A seemingly youthful Japanese influencer has specialized in motorcycles and discussed them through social media channels like Twitter. But now it turns out: Behind the young woman is a 50-year-old man with a talent for editing photos.
Who is the influencer? On Twitter, a young-looking woman has been showing herself since 2019, posing with motorcycles in biker gear. The account azusagakuyuki now has 21,000 followers on Twitter.
There are photos of her with motorcycles, photos of landscapes, her food, pictures of her apparently holding an energy drink in front of the camera for money – a perfectly normal account of a Japanese influencer, one would think.
This was the suspicion: Some users noticed early on that something was off with the Twitter account, as the Daily Mail reports. Because in some reflections, the face of the influencer was not visible, but rather a completely different face.
50-year-old man with great hair transforms into young woman
This is what came out now: A Japanese TV crew tracked down the biker and found out: When the person on the motorcycle takes off the helmet, a man in his prime with long hair is revealed, not a young woman.
The Japanese man is named Zonggu, is 50 years old, and says he uses things like “FaceApp” to transform into a young, beautiful woman because no one wants to see “the old uncle.” He transformed into a woman to gain popularity and attract more reactions to his photos.
Fans had suspected before that photo editing was at play, but thought it was just “normal photo-shopping,” as is common on social media: A young woman wanted to make herself look more attractive.
Once Zonggu started posting as an influencer on Twitter, he apparently couldn’t stop.
The man says he enjoyed getting so many likes and retweets for his Photoshop skills, which he took as a compliment for his work. He liked being suddenly an internet celebrity.
This is how it is perceived: In fact, the account has grown since the true identity was revealed. Many are amazed at how well the man managed to appear as a young influencer.
Women are quoted saying: “This guy is prettier than me.”
This is what it looks like when you have maxed out your Photoshop skills.
The story of the beautiful influencer can be related to much in the online world. Anyone who navigates in MMORPGs will quickly notice that behind some attractive elves is a man hidden, and behind some burly warriors is a woman:
Some men complain that women have it much easier to gain attention online because they already have an advantage due to their gender. For example, a streamer in Overwatch pretended to be a woman to prove that women receive more attention than men. This actually led to a long discussion in the community until Blizzard exposed him.
Some women, on the other hand, complain that they are not taken seriously as gamers. Even when they achieve outstanding performances, it is said that the gamer is only successful because she is a woman.
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Destroying inhibitors in League of Legends plays a crucial role. They grant the attacking team super minions and make the Nexus vulnerable. However, their respawn takes those bonuses away. This became a bitter fate for one team.
What happened? The reddit user Bersiee posted a video showing a particularly frustrating situation in LoL. The red team was actually dominating and ahead in kills, gold, and towers.
After winning a team fight for blue, however, the tide was about to turn. The team tried to defeat Baron afterwards and then push to the enemy base to win the game.
Instead of stopping the blue team from their plan, Camille from the red team decided to run into the enemy base and finish the game. But a small timing error prevented this.
What did she fail at? The enemy inhibitor had already been destroyed and Camille was pushing along with her minions and a super minion towards the last towers. After that, the only thing in her way was the Nexus. She should have been able to defeat it with ease.
But what Camille did not consider was the respawn of the inhibitor. It reappears every 5 minutes. As long as all 3 inhibitors are alive, the Nexus cannot be attacked.
And the unfortunate respawn happens exactly at the moment she would have launched her final attack on the Nexus.
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What happens then? The blue team was timely finished with Baron and Diana returned to her own base. There, she prevents Camille from attacking the inhibitor again.
The rest of the blue team then manages to defeat the opponents in a team fight and wins the game afterward. So the difference between the victory of red and blue was just one auto-attack.
Players are already frustrated while watching
How do the reactions to the clip look? Under the video, there are several comments that sympathize with Camille in the video:
The user barnac9923 writes: “That was incredibly unlucky.”
Bruh31198 would put LoL aside for a while: “I would stop playing for a while now.”
Does such a thing happen often? Players narrowly missing a victory happens more often with the number of matches in LoL. Just one auto-attack and the fact that it was actually the inhibitor’s fault is quite rare.
For months, there have been rumors in Call of Duty: Warzone that the release map Verdansk will be destroyed by a nuclear explosion. A small in-game teaser now shows what that would look like.
What’s going on? Call of Duty: Warzone is designed as a live-service game and continuously brings new content to keep things fresh and exciting for its players. However, players have been waiting in vain for the biggest change so far: a large, new map for the standard Battle Royale.
Since the start of Season 2, the hints have become more pronounced. The story also seems to be set: zombies are overrunning the city, and to regain control over the outbreak, Verdansk is to be “nuked”.
There is also a small in-game teaser that points towards the end of Verdansk. MeinMMO shows you the clip and gives background on the impending nuke event.
Warzone: Verdansk map spontaneously goes up in flames
What’s happening? In a small hut that was part of the story for the reveal of Cold War in Warzone, there is a map of Verdansk on the wall. This map is not a still life – for some players who take a glance at it, the map starts to “explode”. Several clips of this are already making the rounds on reddit, and we embed one of them here:
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The player looks at the map during a round of Plunder. Suddenly, explosions occur in the small room, but the soldier is not harmed. After the fireworks, the hut also fills with gas. However, the player remains unimpressed – it’s all just for show.
How can I check this out myself? If you want to see it for yourself, you need to go to the small hut east of the TV station. Since the start of Season 2, you can enter the hut without a code – the doors on both sides can be easily opened. If you’re coming from the west towards the TV station, you can see the map upon entering.
When we tried to check it out today, there was no comparable explosion. We stood in the hut for several minutes and only saw a brief explosion that went off on the desk on the other side of the wall. But not the fireworks that other players experience. There may be unknown requirements to activate the “Easter egg”.
You can find the hut with the explosive map east of the TV station.
What will happen to Verdansk now?
Will Verdansk really go up in flames? The discovery of the map fireworks is just the latest development in a topic that has been circulating in the community since almost the release of Warzone: The map Verdansk is set to experience a nuclear explosion and change drastically or disappear completely.
As a replacement, a whole new map is set to be introduced, consisting of Fireteam maps from Black Ops Cold War. So far, these are just rumors and speculations, partially derived from supposed insider sources or leaks from Warzone’s data. There are currently no concrete, official details about a new map.
What happens next? At the moment, players are waiting for the zombie threat in Verdansk to get rolling. Since the start of Season 2, there have been NPC-zombies on the map, terrorizing only a small area of the map. The contamination is shifting but not growing. The threat protocol remains at 5% as it was at the beginning of the season.
Speculations are also leaning towards a live event similar to the reveal of Cold War in Warzone. A scripted game mode that lets players experience a small story and ceremonially ushers in the end of Verdansk.
As of now, however, it cannot be said with certainty what will happen. Every new story snippet that Call of Duty shows for Warzone and Cold War brings the stories of the two CoDs closer together, and the zombies play a recurring role. If you are looking for more background on the potential live event, you can find it here: CoD Warzone hints at major changes to the old map – Will Verdansk be destroyed?
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Two new NPCs in WoW: Shadowlands bring joy. Because Blizzard has secretly granted players a wish.
With the launch of Shadowlands, access to the LFR mode of the old “Battle for Azeroth” raids disappeared. Many players still wanted to collect transmogifications or other rewards from them and were left disappointed. There were repeated calls for an NPC that would enable sign-ups for the LFR difficulty.
With Patch 9.0.5, Blizzard quietly added this NPC.
What kind of NPC is this? Both for the Alliance and for the Horde, these are the storytellers of the Tortollan. Players can click on these NPCs and have them tell the “story” of the respective raid. This is simply a new way to look at the LFR version of a raid again, even though you are no longer eligible for the LFR sign-up because your character level is too high.
Where can the NPCs be found? That depends entirely on whether you play for the Horde or the Alliance.
Alliance players can find Kiku in the inn of Boralus. When entering, keep right; the NPC has its own corner and is almost impossible to miss.
Horde players head to Dazar’alor and go to the “Great Seal”, specifically to the second level. Eppu is a bit more hidden on the upper floor next to the inscription teacher.
Kiku is hard to miss; he stands prominently in the inn of Boralus.
Which raids can be visited? Basically, all raids in the LFR variant are available from this NPC. These are a total of 14 wings from the 5 raids of Battle for Azeroth:
Uldir
Battle of Dazar’Alor
Siege of Boralus
The Eternal Palace
Ny’alotha, the Waking City
Eppu is a little more hidden. By the portals, you will need to go up a level.
Personal Loot causes frustration: Those who are now eagerly diving into the LFR variants of the old raids to farm gear should be warned. In Battle for Azeroth, the “Personal Loot” rules still apply. This means that there is only a low chance of receiving items from each boss.
Typically, the switch to “Legacy Loot” happens only at the end of an expansion in the previous addon. Then each boss drops a fixed number of items. Until that happens, you will have to wait – or have a lot of luck.
Can you manage all of this alone? In principle, many of the bosses can be defeated solo, but require solid gear. Since this will get better over the course of upcoming patches, it should eventually become easier. However, some bosses may still be too powerful to defeat solo. Especially enemies like N’Zoth, who have multiple phases and long encounters, might still be too complicated or downright impossible to defeat alone.
Do you feel like revisiting the old raids in LFR mode? Or are you happy that you won’t have to see the BfA content for a few years?
YouTuber PewDiePie calls his gaming keyboard the “best keyboard of all time.” That’s why YouTuber Glarses recently bought the keyboard, as he wanted to find out how good the keyboard really is.
YouTuber Glarses (108,000 subscribers) focuses almost exclusively on various keyboards on his YouTube channel. For him, it’s more of a passion and a hobby.
Glarses became aware of PewDiePie’s keyboard through a video. He called it the “best keyboard of all time.”
A confessed keyboard fan like Glarses couldn’t say no and ordered the Ghost A1 – PEWDIEPIE for $199.
Who is PewDiePie? This is Felix Kjellberg. He is a Swedish YouTuber and has around 100 million subscribers. He gained fame through Let’s Plays of various games like Minecraft or through his reactions to games or videos.
What kind of keyboard is it? Manufacturer Ghost designed a keyboard in collaboration with the YouTuber. Ghost itself writes in the own product description that they teamed up with PewDiePie to bring “the most epic keyboard to market.” Furthermore, it is stated on their own page: “The PewDiePie A1 keyboard is our flagship model for those who demand nothing but the best.”
Where can you buy the keyboard? You can currently purchase the keyboard for $229 only from the manufacturer Ghost on their own website.
In his latest YouTube video, Glarses presents the keyboard and also dismantles it. His conclusion about the Ghost A1 is not particularly flattering for the keyboard itself. You can watch the complete YouTube video by Glarses in English right here:
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How good is the “best keyboard of all time” really?
How did the YouTuber go about it? Glarses looked at the various parts of the keyboard. He examined the individual components:
Case (and PCB)
Stabilizers (located under the keys)
Keycaps
This is what he says about the case: The case itself feels cheap, not particularly high-quality, and resembles the case of a $50 keyboard. The PCB is also disappointing. There are few highlights here. It’s annoying that there is no official software and macros are cumbersome to assign. Glarses describes this as a “very painful matter.”
This is what he says about the stabilizers: The stabilizers also seem only average. They are located under the larger keys like the spacebar, enter key, or backspace and are supposed to ensure that the keys remain stable and do not produce loud noises. You can find this in the embedded video at 3:48.
This is what he says about the keys: The keys offer good grip and he describes them as “grippy.” The keys are slightly better than those of a regular gaming keyboard, but they feel “like a $25 key set” and he is still waiting for the $180 that he hasn’t received yet. The keys definitely look good, but they are unevenly illuminated by the RGB lighting. This is a common problem with very cheap keyboards.
What is his conclusion? He bought a $50 keyboard but paid $230 for it. The components do not seem particularly high-quality overall, and the PCB of the keyboard offers few interesting features.
Instead of a premium keyboard, you get a rather standard keyboard at an “inflated price tag.” YouTuber Glarses is overall disappointed with the keyboard.
What do other testers say about the Ghost A1?
Another YouTuber, Randomfrankp (1.8 million subscribers), tested the keyboard from PewDiePie. In his nearly 12-minute video, he explains whether the keyboard is worth the hefty price of $230. We have also embedded the video here for you:
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This is his conclusion: In his video, he states that he cannot justify the $230 for the keyboard. The keyboard looks really cool, but there are significantly better keyboards out there. He mentions as examples the Duck Mecha Mini or the Durgod Venus. Both keyboards offer similar features but cost only half compared to the Ghost A1.
The keyboard is generally well-made and features a stable aluminum case. However, the keys themselves are un-dampened, making them very loud. According to Randomfrankp, this is also due to the case, which does not dampen the sound but rather amplifies it. The manufacturer still opted for simple sound dampers under the keys. The lighting effects are overall quite boring (“tedious”).
The stabilizers are bone-dry and do not have the desired effect. This aligns with Glarses, as he also criticizes the stabilizers.
The Bluetooth connection works very well, but it doesn’t match the speed of Logitech (Lightspeed) or Razer (Hyperspeed).
How are the biggest MMOs doing in 2021 that were extremely successfully funded through crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding has long been regarded as the holy grail for financing new video games that are not supported by publishers. Several MMOs have been successfully funded through platforms like Kickstarter. We take a look at what has become of the seven largest online games that are funded or have been funded through crowdfunding.
The order of this list has been created based on the amount of crowdfunding.
Update: The list was updated on March 22, 2021. The current status of the games is highlighted, and a short list of additional interesting MMOs that are either being funded or have been funded through crowdfunding has been added at the end.
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7. Elite Dangerous
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release: PC: December 16, 2014, Xbox One: June 16, 2015, PS4: June 27, 2017 Payment model: Buy2Play Website: Website of Elite Dangerous
What is Elite Dangerous? The space game from Frontier Developments is a successor to the well-known Elite series, which is based on the 1984 release of Elite. You explore a vast galaxy, where you can trade, explore planets, take on missions, and engage in battles with other players as well as aliens.
How did the crowdfunding campaign go? The Kickstarter campaign wrapped up successfully in January 2013 with £ 1,578,316, which is about $ 2,048,598. The MMO is now funded through game sales and an in-game currency that can be used to buy cosmetic items.
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How is the game doing today? Elite Dangerous continues to run very successfully. There are always larger and smaller updates coming out. With the Odyssey expansion coming to PC in spring and to PS4 and Xbox One in autumn, it will be possible to explore planets on foot, complete missions there, and engage in intense shooter battles.
The adventures continue, and players are offered exciting new content and features.
Trackmania is a special racing game where the goal is to be as fast as possible. Players are always looking for shortcuts on the tracks. One shortcut was considered impossible for 13 years – now a player has disproved this thesis.
What is behind the new shortcut? The original racing game Trackmania was released in 2003 but still has a large fan base today. This is partly due to the fact that the tracks allow interesting shortcuts, which players must discover and master.
For years, fans have been trying to outdo each other with such shortcuts.
The first shortcuts of this kind were found on the track D07-Race. Over the years, new ways have been sought and found to beat old records. Trackmania fan Drarker developed a particularly interesting idea for a shortcut that had been considered impossible for years but has now been mastered.
The entire story of the shortcut and the various stages players have gone through have been summarized in this really well-made video by YouTuber Wirtual:
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Trackmania player achieves the seemingly impossible
What kind of shortcut is this? Just before the end of the D07-Race track, the ramp marking the finish line can be seen on the left side. Drarker set his mind on jumping onto this ramp before the last turn in order to cross the finish line from the other side and thus avoid the last obstacle.
However, this proved to be extremely difficult. For over a year, players tried to accomplish this before Trackmania fan Rolling finally succeeded.
To master this shortcut, it is necessary to jump over the railing. The car must be drifted at the right moment and with the right speed. This way, it takes off the ground. The vehicle then spins through the air, and those who have timed everything correctly will land back on the track and skid across the finish line.
For 13 years, players of the racing game have been looking for shortcuts and have continuously found new ones over the years. Now the last one seems to have been cracked.
What happens next: But this does not mean the end of the challenges. As Rolling’s time proves, there is still room for improvement. Although he achieved the special jump, he had over a second delay on the old world record beforehand.
Others will surely not only try to master the shortcut but also to beat Rolling’s time.
What do you think of this achievement? Can you understand that even after 13 years, players are still searching for shortcuts in Trackmania and spending a long time mastering them?
In Pokémon GO, the Mew research “All in One … No. 151” has been running for a few weeks. The first trainers have now caught Shiny Mew and are showing further tasks of the special research.
What kind of research is this? On February 22, 2021, the Kanto Tour started in Pokémon GO. Since that day, trainers have had the opportunity to participate in the research “All in One … No. 151”. The special feature of this research is the encounter with Shiny Mew. This variant can only be obtained through the research.
This is new: Until now, we only knew what Step 1 and Step 2 of this research look like. One of the tasks referred to having to catch a Pokémon for 30 consecutive days. Now, on March 21, those 30 days are over. The first trainers are now reporting what tasks await trainers from Level 3 and proudly show their Shiny Mew.
Level 3 of the Mew research – What tasks are coming?
These are the new tasks: On reddit, trainer jeremyzeroone shows all 5 tasks that await you on page 3 of the special research with Shiny Mew.
Task
Reward
Reach Level 40
4,000 Stardust
Spin 151 PokéStops
3x Rocket Radar
Complete 151 Field Research tasks
3 Super Incubators
Walk 151 kilometers
151 Ultra Balls
Catch 1,510 Pokémon
1x Incense
Level reward: If you complete all 5 of these mentioned tasks, you can expect three rewards: 1 Lucky Egg, 1 Lure Module, and an encounter with Shiny Mew.
By the end of the third of the four chapters, you have thus achieved the encounter with the shimmering Mew. Some trainers have already been able to trigger the encounter and catch Mew. Trainer AlfalfaSensitive8225 shows on reddit what the Shiny form looks like in the game. We embed the image for you here:
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What is known: As you may know from other researches, in the “All in One … No. 151” the last page is already automatically completed. You simply complete the 3 tasks by clicking and receive 3020 Stardust (2x 1510) and 5,100 XP.
As a level reward, you will receive 20 Mew Candy, 3 Charged TMs, and a Shiny Mew T-shirt for your avatar. This information, along with the screenshot of Shiny Mew, comes from trainer AlfalfaSensitive8225 on reddit.
What is a special research? In Pokémon GO, there are different types of research. Field researches consist of a task and reward the player after completion. Special researches usually span over a longer period and consist of multiple chapters, each with several tasks. Often, the rewards from special researches are particularly valuable and give trainers the opportunity to catch rare Pokémon.
What are the problems with the research?
What is criticized: Many trainers report on reddit and other platforms that they are still far from reaching Level 3. The problem is tasks where you have to catch a number of specific Pokémon types. For example, dragons. While it was still relatively easy to complete during the Kanto Tour, those who did not play actively at that time are now finding it harder. It is important to keep an eye on which Pokémon are currently spawning through the use of incense.
Games in Early Access on Steam can be quite a thing. Some promise unparalleled adventures but offer little or broken content for their cost. That’s why MeinMMO presents you with 5 really good coop games in Early Access that you can’t go wrong with.
A well-stocked game library on Steam is full of great memories of unforgettable moments in your video game career. But often there are also titles that you prefer not to look back on: the Early Access misbuys.
One thinks of the promises of the game and the fun that the gameplay was supposed to deliver. But 7 months after the purchase, only two developer blogs with holiday wishes and a small update with crash fixes appeared. The only solution is to write off the investment and forget.
But not all games in Early Access are that brazen. Some already offer many well-invested hours of action and content during the test phase. Therefore, MeinMMO presents you with 5 coop games in Early Access on Steam that you definitely won’t regret buying if you enjoy similar games. The order is arbitrary and does not represent a ranking:
Valheim – Viking survival for €16.79 on Steam
Granny Simulator – Crazy everyday simulation for €3.99 on Steam
Raft – Survival with a raft for €19.99 on Steam
Phasmophobia – Interactive ghost hunting for €11.59 on Steam
Satisfactory – Build a mega-factory for €29.99 on Steam
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Why should I try Early Access titles before the full release? In the test phase, you usually get the games a bit cheaper than after the full release. In addition, you support often small developers financially with the purchase and help to ensure that the game can be completed.
When new content comes along that brings you back to the game, you may end up having played more hours than if you had bought the game at full release.
What are the risks? With a game in Early Access, it may happen that the game simply remains in its current state. If the developers run out of money, motivation, or time, the development ends, and you are left with the unfinished test version.
Valheim – Harsh Viking Survival in Hype
Genre: Survival | Developer: Iron Gate | Platform: PC | Start Early Access: February 2, 2021 | Coop Players: 2 – 10 | Price:€16.79 on Steam (03/22/21)
Pro
Content for many dozen hours
Great setting with appropriate graphics
Strong gameplay, whether combat or building
High difficulty level
Contra
PvP is barely present
After defeating all bosses, there is little left to do
High difficulty level
What kind of game is Valheim ? The Viking survival game was released on Steam in early February and hit like a strong mug of mead. The small studio Iron Gate AB hit a big success with the game, selling several million copies in a very short time.
In the pixelated game, you follow a mission from Odin the Father of the Gods himself. His greatest enemies awaken in the world of Valheim, and as an sent warrior, it is your task to keep the monsters in check. Your tools for this: Hammer and clubs.
With the hammer, you create workshops and buildings that provide you with better items and security. Over time, the club turns into a shining sword that, along with armor, makes you an honorable Nordic warrior in the fight against nasty monsters. You can experience this with up to 10 players in co-op, but it’s also fun solo. The difficulty of the opponents is scaled accordingly.
The large open world features several biomes that determine the level of difficulty and is randomly generated. Your task is to explore this world, become stronger piece by piece, and crush Odin’s enemies. If you want a deeper impression, read our preview of Valheim on MeinMMO or check out the gameplay test from our colleagues at GameStar:
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For whom is Valheim exciting? Valheim is a typical survival game with strong mechanics and a considerable addictive potential. You fight, loot, farm, and build your way through a world that, despite the pixel graphics, looks really good and offers variety. Also, the combat system is reminiscent of the Souls series, including a dodge roll that protects you from damage.
If you like survival games, you should have Valheim on your radar. If the setting appeals to you, you can hardly go wrong here. The building system is very good and allows for fantastic buildings. Additionally, the combat system is solid, and the difficulty level increases significantly over time. Even fans of action games who enjoy wielding swords, shields, and bows will have their fun.
If you’re less familiar with the survival genre, you should know that Valheim has a high grind component. You’re basically constantly searching for resources for your progress, and as soon as an area no longer provides you with materials to improve, you head to the next biome to farm new materials.
Moreover, overall the game is purely PvE. While there is a PvP function, it must be manually activated by both fighters. Currently, it is more of a gimmick than an important feature.
How do the ratings look? The game is rated “Very Positive” on Steam, with 96% of the 164,472 reviews giving the title a thumbs up. (As of March 21, 2021)
What will happen next with Valheim?The developers showed a roadmap with 4 major updates in Early Access. These are to improve mechanics, introduce new biomes, and bring new bosses into the game. Due to the great success and high sales figures, the completion of the title seems highly likely. However, the developers have not revealed the specific content of the upcoming updates.
Valheim hits the right note of the time and can keep you busy for many hours in co-op. On the next page, we move on to a rather unusual co-op adventure. A grandmother and her hellish grandson spend a day home alone, and the rascal tries to keep his grandma from having a nice day.
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Since Destiny 1, players have been demanding that Bungie “patches correctly.” That was 7 years ago, and Destiny 2 finally shows what that should look like.
Bungie has spent years building a reputation for nerfing everything that is too strong. It is frustrating that weapons and skills across the game are equally flattened under the patch hammer. In other words: if a weapon is too dominant in PvP, it is weakened or even completely useless in the Crucible after its update.
However – and this is a big however – the weapon was usually also completely useless in PvE, even though it was not a problem here. This has been the case throughout the Destiny story since 2014. If something is OP in just one game mode, it is trimmed in both modes, PvE and PvP, after the nerf.
This is what Guardians wish for: Time and again, Guardians want Bungie to view PvE and PvP separately and patch them distinctly. They are tired of having to stash their favorite guns or even all archetypes of a category due to one game mode they might hardly play.
And thanks to the Traveler, the Destiny developer is now showing that it is indeed possible to update PvP and PvE separately.
The Vex Mythoclast was incredibly OP in PvP in 2014 but was nerfed so hard that it could no longer hold its own in PvE. Nevertheless, Bungie released new skins for the weapon in 2017 that hardly anyone wanted to use.
Such reactions were guaranteed: Whenever we talked about fixes or nerfs to popular weapons, abilities, or other things on MeinMMO, “critical” remarks towards Bungie were pre-programmed. Here’s a little overview that shows your reactions over the years:
In October 2020, Direwolf wrote: “And once again, PvP has a massive impact on PvE. I’m about to puke.” (via MeinMMO)
In January 2019, reptile demanded, “Nerf, Nerf, Nerf […] Just finally separate this damn PvP from PvE.” (via MeinMMO)
As early as September 2014, kekelala asked the question: “It’s going to be very, very hard to balance the game. […] Why the hell are they mixing PvE and PvP items together?” (via MeinMMO)
Of course, some nerfs were also justified and necessary in both game modes, no question. But the lack of separation really rubbed the community the wrong way.
Good examples of how popular weapons were nerfed to death and never recovered, or whole categories became useless after a patch, can be found here:
This is the current reason: On March 23, 2021, a patch is coming that PvP-oriented Guardians have been waiting for a long time. The nasty Stasis abilities from Beyond Light are getting hit with 9 nerfs. In the preview of the partly drastic changes, the addition “only in PvP” or “unchanged in PvE” can be seen almost everywhere.
This is great because using the Ice abilities is really fun: First freezing an enemy, watching the cold spread across the entire enemy team, and then satisfyingly shattering them. However, if you are on the other side, then Stasis is a real nightmare: you are basically taken out of the game and must watch helplessly as the match unfolds. Often in PvP, if you are frozen, you are also dead.
So the new update allows Guardians to enjoy the frosty fun in PvE, but adjusts the necessary dials in PvP. Because many Guardians have been complaining since the end of 2020 that Stasis turned the Crucible into a nightmare.
Easy game for the sniper, annoying for the opponent frozen into an ice pillar
Bungie has been able to do it for a long time: We must be fair here because a closer look shows that the Destiny developer has been walking the right patch path for a while now.
In May 2020, MeinMMO reported that Bungie is absolutely right in handling the Exotic Hard Light. The auto rifle was clearly too strong in PvP and turned every Crucible match into a laser show. The removal of the PvP tyrant happened largely separate from PvE.
And even in the months after Beyond Light, many smaller adjustments show that Bungie is visibly trying to tweak where it hurts and is needed. The extensive Stasis adjustments now finally cement that Bungie is willing to patch PvE and PvP separately.
Why do we say nerf? When something is nerfed in a game, it becomes worse than before. This is believed to originate from the toy weapons of the company NERF, which shoot foam projectiles that do not harm anyone (via esports.com). After a nerf, players therefore have harmless weapons or skills at their disposal. The opposite of a nerf is a buff. A buffed item is stronger after the patch. This derives from the English word “to buff,” meaning “to polish something.”
What should the balance look like in the future for Destiny 2?
A complete separation of PvP and PvE will be difficult and quite a challenge for Bungie. Whether there will ever really be 2 sandboxes is rather unlikely. Here, a general problem also shows: No matter how much you patch, you can never please all players.
Many demand “outstanding nails,” meaning weapons that are clearly too strong, causing chaos, but which they also want to grind.
Other Guardians want a balanced balance as much as possible.
This is coming soon: For those who feel that the Stasis nerfs do not go far enough – Bungie has already announced that it will next make adjustments to freezing itself. Additionally, the stalled Light classes are set to be improved with updates to keep pace with the Darkness.
By the way, it is considered quite certain that we will see further Darkness classes in the ongoing expansions. It is assumed that after the upcoming expansions “Witch Queen” (early 2022) and “Light Fall,” the 3 Light classes will also face 3 Darkness classes. How they will look and whether they will disrupt the balance again remains to be seen.
Next Wednesday, March 24, EA will release the new TOTW 26 (Team of the Week) in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. But which players could be included? Here you will find out who could secure a spot in the new Team of the Week.
What is the Team of the Week? Each week, EA Sports assembles a new TOTW. This team consists of 23 players who have stood out with strong performances over the weekend.
For this, they receive a spot in the Team of the Week as well as enhanced Inform cards, which can then be found in packs for one week.
These are TOTW Predictions: The predictions for the Team of the Week are community forecasts. Here, an attempt is made to guess which players will be chosen for the next Team of the Week based on their strong performances.
It is important to note, however, that these are theoretical predictions and not guarantees. The TOTW 26 next Wednesday may look entirely different than the predictions suggest.
Moreover, the predictions can be wonderfully used to earn some coins in FUT 21. How this works, we will reveal to you here:
The prediction for Team of the Week 26 in Ultimate Team
This week, we take a look at the predictions of the well-known FIFA YouTuber KieronSFF . Despite a hat-trick, he does not see Robert Lewandowski in the next TOTW, as he was recently represented in TOTW 23.
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These Bundesliga players could be seen in the new TOTW:
Serge Gnabry from FC Bayern did not score a hat-trick like Robert Lewandowski, but he provided one goal and scored another himself. Whether he will receive his second Inform card for this, we will find out on Wednesday.
This is what a new TOTW card from Gnabry could look like
Stefan Lainer had a strong game against Schalke 04 and managed to score a goal in the 3-0 victory. He may receive his first Inform card in FUT 21 for this performance.
Marcel Sabitzer impressed in the game against Arminia Bielefeld and scored the decisive 1-0 winning goal. A TOTW card would therefore be plausible.
André Silva scored twice and provided another goal in the spectacular 5-2 victory against Union Berlin. His third Inform card should thus be in the cards.
Almost an hour, two players worked on a boss in WoW: Classic. Instead of 40 players, they were just two.
In both WoW: Shadowlands and World of Warcraft Classic, there are always crazy records set by players. After a while, the dragon lady Onyxia was defeated by three people, and this has now been surpassed. Only two players participated and defeated the raid boss.
What happened? The two players Shiftus (Priest) and Gendisarray (Warrior) apparently did not want to defeat Onyxia with 40 people, so they took on the challenge just the two of them.
The warrior had to not only deal damage but also act as a tank at the same time. With a holy priest at his back, this was indeed feasible.
However, the entire fight took a while, almost an hour. With just under 57 minutes, the fight became a test of patience – not only for the players but also for Onyxia, who is usually accustomed to shorter fights.
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What’s so special about it? Actually, Onyxia is a boss designed for 40 players. However, the mechanics of the fight are not particularly complicated, which is why it can also be mastered with fewer players. But the fewer players participating, the longer the fight drags on. Since Onyxia has no enrage timer, there is no limit to how long the fight can last. Only the players’ resources – such as mana – could become a problem.
So many resources were needed: It is also astonishing how many potions and items were used in the fight. The priest alone probably spent several hundred gold – depending on the costs on his realm – because he consumed:
23x Major Mana Potion
21x Demonic Rune
3x Elixir of Restoration
2x Flask of Distilled Wisdom
2x Flasks of Petrification
But the warrior Gendisarray also didn’t hold back and spent a lot:
The two players didn’t gain any gameplay benefit from the kill. Neither needed loot from the boss; it was solely about the challenge of surviving the fight – with the smallest possible group.
Have you also set and completed such challenges in WoW Classic? Or is it a waste of time for you?
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Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: In the loot shooters, a deadly disease has plunged the world into chaos. The Division does, however, still adhere to realistic scenarios in parts.
Players are part of the Division and tasked by the government to restore order. They fight against humans who have banded together into hostile factions.
PvP throughout the game world
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: In the survival MMO, you can encounter other players anywhere in the world. You can either team up or shoot each other and steal equipment. How PvP will work exactly is still unknown. Speaking of open world, there are also differences here.
Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: In the loot shooters, PvP is limited to the Dark Zones and their own multiplayer modes. There are no PvP elements in the open world.
What is the Dark Zone in The Division? It is the showcase of the loot shooter. These are particularly heavily contaminated areas that were cut off from the outside world at the outbreak of the pandemic. Chaos reigned here. However, you can find particularly valuable loot there. This loot must, however, first be extracted from the Dark Zone. In the Dark Zones, PvP and PvE are mixed; you encounter hostile NPCs as well as other players, where you never know if they want to harm you. So you must watch your loot, as other players can steal it from you.
The world of The Day Before is more dangerous
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: In the survival MMO, you deal with a larger number of threats. Besides humans and zombies, according to the developers, even the weather can be deadly. It is supposed to behave realistically and unpredictably and also affect gameplay.
Snow dampens your steps when sneaking. Storms usually mean your death if you can’t find shelter. The weather can, therefore, either help you or make life a nightmare.
Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: There, the survivors have formed peaceful colonies on one hand, but there are also numerous dangerous groups that exploit the chaos.
They have armed themselves, organized, and are fighting for dominance in the settings of The Division 1 and 2. Thus, humans are both your friends and enemies.
In The Division, the weather only occasionally created beautiful scenes or hindered vision, but had little impact on gameplay otherwise.
You are not just traveling in a city
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: The survival MMO also takes you to the countryside. Players visit forests, abandoned settlements, mountains, and other locations in the game world. How large this will be is still unknown.
You can find an initial impression of this in the latest trailer, which also shows another difference to The Division:
https://youtu.be/gALiOVYws8w
Here’s what it’s like in The Division: Aside from a few smaller missions, most of the game is set in the urban areas of New York and Washington D.C. There is no venture into the wilderness.
There are (working) vehicles in The Day Before
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: There isn’t much information yet. In previous gameplay, the truck shown above was seen, but there seem to be larger, armored vehicles as well. However, you must always ensure that you have enough fuel.
Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: In The Division, the open world is filled with cars, ambulances, and other vehicles, none of which can be driven.
The Day Before relies more on survival
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: While The Division is not a survival game and only takes a small step towards survival in a few things, The Day Before fully focuses on such mechanics.
You must consume enough food, pay attention to temperatures and clothing, and guard against injuries, as you can bleed out. Whether The Day Before will be a hardcore survival game is still not entirely clear. Previous gameplay looks rather like it will be a survival-light.
Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: The loot shooters themselves are not designed as survival games. While there is crafting, it is very minimalistic. In The Division 1, there is also the survival mode. There, players must battle through a blizzard in Manhattan without their actual equipment, searching for food and other resources.
No levels or unrealistic numbers
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: The survival MMO has no level or loot system. While you must collect equipment, it does so without rarity tiers and special perks. Players will not be able to level up and therefore also not be stronger than other players with lower levels.
Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: Both shooters have extensive RPG mechanics in which you must build builds and farm a lot of equipment. From normal to exotic items, there are the typical rarity tiers with their respective colors. Enemies also have health bars like in other RPGs and can take quite a lot of damage.
When is The Day Before set to release? The survival MMO is announced for the second quarter of 2021 and is expected to release on Steam. Apparently, it is also set to come to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S later, as the developers indicate in an interview with wccftech.com.
What do you think of The Day Before? Are you interested in the game or does it not appeal to you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
The survival MMO The Day Before has often been compared to the loot shooter The Division since its announcement. But what are the similarities and, more importantly, what makes it different? MeinMMO presents 7 things that distinguish the two.
What is The Day Before? It is a survival MMO, visually reminiscent of the shooter The Division. The Day Before is developed by the studio FNTASTIC, and the publisher is Mytona. Even the first trailer showcased some commonalities. Since the first announcement, players have frequently drawn this comparison.
In this special, MeinMMO briefly summarizes the similarities between both games. However, we want to focus especially on the differences that are now known.
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What the two games have in common:
Both are third-person shooters with a cover system
They have a very similar graphic style
Both have a large open world to explore
Both are set in a post-apocalyptic USA
Both have a post-apocalyptic setting, with a pandemic as the cause of the downfall
Both offer PvP, where players can steal loot from others
This image illustrates how similar both titles look at first glance.
Despite these many similarities, there are quite a few things that distinguish the two shooters from each other. Here are 7 of them summarized for you.
There are zombies in The Day Before
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: The Day Before follows the classic zombie apocalypse path. While a pandemic is also the underlying cause of the world’s downfall, zombies are the primary threat here.
The zombies are not twisted mutants but are meant to be more ‘realistic.’ So you are unlikely to encounter acid-spewing 3-meter zombies. However, humans remain a threat. You will encounter both friends and foes. Additionally, there are other players who can always be a threat.
Here you can see gameplay from The Day Before:
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Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: In the loot shooters, a deadly disease has plunged the world into chaos. The Division does, however, still adhere to realistic scenarios in parts.
Players are part of the Division and tasked by the government to restore order. They fight against humans who have banded together into hostile factions.
PvP throughout the game world
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: In the survival MMO, you can encounter other players anywhere in the world. You can either team up or shoot each other and steal equipment. How PvP will work exactly is still unknown. Speaking of open world, there are also differences here.
Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: In the loot shooters, PvP is limited to the Dark Zones and their own multiplayer modes. There are no PvP elements in the open world.
What is the Dark Zone in The Division? It is the showcase of the loot shooter. These are particularly heavily contaminated areas that were cut off from the outside world at the outbreak of the pandemic. Chaos reigned here. However, you can find particularly valuable loot there. This loot must, however, first be extracted from the Dark Zone. In the Dark Zones, PvP and PvE are mixed; you encounter hostile NPCs as well as other players, where you never know if they want to harm you. So you must watch your loot, as other players can steal it from you.
The world of The Day Before is more dangerous
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: In the survival MMO, you deal with a larger number of threats. Besides humans and zombies, according to the developers, even the weather can be deadly. It is supposed to behave realistically and unpredictably and also affect gameplay.
Snow dampens your steps when sneaking. Storms usually mean your death if you can’t find shelter. The weather can, therefore, either help you or make life a nightmare.
Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: There, the survivors have formed peaceful colonies on one hand, but there are also numerous dangerous groups that exploit the chaos.
They have armed themselves, organized, and are fighting for dominance in the settings of The Division 1 and 2. Thus, humans are both your friends and enemies.
In The Division, the weather only occasionally created beautiful scenes or hindered vision, but had little impact on gameplay otherwise.
You are not just traveling in a city
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: The survival MMO also takes you to the countryside. Players visit forests, abandoned settlements, mountains, and other locations in the game world. How large this will be is still unknown.
You can find an initial impression of this in the latest trailer, which also shows another difference to The Division:
https://youtu.be/gALiOVYws8w
Here’s what it’s like in The Division: Aside from a few smaller missions, most of the game is set in the urban areas of New York and Washington D.C. There is no venture into the wilderness.
There are (working) vehicles in The Day Before
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: There isn’t much information yet. In previous gameplay, the truck shown above was seen, but there seem to be larger, armored vehicles as well. However, you must always ensure that you have enough fuel.
Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: In The Division, the open world is filled with cars, ambulances, and other vehicles, none of which can be driven.
The Day Before relies more on survival
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: While The Division is not a survival game and only takes a small step towards survival in a few things, The Day Before fully focuses on such mechanics.
You must consume enough food, pay attention to temperatures and clothing, and guard against injuries, as you can bleed out. Whether The Day Before will be a hardcore survival game is still not entirely clear. Previous gameplay looks rather like it will be a survival-light.
Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: The loot shooters themselves are not designed as survival games. While there is crafting, it is very minimalistic. In The Division 1, there is also the survival mode. There, players must battle through a blizzard in Manhattan without their actual equipment, searching for food and other resources.
No levels or unrealistic numbers
Here’s what it’s like in The Day Before: The survival MMO has no level or loot system. While you must collect equipment, it does so without rarity tiers and special perks. Players will not be able to level up and therefore also not be stronger than other players with lower levels.
Here’s what it’s like in The Division 1 and 2: Both shooters have extensive RPG mechanics in which you must build builds and farm a lot of equipment. From normal to exotic items, there are the typical rarity tiers with their respective colors. Enemies also have health bars like in other RPGs and can take quite a lot of damage.
When is The Day Before set to release? The survival MMO is announced for the second quarter of 2021 and is expected to release on Steam. Apparently, it is also set to come to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S later, as the developers indicate in an interview with wccftech.com.
What do you think of The Day Before? Are you interested in the game or does it not appeal to you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
The NoPixels-3.0 server is considered one of the largest roleplay servers in GTA Online. Big streamers like xQc are active there. He was recently robbed live by other roleplayers, which is making his fans quite angry. But what is the problem?
Who is it about? xQc is a well-known roleplayer and streamer on the private NoPixel-3.0 server of GTA Online. He is regularly active there. With the exception of a temporary ban for cheating, xQc is often streaming while he roleplays in Los Santos.
This just happened: Recently, xQc was in the process of delivering 6 stolen phones. He noticed that a white Mustang was following him. Eventually, the driver started ramming him at full speed and opened fire.
A wild chase ensued, during which xQc’s van eventually stopped, and the attacker managed to shoot and rob him.
While the streamer remained calm, his viewers found it quite hilarious. A discussion about the attacker erupted on reddit. You can watch it here in the video:
Bad or good roleplay?
Here’s how the viewers react: On reddit, the reactions to the thief are not very friendly. The comment with the most upvotes has over 400 likes and comes from user azureMR: “At this point, I’m convinced they did it just for attention […]”
Many are wondering how coordinated the attack was. The attacker appeared out of nowhere and seemed to know exactly where his victim was driving. This leads some to suspect that the attacker was “stream sniping,” meaning xQc was watched over his own stream, allowing them to see everything.
User NickPDF writes: I just watched the attacker’s video and the thing is: They might have had someone watching X [xQc] and relaying the information to them over the phone […], then they rammed him without roleplay at 144 km/h and immediately knew that his goods were hidden in the glove compartment.”
There is also a lot of dissent. On one hand, it cannot be proven that the attackers spied on xQc through his stream. Many also view the accusation of bad roleplay as unjustified. For example, misterysp writes: “It is a legitimate tactic used by robbers.” Many have also argued against the accusation of bad roleplay.
This might be the real reason: Other players see the reason for the attack as xQc having ventured into the wrong territory. Apparently, the theft of the phones took place in a gang’s territory.
They might have caught wind of it, as Rafi2596 writes: “They didn’t do stream sniping, X robbed a house in their territory and got shot for it.” Therefore, many players view it as good RP.
What do you think of the story? Have you ever done roleplay in GTA and experienced something similar? Share it in the comments.
A bug with the Demon Hunter in WoW has been noticed. As a tank, it is far too strong because one of its values seems to be calculated completely incorrectly.
For months, there have been wild discussions in WoW: Shadowlands about which tank is the best and what is going wrong with tanking at the moment. Until now, Demon Hunters have actually been quite solid and were gladly included – but that could soon change. A large part of their tanking ability is likely based on a nasty bug.
Who claims this? The colleagues from wowhead seem to have uncovered this bug. In a comprehensive analysis, they demonstrate with several calculations why the damage reduction for the Demon Hunter tank is currently faulty.
What has been determined? Demon Hunter tanks currently take around 15% less magic damage than they actually should. While Demon Hunters naturally have a strong defense against magical attacks because “Demonic Protection” and “Viscous Ink” significantly reduce magic damage, it seems that “Demonic Protection” is being counted twice. Instead of absorbing 15% of magic damage, it’s around 30%.
They still have a good laugh – but will it stay that way?
How long has the bug existed? Since the beta of Shadowlands, if the data from wowhead is correct – which can currently be assumed. Some nerfs during the beta for the Demon Hunter were made because the data for the Demon Hunter was distorted by the undiscovered bug. The entire specialization is currently balanced “around the bug”.
What are the consequences of the bug? Basically, it must be noted that Demon Hunters can currently keep up with other tanks because this bug exists. If Blizzard simply fixes it, Demon Hunter tanks would be significantly weakened and would struggle to keep up with the other tanks.
Blizzard has several options for how the problem can be addressed:
The bug is declared a feature, and the current incorrect values will henceforth be accepted as “correct”.
The Demon Hunter will be corrected and will receive some improvements to mitigate the fix somewhat.
At the same time, the underperforming tanks could also be improved a bit. In particular, Warriors would currently appreciate some small buffs to make them more reliable in mythic dungeons.
How Blizzard will handle the bug and whether they plan any changes is still unclear. So enjoy your Demon Hunter tanks in their current strength as long as you still have them. Who knows when that will be over.
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The players of Valheim consistently come up with cool ideas to creatively implement the possibilities of the survival game. Some of these players build functioning sundials that are actually quite useful.
How does the sundial work? A sundial shows the time based on the position of the sun. It works by placing a gnomon in the right position that casts its shadow on a dial.
In Valheim, many players have already presented their versions of a homemade sundial. This works because the sun actually moves there.
Here’s how to build the clock: You only need wood to build a sundial and the basic recipes from your workbench. The construction is already possible very early in the game and is relatively simple, and you do not need any mods:
stand so that you are facing north (“up” on the map)
if you want to calculate north yourself, wait until the sun rises
the sun rises in the east – position yourself so that it is exactly to your right
now build a beam that points directly away from you – that now indicates north
build two more beams at right angles in each direction as well as some diagonal beams upwards
fill the area in front of you with wooden pieces and border it with more beams – this will be your dial
the left end of the dial indicates about 9:00 AM, the right end about 4:00 PM
the exact middle indicates 12:00 PM
between these times, you can place additional beams for display. The closer you get to the center, the closer they need to stand to each other
The sun rises in Valheim between about 8:00 and 9:00 AM and sets around 4:00 PM. Your dial can thus indicate about these times. If you want to make it easier, you can also build the sundial for free with admin commands. This short clip from reddit user HipHopHuman shows how it looks in action:
The reddit user ScrapEngineering created a variation with a wall-mounted gnomon that works just the same – at least as long as the wall is facing south. Otherwise, it blocks the sun’s rays. These sundials are not only stylish but also really useful.
Displaying time in Valheim and making the most of the day
This is how you measure time in Valheim: You can accurately calculate how long you have been in the game with the clocks – and do so without tabbing out of Valheim or having to look at a “real” clock.
Just look at the hours. According to the Valheim wiki, a day in Valheim lasts about 21 minutes, with a night lasting another nine minutes. So it takes exactly 30 minutes from one sunrise to the next. You can even build the clock in a circle to display night hours as well:
You can also arrange the sundial like this. Image source: reddit.
According to reddit user Ruhart, there are three minutes between each hour in the game. This gives you seven hours of day and three hours of night in the game. It’s useful to know when you want to calculate how much daylight you have left.
What else is the clock useful for? A glance at the sundial tells you how far the day has progressed toward evening. This allows you to estimate quite accurately when night will fall.
This is important because at night you receive the “Cold” debuff. This decreases your stamina and health regeneration if you do not keep warm. Therefore, once the day is nearing its end, you should go to bed before starting larger projects. This way, you preserve more of your stamina.
If you want to make the most of your time, you should also pay attention to your diet. With the right food, you can gain a big bonus to your health and stamina points and even to regeneration in Valheim. In our guide, you can find out what the best food in Valheim is and how to make it.
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In Destiny 2, you can secure one of the currently best hand cannons in the game – True Prophecy – in Season 13 with some luck and little effort. However, many are not even aware of this gun.
Are you into hand cannons? Hand cannons are currently trendy in Destiny 2 – especially in PvP, some models are a staple of the meta. But many guardians also rely on hand cannons in PvE. Particularly popular and effective are those from the archetype with Aggressive Frame and a 120 RPM.
They shoot a bit slower, but are very precise, have enormous range, and pack a serious punch. In short: If you like hand cannons, the 120 RPM models featuring weapons like the exotic Sturm (with Catalyst), Last Dollar, Quiet Hand, or Igneous Hammer are among the best options you can currently choose from.
However, there is another real gem in this archetype, which experts and players also rave about, but which currently not everyone has on their radar. The well-known Destiny YouTuber Atzecross Gaming referred to this weapon shortly before Season 13 as “the best hand cannon that you can no longer obtain”.
Since Destiny 1, guardians have enjoyed playing with hand cannons as Space Cowboys, and revolvers have since become the favorite weapon type for many.
Hand Cannon Fan? Then definitely get True Prophecy
What this weapon is about: It concerns the hand cannon True Prophecy for the kinetic slot. This originally comes from the Future War Cult from the faction wars but has not been obtainable at current power levels recently. It has even completely vanished from the loot pool.
What not everyone knows: Recently, the availability has changed, and the weapon has been available again since Season 13 – at current power levels. In other words, it will remain current following the end of weapon sunsetting and can be used easily in the following seasons.
However, not everyone is even aware of the weapon or knows that this is currently available. Many of my guardian friends were surprised when I proudly presented my God Roll for this silent returnee, which I recently pulled.
This is how to get True Prophecy in Season 13
It is comparatively straightforward and only costs you weapon master materials. You can currently only obtain this weapon through engrams from weapon master Banshee-44 in the Tower – in exchange for the aforementioned resource. So, you don’t have to struggle in Gambit like you do for Last Dollar or sweat in the Trials like with Igneous Hammer, but simply hand over weapon parts.
However, luck plays a role with Banshee. So, plan on having several thousand weapon master materials available before you receive the weapon – for the desired roll, it can take even more. I had to let go of almost 6,000 weapon parts before I obtained a strong roll on the second specimen. But due to RNG, the experience can vary significantly here. One of my buddies received a total of 6 specimens after just about 4,000 weapon master materials. Another had not received a single one after about 5,000.
Stats of True Prophecy
The perk pool of True Prophecy
For comparison: The perk pool of Last Dollar
What makes the weapon so good? Aside from the currently powerful archetype and the relatively low effort involved with the weapon (provided you have enough weapon parts), True Prophecy offers strong base stats and a comparatively small perk pool.
However, it contains strong favorites like Improved Projectiles, Targeting Adjuster, Opening Shot, or Rampage. You then combine these with other strong perks like Charged to Perfection, Frenzy, or Elemental Capacitor. This makes it theoretically easier to obtain a strong roll – especially compared to, for example, the countless combination possibilities of a Bottom Dollar.
Did you have an eye on this weapon in Season 13, and if so – what are your experiences with it? Will you now try your luck with Banshee? Or do you think nothing of this gem? Let us and other readers at MeinMMO know in the comments.
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Battlefield 6 is supposed to be released in 2021. However, not much is known yet. Now, two well-known insiders claim to know when the multiplayer shooter will be officially presented. MeinMMO summarizes the information for you.
Which insiders are involved? Anyone who has been following the news about Battlefield 6 should be familiar with the names Jeff Grubb and Tom Henderson. Both are considered industry insiders and have previously provided accurate information about Battlefield 6. Now, both have commented on when the next major installment after Battlefield 5 is finally expected to be officially revealed.
This is the timeframe: In a live stream on YouTube, Jeff Grubb responded to a fan’s question, stating that the presentation of Battlefield 6 is expected to take place in May. He indicates that nothing is final yet. However, his statement is supported by Tom Henderson on Twitter, who even gets more specific. He believes Battlefield 6 will be presented on May 7:
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Why is it supposed to be May? Unfortunately, Henderson does not provide any further information beyond his tweet. Grubb also does not mention specific names or information for his sources, which is typical for industry insiders.
He at least provides an assessment. It is likely that the next Battlefield will be presented before the E3 period. Since the fair usually starts in June, only April and May remain.
The E3 was, until the Corona crisis, the largest gaming fair in the world. However, it was canceled in 2020. In its place, digital events were held. Many publishers like Electronic Arts quickly started their own events, focusing on their own lineup. In 2021, E3 will also be exclusively a digital event.
This also fits with EA’s official statements that the next Battlefield is expected to be presented in spring 2021.
When is the next Battlefield supposed to be released? According to publisher Electronic Arts, they are on schedule and want to release Battlefield 6 for Christmas 2021. Recently, the developers from DICE have been supported by the studio Criterion Games, known for the racing game series Burnout, some Need-For-Speed installments, and involvement in Star Wars: Battlefront 2. A specific date has not yet been announced.
The rumors about Battlefield 6
What else is known? According to another insider report by Tom Henderson, published in January, it is suggested that the setting will be oriented towards Battlefield 3. If the information is confirmed, it will be a modern military shooter.
EA also states in their quarterly report from February 2, 2021, that the maps are expected to be significantly larger than in previous installments. Additionally, there are rumors of increased destruction physics and higher player counts.
This week we talk in the MeinMMO Podcast about the big update in New World that significantly changes the game and explain how our big PS5 ticker works. Tune in and catch up on the most important news of the week.
This week it’s about: Another week in gaming has flown by. The news this time was quite mixed. There were exciting updates on MMOs and MMORPGs like New World or The Ragnarök, news about shooters, and also new batches of PS5 consoles.
If you aren’t fully up to date this week, tune into our podcast and we’ll fix that quickly. All topics of the new episode are:
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A golden set in Hearthstone is not enough for you? Blizzard is taking it up a notch and introducing diamond cards – but they are expensive.
If you want to show off not just your skill but also your collection in Hearthstone, you create the entire deck from golden cards. These cards have special animations, sparkle beautifully, and are attention-grabbing in every way. However, with the next expansion “Forged in the Barrens”, there will be cards that go beyond the golden status. These are the diamond cards.
What makes diamond cards so special? Essentially, diamond cards resemble golden cards, but they significantly enhance the visual appeal. For one, the diamond-edged border is quite eye-catching and is sure to attract attention. At the same time, the diamond card has a cool animation, similar to golden cards. Additionally, the figures also “pop out of the card” and thus extend beyond the space of the card. This popping out and the animation continues when the card is on the battlefield.
A small animation showing how the diamond cards look in the game has been released by Blizzard in this short clip.
How do you get diamond cards? Since there are only a few diamond cards with each expansion, they will be linked to specific challenges or simply in-game purchases.
Diamond card “Blade Master Samuro” is available with the purchase of the Tavern Pass from Forged in the Barrens. So it is directly behind a paywall.
Diamond card Bru’kan is available if you complete all 5 stages of the achievement “Legendary Collector” from Forged in the Barrens. To do this, you need to own all legendary cards from the new set (15 in total).
By the way, diamond cards cannot be disenchanted. You won’t receive any dust for them, and they are therefore practically “forever” in your collection.
Do diamond cards have a gameplay advantage? No. Just like the distinction between regular and golden cards, diamond cards are solely about aesthetics and the right to show off a bit. The cards have exactly the same stats as their non-diamond variants.
What do you think of the new diamond cards? A cool, stylish addition? Or was this new card type unnecessary?
