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.”
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An 18-year-old Irishman has been permanently banned from all games by Electronics Arts, including FIFA 21. The player was so upset in May 2020 about a loss in FIFA 20 that he racially abused the real player Ian Wright, whose character he had played with, on Instagram. The court showed leniency, EA did not.
When he lost the game, he went on Instagram and racially insulted the real player Ian Wright in direct messages.
57-year-old football legend Wright posted the insults he received on Twitter on May 11, 2020: The teenager had written to him “He is a f***ing monkey,” followed by racist slurs. There were a total of 20 messages.
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On Instagram, the boy sent harsh insults to Ian Wright
The worst message was probably: “You are like a 65-year-old. If I get the coronavirus, I will cough in your face and give you the death penalty. When I see you, I will bring you to your deathbed.”
The player was subsequently sued – Now the verdict is known.
In FIFA, you can play online with characters modeled after real footballers. Most are current players; however, the “icons” are the great footballers of the past, in their former form. Thus, even in 2021, you can score a goal with a player who is already 57 years old in real life, like Ian Wright.
Young, immature, naive – Court shows leniency
This is the court’s ruling: The court did not acquit the teenager but ruled leniently: There was no criminal conviction.
The defendant showed credible remorse and also donated 500 euros to an anti-racism network. An important role in the mild ruling also played the fact that Ian Wright had already forgiven the player, ruled the court. The teenager had sent Wright a handwritten apology, which he accepted.
The teenager’s defense attorney stated: The actions of his client occurred “only in the heat of the moment”.
The court agreed and stated: The defendant is a young, immature, and somewhat naive person.
The icon Ian Wright.
EA bans 18-year-old from everything for life
This is EA’s punishment: However, EA is not so merciful. They have permanently banned the teenager from all games, not just the FIFA games, but from all games operated by EA.
It is said by EA: Ian Wright is part of the EA Sports family. He has been the victim of a terrible racial attack. This behavior is unacceptable at any level.
This is what Ian Wright says: He was initially disappointed by the court’s ruling. He said: “A person wishes me dead because of my skin color. No statement from a judge about “naivety” or “immaturity” will ever allow me to accept that. So: Yes, I am disappointed. I am tired. We are all tired.”
Wright was then pleased with EA’s ban in his podcast: “He cannot log in himself anymore. He might go out and play with his friends, but he is permanently banned. And you know what? Even if that is just something small, it is a tiny piece being chipped away from the mountain of racism. It shows that there are consequences.”
Wright praises EA: They have behaved wonderfully and changed their entire policy. They even apologized to him, Wright says, which he finds strange. But EA insisted on apologizing: Because it was their platform and they are responsible for it. Everyone should feel safe there.
Why is the boy’s behavior so stupid? The judge calls the behavior “immature and naive”: But insulting a real person because one is unable to score a goal with their character in FIFA 20 could simply be called stupid.
But going on Instagram and racially attacking someone for one’s own inability filled with hatred, even wishing them death through Covid, is a disgrace to any gamer.
When talking about “stupid actions of teenagers in FIFA,” it usually concerns microtransactions. Because having icons like Ian Wright on your team can get quite expensive:
After two strong months, the player numbers of World of Warcraft are declining again. At least that’s what the analyses from SuperData say.
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands was well received by most players. The expansion had a lot to offer at launch, impressing with numerous systems and a wealth of story content. However, the hype phase has subsided, and player numbers have significantly dropped again. At least that’s what the analysts from SuperData, who evaluated numerous data, say.
Where do the data come from? The information comes from “SuperData Research”. They publish comprehensive information about different games, their player counts over time, and revenues compared to other titles or over the months every few months. The entire report usually costs a lot of money, but parts of it are publicly accessible, and many insights can be gleaned from that alone.
What do the data say? SuperData primarily compares the months of November, December, and January.
After a fantastic start, Shadowlands was the game with the highest revenues on PC in November – even surpassing League of Legends.
In December, that dropped, and WoW fell behind Cyberpunk 2077 and League of Legends.
In January, WoW dropped even further to 5th place, behind games like Crossfire, Dungeon Fighter Online, and Fantasy Westward Journey Online.
November 2020 and January 2021 comparison – WoW dropped by 4 places. Image source: superdataresearch.com
Overall, between November and January, WoW’s revenues decreased by 61% and player numbers by 41%. However, the Chinese market is not included in this data.
The decline in revenue was mainly due to the expansion aging, and the majority of revenue came from the sale of the addon itself.
The first months went really well for WoW: Shadowlands.
Is that bad for WoW? Not necessarily. For World of Warcraft – and actually all major MMORPGs – it is completely normal for player numbers to drastically increase at the launch of an expansion. After the first month, the numbers usually decline again. Many players pay for just one month, check everything out, and then disappear again until the next major content update. Some only return with the next expansion.
Finally, it should be noted that the “hype” wave surrounding WoW: Shadowlands lasted longer than with previous expansions. Blizzard confirmed this only a few weeks ago in an earnings call. According to them, WoW: Shadowlands was also performing better weeks after launch than at a similar point in previous expansions (like “Battle for Azeroth”).
Content drought could become a problem: Despite a relatively good start, WoW needs to step up soon, and it looks grim here. Because even if the next big patch 9.1 Chains of Domination sounds promising and looks really good on paper, there is a problem. The update is likely still months away.
This could be the longest gap between the release of an expansion and the deployment of a proper content patch that WoW has experienced in the last 10 years. This will put even the biggest fans to a tough test, as content is slowly but surely being cleared. Only those who enjoy collecting may still be occupied thanks to the Anima system for several more months.
Did you expect this development? Do you think Shadowlands is doing better than other WoW expansions? Or is the upcoming content drought now too big a problem?
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The background was that the developers nerfed some attachments. The affected ones were 3 silencers that were considered the “Cold War” substitutes for the powerful Monolithic Silencer from Modern Warfare:
Update on 03.03. saves the strong “Cold War” weapons
What’s in the update: The update is quite small, but fans of the affected weapons can finally breathe a sigh of relief. In total, there were 3 items in the update from March 3:
Agency/GRU/Wrapped Silencer has been reverted to its previous state
The fourth Operator mission for Baker with the goal of eliminating 15 enemies with a weapon equipped with a scope of 2x magnification or higher now counts correctly
Small updates to various UI elements such as icons, store bundles, player level up, and more
What was the problem with the nerf? The 3 affected silencers increased bullet speed and range. However, after the nerf, the bullet speed with these attachments was reduced by about 45%. As a result, the strong weapons from Cold War could no longer keep up with their competitors from CoD MW.
Affected were among others the assault rifles Groza and FFAR 1. But also other weapons, such as the DMR 14, M16, or Stoner 63 suffered from the nerf.
Additionally, new weapons that you can use have been added, and a new Battle Pass gives you numerous rewards that you can collect.
Is everything back to normal? According to some players, all nerfs have indeed disappeared. You can therefore use the affected weapons normally again without worry.
The silencers are again increasing the bullet speed and range, so you are fully competitive with your weapons again.
Otherwise, the last days were indeed focused on the nerf of the silencers, but also on the general state of CoD Warzone. Even big streamers of Call of Duty were not pleased and said that they found the patch terrible:
In Pokémon GO today, on March 4th, a bonus hour focusing on Team Rocket starts. We will show you what happens and how you can take advantage of the event.
What is a bonus hour? This event is happening for the first time in Pokémon GO. A special feature will be highlighted for one hour and will receive a special bonus.
In the first week, it revolves around Team Rocket. More Rocket balloons are expected to appear, which you can then defeat.
All info about the bonus hour with Team Rocket
When does the bonus hour start? It kicks off at 6:00 PM local time. The hour is thus comparable to raid and spotlight hours.
What exactly happens during the bonus hour? Rocket balloons appear more frequently. According to initial reports, the balloons are expected to appear every 12 minutes.
So you can encounter and challenge a maximum of 5 Rocket balloons in an hour. However, there are also reports from players who found fewer balloons in their hour.
These Rocket balloons appear more frequently during the hour.
What are Rocket balloons anyway? The hot air balloons of Team Rocket regularly fly over the map of Pokémon GO. If you click on the balloon, you challenge a Rocket Grunt who is usually sitting at PokéStops.
If you have a complete Rocket Radar, one of the Team Rocket bosses is even waiting for you in the balloon. If a Meowth balloon appears, Jessie and James will challenge you, and you must defeat both of them.
Team Rocket in Pokémon GO: The villains of the Pokémon world actually play a role in almost every Pokémon title. This is also the case in Pokémon GO. Grunts appear at PokéStops, and if you want to spin these stops, you will be challenged to a battle.
Grunts fight with Shadow Pokémon. These are altered monsters that are slightly stronger in battle. After you defeat the 3 Pokémon from the villain, you can catch one of the Shadow Pokémon as a reward and use it in battle.
Is the hour worth it? The big advantage of the event is that the balloons come to you, and you don’t have to walk to them. So you can relax and play from the couch and defeat the villains there.
Currently, there is a new special research regarding Giovanni, where you need to defeat Grunts and bosses from Team Rocket. You can make good use of the bonus hour to work on your special research.
Otherwise, this is also an event that you don’t necessarily have to take advantage of. In the end, you can challenge 5 Rocket Grunts or bosses. While that’s nice, it’s also something you can accomplish just as quickly with a round through your city.
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What’s next? In March, several events are still waiting for you. There are still 2 more bonus hours, but also raid and spotlight hours every week.
The first event with a new shiny for the month of March has also been announced. There will also be a community day this weekend. An overview of all the upcoming events can be found in this article:
We are still in the middle of Season 5 of Fortnite: Battle Royale, but what do we know about the end of this season and the start of Season 6? We will show you what we know so far and what theories exist.
Update March 13, 2021: We have updated the article with the official start date of Season 6.
What’s happening in Fortnite right now? In Season 5 – Chapter 2, the Zero Point reappeared on the map from Chapter 1. Agent Jonesy is using this to bring bounty hunters from other universes.
With these hunters and the Battle Pass skins from Season 5, he creates a team to guard the Zero Point. Because even evil characters like the Predator seem to be coming to the island through the portal.
Now the question arises about the end of Season 5 and the next theme of Season 6 Chapter 2. In this article, we will show you what we know so far.
We will update the article for you as soon as there is new information about the end of Season 5 or the start of Season 6.
When does Season 5 Chapter 2 in Fortnite end?
When does Season 15 end? According to the Battle Pass, Season 5 – Chapter 2 should end on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The previous season also ended on a Tuesday.
Theories about the end of Season 5 – Will there be a live event?
What theories are there about the end of Season 15? So far, there are not many hints about whether we will have a live event at the end of Season 5. We have only known that various portals with the Zero Point will open and different hunters will come to the island.
After Update 15.50 was deployed, the Zero Point changed. It seems as if it is now absorbing the aura around it. Data miners were able to find a few leaks regarding the Zero Point.
It is rumored that there could be a few mini-events where the Zero Point continues to change. Whether there will be a big live event at the end is still unknown.
When does Season 6 Chapter 2 come out? The official start date for Season 6 in Chapter 2 for Fortnite is March 16.
The Battle Pass of Season 6
What will the next Battle Pass likely cost? So far, the Battle Passes have always cost 950 V-Bucks, with the version that has 25 tiers ahead costing 2,800 V-Bucks. It is unlikely that these prices will change. But you also have the option since Season 5 to purchase the Battle Pass together with the Crew subscription.
We will probably only find out what the theme of the Battle Pass will be once the first teasers for Season 6 are released.
Will there be changes to the map in Season 6?
Could the map change again? At the start of Season 5, we got 4 new locations and even parts from the well-known Tilted Towers are back. So it is quite possible that we will see some map changes again at the start of Season 6.
The cube from Chapter 1 was dubbed “Kevin” by the players after it put on a show for weeks.
So far, there is not much information about the end of Season 5 and the start of Season 6, but there are already a few theories. In a few weeks, we will probably see what is to come. Until then, you can still unlock the secret skin of Season 5 before it’s too late.
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With the RTX 3060, Nvidia’s smallest RTX 3000 graphics card has been launched. However, it is either hardly available or only at inflated prices. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann explains why he would not buy the RTX 3060 at such prices.
Here’s the deal: On February 25, 2021, Nvidia’s latest graphics card was released. And the reviews for the RTX 3060 attest to its very good full HD performance. With some compromises, even WQHD resolutions (1440p) are possible. Nvidia’s recommended price is 329 euros / US dollars.
This is the current situation: Our colleagues from GameStar looked into the availability of the RTX 3060 and the results are sobering. The card is either unavailable or available at high prices. Prices start here from 500 euros and go up to around 700 euros.
Basically, the selling prices are above the launch prices of the RTX 3070 (500 euros) and in some cases even above the MSRP prices of the RTX 3080 (699 – 729 euros). However, the comparison is not entirely fair, as the faster graphics cards are currently also not available at MSRP and also cost several hundred euros more. Currently, no graphics card is available at the recommended price and that is unlikely to change anytime soon.
With the current prices, one should simply ask oneself whether one really wants to pay the high prices that retailers and scalpers currently demand from buyers.
Here’s why I would never pay 700 euros for an RTX 3060
Who is this card for? Essentially, one should realize what one should get for 329 euros / US dollars. With the MSRP of 329 euros, Nvidia actually wants to mainly convince owners of a GTX 1060 to upgrade. The graphics card is from 2016/2017 and the leap in performance is significant.
And for the price of 329 euros, you also get a really good graphics card with the RTX 3060. However, neither retailers nor scalpers give us a chance to buy the graphics card at a reasonably fair price.
GeForce RTX 3060
Interface
PCIe 4.0
Base Clock
1320 MHz
Boost Clock
1670 MHz
Memory Size
12 GB GDDR6
Memory Interface Width
192-bit
TDP (Power Consumption)
170 Watts
Why 700 euros is too much: For graphics cards with comparable performance, you paid around 300 to 400 euros last summer. The RTX 3060 offers a bit more, but the price seems inappropriate.
Especially, you should note that this is actually a full HD card with WQHD reserves. Asking more than 500 euros seems strange. Because gamers who play in full HD are hardly willing to pay more than 300 euros for a graphics card. For me, that is definitely too much money.
Benchmarks from various independent tests also show that the GeForce RTX 3060 delivers the smallest performance leap among the new graphics cards in the RTX 3000 series.
In full HD, the RTX 3060 offers about 8 more frames than the RTX 2060 Super. Source: GameStar.de
If you look at the benchmark from GameStar, the RTX 3060 is only a few FPS ahead of the RTX 2060 Super. The difference between RTX 3070 and RTX 2070 Super is significantly larger (158.8 vs. 128.8 FPS).
According to PC-Welt, the street price for the graphics card is also far too high, considering the performance, as the name RTX 3060 suggests that you get a stripped-down RTX 3060 Ti. However, the benchmark shows that the performance of the RTX 3060 ranks 20 to 30% below that of the Ti version.
Benchmarks of the RTX 3060 in comparison. Source: PCWelt.de
Compared to older Nvidia graphics cards, this price madness becomes even more apparent:
The GeForce RTX 2070 cost around 365 euros in summer 2020 and offers comparable performance to the RTX 3060 and also has the same ray tracing features.
The RTX 2070 Super delivers slightly more performance and cost around 420 euros in summer 2020.
Also in comparison to AMD, the current price does not get better. The RX 5700 (XT) from AMD is generally faster than the RTX 3060. The RTX 3060 has more and newer features, especially ray tracing and DLSS. You won’t get these features with the RX 5700 (XT).
Where do the high prices come from? Due to the Corona epidemic, there is currently a shortage of semiconductors in the industry. This means that manufacturers can produce fewer graphics cards and consoles.
The few available devices are often purchased by scalpers, who then resell them for double the price. Retailers are now also following suit with the prices. Additionally, miners are interested in the GPUs, even though the RTX 3060 is said to be unsuitable for miners.
YouTuber: RTX 3060 is a really great card, but way too expensive
How serious the price problem is, is also explained by the YouTuber JayzTwoCents in his YouTube video. He is a YouTuber with currently 3.24 million subscribers who looks at and tests hardware and accessories. JayzTwoCents has also been able to test the RTX 3060. We have embedded his video for you here:
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This is what the YouTuber says: He explains in his video that for 329 US dollars, the RTX 3060 would actually be a really great card, especially when compared to the RTX 2060.
But with the current situation, he is far from satisfied, as the prices for the graphics card are currently far above the MSRP. And for the performance of this GPU, that is simply far too high.
Moreover, the 12 GB video memory of the graphics card is just a marketing gimmick, which the graphics card doesn’t need at all. Buyers are to at least believe that they are getting something for their 500 euros. In the video, you can find his opinion from minute 10:30.
You should not buy an RTX 3060 for 700 euros
As long as prices are beyond the 400 euro mark, the RTX 3060 is therefore not recommended for its performance. Because with the high prices, you are only supporting scalpers and retailers who profit from the low availability.
If I had to decide today between buying an RTX 3060 for 600 euros or a RTX 3070 for 550 euros in two years, or even a RTX 4000 graphics card (if it is available in 2022), then I wouldn’t have to think long, because the RTX 3070 is a really good graphics card:
However, you currently have to expect to pay hefty premiums for all reasonably new or recently released graphics cards. Both retailers and scalpers are currently profiting from the scarcity.
If you are not willing to pay that, then you will have to wait, as rising prices are also not sparing older graphics card series. Even Nvidia’s announced mining graphics cards will not let the price of gaming graphics cards drop.
Alternatively, you will have to look in the used market. Here you may be lucky and find a good graphics card for reasonably fair prices. However, you must be willing to forgo original packaging, accessories, and manufacturer warranty. Not everyone is willing to do that:
What alternatives are there to the high prices of the RTX 3060?
If you want a new graphics card and can’t wait, then you can look at current pre-built PCs.
Here’s the advantage: The advantage is that computer manufacturers are significantly better supplied and are prioritized higher than individuals looking for just a graphics card. Here, availability and prices are generally significantly better.
Hardware manufacturers often first install graphics cards and other modules in their own complete PCs before additional components are released to the open market. Because the margins for complete PCs are usually better for manufacturers.
When is the purchase not worthwhile? The purchase of a pre-built PC can be worthwhile especially if you are considering upgrading your PC significantly. However, if you already have a modern system and only want to upgrade the graphics card, the purchase is hardly worthwhile.
At least the competitor AMD has now presented its latest graphics card with the RX 6700 XT. But this one is not aimed at the RTX 3060, but at the RTX 3070. How the card performs in the first benchmarks will be covered in the follow-up article.
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With the next patch, you can earn more Anima in WoW. A hefty 500 Anima is available per week more – at least if you’ve been diligent.
Anima is an ever-present topic in World of Warcraft. Many players find collecting it not fast enough, and some are frustrated with the small amounts. This is somewhat understandable, as all rewards cost over 200,000 Anima in total – a massive effort. However, the Anima system is supposed to offer incentives and rewards throughout the entire duration of Shadowlands.
With Patch 9.0.5, there is a relief. Those who have played diligently will then receive an additional 500 Anima per week.
What will change? If you reach the limit for souls in your covenant in Patch 9.0.5 (currently 100), the weekly quests where you have to save souls will grant Anima as compensation. You will no longer waste souls but receive 500 Anima credited every time. For a maximum effort of 15 to 20 minutes, that’s a pretty good value, even if it’s only once a week.
You need Anima for many upgrades – soon there will be more of it.
What does that mean? In plain language, it means that most veterans who have fully upgraded their covenant sanctum can grab an additional 500 Anima each week with just one quest. This is particularly helpful for completing the “Collect 1,000 Anima” mission, which grants a new glory level along with collecting souls. Thus, both missions complement each other and ensure that this mandatory part can be completed quickly.
At first glance, 500 Anima per week doesn’t seem like much, but it can pay off in the long run. Because with Anima, small things still add up.
Players want more Anima: Although some players are glad about the new Anima source, many feel that it is too little. Some have long lost interest in farming and are waiting for Blizzard to significantly increase the amount of Anima in a later patch. At least that is the hope of these players, as Blizzard has not announced anything of the sort yet. The alteration of the soul quest is, however, a first, small indicator that more ways to make Anima accessible to players are being considered.
What do you think of the change? A good and sensible adjustment? Or is it just not enough to complete the quest?
In South Korea, the protest against the MMORPG MapleStory has become so massive that it made the headlines on the country’s largest TV news broadcast. After 18 years, the cute Maple Story is in serious crisis: Players are boycotting the game and the CEO is publicly apologizing.
This is the game: MapleStory plays a minor role here in the West. However, in South Korea, this MMORPG is huge. Launched in 2003, it appears to be a cute little game but is a deep MMORPG. The game is particularly known for allowing characters to advance to “higher classes”.
A hero starts as an “Adventurer” and can then become a “Bowman”, a “Hunter”, a “Ranger”, a “Bowmaster”, or choose one of the many other professions.
Like many free-to-play MMORPGs, it relies on a complex character development system. Over the more than 18 years, Maple Story has developed an extensive system of items and probabilities: It’s all about which item adds which stats to a piece of equipment, at what quality, and with what probability.
As it turns out, the system was so complex that the developers at Nexon could no longer keep track of it.
In Europe, MapleStory 2 was released on Steam in 2018 but was quickly removed.
Players are flocking to MMORPG Lost Ark
How loud is the protest? The MMORPG Maple Story and the developer Nexon are currently facing serious troubles in South Korea:
Players are protesting against the MMORPG and calling for a boycott. Already 20-30% of active players have left the Korean Maple Story, as reported by mmorpg.org.pl
What are players upset about? There are the usual complaints: not enough content, too much stuff in the cash shop.
However, the real scandal is that the developers have lied to players about some probabilities for years.
Specifically, it’s about the items “Powerful Rebirth Flames” and “Eternal Rebirth Flames”, which Nexon introduced in 2013: These items can give specific bonus stats to items. Therefore, they are important for character progression in the game. These flames have always been the most challenging way to upgrade equipment and have been too rare and in high demand for years.
It was supposed to be totally random which stats actually get applied to the items. This is a typical “free-to-play” mechanic: As a player, you wish for certain stats that fit your character. You are happy when you get them but frustrated when you don’t.
On February 18, it became clear in the patch notes for a new update on the test server that there had been issues with how the system worked over the years.
Because the distribution of stats was not as random as it was announced. Players found out that the outcomes were not really random, but determined by an algorithm.
Due to a flaw in the random process, it turned out that the item had a high probability of getting the stat “All Stats%” if the value “Jump” was received as the first on a piece of armor.
Similar problems occurred with the “Inner Abilities” as with the flames.
On the English MapleStory site, the problem has been thoroughly explained (via maplestory.nexon.net).
Game Director apologizes for ‘Embarrassing Mistakes’
This was the response from the MMORPG: Initially, the director of the game briefly apologized to the fans. However, the protests escalated afterward.
A few days ago, the game’s CEO then spoke again and explained in a lengthy and personal apology how this scandal came about. He repeatedly referred to “embarrassing mistakes” that were made. They should have adjusted to the general sentiment and been more transparent years ago.
The core problem is that for 18 years, they were never truly transparent with players, never disclosed clear probability numbers in percentage, but only spoke of “chance”.
Apparently, they did not even understand their own mechanics anymore and could not trace certain errors: Customers had complained as early as July 2019 that “All Stats %” and “Jump” were oddly connected – but the error could not be traced in MapleStory
Additionally, they can no longer compensate players because they only have records of the last two years regarding which items were purchased, and not longer.
The director states: They became frightened when they realized the extent of the problem and continued to make poor decisions:
They fixed the error instead of apologizing for it
They announced a compensation without informing players in detail why the compensation was even given
The director of Maple Story says: He knows that trust has been lost, which is hard to regain.
This is the mood: The apology letter from the game director is seen critically. He seems to take all the blame upon himself. Players fear that the director may serve as a scapegoat and everyone else feels innocent.
Apparently, there is a desire for deep changes at Nexon and in the game.
In such random probabilities, MMORPG players always believe that there is some pattern that can be deciphered. Here, MMORPG players were indeed correct.
We have reported on MeinMMO about the brief hype of MapleStory 2 in recent years, the game was released here in Europe on Steam:
Andy “Reginald” Dinh is a former pro and co-owner of the League of Legends team TSM. On Twitter, he commented on a debate regarding the import of players from other regions to America. He became offensive and received a fine from Riot Games.
What exactly happened? The player Vulcan is the current support for Cloud9, a pro team. He commented on Twitter regarding an import debate currently taking place in American LoL.
He ironically tweeted: “If you want a completely imported team, why not just buy a team in the region?”
Reginald, the head of TSM, replied with the following statement: “Ignorant tweet. If every LCS team left LCS – you would be unemployed, buddy, and probably only getting minimum wage.”
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How did Riot respond? The game’s developers imposed a fine of $5,000 on Reginald – officially for “inappropriate behavior,” as reported by the website DotEsports.
According to this, Reginald has since apologized to Vulcan for his words and explained that sometimes his emotions got the better of him. Vulcan, in turn, accepted the apology.
In an interview with Travis Gafford, a content creator focused on LoL and esports, the player said:
I didn’t take it personally […]. In my opinion, there isn’t much to apologize for. I think, as a team owner, he should show more composure and not attack me the way he did, but it’s okay.
However, behind the attack lies an interesting debate currently being held in America. According to the import rule, only 2 players from abroad may be recruited to a team. However, many team leaders have spoken out against just that.
The last notable success of an American team was achieved by Team Liquid at the Mid-Season Invitational 2019. They unexpectedly made it to the finals, but lost 0-3 to G2 Esports.
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The problems surrounding the American LCS’s young talent are known worldwide. The Korean midlaner and world champion DoinB stated that in the USA, mainly older veterans and foreign players dominate.
What is the debate now? According to DotEsports, the management of the LCS teams has advocated for the abolition of the import rule during an annual meeting of the league.
They want to be able to recruit more than 2 players from other regions for their teams in the future.
Of course, players like Vulcan, who come from America and want to continue playing professionally in LoL, view this critically. This very discussion led to the Twitter conversation that ultimately resulted in the fine for Reginald.
PS Plus users receive monthly cash gifts in GTA Online. So far, players received the free cash as soon as they logged into the game. This will change starting in April.
What are these cash gifts? The promotion was announced at the end of 2020 to announce the standalone version of GTA Online for the Playstation 5. Until this release in the second half of 2021, there will be a monthly cash gift of 1 million GTA Dollars for each PS Plus subscriber.
This will continue, but Rockstar Games has announced a change in the distribution of the cash on their official blog. You will now need to pick it up yourself, which can also have its advantages.
You will get your free dollars faster from April
This is changing: With the change, players will have to pick up their cash gifts themselves in the Playstation Store. Instead of waiting several days as before, you can simply collect the cash directly.
How was it before? In recent months, players received the cash gifts upon logging into the game. Some had to wait several days until the money was available in their in-game account at Maze Bank.
When will the change take effect? This will apply starting April 1, 2021. From the next month onward, you will need to check the Playstation Store to pick up your cash.
For March, the login still applies as normal, but you will have to wait until the money is available.
What do you think of this change? Did the waiting time bother you before? Or do you find it more annoying to have to pick up the money in the Playstation Store yourself?
How does the RX 6700 XT perform in benchmarks? AMD pits its new mid-range graphics card against the RTX 3060 Ti and the RTX 3070 in 8 top titles.
The official benchmarks for the RX 6700 XT from AMD.
In the benchmarks presented, the RX 6700 XT is slightly or significantly ahead of Nvidia’s competition in 5 out of 8 titles:
The benchmarks in detail:
In all presented titles, the RX 6700 XT achieves more than 60 FPS at maximum details in WQHD resolution
In 5 out of 8 titles, the RX 6700 XT is slightly or significantly ahead.
In Cyberpunk 2077, the RTX 3070 is slightly ahead of the RX 6700 XT and still ahead of the RTX 3060 Ti
In Gears 5, the RX 6700 XT is ahead of the RTX 3060 Ti, but the RTX 3070 is still slightly faster.
In the Ubisoft title Watch Dogs Legion, the RX 6700 XT falls furthest behind the Nvidia graphics cards. AMD does not specify reasons for this.
How does it compare against older graphics cards? In additional benchmarks, AMD shows its new GPU compared to the GTX 1070 Ti and the RTX 2080 Super.
The competition is clearly left behind here, especially the GTX 1070 Ti, which was released in October 2017. In Cyberpunk 2077, the gap between the RTX 2080 Super and the RX 6700 XT is the smallest.
Is the RX 6700 XT competition for the RTX 3070?
How does the direct comparison of the cards look? As some have already suspected, AMD’s new graphics card aims to compete with the RTX 3070. This is shown by both the presented benchmarks and the price recommendations.
Both in price and performance, AMD is orienting itself closely to the competition. AMD is asking for $479 from March 18, 2021, for its new graphics card. Nvidia set the launch price of the RTX 3070 at $499.
The RX 6700 XT offers 12 GB of video memory, which is generally more than the 8 GB VRAM of the RTX 3070. However, the RTX 3070 has the larger and faster memory interface. The RX 6700 XT tries to compensate for this disadvantage with higher base and boost clock speeds.
Raytracing topic: Should Raytracing support for AMD cards improve further, the larger video memory of the RX 6700 XT could play an important role.
Currently, Nvidia still leads with the RTX 3000 cards in Raytracing and DLSS; however, with proper support and a strong alternative from AMD, this could change.
GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Interface
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Base clock
1500 MHz
2321 MHz
Boost clock
1730 MHz
2581 MHz
Memory size
8 GB GDDR6
12 GB GDDR6
Memory interface width
256-bit
192-bit
TDP (power consumption)
220 Watt
230 Watt
Radeon RX 6700 XT could also be dangerous for RX 6800
Performance-wise, the Radeon RX 6700 XT is also very close to the RX 6800. Although the RX 6700 XT offers less memory (12 GB vs 16 GB) and fewer shader units, the game clock of the Radeon RX 6700 XT at 2.424 MHz is a whopping 34 percent higher than that of the Radeon RX 6800 and 20 percent higher than that of the Radeon RX 6800.
With a TDP of 230 watts, the power consumption of the RX 6700 XT is only slightly lower than the RX 6800, which requires 250 watts.
In the long run, AMD’s RX 6800 could be in trouble due to its own competition as well, since the price is around $100 lower ($479 vs $579).
AMD had promised that the availability of the RX 6700 XT would be significantly better and emphasized this again during the press conference.
However, it is unlikely that availability will be sufficient to satisfy all interested buyers. We will have to be patient and hope that prices stabilize soon.
AMD has announced its latest graphics card. It is a WQHD graphics card that aims to compete with the RTX 3070. During the presentation, AMD also showed initial benchmarks of the graphics card.
The main points at a glance:
AMD has introduced its RX 6700 XT and expanded support for Smart Memory Access for Ryzen processors.
AMD’s DLSS competitor FidelityFX Super Resolution is expected to support more than 40 games soon.
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is a WQHD graphics card that competes with the RTX 3070 in benchmarks.
The new graphics card will be available from March 18, 2021, for $479 directly from AMD and from other retailers.
Overview: AMD introduced its latest graphics card, the Radeon RX 6700 XT, at its press conference on March 3. This GPU is aimed at gamers who want to play in WQHD.
In addition to the graphics card, the developers have also presented a wealth of new information on performance improvements. This will also benefit owners of older Ryzen processors soon.
Smart Memory Access soon for older Ryzen processors
At the beginning, the three main performance improvements for AMD graphics cards were presented in detail again. AMD Radeon Anti-Lag, AMD Radeon Boost, and AMD Smart Access Memory. These are already usable through the Radeon software.
While Anti-Lag aims to reduce latency while gaming, Radeon Boost aims to significantly improve the framerate in fast games. With AMD Smart Access, AMD introduced a new technology at the end of 2020 that primarily benefits owners of Ryzen 5000 and Radeon RX 600.
More processors benefit from SAM: The most exciting news for gamers is certainly the expansion of “Smart Memory Access” support (SAM). Owners of an RX 6000 graphics card with a Ryzen 3000 processor will also benefit from the improved performance. AMD speaks here of up to 12% more performance.
The Ryzen APUs, specifically the Ryzen 3 3200 G and Ryzen 5 3400 G, are excluded from the update. You still need at least a B550 motherboard to use Smart Access Memory.
What is Smart Access Memory? Smart Access Memory (SAM) allows a Ryzen CPU unrestricted access to graphics memory. This way, the processor can send data to the graphics card significantly faster. This prevents latency and is supposed to provide higher performance.
What about FidelityFX Super Resolution? Here, AMD has announced that support for FidelityFX Super Resolution will be further expanded. This is AMD’s DLSS competitor for Radeon graphics cards and is also an anti-aliasing technique supported by AI. Low resolutions are upscaled and should look good while providing better performance.
Some games like Dirt 5, Godfall, and WoW Shadowlands are expected to already support FidelityFX.
What else happened at the press conference? AMD then also introduced its latest graphics card, the RX 6700 XT. At this point, we want to present the graphics card and the benchmarks to you.
RX 6700 beats the RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070 in benchmarks
Where do the benchmarks come from? The benchmarks come from AMD’s own press conference. Therefore, you should take the performance data with a grain of caution. There are no independent tests available yet, so the values cannot be verified.
What hardware was used? For the benchmarks, AMD combined the RX 6700 XT with a Ryzen 9 599X, 16 GB DDR (3200 MHz) on an X570 motherboard.
How does the RX 6700 XT perform in benchmarks? AMD pits its new mid-range graphics card against the RTX 3060 Ti and the RTX 3070 in 8 top titles.
The official benchmarks for the RX 6700 XT from AMD.
In the benchmarks presented, the RX 6700 XT is slightly or significantly ahead of Nvidia’s competition in 5 out of 8 titles:
The benchmarks in detail:
In all presented titles, the RX 6700 XT achieves more than 60 FPS at maximum details in WQHD resolution
In 5 out of 8 titles, the RX 6700 XT is slightly or significantly ahead.
In Cyberpunk 2077, the RTX 3070 is slightly ahead of the RX 6700 XT and still ahead of the RTX 3060 Ti
In Gears 5, the RX 6700 XT is ahead of the RTX 3060 Ti, but the RTX 3070 is still slightly faster.
In the Ubisoft title Watch Dogs Legion, the RX 6700 XT falls furthest behind the Nvidia graphics cards. AMD does not specify reasons for this.
How does it compare against older graphics cards? In additional benchmarks, AMD shows its new GPU compared to the GTX 1070 Ti and the RTX 2080 Super.
The competition is clearly left behind here, especially the GTX 1070 Ti, which was released in October 2017. In Cyberpunk 2077, the gap between the RTX 2080 Super and the RX 6700 XT is the smallest.
Is the RX 6700 XT competition for the RTX 3070?
How does the direct comparison of the cards look? As some have already suspected, AMD’s new graphics card aims to compete with the RTX 3070. This is shown by both the presented benchmarks and the price recommendations.
Both in price and performance, AMD is orienting itself closely to the competition. AMD is asking for $479 from March 18, 2021, for its new graphics card. Nvidia set the launch price of the RTX 3070 at $499.
The RX 6700 XT offers 12 GB of video memory, which is generally more than the 8 GB VRAM of the RTX 3070. However, the RTX 3070 has the larger and faster memory interface. The RX 6700 XT tries to compensate for this disadvantage with higher base and boost clock speeds.
Raytracing topic: Should Raytracing support for AMD cards improve further, the larger video memory of the RX 6700 XT could play an important role.
Currently, Nvidia still leads with the RTX 3000 cards in Raytracing and DLSS; however, with proper support and a strong alternative from AMD, this could change.
GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Interface
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Base clock
1500 MHz
2321 MHz
Boost clock
1730 MHz
2581 MHz
Memory size
8 GB GDDR6
12 GB GDDR6
Memory interface width
256-bit
192-bit
TDP (power consumption)
220 Watt
230 Watt
Radeon RX 6700 XT could also be dangerous for RX 6800
Performance-wise, the Radeon RX 6700 XT is also very close to the RX 6800. Although the RX 6700 XT offers less memory (12 GB vs 16 GB) and fewer shader units, the game clock of the Radeon RX 6700 XT at 2.424 MHz is a whopping 34 percent higher than that of the Radeon RX 6800 and 20 percent higher than that of the Radeon RX 6800.
With a TDP of 230 watts, the power consumption of the RX 6700 XT is only slightly lower than the RX 6800, which requires 250 watts.
In the long run, AMD’s RX 6800 could be in trouble due to its own competition as well, since the price is around $100 lower ($479 vs $579).
AMD had promised that the availability of the RX 6700 XT would be significantly better and emphasized this again during the press conference.
However, it is unlikely that availability will be sufficient to satisfy all interested buyers. We will have to be patient and hope that prices stabilize soon.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
