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Hot new rumor about the permanent Twitch ban of Dr Disrespect

Sven Galitzki 7. March 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

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:

In March 2020, the Doc even signed an exclusive contract worth several million with the platform. The contract is rumored to have been very lucrative.
But in June 2020, Twitch suddenly banned the streamer from the platform. This also terminated the contract.

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.

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.

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.

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By the way, Dr Disrespect himself hinted that it must have been about money – even though he believed that Twitch wanted to replace him with a younger, cheaper talent.

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.

This is not a rumor: First gaming YouTuber in Germany reaches 1 million subscribers

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I have to rush my first character in new MMORPGs before I can really have fun

Alexander Leitsch 7. March 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

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.
In 2018, Bless Online was considered a big hope, but disappointed and was already discontinued in 2019.
Legends of Aria promised in 2018 to be a spiritual successor to Ultima Online, but in the end, the whole game felt aimless. Now there are also too few players to really enjoy the world.
The Asian MMORPG Astellia sounded promising in 2019 and was really fun at the beginning with its Astels, but even here the endgame could not hold my attention for long.

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.

This developed into a quirk that I mainly noticed recently during the preview of New World, Crowfall, and my very chaotic restart in WoW Shadowlands.

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!

If that’s the case, I start with a new character.

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.

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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FIFA 21: The 8 best players for less than 100,000 coins

Max Handwerk 6. March 2021 Reading time 6 minutes

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.

You can find the best times to sell players here.

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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Destiny 2 explains why enemies are currently teleporting – Promises improvement

Sven Galitzki 6. March 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

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.

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

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.

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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Pokémon GO has new raid bosses since today – These 3 are worth it

Alexander Leitsch 6. March 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

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.

Raid Level	Raid Bosses
1	Voltorb* Swablu* Kiesling* Piccolente Psiau
3	Magneton Aerodactyl* Stolloss Drifblim Navitaub
5	Boreos*
Mega	Mega-Blastoise* Mega-Tormented* Mega-Ampharos*

Counters for Boreos

Boreos first appeared in Pokémon GO in February 2020 and belongs to the Flying type. Therefore, its counters are Electric, Ice, and Rock type attackers.

Its strongest counters are:

Rhyperior – with Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge
Raikou – with Spark and Wild Charge
Magnezone – with Flash Cannon and Wild Charge
Zapdos – with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Electivire – with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Terrakion – with Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge
Weavile – with Powder Snow and Avalanche

You can find more strong counters in our Counter guide for Boreos in Pokémon GO.

Which bosses are worth it?

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.
Magneton – The evolution Magnezone is among the best Electric attackers in the game.
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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Legislative change on the way: Games like FIFA could soon be considered harmful to minors

Alexander Leitsch 6. March 2021 Reading time 5 minutes

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.

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.

EA reacted and removed the loot box from the game for the time being. Later, it returned without the Pay2Win aspect.

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:

In 2017, there was a case where a Chinese boy spent 6,400 euros in just one day on mobile games. The money actually belonged to his grandfather.
In 2019, children raided their parents’ accounts to buy packs in FIFA for 611 euros.
In 2020, we reported on a 21-year-old who spent all his money intended for tuition on FIFA packs.
Even in Fortnite, there are repeated reports claiming that children spend hundreds or even thousands of euros on computer games.

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:

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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.
In CS:GO, players from these countries can no longer open loot boxes. However, trading them is still possible.
EA and FIFA are currently engaged in a legal dispute in the Netherlands regarding this issue.

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: 5 Questions That Shadowlands Still Needs to Answer

Cortyn 6. March 2021 Reading time 5 minutes

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.

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.

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?”

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.

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.

5. Who disabled the Arbiter?

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.

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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Escaped convict desperately wants to play CoD Cold War – ends up back in jail

Sven Galitzki 6. March 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

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:

Police surprise trainer who plays Pokémon GO outside despite Corona

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After 3 years, Hunt: Showdown is more popular on Steam than ever before, but why?

Benedict Grothaus 6. March 2021 Reading time 5 minutes

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.

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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A battle royale with a special twist

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.

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.

Who is Hunt: Showdown worth it for?

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”.

This kind of thing happens more often. In our list on MeinMMO, we introduce you to 7 unique MMOs and multiplayer games that have no real alternative.

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LoL player aims so incredibly poorly that he is mistaken for a hacker

Alexander Leitsch 6. March 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

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.

Recently, you could admire such a prediction from MadLife at the All-Star event in 2019.

You can watch a nice compilation of these “hooks” in this video:

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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:

LoL: What happened to the world champions of the first generation?

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WoW: Those top players in China who do not know boss mechanics will be banned

Cortyn 6. March 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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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.

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?

Are you a WoW pro? How well do you know the Shadowlands?

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Will AMD soon release a graphics card for miners after Nvidia?

Benedikt Schlotmann 6. March 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

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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First gaming YouTuber in Germany reaches 1 million subscribers

Alexander Leitsch 6. March 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

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 is also reflected in our list of 10 largest gaming YouTubers 2021 in Germany. According to Gameswirtschaft, even the top 25 in Germany are completely occupied by men.

Male streamers also dominate Twitch in Germany.

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.

As her colleague HandOfBlood says on Twitter:

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:

19-year-old is number 1 in Overwatch NA – has to deal with sexist nonsense

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Pokémon GO: „The early bird“ with Dartiri for 1 € – What is inside?

Noah Struthoff 6. March 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

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.

Community Day in Pokémon GO with Dartiri – Here’s how to take advantage of it

In our overview, we show you all the steps and the rewards that come with it.

Special Research with Dartiri for the Community Day

Overall, there are 4 steps with 3 tasks each. After each step, you will receive a bunch of additional rewards.

The Early Bird 1/4

Task	Reward
Use 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon	10 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Dartiri	Encounter with Dartiri
Make 5 Great Throws	20 Dartiri Candies

Stage Reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 1,000 Stardust, 10 Nanab Berries, and an encounter with Dartiri.

The Early Bird 2/4

Task	Reward
Catch 15 Dartiri	20 Dartiri Candies
Send 10 Pokémon	Encounter with Dartignis
Evolve 3 Dartiri	10 Poké Balls

Stage Reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 1,000 XP, an encounter with Dartiri, and 10 Ultra Balls.

The Early Bird 3/4

Task	Reward
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws	20 Dartiri Candies
Evolve a Dartignis	2x Golden Razz Berry
Send 10 Pokémon	5 Ultra Balls

Stage Reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 2,000 XP, 10 Hyper Balls, and a Rocket Radar.

The Early Bird 4/4

Task	Reward
Already completed	3,000 XP
Already completed	Encounter with Dartiri
Already completed	2x Silver Razz Berry

Stage Reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 2,000 Stardust, 2 Rare Candies, and an encounter with Fiaro.

Is it worth buying a ticket?

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:

Pokémon GO announces event with Shiny Nasgnet – Brings you 4 rare Pokémon

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Destiny 2 suddenly cancels the Trials – PvP activity suspended until further notice

Sven Galitzki 6. March 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

After a tracking site pointed out massive irregularities in the Trials of Osiris, Destiny 2 has suspended the trials until further notice. What exactly is going on?

This article from March 1 was updated on March 6.

Here is what Bungie announced: Shortly after Bungie discussed in the last developer blog about how they want to improve the Trials and PvP in the future, there was a less pleasant announcement shortly after.

On February 28, the Twitter account Bungie Help announced that the current Trials of Osiris will be disabled for the remainder of their regular duration (until the weekly reset on March 2).

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In the “This Week at Bungie” blog on March 4, the studio announced that the trials will remain disabled for the time being.

What are the Trials? The Trials of Osiris (Trials of Osiris) are a PvP pinnacle activity and THE highlight for the PvP elite of Destiny. Week after week, Guardians come together to fight for the prestigious Lighthouse. There, players can earn the coveted Trials loot that cannot be obtained anywhere else.

Trials Disabled – What is the Reason?

What does Bungie say about the reasons? The developers have not stated the reasons for the suspension – not even in the TWaB. They only mention “unexpected issues”

The only thing the studio added: Immediately after the suspension of the trials on February 28, they had at least reactivated the Lighthouse (just this) so that those who already had a Flawless card could still redeem their loot. Trials tokens could also still be used with Saint-14 before the reset.

This could be the reason for the suspension: Although Bungie officially says nothing about the reasons, many players and fans believe they are quite evident.

The well-known tracking site Trials Report found that nearly 50% of all Trials players on PC had achieved a flawless run over the past weekend. This seemed a bit too much to the site, so they dug a little deeper. They found that 48% of them had done it with a proud 0 kills. 69% had 5 kills or less. This is simply not feasible when playing honestly.

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For many, it was immediately clear: this is massive win-trading.

What is win-trading? Without going into too much detail (especially regarding matchmaking): win-trading is a method where match wins are exchanged between teams through agreement or random selection. Losses are often registered on secondary accounts to then earn wins on the main account and thereby obtain the coveted loot and Flawless rewards.

In doing so, players coordinate in larger networks and use specific emblems (like the one from Häkke currently) to signal what they are after.

The YouTuber Lucky 10P goes into more detail about the phenomenon and its mechanics in this video:

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What does this mean specifically? Essentially, it means that about 50% of Trials players on PC cheated over the past weekend to obtain the coveted Flawless loot. It’s not just a few players – it’s a massive problem.

This, along with the overall cheating situation on PC, raises significant concerns for many in light of the upcoming crossplay and makes it harder for honest players to go flawless. Due to the high number of cheaters, the proportion of “normal” Guardians is correspondingly lower. Players encounter (based on personal experience) stronger teams more frequently – often against the same opponents multiple times.

It will be interesting to see how and, above all, how quickly Bungie will address this problem.

This is what Bungie plans: Some measures were already presented in the blog – including the following:

The “Three-Peeking” problem is to be fixed in Season 15. In the Trials and competitive modes, players will no longer be able to use emotes to switch to the more clear third-person perspective. Weapons such as swords, which are held in third-person, can then only be used with power ammo.
In addition, a security team twice the size will be employed to ensure more fairness in PvP. This team will deal with cheaters and other fraudsters. Furthermore, legal action will now be taken rigorously against cheaters. A DDoS protection will be implemented on consoles during the ongoing Season 13.

The larger security team seems to be sorely needed. Whether that alone will be sufficient remains to be seen.

What do you think about the current situation in the Trials or generally in the PvP of Destiny 2? Do you still enjoy the Crucible or have you long since turned your back on Guardian duels? Where do you see the biggest problems and issues? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.

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The Division 2 discusses plans for 2021 – Here’s how Year 3 continues

Sven Galitzki 6. March 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

The developers of The Division 2 have finally revealed more details about how the game will continue into its third year. We summarize what you can expect as a Division agent throughout 2021.

For a long time, the future of The Division 2 was unclear, many fans were worried whether the shooter would continue at all. Since February 2021, we have finally had certainty: the game will be continued – even though the development team itself seemed a bit surprised.

But how – hardly anything was known. It was only mentioned that later this year additional content for The Division 2 will be released and that work is already underway. Now, things have finally become more concrete.

What we know now about the new content

This will be the focus: In the next major update, the team wants to bring a completely new game mode that has never existed in the franchise before (not even in The Division 1). Unfortunately, there was no further information about this. That will come closer to the update.

Additionally, they are currently exploring new ways to advance your agents. The focus is on increasing build diversity and build viability.

When will this update be released? The development of the new major update is still in its early stages and will take several months. The current timeframe is “late in 2021” – at the earliest. They want to take their time to bring meaningful changes to the game.

Who is actually making the new content? The development of the new update is being led by a team of project veterans at Ubisoft Massive – including Adrian Trasca (as Producer) and Yannick Banchereau (as Associate Creative Director).

Additionally, a group of talented developers from Ubisoft Bucharest has been brought on board for support.

What will happen in The Division 2 until the new content arrives?

What to expect until the next major update: Veteran players and long-time fans may be a bit disappointed now – as hardly anything new will come before the next major update:

The seasons of year 2 will be unlocked and sent for a second run, meaning they will be playable again – complete with the associated leagues and events.
This means: The next Season 5 will be a reissue of Season 1. This gives players the chance to obtain missing or missed rewards as well as collectibles from the previous seasons.
In addition, there will continue to be work on the game – in the form of smaller title updates.
The only truly new thing: there will be new clothing events

Here, by the way, is another interesting info graphic that was shared by the developers at the same time:

What do you think of this outlook? Will you remain loyal to The Division 2? Is it over for you now? Or have you long since lost interest in the game? Let us know and other readers at MeinMMO in the comments.

If you generally enjoy open-world shooters that you can play together with friends or others: The 5 best co-op shooters with open world in 2021

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5 MMOs and online games we recommend in March 2021

Alexander Leitsch 6. March 2021 Reading time 8 minutes

In March 2021, we can recommend some interesting MMOs and online games that have just been released or have received a major update. At the end of the month, a new release is also expected.

What kind of games are these? The selected games are online games that you can experience together with friends or complete strangers. Each selected title will receive an update this month, celebrate its release, or offer some feature that makes playing worthwhile right now.

We have mixed the selected games and the order does not reflect any ranking. On the last page, there is also a small outlook on what else is happening in March.

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Valheim – The Surprise Hit of 2021

Genre: Survival | Developer: Iron Gate Studios | Platform: PC | Release Date: February 2, 2021 | Model: Buy2Play

What kind of game is this? Valheim is a survival game that you can play alone or in co-op with up to 10 players. You are thrown into a vast, procedurally generated world where you fight for your survival.

The game world is based on Norse mythology and your hero is a Viking. With him, you gather resources, build a base, and engage in combat against dangerous monsters and tough bosses.

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These are the Highlights of Valheim

Valheim has some features that players love:

Procedurally generated, random worlds
An innovative system where you must explore new areas and find materials to learn new recipes
Extensive base building and crafting options
Taming wild creatures
Boss fights that start and conclude the chapters of the game
Co-op gameplay and purely optional PvP
A graphics style that may not seem modern, yet appeals to many players

However, you should be careful because the physics in Valheim can be deadly. If you fell a tree, you can be crushed by it or cause a chain reaction that destroys the entire forest.

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Why You Should Play Valheim in March

Valheim quickly developed into one of the biggest games on Steam shortly after its launch, leaving behind titles like Rust and Dota 2. It has been the surprise hit of 2021 so far.

The game primarily targets fans of survival titles who are not interested in PvP but prefer to explore a vast PvE world. The boss fights are particularly highlighted as a highlight.

Valheim costs €16.79 on Steam and is still in Early Access. Already, four major and free updates for the survival game have been announced.

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Pokémon GO: What are Crypto-Pokémon and how to redeem them?

Noah Struthoff 6. March 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are Crypto-Pokémon. But what is that even and what story is behind it? We show you everything about the Pokémon of Team GO Rocket.

What are Crypto-Pokémon? These are monsters that have red eyes and are surrounded by smoke. Otherwise, they look just like normal monsters. However, they not only look different, but also differ in their stats.

For some time now, you can catch and purify Crypto-monsters in Pokémon GO.

Catching and purifying Crypto-Pokémon – How does it work?

How do you get Crypto-Pokémon? These monsters are currently only available when you defeat a Grunt or Boss from Team GO Rocket. As a reward, you can then catch one of his Crypto-Pokémon.

What do Crypto-Pokémon bring? There are 3 major differences between Cryptos and normal monsters:

Crypto-Pokémon are stronger – They have a damage boost of 1.2 in their Crypto form, dealing 20% more damage than normal monsters – In return, they lose a bit in defense.
Crypto-Pokémon cost more Stardust to level up.
All Crypto-Pokémon know the attack “Frustration”, which can no longer be TM’d away (Special events are the exception here).

Are Crypto-Pokémon worth it? Definitely! The attack boost of 1.2 may not seem large, but in reality, it makes a significant difference. Thus, for many types, the Crypto-Pokémon are the best attackers.

So if you have a Crypto-Mamoswine and a normal Mamoswine with the same IV, you should always choose the Crypto version.

How to purify a Crypto-Pokémon? It’s very easy. After catching a Crypto-Pokémon, you can press the “Purify” button. This costs some Stardust and candies. Afterwards, the Crypto-monster transforms into a purified Pokémon.

A purified Pokémon then receives 2 bonus points on each stat – it then has better IV than a Crypto-Pokémon. In addition, it costs less Stardust to level up. You can save some dust that way.

You should keep this in mind: If you have a Crypto-Pokémon that is one of the best attackers, you should actually not purify it.

Here’s an example: A Crypto-Mewtwo with 96% IV is stronger than its purified form, which has 100% IV. By purifying, you “weaken” the Pokémon, even though it gets better stats. This is due to the attack boost that every Crypto-Pokémon has and which it loses upon transformation.

Also, you should take advantage of events where you can get rid of the Frustration attack. Only then do Crypto-Pokémon actually become really strong and can learn charge attacks that normal monsters can also learn. So when such events occur, you should take all your strong Cryptos from your collection and teach them a new charge attack.

This is the story of the Crypto-Pokémon: These monsters were turned into Cryptos by Team GO Rocket. For this, their hearts were artificially closed off, making them particularly aggressive and evil.

Originally, the story originated in the games “Pokémon Colosseum” and “Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness”. There, the monsters were captured with the snag machine and subjected to a kind of brainwashing.

The goal of the villains was to develop Pokémon specifically into battle machines and through these powerful monsters take over the game.

Cryptos are not the only special forms of Pokémon. For example, there are also Shinies. Why some players have such little Shiny luck, we explain to you in this article:

Probabilities in Pokémon GO: Why am I not getting any Shinies?

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FIFA 21: “What If” Team 2 is now live – featuring strong Freiburg Grifo

Max Handwerk 5. March 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 21, the “What If” Team 2 has appeared in FUT. New dynamic cards are available that can improve.

The second part of What If has started: On Friday evening, March 5, 2021, at 19:00, the second part of the new FUT promo began. The first What-If team is now being replaced by another team. They are now available in packs, but the chances of top players are low.

What is What If? The event brings new dynamic cards that can improve their values. They receive a +2 upgrade if certain scenarios in real football are met.

Forwards and midfielders are improved if their team scores at least 6 goals in the next 5 league matches.
Defenders and goalkeepers receive the upgrade if their club keeps a clean sheet at least once in the next 5 league matches.

The new cards from “What If” Team 2 – featuring Vincenzo Grifo

These players are included: In Team 2 of the What-If promo, there is a colorful mix of players from different leagues.

From the Bundesliga, Vincenzo Grifo from SC Freiburg is present. An unusual card that could be exciting: The midfielder has received a strong upgrade to 86 and could rise further.

For Bundesliga teams, he should be an interesting alternative on the left side. After all, the card brings strong values in all offensive areas – pace, dribbling, shots, and passes look quite good even before a possible upgrade.

Additionally, there are strong cards in Serie A such as Mertens and Lucas Leiva, or Morales as an exciting forward in the Spanish league. The complete team is as follows:

Dries Mertens (SSC Napoli)
Lucas Leiva (Lazio Rome)
Ricardo Pereira (Leicester City)
Richarlison (FC Everton)
Florian Thauvin (Olympique Marseille)
Sergio Reguilón (Tottenham Hotspur)
Daniel Wass (FC Valencia)
Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg)
Pepe (FC Porto)
Krépin Diatta (AS Monaco)
José Luis Morales (Levante UD)

In the new weekly objectives, you will find another Bundesliga player: There you can get Guendouzi (CDM) from Hertha BSC. The midfielder has received a card with 87 and also has the chance for an upgrade.

How is the first What-If upgrade going?

Whether the players are improved depends on their real results in football. So you have no influence on that. However, there have already been a few cards from Team 1 that have already earned their upgrade a week later.

Kevin Mbabu managed to keep a clean sheet with VfL Wolfsburg and has already received his upgrade. He is now at 87.
Marcelo also kept a clean sheet with Olympique Lyon last Wednesday. However, his upgrade of two points is not yet live.

When will the What-If upgrade come? The What-If players will be improved at the earliest on the following Wednesday after the game in which the upgrade scenario was fulfilled. Accordingly, Marcelo should also be improved next week.

For the other players, it remains exciting for now. When and whether they will get an upgrade is still open at this point.

What is certain is that some of the cards can already complement your team for the Weekend League. The special cards already have very strong values without an upgrade. Possibly too strong? At least the TOTW can hardly keep up with events – which affects the Weekend League rewards in FIFA 21.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 05.03.

Julian Schröder 5. March 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2 the mysterious vendor Xur is visiting today, on March 5th, bringing his exotic goods. But where can you find him and what items is he selling? Here you will find everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.

What’s happening in Destiny 2? In Destiny 2, Bungie is currently presenting you with a crazy choice. You must decide, whether you prefer dinosaur or movie monster costumes in the game. You can vote until the next weekly reset.

You still have a bit longer to tackle raids or other activities with up to 12 Guardians together. Because Bungie is letting this bug stay in the game a bit longer and even encourages Guardians to have fun with the glitch.

Exciting is also the Trial by Fire this weekend, as there are not only double loot but also rewards for platinum completions.

By the way, Bungie plans to end the controversial weapon retirement:

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Then Xur appears: As usual, the mysterious vendor will show up today at 6:00 PM on a planet of his choice. He will stay there until the next weekly reset on March 9th and sell his exotic items to the Guardians.

What does Xur have on offer? Does the Exotic vendor have gear pieces with high overall values this weekend? Or a coveted exotic weapon?

MeinMMO takes a look at his inventory and reveals what he is selling.

Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend

Xur’s position: You can find the noodle face this weekend in the EDZ in the area “Twisted Cove”.

Xur’s inventory from March 5 to March 9 – All Exotics at a glance

Weapon: Telesto – Fusion rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Titan: Type 44 Out of Bounds – Leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards

Mobility: +11
Resilience: +10
Recovery: +10
Discipline: +12
Intellect: +10
Strength: +9
Total: 62

Hunter: Enemy Finder – Helm for 23 Legendary Shards

Mobility: +11
Resilience: +6
Recovery: +16
Discipline: +12
Intellect: +10
Strength: +8
Total: 63

Warlock: Phoenix Protocol – Chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards

Mobility: +16
Resilience: +9
Recovery: +7
Discipline: +16
Intellect: +11
Strength: +2
Total: 61

Exotic engram for 97 Legendary Shards

Weekly quest for an Exotic Code

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Trials of Osiris from March 5 – March 9

This weekend, there will be no Trials of Osiris in Destiny 2. Bungie canceled them via Twitter:

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The reason why the Trials were canceled is not known. However, some Guardians believe that massive win trading might be the reason.

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