The mobile game Pokémon GO is really big on YouTube. We present to you the 5 biggest YouTubers for Pokémon GO and reveal what you can expect on their channels.
This is what is shown here: We list 5 YouTubers who mainly upload Pokémon GO content on YouTube. There you can regularly see new videos about the AR game and take away a tip or two.
The YouTubers are listed here by subscribers. However, the click numbers usually give a similar picture.
Rank 5: Spieletrend
Who is Spieletrend? Daniel “Spieletrend” Schilling is the largest German-speaking YouTuber for Pokémon GO. He comes from the Austrian capital Vienna and exclusively shows videos about Pokémon GO on his channel.
What kind of videos about Pokémon GO does he show? Almost daily, Spieletrend uploads new videos to his channel. He usually summarizes the most important news from Pokémon GO in his videos and explains to his viewers what the news means for players.
Otherwise, he always shows his own gameplay and regularly reports on his own catches and experiences. Thus, he presents his level progress or his success during Community Days.
These are his numbers: No one in the German-speaking area comes close to the numbers of Spieletrend:
Currently, Spieletrend has 356,000 subscribers
His videos have generated over 165 million views in total
A total of 4 of his videos have over 800,000 clicks
This is the most popular video: His most popular video comes from the early days of Pokémon GO. There, he reports on the first player who reached the then maximum level 40 through cheats:
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What German-speaking alternatives are there? There are some smaller channels for Pokémon GO that provide you with German-language content. These include:
Sabrina Spielt – often shows live streams and interacts a lot with her viewers
ChaosLady – gives many tips for the game and regularly goes live for example during raid hours
Ramses Der Dikke – often shows his account progress and shares his opinion on the events in Pokémon GO. However, he is received mixed in the community, as he sometimes uses GPS cheats in his videos
On the next page, we continue with the first English-speaking YouTuber.
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The top PS5 games in February 2021 have been released. The list is quite colorful – from co-op shooters to sports titles to single-player hits, there’s pretty much everything included. Which games were downloaded the most from the PS Store, you’ll find out here.
What kind of list is this? The PlayStation Blog shared a whole series of numbers that show which games for PS4 and PS5 were particularly often downloaded in February 2021.
Among them is the list of the most popular games on PS5 in February – at least according to the official PS Store. We take a closer look at the top games.
The 20 games most downloaded for PS5 in February
Getting a PS5 is still not easy – even if more and more consoles are finding new owners. If you’re still looking for one, we recommend the PS5 ticker on MeinMMO.
However, if you already own a PS5, there’s a good chance you contributed to the following list. These paid games were downloaded the most for PlayStation 5 in the PlayStation Store in February 2021.
1. FIFA 21
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The top spot in February goes to the sports simulation by EA Sports. In FIFA 21, it’s all about precise passes, exciting dribbles, and of course, scoring as many beautiful goals as possible.
FIFA 21 offers various modes, such as career mode for solo players or Pro Clubs and Ultimate Team in online mode. In FUT there are weekly competitions and the Weekend League where you can fight to earn the best rewards and build a really strong team. There’s also a PS5 upgrade with a new camera, better graphics, and DualSense support.
Not only Steam hit Valheim lets you swing the Viking axe: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was released back in November 2020 but still seems to attract a lot of players.
The game from Ubisoft transports you to medieval England, where the well-known AC formula is implemented a bit differently than usual. One difference from before is the new quests that are set up more like small mini-events.
The new Spider-Man spin-off was one of the games heavily promoted before the PS5 launched – apparently with success. Because in February, the single-player adventure secured the third spot in the PS5 charts.
The game does not focus on the original web-slinger Peter Parker but on the young Miles Morales, who evolves from a substitute wall-crawler to a real superhero. Once again, you can swing through the beautifully designed New York, which this time shines in a Christmas look and benefits greatly from a new graphics mode on the PS5. Spider-Man: Miles Morales impresses not only with great visuals and entertaining gameplay but also with a really good story.
The new Black Ops installment of the CoD series was released in November 2020 and sends you into the Cold War. The shooter regularly receives new seasons with fresh content and modes. Recently, Season 2 just started, which also brought the new outbreak mode for Zombies.
Closely linked to the game is the battle royale variant CoD: Warzone. Here you land in the war-torn Verdansk and try to survive until the end. Warzone is also a top contender in the ranking of free-to-play games.
Rainbow Six Siege is the oldest title in the top 5 of the new list but still manages to attract a lot of players. It’s a tactical team shooter where you face off as attackers and defenders.
There are numerous operators with various attributes and abilities that you can use. If you’re into team-oriented gameplay, you’ll still find Rainbow Six Siege to be excellent in 2021: it belongs to the 14 best multiplayer shooters of 2021.
Rank 6 – 20 of the most downloads on PS5 in February 2021
Below the top 5 are additional titles likely to interest multiplayer players. In 6th place, for instance, is Mortal Kombat 11 – a beat ’em up where you can challenge each other. In 9th place is Borderlands 3, a wild looter-shooter with an unbelievable number of weapons and just as many jokes. No Man’s Sky also secured a spot on the list.
Additionally, single-player games such as Demon’s Souls or Immortals Fenyx Rising are included.
Here you can find the complete ranking:
1
FIFA 21
2
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
3
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
4
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
5
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
6
Mortal Kombat 11
7
Hitman 3
8
Demon’s Souls
9
Borderlands 3
10
Madden NFL 21
11
Immortals Fenyx Rising
12
WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
13
NBA 2K21
14
No Man’s Sky
15
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood
16
Nioh 2 Remastered – The Complete Edition
17
Godfall
18
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
19
Watch Dogs: Legion
20
Dirt 5
This was the ranking according to PlayStation Blog in February 2021
What about F2P games?
This is what the F2P ranking looks like: Apart from the top 20 paid games, the PS Blog also published a ranking of free-to-play games. The most popular free games for PS4 and PS5 in February 2021 were as follows:
Call of Duty: Warzone
Rocket League
Fortnite
Apex Legends
Vigor
eFootball PES 2021 Lite
Genshin Impact
Rogue Company
Destiny 2
Rec Room
What do you think of this lineup? Are there any big surprises for you or are you missing a favorite you were sure about? By the way: If you don’t want to spend money on games, whether now or generally, we recommend the following article: The 20 best free games for PS4 and PS5 in 2021
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Are you a member of Amazon Prime or Prime Gaming? Then you can now snag some exotic rewards for Destiny 2. MeinMMO explains how basically anyone can secure this Twitch Prime loot for free and shows which items are available in March 2021.
What is Twitch Prime loot? Bungie has been collaborating with Prime Gaming for another year since November 2020. If you have an active “Amazon Prime” and/or “Prime Gaming” membership, you can claim some additional in-game rewards for Destiny 2 on all platforms – mostly Exotics.
In total, there are 12 monthly drops, each offering four special rewards – including exotic weapons, ghost shells, ships, sparrows, weapon ornaments, emotes, or other cosmetics from previous seasons.
Destiny 2 – The Twitch Loot in March
When can I get the new Twitch items? The March drop is currently available. It is already live and can be claimed – until March 24.
The following items are included this time: The March drop includes:
the legendary ghost projection “Imperial Projection”
the exotic gesture “Six Chambers”
the exotic sparrow “Warhorse”
the exotic ship “The Oviraptor”
The March drop from Twitch Prime
How to access Twitch loot
As an Amazon Prime member: If you are a member of Amazon Prime, you automatically get access to Twitch Prime. The only thing you need to do (if not already done): Log in there and link your accounts. Alternatively, you can also register directly with Prime Gaming.
If you are a Prime member and have already linked your Twitch account to your Bungie account, you can then go directly to the Prime Gaming site. Log in and look for Destiny 2 in “In-Game Loot and More” – it’s hard to miss. Then navigate to new content. There you can claim them.
If, as a Prime member, you haven’t linked your Bungie account with Amazon yet, you can do that on this page.
Without a Prime membership: Even without a previous Prime membership, you can still get this loot. Because Amazon Prime and/or Prime Gaming can be tested free and without restriction for 30 days. You can register for this on this page. The only requirement: You have not already utilized the free trial.
Amanda Holliday: She provides the items in the game
Where can I find the items in the game? After you have claimed the loot on the Prime Gaming site, you need to visit Amanda Holliday in the Tower Hangar in-game. She will hand you the respective items.
What do you think of the March drop? Is there anything in there that you absolutely want because you missed it before? Are you completely new, and thus every new exotic item is welcome? Or can you generally do nothing with such actions?
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In Genshin Impact, Patch 1.4 is coming soon. It brings a lot of new mini-games – and at the same time the opportunity to take four of the characters on a date.
The developers of miHoYo are continuing to work hard to bring new content to the RPG Genshin Impact. In a few days, the release of Patch 1.4 is coming, and it is sure to bring a lot of spring feelings into the world of Teyvat. There will not only be a nice festival in Mondstadt, but also the option to spend a little “special time” with your favorite characters.
What is the Windblume Festival? In addition to several quests, the Windblume Festival mainly consists of several mini-games that you can participate in to earn various rewards. As usual, there are materials for character upgrades that can otherwise only be obtained with great effort from small mini-dungeons. The trailer already offers a first glimpse of the mini-games. These include:
Running a course while dodging obstacles.
A flying test where you must demonstrate your gliding skills.
Catching falling petals.
Shooting balloons charged with various elements.
So there should be something entertaining for all players.
Various mini-games keep you busy.
Are there any prerequisites? Yes. As usual, they are quite low, and most players should be able to participate without any problems. To celebrate the Windblume Festival, you must have reached adventure level 20 and completed the Archon quest “The Song of the Dragon and Freedom.” This is essentially the first act of the game and temporarily concludes the storyline about Mondstadt.
You can go on dates: A highlight for everyone who really enjoys the characters in Genshin Impact is the opportunity to take some of the characters on a date. These are special, small events where you spend a bit of private time with the respective character. At the beginning, this will only be possible with four characters. These are:
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Especially interesting: These dates have different paths and lead to various stations and resolutions, depending on the player’s decisions. Who knows if such a date will turn into a romantic highlight or just a chaotic day full of terrible coincidences?
If your favorites are not included – no worries. In the future, such events should also be possible with other characters. These are just the first four that made it into the game.
When does Patch 1.4 come out? The patch will be released next week, on March 17, 2021. As usual, events are expected to be gradually unlocked over the following days.
New Character and World Level Changes
Patch 1.4 brings even more than just this event. There are new characters and also quite cool settings that should help frustrated players.
Rosaria impresses – naturally also visually.
This is Rosaria: As a new character comes Rosaria, a 4-star figure. She carries the title “Thorny Benevolence.” Rosaria is, like Barbara, a sister in the Church of Favonius and appeared in the last patch. She uses the Cryo element and wields a polearm. With her elemental skill, she can quickly switch between multiple enemies.
World level can be lowered: What is likely to be good news for many players: You can now lower the world level. So far, the world level automatically increases with your adventure rank or after completing a certain mission. You then had no way to reduce the level. This meant tougher enemies and better loot, but possibly also more frustration. Because for those who don’t have optimized equipment yet, dealing with an increased world level is difficult.
In Patch 1.4, you can therefore manually lower the world level – both in solo and in co-op mode.
Are you excited about the new patch? Which feature are you particularly looking forward to?
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) offers a lot of challenging content. For those of you who enjoy tackling it alone, we have the best solo classes for you.
In ESO, it is possible to play every class in every role – as a damage dealer, healer, or tank. You also have the freedom to use any conceivable weapon or armor.
This can make it difficult to find the right combination for yourself. The YouTuber Lucky Ghost has taken it upon himself to do some of that work for you.
Over the last few months, he has tested and refined all his solo builds, so he could create a video about his own tier list. There, you’ll find his best solo classes, and today we want to present his three top recommendations.
Of course, this is just a selection, and depending on your own preferences, other classes can also perform well solo. We at MeinMMO want to share Lucky Ghost’s tips with you here. According to the YouTuber, the builds are also suitable for really challenging content.
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The Magicka Nightblade stands out due to its good spammable attack, which is the main attack. Soul Harvest provides good damage at range and restores your health. Additionally, the Magblade has good area damage, strong burst, and is very powerful in the final phase of combat.
Race: Breton, High Elf, or Dark Elf
Mundus Stone: Shadow
Attributes: 64 Magicka
Buff Food: Artaeum Pickled Fish / Solitude Salmon Soup
After every 5th or 6th light attack, you should use Relentless Focus. Otherwise, your spammable attack is Soul Harvest when all dots are on the target. At 25%, the execute phase begins, making Impale your main attack.
Talents:
Class: All
Weapon: All
Armor
Light Armor: All
Heavy Armor: The first 3
Guild:
Mages Guild: All
Fighters Guild: All
The Undaunted: All
Race: All
Alchemy: Healing Knowledge
Champion Points:
The Ritual
Thaumaturge: 20
The Atronach
Heavy Weapon Expert: 66
Staff Expert: 50
The Apprentice
Elf Blood: 61
Elemental Expert: 64
Magic Erosion: 9 (points can be adjusted)
The Shadow
Shadowy Protection: 31
Agility: 56
The Lover
Arcanist: 64
Tenacity: 45
The Tower
Focus Crash: 18
Warlord: 56
The Lord
Quick Recovery: 27
The Steed
Unassailable: 81
Magic Shield: 16
The Lady
Thick Skinned: 48
Elemental Defender: 49
Hardened: 49
Magicka Sorcerer
The Magicka Sorcerer is almost unkillable as long as you’re dealing damage. This way, you regain so much health that you can afford almost anything. Furthermore, you have good single-target damage, are also good with areas, and the crits provide satisfaction.
Race: Breton or High Elf
Mundus Stone: Shadow
Attributes: 64 Magicka
Buff Food: Strong Brew of the Witchmother / Clockwork Lemon Fillet
Potion: Essence of Magicka
Gear with Enchantments:
Head
Iceheart
Heavy
Divine
Magicka
Shoulder
Mother’s Tears (Iceheart if no Ring of the Pale Order)
Light
Divine
Magicka
Chest
Devotion to the False God
Light
Divine
Magicka
Belt
Devotion to the False God
Light
Divine
Magicka
Boots
Devotion to the False God
Light
Divine
Magicka
Hands
Devotion to the False God
Light
Divine
Magicka
Pants
Devotion to the False God
Light
Divine
Magicka
Necklace
Mother’s Tears
Jewelry
Bloodthirsty
Spell Damage / Magicka Generation
Ring 1
Mother’s Tears
Jewelry
Bloodthirsty
Spell Damage / Magicka Generation
Ring 2
Ring of the Pale Order (or MS for the set)
Jewelry
Bloodthirsty
Spell Damage / Magicka Generation
Weapon 1
Mother’s Tears
Destruction Staff
Precise
Flame / Magicka Absorption
Weapon 2
Mahlstrom
Destruction Staff
Infused
Weapon Damage
Skills:
Haunting Curse (Daedric Summoning)
Force Pulse (Destruction Staff)
Crystal Fragments (Dark Magic)
Inner Light (Mages Guild)
Summon Twilight Matriarch (Daedric Summoning)
Ice Comet (Mages Guild)
Unstable Elemental Wall (Destruction Staff)
Boundless Storm (Storm Calling)
Critical Surge (Storm Calling)
Mystic Sphere (Undaunted)
Summon Twilight Matriarch (Daedric Summoning)
Greater Storm Atronach (Daedric Summoning)
The skill rotation is very dynamic. Keep your dots up and use Boundless Storm and Critical Surge. When all the dots are present, focus on Boundless Storm.
The Magicka Necromancer is currently considered the strongest solo class according to Lucky Ghost. The main attack of the build deals good damage and even has a chance to hit twice. Additionally, you have very good survivability and can apply status effects to enemies.
Race: High Elf
Mundus Stone: Shadow
Attributes: 64 Magicka
Buff Food: Artaeum Pickled Fish / Solitude Salmon Soup
Potion: Essence of Magicka
Gear with Enchantments:
Head
Swarm Mother
Heavy
Divine
Health
Shoulder
Mother’s Tears
Light
Divine
Magicka
Chest
Devotion to the False God
Light
Divine
Magicka
Belt
Devotion to the False God
Light
Divine
Magicka
Boots
Devotion to the False God
Light
Divine
Magicka
Hands
Devotion to the False God
Light
Divine
Magicka
Pants
Devotion to the False God
Light
Divine
Magicka
Necklace
Mother’s Tears
Jewelry
Infused
Spell Damage
Ring 1
Mother’s Tears
Jewelry
Infused
Spell Damage
Ring 2
Ring of the Pale Order
Jewelry
Bloodthirsty
Spell Damage
Weapon 1
Mother’s Tears
Destruction Staff
Precise
Flame
Weapon 2
Mahlstrom
Destruction Staff
Infused
Weapon Damage
Skills:
Chasing Detonating Bones (Grave Lord)
Cranial Burst (Grave Lord)
Restorative Soul Trap (Soul Magic)
Mystic Siphon (Grave Lord)
Skeleton Arcanist (Grave Lord)
Starlit (Mages Guild)
Unstable Elemental Wall (Destruction Staff)
Graveyard Rupture (Grave Lord)
Absorbing Magic (Light Armor)
Spirit Guardian (Living Dead)
Elemental Drain (Destruction Staff)
Glacier Colossus (Grave Lord)
The order of skills is simply Chasing Detonating Bones, Cranial Burst, Cranial Burst, Chasing Detonating Bones, Cranial Burst, Cranial Burst. For survivability, you should keep all your dots up.
Talents:
Class: All
Weapon: All
Armor
Light Armor: All
Heavy Armor: The first 3
Guild:
Mages Guild: All
Fighters Guild: The first 4
The Undaunted: All
Race: All
Alchemy: Healing Knowledge
Champion Points:
The Ritual
Thaumaturge: 44
The Atronach
Heavy Weapon Expert: 51
Staff Expert: 15
The Apprentice
Elf Blood: 66
Elemental Expert: 64
Magic Erosion: 10 (points can be adjusted)
The Shadow
Shadowy Protection: 40
Agility: 51
The Lover
Arcanist: 68
Tenacity: 49
The Tower
Sprinter: 16
Warlord: 46
The Lord
Quick Recovery: 27
The Steed
Unassailable: 81
Magic Shield: 16
The Lady
Thick Skinned: 48
Elemental Defender: 49
Hardened: 49
These were Lucky Ghost’s top three recommendations. How about you? Do you play one of these three classes or is your favorite something else entirely? Feel free to share your experience with us in the comments!
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If you don’t have Leroy Fer in FIFA 21, you should consider getting the What-If card. An incredible game in the Eredivisie guaranteed this affordable player an upgrade.
That’s why FIFA players are currently watching the Eredivisie: Normally, only fans of the Dutch “Eredivisie” would likely be interested in the match between Feyenoord Rotterdam and VVV Venlo. But in FIFA 21, the “What-If event” is happening, bringing several cards that receive an upgrade if their team achieves certain goals in the real football world.
For offensive and midfield players, 6 goals must be scored within the next 5 league games. This creates excitement, as many players follow the clubs of their cards for several weeks – even if they aren’t actually fans of the club. But players who have got Leroy Fer can now stop.
Leroy Fer is already a strong card – and will get even better
That’s why Leroy Fer is a special case: For Fer’s What-If card, you don’t even need pack luck, you can simply get the player through a Squad Building Challenge. This requires only an 84-rated team and offers an 85-rated midfield card that is strong in all important stats. And the upgrade of the player by two points to 87 is now also already certain.
Because his club, Feyenoord Rotterdam, located in the South Holland region, crushed their opponent right away with a 6:0 at the first opportunity. Players Toornstra (scored twice), Geertruida, Linssen, Berghuis, and Bottegin gifted VVV Venlo the six goals. Fer didn’t even need to score himself.
Therefore, the question of a possible upgrade was quickly resolved, it should go live next Wednesday.
For the Leroy Fer SBC, you only need an 84-rated team
The nice thing about it: The SBC for Fer is still available until March 9. So you can still get the card now, even though it’s already clear that an upgrade is coming.
FIFA players celebrate, Leroy Fer celebrates too
This is how the community reacts: If you look at the FIFA subreddit, you can see that Feyenoord has likely gained a few fans at least temporarily.
“The crazy ones actually did it,” cheers one player (via reddit).
“Confirmed: The Feyenoord team consists of FIFA players,” comments one (via reddit), while another takes it a step further: “Confirmed: The VVV-Venlo team consists of FIFA players” (via reddit).
“I started the SBC when they were already 4 goals ahead. By the time I finished, it was 6” (via reddit).
This is what Leroy Fer says: Leroy Fer himself also spoke via the Feyenoord Twitter account.
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“Hey guys, 6:0 win today. I hope you enjoyed it!” says Fer, holding a real version of his card in front of the camera: “My stats are going up! I hope you use my card in FIFA!”
At least the card should be a pretty good option for players betting on Dutch teams or those needing a strong substitute.
In June 2020, Twitch permanently banned the well-known streamer Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm without giving any reasons. The Twitch streamer himself has never really clarified the background of the ban. Now a new theory is making the rounds in March 2021.
What was the ban about? Dr Disrespect had been a successful Twitch streamer for years:
There were numerous theories about the reasons – ranging from a PR gag to a business decision to a crime. However, to this day, no one knows exactly why DrDisrespect was permanently banned from Twitch.
Recently, things had been a bit quieter regarding the separation, but now a new, hot rumor is causing a stir again.
Who is Dr Disrespect anyway? Dr Disrespect is a character portrayed by streamer Guy Beahm, who previously worked as a community manager and map designer for Call of Duty. As Doc, Beahm broke through on Twitch in 2017. In the following years, he became one of the most important faces and poster boys of the streaming platform until he was banned in June 2020 and has since been streaming on YouTube.
The man behind the character: Guy Beahm.
Voice Actor from Call of Duty has connections to Twitch
Where does the rumor come from? The statements come from Jeff Leach, the voice actor of Ghost from Call of Duty. Leach recently spoke with Dan Allen on his YouTube channel DanAllenGaming about his role as Ghost. Allen’s channel is known for its interviews with various members of the “Call of Duty” cast.
During the conversation, they also talked about the ban of Dr Disrespect. Leach mentioned a rumor that he claims to have heard “from people who work at Twitch.” You can watch it in the video here:
https://youtu.be/tHrHts2p2XE
DrDisrespect allegedly deceived Twitch with a false Mixer offer
This is supposedly the reason for DrDisrespect’s ban from Twitch: According to Leach, it was about the negotiations of the exclusive contract between DrDisrespect and Twitch, which were concluded in March.
Apparently, the Doc used an offer from the streaming service Mixer as leverage against Twitch to negotiate a better contract for himself. This was a difficult situation for Twitch, as they had already lost Twitch streamers Shroud and Ninja to Mixer.
Apparently, Twitch gave the Doctor a higher contract than originally intended to prevent him from leaving.
DrDisrespect would have been the third major streamer to go to Mixer.
After a few months later, in June 2020, Mixer announced its shutdown, Twitch concluded that Dr Disrespect must have lied about the Mixer offer. It is very unlikely that a dying platform would offer a star a huge deal just before its shutdown.
According to the rumor, the ban resulted from a too risky negotiation tactic and a failed trickery on the part of the Doc. Subsequently, Twitch allegedly severed all ties and refused to continue working with Dr Disrespect.
Apparently, Twitch was disappointed with DrDisrespect: They had built him up to be a star on the platform and made him the “poster boy” of Twitch – now, after he lied to Twitch and had no other option after Mixer shut down, they said: “Okay, then goodbye,” Leach reports.
Another theory that the ban of DrDisrespect is related to the end of Mixer has been around since July 2020: At that time, a lawyer explained that DrDisrespect’s ban might stem from Twitch considering his contract “no longer marketable” after they lost their financially strong rival Mixer. In this theory, the misconduct was solely Twitch’s fault.
Note: This is just a rumor. Even if it may sound plausible – treat the whole thing with a pinch of caution. Because even the voice actor emphasizes that he cannot be 100% sure if the rumor is actually true – even though he assumes so.
What do you think? Could this be the actual reason for the separation of Doc and Twitch? If not – what do you believe was ultimately decisive? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
New MMORPGs invite you to explore an unknown world and experience fresh adventures. However, MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch cannot enjoy that unless he has checked out the endgame first.
What is so special about new MMORPGs? New MMORPGs usually have something magical. You dive into an unknown world, need to get to know the controls and gameplay, and feel like a noob again. Just like back when you tried your first MMORPG and fell in love with it.
Many MMORPG fans wait for years for that one new game that will excite them as much as their first.
What is my problem? I am a bit different. Of course, I also felt completely helpless and aimless in my first MMORPG – Guild Wars 1. But the past few years have somewhat dulled me.
Instead of calmly exploring new MMORPGs and enjoying the world, I now rush as fast as I can towards endgame. Only later do I start to appreciate the story and graphics, and that is with my second character.
About the Author: Alexander Leitsch is mainly responsible for MMORPGs here at MeinMMO. In various titles, he has accumulated over 25,000 hours of gameplay. His main games include Guild Wars 2, Black Desert, and ESO, but basically, every new game on the market is directly tried out.
Only if the endgame is fun, can I have fun
What is behind this quirk? I am actually a huge MMORPG fan, but the last few years have been filled with many, partly personal, disappointments:
In 2014, the sandbox MMORPG ArcheAge was released. I had high hopes for it, but somehow the game could never hold my attention for long. In the end, it was too grindy for me.
All these games share the fact that I particularly struggled with the endgame or, in the case of Bless, didn’t even really make it to the endgame because the game had already lost me before that.
At the preview event, I played New World extensively, but in the end, I mainly tried to level up quickly in groups.
What has changed? Instead of enjoying the story while leveling and exploring the new world, I entered the mentioned 3 games with a completely different mentality:
I looked for tips and tricks for speed leveling
I preferred running dungeons effectively instead of questing
I sought out other players who ground with me or quickly leveled me up to max level in certain high-level zones
I urgently wanted to take steps into the endgame and see if I could even have fun with the MMORPG in the long term. If that’s the case, I create a second character and start enjoying the story and the world with him.
The crazy thing about it is that I don’t have to see all the endgame content at all. My goal is simply to develop a sense of whether the content could be worth it!
Why does that make little sense for WoW? While I could quickly level from level 1 to 50 with some good tips, my method in Shadowlands does not work at all.
There, I have to play the story of the various zones with the first character first before I can skip them with the second. To be honest, that has killed some interesting stories for me while I played alongside Netflix. The goal was ultimately a quick level 60.
Taster courses for endgame in MMORPGs?
The MMORPG Bless Unleashed, which is set to be released for PC in 2021, has an interesting feature. Right after character creation, you are thrown into a tutorial where your character has already reached max level. This way, you can directly learn the most important skills of your class.
In fact, I personally would wish for some kind of demo or taster course for endgame. There, you could enter one of the dungeons and a PvP battleground with a max-level character.
If playing at max level is fun for me, I could consider buying the MMORPG or subscribing, and then enjoy my first character as well.
Good endgame needs group and solo content.
What is good endgame for me? It is difficult for me to give a precise definition; often, it is more of a feeling whether I fit the game or not. However, positive aspects are in any case:
Good group content like dungeons and raids, but also huge world bosses with many players
Solo content that I can quickly log into
A feeling of progress, whether through achievements or light grind
Instanced PvP content that I can quickly jump into and out of
Regular content updates, so there’s always something to do
These criteria are currently best met by Guild Wars 2, ESO, and WoW for me.
What do you think? Can you still immerse yourself in new MMORPGs, or do you share my concern that they might disappoint in endgame?
At the beginning of the year, I also named MMOs that will not survive 2021. Which ones they are and whether I was right about any of them, you can read here: I predict: These 6 MMOs will die in 2021
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Real top teams in FIFA 21 consist of strong players. Here you will find a selection of players that cost between 50,000 and 100,000 coins.
What is this list about? In this list, we have compiled players who cost between 50,000 and 100,000 coins but are worth the money. They can be the next step if you want to elevate your already well-equipped team to the next level.
If you are looking for cards for a smaller budget and are still in the team-building phase, you will find them here:
This list now contains players who are actually more expensive. 100,000 coins can be accumulated well if you consistently play a Weekend League and achieve about 11 to 14 wins. Then the combination of the rewards from the Weekend League and the Division Rivals rewards on Thursday brings enough coins and cards to reach 100,000.
Important: Currently, the transfer market is quite high due to some SBCs regarding players with high ratings. Therefore, you might be able to get some players from this list cheaper in the future than is currently the case.
Here you can find players you might want to consider.
Pierre Lees-Melou (What If)
Cost: approximately 98,000 coins
This is what makes Lees-Melou special: The Frenchman has probably the freshest card on this list, as he came with the What-If event into the game. He may seem inconspicuous at first, but his stats offer everything needed in central midfield. He also has a 4-star skill and weak foot combination. And, importantly: He might receive an upgrade.
Price development: You should be careful with Lees-Melou. He was about 120,000 coins after release, dropped briefly below 100,000 – but only barely. It’s possible that he might rise again – especially if his card receives an upgrade.
Riyad Mahrez (TOTW)
Cost: approximately 93,000 coins.
This is what makes Mahrez special: The Inform version of Riyad Mahrez has received a few small upgrades compared to the gold card that further enhance his strengths.
His best asset is the very high dribbling value combined with his 5-star skills. If you are looking for a strong dribbler in the Premier League, Mahrez is the right choice. And if you want to save money, the gold version can also help you – it is already available for about 25,000 coins.
Price development: Mahrez was previously available at a much lower price, but since January 2021, the price has been rising continuously. He has now dropped from around 100,000 coins back into the 90s. Could become cheaper again.
Nicolas Pépé (TOTW)
Cost: approximately 96,000 coins
This is what makes Pépé special: If you play a Premier League team but want speed on the wings? Then Pépé is a good choice. He primarily brings speed and good dribbling to the field. He has a few weaknesses in the physical area.
Price development: Pépé debuted with TOTW 23 and quickly achieved a price around 150,000 coins. However, this price has been continuously decreasing and recently fell below 100,000.
Joao Félix (TOTW)
Cost: approximately 92,000 coins
This is what makes Joao Félix special: The forward is one of the most popular players in FIFA 21. Especially his POTM card is often seen in the Weekend League. However, his 84 Inform card is also very dangerous. Félix has an excellent finishing ability and strong dribbling – including 5-star skills and 4 stars on his weak foot.
Price development: Félix’ Inform card was around 150,000 coins at release but then decreased. Since the end of December, it has fluctuated between 90,000 – 100,000 coins.
Raphael Varane
Cost: approximately 80,000 coins
This is what makes Varane special: Although there are many defenders with higher overall ratings, Varane is still regarded by many as one of the best center-backs in Ultimate Team – if not the best in terms of value for money. His speed, physicality, and defense are all spot on. Additionally, he has a unique body type that makes him hard to overcome.
Price development: At its peak, Varane was over 300,000 coins, but this has significantly decreased in recent weeks. Now, in March, we are in the 80,000 range, which should make Varane an option for more players.
On the next page, you will find two more offensive and one more defensive option. We will also take a look at two players to watch.
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Are you troubled by teleporting enemies in Destiny 2? Especially now in Season 13, more pronounced and frequent than ever? Bungie now explains the reasons for this and promises improvement.
What is the deal with teleporting? Anyone who has played Destiny 2 for a while is likely familiar with this phenomenon: All of a sudden, an enemy that just a fraction of a second ago felt like it was moving 50 meters away from you is suddenly right in front of your nose. Or suddenly disappears completely from view. Or the scoundrel simply teleports right in front of your gun from somewhere.
This teleporting of enemies is particularly annoying in endgame activities such as the raid or the tougher Nightfalls, but has been increasingly noticeable in certain activities for some time now. But why? And is anything being done about it? Bungie has now addressed this in the latest edition of their weekly blog post, the TWaB.
This is what Bungie says about teleporting enemies
According to player feedback, teleporting has increased since the release of Beyond Light and even now in Season 13, it is still annoying. The developers have not gone unheard of this, and Bungie has taken a closer look at the whole matter.
With the release of Beyond Light, the teleporting of enemies has increased
Why are the enemies teleporting at all? There can be different reasons for this.
Among other things, it is apparently a kind of assistance mechanic in the game. Because as Bungie says: They would rather teleport a boss stuck behind a door than make it impossible for players to complete a mission due to this circumstance.
On the other hand, according to Bungie, it may also be due to the networking logic of the game. And it is exactly here that the focus of it all is seen.
The problem explained: The origin of the increase is said to be due to the Destiny 2 update 3.0.0, where Bungie made some changes “under the hood.” Already at that time, the studio warned that they expected some side effects as a result.
In this context, there were, among other things, changes to the network. Before update 3.0.0, the game had two “streams” of network traffic:
one for gameplay simulation things like AI
and one for processing activity-specific things like playing music, displaying mission objectives, or playing dialogues
The major update 3.0.0 came with Beyond Light
With update 3.0.0, these 2 traffic streams were combined into one. However, the effects of this merger were underestimated. Bungie illustrates this with a metaphorical example using the highway:
Previously, there were 2 highways with different types of vehicles.
Then one was closed, and a larger highway was planned for all vehicles.
However, they underestimated the incoming traffic and now have to add additional lanes to ensure smooth operation.
These activities and enemies are particularly affected: Additionally, there seems to be another factor that currently has a massive influence on this teleport phenomenon, causing much additional traffic on the highway – namely the numerous Cabal enemies. The enemies frequently use a flamethrower in the current Season 13. According to Bungie, these strain the network significantly – especially on the battlefields where many of them gather.
The Cabal: Not just in the game, but apparently also “under the hood” a danger – especially with flamethrowers
Generally, in the Season of the Chosen, there are several encounters filled with enemies. Making all these AI units appear quickly – as is the case on the battlefields – can also promote teleporting, as the networking pipelines are overwhelmed with traffic.
What about improvements?
Improvements are already being worked on. Among other things, some improvements for flamethrower units and their efficiency are expected to arrive in a new update – apparently still in March.
There are also supposed to be general revisions in some areas. Where enemies appear in unfavorable places and then teleport due to problems with their pathfinding.
In addition, work is already underway on improvements that are supposed to help with network traffic. It is expected that this will reduce teleporting. However, it will not be able to completely eliminate it – for example, due to player-side internet hiccups.
What have your experiences been? Are you regularly annoyed by teleporting enemies or are you hardly affected by this phenomenon? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
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The raid bosses of Pokémon GO have changed again today, on March 6, 2021. In this overview, we show you which bosses are now active and which are worth it.
What is new? New raid bosses for levels 1, 3, and 5 appeared today in Pokémon GO. The Mega bosses, however, remained unchanged. We’ll tell you which new Pokémon have come to raids and why some of them are worth it.
All current raid bosses in March 2021
You’ll see this here: In the following table, we list all the bosses you can currently find in Pokémon GO. Keep in mind that you can also catch bosses marked with an asterisk (*) as shiny. To see the shiny form, you need to be lucky after defeating them.
Which raids you should do now depends individually on your goals. We look at the raid bosses that serve well as attackers in your collection and are therefore worth it:
Kiesling – The evolution Brogloss is one of the strongest Rock attackers.
Boreos – Is available as shiny due to the event. However, it is not so strong in battle.
In the coming weeks, a lot will happen in the game. The developers have already announced that some events will take place. From spotlight hours to new raid bosses, to multi-day bonuses. You can find all events in March 2021 in Pokémon GO here.
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On March 5, the Bundestag voted positively on an extension of youth protection in the internet and social media. Games with ‘gambling-like mechanisms’ are to be considered harmful to youth in the future.
What exactly is going on? With a reform of the Youth Protection Act, the government wants to ensure that children no longer come into contact with games that offer a high purchasing incentive.
Specifically, the paragraph concerning “developmentally harmful media” is to be expanded. This includes, for example, games with excessively frightening violence. A corresponding section should in the future be expanded to include this content, among other things:
This particularly includes risks from communication and contact functions, from purchasing functions, from gambling-like mechanisms, from mechanisms that encourage excessive media use, from the transfer of inventory and usage data without consent to third parties, and from age-inappropriate purchasing appeals, especially through advertising references to other media.
For the extension of the Youth Protection Act, the parties SPD and CDU voted in favor. The FDP and the Left voted against it, while the Greens and the AFD abstained. Thus, the adjustments were officially approved.
What could this mean? Games that currently offer loot boxes or comparable content could in the future only be approved for those aged 18 and over, as these contents could be classified as harmful to youth.
This was also stated by lawyer Julia Maris to the magazine Spiegel. It also states that Minister for Family Affairs Franziska Giffey wants clear symbols and signs of violence, but also traps for costs.
It is unclear how far the law will go and which games could be included. Because points like “communication and contact functions” or “purchasing functions” can be found in almost all online games. Also, there are significant differences regarding loot boxes depending on the game.
Loot boxes have been hotly debated in recent years
What are loot boxes? Loot boxes have been very popular in online games for several years and are used in many different games.
Loot boxes are chests or other items that can be opened, yielding random rewards – the loot.
Usually, loot boxes can also or even only be purchased for real money.
They contain a range of items, with the best or prettiest ones usually being very rare.
Often, there is no clear overview of what items are available and what chances one has to obtain them.
Loot boxes exist in many games, including Overwatch or Genshin Impact, which even heavily relies on the gacha mechanic.
What is the problem with loot boxes? Many players view loot boxes critically. Players see them as money-making schemes. Instead of being able to buy an item directly, one only buys a chance to obtain it, which is often not even made transparent and can be very low.
Another problem is Pay2Win, meaning that players can buy an advantage for real money.
In 2017, there was a huge outcry over the release of Star Wars Battlefront 2. The loot crates there could be earned in-game as well as purchased for money. However, initially, Star Cards were included. With these, the characters could be improved.
The loot box was therefore not merely cosmetic but also provided a gameplay advantage, which fans of the series saw as a Pay2Win mechanism. This led to a great debate and calls for boycotts.
What is Pay2Win? Pay2Win refers to buying strong advantages in games for real money, with which one can clearly outperform other players.
For some, this starts already with boosters for additional gold or experience, allowing players to level up or upgrade faster than others. For others, Pay2Win is only evident when players get an advantage with real money that players without spending money cannot obtain regardless of how much time they invest.
What do supporters of loot boxes say? Fans of these chests enjoy the element of surprise. You open a chest and do not know what to expect.
However, for many, the fun only goes so far when cosmetic rewards are received. In Pay2Win situations like in Star Wars, many see a boundary being crossed.
The exception FIFA? The situation with the sports simulation FIFA is somewhat curious. Here, there is a mode called Ultimate Team, where packs for the best football players can be opened and bought. The strongest are also very rare here.
In FIFA’s packs, many see a definite Pay2Win, which is somewhat more accepted for some reason than in other games. It is similar to collectible card games – whether online or offline. They generally meet with greater acceptance among the masses.
Children repeatedly spend a lot of their parents’ money
On MeinMMO, we have reported multiple times that children handle money carelessly due to their lack of understanding:
The satirist Jan Böhmermann targeted the game Coin Master in 2019. From his perspective, it was the perfect example of how children are taken advantage of.
The mobile game has no age restriction and relies on colorful and childlike graphics. However, players can invest money to progress faster. Moreover, the principle of Coin Master resembles that of slot machines. You can find the full story here:
Loot boxes are considered gambling in Belgium and the Netherlands
How do other countries deal with loot boxes? In Belgium and the Netherlands, loot boxes are already considered gambling. They may only be offered in games for players aged 18 and over. Game developers react differently to this:
In the MMORPG Guild Wars 2, certain content from the shop is no longer offered in these two countries, including the Black Lion Chests.
There has also been discussion about a ban on loot boxes in Germany. This came up in 2018 in connection with Star Wars Battlefront 2.
What is the future of the law? Although the Bundestag voted positively on the amendment, it does not mean it will come into force immediately. The Bundesrat can still impose a veto.
The law will only be officially enacted once the responsible minister or minister and the Federal Chancellor have signed it, it has been promulgated by the Federal President, and published in the Federal Law Gazette.
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WoW: Shadowlands is still withholding some answers from its players. We will show which questions Blizzard definitely still needs to answer.
The starting content of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands has largely been completed. Even the more casual players should have wrapped up all quests and mastered the raid Castle Nathria by now. However, despite a lot of story being handled in the Shadowlands, many questions remain unanswered. In many places, Shadowlands has even raised more questions than it has answered. We will look at the 5 questions that Shadowlands definitely still needs to clarify.
1. What happened to Tyrande Whisperwind?
While most covenants had a relatively focused story that concentrated on a single issue, the Night Fae campaign was an outlier. Here, the focus continually shifted between three problems:
The Drust as a threat to Ardenweald
Bwonsamdi and the souls of the Loa
Tyrande Whisperwind and her issues with the powers of the Night Warrior
While the Drust are defeated and the Loa saved, the resolution of the last point fizzles out completely. The fate of Tyrande Whisperwind remains uncertain. Night elf players had hoped for more here.
Tyrande’s fate is uncertain. Her daughter is desperately trying to help her.
So far, all we know is that the powers of the Night Warrior are slowly but surely consuming Tyrande and will kill her if no intervention occurs. Additionally, it is clear that she is currently in the Maw and in Torghast, searching for Sylvanas Windrunner.
It is conceivable that Tyrande will appear in the battle against Sylvanas in Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination. Hopefully, there will be more information here and a reasonable, provisional conclusion to her journey as the Night Warrior.
2. Which soul did the Jailer use?
During the Torghast questline, players were treated to several cinematics that revealed numerous details regarding the story of Anduin, Sylvanas, and the Jailer. Not only were important characters like Jaina, Baine, and Thrall rescued, but insights into the Jailer’s actions were also provided.
Whose soul does the Jailer hold in his hand? Is it even important?
Especially interesting was the forging of the Rune Blade. Anduin’s sword was reforged to become a runeblade similar to Frostmourne. In the corresponding cinematic, there is a brief scene that clearly focuses on the Jailer and his actions. He reaches into a rift and pulls out a blue crystal, presumably a soul.
There is much speculation about whether this was just meant to look nice or if it has a deeper significance regarding which soul was used.
The most common theory is that it is the soul of Arthas or Ner’zhul, both of whom were the respective Lich Kings before. After all, we know that Arthas’ soul was thrown into the Maw by Uther. Whether it will be used by the Jailer for his purposes is still unclear.
3. Who is the sister of the Winter Queen?
The main story of Ardenweald was quite gripping and was well received by many players. Especially the finale with the rescue of Ysera was rewarded with a really nice cinematic. However, a small sentence from the Winter Queen raised players’ eyebrows.
In an attempt to save the wildseed of Ysera, the Fae come to the Night Queen and plead with her to provide the wildseed with Anima. However, the Winter Queen does not seem particularly thrilled about it and states:
“That comes from my sister.”
“Why should I save her pet?”
In fact, the Winter Queen did not want to help at all. Because Ysera is the “pet” of her sister.
Although she ultimately agrees after some persuasion and helps Ysera to be reborn in Ardenweald, one question remains unanswered:
Who in the Nether is the sister of the Night Queen?
Essentially, there are only two candidates that really could be considered.
The obvious answer would be Elune. After all, it was the Moon Goddess herself who lifted Ysera’s soul to the stars at her death in Val’Sharah and then sent her to Ardenweald. If Elune were the sister of the Night Queen, it would mean that Elune also watches over a realm of the Shadowlands and is herself also part of the “Pantheon of Death.” There are indeed many more realms in the Shadowlands than just the four we visit.
This is also supported by the music played in the cinematic. The night elf music plays, and at precisely the moment where a female voice sings “Elune Adore”.
A second possibility could be Eonar. After all, it was the Titan Eonar who blessed Ysera (and Alexstrasza) long ago and gave her the power over the Emerald Dream. Since the Emerald Dream is a kind of counterpart (Ardenweald represents autumn, while the Dream represents spring), it is possible that Eonar is seen as a kind of “sister” of the Night Queen.
It is to be hoped that Blizzard does not keep the fans in the dark for too long. Because the interplay between the souls, Elune, Eonar, and the Night Queen could become quite interesting.
4. Where is the Primus?
Another unsolved mystery of Shadowlands is the whereabouts of the Primus. He is actually the head of Maldraxxus, but has been absent for quite some time. There are several theories about what happened to the Primus, but no final statements yet.
While many players suspect that the Runecarver might be the Primus, who was captured early on by the Jailer, there are still some doubts about it.
Is the Runecarver the Primus? It could be possible – but there are also counterarguments.
For example, the appearance of the Primus in his representation in Maldraxxus does not match that of the Runecarver. The number of fingers, for instance, differs. However, this could also be a mistake or a deliberate alteration to prevent the Runecarver’s identity from being immediately revealed.
Blizzard still needs to provide an explanation or at least reveal where the Primus has gone. Only then can all Maldraxxus followers sleep peacefully again with their monstrosity cuddled up.
Lastly, the biggest question of Shadowlands remains unanswered: the origin of the entire expansion.
After all, the Anima drought in the Shadowlands occurred because the Arbiter was attacked and disabled in Oribos. Where she usually partitions souls into different realms, now all souls are directed straight into the Maw.
The attack on the Arbiter first triggered the chaos.
But where did this attack on the Arbiter come from? Clearly from a world of mortals, as the “red shard” shot out from the heavens along with the flow of all souls.
This must have happened during the times of WoW: Legion because we know that Ysera was one of the last souls to transition into the Shadowlands before the system collapsed.
The collapse of the machinery of death must have occurred sometime during the course of the storyline of Legion. But which soul could have been the trigger? Was it even a soul from Azeroth?
Do you have any other questions that Blizzard definitely needs to answer? Which story’s outcome are you waiting for the most?
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has become the downfall of a fugitive prisoner in England. He risked and lost his regained freedom for the shooter.
Currently, it’s actually the new Season 2, new weapons, or the new zombie mode Outbreak that are the talk of the town in CoD Cold War. However, a curious incident has now occurred as CoD Cold War apparently made a fugitive prisoner end up back in jail.
About this fugitive: The 36-year-old Clint Butler had actually been serving a 17-year prison sentence for robbery and illegal possession of weapons – until 2024.
However, in November 2020, he managed to escape from the open prison of “HMP Spring Hill” in Buckinghamshire. Since then, he had been wanted by the authorities until January 13, 2021.
What exactly happened? Apparently, it became too boring for the fugitive in his hideout during the intensified lockdown measures over time. On January 13, 2021, he left his hideout and ventured out with a friend for a quick shopping trip.
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During this, his conspicuous behavior drew the attention of police officers, and he was apprehended after a brief attempt to flee and a scuffle with the police in front of a store.
The curious part: Apparently, the reason for his outing was the latest CoD installment – that is Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. According to the police, Buttler wanted to buy the new Call of Duty because he simply couldn’t sit around during the lockdown anymore.
How did it all end for Butler? After Butler was caught, he was sent back to prison.
His outing to buy CoD Cold War earned him an additional 19 months in prison – 13 months for the escape and 6 more for the assault on police officers during his arrest in connection with his shopping trip.
It’s not the first time gamers have run into trouble with the police. A player violated his country’s COVID regulations because he absolutely wanted to play Pokémon GO:
The PvPvE shooter Hunt: Showdown currently set a new record for concurrent players on Steam. But what makes the game so good and why are more players playing now than ever before? MeinMMO takes a closer look at this unusual battle royale.
What is Hunt: Showdown? Hunt: Showdown takes place in Louisiana in the year 1895. You embody a bounty hunter who hunts various monsters and sometimes other people. Your task is to take down particularly dangerous bosses and secure their trophies.
Played solo, in duos, or trios, the standard mode is designed for teams of two with a total of twelve players in a round. Even when playing alone, you face at least duos, with the fight against trios being optional. The two available maps are about one square kilometer in size.
A zombie plague has broken out in Louisiana and you are supposed to do something about it,
Hunt: Showdown is a hardcore first-person shooter with the strong graphics of the CryEngine on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. It offers three different game modes:
Bounty hunt: The standard mode with a hunt for a monster whose trophy you must safely get out of the area.
Quick play: A kind of solo battle royale – you gather equipment and must survive as the last player in pure PvP. You can keep everything you find if you survive.
Trials and training: Complete various tasks to learn the maps and practice killing.
The different hunters you can unlock and play are leveled over time. If you die, the experience is passed down in the hunter’s bloodline. This allows you to unlock new weapons and specializations.
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This is GameStar’s assessment of Hunt: Showdown 2021.
Hunt: Showdown attracts more players than ever before
How many players play Hunt: Showdown? In February 2021, an average of 7,984 players played Hunt: Showdown – this is the largest number of returning players the game has ever had on Steam (via steamcharts).
The peak in February of 15,859 players was only surpassed in November 2020, when up to 16,523 players logged in simultaneously.
In addition to the players on Steam, there are more on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. However, specific numbers are missing for the other two systems.
What is the reason for this? Hunt: Showdown was released in Early Access in February 2018 and celebrated its full release on Steam in August 2019. Since then, it has managed to accumulate even more players.
The current surge is likely due to the three-year anniversary of the game. For the birthday, the developers promised a new update that includes the option for customizable ammunition and a new boss in the game – things that players have been wanting for a while.
The success of Hunt: Showdown lies in the mix of hardcore shooter gameplay and the steady supply of content. Players compete here in challenging matches for victory and regularly receive updates that include new characters, enemies, and events. The developers have summarized some of the highlights of the past three years in their anniversary video:
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What makes Hunt: Showdown so special: One of the most important points for Hunt: Showdown is the unique gameplay principle. It roughly mixes the experience and toughness of Escape from Tarkov with thrilling boss fights like from Remnant: From the Ashes and adds the flair of a swamp in the USA from the late 19th century.
Basically, Hunt: Showdown can be described as a kind of battle royale or as a PvPvE shooter. Players must search for a boss and find clues that gradually narrow down the target area of the loot.
This way, players are driven further toward a point on a map, without being forced to do so by a zone. Once a boss is defeated, it must be banished, which indicates the location for all players on the map.
As soon as the loot is picked up, this is also visible to everyone. At the latest here, players will fall over each other and fight for one of the trophies from the boss and escape with it. This leads to tactics like “camping” at exits, backstabbing other players, or fighting violently to clear a path.
In the end, it’s all about finding a boss, killing it, and claiming its bounty for yourself.
Scared of spiders? Then at least one of the bosses will disgust you.
What are bosses? In every round of the bounty mode, there is at least one boss that you need to find. They are the strongest opponents in the game, seemingly responsible for the plague in the swamp. Your job is to eliminate them. Currently, there are three bosses in Hunt: Showdown:
a giant spider that attacks you with poison and its high mobility
the Butcher, who, like his counterpart from Diablo, fights with cleavers and brute force
the particularly slippery Assassin, who distracts you with insects and throws spears at you
Additionally, a new boss called the Crow is expected to be released by the end of the first quarter of 2021, but there is currently no concrete information about it.
Anyone who enjoys hardcore shooters can definitely give Hunt: Showdown a chance. GameStar already dubbed the game possibly the best shooter of 2019 upon release, and since then Hunt has only gotten better.
Since every weapon can kill with just one headshot, the shooter is particularly rewarding for players who can aim well. However, keep in mind that you are not fighting with ultra-modern weapons, but with old-fashioned revolvers, rusty shotguns, and rifles, some only with iron sights.
With these weapons, Hunt: Showdown also exudes a certain charm that few other games can achieve. In any case, you should bring a high tolerance for frustration, as you can quickly lose your brought items through carelessness in a match.
Those who enjoy shooters like Escape from Tarkov will find in Hunt: Showdown a hardcore alternative with a similar yet distinct approach. Those who prefer fast-paced and action-packed shooters like Call of Duty may be less satisfied.
A direct comparison to other games is, however, extremely difficult, as Hunt: Showdown is more or less its own genre. It can be most closely compared to upcoming games like The Cycle and Scavengers, which are less “hard”.
The reddit user p1zzaontheroof shared a video about League of Legends where he actually does everything wrong with the champion Xerath. However, the opponents react so perfectly that they even think he is a hacker.
What is curious about the video? The player is playing with the champion Xerath in the match. As a supporter, his role is to deal damage to the opponents and push them out of the lane.
However, the player must aim precisely with his abilities. This is because Xerath has many so-called skill shots and hitting moving targets with them is not that easy.
p1zzaontheroof often misses completely with Xerath. Yet the opponents react so perfectly that they jump into the ability twice.
Subsequently, the reddit user claims that he was even called a scripter by the opposing bot lane, as well as his own mid lane. He is said to have a program running in the background that calculates the perfect aim for his abilities.
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Professionals plan ahead, p1zzaontheroof just got lucky
What exactly happens? In both scenes, the opposing Jinx uses the spell “Flash” and teleports to another position. There, she is hit directly by Xerath’s “E” and stunned for a short time.
However, the reddit user emphasizes that these were completely coincidences.
He also attached a clip where you can clearly see that he already has problems hitting the crab, a neutral creature.
How do professionals do it? In fact, it is common for professionals in LoL to try to predict the movement or Flash of an enemy.
One of the most legendary players in this context is MadLife. In his career, he often aimed not directly at the enemy with his characters, but next to them. This way he hit the player who used Flash or another teleport.
MadLife belongs to the first generation of LoL professionals. This generation produced well-known names like Faker, xPeke, and TheShy. What has become of these professionals now and whether they are still active in League of Legends, we will tell you here:
In China, the WoW operator is currently calling its players individually. Those who do not know mechanics for a boss will be banned.
In the past few days, the “Hall of Fame” has been filled on the side of the Alliance in World of Warcraft. Here, the first 100 guilds to complete a raid at mythic difficulty land. There have been accusations that professional guilds from China have sold places in the Hall of Fame. The WoW operator is currently checking this – and interrogating players over the phone. Those who do not know the answers will face a ban.
What happened? The Hall of Fame in World of Warcraft is essentially an honor for all time. Those who have been immortalized here with their guild can forever admire that they completed a raid at the highest difficulty before many other players managed to do so.
However, there has been a lot of criticism. In the past few days, accusations have piled up that many players are “buying” a place in the Hall of Fame. They pay other professional guilds to let some players from their own guild join and master the fight for them.
NetEase has reacted to the criticism and has now started with an unusual strategy. They are calling players directly by phone and asking questions about the boss.
Who is Netease? In China, World of Warcraft is not directly operated by Blizzard, but by NetEase. They are often a partner for Western companies that want to offer their games in China.
Real money purchases in China: What is considered highly frowned upon here is much more widespread in China. There, you can buy almost anything for real money in WoW. Whether it’s specific items from the auction house, complete dungeon runs (including for raids), or a specific PvP rating. This is so widespread here that many players believe it cannot be contained without massively restructuring WoW for China.
If you do not know the boss fight, you get banned.
What kind of questions are these? Netease is practically interrogating the players and wants answers to specific questions about the boss mechanics from Castle Nathria. For example, they ask about the final boss fight:
What causes the boss to change phases?
How many Cabalists are there in phase 2 of the fight?
Is the ability “Blood Price” in phase 3, and if so, how often?
Anyone who has “legally” defeated Denathrius at mythic difficulty should know the answers to these questions. These are fundamental details about the game mechanics that are essential for a victory at mythic difficulty.
Currently, the providers of these real money purchases are trying to brief their customers so they can answer the questions correctly before NetEase can call.
What happens if you answer incorrectly? Those who do not answer the questions correctly or at all will have their success revoked. Furthermore, there is an account suspension of 3 to 7 days.
The suspension sounds minor when compared to suspensions in America and Europe, where such actions often result in penalties of 30 to 180 days. However, for the Chinese World of Warcraft, this is a small sensation, as there are hardly ever suspensions.
But NetEase also asks other questions. One player was asked why he was raiding with 8 characters at the same time. He reportedly replied, “Because I’m just that good at the game” – and then he was banned immediately.
What do you think of this approach by NetEase? Does it go too far and should it not be done? Or is this the right approach to catch cheaters?
Crypto miners are, alongside scalpers, the biggest competition for people looking to buy a graphics card for gaming. Until now, only Nvidia has announced a graphics card for miners. However, AMD could soon announce something similar.
What’s it about? In early March, there was an update for the Radeon graphics driver on Linux (via TomsHardware.com). Besides an update for the new “Radeon RX 6000” graphics cards, support for “Navi 12” graphics cards without video output was provided. This is likely referring to mining graphics cards that often do not have video outputs.
What is Navi-12? Navi-12 is the graphics chip from AMD that is used in the Radeon RX 5000 series, among others.
Nvidia announced that they would make the RTX 3060 worse for miners. At the same time, they introduced a graphics processor series called “Cryptocurrency Mining Processor” (CMP), which is aimed at professional miners.
That AMD now has the same interest in profiting from the current mining boom would not be surprising. Additionally, AMD or at least some board partners already have experience in the mining sector.
There are already mining graphics cards with AMD chip
An AMD mining graphics card would not be anything new. In mid-2017, there was already a major mining hype. Due to the rising value of cryptocurrencies, people primarily bought the Radeon RX 500 series (via GameStar.de).
Manufacturers like Sapphire (via Hardwareluxx.de) reacted to the boom and introduced a special mining graphics card based on the RX 570. These special mining cards are generally more interesting for miners than traditional gaming graphics cards, as they forgo gaming features.
What are mining graphics cards? Mining graphics cards often differ slightly in configuration from gaming cards. So there is usually only a DVI connection without an HDMI connection. Additionally, there is often an extra power supply or improved cooling.
The Sapphire variant also offers an additional, extended BIOS (via hardwareluxx.de).
What does this mean for me as a gamer? In principle, one can hope that people who want to mine cryptocurrencies will prefer to buy a mining graphics card.
Gamers generally have a better chance of getting their graphics card, as miners would likely opt for the mining variant, since they can forgo an HDMI connection, for example, or benefit from the adjusted BIOS.
How this will actually look in sales practice is a different question.
A Radeon “RX 5000” mining variant is likely
If you look at recommendations for which graphics card is currently best for mining cryptocurrencies (for example Techradar.com), you will find the RX 5700 XT as well as the RX 580.
The older Polaris graphics cards (Radeon RX 400/500) are expected to be replaced long-term by the RX 5500. The consideration that AMD and its board partners are developing a mining graphics card based on the RX 5000 series is not far-fetched.
This is also supported by the model indication in the graphics card software.
That’s why an RX-6000 variant is unlikely: The new graphics cards from AMD rely on a special “Infinity Cache” and now offer ray tracing. These are both technologies that do not benefit mining. Additionally, the availability of the latest graphics chips is anyway very low.
The poor availability is expected to change little with the recently introduced RX 6700 XT from AMD. Here too, interested buyers fear that the graphics card will either be sold out immediately or that miners will snatch up the graphics cards.
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Gnu is the first gaming YouTuber in Germany to surpass one million subscribers. We reveal what lies behind this success.
Who is Gnu? Jasmin, alias Gnu, is a trained graphic designer and later completed a master’s degree with a focus on gaming. She started her YouTube account in March 2015 as a side project to her studies. Since then, more than 1,100 videos have been published there.
Meanwhile, she is now a full-time content creator on YouTube and Twitch. There, she showcases different games, including more recently Among Us, Dead by Daylight, and various, sometimes crazy simulators like Perfect Wax 3D or the Plastic Surgery Simulator.
Gnu achieved great success with Fortnite in 2018. Many of her most viewed videos, which have around 2 to 2.5 million views, revolve around the battle royale.
What record has she set? Gnu is the first German gaming YouTuber to reach one million subscribers. This was announced by the agency INSTINCT3, to which Gnu, as well as creators like HandOfBlood and Sterzik, belong.
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While there are other female German YouTubers who can boast more subscribers, such as BibisBeautyPalace (5.92 million subscribers) or Dagi Bee (3.96 million subscribers), they focus on different topics than gaming.
In addition to YouTube, Gnu is also active on Twitch. There, she is counted among the largest female streamers in Germany with over 300,000 followers.
Why is this particularly significant in gaming? As Gameswirtschaft reports, German gaming YouTube is predominantly dominated by men.
This picture seems to be slowly but steadily changing. That Gnu is now the first woman to break the one million mark as a gaming YouTuber can be seen as a sign of this.
The increasing relevance of gaming among women and girls was highlighted by Gnu on February 12 on her Twitter. According to her statistics, nearly 50% of her followers are female.
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“Gaming, Cringe, and Cosplay with Heart and Hooves”
What makes Gnu so special? In her videos and livestreams, Gnu appears very open and also addresses topics that are not within the comfort zone of all content creators.
She has spoken out about sexism in the gaming industry in an interview here on MeinMMO and shared her own experiences.
On another personal YouTube account, she discusses topics like self-doubt, bullying, and cosmetic surgeries that she originally had and has since had reversed.
At gamescom, she was also part of our panel on “Toxic and Criminal Behavior in Online Games”:
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On the other hand, she can also be playful in her videos and show self-irony – for example, when it comes to different “types of gamers” or when she dances Fortnite dances in real life.
How successful is Gnu? In total, she has over 180 million views on her videos on the main channel Gnu. In addition, she also runs the channels Verspieltes Gnu (11 million views) and the previously mentioned personal channel Jasmin KO with 1.8 million views.
Much positive feedback from the industry: Especially on Twitter, Gnu receives a lot of support for the milestone from the industry and personalities from the German gaming scene. Here is a small excerpt.
A milestone for our industry: As the first female German influencer, Gnu reaches 1,000,000 subscribers! Knowing how hard she works and how she thinks about things: I wholeheartedly wish it to you, Jasmin!
HandOfBlood
YouTube Creators DE also comments on Twitter about the success:
Gnu breaks the one million subscribers as the first female gamer in Germany! She motivates other female gamers to believe in themselves and their success. YouTube is also looking forward to everyone who, like Gnu, is starting strong with their channel.
The head of Xbox marketing in Germany, Maxi Gräff, also congratulates:
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How difficult it can be as a woman in gaming is also shown by the story of Becca “Aspen” Rukavina. She reached rank 1 in Overwatch, yet still receives no chance in the shooter league:
In Pokémon GO you can purchase the ticket “The Early Bird” for the Community Day in March featuring Dartiri. We will show you what the special research includes.
What kind of research is this? As with every Community Day, you can buy a ticket for one euro in the in-game shop. The ticket includes a special research focused on the Pokémon for the Community Day. In this case, it’s about Dartiri, which celebrates its Community Day today, on March 6th.
Buying the ticket is definitely worth it! One euro is equivalent to 100 PokéCoins. Simply for the Rocket Radar in this research, you would normally pay 200 PokéCoins in the shop. In addition, there are a bunch of balls and berries that are quite useful.
The balls from the research can be used right away for the Community Day, and the entire research also brings a lot of XP and Stardust, which you should always take with you.
After the Community Day, a new event will follow. Shiny Nasgnet will be waiting for you there. You can find all information about this event here:
