In Pokémon GO a new update brings some changes. These include adjusted catch rates, which are just right for the upcoming Community Day.
This is what is happening in Pokémon GO: In Pokémon GO, the legendary season has just begun, and the associated update not only affects the spawns.
As the data miners from Pokeminers have found, there are some adjustments to the catch rates in the game’s GameMaster. One of the adjusted Pokémon is Dartiri, which is also the focus of the upcoming Community Day in March.
This is how the catch rate changes: According to the data miners in a post in the Pokémon GO subreddit, Dartiri’s catch rate will be significantly increased. While the rate was previously only at 20%, it has now been raised to 50% (via reddit). This means that the little bird will break out of your Poké Balls significantly less often.
Dartiri is getting a Community Day in Pokémon GO this week
This is how the Community Day improves: Already at the launch of Generation 6, players complained about Dartiri being rather difficult to catch. Now that it will be the event Pokémon on the upcoming Community Day, there were concerns that it could be quite a tough day that would cost many Poké Balls.
Now, with the catch rate adjusted, the Community Day should be much more relaxed than feared. By the way, the catch rates for Dartiri’s evolutions Dartignis and Fiaro have also been adjusted. If you encounter the Pokémon, the rates are as follows:
For Dartignis, the rate has been raised from 10% to 25%, and the flee rate has been reduced from 10% to 9%.
Fiaro’s rate was 5% and is now 12.5%. Furthermore, the flee rate is now 5% instead of 10%.
Both Pokémon were not previously found in the wild. It’s possible that these catch rates will become interesting for players who buy the additional research for Dartiri on Community Day. In the past, these researches offered encounters with the event Pokémon’s evolutions.
What other changes are coming? With the bird Pokémon, it’s not over yet. More Pokémon opportunities are set to be adjusted in the new update according to the Pokeminers. These include:
Gelatini (from 10% to 40%)
Scoppel (from 20% to 50%)
Leufeo (from 30% to 40%)
Pyroleo (from 10% to 20%)
eF-eM (from 30% to 40%, and the flee rate has also been lowered from 10% to 9%).
Monsters like Scoppel are now easier to catch
Although these changes do not directly affect the Community Day, they should bring joy to players, as the Pokémon can now be caught much easier in the wild. Back in January, there were complaints regarding the catch rates for Gelatini or Scoppel, which some trainers considered unjustified. Now, for example, you can find the bunny monster Scoppel with a green ring in the wild.
The Battle Royale Apex Legends has set a new record. In February 2021, more players played the online shooter on Steam than ever before – and there are also players on other platforms. We take a look at what makes the game so great in early 2021.
The current situation of Apex Legends: Apex Legends set a new record with 196,799 players simultaneously in February 2021 (via steamcharts). On average, between 100,000 and 120,000 players played in the past weeks.
This makes Apex Legends significantly stronger than in January. In the list of the top games on Steam, Apex Legends is ahead of well-known giants like GTA V, Team Fortress 2, and the rising star Rust. It is only slightly behind the new Steam hit Valheim.
These numbers only account for Steam. Apex Legends launched on Steam in November 2020 along with Season 7 and has grown there since. Additionally, there are players on PlayStation, Xbox, and via EA’s own launcher Origin. In our list of the best battle royale games, Apex Legends ranks 3rd.
After the successful launch on Steam, the numbers have grown again. Just in time for its second birthday on February 4, the new Season 8 started, which is likely responsible for the significant increase.
Season 8 causes a surge of players
Where do the player numbers come from? Apex Legends was released on February 4, 2019, almost out of nowhere and without any announcement, only to shortly thereafter explode in popularity. In 2021, the new battle royale has launched its eighth season.
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What’s new in Season 2? As usual, the new season brings numerous changes and innovations. The biggest new feature is the legend Fuse, who has made it directly into the A-tier of our tier list for Apex Legends. Fuse is an explosives expert who handles various explosive skills:
Grenadier (Passive) – Fuse carries one more grenade per slot and can throw them farther, faster, and more accurately.
Knuckle Cluster (Tactical) – Throws a cluster bomb that explodes at the target location and causes further explosions in the air.
The Destroyer (Ultimate) – Bombards an area and surrounds it with a wall of flames.
Additionally, the 30-30 Repeater is a new weapon that can be fired quickly or charged for more damage. In the weapon, each round is loaded individually, allowing for sustained pressure even at long distances.
For many other weapons in Apex Legends, there are now golden magazines that automatically reload the weapon after a while of being stowed away.
The first map of Apex Legends, Kings Canyon, is also changing with Season 8. A huge ship has crashed, opening up a new area of the map. Additionally, adjustments have been made to many familiar locations and new lookout towers for reconnaissance or snipers. The developers have extensively described all the changes in their blog (via EA).
The crashed ship brings changes to King’s Canyon.
In addition to the major gameplay changes, there are some minor adjustments to the game:
Improvements to the HUD and the popular ping system
Adjustments to the hitboxes of the legends
Adjustments to weapons and rotation of the arsenal
You can find the full patch notes on the Apex Legends website. However, a special event was also launched for Season 8, which likely also contributed to the influx of players.
Anniversary event brings great rewards for a limited time
For the anniversary of Apex Legends, the developers brought a limited-time event into the game. From February 9 to 23, players could earn rewards with a special playlist, games, and challenges.
Among the rewards were popular skins and cosmetics from past events in a new look and the ability to earn enough shards for an heirloom of choice. The game mode “Loaded and Unsecured” dropped players directly into battle with equipment and removed common loot from the loot pool, resulting in more action in the rounds.
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What else has changed? Since Apex Legends launched two years ago, a lot has changed. Anyone who hasn’t played since February 2019 will encounter many new features. Some of the biggest changes include:
many new legends with unique abilities and synergies
new weapons and a rotation to provide variety
a new ranked mode to showcase your skill
two new maps, with two of the three maps available each season
map changes for all maps with constant adjustments
special map features such as loot vaults, environmental hazards, and more
various events that continuously bring new challenges and cosmetics to the game
new battle passes
Is Apex Legends still worth it in 2021? Even though the anniversary event is long over, Season 8 brings many innovations that are still exciting. Additionally, Apex Legends continuously introduces new events to keep the game refreshing.
Anyone looking for an alternative to Fortnite or CoD Warzone will find Apex Legends is still a great fit and apparently enough players. The battle royale even supports crossplay, allowing you to play with friends on different platforms if you wish.
The success of Apex Legends comes primarily from its continuous development and the quality it has consistently delivered:
the game was already good at launch – the gameplay loop and core gameplay are strong
Apex Legends has been well and solidly developed over the course of 2 years with many features and new legends
events and battle passes keep players engaged
and when Apex Legends gives players the opportunity to earn coveted cosmetics for free, it generates a strong player boost
The gameplay itself appeals to something that especially shooter players and action fans enjoy: varied rounds with intense fights against other players and adrenaline from the pressure of the closing circle. Various weapons and characters round out the experience.
On March 9, Apex Legends will even be released for the Nintendo Switch. So for those who prefer gaming on the portable console, they can soon take the game on the go and play it anywhere.
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Season 2 of Call of Duty: Warzone nerfs important attachments for “Cold War” weapons with range, making some strong weapons almost unusable. Which firearms you should leave in the closet for now and why this will change again soon, you can find out on MeinMMO.
Original message – Which attachments are affected? It is about the popular suppressor attachments for weapons from Black Ops Cold War. Specifically: The muzzle attachments in slot 6 that you unlock last:
Agency Suppressor
Wrapped Suppressor
GRU Muzzle Brake
These parts are essentially the counterpart to the “Monolithic Suppressor” for weapons from Modern Warfare – one of the most important attachments in Call of Duty: Warzone. A secret change with Season 2 made the attachments significantly weaker, and thus also the weapons that benefited from them.
MeinMMO shows you which weapons you should avoid in Warzone for the time being and how you can replace them. Additionally, we will show you what the developers say about the change. If you want to watch an analysis of the attachments in the video, check out the English YouTuber and Warzone expert “JGOD”. We’ll embed his video for you here:
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Many weapons from Cold War suffer significantly from the adjustment
What happened to the attachments? Before Season 2, you could use them to increase your bullet speed and range, in addition to the silencing effect.
Currently, the suppressors reduce your bullet speed by a staggering 45%, putting some strong Cold War weapons in Warzone under pressure. The attachment was very important for range weapons from Cold War to keep up with their competitors from CoD MW.
Which weapons should I avoid for now?The best submachine guns in Warzone aside, you should currently avoid the “Cold War” weapons. All-round weapons that offer you a bit more range currently have a disadvantage compared to the guns from CoD MW. The most important ones:
Groza – Assault Rifle
FFAR 1 – Assault Rifle
Stoner 63 – LMG
DMR 14 – Tactical Rifle
M16 – Tactical Rifle
Pellington – Sniper Rifle
Tundra – Sniper Rifle
But all other assault rifles, LMGs, and tactical rifles also suffer from the change. Only the FFAR 1 can still hold its own somewhat for now, as it is effective at shorter distances. But keep your hands off the nerfed suppressors.
Replacement for snipers: Sniper rifles AX-50 or HDR
If you don’t want to be at a disadvantage with your weapon power, then use the guns from CoD MW for now again. But don’t put your FFAR too far back in the closet. It’s very possible that you can use it again soon.
What do the developers say about this? The CoD makers have indeed commented on the nerf:
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Tweet translation: “We will bring the Agency/GRU/Wrapped suppressors back to their former glory in the next hotfix.”
The adjustment is also found on the Trello board of CoD. Here, the developers collect known bugs and show what is currently being worked on. The entry regarding the suppressor nerf has the note ”Fix planned” and has thus already passed the “Research” phase. An adjustment could come as early as this week. However, there is currently no set date.
In Season 2, not only weapon changes bring fresh air to the Warzone. There are new missile silos to marvel at, NPC zombies to incinerate, and some strong loot areas are now open and passable without a key card. This not only shakes up weapon selection but also your route in the battle royale a bit – make sure to check out the new features without “Cold War” weapons.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, there is currently a new alien glider in the shop. However, it has a secret feature that can be activated. We will show you what that feature is and how you can activate it.
This is what’s happening in Fortnite: In Season 5 – Chapter 2, some crossovers with other games and movies are taking place. This is because Agent Jonesy is assembling a crew made up of characters from different universes. They are meant to guard the Zero Point together.
The latest crossover is currently taking place with the “Alien” film series, and you can buy various items and skins to match in the item shop. This includes the alien glider, which comes with a hidden feature.
Alien glider has a secret feature
What can the new glider do? The “Cheyenne spaceship” is part of the Alien set and can be obtained individually for 1,200 V-Bucks or in a bundle in the shop. The glider is quite large, and as soon as it opens, the wings are unpacked with rocket launchers.
However, some players have noticed that the glider is reactive, and the wings can be folded back while flying, as this clip on Twitter shows:
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How can you activate the feature? Since nowhere has it been stated that the glider is reactive, some may not know this feature yet. You can only change the glider if you press the shoot button while flying – then the wings will disappear.
This won’t give you any advantages, like with all cosmetic items, but it is a fun, hidden detail. So, if you’ve bought the glider, you can show off the secret feature while the other players can only look on in amazement.
Some items in Fortnite give an unfair advantage and are then called Pay2Win.
Cosmetic items should not give you any advantages in the game. However, this is not always the case, as there have already been skins and items that were called Pay2Win. This is also true for the superhero skins, which have been causing problems due to their appearance for some time now.
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The online action RPG League of Maidens launched on Steam last week: The focus in its advertising is clearly on the women of the game, but many Steam reviews emphasize the ugly sides of this pseudo-MMORPG.
This is how League of Maidens presents itself: The game emphasizes mainly that it is free-to-play, and it repeatedly showcases its female characters. There is hardly an official image of League of Maidens without a woman posing. The focus is often on the breasts, but the characters’ rear-ends are also prominently displayed.
In the Steam presentation, it says: “League of Maidens is a FREE online action RPG featuring beautiful women with weapons and superpowers.”
What are the reviews on Steam? We will first quote some of the negative reviews:
“The game combines all the negative things a game can have: loot boxes, premium pass, battle pass, many microtransactions, an energy system, time gates, and so on […] Everything in the game is behind a paywall. The character editor is good, but most is locked.”
A player from Germany calls League of Maidens a “glorified mobile game with exaggerated character creation” – He says: A simple hairstyle costs 1000 gems or around €4.99.
Players who have been following the game since early access criticize: The development of the game is slow. The gameplay is dull, everything takes longer than necessary, and the monetization is genuinely terrible.
One review states: League of Maidens feels like an NSFW casino – everything is flashy, and when you click on something, you’re asked if you want to buy it.
One of the official Steam screenshots of League of Maidens.
League of Maidens: A “Waifu Simulator”
Are there any positive voices? League of Maidens started with poor ratings. However, it recovered over the weekend. The game now holds 41% positive reviews on Steam, which is rated as “mixed.”
The character creation is detailed: One says he spent 4 hours creating a “sexy vampire maiden” or a “fox lady”.
The in-game currency can also be earned through hard grinding, and you can earn the 5000 units needed for a piece of clothing in 2 dungeon runs that take 15 minutes each.
However, even the positive reviews say: The game is repetitive in its current form and urgently needs multiplayer and significant development.
League of Maidens is currently a single-player game with “multiplayer” features like online lobbies. You must be always online to play. The team anticipates adding additional multiplayer features if they can secure the resources for it.
Pseudo-MMORPGs rely on grind and cash shop
What’s behind it: League of Maidens is a type of game that attracts MMO gamers, even though it does not offer multiplayer: A kind of pseudo-MMORPG that focuses on grinding and quests, on items and leveling, and above all on the cosmetic customization of one’s character.
These are all aspects that MMORPG players love and yearn for, since the “real MMORPG market” has dried up. Many mobile MMORPGs are structured after this pattern: Thus, the comparison to the “glorified mobile game” actually fits.
Even the surprise hit of 2020 “Genshin Impact” relied on many mechanics that are actually known from mobile games.
Either I pay money and get what I want immediately.
Or I invest a lot of time and earn it.
The topic of free-to-play games and grind divides the MMO community:
Some completely reject grind and find this pay-to-“get what you want” mechanic terrible. They want diverse games that impress with systems and innovation.
Others, however, actually like the grind and enjoy repeating the same thing over a longer period to earn the item they want – They find the grind relaxing, even meditative. Achieving the goals is satisfying for them.
If you are looking for an alternative to pseudo-MMORPGs like League of Maidens:
Rapper Snoop Dogg attempted a livestream on Twitch over the weekend. He played Madden NFL and had enough after just 15 minutes.
What was the stream like? The rapper, producer, and actor Snoop Dogg is regularly seen in livestreams. Sometimes he appears in Xbox streams or even plays on his own channel.
On Sunday, he started a stream of Madden NFL 21, the football game from EA. He played on his Xbox and had a webcam showing him in a gaming room. But after 15 minutes, he had enough of the game. Then he swore after a play, hit the table, and turned off the console. He then left the room. His stream continued for more than 7 hours after that.
Snoop Dogg as a Gamer: In Germany, Snoop Dogg is mainly known as a rapper or actor. Under various names like “Snoop Doggy Dogg”, “Snoop Lion”, or “Snoopzilla”, he released numerous tracks and albums. These span various genres from rap to reggae to funk to gospel.
This is how it went down: Snoop Dogg started his stream with the title: “Sit Back, Relax and Chill it’s a vibe in here”. So quite in the spirit of: Grab a chair and switch off for a bit. We’re chilling together here.
But his match in Madden was not going according to his expectations. After the opponent scored a touchdown, the rapper shouted “FUCK” and looked angrily at his monitor. At the same time, he opened the Xbox menu. It took a few seconds before he finally turned off the console.
Accompanied by a “Fuck this shit” and two slams on the desk. He continued to curse about the game, took off his headphones. Then he stood up and left the room. All captured by his webcam, which remained active.
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His stream title of “sit back and chill” was not fulfilled by the stream.
Interestingly, the stream ran for over 7 hours more. A total of 7 hours and 37 minutes after the stream started, Snoop Dogg returned to the gaming room to turn off the stream.
How many were watching? At the beginning of his stream, there were between 200 and 400 viewers watching live. While the rapper was afk, the numbers climbed to over 4,000 concurrent viewers (via TwitchTracker). The clip of the ragequit was viewed by over 230,000 people (as of March 1 at 11:17 AM).
This has happened before: It is already known that Snoop Dogg plays the football series “Madden NFL” from EA. In 2019, he founded the “Gangsta Gaming League” and plays tournaments there with his friends, which are then broadcast live on Twitch and Co.
The rapper Snoop Dogg also plays shooters
In 2019, Snoop played Madden 20 with a duo partner. The two lost the match and were interviewed afterwards. He was asked how he felt after the hard defeat and emotionally responded:
“How the hell do you think I feel? Don’t ask such stupid questions. I feel like shit.” When he was then asked who should win the tournament, he ended the interview and snapped at the reporter. Telling her to stop asking such annoying questions.
Cortyn loses a lot of life time due to a gaming quirk. Credits must always be watched to the end – every damn time.
Hand on heart. Everyone has that one quirk while gaming that isn’t entirely rational to explain. Some have to sort their inventory alphabetically in World of Warcraft, others can only leave cities in Final Fantasy if they have at least 99x Potions and 99x Antidotes, because anything else would be totally unsafe.
I have a quirk too and it steals my life time:
I have to watch the credits in every game in full.
Yes, you read that right. Those walls of text with all the developer names scrolling endlessly across the screen and only rarely adorned with some images.
Wasted life time while credit-watching.
Waste of time that I can’t shake off
I fully realize that this is an absolute waste of time. These long walls of text can easily go over 10 minutes and list all the participants to the sound of the game, scrolling slowly across the screen. I just can’t help it and have to watch it.
Over the years, even the reason why I watch them has changed.
Today I can’t even say exactly which game started it. It was probably one of my first games that I “actually” played through for the first time – it must have been Grandia or Final Fantasy IX.
Back then, my thought was: “These are the people who entertained you for hours with a game. It is respectful to look at their names.” Kind of a tribute to the developers who were responsible for my entertainment over the past weeks.
It even goes so far that during the credits, I don’t even go to the fridge to get a new drink. No, I stay politely seated and watch until the end.
That I can’t remember any names from it anyway and that even while reading the names, they leave my mind again should be clear to everyone.
For some games, like Final Fantasy X, waiting is even worth it.
And of course, this thought is silly. I was already aware back then that the creators probably don’t care at all whether I read all their names. I wasn’t sitting in front of the TV thinking, “Ah, sound designer XYZ, I’ll remember that name.” Three lines later, I had forgotten everything anyway – I didn’t even try to remember it. Why would I?
After all, many games have adopted what we mostly know from Marvel movies. After the credits, there is often an additional scene or a little teaser for a possible sequel. The first time I consciously noticed this was with Final Fantasy X. The ending was quite sad. After the million developer names, their pets, all their neighbors, and all the people they have ever met or would like to meet, there was still a little scene that turned a sad ending into a positive one for me.
Since then, I can at least easily convince myself why I endure the credits in every game. After all, there could still be a little scene – right?
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Very rarely, this quirk is even properly rewarded. There are a handful of games that manage to captivate even in the credits and turn it into a mini game. The most famous example is probably “NieR: Automata,” where the credits turn into a small shooter in the style of Wing Commander. The developers succeeded in making the credits through this mini-game, the soundtrack, and the character instructions so significant that you think “Holy Shit, this is the most important scene in the whole game!” But unfortunately, that’s only a pleasant (and very crazy) exception.
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Even now, nearly 20 years later, I still have the urge to watch the credits and not to leave the screen. I still find it somehow “rude” to want to skip it, but I use the time differently now. While the names scroll by, I mentally review the entire game again. I think back to the most emotional scenes, the biggest shock moments, or just the best laughs. Or I think about why I’m actually watching it again and come up with the idea for this article.
Do you also have a “gaming quirk” that you just can’t explain and that comes out in every game?
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In Pokémon GO the legendary season has started, marking the beginning of the 2nd Season. We will show you all the new spawns and reveal the changes that have been made.
This is the legendary season: On March 1st, the legendary season in Pokémon GO began. It will influence spawns outside events for a full 3 months.
To keep you informed about what is happening, we will list all the new features.
Seasons in Pokémon GO: Since December, there have been seasons in Pokémon GO. They were introduced with the festive season and winter spawns. Now, 3 months later, the next season is here.
Seasons can be compared to seasons. They change the spawns that appear outside events and give the game a general direction.
Spawns for the legendary season
What you can find in Europe now: Spawns are divided between the northern and southern hemispheres. While we in the north receive spring spawns, the south gets more autumnal spawns.
For us in Europe, the spawns from the northern hemisphere are interesting. Here are the spawns:
Tangela
Wadribie
Glibunkel
Piccolente
Chelast
Panflam
Plinfa
Spring-Sesokitz
Sichlor
Dratini
Waumboll
Raupy
Bluzuk
Quapsel
Teddiursa
Miltank
Snubbull
Loturzel
Schwalbini
Eneco
Shuppet
Haspiror
Nagelotz
Wattzapf
Rattfratz
Nidoran
Enton
Magnetilo
Nebulak
Tragosso
Wablu
Waumpel
Stollunior
Flurmel
Spoink
Leufeo
These spawns are interesting: In addition to the Pokémon listed above, there are some Pokémon that are also interesting and should appear more frequently.
These include Kaumalat and Quabbel, among others. Kaumalat is usually very rare in the wild but is now expected to appear more frequently. Quabbel has only appeared through the PvP league and will now also appear in the wild.
Some trainers on reddit report that other rare Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild. Knarksel and Milza, for instance, have been reported more frequently in local communities than usual.
Kaumalat is expected to appear more frequently in the wild.
This is what trainers are complaining about: Players from the northern hemisphere feel somewhat disadvantaged, as the spawns in the southern hemisphere seem to be significantly better.
It starts, among other things, with Paras and Habitak. These are two Pokémon that only received their shiny form during the Kanto Tour. Both monsters appear in the south of the world, but not more frequently in the north.
But eF-eM and Kastadur have also been announced for the south and are generally very rare. Kaumalat, on the other hand, appears in both regions – so there is no advantage here.
This is new in raids: Here, level-5 raids now grant more XP per raid. There should now be 11,750 XP per legendary raid. That is 1,750 XP more than before. So the change is quite small and you will not level up significantly faster.
This is new regarding catch rates: Some Pokémon are now easier to catch! Trainers report that for example Scoppel has a significantly greener circle and stays in the Pokéball easier. Also, several other monsters, especially from the 6th generation, are now easier to catch.
This is new regarding nests: There are some new Pokémon in nests. So check your nearby nests and see if there’s a Pokémon you still need.
Additionally, with the start of the season, new raid bosses are coming to Pokémon GO! You can find an overview of this in another article on MeinMMO:
On PS5, PS4, as well as Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, you can now download the free multiplayer action game Heavy Metal Machines. In this game, you try to get a ball into the opponent’s goal with your car.
What is Heavy Metal Machines? The fast-paced multiplayer action game mixes sports with post-apocalyptic elements. In tuned cars reminiscent of vehicles from the Mad Max movies, you must try to get an exploding ball into the opponent’s team’s goal. You compete in 4-on-4 matches. This only reminds you at first glance of the well-known Rocket League.
You pull the ball behind you on an energy band, and enemies can take it from you. Therefore, it is important to act quickly and tactically. Every vehicle plays a role. Transporters are meant to pull the ball, while monster trucks clear the way for opponents.
This introduces MOBA elements into the game. Basically, you have to fight your way to the opponent’s base, which is a goal here, and destroy it. Along the way, there are continuous battles.
You equip your cars with weapons to shoot your way through and fight against monsters that appear on the tracks. The courses are partially very convoluted, so you must maneuver well. This promises fast-paced and action-packed matches in which you climb ranks.
You can tune and further upgrade your vehicle to always have better chances. The trailer gives you a glimpse of the gameplay:
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How much does the game cost? You can download Heavy Metal Machines for free on PS5/PS4 as well as Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
For PC, the free-to-play game was released in 2017. You can download it via the official website or via Steam.
The action game is funded through an item shop where you can buy cosmetic items to customize your vehicles.
How is the game received? On Steam, Heavy Metal Machines has a rating of 75% based on 3,716 votes (as of March 1 at 10:30 AM).
Here we summarize a few voices from the Steam community for you:
Music Adventures says on Steam: ‘I love this game. It mixes the fantastic atmosphere of Rocket League with MOBA games, including League of Legends, Dota 2, Smite, Mobile Legends, and Heroes of the Storm. I recommend it 100% if you’re looking for something different and a lot of fun.’
Piratex explains (via Steam): ‘I have to say, it’s a fun game that brings back the feeling of “Rock’n’Roll Racing” but is not a racing game at all. It’s more of a kind of MOBA.’
Playful Sir writes on Steam: ‘I was bored and tried the game. Now it’s one of my favorite games. It’s more fun than it looks.’
moritz.khale slightly criticizes the balancing in matchmaking (via Steam): ‘Well, it is indeed a very cool game with some exciting mechanics. But playing as a casual gamer against a pro who knows every trick is not fun.’
Will you check out Heavy Metal Machines? Do you like this type of game?
The YouTuber DrDisrespect became a star on Twitch until his ban in June 2020. However, even though he has since established himself as a major streamer on YouTube, the ban still affects him negatively. It seems that the ban prevents DrDisrespect from participating in a lucrative tournament in CoD Warzone.
What kind of tournament is this? It is the “Toronto Ultra $100k Payout”: A tournament organized by a Canadian eSports team, in which professionals and streamers participate. It takes place today, March 1, and tomorrow.
36 teams are competing in the tournament for a total prize pool of $100,000: This is one of the largest tournaments for “CoD Warzone”.
The teams compete in public lobbies and must collect as many points as possible. Points are awarded for kills and placements: It is a type of competition about which streamer and which pro can take down the most “regular players” in a set amount of time.
This is the problem with DrDisrespect: The YouTube streamer Zlaner had actually planned to compete in the tournament alongside DrDisrespect. But he says: It cannot happen.
According to Zlaner, while he is allowed to participate in the tournament in Toronto, the Doctor is not permitted.
I received a message from the organizers, from Toronto Ultra and Call of Duty: And the Doc is not allowed to participate.
I assume it has something to do with the Twitch ban. I contacted the Doc right away and asked: Bro, can you do anything about it?
Zlaner
But the Doc replied: “Unfortunately not. It’s strange that they won’t let me participate in this thing.”
A nasty detail of a Twitch ban is that you are also not allowed to appear in the streams of other Twitch streamers, otherwise, they receive penalties and can even get banned.
The rule is meant to prevent someone from circumventing their own Twitch ban by simply appearing as a co-streamer for someone else:
Since there will likely be many Twitch streamers at the tournament and DrDisrespect would be in the streams of others, this could lead to a problem.
Conversely, this means: Anyone who has received a Twitch ban will have difficulties participating in large tournaments, even if they are no longer on Twitch.
DrDisrespect was one of the most significant streamers on Twitch from 2016 to 2020. He won the “Streamer of the Year” award in 2017 and 2019. In March 2020, he signed a lucrative contract with Twitch. In June 2020, he was banned from Twitch: This also terminated the contract.
Twitch ban turns streamers into lepers
In September 2020, Twitch adjusted its rules specifically to respond to DrDisrespect’s ban. Twitch instructed its streamers to remove banned streamers from conversations, mute them, or restrict interactions.
The Twitch ban of DrDisrespect stirred the gaming community in the summer of 2020. Because it was unclear why DrDisrespect was banned from Twitch. He believes they might have wanted to save money and get out of the huge contract they previously signed with him:
The developers of the sandbox MMORPG Albion Online have announced a new, extensive update. This brings a lot of changes. Therefore, we will look at how the online RPG is doing three years after its release.
What’s in the new update? With “Call to Arms,” the faction wars are completely overhauled. You will not only be able to take over outposts with the new system, but conquer entire regions of the game world.
A new playable faction is added with Caerleon, bringing its own trade missions, a new city heart, and the Caerleon Greywolf as a mount.
As a member of a faction, you will also receive a unique ability, and the Royal continent has been expanded. There are red zones after the update, where bandits attack repeatedly.
Additionally, a revision of the Hell Gates comes into play. They will get a new layout with new enemies, and you will be able to chain the gates together. Lava will also rise in the areas. New 10-vs-10 Hell Gates will also be added.
There are new ways to assemble a build, and the graphics of the sandbox MMORPG will be enhanced with animated vegetation.
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The new trailer introduces the 6th faction of Albion Online.
When is the update coming? “Call to Arms” will be launched on March 17. Those who are on the test servers can try out the update already.
An MMORPG in constant change
How has the MMORPG developed? Albion Online launched in July 2017 as a buy-to-play game with an optional subscription. The switch to free-to-play occurred in April 2019. Since then, it is no longer necessary to purchase the game, but a premium membership still exists.
Extensive updates in recent years have brought major changes and innovations. Among them:
May 2018: The Steam launch of the MMORPG
March 2019: Random dungeons for 5 players and a new tutorial
July 2019: Solo dungeons, new monsters, skills, and character customization options
January 2020: The complete overhaul of the Outlands, where players fight for the most valuable resources with territorial wars and the expansion of a hideout
August 2020: Corrupted dungeons, the wilderness of Avalon as a new area, and the roads of Avalon as a new transportation method
The release of the major updates usually coincided with an increase in player numbers, as seen on Steamcharts.
What does the premium membership offer? A premium membership is supposed to facilitate playing the MMORPG but not provide unfair advantages.
For $11.95 per month, you receive:
20 learning points per day
+50% fame bonus
+50% resource yield
+100% mount growth
10,000 focus points per day
+50% silver and loot from mobs
+100% harvest yield
50% reduced market tax
What’s next? Besides the major update “Call to Arms” launching on March 17, the team is currently working on the final mobile version of Albion Online. Although it is already available in beta, it will undergo a major overhaul and official release this year.
In 2021, the final mobile version of Albion Online is set to launch.
The current state of the MMORPG Albion Online
How is Albion Online doing currently? The rating on Steam over the past 30 days is 81%. The overall rating with 29,547 votes is 78%. As of March 1 at 9:30 AM.
The player numbers have been increasing after a slight dip at the end of 2020, according to Steamcharts. They were around 8,000 players in the past 30 days, with a peak of 12,394 players during that time. However, these are only those playing through Steam. Albion Online also has its own client.
What do the players say? Call to Arms is well received by testers, who mention some balancing issues that should be resolved before the release. Conquering entire territories is something the community is looking forward to. Overall, Albion Online is well-received.
Cookies? explains on Steam: “If you want a good MMORPG, open-world game, then check out Albion Online. I’ve played for three days and I’m already hooked. Exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
TTV_HITM Rusty man (via Steam): “I love this game. When it came out, it wasn’t that great, but the developers have improved a lot and the community is really good.”
Chrisplays has played a lot (via Steam): “I’ve played the game for over 500 hours now. You might like it if you enjoy grinding and a MOBA-like combat system.”
Gawain doesn’t like the PvP much (via Steam): “You are forced into PvP to progress. I like PvP, but here it feels more like trolling than player-versus-player battles. There is no honor and beginners get slaughtered.”
Are you playing Albion Online? Do you like it and are you looking forward to the new update?
The raid bosses of Pokémon GO have changed as of March 2021. In this overview, we show you which bosses are now active and which are worth it.
What’s new? In Pokémon GO, the legendary season started for players today, on March 1st. This means that some bosses can now be found newly on the arenas. At level 1, level 3, and level 5, as well as in mega raids, you will now find new opponents.
Which ones these are and why some of them are worth it, we show you here.
The legendary season The season in Pokémon GO changes regularly. The developers then unlock bonuses that fit a larger theme during this period. In March 2021, the first Therian forms enter the game. But first, you will find the Incarnate forms of Landorus, Thundurus, and Tornadus.
All current raid bosses in March 2021
You see this here: In the following table, we list all the bosses that you can currently find in Pokémon GO. Keep in mind that you can also catch bosses marked with a star (*) as shiny. To see the shiny form, you must be lucky after defeating them.
Raid level
Raid bosses
1
Swablu* Rotomurf Piccolente Psiau Sneasel*
3
Froslass Skorgla* Welsar Cheltarrar Donphan
5
Landorus*
Mega
Mega-Blastoise* Mega-Taillow* Mega-Ampharos*
Counters for Landorus
With these counters, you are ready for the battle against Landorus
Landorus has not been a boss in Pokémon GO for a long time. To deploy the most effective team in battle, we show you the most important counters against the raid boss. Landorus is of the ground and flying type. This makes ice attackers particularly effective as counters. Water Pokémon are also a good choice, but not quite as effective as ice.
These raids are worth it: Which raids you should do now depends individually on your goals. Here we look at the raid bosses that are good as attackers in your collection, and therefore worth it.
Rotomurf – The evolution Stalobor is one of the best ground-type attackers.
With the evolutions, you then have good chances in the battle against Landorus. The other bosses are rather to be disregarded. It is quite possible that some raids will change again when the raids with Thundurus start on March 6th.
In the coming weeks, a lot will happen in the game. The developers have already announced that numerous events will take place. From spotlight hours, new raid bosses, to multi-day bonuses. You can find all events in March 2021 in Pokémon GO here.
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On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the new TOTW 23 will be released in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Who could be in the Team of the Week? We look at the TOTW Predictions.
What is the Team of the Week? Every week, the TOTW is released in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. There, 23 players are rewarded with a black Inform card for strong performances in real football. These special cards have better stats than the standard cards and are worth more on the transfer market.
Each player in the TOTW is then available as a special version in Packs for one week.
These are TOTW Predictions: The TOTW Predictions are community forecasts that try to guess which players could make it into the Team of the Week.
They provide a good overview of who could be in the TOTW. Potential Inform players can then be used to earn coins on the transfer market. How this works, you’ll find out in the Trading Tips.
However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and not guarantees. The TOTW 23 next Wednesday may look different from what the predictions suggest.
The prediction for Team of the Week 23 in Ultimate Team
This week we take a look at the predictions of the well-known FIFA YouTuber KieronSFF .
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These Bundesliga players could appear in the new TOTW:
Leon Goretzka assisted 3 goals in the 5:1 victory against 1. FC Cologne. A strong performance for which he could receive his first Inform card in FUT 21. Owners of his Headliners card will be pleased, as it would then become even better.
This upgrade could be received by Goretzka
Wataru Endo shone in the 5:1 victory against Schalke 04. The defensive midfielder scored 2 goals and assisted 2 others. An Inform card would certainly be deserved with this performance.
Alexander Sorloth had a strong game against Borussia Mönchengladbach and contributed a goal and an assist to the 3:2 final result. A TOTW card seems possible.
If you are looking for reinforcement for your team, take a look at the new What-If team.
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With a little trick, you can level up in WoW: Shadowlands without really looking. A Reddit user has figured this out.
Slowly but surely, most players have seen all the content of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. However, the next patch is still a long way off, as Update 9.1 Chains of Domination is likely to take several months. Many would like to level a second or third character, but that takes time and can be tedious.
However, with a simple method, you can level up “on the side”. Here, Pet Battles are really useful.
How does it work? The Reddit user Pochmannn has released a small video in which he shows a rather simple yet effective leveling method that requires hardly any attention. It’s about the pet battle against Nightfang in Ardenweald. The pet battle takes place at coordinates 40 / 64. A single fight only takes about 20 to 25 seconds and ends extremely quickly.
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The fight goes best with an “Iron Starlette”. The pet is available in the Broken Isles, but is also often available at the auction house. Make sure your Starlette has a high attack value so that the combo works. In the fight, you use:
Wind-Up (1)
Charging (3)
Wind-Up (1)
This should defeat Nightfang with a single attack. Heal your pet with a bandage afterwards and start the fight again.
Since Nightfang is an elite pet, it can be fought an unlimited number of times.
How much XP do you gain? The exact XP gain per hour varies. It depends on the character’s level and ranges between 185,000 and 210,000 experience points per hour.
Leveling from level 50 to 60 takes approximately 12 hours with this method.
Is the method particularly fast? No, it is by no means the fastest leveling method, but it requires the least effort and is very consistent. You don’t have to actively engage in battles, take quests, or even travel through the world. You can spend the entire duration from level 50 to 60 here, as long as you can provide enough pet bandages.
Who is it worth it for? It is worthwhile for anyone who wants to level their character to level 60 but doesn’t want to invest much energy into it. Since this method is very straightforward and simple, it is suitable for watching a series while casually leveling the character on a second screen.
If you don’t feel like “real” leveling and prefer to be entertained by a series or movies while still wanting characters at level 60, this method might suit you.
Do you use such methods to casually level a twink? Or do you prefer to be fully engaged and do it faster?
In Pokémon GO Demeteros is now appearing in raids for the first time. We provide an overview of the best counters, the moves, and the important CP.
When does Demeteros come? The legendary Pokémon will appear in raids starting March 1st at 8:00 AM and in the PvP League. It will remain available until March 6th at 8:00 AM German time.
To help you know which Pokémon are effective against the raid boss and how many trainers are needed, we present the best counters here.
Use these counters against Demeteros
Which types are effective? The types Ice and Water are strong against Demeteros. However, it has a double weakness to Ice type. So focus primarily on such Pokémon.
The best Pokémon against Demeteros: Here you will find the list of the 10 best Pokémon against the legendary monster:
Galar-Obstagoon with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Froslass with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
Glaceon with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Roserade with Weather Ball and Avalanche
Articuno with Weather Ball and Blizzard
Kyogre with Waterfall and Blizzard
Mew with Weather Ball and Ice Beam
Lapras with Ice Shard and Ice Shard
How difficult will the fight against Demeteros be? The legendary Pokémon can be beaten quite easily by two trainers. If you focus mainly on Ice Pokémon, you will have no problem in a duo.
This is also important, as you can adhere to local contact restrictions. Alternatively, remote raids are also worthwhile.
CP, Moves, and Usability – Info about Demeteros
How much CP does a Demeteros need to have? Without weather bonus, a Demeteros in the raid can reach up to 2050 CP. That would be an example with 100% IV. In windy or sunny weather, it can even reach 2563 for 100% IV. So pay attention to these two values.
What moves does Demeteros learn? Overall, Demeteros can master 6 different moves. However, the two Ground attacks are particularly important. So you should focus on these:
How can you get Demeteros? The legendary Pokémon can again be found in Level 5 Raids. However, it also appears as a reward in the PvP League. So if you have earned some victories there, you could receive it as a reward and do not have to complete a raid.
Remember that there is currently a risk of contracting the Coronavirus for yourself and others. The Federal Centre for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding crowds. Niantic has taken various measures so that you can play Pokémon GO from home.
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The world of Valheim is still full of secrets that players can discover. One of them is a secret fourth ship that no one has been able to build so far. As an admin, you can take a look at it, but no one knows the recipe.
What kind of ship is this? It is an unnamed “Trailer Ship.” It is comparable in size to the largest ship so far, the Longship. It shares the same shape and the same cargo space for loot.
The big difference is that on the “Trailer Ship” you have a kind of pavilion on the deck under which some crates and barrels are stored, and that round shields are attached to the railing. However, these are currently without texture and can only be seen as outlines.
The “Trailer Ship” (front) compared to the Longship. The design is identical, the empty circles on the railing are unfilled round shields.
You can board the ship, load it, and even take a seat, but you cannot steer it. The rudder is attached but cannot be used, so the ship must stay in place. The sail is always reefed.
How do I get the ship? Similar to the secret sword Dyrnwyn, you can currently only obtain the “Trailer Ship” through admin commands. To do this, you must be the host of your own server or enter your own world. You then get the ship as follows:
open the console by pressing F5
type “imacheater” and confirm to activate the commands
type “spawn Trailership” and confirm
the ship will appear in front of you and then fall to the ground, so you should only do this in water
Unlike Dyrnwyn, you cannot use the ship. With Dyrnwyn, at least with the fire cores, there is a metal that is likely used for the sword. Currently, there is no indication that the “Trailer Ship” can be built. If you destroy it, you get the same materials needed for a Longship.
The name of the ship may be an indication that it is a leftover from development. Presumably, the ship is only intended for demonstration purposes and is simply a “trailer” – not for actual use.
However, so far, only about half of the content of Valheim is actually in the game. More content is coming along with at least three new biomes, of which we already know: Mistlands, Ashlands, and the Deep North.
So the “Trailer Ship” might eventually have a purpose, after all, it is already in the game. It would be a shame to leave such a pretty vessel unused.
If you generally like the ships in Valheim but can’t use them as often as you’d like, there is a trick. To sail more often with your Karve or Longship, simply dig a canal across the islands. With the right technique, this can be done almost anywhere and even works for loaded ships.
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The action MMO Warframe is getting new content in spring 2021. We spoke with a player who has over 7,800 hours on the clock. Here’s what she told us about the current status of Warframe.
This is Warframe: Warframe is one of the MMO games that have been on the market for years now and successfully brings one update after another.
Since its release on PC in 2013, the shooter has grown and has been released on Steam, Xbox One, PS4, and Switch. It is also playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S through backward compatibility. Currently, Warframe enjoys about 58,000 active players daily on Steam (as of 1.3.2021, via SteamCharts).
In the game, you take on the role of a “Tenno” who can use the abilities of powerful armors created by a fallen civilization: the Warframes. In action-packed battles of the MMO shooter, you slaughter your way through hordes of enemies to:
Play through the exciting story of Warframe,
Obtain and upgrade new Warframes,
Find stronger weapons, equipment, and mods,
Customize your ship “Orbiter” to your liking,
Collect cosmetic items and become the best-looking Tenno in Warframe.
What’s coming in Warframe: For spring, the developer Digital Extremes has announced new content. There are new enemies, missions, and a new Warframe. Therefore, we asked a Warframe expert from the MeinMMO community about the current status of the game.
Feynrath has spent over 7,800 hours in Warframe on Steam, of which 2,778 hours are pure mission playtime. So she knows the shooter inside out. Here’s what she had to say.
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Here is the trailer for the new content in spring 2021
No end in sight
MeinMMO: What is the current status of Warframe from the perspective of someone who has been playing for a very long time? How is the game doing?
Fey: Actually quite good. The player community is still present. Players come and go like in any other game.
Through Epic, a large wave of new players has come in again. It feels like the average age of players is getting younger. Especially through the Epic Game Store, as many younger players play Fortnite through it.
A lot has changed since the release:
There are more cinematics in the main story, although it is still not fully completable. The game has gained a story over the years. It was completely without one in the beginning.
The content goals have become increasingly larger (for example: Eidolon Fields, Railjack), so the developers couldn’t keep up. Digital Extremes recognized the error and scaled back the size of the content.
Test servers have been implemented to allow players to test already programmed content and provide feedback.
Constant updates continue to regularly bring new Warframes and weapons (Prime Warframes usually every 90 to 120 days).
Otherwise, not much has changed in my view. The status is therefore still stable to good.
Prime Warframes and weapons are particularly stylish versions of the normal Warframes and weapons, which have higher base stats and are generally stronger. While the normal frames are based solely on the special technology of the fallen Orokin civilization, the Prime versions are genuine Orokin technology. Not every Warframe or weapon has a Prime version, but they are gradually being provided by the developers. For example, Octavia Prime was announced in the spring update.
MeinMMO: How is the mood in the community? Do you think players are currently satisfied with the content or not?
Fey: Mixed. There are many players who say that current content should be worked on first until it works mostly bug-free. Especially in Railjack and in some missions, there are still bugs present that have been around for years. According to long-time players, these need to be fixed.
Whether players are satisfied with the content is difficult to say again. New players do not grasp the abundance of content that Warframe offers. Older players quickly figure out what works how and then unlock the content for themselves.
What do the new contents in the spring update offer?
MeinMMO: Warframe developers presented a series of updates for spring 2021. What is your opinion on this as an experienced player? What are the highlights?
Fey: There are three. Railjack update, Corpus Liches, and the new Warframe Sevagoth.
Regarding Railjacks: I’m critical about the Corpus Railjack. Railjacks are huge spaceships with which you can engage in space battles against NPCs. You control them together with other players.
Railjack will receive another overhaul, which I hope will benefit the system. Players will be able to control Railjacks alone with the update, which was not possible before. They can also hire an NPC crew that they can equip.
New missions for the Railjack are also coming. What ends up coming out of it, I can’t say just yet. Railjack is not one of my favorite activities.
Regarding Corpus Liches: The Corpus Liches, special strong enemies, are also rather critical. They are supposed to be easier to handle than the Grineer Liches, but how this will be implemented is still to be seen. Honestly, I’m not particularly looking forward to it, as the Grineer Liches have already taken away a lot of “friends” or “anticipation” from me.
They simply take a long time. To kill them, you need to farm items that are randomly mixed each time. And at the beginning, you don’t know which items you need to kill the Lich.
This could also apply to the new Liches. So it may happen that depending on how well or poorly it goes, you could spend 4 to 5 hours on a single Lich.
The Corpus and the Grineer are two enemy factions in Warframe that you can fight against. The Liches belonging to these factions are special personal enemies that may appear in your missions. These enemies can only be defeated in a very specific and elaborate way.
Regarding the new Warframe: The new Warframe Sevagoth is coming as a quest frame, and I’m actually looking forward to it the most from the entire update. New frame, new gameplay mechanics, something new to color.
The concept is good so far. It is a ghostly Warframe that has a shadow form. The shadow form can be controlled by players and has three unique abilities of its own.
The implementation of the abilities and the frame remains to be seen, as it has only been presented once so far. Often abilities have been changed and adjusted during a testing phase.
Whether this will be a frame that can be completely farmed through the quest (which I would be very happy about) or a frame where only the blueprint comes from the quest is still not clear.
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MeinMMO: Do you think now is a good time to start with Warframe?
Fey: Yes. But that’s actually always the case. With the new tutorial, it has become a little easier for new players to get into the game. Otherwise, the chat is still available for almost any questions and is usually helpful when something comes up.
MeinMMO: What would you recommend to new players who are just now starting in Warframe? Can you give 4-5 different tips?
Fey: Between 4 and 50 would have been easier (laughs). Ok:
Take your time. At first, it’s simply too much information to absorb all at once. The game doesn’t guide you very well after the tutorial, so set yourself a goal like “I will unlock the star map” at the beginning. That helps focus and not feel so lost.
Try to complete missions independently or with a friend of similar experience before the experienced players simply carry you through the missions and you learn nothing. So set the group search to either “Solo” or “Invite only”.
You start with 50 Platinum on PC, which is the premium currency in Warframe. Spend it most sensibly on a Warframe slot and two weapon slots. Cosmetic items can always be acquired later once you have enough Warframes and weapons. Also, the real-money currency in the game is tradable. Just don’t jump into trading too early.
Listen and read. Warframe gives an incredible amount of tips through Lotus and Ordis, mentioned in a “side conversation.” Especially in quests, they tell you exactly what needs to be done to complete the quest.
Everyone was once a beginner. Don’t hesitate to ask questions in the in-game chat. There’s often someone who takes the time for your questions.
Play in a way that you have fun. That’s the most important thing about it all!
By the way, we recommend Warframe as one of the best free shooters in 2021. You can find more in our article:
You can find it here: On the next pages, you will find all 12 focuses that you can equip in Season 13 of Destiny 2. We will start with what you consider the weakest class and move up to the ultimate PvE killer.
You will get a brief overview of the focus, its features, and which Exotics were specifically designed for the class. Since we had a similar survey in 2020, we also presented what has changed since then.
We wish you a lot of fun!
Rank 12 – Arcstrider (Hunter)
Arcstriders land with 65 votes (2.22%) in 12th and last place.
What distinguishes Arcstriders? This subclass represents the agility and skill known by all Guardians and feared by their enemies – no other focus is harder to hit. They wield a staff of pure lightning energy as a weapon.
These specializations have Arc Hunters:
Arc Staff (Way of the Warrior) – The specialization focuses on powerful melee hits and agile evasive maneuvers that complement each other perfectly and charge one another.
Arc Staff (Way of the Wind) – Do you always want your abilities faster than everyone else at hand and be able to escape in any situation? Then this is the specialization for you. Additionally, the closer you come to death, the more dangerous you become.
Whirlwind Shield (Way of the Storm) – With your skills with the Arc Staff, dodging becomes unnecessary. You can block even the strongest attacks and throw them back at your enemies.
Strike like the lightning, be terrifying like the thunder.
Description of the Arcstriders
Use these Exotics:
Raiden Flux: The chest armor significantly improves the duration and damage of your Arc Staff super and lets Hunters whirl across the battlefield almost indefinitely.
Handschlag des Lügners: The gloves turn Hunters into deadly melee fighters who have already beaten Raid bosses with them.
Placement 2020: Last year, the Arc Hunter also took the last rank. Back then it was 9th place with 7.12%.
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In Call of Duty: Warzone there are numerous hidden areas where special items or strong loot await. Some of these areas are now completely accessible with the new Season 2 – for example in Stadium.
What kind of loot spots are these? It’s about the secret rooms in Stadium, which were originally intended for the secret Enigma blueprint of the CR-56 AMAX. Until now, players needed blue keycards to enter these rooms. These cards were scattered throughout the stadium.
Now the rooms can apparently be accessed freely. They are open even without the keycards and are filled with loot. This is shown by the reddit user errlloyd in a short clip:
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What can you find here? Apparently the rooms are full of crates with legendary weapons, killstreaks and equipment. Some users under the post even demand that the creator delete the post again. They see their loot area in danger.
If you want to drop there yourself, you should be careful. It’s likely that word has spread that there is a lot to be gained in Stadium and you will quickly encounter opponents there.
This is the criticism: Players seem to be bothered by the fact that the Easter eggs from Warzone are being removed from the game. This severs the connection to Modern Warfare and shifts Warzone towards Cold War, as user DesignatedDonut1 argues on reddit.
This has been a problem for a while. Already in January, many players were angry about the integration of Cold War. Some of the weapons like the DMR 14 and the MAC-10 that the new installment brought are considered to be much too strong. They demanded that everything be removed again.
On the other hand, reddit user IamMrMacgee argues that the removal of MW Easter eggs is probably more due to the fact that the Verdansk map is soon to be retired. He believes that after the current Outbreak event, there will likely be an end to the map. So far, it looks like everything points to a massive explosion and a new map in April.
Where can I find more loot? Those who want to explore Verdansk a little longer now have even more opportunities to get strong loot with Season 2. There are new silos full of loot that work similarly to the bunkers on the map. Here, too, you don’t need keycards; the silos are simply open.
If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a bit more challenge, you can try to blast through the new zombies on the map. At the shipwreck, you will find a new event where you need to kill 40 zombies. For this, you will receive a yellow keycard that leads you to a special loot crate nearby.
What great loot areas have you discovered?
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Shinies are rare and popular in Pokémon GO. However, there is often the question of why other trainers get a shiny and you don’t. We debunk the myth.
This is what Shinies are: These shiny Pokémon are extremely rare and differ from regular monsters. Instead of the usual color, the Shinies are different in color. They don’t have any special effects from the shiny effect, but they are rare collectibles.
There are some myths surrounding Shinies. The shiny probability varies among different trainers, you get fewer Shinies than others, and generally, new trainers are favored when it comes to Shinies. But is that true?
Shiny probabilities and the background
Why am I not getting any Shinies? To briefly answer this question: Because you simply have no luck.
There is no data suggesting that certain trainers are favored over others. It doesn’t matter whether you just started or have been playing for years. Every trainer has the same chance of getting a shiny.
Shinies usually have different colors, but they are also quite rare.
How likely is a shiny at all? It depends on the shiny. A normal shiny in the wild has a chance of about 1 in 450 to 1 in 512. Analysts are not entirely sure about this.
What is certain is that you have to click at least 450 potential Shinies to have an expected value of 1 for a shiny. This means that while you can get a shiny much earlier, it also means that you may not see a shiny on your screen until well after 450 checks.
However, there are also Shinies that are much easier to obtain. This is because they are only available in raids or hatch from eggs. There are also Pokémon in the wild that are significantly more commonly shiny. These include, for example, Scyther or Pidgeot.
For all details regarding the exact shiny chances of Pokémon and what exceptions exist, you can find out here:
You need to understand this: Just because you clicked on 450 Pokémon of one kind does not guarantee you a shiny. It can also go much worse, and you might only get a shiny after 1000 Pokémon.
It often seems that you have clicked on hundreds of specimens and still did not get a shiny. For this, check the Pokédex before the introduction of a new shiny and remember how many specimens you have already seen. Then go shiny hunting, and if you think a shiny is really overdue, check the Pokédex again. Were those 450 Pokémon you clicked on? If not, then you are not unlucky; you are still well within the probabilities. If so, then you actually had bad luck. Unfortunately, you can’t change that.
Are there tricks for more Shinies? In the console games of Pokémon, you can increase the chance of Shinies. For this, you should only catch one species of Pokémon to increase the chance. Unfortunately, this is not possible in Pokémon GO.
You always have the same probability, which also varies among different monsters. However, you cannot change this chance.
The result is: If you want more Shinies, you have to play more. But even that doesn’t guarantee more Shinies.
Here, we at least give you a few tricks on how to get more encounters with Pokémon, so you generally have more chances for Shinies:
Play in areas where many Pokémon generally spawn and plan your routes along these areas.
Clicking is enough – if you’re not quick at catching, you should rather do shiny checks. Just click on the Pokémon and flee again if it is not shiny.
If you still want to catch the Pokémon, use the catch trick – this helps you catch Pokémon faster and potentially allows you to click on more monsters.
Particularly rare are regional Shinies that you can only catch in specific locations around the world. An overview of all regional Pokémon in the game can be found here:
