WoW: New exploit creates 150 blue bears that destroy everything

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

With an army of blue bears, a player in WoW crushes everything. An exploit during a world quest makes this possible.

Even months after the release of WoW: Shadowlands, there are still a number of bugs and glitches in the Shadowlands that lead to funny or absurd situations. Especially world quests with “vehicles” can cause issues or unintended behavior. One of these quests has now allowed players to solo world bosses or defeat any enemy in a split second.

What kind of bug is this? The exploit is only possible during the world quest “Wrath of Aliothe” in Ardenweald. In this quest, players are asked by Aliothe to transform into their avatar to punish the nasty spriggans for their misdeeds.

Players transform into an avatar of Aliothe, a blue bear with strong abilities.

In fact, this avatar of Aliothe is a vehicle. If one “exits” immediately after the transformation, the avatar remains beside the player and then functions as their pet, aiding them in combat.

If you leave the world quest area over the border and return, you can summon an avatar again and immediately exit. This can be repeated as often as you like. Thus, the army of bears keeps growing. There is no limit to this, although at some point the server will likely buckle under the load.

What is possible with this? Basically, it increases effectiveness when farming pretty much any creature in Ardenweald.

YouTuber Tosiko has demonstrated in a video what is theoretically possible with this. He has raised an army of 150 bears and went to the current world boss Oranamonos. You can see how the battle ends here:

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After just about 8 seconds, the battle was over and Oranamonos was defeated. The old Tirnenn has probably never met its end this quickly.

Do the bears disappear again? Yes. Outside of Ardenweald, the bears dissolve immediately, as well as after any form of teleportation (like using a hearthstone). It is also not possible to enter the Heart of the Forest with the bears, which also makes them disappear. However, other than that, you can take them anywhere in Ardenweald, creating a large blue bear parade that would freeze the blood of PvP enemies just at the sight.

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Should you exploit this? No, we strongly advise against it. The bug will likely be fixed by the next appearance of the world quest anyway; nevertheless, one should not make use of this exploit. It is obvious that a faulty game mechanic is being exploited here, and that is usually penalized by Blizzard with account sanctions – repeat offenders can even receive a ban for several months.

This thus belongs to the series of funny bugs that exist in Shadowlands but probably should not be exploited – like the bug where players could tame druids.

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Oops! Aspiring pro in CoD Cold War shows his cheats live on Twitch

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

In Call Of Duty: Cold War, the up-and-coming pro yyyunggg was caught cheating live. He wanted to prove his innocence due to earlier accusations.

Who is he anyway? yyyunggg describes himself as a “Cracked” CoD player who has been around since 2007. He was considered a rising star in the pro scene.

What happened? Due to previous allegations, yyyunggg wanted to show in a stream that he does not use cheats. Additionally, he intended to show his task manager to prove that no hacks or cheats were running. However, something went wrong, and a second, modded view of the game showed enemies visible through walls.

This did not go unnoticed by British esports commentator Alan Brice, who posted the clip on Twitter: “Imagine being so weird that several people notice you using wall and aim hacks. Then you deny it, try to get away with it, and accidentally show everything on stream…”

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In the clip, you can see an additional image in the upper left corner of the screen, where players are shown with red outlines and green health bars, even through walls.

This was probably not planned

This is how the streamer reacted: yyyunggg probably envisioned this differently. Initially, he removed all videos from his Twitch account. Then he also deleted his Twitter profile.

Apparently, he created a new Twitter account and now thanks Twitter for the attention. In a reply to @Bricetacular, he writes:

I feel personally attacked… wait, I don’t… Cheers for the free press!

(via Twitter)

He certainly doesn’t seem to take the accusations seriously. In a reply to a user, he claims that most of his CoD idols would do the same.

On his newly created Twitter profile, he thanks again for the attention and extra viewers: “I got angry free press last night, over 2,000 viewers because of it… some even post my gameplay online. Thanks for the shoutouts, guys! I appreciate the help!” (via Twitter).

https://twitter.com/TTVyyyunggg/status/1361443472973197312

CoD has been struggling with cheating issues for a while

What kind of problems are these? The case is part of the numerous issues that Cold War and Warzone have been facing for a long time. At the end of January, a cheater boldly boasted about his hacks and that no one gets caught. Also, on TikTok, a cheater with openly displayed hacks was incredibly successful.

One of the biggest CoD YouTubers, Vikkstar123, announced early February 2021 that he would quit CoD. There are simply too many cheaters and hackers. He criticized the poor state of Warzone.

Is nothing being done? By the end of 2020, over 200,000 cheaters were banned in Warzone. However, many players feel the measures are not enough.

Are you affected by cheaters yourselves? Do you think not enough is being done against them? Let us know in the comments.

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How cool is this gaming setup for 40,000 dollars?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

The YouTuber Unbox Therapy showcased a gaming setup worth $40,000 in a video. It features two RTX 3090 graphics cards powering five displays.

What’s it about? The YouTuber Unbox Therapy (17.8 million subscribers) presented a gaming setup that costs $40,000 and looks absolutely insane.

The setup includes a massive gaming chair that resembles a scorpion. Additionally, there is the actual gaming PC that leverages the power of two RTX 3090 graphics cards.

The PC uses liquid cooling. Attached to the gaming chair are five 4K monitors with a refresh rate of 144 Hz.

Unbox Therapy in the gaming chair, source: YouTube.com

What can you play on it? With the gaming PC, Unbox Therapy can play Cyberpunk 2077 on five monitors. Basically, he can play at 3840×2160 pixels at 144 Hz, which corresponds to a 4K resolution.

In the graphics settings, he can also set higher resolutions. At higher resolutions like 11520×2160 pixels, the two RTX graphics cards reach their potential performance limits. Unbox Therapy cannot play at maximum detail in this high resolution.

However, the YouTuber emphasizes an advantage of the resolution:

The resolution is so wide that it almost feels like VR (Virtual Reality) because your entire field of vision is filled with content.

Unbox Therapy, via YouTube.com

Where can you watch it? You can actually watch the entire video from Unbox Therapy here (in English). As of now (February 16, 2021), the video has over 1 million views:

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The computer hardware is not built into the gaming chair. The gaming PC is located directly behind the gaming chair. The PC comes from Xidax, a manufacturer of custom PCs in the USA. Xidax only uses components from the “Republic of Gamers” gaming series of the manufacturer ASUS.

The system is designed in such a way that all components are visible directly. If someone approaches the setup from behind, they can immediately see every individual part.

This is what the actual gaming PC looks like from the back of the chair.

The five monitors are each 27-inch screens from LG’s UltraGear series. Each offers a refresh rate of 144 Hz. Alone, the monitors cost €949 each (RRP). With five devices, you’re already at €4,745.

The gaming mouse that Unbox Therapy uses for gaming has already been tested for you on MeinMMO. It is a beginner gaming mouse from VictSing. In Germany, the mouse is marketed under the brand Holife and costs around €30:

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I think this chair is cool, but $40,000 is too much for me

If you say “I want a gaming chair like that too!”, but you hesitate to spend $40,000, we can reassure you. Because you can get the gaming chair from Cluvens for a cheaper price.

If you only want the gaming chair from Cluvens, you only need to spend $3,599. According to the manufacturer, the import fees are included. And compared to the $40,000, that’s almost a bargain.

The gaming chair from Cluvens costs “only” $3,599

In addition to Cluvens, there are also other manufacturers attempting crazy or futuristic designs. For example, Razer showcased an innovative gaming chair at CES 2021.

Razer’s gaming chair features a large screen.

The downside is that you unfortunately cannot buy this gaming chair, as it is still a concept from Razer.

Why gaming furniture is becoming increasingly important

Especially in light of the pandemic, office and gaming furniture are playing an increasingly important role. Now, many people are sitting at home for hours in front of their computers, looking for a suitable chair.

In general, gaming chairs are supposed to help PC and console gamers maintain a healthy posture. However, it also depends on the chair whether it can truly support ergonomics. For choosing the right chair, you should consult experts who can assist you in picking the right one.

On Leetdesk.com, you can already find some important tips, and this (English) video also introduces what you need to consider regarding “gaming chairs”:

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Important tips for proper sitting are also provided by Lars Adolph from the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in a conversation with Welt.

