PvE players should prepare to spend a lot of time in dungeons with the launch of patch 9.0.5. Because World of Warcraft requires you to catch up on a lot.
The small patch 9.0.5 is a significant improvement for many PvE players. Gear from “Mythic+” dungeons can then be upgraded with Valor points. However, to get them, one must farm a lot. There is again a weekly cap, but at the start, you will receive a substantial “advance.” Those who want to upgrade a lot will also have to farm a lot.
What is Blizzard planning? In fact, there is a weekly increasing cap of 750 Valor points. That means, per week you can only gather 750 Valor points. However, the developers want players to have a bit of lead time with the system and can immediately start upgrading some items, so the cap is set higher from the start.
Already in week 1, you can gather a whopping 5,000 Valor points from “Mythic+” dungeons. This cap then increases by 750 with each passing week. In week 2, you can thus collect a maximum of 5,750, in week 3 it rises to 6,500, and so on.
What you need to pay attention to: With the high caps, one should note that each character can only have a maximum of 1,500 Valor points at the same time. Even if the “general collection cap” is higher, you must first spend some of the 1,500 points to be able to accumulate more Valor points. Players are therefore encouraged to invest their points in upgrades for items as soon as possible.
Valor points are earned for completing “Mythic+” dungeons as well as in small quantities from your covenant’s daily calling quests.
You need to farm a lot of dungeons to earn the Valor points.
What can be upgraded? With Valor points, all loot items that players have earned after the release of patch 9.0.5 in dungeons can be upgraded. Items that players already owned before cannot be upgraded.
However, to upgrade items, certain achievements must be completed. The highest achieved achievement determines how high items can be upgraded. You can find the exact values in this table:
Are there also alternatives to spending? Those who do not want to upgrade items with Valor points can also spend the points at a new vendor. They have various crafting materials, such as cloth, leather, or herbs on offer. This way, all players benefit from the Valor points, even if they can’t make use of the upgrades.
Are you excited about the valor system? Or is this just another grind that you are not interested in?
I will definitely play Outriders – but that doesn’t mean anything
I have already had great fun with the demo of Outriders, and for me, it is clear that I will play it at release. However, I am also someone who can overlook many minor flaws and quirks. Graphics are not a big deal for me; gameplay matters more.
Even with Fallout 76, I was one of the players who were excited about the game from the start – regardless of the many problems and bugs. I am quite resilient in situations like this and can focus on the aspects that I enjoy.
The bugs have only mildly bothered me so far, and the story and classes have convinced me. Enough that the promised 35 hours are sufficient for me to want to invest my money.
This does not mean that I would give a purchase recommendation. For those who do not think like me, I would advise waiting. Especially problematic graphics and inconsistent cutscenes can quickly cause a game to end up in the corner and not be touched again, even if the issues have been fixed later.
I therefore recommend waiting until you are sure that Outriders has now reached your desired state. Since it is not a service game, you will always receive what you currently see – with only potentially future bug fixes and probably DLCs once they are available.
Benedict Grothaus Freelance author at Mein-MMO
The demo runs indefinitely and can still be played after the release of Outriders. You always have the opportunity to convince yourself of the current state of the game and decide for yourself whether you want to give it a chance.
If you are still unsure and the demo has not yet convinced you, we recommend waiting to purchase. After release, many tests and reviews will appear about Outriders, with which you can get a better picture. Here on MeinMMO, we will continue to provide you with content and information about the game. You can find the first impression of the Outriders demo by MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus here: Everyone is complaining about Outriders, but I am having fun with it
What do you think of the current state of Outriders?
Also, you should definitely wait if the endgame grind in a loot shooter is important to you. Outriders is supposed to offer about 35 hours of story and then repeatable missions. However, none of that has been seen so far, and we do not know how good they will be.
I will definitely play Outriders – but that doesn’t mean anything
I have already had great fun with the demo of Outriders, and for me, it is clear that I will play it at release. However, I am also someone who can overlook many minor flaws and quirks. Graphics are not a big deal for me; gameplay matters more.
Even with Fallout 76, I was one of the players who were excited about the game from the start – regardless of the many problems and bugs. I am quite resilient in situations like this and can focus on the aspects that I enjoy.
The bugs have only mildly bothered me so far, and the story and classes have convinced me. Enough that the promised 35 hours are sufficient for me to want to invest my money.
This does not mean that I would give a purchase recommendation. For those who do not think like me, I would advise waiting. Especially problematic graphics and inconsistent cutscenes can quickly cause a game to end up in the corner and not be touched again, even if the issues have been fixed later.
I therefore recommend waiting until you are sure that Outriders has now reached your desired state. Since it is not a service game, you will always receive what you currently see – with only potentially future bug fixes and probably DLCs once they are available.
Benedict Grothaus Freelance author at Mein-MMO
The demo runs indefinitely and can still be played after the release of Outriders. You always have the opportunity to convince yourself of the current state of the game and decide for yourself whether you want to give it a chance.
If you are still unsure and the demo has not yet convinced you, we recommend waiting to purchase. After release, many tests and reviews will appear about Outriders, with which you can get a better picture. Here on MeinMMO, we will continue to provide you with content and information about the game. You can find the first impression of the Outriders demo by MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus here: Everyone is complaining about Outriders, but I am having fun with it
What do you think of the current state of Outriders?
The demo of the new loot shooter Outriders has been running for some time now and many players are wondering if the game is worth it at all. Theoretically, Outriders should be a finished game, and the demo should “demonstrate” that. However, that doesn’t quite work.
What is Outriders? The new shooter from developer People Can Fly and publisher Square Enix combines features from different genres. Outriders offers loot like in loot shooters and combat from cover shooters. The game is designed for solo players and groups of up to three players in co-op.
Roughly, it can be described as a mix of Gears of War, The Division 2, and Remnant: From the Ashes. It is played in third person with four different classes, all of which serve their own play style with unique abilities.
The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi scenario. After humanity has destroyed Earth, they search for a new home. But even here, a war breaks out, and after an incident and a long cryogenic sleep, the Outriders (players) awaken with new powers and are supposed to ensure order.
Outriders will be released on April 1 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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What kind of demo is this? On February 25, the demo of Outriders started, allowing players to play the first chapter of the demo, all classes, and some side missions. It can be played for free on all platforms.
The demo introduces players to some basic systems. For instance, there are already 10 legendary weapons, group play, and the so-called world tiers, which represent difficulty. However, endgame content is lacking. The demo runs indefinitely and can even be played after the release.
What is the difference between beta and demo? A beta refers to a pre-release state, meaning an unfinished version of a game that is still in development. A demo, short for demonstration, is meant to present a finished product to convince potential customers. Demos show a snippet of something complete, while betas are maturing into a full product.
Technical flaws spoil the gaming experience
Here are the problems: The demo of Outriders launched with several issues. On PlayStation, it couldn’t even be downloaded at launch and has struggled with various technical problems since:
Graphical glitches like clipping capes permeate the game
the frequently found cutscenes are often out of sync with the sound. In particular, the lip synchronization, especially in German, does not work well yet
Cutscenes in the demo are locked at 30 FPS, which is said to change at release – so not everything is complete yet
camera work in cutscenes varies – some players complain about motion sickness
graphics and visuals are not particularly contemporary compared to other modern loot shooters like The Division 2. Outriders resembles a production from around five to ten years ago
standard customization options like disabling motion blur are lacking on PC
What’s wrong with that? Such problems are not unusual for a test. However, Outriders explicitly offers a demo and not a beta test. The game should therefore be presented in its final state.
This, along with the fact that the demo was released just before launch, makes players doubt whether Outriders will actually be ready by April 1 and can resolve all issues.
Another point is that players apparently expected more from the production. With Square Enix behind the developers, some of the issues seem more like ailments that a smaller developer would struggle with.
Seemingly not a AAA title despite Square Enix
Players may have expected more from Outriders than it can currently deliver. Instead of a full-price title with a million-dollar budget, they receive more of an AA title. While this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad, it’s just not quite what was expected. MeinMMO reader Phoesia summarizes this in his comment:
The game design simply seems antiquated and outdated, the implementation is awkward and unrefined. This runs through every single aspect of the game.
It’s not a flop, but overall far too little to make an impact in 2021. If it were an indie game on Steam for 29 €, one could overlook many corners – but it isn’t.
Maybe it’s worth picking up in a sale, but at full price, I can get significantly better options today, even in this genre.
Not all works published by Square Enix are large productions and successes. Marvel’s Avengers disappointed the publisher even with its revenues. Moreover, Square Enix more frequently acts as a publisher for smaller productions, such as Murdered: Soul Suspect or Wakfu.
Outriders seems to fall more into the latter category, although this does not say anything about its quality. However, some demo players expected more. The technology is not the only problem – the demo itself could have been planned much better.
It is particularly problematic that expectations due to Square Enix as a publisher might be set too high. Square has made a name for itself with high-quality productions like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest. These are some of the most successful franchises of all time.
Final Fantasy is regarded as a masterpiece of gaming, especially Final Fantasy VII.
Square Enix is even known for having coined the term AAA titles. Final Fantasy VII is said to have cost between 40 and 45 million dollars during its development, setting a milestone at the time. The game is considered one of the video games with the highest production costs and was presented with elaborate CGI cutscenes and orchestral music.
At least part of the players has perhaps set themselves up to play a polished AAA title with Outriders, as Square Enix is primarily associated with major titles. However, Square Enix’s major successes are mostly productions from its own house, created by Square itself. Outriders comes from the studio People Can Fly (Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgement).
The demo is more of a beta and not ideal for a preview
This is why the demo is not ideal: In its current state, the demo is more of the beta test that the developers did not want to have. In an interview, the developers emphasized that they wanted to introduce players to the game with the demo:
We try to help players from the very beginning in the game and have tutorials for everything. We guide them slowly through the stages of the game. We don’t throw anyone into the deep end. […]
We also want to teach those who have no experience with this type of game how to play at the beginning, so that no one gets lost in the game. But the more you play, the more you understand what we are doing. We hope that you start experimenting, change builds and play the game properly […]
However, the demo does not go far beyond the tutorial, and important content such as expeditions (endgame), crafting, or talents are missing or very minimally included. Additionally, there has already been a first update that fixes bugs – just like in a beta. So, it seems like Outriders is still not completely finished.
This is what a full talent tree looks like. In the demo, you can only allocate two points.
A demo should present a product and excite potential customers to purchase it. However, the Outriders demo only shows a game that is not fully polished and only the beginning.
Players can indeed play the beginning and dive into the story, but hardly experience what Outriders is supposed to be all about. Most of the planned endgame content for Outriders is missing.
You can distribute the first skill points, but talent trees are so large that the two points do not nearly illustrate what the system will look like later. It lacks the feeling of what Outriders is supposed to become later on. This does not come across.
Why is it called a demo at all? The developers wanted to distance themselves from the idea of a “game as a service”; Outriders was meant to be presented as a finished game. The premise is that Outriders wants to be complete from the beginning.
In an interview with MeinMMO, the developers revealed why they do not want to present Outriders as a service game. The distance from this model might be related to the fact that no connection should be made with two well-known games: Fallout 76 and Anthem.
Fallout 76 also started with high player expectations for the franchise, which were disappointed during the first beta tests. Fans did not receive a beloved single-player title from a major publisher, but rather an unfinished service game that still needed to be developed.
Anthem also had the problem that high-profile teams from BioWare and EA were working on it. Expectations for the game were high, the first trailers looked good, but the first gameplay tests did not. In both cases, a service approach was chosen, where players deliberately did not get to see the full range of content until later.
Outriders does not want to go down these paths and not take the risk of ending up like Anthem. Therefore, the game is supposed to be complete from the very beginning – only the demo does not show this yet.
Should you buy Outriders before its release?
You might consider a purchase if you are already having fun with the demo. Not much of the game is shown yet, but you can expect more content to come – including an endgame grind that is somewhat comparable to Diablo.
Additionally, players will enjoy themselves who can overlook the technical flaws. While it is possible that all bugs will be fixed by release, it is not guaranteed.
You should wait for more information about the release if you easily get frustrated by many cutscenes, graphical errors, and glitches. It is still uncertain whether Outriders can resolve all issues, and until that happens, you should stay away from the release.
Also, you should definitely wait if the endgame grind in a loot shooter is important to you. Outriders is supposed to offer about 35 hours of story and then repeatable missions. However, none of that has been seen so far, and we do not know how good they will be.
I will definitely play Outriders – but that doesn’t mean anything
I have already had great fun with the demo of Outriders, and for me, it is clear that I will play it at release. However, I am also someone who can overlook many minor flaws and quirks. Graphics are not a big deal for me; gameplay matters more.
Even with Fallout 76, I was one of the players who were excited about the game from the start – regardless of the many problems and bugs. I am quite resilient in situations like this and can focus on the aspects that I enjoy.
The bugs have only mildly bothered me so far, and the story and classes have convinced me. Enough that the promised 35 hours are sufficient for me to want to invest my money.
This does not mean that I would give a purchase recommendation. For those who do not think like me, I would advise waiting. Especially problematic graphics and inconsistent cutscenes can quickly cause a game to end up in the corner and not be touched again, even if the issues have been fixed later.
I therefore recommend waiting until you are sure that Outriders has now reached your desired state. Since it is not a service game, you will always receive what you currently see – with only potentially future bug fixes and probably DLCs once they are available.
Benedict Grothaus Freelance author at Mein-MMO
The demo runs indefinitely and can still be played after the release of Outriders. You always have the opportunity to convince yourself of the current state of the game and decide for yourself whether you want to give it a chance.
If you are still unsure and the demo has not yet convinced you, we recommend waiting to purchase. After release, many tests and reviews will appear about Outriders, with which you can get a better picture. Here on MeinMMO, we will continue to provide you with content and information about the game. You can find the first impression of the Outriders demo by MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus here: Everyone is complaining about Outriders, but I am having fun with it
What do you think of the current state of Outriders?
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Typically, players in Call of Duty: Warzone try to go at each other’s throats and survive as the last one standing. However, YouTuber MarleyThirteen gathered a whole lobby to work together on a really massive explosion.
This is MarleyThirteen: The YouTuber is very active in the Warzone and creates loadouts for the weapons in the game. However, he sometimes takes on other projects as well, attempting to push the game to its limits.
For example, he gathered 150 players simultaneously in the stadium or tried to collect all the money in the Warzone as a group. Another project of the YouTuber went in a similar direction: he wanted to create the biggest explosion in the Warzone.
Exploding Car Pile Crashes the Game
The plan was to land in the Warzone with 150 players and get to work. An agreement had been made among themselves – after all, it was about working efficiently together. Kills in the Warzone were not the goal.
Now the mission was to collect as many vehicles as possible and bring them to a central point. At the same time, they should loot money to later request an airstrike. Here’s what it looked like in the video:
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Here’s how it went: Unfortunately, one player called for the airstrike too early on the first attempt. The second attempt also failed because the gathered vehicles were parked a bit too recklessly and took some damage. Unfortunately, this also led to premature explosions.
But on the third attempt, everything worked out. The players parked their vehicles with utmost caution, and no one called for a premature airstrike.
With cluster strikes, the players struck – but the fireworks didn’t last long
In the end, a formidable pile of vehicles had accumulated – and it was time for the strike. The rockets hit and began to cause explosions. Anyone who has ever laid waste to entire highways in old GTA games using a line of cars and constant explosions knows what it probably looked like.
Within seconds, not only the vehicles went up in flames, but also, in a sense, the server. An error message popped up, and the fireworks were over.
“We destroyed the game. We actually destroyed the game,” the YouTuber rejoiced at the end. The game apparently couldn’t handle loading so much at once – and simply gave up.
In the comments, players joked: “If he reloads the Warzone, he has the new map,” or “Marley just completed the nuke event early.”
The champion Viego in League of Legends was able to lay waste to pretty much everything due to a bug – with just one hit. Now Riot has stepped in and temporarily disabled the champ.
However, a bug caused Viego to suddenly be significantly overpowered and to win matches virtually single-handedly. Because of this bug, he suddenly had the ability to deal immense damage.
Bug caused Viego to obliterate towers
What kind of bug is this? Players discovered that the item Dark Seal could be exploited with Viego. To trigger the bug, players had to buy the Dark Seal and then transform into an enemy champion they had previously defeated. This works with Viego’s ultimate.
If one died to one of the enemy towers, the bug suddenly granted Viego unlimited AP. Even in patch 11.5, there was an adjustment that stated Viego would not lose stacks of the Dark Seal when transforming into an enemy champ. This is what the bug looked like:
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This is what Riot is doing about it: Because it was certainly not intended for Viego to destroy towers with one hit, the champ was temporarily disabled on the live servers.
Some players briefly exploited this effectively in Ranked Solo, which caused a lot of criticism. After the deactivation, the issue should be resolved for now – or at least suspended.
The new loot shooter Outriders is yet to be released, and so far, there is no information on what the content will look like after the release. The boss only says: there will be DLCs, but only if Outriders is well received.
This is what the boss says: In an interview, the Creative Director of Outriders, Bartek Kmita, spoke about the future of Outriders (via CBR.com). He was asked, among other things, about potential DLCs. His answer:
At the moment, it’s up to the players. If they want more, we will gladly create more content. But right now, we’re not thinking about it. We want to deliver the game and see how the players react.
Why are the developers doing it this way? The premise of Outriders has always been that it should be released as a finished game and not as a service game with cut content. Everything that belongs to the game is included at launch.
No content is deliberately withheld to be released later. Some newer productions are already launching with a season pass that includes all upcoming content.
Outriders apparently wants to do it differently and first make the game as good as possible for release. Only then will it be time to think about new content.
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What new content is coming? In the interview, Kmita speaks of “more adventures, more stories, more classes [and] other things.” So the announcement isn’t very concrete yet.
But we already know what the endgame content of Outriders looks like and can infer that the new adventures will likely mean more “expeditions.” More story probably means a continuation of the campaign, which is expected to last around 35 hours.
What new class will be introduced is currently up in the air. At launch, Outriders features four classes: Pyromancer, Devastator, Assassin, and Technomancer. Each of these classes is distinctly different from one another—what new class could still expand this quartet remains completely open.
Currently, opinions on Outriders are divided. Some players are enjoying the systems and gameplay, while others are concerned about the technical state and whether it will improve by the release. The demo will remain playable even after the release, allowing interested players to get an impression at any time.
Especially the players who have the most performance on the pitch or value in SBCs can bring coins effectively at different times. And here you should catch the right time to sell.
The effects vary from player to player. For weaker players to make sudden price spikes, a lot has to happen or a suitable challenge or SBC must appear. But that is also possible.
Especially the players who have the most performance on the pitch or value in SBCs can bring coins effectively at different times. And here you should catch the right time to sell.
The effects vary from player to player. For weaker players to make sudden price spikes, a lot has to happen or a suitable challenge or SBC must appear. But that is also possible.
Especially the players who have the most performance on the pitch or value in SBCs can bring coins effectively at different times. And here you should catch the right time to sell.
Many players in FIFA 21 wonder when selling players makes the most coins. Trading in Ultimate Team is a science in itself – but there are a few points to orient yourself by.
Why is timing important when selling players? Similar to the stock market, the transfer market in FIFA 21 is dynamic. Players do not have fixed selling prices, but can achieve various prices within a certain range. This means: You can sell a player, for example, for 2,000 coins, but he might fetch more on another day.
One should think carefully about when to sell players
Many players use certain trading methods to increase their coin balance in FUT. You can also find some trading tips in the MeinMMO guide.
This article, however, is about a very specific aspect: When should you sell players to make the most profit?
FIFA 21: Sell or keep players?
This is a question players will often ask themselves when they have just opened a pack with new cards. After all, while you can check the market prices to see how much players are currently selling for, you do not directly know if they were worth double just the day before or if they have the potential to rise further.
To do this, you need to look outside the tools that the game provides. One option is the page futbin, where you can track the price development of players on the transfer market.
Good times to sell players in FIFA 21
It is important to note that not every method and every timing applies to every player card. However, a few mechanisms can be observed with different players.
Sell on Thursday evening: This time is often the best moment to sell players. Why? On the one hand, players receive their rewards from the Weekend League and the rewards from Division Rivals on Thursdays. This means many players have coins that they want to spend.
In addition, many players are now restructuring their teams for the Weekend League. Therefore, strong and meta-relevant players like Marcus Rashford can achieve higher prices on Thursday evenings. You can find comparable cards in the list of the best players under 50,000 coins.
Here is an example of price development from futbin:
Here you can see the price for Marcus Rashford between February 1 and February 8 – two Mondays. He achieved the highest price on the Thursday in between. On PlayStation, Rashford suddenly commanded a high price of 56,000 coins – on the surrounding days only 44,000 and 46,000 coins. And this leads us to the second point.
Hold on Sunday evening/Monday: On these days, you should generally avoid selling your strong players. The Weekend League is over and many players flood the market with cards they no longer need. It’s better to hold onto players until the next Thursday.
What time should I sell? Generally, it is better to put players on the market in the evening rather than in the morning. The reason: On the one hand, players are more active in the evening, and new content is also introduced into the game at that time – such as SBCs.
Monitor SBCs and sell players
Why are SBCs important in trading? There are exceptions to the rule that can earn you a lot of coins if you sell players at the right time. One of these exceptions is SBCs – Squad Building Challenges. Here, players must exchange very specific cards to receive rewards – and suddenly pay more on the transfer market than usual.
For example, you can consider the UCL card of Axel Witsel. It normally costs about 8,700 coins, but between February 15 and 17, it suddenly rose sharply to 13,000 coins. Those are a Tuesday and a Wednesday, making them the right selling time.
Because the real-life Champions League was active, there was a corresponding SBC (via futbin)
The reason: Players needed good UCL cards for SBCs. And if you keep this in mind, you can buy cards low beforehand to sell them high on the market later.
A second example was recently the “Mid/Prime Icon Player Pick” SBC. Here, players needed high-rated cards to exchange for icons. The consequence was that the prices of highly-rated cards exploded.
One such case was the card of Joshua Kimmich, who has a rating of 88 and usually costs between 40,000 and 50,000 coins. But when the SBC came, Kimmich jumped to a full 75,000 coins. Those who sold at that time achieved significantly higher prices.
Thanks to an SBC, Kimmich suddenly became extremely valuable (via futbin)
It is therefore worth keeping an eye on SBCs and aligning your player sales accordingly. Even player SBCs can have an effect: For example, the Ronaldo Flashback SBC led to an increase in player cards that could be well linked with the Portuguese.
The effects vary from player to player. For weaker players to make sudden price spikes, a lot has to happen or a suitable challenge or SBC must appear. But that is also possible.
Especially the players who have the most performance on the pitch or value in SBCs can bring coins effectively at different times. And here you should catch the right time to sell.
Diablo 2 is getting an official remaster with Resurrected, set to be released in 2021. In addition to the already known adjustments to the game, the developers have now announced a highlight for veterans: the transfer of old save files.
Can you continue playing your old save file? Yes, anyone who already owns Diablo 2 and has an old save file can continue playing it with Resurrected. Game Producer Matthew Cederquist revealed this in an interview (via IGN Middle East). He said:
Yes, you can keep your old save files. Back when we were working on [the remaster], we wondered if the old save files would work, so we kind of shoved them in there, and it worked!
So yes, your local single-player save files will be transferred.
Cederquist stated that it doesn’t matter how old the save file is and where you left off. You can continue right from where you stopped and still benefit from the improved graphics.
The Game Producer emphasized that the developers themselves were excited when the save file transfer worked.
This is particularly good news for veterans of the game. They benefit from the fact that Resurrected is a remaster and not a complete remake.
Difference between Remake and Remaster A remaster is technically based on the framework of the original game. It is visually improved and brings some optional quality-of-life features. That’s why save files can also be transferred. A remake, on the other hand, would be a completely newly developed version of the original title.
Resurrected brings many graphical and “Quality of Life” changes
What does Resurrected offer? The remaster of Diablo 2 primarily provides numerous graphical adjustments. New additions include:
Physically based 3D rendering
Dynamic lighting
Overhauled animations
Improved spell effects
Resolutions up to 4K are supported
All cinematics (a total of 27 minutes) have been completely re-recorded
The sounds and soundtrack have been revamped to support Dolby 7.1 surround sound
This screenshot shows the graphical differences between D2 (left) and Resurrected (right).
Gameplay-wise, the old feeling is supposed to be retained. There are some quality-of-life features like automatic gold collection, but these can also be manually disabled. Balance adjustments will also be made.
Are there completely new game contents? No, in Resurrected you will experience the already known Acts 1 to 4 from the original and Act 5 from Lord of Destruction.
Where can I learn more about Resurrected? We at MeinMMO have prepared a comprehensive overview of the remaster of Diablo 2. There you can learn more about the classes, contents, the alpha registration, and the release of the game:
In Call of Duty: Warzone, kills and victories are strong indicators of how well you are doing in the Battle Royale. But who actually gets a kill? And what counts as a death for the K/D ratio? MeinMMO clarifies.
If you take down an enemy with a targeted salvo, it doesn’t necessarily mean you get a kill for it.
If the opponent has allies or a self-revive kit and gets back on their feet, you will get points for the damage dealt – but your kill counter stays as it is. But what if another player finishes off the enemy in the downed phase? And how about kills and deaths in the Gulag?
MeinMMO shows you which kills and deaths in the Warzone count for your K/D ratio.
CoD Warzone: Everything that counts for your K/D ratio
Who gets the kill in Warzone?
Typically, the player who knocks down the opponent gets the kill. If you down a player, it doesn’t matter if you finish them off, a teammate helps, or another enemy player is going for an assist – the kill goes to your account.
However, you must inflict at least 30 damage to the player for this. If you put an enemy in the downed state and only inflict 29 damage, the player who shot at the enemy with you gets the kill.
But the opponent must be completely eliminated. If the downed soldier manages to get back on their feet, there is no kill.
What counts as a death in Warzone?
Each time you are completely eliminated and no teammate can revive you, it counts as a death. Again, if you manage to get back on your feet from the downed state, it doesn’t count as a kill or death for any player.
What about kills and deaths in the Gulag?
All kills and deaths in the Gulag count just like in a normal match. Even, if you get kills as an uninvolved stone thrower, they will count towards your kill account. If a player captures the flag, it counts as neither a kill nor a death.
Do kills and deaths count in the preparation phase?
Not for your K/D or the leaderboard. But you can use the phase to complete tasks. For example, the kills here count towards the unlock challenge for the popular Grau 5.56, which is usually hard to unlock in Battle Royale.
How can I check my K/D?
Go to the Warzone main menu, select the “Quartiere” tab, and at the bottom choose the “Dossier” option. Here you can view your statistics, such as your points, kills, and victories.
Here you can find your statistics.
The Warzone tracks many of your actions and collects a lot of data about your gameplay in the background. There are websites that access this data and process the information for you. Two good examples are:
To view your data, you need to go to “callofduty.de” and set the “Data Visible” option to “All” in your linked accounts profile. After that, you just need to enter your Gamertag for your platform on the websites and you will receive your extensive statistics – even in comparison to other players who share their gameplay data.
In the end, the K/D is an interesting value, but it often does not have the significance attributed to it. You might take on a role in the team that supports your teammates. They may have more kills, but they also depend on your thoughtful paths, calls, or good mood to be effective.
What matters is that you have fun and try to continuously improve. Both are factors that are hard to quantify. However, you should still rely on the best weapons in Warzone.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Collecting cookbooks in Pleasant Park and Craggy Cliffs is a challenge from Season 5 of Fortnite Chapter 2. This challenge is part of the Week 14 tasks and allows you to earn XP for the Battle Pass.
What kind of challenge is this? This task is one of the challenges from Week 14 of Season 5 of Fortnite. You need to collect four cookbooks at the locations Pleasant Park and Craggy Cliffs. For some reason, the focus of this week’s challenges is on cooking.
Here you need to get books that will help you prepare good dishes. To simplify things, we recommend that you land in Pleasant Park for this challenge. There you will find enough books to complete the challenge without having to visit Craggy Cliffs.
Where are the recipe books in Pleasant Park?
The books are located exclusively in the kitchens of the houses. All you have to do is follow a “path” that connects the houses around the area and visit all the kitchens you see. These are all on the ground floor. The cookbooks are green and lie on the floor.
A little warning though, if you plan to complete this challenge in the week after its release. Players will flock to Pleasant Park, as this location allows for quick completion of the task.
You need to grab a weapon as quickly as possible to defend yourself against rival players who will surely compete with you in this collection.
If you prefer to wait, there’s nothing wrong with going to Pleasant Park later in the game, when the landing fights are over.
This article originally appeared on the multiplayer site MGG, our partner. We have translated it into German.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In Pokémon GO this Saturday, March 6th, the Community Day featuring Dartiri starts. We will show you all the bonuses and tell you how to make the best of it.
What is a Community Day? This event takes place once a month and focuses on a special Pokémon for a few hours. There are also bonuses and a lot of shinies to round off the event.
In May, everything revolves around Dartiri from Generation 6. The monster will appear everywhere and will make its debut as a shiny.
Community Day in March 2021 – Bonuses and Start Time
What? The Community Day featuring Dartiri When? On Saturday, March 6th, 2021, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Pokémon of the day: Dartiri appears more frequently in the wild Exclusive moves: Incinerate Bonus: Triple XP for catching Pokémon Bonus: Three-hour duration of incense Bonus: You can evolve Dartignis up to 2 hours after the event to have Fiaro learn the move Incinerate.
The Community Day will last a total of 6 hours this month as well. This has been the case since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so you have enough time to catch the event Pokémon from home.
What’s available in the in-game shop: For this Community Day, you will also find numerous offers in the in-game shop. These include:
For one euro, you can buy a special research focusing on Dartiri
For 1,280 coins, there is a box containing: 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Lucky Eggs, one Knursp, and one Premium Battle Pass
Additionally, you should diligently sort out your Pokémon box so that you have enough space and do not have to sort through the box repeatedly during the event. This takes a lot of time and can be avoided.
Use these items at the event: This time there are triple XP for caught Pokémon. If you also activate a Lucky Egg, you will get six times the XP. This bonus is exciting, especially for players who still need experience points on their way to level 50. So use Lucky Eggs to easily earn over 1000 XP per catch.
How to play effectively from home: If you want to play only from home, you should primarily use incense. It lasts for 3 hours at the event and with just 2 incenses, you can utilize all event hours. This way, you will have enough Dartiri to catch at least some shinies.
If you are interested in more about Pokémon GOthis might appeal to you:
Is the Community Day worth it? The Community Day brings a new shiny with Dartiri, so every trainer should at least hunt for it. However, if you catch enough shinies, you can take it easier.
Fiaro, the evolution of Dartiri, is not really useful, and you do not necessarily need a good specimen of it. So if you do not have too much time this weekend, you are not missing out on much.
This is the story behind Dartiri: It is also called the Robin Pokémon because its appearance strongly resembles this bird. Generally, Dartiri is considered docile in the Pokémon world and enjoys interacting with humans.
In the anime, Dartiri also plays a role, as Ash has a specimen that appears in various episodes. It evolves over time into Fiaro, with which Ash regularly battles.
Shiny Dartiri, Dartignis, and Fiaro
This is what the shinies look like: With Shiny Dartiri, you need to look a little closer. You can recognize it by the brown chest feathers, which distinguish it from the normal form:
How likely is a shiny? The probability is always increased on Community Day. It is about 1 in 25. This is a significant improvement, as otherwise, the shiny rate for most shinies in the wild is about 1 in 450.
Are you looking forward to the Community Day? Let us know in the comments how much you will be playing.
We have listed all other events for March here in an overview:
The new indie MMORPG Camelot Unchained has introduced a new race. The already massive Fir Bog is supposed to grow even larger as it ages and is a “One Giant” wrecking ball: The race counts as a siege weapon.
What kind of race is this? The MMORPG Camelot Unchained introduced the “Fir Bog” in a blog post at the end of February. The race is now enabled in Camelot Unchained. Players can now create a Fir Bog on the experimental patcher.
The Fir Bog is one of 3 giant races in Camelot Unchained, each race belongs to one of the warring realms:
The “Arthurians” have the Golem, which is trained on truth and knowledge, and consists of clay and fire
The Vikings have the Jötnar, a kind of blue-skinned ice giants
The Tuatha Dé Dannan have the Fir Bog, the gigantic guardians of swamps and moors
Giants among themselves: The 3 giant races in Camelot Unchained in female and male form.
This is the special feature of the Fir Bogs: In Camelot Unchained, heroes and heroines are supposed to age when played. The heroes change: The “giant races” like Fir Bog and Golem are supposed to keep growing as they get older. So in Camelot Unchained, you can estimate how old a hero is by their size.
The giant races are too large to use normal siege weapons, but Fir Bogs have two attack options against fortresses:
On one hand, they can shoot projectiles with toxic spores that contaminate a large area and coat any hero within the impact radius with a poison that deals damage over time
On the other hand, Fir Bogs can move forward with the skill “Slam” and deal high siege damage
The unique race trait of the Fir Bog is the “Swamp Stomp,” creating an area of bile around them. Anyone staying in this area will suffer damage every second.
In Camelot Unchained, 3 realms fight against each other, each with about 7 races and 10 classes. The spiritual predecessor, Dark Age of Camelot, was known for its exciting classes and is considered the gold standard in “Realm vs. Realm” PvP.
Where do these Fir Bogs come from? The “Fir Bolg” are a part of Irish mythology. According to legend, the ancestors of the Fir Bolgs fled from their expulsion from Ireland to Greece, where they lived as slaves for 230 years and had to carry loads. They eventually left Greece and returned to the Smagard island of Ireland. However, they only ruled for a short time until they were supplanted by the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Scholars believe that the “Fir Bolgs” are strongly reminiscent of the people of the Israelites. Just as the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and had to flee from Pharaoh, the Fir Bogs were also initially slaves and had to free themselves.
In the fantasy world, apart from the myth, the Fir Bogs are depicted as a giant race: This was already the case in “Dark Age of Camelot,” the spiritual predecessor of Camelot Unchained. In that MMORPG, the “Firbolg” was a “tank, damage dealer, and druid race” of the Hibernians. Similarly, the “Firbolg” is also presented as a player character in Dungeons and Dragons: They are considered an intelligent giant race, but live withdrawn from civilization in nature.
As you can see, even the spelling of the name varies slightly from case to case.
When we last reported on Camelot Unchained, we especially noticed the bad mood among the players. They had lost their patience with the MMORPG after 8 years:
From mid-March, you can buy AMD’s new RX 6700 XT. In forums, on YouTube, and on reddit, fans and enthusiasts are discussing the new graphics card.
AMD has unveiled its latest graphics card RX 6700 (XT). This is a mid-range graphics card aimed primarily at gamers with WQHD resolution.
MeinMMO has looked at the reactions of viewers in comments, on reddit, and in forums, showing what people think about AMD’s new graphics card. Three important topics currently play a significant role in the community.
High Performance and Interesting Alternative to RTX 3070
This is what the community says about the performance: After the presentation, viewers are generally impressed by the performance of the RX 6700 XT that was presented. Because it offers high performance and seems to be on par with the RTX 3070 according to official benchmarks:
Daggy820 on ComputerBase writes: “Very interesting card at a reasonable price if you can get it close to the MSRP. If the performance is confirmed in tests, then it’s really a beast, well done AMD.”
Trommelmaschine also writes on ComputerBase: “I was hoping for some new information about Fidelity FX Super Resolution during the presentation… Shame. But the performance of the 6700 XT looks promising.”
That’s why ray tracing is so important: Regarding ray tracing, many interested parties still have a question that plays a significant role in a possible purchase.
So far, the RTX 3000 graphics cards provide significantly stronger performance in ray tracing. Many users hope that AMD can make a significant step forward in ray tracing with “Fidelity FX Super Resolution”.
As kasakka1 writes on reddit: “A few friends who mainly play multiplayer shooters decided on 6800XT cards due to availability. For their needs, the AMD cards are the better choice, but for me, DLSS and ray tracing are absolutely worth staying with Nvidia.”
What is FidelityFX Super Resolution? It is AMD’s DLSS competitor for Radeon graphics cards. DLSS is only available for RTX graphics cards.
FidelityFX Super Resolution is an AI-supported anti-aliasing technology that upscales low resolutions and aims to look good while providing better performance. This way, you get high frame rates even at high resolutions.
No Graphics Card Between 250 and 350 Euros
If you read the many comments, you will notice that many users are disappointed with the pricing.
What’s the reason for this? Just as Nvidia presented its RTX 3060 as a strong upgrade for a GTX 1060 or RX 480, many hoped that AMD would also introduce a graphics card in this price range (300 – 350 €).
But AMD has decided against this and instead introduced a graphics card that costs 479 US dollars and also wants to compete with the RTX 3070.
What does the community say? Some criticize AMD’s decision because they simply expected a different graphics card.
Macieyerk writes on reddit: “As someone looking for a fitting upgrade for my Polaris graphics card [RX 400/500] – it doesn’t exist.”
Silver4Monsters thinks on ComputerBase: “Personally, I would have preferred cards in the 300-400 € range. Well, if I get a 6700XT, I’ll take that too.”
And uTpepe writes on GameStar: “Sadly, this is an uninteresting price for me. If I upgrade, I will be looking in the price range of a GeForce RTX 3060 (MSRP). And so far, AMD hasn’t introduced anything new in that range.”
This is the problem: Owners of relatively old graphics cards hoping for a new Full HD card are initially not presented with any alternative.
Especially many Full HD gamers find the RX 6700 XT too expensive. And they are not looking for an “RTX 3070” alternative, but rather an “RTX 3060” alternative.
This is what the community wishes: Now some hope that AMD will introduce another card alongside the RX 6700 XT and that an RX 6700 without XT or a 6600XT will then fit into the price range of an RTX 3060.
Viewers Are Worried About Availability
While many are pleased with the presentation and praise the performance of the graphics card, other interested parties are skeptical about whether they will actually be able to get a graphics card at launch. And this is a topic currently occupying everyone who wants to buy new hardware.
What does the community say? During the stream, some viewers could already read a mocking “Out of Stock”. There is also concern about poor availability in the community:
Sai Dwarakanath writes under the YouTube stream: “We have Anti Lag, Extreme RTX, DLSS, and so on… And we have ensured that you will not be able to get any of them.”
And on the GameStar Companion Cube writes: “It’s not about the speed of the card, but its availability. What good is the best card if you can’t buy it anywhere?”
Why Are Graphics Cards So Poorly Available? Due to the Corona pandemic, the production of graphics cards has decreased. At the same time, the demand has significantly increased, also due to home office.
In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, it’s all about weapons and the next kill. MeinMMO shows you the best weapons for multiplayer, with tips for all weapon classes and strong setups to try out.
Weapons are a sensitive topic in Call of Duty, as every player has their own preferences and opinions. However, there are always firearms that a large group of players considers “The Best” and usually have an advantage over other weapons.
MeinMMO therefore shows you the best weapons for the multiplayer of Black Ops Cold War, which are currently considered strong in their weapon classes by many soldiers. We regularly keep this article fresh and update it when there are major changes to the so-called meta weapons.
Update March 4, 2021: We have updated our list to the latest version for Season 2. Among assault rifles, we currently see the Krig 6 in front. However, the XM4 remains a strong alternative, and the new FARA 83 also earns a place among our alternatives.
For SMGs, the AK-74u moves into the top spot. The MP5 is still valid in multiplayer. As a new alternative, the LC10 joins, which has been in the game since Season 2. The Milano had to make way for it.
How was this list created? To provide you with the best weapons by class, we have watched many current videos on the subject, looked at tier lists, and also included our own experiences in the evaluation.
The most important sources for current changes or assessments are linked at the bottom of the article, directly at the end of the text.
We focus on good playability. The best weapons of each class are all meta weapons that play at the top. However, all shown alternatives also count and sometimes deal, for example, more damage, but are harder to play.
If you’re looking for a strong weapon with good control, you will find the best weapons in Cold War here. If you want full damage and are willing to forgo other advantages, also check out the alternatives.
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Krig 6 – The best assault rifle in Cold War
What makes the Krig 6 so strong? It is the reliability that this assault rifle delivers. The Krig may not be a damage powerhouse, but it has a very smooth character and conveys that calmness to you.
It also has a high range and good mobility stats. For more damage, rather opt for the alternatives – but when it comes to handling and accuracy, no assault rifle can compete with the Krig 6, which also delivers strong headshot hits.
Cold War Setup Krig 6
Optic: Microflex LED
You avoid the iron sight and can aim better
Muzzle: Silencer
You are not visible on the mini-map when firing
Barrel: 19.7″ Ranger
Increases your bullet velocity
Magazine: Jungle Style Magazine
Faster reloading
Grip: Air Elastic Wrap
Better aim down sights speed and high flinch resistance
What should I consider with assault rifles? This weapon class is very popular, and assault rifles are somewhat the all-rounders among CoD guns. The damage is quite good but doesn’t compare to SMGs. The control is good, but light machine guns are often even better at holding on target.
However, their range is decent, and they provide a pleasant mix of everything. Especially good for a beginner loadout or if you prefer to put pressure on your opponents from the second line and go less for “run & gun”.
Alternatives among assault rifles
FARA 83 – Stable and strong, but somewhat slow
XM4 – Good all-rounder that brings a healthy mix
AK-47 – More damage in exchange for less control
Groza – More damage, more recoil – Needs attachments for good performance
AK-74u – The best submachine gun in Cold War
What makes the AK-74u so strong? SMGs have been regarded as a very strong weapon class in Cold War since the alpha phase, and the star of the AK-74u has steadily risen.
The small Kalashnikov has the best TTK among automatic SMGs and also offers a decent range. It is also easy to control. The MP5, however, is a strong competitor and should not be underestimated. The new LC10 also makes an appearance – it is very stable and has a large range.
However, the AK-74u provides the best performance at short and medium ranges, especially due to its high bullet velocity compared to the other SMGs.
Cold War Setup AK-74u
Muzzle: Fire Suppressor
You are not visible on the mini-map when firing
Barrel: 9.3 VDV Reinforced
Higher range and bullet velocity
Underbarrel: Foregrip
Provides horizontal recoil control
Magazine: 40-Round Drum
More ammunition
Grip: GRU Elastic Wrap
Better aim down sights speed and high flinch resistance
What should I consider with SMGs? Except for the AK-74u and the LC10, submachine guns have very low bullet velocity in Cold War, which you should definitely compensate with the barrel. Moving targets can be significantly easier to engage.
Otherwise, watch your distance to the enemy with SMGs. You are only at an advantage if you hit your enemy in the first damage range. You will lose a duel against the other primary weapon classes if the enemy starts firing at the same time. However, this doesn’t mean that SMGs are useless at longer distances. You just must not let them hit you first.
Alternatives among SMGs
MP5 – Good mix of strong stats in all areas
LC10 – High range and good handling
KSP – Burst SMG with low TTK & high range – But the first burst shot must hit, or you are at a disadvantage
M16 – The best tactical rifle in Cold War
What makes the M16 so strong? With the M16, you get a balanced 3-shot burst rifle that provides you with an excellent time-to-kill and retains that even at longer ranges.
In the first damage range, the 3-shot bursts are lethal, and you can take out your enemies in just 132 milliseconds. A value that only one-shot weapons from the sniper or shotgun category can match. Additionally, the weapon is pleasantly stable, and it’s often no problem to sink those 3 bullets directly into the enemy. If you need more reasons to try the M16, check out our special on the M16.
Cold War Setup M16
Optic: Hawksmoor
Helps you get the burst completely on the enemy
Barrel: 20.5″ Special Operations
Increases fire rate, range, bullet velocity
Underbarrel: Field Agent Forward Grip
Provides some vertical and strong horizontal recoil control
Grip: Air Elastic Wrap
Improves your aim down sights time and provides flinch resistance
Stock: SAS Combat Stock
Improves your mobility
What should I consider with tactical rifles? All weapons in this category are either burst or single-shot rifles, and none offer an automatic fire mode. This gives you more control over individual shots but is not particularly popular with many players.
The pure single-shot rifles offer high range, while the burst-fire weapons impress with high damage. What they all share, however, is a generally slower play style. Avoid sprinting, and you will have a chance against SMGs.
Alternatives among tactical rifles
AUG – Burst rifle with high range but more recoil than the M16
Stoner 63 – The best light machine gun in Cold War
What makes the Stoner 63 so strong? LMGs are especially known for their large magazines and often sacrifice some sprightliness. This weapon class can be most closely compared to assault rifles, but they are heavier, offer significantly more bullets, and have a high range.
The Stoner 63 comes closest to an assault rifle among LMGs in Cold War in terms of gameplay and delights you with enormous magazines to suppress or even eliminate a whole crew on the way to the mission objective.
Particularly the good control of recoil, combined with high range, makes LMGs in CoD 2020 incredibly strong.
Cold War Setup Stoner 63
Optic: Hawksmoor
Provides even more reliability with your hits
Muzzle: SOCOM Eliminator
Enemies only briefly see you on the mini map after firing and bring some recoil control
Barrel: 21.8″ Special Operations
More range, more bullet velocity
Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
Provides some vertical and strong horizontal recoil control
Magazine: 100-Round Fast Reload Magazine
Larger magazine and faster reloading, with a 5% aim down sights duration penalty
What should I consider with light machine guns? Avoid direct close combat duels. Here you can still get some shots off with hip fire, but you are generally at a disadvantage if you don’t sneak up on your enemies from the side or behind.
Instead, apply pressure to enemies at medium or long distances. With a few attachments for better recoil control, you can turn LMGs into real lasers that allow for precise and easy hits even at long distances.
Alternatives among light machine guns
M60 – Lower rate of fire but even higher range
Pelington 703 – The best sniper rifle in Cold War
What makes the Pelington so strong? A sniper in Call of Duty usually doesn’t sit in one spot waiting for his target. Rather, snipers are very mobile players who are often on the move, trying to flank opponents and send them to the killcam with their one-shot kills.
The Pelington provides the best service here. Of the 3 sniper rifles available at the release of Cold War, it is the fastest and most handy weapon, making it ideal for quickscope operations. Additionally, the M82 falls a bit out of the role, as it, being a semi-automatic weapon, does not offer the same one-shot bonus on chest hits as the Pelington and LW-3 Tundra.
Cold War Setup Pelington
Muzzle: Sound Suppressor
Does not reveal you on the enemy minimap when firing
Barrel: 26.5″ Tiger Team
Reduces your ammunition but brings substantial bonuses to many other important stats
Underbarrel: Infiltrator Grip
Gives you better movement
Grip: Air Elastic Wrap
Faster aiming and high flinch resistance
Stock: Plunderer Pad
Also improves your movement
What should I consider with sniper rifles? Do not sit at a good spot on the map waiting for your enemies, rather actively seek out foes and take them out with a single shot.
However, always be careful not to let enemies get too close. At a certain distance, you can also win close fights against SMGs, but your main strengths are on medium to long ranges. Here you can find a guide for a mobile quickscope playstyle.
Alternatives among snipers
LW-3 Tundra – A bit slower, but has a slightly larger one-shot area
Hauer 77 – The best shotgun in Cold War
What makes the Hauer 77 so strong? This shotgun delivers strong one-shot kills that can reach up to 10 meters with the right attachments. This provides you with a powerful close-combat weapon that, especially with a run & gun style, can yield many fun and satisfying kills.
Cold War offers only 2 shotguns at launch, and in this class, it greatly depends on your personal preferences. If you play a match with a shotgun as your main weapon, then the Hauer 77 is preferred. If you’re looking for a strong secondary weapon to pull out when your primary weapon runs out of steam at close range, the Gallo SA12 might be better suited for you.
Cold War Setup Hauer 77
Muzzle: Fire Shroud 12 GA
You are only briefly visible on the mini-map when firing
Barrel: 25.2″ Special Operations
Delivers significantly more damage and one-shots in the second damage range
Body: Mounted Light
Enemies within a 60° angle in front of you have a marker above their heads within 20 meters
Grip: Tempo Tape
Better aim down sights time without disadvantages
Stock: Shotgun Stock
Better sprinting/fire speed without disadvantages
What should I consider with shotguns? Shotguns are the close combat monsters in Cold War and are surprisingly strong in that area. If you like to stay very close to your opponent in gunfights, shotguns should be your first choice.
Be sure to use the “Special Operations” barrel with shotguns. In the case of the Hauer, it also grants you one-shot kills in the second damage range (in this setup here from 5 meters) up to almost 10 meters. For the Gallo, it ensures that you even have a chance for one-shot kills, but only in the first damage range up to 5 meters.
Alternatives among shotguns
Gallo SA12 – Semi-automatic fire, better for follow-up shots against damaged opponents
Cigma 2 – The best rocket launcher in Cold War
What makes the Cigma 2 so strong? The Cigma 2 is preferred over the other RPG because it can put pressure on scorestreaks. Due to the new scorestreak system in Black Ops Cold War, which does not reset your counter on deaths, you often see many of the cheap scorestreaks throughout the round that you can quickly and decisively bring down with the Cigma.
This also applies to the larger streaks. Many of them have rocket countermeasures, and the first shot often misses. However, if you generally don’t use your secondary weapon to replace the empty magazine of the primary weapon, take the Cigma with you and help your team clear the nasty air support out of the way before they ruin your match.
You can also fire this rocket launcher at your opponents without a targeting system. For this purpose, the RPG-7 is better suited.
1911 – The best pistol in Cold War
What makes these two pistols so strong? With handguns, it all comes down to personal taste. The Magnum and 1911 both provide a strong alternative when your primary weapon can no longer deliver enough firepower for an aggressive opponent. The main distinguishing features:
1911 – Less damage but larger magazine and higher rate of fire
Magnum – Powerful damage but small magazine
The Magnum gives you 75 damage and can take out enemies with full health with 2 shots. It also has a higher bullet velocity. The 1911 takes 3 shots but can fire faster and is generally a bit more agile than the Magnum. In terms of range and aim down sights speed, both are equivalent.
When it comes to choosing the right weapons in Black Ops Cold War, it often comes down to personal preferences and playstyle. With the weapons on this list, you are well-equipped for various playstyles. But also try the alternatives and other weapons that you often see used by enemies. Often, the firearms that frustrate you in a match are also a good choice for your loadout.
The same goes for attachments and setups. The proposed builds here support the strengths of the weapons but may not be the optimal solution for you. The more you experiment and customize, the more you will learn about the game’s weapon mechanics and can use them to your advantage and optimize the weapons.
In Destiny 2, the rock in the surf, Commander Zavala, is set to fall victim to a nasty assassination. This would bring excitement to Season 13, yet somehow the Guardians show no fear.
Nothing new? In Destiny 2, a routine has slowly set in during Season 13. A large portion of the content announced in the roadmap is now live. With this week’s reset, there was for the first time no new battleground and no secret mission like the spooky fun of Harbingers.
But indirectly, it was announced that Guardians are supposed to die and that the next on the hit list is our stoic leader Commander Zavala. Stop, Guardians can’t just die like that, can they?
This is interesting: As every week, a new quest awaits you that requires you to repel the legions of the power-hungry Empress Caiatl.
In “Trial by Fire IV,” Crow sends you through the solar system in a proud 11 quest steps.
However, the tasks are neither lengthy, nor epically staged, nor particularly memorable.
In the end, it turns out that the Cabal have a device that can sever the connection to the Light of the Traveler. Similar to the Vanilla campaign when the Traveler was “captured” – just now in pocket-sized format.
The dutiful Zavala has made no friends at the start of Season 13.
This dark future for Destiny 2 is foretold
Crow then reports that Guardians have not returned from their missions in recent days, that there were suddenly casualties, and that Commander Zavala is likely the target of a large-scale assassination.
This is not only Caiatl’s wicked plan, but this future has been predicted by a kind of oracle. Zavala is to be punished for not playing by the rules once. In bad-ass fashion, he showed the Cabal: Guardians kneel to no one.
That Zavala’s life is thus on the brink should instill a good amount of fear in the Guardians. The exemplary Titan and head of all Guardians is really about to bite the dust?
That’s why it’s very unlikely: In the middle of a season, is such a famous character as Zavala supposed to be the victim of an assassination? The last time there was a death like this was with Forsaken – and that was a huge, game-changing expansion.
This is how Guardians can die: For us players, it’s good that our Guardians can’t really die. When Guardians are mortally wounded, they respawn. This gameplay element is explained by the Light of the Traveler resurrecting us.
Only when we are severed from the power of the floating orb, then a death is irretrievable. However, since we are always accompanied by a Ghost, a creature of the Traveler, the Ghost must first go or the darkness must swallow all light.
The idea itself is cool: Guardians must fear for their lives again and don’t have endless lives like after a cheat code. But it is much more likely that Zavala will walk out of Season 13 with his head held high.
Uldren (reborn as Crow) took out Cayde. It took a whole horde of bosses and special Ghost-killer ammo to do so.
By the way, we’re not addressing any circulating leaks at this point.
This is how it could happen: In the worst case, not even the players will prevent the assassination attempt. While the Guardians are busy slogging through a mindless loot grind, Crow will save Zavala. This proves that the resurrected as a Guardian Crow is Cayde’s successor (at least that’s the prevailing theory).
Do you think that Bungie wants to spice things up with the announcement that Commander Zavala’s life hangs by a thread? Or do you consider it highly unlikely that such a well-known character could actually die? Let us know in the comments.
The Valheim player Seraph built a torture chamber specifically designed for the Greylings in the game, who are particularly annoying during the early stages of the game.
What did the player do? In a video, player Seraph tells the story of a Greyling that was wandering alone on a mountain. He escorted the creature to its new home, which resembled a torture chamber more than a nice accommodation.
The Greyling was locked in a cell in the basement, its walls adorned with trophies of numerous dead Greylings. Although the creature managed to befriend a pig, it ended up primarily being used for slave labor, such as collecting ore.
The video ironically tells the story of a rehabilitation of Greylings, focusing on their suffering in the end. This is also shown in the last subtitle, which states:
“Success rate of 0.1%. 99.9% of Greyling rehabilitations end with intentional death by clubbing.”
The video is titled “A Greyling Rescue That Brings Tears – An Emotional Feel-Good Video.”
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How is the video being received? The video was released on March 2 on a channel with nearly 300 subscribers. By now, it has already garnered over 14,500 views, receiving 542 upvotes and only one downvote (as of March 4 at 12:30 PM).
In the comments, viewers are showering it with praise:
Brice Johnson writes: “Absolutely brilliant! Really well done lol.”
User PhuzzyBond calls it a “gem” that should be seen.
Draxakor writes: “This is the best shit I’ve seen in a while, I was almost dying the whole time, 10/10 parody.”
Where does the hate for Greylings come from? The little goblins are encountered early on. They are annoying, as they hit you and then jump away. Despite their small size, they should not be underestimated.
It’s probably because of their annoying traits that many players appreciate this torture chamber.
The video is intended to be a parody of animal videos but can be seen as very grim
How is the video styled? The style of the video is meant to parody the kind of “The Dodo.” This is a website that is also very active on social media. It regularly features videos of rescued animals.
These videos are characterized by fast cuts and the text below, which aims to tell a “feel-good story,” just like the video by player Seraph. Some users have also quickly noticed this on reddit.
How can one watch the video again? However, one can also draw dark parallels to real events from the video. The “rehabilitation program” for Greylings resembles the re-education camps of the Uyghurs in China.
This involves a Muslim minority in a province in the northwest of the country, who are imprisoned there for their faith and culture, and then re-educated. Those who want to explore this topic further can find further articles on it from Deutsche Welle.
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In The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), the new Update 29 is coming soon. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch has already been on the test server and tested the Champion System 2.0 and a new dungeon together with developers.
What is this update about? On March 8, Update 29 will be released for PC, and on March 16 for consoles. The patch is primarily characterized by two major innovations:
Especially the aspect regarding Champion Points is exciting, as the system was implemented in 2015 and hasn’t been significantly adjusted since then. Many are correspondingly curious about how it will play in the near future.
That’s why I have already thoroughly explored the test server and also had the chance to play the new dungeon “The Cauldron” with Creative Director Rich Lambert and Encounter Lead Mike Finnigan.
I have collected my experiences and impressions for you.
The new Champion System rewards newcomers, disappoints veterans
What changes with the Champion Points? The new system still relies on constellations and stars. However, the new aspect is that there are only 3 trees instead of 9:
“Might” refers to damage, healing, and status values
“Strength” includes bonuses that change combat, but not just through pure numerical values
“Skill” offers bonuses for activities outside of combat, such as crafting, gathering, stealing, or riding
Additionally, there are now strong passive effects alongside the passive effects you previously unlocked, of which you can equip a maximum of 4 per tree.
Furthermore, there are significant branches, requiring you to make decisions about how you want to develop your abilities.
This is what the “Might” tree looks like. To access the upper abilities, you must follow the respective branch.
What are the implications? During the first tests on the PTS, I and other players in the forum noticed that the Champion Points no longer have as much relevance, at least regarding pure damage in the endgame.
Overall, there are fewer bonuses and damage boosts than before. User tmbrinks summarizes his experience in the official forum as follows:
There is a difference of about 30% damage between a player without Champion Points and a player with maximum Champion Points – 75,000 compared to 100,000 (on a stamina Templar).
On the live server, there is a difference of about 100% (55,000 without CP and 110,000 with full points, with Magicka classes being less nerfed by the changes).
This also means that overall, less damage will be present in ESO. Whether this affects the meta remains to be seen.
Overall, the adjustments make Champion Points 2.0 better for newcomers:
You will level up about three times faster and collect points accordingly faster
You will receive the most important effects already with under 1,000 Champion Points, so you won’t have to grind as long as before, considering the leveling time
Due to the reduced impact, players with fewer Champion Points will no longer be as disadvantaged as they are currently on the live server.
What is the criticism? Some veterans, however, are bothered by the new system because they feel that their progress is being devalued.
Besides the fact that Champion Points are less relevant overall, newcomers can now catch up to them faster, while many veterans now have to grind again.
Those who were previously at the soft cap of 810 points will likely remain at 810 points after the patch. However, the new cap is at 3,600 points and must be ground out first.
This is what the tree used to look like. You had 3 trees per color and could unlock all of the upper bonuses within them.
What do the developers say? While I was with the developers in the new dungeon, we also discussed the Champion Points system.
Rich Lambert emphasized that the revisions were deliberately made so that players can no longer have all bonuses, but must make a decision:
We are making Champion Points a bit more like our skill system. We are focusing on a kind of deck-building where you must choose your bonuses and powers yourself, and where you have to make hard decisions because you can no longer have them all.
It was also mentioned that the new system is intended to improve performance in the game because constant skill checks for passive effects and bonuses were performed with the old Champion Points.
Setting the stage for the 2021 story and many hard modes
What else did I test on the PTS? As already mentioned, I was traveling in the new dungeon “The Cauldron” with developers. This is a cursed mine located in the western hills of Deshaan.
The Cauldron represents the kickoff of the story of ESO for the year 2021. In it, you will fight against Daedric beasts and minions that belong to the villain Mehrunes Dagon.
In the dungeon, you will encounter the Watchers, who even have new abilities this time.
The dungeon is divided into 3 areas and 5 bosses, all of which feature interesting mechanics.
In addition to the largest Ogrim of all time, the first boss of the dungeon, you encounter an interesting mechanic in the fourth encounter:
You need to use an effect on the ground to create a path between a dome in the center and the generators at the edge.
Players can try to connect 1, 2, or even 3 domes at once.
For each destroyed dome, more enemies will appear, allowing players to create greater challenges for themselves.
This is what the mechanic looks like in the dungeon.
Challenge is also a theme in the new dungeons. The final boss has an activatable hard mode for players who want to make it even harder for themselves.
In the second dungeon of the DLC, the Black Dragon Villa, each of the three bosses even has such a hard mode. So if you want to experiment with higher difficulties, you will find what you’re looking for here.
The final battle: In the last room of The Cauldron, you will meet Baron Zaudrus, a warlord of the Daedra. In this battle, you must keep moving, as there are several firewalls that rotate either clockwise or counterclockwise.
In my opinion, this battle was one of the best that ESO has had so far. However, we only played in normal mode. I am already looking forward to the veteran fight.
Baron Zaudrus, the final boss of the dungeon.
How to prepare for the dungeon and the story: If you want to prepare for the release of the new DLC and also Blackwood, you should also take another look at the story of Imperial City.
There, the character Lyranth was one of the quest givers. She plays a role in the dungeon and also in the entire story of the year.
The Twitch streamer Aydan has already achieved a lot in Call Of Duty: Warzone. Now he has reached 90 kills in a trio. To do this, he had to use a clever trick.
Now he has managed to reach 90 kills with his team against trios. And that, even though it mathematically didn’t actually add up to 90 kills in the end. What happened there?
Streamer gives away money to get kills
Here’s how it went down: Towards the end of the match, Aydan was left alone on the map with his teammates and two other players. A few kills were still needed to reach 90.
Aydan quickly rushes towards the enemy team, takes one of them down, and throws his money at the other player. He speculates that this player will revive his teammate and that Aydan’s team can secure an extra kill.
You can watch the whole thing in a clip from the Twitch stream from March 2:
The plan worked out. The opposing player gratefully accepted the donation, revived his teammate, and was ultimately taken down by Aydan. Thus, he and his team Rated and SuperEvan reached 90 kills in a match:
Aydan scored 29 kills
Rated achieved 33 kills
SuperEvan recorded 28 kills
Although this is not another world record, it’s still an impressive achievement. To reach such high kill counts in Warzone, one must have a very well-organized team and the necessary skills.
The Trickster in Dead by Daylight became a fan favorite in no time. Many are already looking forward to being ‘really hung up’ by him.
The Dead by Daylight community is quite a mixed bunch. While two factions might tear each other apart over the new interface one day, the new killer “The Trickster” divides players into two new camps.
Some believe that the colorful K-Pop look doesn’t fit into a horror game. Others feel that the Trickster would be great at really butchering them, because he is just too hot.
What is the Trickster? The Trickster is the latest killer in Dead by Daylight and so far only playable on the PTR. Unlike many other horror figures in the game, he still has a completely human, nearly flawless body, which he also enjoys showing off. He wears a bright yellow jacket, but the good man doesn’t need a top.
The Trickster – too hot for Dead by Daylight?
The Trickster is a K-Pop artist with a rather dark backstory. He murdered some of his fans, recorded their screams, and incorporated them into his music. We have explained more about his story here.
Trickster became a sex symbol: Within hours, forums, Twitter, and the “Dead by Daylight” subreddit were flooded with memes and fanart. After the first concerned reactions like “Oh no, he’s hot,” the first images and memes surfaced. Some of them you can see here on the page.
This is also encouraged by the depiction of the Trickster in the game. During the “waiting animation” in the lobby, all killers make various gestures and expressions. Usually, weapons are checked or they look around searchingly. The Trickster also looks around, but consciously focuses on the player. He turns towards the camera and gives the player a smirking wink – as if he knows exactly that he is the worshipped star of the show.
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DbD players are peculiar: Anyone who finds it totally strange to stylize a crazy killer into a sex symbol should also know that this has a tradition in the Dead by Daylight community.
What started as a little joke years ago has now become widespread in the community and is mostly seen with a wink. There have been fans’ wishes for years to finally have a “shirtless Myers” as a skin for Michael Myers.
Now that finally a killer comes into the game without a proper top, it creates positive and amused vibes among these fans.
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Finally, it should be said that the memes and images shown here are still relatively tame. If you take a quick look into the “DbDGoneWild” subreddit, you might be surprised at how much explicit fan art can be created in just one day. But visiting the site is at your own personal risk…
What do you think of the new killer “The Trickster”? Is this a cool and interesting addition to the killers in Dead by Daylight? Or does the style not fit into the horror game at all?
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2021 is only 2 months old and yet the streaming platform Twitch has already temporarily or permanently banned 270 partners. One Ukrainian streamer has been hit particularly hard.
Here’s what it’s about: The eSports bookmaker Unikrn has looked into the bans of the first months on Twitch. They found that at least 270 partners have been banned on Twitch. In total, 321 bans are reported, meaning that several streamers have received more than one ban within 2 months.
We will show you more numbers and explain the background of Twitch’s controversial banning policy.
6 bans within 2 months for Dota 2 caster
This streamer is particularly in trouble: The streamer with the most bans in 2021 is Vladislav “KVYZEE” Kovalchuk, a Ukrainian caster for Dota 2. He received 6 bans within 2 months.
Most of his bans only lasted a few hours or days. There was even one ban that was lifted after 5 hours. Currently, KVYZEE has been banned since February 15th – that is, for over 2 weeks.
According to his own statement, the streamer was banned for toxic statements. On Twitter, he apologized and wants to ensure that his temperament does not harm the community in the future.
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What other bans were there in 2021? There was a lot of excitement over the ban of Fortnite pro player Clix. He was permanently banned from Twitch – presumably due to a sexually explicit image he showed on stream. However, the permanent ban was lifted by Twitch in less than 2 days.
In early February, there was controversy over a ban of AirsoftPhatty. He was allegedly banned for not properly moderating his livestream chat, which displayed hateful content.
This was one of the most exciting bans on Twitch: In the summer of 2020, one of the biggest streamers, DrDisrespect, was permanently banned from Twitch. After that, there were a lot of speculations and discussions surrounding the case.
To this day, it is still not clear why DrDisrespect had to leave the platform permanently. The streamer himself hinted that it was probably about his exclusive contract. Twitch apparently didn’t want to pay the streamer’s salary and preferred to finance 3 other content creators instead.
Numerous critics of Twitch’s banning policy
Here’s how the banning policy looks: Bans on Twitch rarely happen without major discussions. Twitch is not really transparent when it comes to bans and often remains silent about imposed bans.
There is also the opposing side. Twitch is accused of not banning some streamers even though they actually deserve it. A well-known case was the ban of Swedish streamer Forsen. He was permanently banned for a mistakenly shown image.
There were many discussions about it, so Twitch reversed the permanent ban after a few weeks. In return, the community demanded that Forsen, for example, should ban Pokimane. She allegedly showed pornographic content accidentally and only received a warning.
In general, many Twitch users often get the impression that Twitch gives in to a lot of unrest, reinstating permanent bans or subsequently banning streamers who had not been banned yet.
If you believe the reviews, the Free2Play MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic was long the “best MMORPG” on Steam, but in March 2021 it was overtaken by “Old School Runescape.” The strange thing: Both are old games. The “new, current MMORPGs” cannot compete with the reviews. Because Old School Runescape is for its fans like the ex-girlfriend or like heroin in video game form.
By what criteria is it the “best MMORPG?” Players on the PC platform Steam can write reviews about games, and there are only two ratings:
A “negative” rating – thumbs down
A “positive” rating – thumbs up
Depending on how many positive reviews a game receives compared to the total reviews, a game on Steam then receives a percentage rating:
Now “Old School Runescape” has taken this place with 94% from 4,362 user reviews
Large current mainstream MMORPGs, which we at MeinMMO like to call “the big 5,” cannot keep up: Final Fantasy XIV (87%), ESO (82%) or Black Desert Online (75%) are far behind. Neither Guild Wars 2 nor WoW are available on Steam.
Held the top ratings on Steam for a long time: Star Wars The Old Republic.
Two oldies compete for “Top MMORPG” on Steam
What’s strange about the result: Both are old games: SWTOR came out in 2011, Old Runescape in 2013. While Old Runescape is actually even older, as it is the MMORPG Runescape, as it was in 2007.
Why do these two MMORPGs receive such great reviews? Both are “Free2Play” games that arrived on Steam very late in their lifecycle: SWTOR in the summer of 2020, Oldschool Runescape just in recent weeks.
The expectations for a Free2Play MMORPG are lower than for one that costs 60 euros
Both games are already “mature” – hardly anyone will complain about lack of content or that during launch they were stuck in a queue for 2 hours
Both games are likely played mainly by veterans who have a reason to play such a game for years
Nostalgia plays a big role in the reviews: One writes, “It’s 2017. You are 13 years old. You are sitting at home in front of your computer, playing Runescape, chatting with your friends on MSN. ‘Paralyzer’ by Finger Eleven is blaring on the radio while your parents are arguing in the background. You think about switching to another game, but you can’t decide between Battlefield 2 or Far Cry 1 when you suddenly realize: Tomorrow is pizza day at school. […] You are happy.”
One calls Old Runescape “heroin in video game form.”
A third says: “Old Runescape is like an ex-girlfriend. You miss her after a while when she’s gone. You like to come back for a short time. Then you remember again why you left her. A cycle that repeats itself endlessly. I’ve been in the loop since 2002.”
For those looking for a new game in March 2021, we recommend checking out our article on MeinMMO about the best MMOs and MMORPGs:
