview of the Weather Week coming up soon. We will reveal everything about its usefulness and the trainers who should not miss this event.

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When does it start? The event starts today at 6:00 PM local time. The bonuses are active for exactly one hour, and at 7:00 PM you will find normal spawns in the wild again.

What bonuses are there? As usual during the Spotlight Hour, the spawns will be increased again. Additionally, almost every Pokémon in the wild will be a Gehweiher. You can easily catch around 400 Pokémon in the hour with the right route.

Furthermore, there are double experience points for catching Pokémon. With a Lucky Egg, this bonus is doubled again – resulting in four times the XP.

This is the story of Gehweiher: It is also known as the “Water Strider Pokémon” because it has the ability to glide over water. It benefits from rain, as it becomes faster and more agile. Some Gehweiher can even regenerate their health in the console games through the ability Rain Dish if it is currently raining.

The evolution of Gehweiher, Maskeregen, is no longer Water-type, but rather Bug and Flying types. Unlike Gehweiher, it can actually fly. Moreover, it tends to be averse to rain, and its delicate wings are susceptible to water.

Are there Shiny Gehweiher? No, the shiny form of Gehweiher is not yet in the game, and you will not be able to catch it during the Spotlight Hour. Therefore, the hour is less interesting for Shiny hunters.

Who should play the Spotlight Hour? Trainers who still need experience points in Pokémon GO should take advantage of the hour. Those who do not value XP or are already at the maximum level of 50 can comfortably skip this hour.

Gehweiher and its evolution Maskeregen play no role in the meta of Pokémon GO. Even in the PvP league, Maskeregen is not really useful. So if you are looking for a strong attacker, you will not find one in this Spotlight Hour.

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What’s next: March is slowly coming to an end, yet a lot is still happening in Pokémon GO. Soon, the Weather Week will start, which will even bring a new Shiny into the game.

A detailed overview of all events that you can expect this month can be found here: All events in March 2021 in Pokémon GO

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YouTuber buys Gaming PC for 1400 dollars at China shop Aliexpress – He has so much stress with it

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

A YouTuber buys a gaming PC on Aliexpress for 1400 dollars. However, he has less joy with it than he had hoped. Because he is confronted with a whole lot of problems.

What it’s about: The YouTuber Dawid Does Tech Stuff regularly presents gaming PCs and especially pre-built PCs on his channel. He disassembles these PCs and tests them for their value.

In his current video, Dawid bought a pre-built PC for 1400 USD on Aliexpress. The PC is advertised with an i7-10700K and RTX 2060/2070 Super, which initially sounds like a good deal for the price.

Who is Aliexpress? Aliexpress is an online retail platform that allows small businesses in China and other countries to offer products to online buyers internationally. Some also refer to Aliexpress as the Chinese Ebay. Similar to Ebay, there are many merchants here, some more or less known.

He explains in the video description that the pre-built PC has been an “emotional rollercoaster” for him. What he experienced is presented in our article.

We have embedded the entire video from Dawid in this article. Here you can watch him with more or less enthusiasm take the PC apart:

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Pre-built PC for 1400 USD poses challenges for YouTuber

The package with the gaming PC arrives well packaged at the YouTuber’s place. Already at first glance, Dawid notices several problems.

These are the problems with the PC:

  • The water cooling is not securely screwed into the case. In hindsight, he realizes that the poor case is also responsible for this.
  • The computer has 2 stick RAM installed. However, they are in the wrong RAM slots of the PC.
  • The PC has a RTX 2060 installed. However, it has been used before, as the YouTuber points out.
  • The manufacturer has been very generous with thermal paste, as it is also spread on the case, the motherboard, and the RAM (seen at 5:19 and 7:20 in the video). There’s also way too much of it on the processor.
  • The motherboard and the power supply are both of good quality. However, the cable management is bizarre and more pragmatic than sensibly thought out.
  • When he starts the PC, he gets a Chinese version of Windows. After a reinstall, he struggles with blue screens. According to the YouTuber, the problem was a RAM stick that was likely defective.
This is what the gaming PC looks like after some adjustments that the YouTuber Dawid bought for 1400 dollars.

What performance does the PC have? The performance of the device is quite reasonable for its conditions. The YouTuber also demonstrates this with his benchmarks:

  • Far Cry 5 (1080p, Ultra) Avg: 105 Fps 1%: 70 Fps
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p, Highest) Avg: 114 Fps 1%: 87
  • Rainbow Six Siege (1080p, V. High) Avg: 230 Fps 1%: 153

The performance of the water cooling is also decent. The graphics card and processor stay around 60 degrees while gaming, which are good numbers. By the way, you can tell us in a survey what is important to you when buying a graphics card:

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This is his conclusion: At the end of the video, he explains again that the PC has been an “emotional rollercoaster.” At first, he approached the matter enthusiastically. However, the problems with the RAM and the incorrectly mounted water cooling cost him a lot of time and nerves. Overall, he is surprised that it hasn’t been as bad as he had feared.

His next project is supposed to be a 400-dollar PC that he also wants to order on Aliexpress. After having so much fun with the last build, he wants to find out what a buyer gets for 400 dollars.

The test with the 400-dollar PC has now been done by someone else: YouTuber Austin Evans purchased a gaming PC on Amazon for 450 dollars and tested what he gets for the money. Unsurprisingly, not everything that says gaming is actually gaming.

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These construction errors from the video should be avoided

You should pay attention to this when assembling: The errors that Dawid criticizes in his video on the computer should also be considered when building your own. Many of these errors will otherwise make your life difficult during assembly:

  • So you should pay attention to put the RAM sticks in the correct slots during assembly.
  • You should be very careful with thermal paste. Often, less is better than more. Because thermal paste should only compensate for the unevenness on the processor and not cover the entire system.
  • Screw all parts into the case firmly, so that nothing wobbles. It’s already helpful to look in advance at which parts you want to install before buying your case.
  • If you are looking for helpful tips, check out the detailed PC building guide at GameStar. Here you will be guided step by step.

More tips for building a PC yourself: We at MeinMMO also have a few tips for you if you want to assemble a PC yourself. These 7 tips before building a PC that you should consider. Here we explain to you, among other things, why you shouldn’t save money on the power supply and should pay a little extra. You should also take enough time when building your PC.

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Outriders: How long does the demo of the loot shooter last?

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

Since the end of February, Outriders is playable in a demo. In the trial version, interested players can play the beginning of the main story. But how long will it be available?

Unlike most loot shooters of recent years, Outriders has not released a beta version. Instead, the developers at People Can Fly opted for a more old-school approach and released a demo version that has been available since February 25th.

What’s included in the demo: You can play the first story chapter of Outriders, including character creation, class selection, and side missions. During these, you can level up to level 7 and unlock 5 of a total of 15 world tiers.

The demo is completely free and can be downloaded on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4. But how long will it last?

What is the difference between a beta and a demo?
It varies from case to case. Beta versions usually do not correspond to the release version of a game and serve for stress testing certain mechanics, such as online features. Also, betas usually end after a short period.

Demo versions are typically a small part of a game that is considered finished and serves as a demonstration. They are less about testing features. Nevertheless, demos can be used to gather feedback and improve certain things.

How long will the demo last?

Will the demo remain after release? Yes. Currently, there are no known plans for the demo to become unplayable after the official release of Outriders. So if you’re still undecided, you can try Outriders anytime in the free demo and then still think about the release version.

This is especially interesting because progress from the demo will carry over to the main game. You can try out any of the four characters and find cool gear like legendary weapons right away.

All important information has been summarized for you here by MeinMMO: All information about the free demo of Outriders

When will Outriders be released? The loot shooter is set to be released on April 1, 2021. Then Outriders will come out for PC (Steam, Epic), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Google Stadia. Xbox players who own the Game Pass can be particularly happy. Outriders will be included in the Xbox Game Pass at launch.

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What is Outriders actually? The third-person shooter focuses on story, RPG mechanics, and looting gear. The story is set in a dark sci-fi setting where humanity lands on a new planet called Enoch. There, a variety of dangers await, both from other humans and from alien and supernatural threats.

Have you played Outriders yet? If so, will you give the game a chance at release? Or does the loot shooter leave you cold? Let us know in the comments.

If you’re interested in Outriders, we have here for you 5 things you should do in the demo before release.

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ESO will soon give you a first glimpse of the new expansion Blackwood – Here’s how you can participate

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Do you want to learn more about the new expansion Blackwood of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox Series One and Xbox Series X/S)? Then you should join the livestream from Zenimax Online on March 31st. We will explain to you how to participate.

What can you see in the livestream? The developers of the MMORPG ESO want to give you an early insight into the gameplay and features of Blackwood, the next major expansion. You can expect new information, and the team hinted that you will learn a bit more about the upcoming update of ESO for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

When does the livestream start? It starts on March 31st at 9 PM. But you can tune in for the preshow from 6:30 PM.

You can follow the livestream here: You can watch on the Twitch channel of Bethesda.

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ESO fans should not miss the livestream for Blackwood

What do we already know about ESO Blackwood? The next major expansion of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online represents the highlight of the major story “Gates of Oblivion”, which you will experience throughout the year. You will explore a new area with the Dark Forest and the realm of Oblivion plays a significant role, where you will encounter the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon.

In addition to the new zone and a new story, you can also expect a major feature: NPC companions who will accompany you on your adventures. With these, even solo players should be able to conquer more challenging dungeons.

ESO Glutflammenpony Pet
If you follow the Blackwood livestream, there is a glowing flames pony as a Twitch drop.

That’s why you should tune in as well: Besides the information about Blackwood, you can grab some items. There will be Twitch drops during the show that include the following items:

  • Crown Ouroboros Box
  • Glowing Flames Pony as a pet

Make sure to link your ESO account with Twitch. To do this, log in on the MMORPG’s website and click here on “Linked Accounts”. Then select Twitch and click “Authorize”.

Do you want to know more about the new expansion? We talked to ESO experts and YouTubers Alex0s and MiezeMelli about ESO Blackwood.

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