If you are interested in a gaming chair, you should also take the opportunity to try out the chairs. This way, you can immediately see what adjustments you can make and whether your feet rest flat on the floor.

For this reason, doctors and experts from various fields are also involved in the development to develop the most perfect chair for gamers possible.

This is what the Ikea gaming furniture officially looks like. Image source: Ikea-Unternehmensblog.de

The importance of gaming furniture is evident from the current trend among manufacturers. For instance, the furniture giant IKEA and hardware manufacturer ASUS have teamed up to create gaming furniture.

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For the best tower shield in Valheim, you need at least 2 players

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

You can play the new survival hit Valheim solo or together with friends. However, not all content can be accomplished solo, as at least one of the strongest shields in the game requires assistance.

What kind of shield is this? The serpent scale shield is the strongest tower shield in the game. With a block value of 90, it absorbs most of the incoming damage. Only one shield has a higher block value, the black metal shield. A quick comparison:

  • Block value: 90 (serpent scale) vs. 105 (black metal)
  • Speed penalty: -10% (serpent scale) vs. -20% (black metal)
  • Durability: 250 (serpent scale) vs. 200 (black metal)
  • Weight: 5.0 (both)

Thus, while the serpent scale shield has a slightly lower block value, overall, it is better – making it the best tower shield in the game. Additionally, it is significantly easier to craft and can be obtained earlier. Instead of the late and difficult-to-get black metal, you only need iron and serpent scales. However, there is a catch.

Why do I need two players for this? To obtain serpent scales, you need to kill sea serpents in the ocean biome. While this is relatively easy with the right weapons, it doesn’t yield anything for you solo.

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This is what sea serpents look like. Image source: Valheim Wiki.

If you kill a serpent in the sea, its scales simply fall to the ocean floor and are lost forever. You need a second player to harpoon the serpent while you navigate the ship to the shore.

Only when you kill the serpent at the shore can you collect its scales and craft the shield. You learn the harpoon by gathering chitin from krakens that may randomly appear in the ocean.

How to Obtain the Serpent Scale Shield

What do I need for the shield? The crafting itself is not complicated. You only need:

  • 10 x Fine Wood
  • 4 x Iron
  • 8 x Serpent Scale
  • a level 3 forge

For upgrading, you will need the same materials, just in different quantities. At level 3, the shield has a block value of 100, making it closer to the black metal tower shield, for which you will need black metal for the upgrade.

Valheim serpent scale shield in the forge
This is what the shield looks like at level 1. Level 3 is even more powerful.

Where can I find the materials? Fine wood can be harvested with metal axes from birch and oak trees. Iron can be found in the more dangerous swamp biome.

Materials are randomly scattered throughout the world of Valheim. Depending on how your world was generated, you may have more or less luck. Here on MeinMMO, you can find the best seeds for Valheim if you are looking for specific materials.

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You can find sea serpents in the ocean. They attack you randomly and announce themselves with a loud roar that shakes your ship.

However, you should hunt the serpents with at least a karve, preferably with a longship. We generally advise against using a raft, even though it may seem tempting.

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Stress about Valentine’s Day 2021 in Pokémon GO – Is the collector challenge fair?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the Valentine’s Day event 2021 is currently still ongoing. However, there is stress around the collector challenge. Is it really fair?

This is the Valentine’s Day event: The Valentine’s Day event in Pokémon GO is running until February 18th. During this time, there are bonuses related to pink Pokémon and the new monster Somniam celebrates its release.

However, there is also a collector challenge. For this, you need to catch 12 Pokémon that appear more frequently during the event. The problem is: At least 4 of the Pokémon require you to do raids.

The new collection in Pokémon GO divides the community

The problem is: Among the 12 Pokémon, there are 4 monsters that you can currently get almost exclusively through raids:

  • Latias
  • Latios
  • Espeon
  • Umbreon

Additionally, there is Mamolida, which only appears more frequently in raids and quests. The quests say “Catch 20 Luvdisc” or “Win 2 Raids”.

If you want to complete the collector challenge, you definitely need to do raids. This is a sore point for some trainers, as it seems that Niantic is enticing players to spend money again – at least according to some trainers’ assumptions.

Collector Challenge Valentine's Day Pokemon GO
This is the collector challenge.

We summarize some voices here:

  • Ok_Albatross6576 writes on reddit: “The collector challenge looks more like stress rather than fun.”
  • Landosystem responds: “4 raid passes for just 2 charge TMs! Of course, you get more from doing 5-star raids, but that’s beside the point.”
  • Xpiya comments on MeinMMO: “I was happy about the 3 remote raid passes, but then I immediately get a collection quest where I have to do at least 4 raids to complete it. So I receive something for free, and promptly the collection quest is designed in such a way that I have to use what I’ve just received.”
  • KarlDieter writes in our comments: “So I need to do 4 raids for the collector tasks? (2x Legendary + 2x Eevee evolution). Thanks, Niantic’s ideas keep getting better.”

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Is this really such a big problem? Firstly, it should be mentioned that you only need to invest in 2 raid passes for sure. Latias and Latios are also rewards from the PvP league – but not guaranteed. However, you must catch Umbreon and Espeon from raids.

Additionally, there is a free raid pass available every day that you can invest in for this as well. There are also regularly gifted remote raid passes. For the Valentine’s Day event, for example, 3 new remote raid passes were given as gifts.

However, you can argue on the other side that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you shouldn’t meet other trainers for raids and in general, you should leave the house as rarely as possible. Therefore, it’s better to rely on the remote raid passes and reinvest the gift from Niantic directly.

In the past, there have been several collector challenges that included relatively rare Pokémon. All in all, however, you didn’t have to do as many raids so far. The research for Valentine’s Day is in this case already “the worst”.

This is how collector challenges have gone so far: This task has existed since the Beyond Update in December. In the Today register, there is then an overview of Pokémon that you must catch by the end of the event. If you manage that, you will receive some items as a reward.

Typically, most Pokémon in a collector challenge are the regular spawns in the wild. So if you go around a bit, you should have completed most of the challenge.

However, there are also always some few monsters that are a bit trickier to catch. For example, it was Kindwurm during the Hoenn event, which could only be caught through raids or at a former smoke day.

Now there are several Pokémon that you can only obtain through raids. So you must invest in some raid passes in order to receive some items as a reward at the end.

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What do you think about this? We’ve embedded a poll here for you. Do you find the collector challenge successful or do you think that you have to do too many raids for it? Vote here:

What alternatives could you imagine? Let us know in the comments!

What’s next? In February, the big Kanto tour is still upcoming, which will bring many new Shinies into the game. A corresponding ticket costs 12 euros.

Additionally, there will still be a Kanto event and raid and spotlight hours for this month. However, there is already a preview for the coming month. There are first teasers for a Community Day:

Pokémon GO shows footprints for Community Day in March – Who is coming?

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Last Dollar in Destiny 2 – Here’s how to get one of the currently best handguns

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

With Season 13, Destiny 2 has gained a powerful, legendary Hand Cannon – the Bottom Dollar. We explain how you can obtain this coveted Hand Cannon and what makes it so popular among many.

This is the weapon in question: The fairly new Season of the Chosen brought new content as well as new gear for the Guardians. Among other things, the weapon Last Dollar came into play – a firearm that you should definitely take a closer look at if you haven’t yet. Because the weapon is currently very popular – and for good reason.

It is a legendary Hand Cannon for the energy slot – with an aggressive frame, a fire rate of 120, and Void damage. But more on that later.

The stats of Last Dollar (Source: light.gg)

By the way, also interesting: How to quickly get the new grenade launcher in Destiny 2 – How strong is it?

Last Dollar – How to get it and why it is so sought after

How to get the Bottom Dollar in Season 13: Currently, there is only one source from which you can earn Last Dollar. You will have to endure the often unpopular Gambit mode – and I mean really endure.

Because Last Dollar only drops there – but randomly at the end of matches, so you cannot specifically farm for the weapon. Additionally, you can slightly increase your chances by completing Gambit bounties. Because they can also drop the weapon after being redeemed.

Moreover, unfortunately, only luck and patience remain to help. Especially obtaining a personal wishlist combo for perks or a God Roll could become a test of endurance.

You can also equip your Ghost with the mod “Prosperity (Gambit).” Some Guardians say that the increased drop rate for legendary gear after a win also applies to weapons.

Last Dollar (Bottom Dollar)

Why is Last Dollar so popular among many? Well, for one, it is one of the few 120 Hand Cannons for the energy slot. Only the new Trials Hand Cannon currently counts among them (if we leave all the retired guns aside).

The 120s have been meta since Season 12, particularly strong and popular in PvP. Bottom Dollar has some serious power, good range, and manageable recoil.

Furthermore, the weapon offers a large perk pool with numerous player favorites, allowing for various strong combos and where there is basically something for everyone – whether for Crucible enthusiasts or PvE aficionados. Some have confirmed that Last Dollar can even roll with perks from the iconic Hand Cannons Fatebringer or Imago Loop from Destiny 1.

In short: The weapon is already strong on its own and also offers numerous powerful roll options for all areas of the game.

Here are some strong rolls you should try:

  • Outlaw + Dragonfly
  • Firmly Planted + Opening Shot
  • Rampage + Origin Story
  • Quickdraw + Zen Moment
  • Feeding Frenzy + Explosive Payload
  • Kill Clip + Zen Moment

Recommending “the one” God Roll is quite difficult as there are so many strong combinations and it depends on whether you want to compensate for weaknesses or enhance strengths.

On the one hand, that’s good: Everyone can build their personal God Roll or have a suitable version of Last Dollar depending on the situation. On the other hand, the large perk pool also increases the likelihood of missing out on the personal God Roll, making luck play a bigger role in the end.

Also interesting:

What do you think of Last Dollar? Did you already have your eye on the weapon and are regularly grinding for God Rolls in Gambit? Are you only noticing it now? Or are you already a proud owner of a powerful roll? What have your experiences been with it? Let us and others know in the comments.

With the new Season 13, a wild ornament for a popular Exotic sniper has also been introduced: Ornament brings Final Fantasy vibes, turns sniper into giant sword

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Fortnite: English Patch Notes for Update 15.40 – Flintlock is back

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

The 15.40 update in Fortnite is here and brings the return of a special weapon and the “Air Royale” mode. MeinMMO shows you what has changed in the game.

This is what’s happening in Fortnite: Today, on February 16, the 15.40 update was deployed. The patch brings back known elements in the game – these have already been announced by Fortnite. We have summarized the most important changes in our own patch notes in German.

The Flintlock Pistol is back

What does this mean? The Flintlock pistol, also known as the Flintlock, was introduced for the first time in Season 8 – Chapter 1. Although the weapon causes significant damage, it was not only used as a gun by players.

The weapon, which produces quite a recoil, is now back in Fortnite with the 15.40 update. Players can now perform cool tricks with it and maybe even move faster across the map.

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The Flintlock has returned to the game with the 15.40 update

Return of the Air Royale Mode

What does this mean? After downloading the 15.40 update, players will now find a familiar LTM to choose from in the game. Now Air Royale has returned, which was also introduced in Season 8. In this mode, players only fight against each other in airplanes – anyone landing on the ground will be immediately eliminated.

According to Fortnite Status’s announcement on Twitter, the “Hot Feet” mode is also set to return in the coming days. In this mode, the map will be flooded with lava, and players must not touch the ground.

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In Air Royale mode, players only fight in the air

More exotic weapons available

What’s different now? In the announcement, Epic also announced that characters will offer more exotic weapons after the 15.40 update. But what does this mean exactly?

This change does not mean that there are new exotic weapons, but rather that the number available in matches has increased. So if you’re playing in a team now, all members can acquire an exotic weapon, not just one player. But there will still be plenty left for your opponents – so be prepared to face stronger guns soon.

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The 15.40 update brought back rather nostalgic moments to the game, but also more opportunities to try out exotic weapons.

If you visit the NPC Mandalorian, you should be careful. This character can attack you before you even land.

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That’s why the pixel look in Valheim particularly appeals to me as an ‘old geezer’

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 4 minutes

The survival game Valheim has developed into a surprise hit on Steam. However, there is some criticism of the graphics, which MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits cannot comprehend as an ‘old man’.

Despite ratings of 96% on Steam, there is also criticism of the survival game Valheim. Among other things, it is the graphics that some players do not like. That this can cause some frowning at first is also understandable. After all, the Steam hit Valheim relies on a rather pixelated look.

The characters lack details – especially in their faces – and the textures look very coarse. One has gotten used to better in 2021.

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The graphics of Valheim are not very detailed, which is especially evident in the faces of the characters.

What do players say about the graphics of Valheim: We have summarized some voices from the Steam community regarding the graphics of the survival game:

  • pjok writes on Steam: “The graphics really ruined it for me, I couldn’t handle it. It’s 2021, but the game looks like it’s 10 years old. I requested a refund.”
  • Overdose says (via Steam): “Highly overrated. Offers the same experience as games like Conan Exiles or Ark with really terrible graphics and even less story.”
  • Noffy also shows little enthusiasm for the graphics (via Steam): “The graphics look like they haven’t evolved since the late 90s/early 2000s. The combination of blurry low-poly graphics and exaggerated lighting makes the whole game look just blurry. I think I checked the graphics settings 3-4 times just to make sure I hadn’t accidentally set the options on a random graphic slider.”

However, there are also positive voices, as the lighting creates a truly atmospheric experience in Valheim.

  • PastorWarburn says on Steam: “A very nice game with pseudo-retro graphics.”
  • Beardo writes on Steam: “In some places the graphics are so beautiful, it’s almost unbelievable.”
Valheim Fishing
Valheim does indeed create a consistent atmosphere, thanks to the lighting and fog effects.

That’s why the graphics evoke nostalgic feelings

I have been playing video games since the early 1980s. My father owned a console on which we played Pong back then. From Pong, I switched to the Intellivision and Atari console, then to the C64 and the Amiga, before finally landing on the PC.

In the 1980s, pixel graphics were the ultimate. Blocky characters that were hardly recognizable wandered through monochrome dungeons to meet monsters that were not immediately clear what they were supposed to represent. And yet, I had an incredibly good time. I still like to think back to that time.

Ultima 4
Ultima 4 from 1985 sparked the imagination (Source: GOG).

I always imagined what these dungeons would really look like, what monsters they could be, and how cool my character would look with shimmering armor and a large broadsword. I didn’t need to see that, as it played out in my mind’s eye.

The graphical shortcomings of that time sparked my imagination. I drew my characters as I imagined them and then compared them with the drawings of my friends, who also played the game. We talked about our adventures, dangerous situations we experienced, and twists in the story that we only read about. For us, it felt as real as if we had played games with high-end graphics from 2021.

In the 1990s and early 2000s, while the graphics improved significantly, one’s own imagination still played an important role. Especially with the first games featuring low-detail 3D polygon graphics that emerged between the mid and late 1990s.

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The role-playing game Descent to Undermountain attempted 3D graphics in 1997. (Source: Youtube/Nametag)

Valheim brings back these feelings for me. I don’t see exactly what my character looks like. Her face is blurred, pixelated, and low on details. And yet, I imagine a weatherworn Viking with a square nose, bushy eyebrows, and scars on his face.

A foggy clearing in the woods, illuminated by moonlight, may not look as realistic in Valheim as in modern role-playing games, yet I stand in the game and wonder what might be lurking there.

I just stand still when the sun rises over the water and get startled when the ground shakes and a troll stomps through the trees – even if he is admittedly presented in a very blocky and not particularly frightening way.

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I completely understand if especially younger players do not like the graphics of Valheim. They are simply used to different things. As an ‘old man’ who had to cope with pixelated and blocky graphics in the 1980s, I am happy about it.

Because the graphics of Valheim feel like a time travel to me. A journey back to my wonderful childhood when graphics couldn’t be that important and I was able to let my imagination run much more freely than I can today in games with almost photorealistic visuals.

Therefore, I am incredibly grateful to the developers of Iron Gate for choosing this low-poly pixel look for Valheim and bringing me a piece of my childhood and youth back.

What do you think of the graphics that Valheim has to offer? Is the game too pixelated for you or do you find the visuals good?

MeinMMO author and survival expert Benedict Grothaus is also enthusiastic about the game. He reveals in his hands-on report what makes Valheim so good.

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WoW: Warriors jump like kangaroos across the battlefield – No one can stop him

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Warriors in World of Warcraft jump like kangaroos across the battlefield. It looks funny and also provides a significant advantage.

Those who have been on the battlefields in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands in recent weeks might occasionally rub their eyes in surprise. Because it’s not the Demon Hunters who are hopping through the WoW battlefields, but the Warriors. By combining a legendary item with a PvP talent, they gain so many jumps that they bounce across the map like a kangaroo.

Heroic Leap is an ability of the Warrior that allows him to jump to a target location within a range of 8 to 40 meters and deal minor damage at the target. The ability has a cooldown of 45 seconds, so it can actually be used rarely.
Typically, it is used to escape danger zones or to quickly join the ongoing battle.

How does it work? Basically, the trick only works if you craft a specific Legendary and then combine it with a PvP talent. The two effects are:

  • Barbarian (PvP Talent): Within 3 seconds after using ‘Heroic Leap,’ you can use the ability a second time without the cooldown applying.
  • Leaper (Legendary): Grants your ‘Heroic Leap’ ability 2 additional charges.

The combination of these two effects allows the Warrior to jump up to 6 times in a row. He has 3 charges thanks to the Legendary, but each used jump gets an additional bonus jump from the PvP talent.

This means that the Warrior can cover a distance of 240 meters in just under 8 seconds – far more than any other class could do even while mounted.

How this looks in practice is shown in several videos on YouTube, such as the one by JANB:

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The kangaroo and you – handing in flags is done in no time.

Kangaroo Warriors are the fastest flag carriers in WoW

What’s the benefit? In most cases, so many jumps in a row are just for fun. However, in PvP, this can be really useful for getting to a mission target quickly, before players from the opposing faction can even get close.

This is particularly strong in battlegrounds like Warsong Gulch. There, Warriors can pick up the enemy flag and then simply jump over the deadly middle area of the map in six targeted jumps. No other class can really keep up with that speed.

More about Shadowlands can be found here:

Is the combo always super strong? Basically, it must be said that this combination really only helps to win in a few battlegrounds. After all, the Warrior is giving up a Legendary that provides real utility in combat.

For those niche situations where the Warrior can bounce across the map undisturbed, the kangaroo combo in WoW is a good choice – at least until a Death Knight decides he doesn’t want to watch it anymore and pulls him back with Death Grip.

Have you seen these kangaroo Warriors in WoW as well? What would your reaction be to this sight? Just OP or just funny?

How good WoW can look on a €6,000 PC has been shown here.

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Diablo 3 was originally planned as an MMO, says the former head of Blizzard North

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 5 minutes

The Diablo series is actually the brainchild of David Brevik, the co-founder and former boss of Blizzard North. He has now shared insights into the history of Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 . Particularly interesting: His version of Diablo 3 would have been a mix of action RPG and MMO. His team worked on this vision over 15 years ago.

Who is he? David Brevik (53) is something like the godfather of Diablo. He conceived many inspirations for the later hit game as a child. At 25, he founded the studio Condor with Erich and Max Schaefer and developed the first Diablo.

Before the release of the game in 1996, they teamed up with Blizzard, sold them the studio, and became “Blizzard North”.

Brevik stayed at Blizzard for 7 years, was the design lead for Diablo 2 (2000), before leaving Blizzard in 2003. He then contributed to Hellgate London (2007) and developed his personal project Marvel Heroes (2013). That was an action MMO, which, however, was discontinued under tragic circumstances.

This is what Brevik says about Diablo 2: Brevik has now talked about the Diablo series in a series of tweets. He explains why there was only one expansion for Diablo 2, even though it was a mega hit.

He says:

  • There was a second expansion designed, but it was never produced
  • The expansion was scheduled before patch 1.10
  • New classes, new areas, new mechanics, and story ideas were planned – one of the new classes was a cleric in discussion
  • Brevik worked on the second expansion for Diablo 2 in the months before he left Blizzard.
Diablo 2 is a topic again in 2021, as allegedly a team from Vicarious Visions is working on a Diablo 2 Remastered. It is expected that Diablo 2 Remastered could be presented at the BlizzConline.

Diablo 3 as Action-MMO: “It was really exciting”

This is what Brevik says about Diablo 3: The father of Diablo also says that he and his team worked on their version of Diablo 3 back around 2002. They had many interesting ideas: Their Diablo 3 would have been significantly different from the other Diablo games. They wanted to create a mix of action RPG and MMO.

The information about Diablo 3 does not come from Brevik, as he had already left long ago and speaks only cautiously about his projects at Blizzard because he is unsure about the rights. Blizzard could still make something of his former concepts.

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Brevik then implemented the vision for his Diablo 3

Did Brevik implement his idea? Yes, he did. Many of the ideas Brevik had for Diablo 3 could be realized in “Marvel Heroes,” a free hack-and-slash game featuring Marvel superheroes, which was released for PC in 2013.

Marvel Heroes, however, had a strange development curve:

  • Marvel Heroes started weakly in 2013, offered few features and only a limited number of heroes – it was already labeled a complete disaster. What was released back then could have been considered what is today referred to as “Pre-Alpha, Early Access”.
  • Then, Marvel Heroes was significantly improved between 2013 and 2016, receiving more content and new superheroes. It became a real hidden gem. During that time, Brevik became the face of the game, streamed it on Twitch, and was frequently in contact with fans.
  • Brevik himself left the studio in 2016, to pursue new projects.
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Marvel Heroes was, in many ways, the “Diablo 3 that never was.”
  • From 2017 onwards, there were problems with Marvel Heroes: The studio released a new version for PS4 and Xbox One and continued it as “Marvel Heroes: Omega.” The core fans on PC criticized that “their version” was being neglected.
  • Later that year, Disney announced that they would no longer work with the studio, and Marvel Heroes had to shut down.

Today, Brevik is working on “It Lurks Below,” a survival RPG in pixel art that was released on Steam in 2019.

Since the end of Marvel Heroes and because Diablo 4 is taking so long to arrive, many Diablo fans have an acute hunger for “hack-and-slash” games. We present you the best alternatives to Diablo on MeinMMO:

Games like Diablo – Who needs Diablo 4? Here are 11 current alternatives

The title image comes from a YouTube video by Rhykker: Brevik spoke in 2020 at the ExileCon, the convention of “Path of Exile,” which for many now represents a strong alternative to Diablo 3.

However, the MMO version of Diablo 3 did not come to fruition because many from Blizzard North left the team, and Blizzard then started over in development.

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And why did Diablo 3 not get a second expansion? Ironically, even Diablo 3 received only one expansion. Because the game had a “birth defect”, a real-money auction house, with serious consequences.

Because Blizzard removed the auction house early, Diablo 3 apparently lacked a way to earn consistent revenue. This hindered the further development of the game and also the development of a second expansion for Diablo 3.

The information about Diablo 3 does not come from Brevik, as he had already left long ago and speaks only cautiously about his projects at Blizzard because he is unsure about the rights. Blizzard could still make something of his former concepts.

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Brevik then implemented the vision for his Diablo 3

Did Brevik implement his idea? Yes, he did. Many of the ideas Brevik had for Diablo 3 could be realized in “Marvel Heroes,” a free hack-and-slash game featuring Marvel superheroes, which was released for PC in 2013.

Marvel Heroes, however, had a strange development curve:

  • Marvel Heroes started weakly in 2013, offered few features and only a limited number of heroes – it was already labeled a complete disaster. What was released back then could have been considered what is today referred to as “Pre-Alpha, Early Access”.
  • Then, Marvel Heroes was significantly improved between 2013 and 2016, receiving more content and new superheroes. It became a real hidden gem. During that time, Brevik became the face of the game, streamed it on Twitch, and was frequently in contact with fans.
  • Brevik himself left the studio in 2016, to pursue new projects.
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Marvel Heroes was, in many ways, the “Diablo 3 that never was.”
  • From 2017 onwards, there were problems with Marvel Heroes: The studio released a new version for PS4 and Xbox One and continued it as “Marvel Heroes: Omega.” The core fans on PC criticized that “their version” was being neglected.
  • Later that year, Disney announced that they would no longer work with the studio, and Marvel Heroes had to shut down.

Today, Brevik is working on “It Lurks Below,” a survival RPG in pixel art that was released on Steam in 2019.

Since the end of Marvel Heroes and because Diablo 4 is taking so long to arrive, many Diablo fans have an acute hunger for “hack-and-slash” games. We present you the best alternatives to Diablo on MeinMMO:

Games like Diablo – Who needs Diablo 4? Here are 11 current alternatives

The title image comes from a YouTube video by Rhykker: Brevik spoke in 2020 at the ExileCon, the convention of “Path of Exile,” which for many now represents a strong alternative to Diablo 3.

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Pokémon GO shows footprints for Community Day in March – Who is coming?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO the Community Day in March 2021 is approaching. The developers hinted at which Pokémon will participate. It will likely be a bird from the 6th generation.

Update, February 16: The Pokémon for the Community Day in March 2021 is now officially confirmed.

What did the developers show? On Twitter, the official Pokémon GO account released the first hints on February 15 at 11:00 PM.

A photo with footprints is supposed to lure trainers onto the right track. But speculation ran wild in all directions.

Hours later, they revealed another hint to the trainers, which suddenly eliminated many Pokémon from consideration. The sought-after Pokémon is said to originate from the Kalos region. That is the region of the 6th generation.

Do you know these footprints?

This is what you should guess: The photo shows 8 footprints in muddy ground between blades of grass.

Many trainers speculated after these first hints that the sought-after Pokémon could possibly be a Taubsi. But this assumption was completely dismissed at least with the Kalos-region hint.

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This is the Pokémon being considered: Trainers are almost certain that the sought-after Pokémon is a Dartiri (English: Fletchling). The small, narrow footprints indicate a light bird.

Additionally, according to reddit, a YouTuber from Niantic’s partner program accidentally released a video too early, showing the Pokémon and the exclusive event attack. This video also revolved around Dartiri.

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This is Dartiri
Who is Dartiri? In Pokémon GO, Dartiri (Fletchling) belongs to the types Normal and Flying. Visually, its orange-red head resembles a robin.
The thin legs match the narrow footprints that Niantic shared with the trainers in the tweet.
It has two evolutions. Dartiri evolves into Dartignis and Dartignis evolves into Fiaro.

Since November 2020, you can catch Dartiri in Pokémon GO. It was one of the first Pokémon from Generation 6 that were released in the game.
Since then, Dartiri has already gotten a negative reputation. Trainers reported in December 2020 that the hunt for Dartiri was unusually difficult. They mentioned many failed attempts to catch the small bird.
A few weeks later, this led to a larger discussion in the community. Players in Pokémon GO complain about unjustifiably poor catch chances.

These are the wishes of the trainers for the Community Day in March 2021

This is what players say: Dartiri as a candidate for the Community Day in March 2021 is received mixed by the trainers. Some say it has its advantages. After all, they would finally unlock a new Shiny that is not from the Kanto region.

Others only want to catch what’s necessary and do not take this event as seriously as others. We show you the first reactions:

  • “Where I live, it’s Dartiri Day every day. They’re too hard to catch, and I have been ignoring them for 20 months. Waste of balls,” explains Elusive9T2 (via reddit)
  • In response, Knightofthemoon (via reddit): “I don’t understand how people can call everything trash. It’s a new Shiny with a new attack. I’m sure you haven’t caught enough Dartiri to bring one to level 50. This Community Day is perfect for that.”
  • “The first new Shiny for a Community Day since September and it’s not a Kanto Pokémon, so I’ll take it. Plus Dartiri is usually annoying to catch, so the Community Day catch rate should be nice,” hopes Trainer PukePile (via reddit)

How do you like the prospect of the upcoming Community Day? Is Dartiri a Pokémon you are looking forward to, or would you rather have a completely different one from the 6th generation?

What you need to know:

In February 2021, Pokémon GO starts many more events – check out the table for the most important dates and remember when you should play. There are Stardust bonuses and spotlight hours with special Pokémon. Additionally, there are other events that will give you more experience points and ease your way to level 50.

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Players are losing everything they earned in the anime MMO over the past 3 years

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The anime MMO Soulworker will soon be shut down. The developer wants to launch an international server, but you will have to start from scratch on this one.

What is Soulworker? The anime MMO places you in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by demonic creatures. You take on the role of predefined heroes who, due to their special abilities, are capable of defeating the demons and saving the world.

You will experience the adventure in instanced missions where you must act cooperatively. The story is at the forefront. Over time, you improve your heroes and obtain more powerful equipment, allowing you to tackle the more challenging missions and bosses.

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The trailer for Soulworker prepares you for the post-apocalyptic adventure.

An MMO closes but reopens shortly after

What has been announced? After the last major content update, the game has been quite silent, and the publisher Gameforge has now announced that they will shut down the operation of Soulworker on April 30.

Unfortunately, we must announce today that the adventures in Soulworker will soon come to an end: Gameforge will cease the operation of the game on 30.04.2021.

Starting March 31, it will no longer be possible to purchase premium currency and spend it in the in-game shop.

Why do fans have hope? The developer studio of the online game, Lion Games, announced that they would open an international server. On this server, you will be able to play the current version of the anime MMO Soulworker.

When does the international server start? There is no date yet. Lion Games explains that all new content must first be translated. Additionally, the cash shop for international players needs to be revised. There will be regular in-game purchases but no gacha system like in the Korean version. There, there is a sort of roulette through which players can obtain items, which resembles gambling.

Is it possible to transfer the Gameforge account? Lion Games states that a transfer is not possible. The technical hurdles for this are too high. This is also due to the EU data protection regulations. Gameforge cannot simply transfer player data to Lion Games.

This means you will lose everything you have earned in the 3 years since the release of Soulworker.

Will there at least be boosters? Lion Games plans to make the transition as smooth as possible. This means there will be booster items and special events through which you can level up quickly and regain the status you had on the Gameforge servers.

What do you think about the end of Soulworker? Does it annoy you that you have to start from scratch on the new server?

Do you want to check out more anime MMOs? Then read the MeinMMO list of the 7 best anime MMORPGs in 2021.

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WoW: The Necrolords are getting better – Is the pact worth it soon?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The pact of the Necrolords in WoW is significantly strengthened. There are strong improvements and even complete reworks of abilities.

The covenants in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands are an important feature, but were not balanced in the beginning. Although there have already been some hotfixes, patch 9.0.5 will overhaul the balance. Especially players of the Necrolords can rejoice, as their pact abilities are improved in many cases. We reveal what is changing.

Meat shaping is significantly strengthened: The signature ability of the Necrolords is the spell Meat Shaping. Players can channel it for a few seconds to gain a strong shield that absorbs a solid amount of damage. With patch 9.0.5, Meat Shaping is significantly more useful and has even more applications:

  • While Meat Shaping is being channeled, the player takes 30% less damage.
  • Meat Shaping now always grants a shield equal to 40% of the player’s total health points, regardless of which corpses are nearby.
  • Whenever you walk past a corpse, the cooldown of Meat Shaping is reduced by 1 second.
  • Volatile Solvent is now a passive effect. Whenever you walk past a corpse that would grant a buff with Meat Shaping, you receive that buff.

What do the changes mean? In plain language, this means that Meat Shaping now serves an even better purpose, especially in a ‘Mythic+’ environment. Since many corpses occur in Mythic+, the cooldown resets faster and the shield is usable more often.

The fact that the additional buffs are automatically lifted is as much a benefit as the fact that the shield always affects 40% of your own health points.

Since the ability reduces incoming damage during the channeling, it is also a strong cooldown to avoid damage – whether as a tank, DPS, or healer.

In summary, the ability is thus becoming more versatile and usable more frequently.

More about Shadowlands can be found here:

What else is changing for the Necrolords? In addition to the general changes to Meat Shaping, a few pact abilities of various classes among the Necrolords are receiving improvements. The most important include:

  • Deathborne (Mage) lasts 5 seconds longer and increases spells by 5% more.
  • Food for the Flame (Demon Hunter) now grants a chance to summon a demon that takes lethal damage from throwing glaives, causing large area damage and healing the demon hunter for 25% of their maximum HP.
  • Banner of the Conqueror (Warrior) creates a banner that grants the warrior and two nearby allies 400 mastery and 30% increased movement speed for 15 seconds. Additionally, affected characters cannot be slowed below 100% of normal movement speed.

Please keep in mind that this information is still from the PTR. It is quite possible that the details will change by the release of the patch.

What do you think of the buffs for the Necrolords? A welcome change? Or do you think the pact is then too powerful and basically mandatory?

More plans will surely be available on Friday at BlizzConline – What it needs to deliver to be a success, we have revealed here.

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Fortnite Server down – What’s in today’s update 15.40?

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on Tuesday, February 16, the Fortnite servers will go down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 15.40 will be applied. What’s in the new patch?

What is happening today in Fortnite? The update 15.40 was announced by Fortnite Status on Twitter and is expected to be applied today. The patch will bring several changes to the game.

Update 11:57 AM: The update 15.40 is now here. We have summarized the main changes for you in the form of German patch notes.

But before players can embark on an adventure, the Fortnite servers will be taken down for a short time as always.

Fortnite servers will be shut down – when and for how long?

Downtime starts in the morning: The downtime for the update begins at 10:00 AM German time. At 9:30 AM, you can join a new round for the last time; thereafter, the servers will be shut down and Fortnite will be down for a short time.

How long will the maintenance take? Based on the experiences of the last weeks and months, the work should be completed around noon.

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Before players can land on the Fortnite map again, the servers will be shut down

Technical issues or other delays could cause an extension of the maintenance works. If that’s the case, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

When will the patch notes be released? Based on the experience of the last updates in the new chapter of Fortnite, there will likely be no or only superficial patch notes for the battle royale mode.

However, if significant changes are being implemented, we will collect these for you and create a form of German patch notes. We will then publish these here on MeinMMO.

What new content does update 15.40 bring?

What’s new in the battle royale mode? Fortnite Status presented a few new features in its announcement of the update on Twitter. Here’s what to expect after the downtime:

  • The return of a popular weapon from the vault
  • Characters will offer more exotic weapons for sale – particularly suitable for teams
  • Return of the 2 limited game modes “Air Royale” and “The Floor is Lava”

Perhaps Epic will also bring a fix for a skin that is currently providing unfair advantages.

With this skin, players are currently using an unfair trick

The update 15.40 seems to bring several changes and especially the return of familiar things. In a few hours, we will see what else is in the patch. It’s also exciting whether the story of the fox clan will finally continue. MeinMMO author Eilyn Rapp is very curious to see how the story could develop.

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Pokémon GO: All Events in February 2021 – Which is Worth It?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In February 2021, there are several events waiting for you in Pokémon GO. From the Kanto Tour to the Community Day. But which ones are worth it? Check it out here in the overview.

What’s happening in Pokémon GO? The developers from Niantic have announced several events that you players can participate in during February 2021. In this overview, we want to show you all the events that will be coming up in the next weeks.

For the particularly worthwhile events, we will provide an explanation. We will regularly update this article for you. From experience, we know that Niantic could announce more events throughout February.

Update from February 16: We have added the new Kanto event to the table. This event starts right after the large Kanto Tour and gives you chances for rare Shinies.

All events in February 2021: In the following table, we list every event with start and end dates. Below the table, you can find more detailed information about some of the events.

PeriodEvent
January 31 to
February 4		Raikou in Raids
February 1 to
March 1		Snorlax as Research
-Breakthrough
February 2Spotlight Hour with
Rettan
February 2 to
February 7		Rocket Event
February 3 Raid Hour
February 4 to
February 9		Suicune in Raids
February 7Community Day with
Roselia
February 8Raid Hour with Suicune
February 8 to
February 15		Love Cup in the GO League
February 9Spotlight Hour with
Miltank
February 9 to
February 14		Lunar New Year Event with
red Pokémon
February 9 to
February 20		Latias and Latios
in Raids
February 9 to
February 20		Pigeon, Ampharos
and Surprise Pokémon
in Mega Raids
February 10Raid Hour
February 14 to
February 18		Valentine’s Day Event
February 16Spotlight Hour with
Liebiskus
February 17Raid Hour
February 20Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
February 20 to
March 1		Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres
and Mewtwo in Raids
February 20 to
March 1		Venusaur, Charizard (X and Y) and Blastoise
in Mega Raids
February 21 to
February 27		The Kanto Event with rare Shinies
February 23Spotlight Hour with
Pikachu
February 24Raid Hour

The Highlights in February 2021 – What’s special?

As you can already see in the table, several exciting contents are coming up in February 2021. However, there are two highlights you should definitely keep an eye on.

Why they are so important and worth it, we present to you here:

The Kanto Tour

When does it take place? On February 20, 2021, from 9 AM to 9 PM local time.

Why is that good? Here, Niantic has come up with an event that is entirely focused on the first generation. Hunters and Shiny collectors will benefit. All 150 Pokémon from the first generation are expected to be found in the wild. And they should also be available in Shiny variants.

If you catch Pokémon from the Kanto region, you will also receive more candies.

The “catch” of the event is that there is a ticket for it, which costs €12. However, this is not mandatory to purchase. Even without a ticket, you will see more Pokémon from the 1st generation and can benefit from an increased trading radius.

What trainers experience with a ticket at the Kanto Tour in Pokémon GO and whether the purchase is worth it can be found in the linked article.

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This is also worth it

The Spotlight Hours: Depending on the bonus, the various Spotlight Hours in February are worth it for you.

  • On February 9, there’s double Stardust for catches
  • On February 16, there’s double XP for catches

These are bonuses that anyone can take advantage of. Since most of you are still leveling up, the XP is important. You can never have enough Stardust either. A trainer has already reached level 50 in Pokémon GO.

Conclusion: I have been playing Pokémon GO since it was released in 2016. I am particularly looking forward to the Kanto Tour this month. The event was announced weeks ago and brings several Shinies with it that I have my eye on.
Without a doubt, this is the highlight of the month for me that I want to participate in.
Other events like the Community Day with Roselia and the Spotlight Hours I will also participate in. But they are not as outstanding for me. Roselia is not new in the game and with the reduced hatch distance, it’s not particularly noteworthy.

Which of the new events in February 2021 are you most looking forward to in Pokémon GO? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

Is the purchase of Pokémon GO Plus still worth it in 2021?

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Roleplay server bans Twitch streamer for sexual harassment

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

In GTA 5 Online everything is usually allowed, but a line has now been crossed with sexual harassment. The popular roleplay server “NoPixel” is banning Twitch streamer SlikeR from the server, as he has approached women inappropriately. The streamer admits mistakes and reminds his fans: The world has changed. We no longer have the 90s.

What kind of server is this? The online game GTA Online has experienced a renaissance on Twitch in recent years, partly due to player projects like NoPixel. It is a roleplay server: Players depict various roles and interact with other players on the server through the “Proximity Voice Chat.” This is one feature that has fueled role-playing projects on Twitch over the years. Anyone can talk to anyone if they are standing next to each other.

In the past, these roleplay projects became popular partly because some streamers acted like criminals and others like police officers chasing them. The streamers engaged in chases and gunfights. This results in entertaining evenings.

Especially when there are no current games on Twitch, GTA Online is trending and constantly found in the top ranks of the streaming platform. However, it must be noted on the server that the roleplay should really be in the foreground. This rule has now led to Twitch streamer SlikeR’s downfall.

The Twitch streamer SlikeR was born in Iraq and is 26 years old. He lives in Manchester, England. He has about 1400 viewers when he streams. In recent weeks, he has been seen in Just Chatting, CS:GO, and now in GTA 5. He became known because Twitch denied him partnership for a long time, even though he was relatively large.

“Oh, that turns me on so much”

This is why the streamer was permanently banned: SlikeR has been noted for repeatedly negative behavior: He has approached women and explained how hot he finds them. The streamer did not stop even when they explicitly told him his behavior was inappropriate.

In response to a woman’s comment: He cannot talk to women like that. If she finds out that he continues to talk to women like this, they would have a problem, SlikeR replied. “This won’t happen again. It’s so hot. It turns me on so much.”

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This is “shitty roleplay”

The streamer SlikeR has now been permanently banned from the server. The operator of the server, Koil, apparently wanted to make an example. He said:

“It’s not about someone saying a woman is sexy or hitting on her. The problem is that every roleplayer who makes zero effort comes here and does this.

What comes of it: as a woman, you walk down the street and you get yelled at 20 times in 10 minutes. That’s shit roleplay and it’s damn worthless.”

Koil, Head of NoPixel
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“We won’t win, the LGBTQ community has taken over”

This is how the streamer reacts: He was initially surprised by the ban. However, he then accepted his fate. He said he was initially angry about the ban and didn’t understand why anyone would ban him, as he would never make a woman uncomfortable. But when he looked back at everything, he realized that his first reaction was exaggerated and he now understands why people could evaluate his behavior that way.

SlikeR had assumed: People understand when he is joking, and see him in the best light and that he means well. But he should also have thought about the people who do not wish him well. They don’t know who he is and might take his statements the wrong way.

This is stated in an official statement on Twitter. However, on Twitch, Sliker spoke a different language.

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In a Twitch clip, Sliker tells his fans that he finds it ridiculous that he and streamer Greekgodx are being portrayed as “sexual harassers” when it’s just pixels in a game. That’s not really the woman, but just her character in the game.

But the streamers couldn’t defend themselves. The LGBTQ community has taken over. You would always lose. The world and the media are no longer like in the 90s.

Is this an isolated case? No, shortly beforehand the streamer Greekgodx was also banned from NoPixel. He was also halted due to his behavior towards women.

The Twitch streamer xQc found it hilarious: Twitch streamers are getting in trouble and it doesn’t concern him. Who would have thought it would ever come to this.

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The case of SlikeR now fits into a whole series of incidents where male streamers have been sharply criticized for their behavior towards women:

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Roleplay servers are a whole new way to discover GTA 5.

GTA 5 is one of the most popular games of the last 10 years. Anyone who wants to discover the game in a new way today should not be deterred by such incidents as with SlikeR and should try a roleplay server:

GTA 5 RP Servers – Roleplay is fun even just to watch

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Valheim conquers Steam – What makes the survival game so successful?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

The new survival game Valheim has made it to the top on the gaming platform Steam within just a few days. It is now in 4th place among the most played games, leaving all competitors behind – even Rust. But where does the excitement come from?

Valheim’s success on Steam: After its early access launch on Steam, the new survival game Valheim has rapidly progressed. Here are the key facts from February 15th:

  • 4th place among the most played games on Steam, ahead of Apex Legends and just behind PUBG (via Steam)
  • 119,849 average players, 356,929 peak players (via steamcharts)
  • 96% positive reviews, making it “extremely positive” on Steam with 37,104 reviews (via Steam)
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This is what the Steam charts looked like on February 15, 2021.

Although the game comes from an indie studio in Sweden, it has taken Steam by storm. Within just a few days, it had more players than ARK and was able to sell over a million copies after just a week.

Valheim is the first and so far only game from Iron Gate Studios. Apparently, the developers have done everything right with this Viking survival title.

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The release trailer of Valheim.

Boss fights and PvE make Valheim so good

This is what players say: Many of the positive reviews focus on the gameplay, simply praising how much fun Valheim is. It is often emphasized how the somewhat strange and dangerous physics of the trees lead to comical situations, kill players or destroy houses and forests.

One of the core aspects of Valheim is exploration. You learn new recipes only by touching new items – having them in your inventory. This way, you “remember” what you can do with these things. User Xeeran writes on Steam:


It also increases the desire to explore because you have to search for and find the new things. […] There are many things to consider here that are actually logical, but were always secondary and neglected in other games. […] In my opinion, they do much better and more interesting here than in other games, which I personally have not experienced before.

The systems in the game surprise the players and are something they haven’t experienced before. “Valheim is particularly a revelation for me as a fan of survival games with a flexible building system! This game even takes into account the statics of a building and the smoke development of a cooking station,” writes i.am.Sober on Steam.

valheim tavern 1
If you have a fire in the house, you need a chimney – otherwise you’ll suffocate.

What doesn’t go down so well? One of the bigger criticisms is the current bugs in Valheim. Players complain about losing everything due to bugs or glitches that cost them their lives. Valheim is still in early access and in development, which can lead to such problems occurring more frequently. Other criticisms revolve around:

  • the progression system, which not everyone likes
  • physics and building, which some few see as problematic
  • the controls, especially in combat

The somewhat outdated graphics of Valheim in the PlayStation 1 look is a point of contention. Some interested players are put off by it, while many are surprised that the game looks quite good while playing despite the graphics. With a trick, you can even get more FPS out of the performance.

This is our assessment on MeinMMO

In our play report after 40 hours, we have already explained what makes Valheim so good. The total hours have now significantly increased, and we have been able to see much more of the world.

One of the most important points, in our opinion, is the fight against the bosses. These fights represent the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one. You prepare for a long time for a fight, and once you have won it, you continue with the next, even more powerful opponent and new opportunities.

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The vast world invites exploration on foot or by ship. And there is plenty to discover: after 50 hours, we had only known 5% of the world. With the various biomes, Valheim offers different challenges and more and more secrets to explore.

Valheim world completely revealed
A fully explored world in Valheim is incredibly huge.

Even more content for the future

This is how Valheim will proceed: Already shortly after release, the developers published a kind of roadmap with new content that will be coming. It includes:

  • a new biome, the mistlands, which are already in the game but without content
  • moon phases
  • improvements to the combat system
  • likely a new material for processing

There is no specific timeline for the releases yet. However, it is the “Roadmap 2021”, so all content is expected to be released this year.

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Where can I play Valheim? Currently, Valheim is only available on PC (Windows and Linux) through Steam, priced at €16.79.

There is currently no concrete information about a version for Xbox and PlayStation. The developers have not planned a console version, but they do not rule it out either. Controller support is already available.

What do you think of the new Steam hit Valheim? How long have you been playing? What is your impression?

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Player calls to strike in Destiny 2 – Why are thousands following him?

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2, Warlocks no longer want to always be the healers. Therefore, a boycott is being called for until there is more respect, and as long as only a nerfed class is played.

The Guardians are reacting strongly: In recent days, a call for a strike is circulating through the Destiny community. It involves Warlocks feeling unfairly treated – by Bungie but also by their fellow players.

As a last resort, Warlocks feel pressured to play a nerfed class in Season 13 and to stop helping others.

There’s even a battle cry created under #paintdestinypurple on Twitter. Over 14,000 users agree with reddit user elpezmuerto in his passionate plea for a boycott. The post has now (15.02.2021) been awarded numerous accolades and nearly 2,000 comments are actively discussing the demands.

Source: reddit

What is the demand? All Warlocks out there are being urged to only use the Voidwalker subclass – specifically: Nova Warp. They should play Nova Warp in all activities, even if they are overrun and beaten.

This teleporting class has been considered nerfed for a long time and is not truly useful anywhere.

According to user elpezmuerto, Warlocks complain week after week about being limited to one subclass or rather role. The middle Solar subclass Dawnblade (Well of Radiance) is meant, which is the most outstanding support class in Destiny 2.

“What do you have to lose by using Nova Warp?”

This is the goal: By renouncing the empowering Well and the self-sacrifice for the weak Nova Warp, they want to achieve two things:

  • All other Guardians should feel what it’s like to play Destiny 2 without a healer. The ungrateful Hunters and Titans do not appreciate what the team player Warlocks always do for them. It’s about recognition from fellow players.
  • They want to “increase the usage rate of Nova Warp.” Because then Bungie will buff the other Warlock classes. Normally, a nerf accompanies the statistically strong class, but since Nova Warp is already dead, they have nothing to lose.

With this action, they want to stop only when Bungie explicitly addresses improvements for Warlocks in a TWaB (the weekly blog post).

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#paintdestinypurple – painting Destiny purple, in the colors of the Voidwalker

Additionally, it is considered particularly unfair that the powerful Stasis Warlock was nerfed just a week after its release. However, Stasis Hunters and Titans continue to terrorize the PvP freely. It’s bitter that Hunters even received a buff for Season 13. It concerns the Shurikens – and that the much-anticipated nerf was much too lenient.

The only topic currently stirring up more wind on reddit among Destiny players is an actor who finally says what needs to be said:

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A harder Destiny 2 without the help of Warlocks?

This is why Warlocks are important in PvE: When it comes to endgame or challenging group activities, Warlocks are often compelled to play the Well of Radiance. This specialization allows healing others, provides buffs to the team, and creates a field around the Warlock with the Super, where a lot of damage is mitigated and significant damage can be dealt over time.

A few examples of what the Destiny world would look like without healers:

  • Many teams defeat the final raid boss from the Deep Stone Crypt in one phase because a brave Warlock places their Well and equips the Lunafaction Boots. Elpezmuerto rhetorically asks how many Guardians owe their “Eyes of Tomorrow” rocket launcher to these Warlocks.
  • In flawless dungeon or raid runs for titles and rare emblems, it would be a shame if suddenly there were no healers left. One would have to be careful themselves.
  • Without the Dawnblade with Phoenix Protocol in top positions, it would be like an extra hard mode.

There would be fewer constraints for Hunters and Titans. The Titan Bubble is useful, but in the end, it will always be the Well. Since Stasis CC brought and powerful Exotics deal heavy damage, no one really needs a Hunter arrow or the Golden Gun with Celestial Nighthawk anymore.

The Warlock Well provides protection and damage in boss fights.

This is how the community responds to the rage of Warlocks

The call for a strike is receiving a lot of support. In the comments, Guardians also make fun of the fact that Bungie will find a way to further nerf Nova Warp.

A few cheeky Guardians write that Nova Warp does have its use: “You don’t really need Super energy anyway. You could sacrifice the energy for finishers and supply the team with heavy ammo.” Since team play is the focus here, it is questionable whether this pleases the initiator.

In general, the post is also used to complain again about the poor balance between the old Light classes and the new dark Stasis classes.

Also interesting:

What do you think about the action? Do you join in and raise the usage rate of Nova Warp or do you think nothing will change? Which class do you think deserves a buff more? Let us know and your fellow Guardians in the comments.

Titans have been happy in recent days, as their old Arc subclass is suddenly as popular as it hasn’t been in years. The culprit is a new Exotic, prompting some to sense a nerf: Twitch streamer shows how he kills every boss in Destiny 2 as Superman

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Big livestreamer explains why streaming on Facebook is better than on Twitch

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

The streamer Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang became known on Twitch and is now mainly active on Facebook. He believes that streaming there is better than on Twitch.

This is Disguised Toast: The Canadian switched to Facebook in November 2019 and has mainly been streaming there since then. A variety of games are played, such as Valorant or Among Us most recently.

The streamer has now appeared back on Twitch. However, only in a stream by kkatamina, who asked him some questions. It was mentioned there that Facebook had changed Disguised Toast.

Facebook does not ban for “5 seconds of Taylor Swift”

Why is Facebook supposed to be better? To illustrate this, we initially embed the Twitch clip from kkatamina, who is talking to Disguised Toast:

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The streamer believes that Facebook has changed him for the better. He adds somewhat jokingly: ‘by stuffing my pockets.’ Here, Disguised Toast refers to the sum that Facebook allegedly paid for his exclusive services.

Furthermore, the streamer states: ‘Unlimited freedom to do what I want. I no longer have to hustle every day to stream TFT and gather a few viewers. […] Also, I can listen to music on Facebook – oh no, 5 seconds of Taylor Swift played on Twitch? I guess your account will be banned.’

What does the streamer mean by that? Here, Disguised Toast refers to the different policies on Twitch and Facebook. For example, you can play music on Facebook, while this feature has become restricted on Twitch.

Additionally, the streamer has a paid contract with Facebook and is not dependent on his viewers. Even when things are not going well, he still gets his money and does not have to plead for viewers.

Twitch and the changing streamers: Disguised Toast’s move to Facebook occurred at a time when many streamers were already turning their backs on the Twitch platform. Especially the Mixer platform attracted big streamers like Ninja and Shroud at that time.

But Facebook also secured some names, including Disguised Toast. They want to create some competition for the giant Twitch and build a similar network.

Nowadays, we hear less and less news about switches. Many streamers remain loyal to Twitch or switch back to Twitch.

Streaming on Facebook – a double-edged sword

Here are the advantages of Facebook: As mentioned earlier, you can listen to music here without problems. In contrast, Twitch has already instituted strict rules regarding nudity and copyrighted music due to various scandals and lawsuits. There also frequently are bans that individual streamers cannot understand.

Discussions arise around the real-name requirement on Facebook. Here, nasty haters can be silenced faster, as the full names are known. The anonymity of viewers is not so great, which often makes it easier for the streamers.

Here are the disadvantages of Facebook: However, the real-name requirement is also a thorn in the side of some streamers and viewers. Twitch often thrives on the anonymity of the viewers, which is lost on Facebook.

Furthermore, fewer people watch on Facebook. The largest platform for streaming is Twitch. This was also evident in the collapse of Mixer. The Microsoft platform spent a lot of money acquiring big names like Shroud or Ninja, but they streamed there in front of relatively few viewers. The platform fell apart, and both streamers are now back on Twitch.

Big streamers on Facebook must therefore expect fewer viewers, but on the other hand, they have a good contract and are financially secure.

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In 2019, MontanaBlack also commented on Facebook. At that time, he announced his Twitch contract to look at possible offers. However, he had nothing good to say about Facebook. The platform was “trash” for him:

MontanaBlack cancels Twitch contract – Wants to know “who loves him the most”

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WoW looks so good on a €6,000 PC

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Have you ever wondered what you can visually get out of World of Warcraft (WoW)? In the video, you can see WoW in 4K resolution at 60 FPS and with enhanced details.

What kind of video is this? On Throneful’s YouTube channel, you can find 41 minutes of gameplay from World of Warcraft. While that might not sound particularly special at first, it becomes evident within the first seconds. In UHD resolution (that is, 4K) and with 60 FPS, the video shows how beautiful the MMORPG from 2004 can look on PCs.

Especially if you have a somewhat average PC, the video is worth a look. This way, you can see what WoW has to offer.

Remember to crank up the resolution of the video and watch it on a 4K display to notice the details.

Watch WoW in UHD

This is what the video shows: At the beginning, the uploader creates a monk and shows the various settings for skin color, face, hairstyles, beards, eyebrows, and eye color. Then, it immediately goes into the world of WoW. After a short introductory video, the gameplay begins right away.

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This is how viewers react: The comments under the video are positive. However, they also express concern that the FPS might drop in places where many players are around and effects are flying everywhere.

  • “Oh, THIS is how it should look when I play WoW. I just wish you had zoomed out more to see even more”
  • “And then you log into the Ashran battleground, get 1 FPS, and your graphics card heats up like the sun”
  • “I have been wondering how WoW looks since the South Park episode. It really looks interesting. I have to try it out. Good video!”

What kind of PC is he using?

This is how powerful the PC is: In the video description, Throneful listed which components are installed in his gaming PC.

The PC features an i9-10900K processor with 10 cores. Currently, you pay about 440 € just for that. It is supported by an RTX 3090 graphics card, which is also the most expensive component installed. Offers for it are rare, which is why we chose an average price of 2,200 € from the past weeks. Why gamers should rather choose the RTX 3080.

We have checked: For you, we have looked up and listed the current prices of the most important components of the PC. In total, you would pay almost 6,000 € for such a monster. And the calculation excludes components like mouse, keyboard, and headset.

What?Price (as of February 15, 2021)
CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K – without cooler438,00 €
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series iCUE H100i119,71 €
GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming XAbout 2,200.00 €
Motherboard: ASUS Z490 ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO388,90 €
RAM: HyperX Predator Black 64GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 Quad Channel Kit345,00 €
HDD: WD Black 2TB SATA-III 7200 RPM 64MB99,00 € (three pieces)
SSD: Seagate FireCuda 520 2TB335,50 €
Power Supply: Corsair AX850, 80+ Titanium, 850W246,20 €
Case: ASUS TUF Gaming GT501142,09 €
OS: Windows 10 About 50 to 100 €
Monitor: ACER Predator XB273KSAbout 1,200 €
TotalAbout 5,800 €
Keep in mind that some components are currently not available or offered at exorbitant prices. For products like the graphics card, we chose the price of 2,200 € instead of the only current offer for 3,000 €, as the 2,200 € is simply more realistic.

Since its release, WoW has improved its graphics. In 2020, Blizzard then introduced ray tracing into the MMORPG. A graphics technology that allows for better calculation and representation of light and shadow values.

What players say about ray tracing in WoW can be read here.

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When comparing the graphics, much has changed for the better. Recent images, which have been hotly debated again, show this.

Blizzard dug into the treasure chest and published screenshots and drawings of WoW that are over 20 years old.

What do you think? Do you think WoW should once again improve its graphics and elevate the game to a more modern level, or is everything already good as it is?

Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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