Destiny 2 shows new weapons from Season 13: Quest weapon, Trials and Nightfall loot

In Destiny 2, the Season of the Chosen is starting soon, and Bungie has shared fresh info about the arsenal.

In Destiny 2, right after the release of Beyond Light and the start of Season 12, there was a severe loot drought. Bungie made this issue a top priority and has diligently pushed out new weapons.

For the Season of the Chosen starting on February 9, they aim to avoid this mistake and are now introducing part of the new arsenal. For the first time, there is info about the seasonal weapon from Season 13. Additionally, you’ll get a closer look at guns and rewards from challenging activities.

This is the seasonal weapon: The grenade launcher “Salvager’s Salvo” is the new seasonal weapon of Season 13.

This is a breach-loaded grenade launcher. You initially only have one shot until you load a new grenade – think of the infamous weapon “The Mountaintop”. Such guns consume special ammo in Destiny 2.

Salvager’s Salvo reminds of a wooden version of The Mountaintop

Where to get the grenade launcher? Bungie continues the approach from Season 12 for seasonal weapons. Like with the sniper rifle “Adored”, you can earn the weapon through a quest. You can complete these in the 3 core activities.

  • Strikes (PvE)
  • Crucible (PvP)
  • Gambit (PvEvP)

Once you’ve earned Salvager’s Salvo, you can accept follow-up quests from Zavala, Shaxx, and the Drifter to enhance the weapon with an ornament.

We currently don’t know what the quests will look like or what perks Salvager’s Salvo has. But we already know that breach-loaded grenade launchers will be revamped in Season 13: Destiny 2 heavily adjusts the sandbox for Season 13 – Major buffs and nerfs

The Season of the Chosen wants to lure you into the Nightfall and Trials

This is what you get in the Nightfall: For some time now, Guardians have known that 3 popular guns from Destiny 1 are returning and can only be earned through the Nightfall: The Ordeal.

  • The Swarm – a heavy machine gun
  • The Palindrome – a hand cannon
  • Shadow Price – an auto rifle

Bungie has now shown what the polished returnees look like in Destiny 2 – big surprise, almost identical:

These 3 returnees want to lure you into the Nightfall

Here’s how to increase your chances: The higher you set the difficulty of the Nightfall, the greater the chance of receiving one of the three weapons at the end of the activity.

  • However, the drop is not guaranteed even on Grandmaster.
  • If you achieve a Platinum or Gold score, the chance increases further. So take down champions.
  • Only through the Grandmaster difficulty will you have a chance at the adept version of the mentioned weapons. This gives you access to adept mods and you receive a stats bonus if the weapon is a full masterwork.

What special adept mods are coming in Season 13 or what rolls you might find on The Swarm, The Palindrome, and Shadow Price are currently unknown.

New loot in the Trials of Osiris from Season 13

Bungie recently teased the new armor from the endgame PvP activity Trials of Osiris and whetted the Guardians’ appetites.

  • Now we have a better look at the Trials gear (cover image)
  • But there is also more information about the fresh weapons and cosmetics

For these weapons, you’ll sweat: The new image shows 3 new weapons that expand the loot pool: An auto rifle, a hand cannon, and a sword.

For the Trials weapons, you must sweat
  • The auto rifle strongly resembles “The Messenger” from the original Trials variant.
  • The sword is modeled after the “Grail of Temptation” from Season 11.
  • The hand cannon appears to be a 180 or 140 variant and was briefly featured in the Season 13 announcement trailer.
  • The weapons can also come as adept versions from the Flawless chest in addition to the normal versions.

We know nothing about the names of the Egyptian-themed cosmetics. By the way, we also can’t share any information about the perks or whether these are all the new Trials weapons.

These cosmetics are available: With a bit of luck and after winning matches as well as Flawless victories, you have a chance to earn a new ghost shell, a sparrow, and a Trials ship. These items should serve to show off.

Is that all the new loot from Season 13?

What else is coming: No, these are not all the new weapons you can hunt in the Season of the Chosen. We still do not know all the loot that will await you starting February 9. However, this has already been announced:

  • For each core activity, two new weapons will be added. So for Strikes, Crucible, and Gambit.
  • We know of two new Exotics coming with Season 13: The Solar Bow “Ticuus’s Divination” and a currently secret Exotic from Tex Mechanica.
  • New armor sets are on the way – one of them has already become a Destiny meme.
  • The weapons from the Dreaming City and the Moon will receive new perks and infusion caps.
  • Season 13 is set to bring 3 new armor Exotics that you will farm in legendary Lost Sectors.
  • Bungie has already shown more Cabal weapons. These will be earned through seasonal activities and, for example, the Season Pass.
  • 3 very unpopular and underused Exotics will be thoroughly overhauled and revamped – more on this will be available soon on MeinMMO.
The legendary weapons in Cabal style resemble the Leviathan raid

What do you think of the presented weapons? Can you not wait to hunt for loot and would like to take a detour into the Nightfall or the Trials? Or is the fact that you have already seen many of the guns somewhere, somehow, bothering you? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.

In the Season of the Chosen, the Umbral Engrams are coming back: Destiny 2 is bringing back the loot mechanic in Season 13 that many of you liked

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WoW: Finally – Leveling Adventurers is Easier Again

The Adventure Table in WoW: Shadowlands has been fixed. If you enjoy leveling up your champions, you can now enjoy it again.

The Adventure Table essentially offers the follower missions from WoW: Shadowlands. For small amounts of Anima, you can send adventurers and troops on quests to obtain special rewards. You can earn gold, Anima, and gear, but also mounts and pets.

The missions are carried out by adventurers, who first need to be leveled up in order to be effective. An adventurer at level 12 offers little help in a mission designed for level 60. They will easily fall to the ground in one or two hits, which increases the likelihood of mission failure.

WoW XP missions spawning again
The XP missions are appearing again, as seen in the top right. Image source: wowhead

What was the problem? XP missions that were particularly good for leveling only appeared up to a certain point. After all major campaign missions were completed, no new XP missions appeared.

This was mainly a problem for Night Fae players, but Necrolords could also skillfully complete campaigns to the point where no XP missions appeared.

This is particularly problematic because players still unlock new adventurers week after week, who then start at level 1. Leveling them up later is time-consuming, as you essentially send them on “suicide missions” and plan for defeat XP.

What has Blizzard changed now? A hotfix has now ensured that the coveted XP missions also reappear when you have completed all campaign missions. This should make it easier to level up new adventurers at lower levels later on. This is also important because the level of the additional troops is based on the average level of the adventurers. If you leave some adventurers at level 1, it also ensures that your troops are at a lower level.

Do you still regularly use the mission table? Or have you already acquired all relevant rewards and hardly care about it anymore?

Why the Anima system is really good is explained to you here by Cortyn.

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  1. wowhead.com

Diablo 4: Release excluded in 2021 – players continue to hope for BlizzConline

The release date of Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 is still far off. Blizzard recently commented on the releases during the financial call.

What did Blizzard say? Neither Diablo 4 nor Overwatch 2 has a specific release date. Fans have already hoped that Blizzard could announce a release in 2021.

But these hopes have now been dashed. As Blizzard revealed in a conference about the latest financial figures, Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 are not planned titles for the current year 2021.

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What exactly did they say? Blizzard mentions that WoW is currently strong and revenues will grow as a result. (via PCGamer)

“We expect Blizzard’s net revenue to grow, given the momentum of World of Warcraft and the other growth initiatives we have in place,” said Activision’s Chief Financial Officer Dennis Durkin during the conference call. “Our outlook does not include the launch of Diablo 4 or Overwatch 2 in 2021.”

But don’t worry. While you wait for Diablo 4, 8 other hack & slays are coming in 2021.

What are fans hoping for at BlizzConline 2021?

This is coming up: The BlizzConline starts on February 19, 2021. The BlizzCon is taking place online this year due to Corona, and everyone is invited to watch. The Blizzard team has already confirmed that Diablo 4 will be on the agenda and has also given a teaser about what it could be.

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The campfire scene from Diablo 4 that was shown to players during the last BlizzCon

While we are at it: Our next update will be during the BlizzConline, instead of the usual blog. We have read some guesses about what it could be, and we want to assure you that it will be something really exciting. Without ruining the surprise, we can say that it relates to a new version of the campfire scene that we showed you at the last BlizzCon.

Diablo 4 quarterly update

So it seems to be a presentation of a new class. So far, we know about Druid, Barbarian and Sorceress in Diablo 4. Players are counting on an announcement of a class at the BlizzConline.

Some players still have hope that Blizzard might narrow down the release window for Diablo 4 at least during the BlizzConline. Even if it wouldn’t be a specific release date, but just a timeframe.

For others, the hope for BlizzCon content lies on important information regarding gameplay features of Diablo 4.

“Yes, I don’t think we will get a release date for D4. However, they said in the last quarterly report that there will be a big update for D4 during the BlizzCon. I hope it’s not just new classes, but they also talk about endgame, crafting, and trading,” writes GPA3 on reddit.

What are you looking forward to the most in Diablo 4? If you are excited about the social features, then there is good news. Because Blizzard stated about Diablo 4: It will not be an MMO – But …

Did you expect a release date for Diablo 4 in 2021, or was it clear to you that Blizzard would want to keep the title in the oven longer? Please share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss them with other players.

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CoD Warzone: New Update fixes annoying Stim Glitch – This will change today

Today, on February 5th, the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone receives the new update 1.31. The patch is supposed to fix the recurring Stim glitch and issues with weapons from the CoD Cold War arsenal. The playlist will also be refreshed. Find out here what else the patch notes reveal.

What is the new update about? Currently, the first joint season of CoD Black Ops Cold War and Warzone is in full swing and the developers continue to work diligently on the game. The Battle Royale receives a new update today, on 02/05, that is supposed to fix some annoying issues.

By the way, something is also changing regarding the cheating issue: After criticism: CoD Warzone bans 60,000 cheaters, wants to improve countermeasures

When exactly is the new update coming? Update 1.31 has been available since 8:00 AM on February 5th (German time).

Warzone Update 1.31 from February 5th – The patch notes say

This is how the playlist changes in the Battle Royale:

  • For the Battle Royale on the Verdansk map, Panzer Royale is coming
  • For Plunder, the Quads format is coming, Cash: Blood Money Trios will be removed
  • For Rebirth Island, Resurgence Trios remains
The Stim is being fixed again – hopefully it works this time

General changes:

  • A new fix against the infinite Stim glitch. The issue has returned 5 times already and allowed players to survive in gas by abusing Stims. For many, this will likely be the most important change in the new updates.
  • The match bonus and kill XP reward in Kingslayer mode have been adjusted

Weapons:

  • The timing for replenishing ammunition on an “Empty Reload” has been adjusted for weapons from Black Ops Cold War. This should finally fix the reloading issue where, for example, sprinting at the end of the animation would completely break the reload.
Stitch is the cover operator of the season

Operators: 

  • Some operator missions for Stitch (new since season 1) should now grant correct progress

Gunsmith:

  • The visual display for the “Heavy Handed” sledgehammer in the loadout menu has been fixed

Quarters:

  • A problem was fixed that displayed a different progress status for the next level in the quarters for higher prestige levels than what was shown in the upper banner in the main menu of the game.

Store: 

  • Tier skips were removed from “Modern Warfare” bundles 
  • The preview of the watch from the “Hot Shot” bundle now displays the correct time
  • Some minor issues with images, icons, or names have been fixed

More bug fixes:

  • A crash on game startup caused by changes in Windows GDI32 has been fixed

What do you think of the changes? Do you believe the developers will finally manage to eradicate the Stim glitch completely this time?

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  1. Treyarch

LoL: This is how the new “Lunar Beast” event works and these skins are available

In League of Legends started on February 4 the new “Lunar Beast” event, through which you can earn various rewards and which brought new skins to the game. We at MeinMMO reveal everything important about the event.

What kind of event is this?

Lunar-Beast (Moon Zodiac) is a special event corresponding to the Chinese New Year. During the event, there is a special Battle Pass, specific missions, and thematic skins.

How long does the “Lunar Beast” event last?

The event runs from February 4 at 10:00 PM to March 9 at 8:59 AM.

What rewards are there?

Through the additional missions, you can earn tokens that can be exchanged for Chroma-skins, symbols, and frames.

What about ARURF?

During the event, the special mode ARURF is available again. In it, you play the fast mode “Ultra Rapid Fire”, but with random champions.

How much does the new Battle Pass cost?

The Lunar Beast Pass is available for 1,650 RP and includes 200 Moon Zodiac tokens 2021 and 4 Moon Zodiac Orbs 2021. Additionally, there are extra milestones through which you can gain Prestige points and experience boosters.

An overview of the event and the new skins can be seen in this trailer video:

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The missions and rewards available in the “Lunar Beast” event

What missions need to be completed? Whether you purchase the new Battle Pass or not, there are new tasks and rewards for every player in League of Legends. Some missions have two objectives; you only need to complete one of them to collect the reward.

From February 4:

MissionObjective 1Objective 2Reward
The Hunt BeginsYou must collect 20 points. Points are earned for games with friends, wins, and lossesMoon Zodiac Event Symbol + 15 Tokens
Gather Your TeamPlay 1 game in a group with at least one friendPlay 5 games15 Tokens
This is a Team SportAchieve 40 kills/assistsPlay 5 games15 Tokens
A Team That Strikes TogetherDestroy the first tower two times with your team.Play 5 games15 Tokens

From February 11:

MissionObjective 1Objective 2Reward
The HuntYou must collect 20 points. Points are earned for 12 kills/assists in a match, wins, and losses.15 Tokens
Eyes onAchieve a vision score of 100 in your gamesPlay 5 games15 Tokens
Charity RunCollect 12,000 GoldPlay 5 games15 Tokens
The Mystical ArtsDeal 20,000 magic damage to champions in a gamePlay 5 games15 Tokens

From February 18:

MissionObjective 1Objective 2Reward
The Finish LineYou must collect 20 points. Points are earned for the kill of the Baron, wins, and losses.Moon Zodiac Event Symbol + 15 Tokens
A Little SoulWith your team, gain a dragon soulPlay 5 games15 Tokens
It Must Be QuickWin 1 game in “U.R.F. (All Random)” modePlay 5 games15 Tokens
Combat ReadinessDeal 20,000 normal damage to champions in a gamePlay 5 games15 Tokens

From February 25:

MissionObjective 1Objective 2Reward
The Hunt BeginsYou must collect 20 points. Points are earned for kills or assists that end in “9”, wins, and losses.18 Tokens + Eternal Capsule
A First SignGet first blood with your teamPlay 3 games9 Tokens
From Waste to TreasureDestroy the first tower with your teamPlay 3 games9 Tokens
Good CardsWin 1 gamePlay 3 games9 Tokens

What rewards are there? In the corresponding event shop, you can exchange your Zodiac tokens for special rewards. The highlight is likely the Moon Zodiac Fiora skin in Prestige edition, which you can obtain for 2,000 tokens.

Special items from the event:

  • “Moon Zodiac” Prestige Points Symbol + 100 Prestige Points 2021 – 2200 Tokens
  • “Moon Zodiac Fiora (Prestige Edition)” + Symbol and Frame – 2000 Tokens
  • “Moon Zodiac Fiora (Vitality)” Chroma + Symbol – 300 Tokens
  • “Moon Zodiac Viego (Vitality)” Chroma + Symbol – 300 Tokens
  • “Moon Zodiac Darius (Vitality)” Chroma + Symbol – 300 Tokens
  • “Moon Zodiac Alistar (Vitality)” Chroma + Symbol – 300 Tokens
  • “Moon Zodiac Jarvan IV (Vitality)” Chroma + Symbol – 300 Tokens
  • “Moon Zodiac Aphelios (Vitality)” Chroma + Symbol – 300 Tokens
  • “Moon Zodiac Annie (Vitality)” Chroma + Symbol – 300 Tokens
  • Moon Zodiac Fiora (Frame and Symbol) – 250 Tokens
  • Moon Zodiac Viego (Frame and Symbol) – 250 Tokens
  • Moon Zodiac Darius (Frame and Symbol) – 250 Tokens
  • Moon Zodiac Alistar (Frame and Symbol) – 250 Tokens
  • Moon Zodiac Jarvan IV (Frame and Symbol) – 250 Tokens
  • Moon Zodiac Aphelios (Frame and Symbol) – 250 Tokens
  • Moon Zodiac Annie (Frame and Symbol) – 250 Tokens
  • Moon Zodiac Orb 2021 – 200 Tokens

Small Legends Eggs:

  • “Small Legend” Egg (1st Edition) – 600 Tokens
  • “Small Legend” Egg (2nd Edition) – 600 Tokens
  • “Small Legend” Egg (3rd Edition) – 600 Tokens
  • “Small Legend” Egg (4th Edition) – 600 Tokens
  • “Small Legend” Egg (5th Edition) – 600 Tokens
  • “Small Legend” Egg (6th Edition) – 600 Tokens
  • Random “Small Legend” Egg (1st–7th Edition) – 300 Tokens

Various:

  • Mysterious Sticker: 60 Tokens
  • Random Champion Shard: 50 Tokens
  • 3 Keys: 180 Tokens
  • 1 Key: 60 Tokens
  • 1 Key Fragment: 20 Tokens
  • 100 Blue Essences: 10 Tokens
  • 10 Blue Essences – 1 Token

New Moon Zodiac and Crystal Rose Skins

What skins does the event bring? On the one hand, you can buy 7 new Moon Zodiac skins. They all cost 1,350 RP and include the newest champion Viego.

Fiora’s skin is also available in a Prestige version. We used it for the title image.

In addition to the Moon Zodiac skins, there are also 4 other characters that have received a Crystal Rose skin. These also cost 1,350 RP:

What is in the Battle Pass? Through the pass, you can unlock additional missions and rewards. These bring Prestige points, Blue Essences, stickers, and experience boosters.

However, you will mainly receive more tokens that you can then spend in the event shop.

If you want to win your matches in LoL to complete missions, you might want to rely on this item:

LoL: An item is so strong that it is suddenly used on all lanes

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The head of Bethesda, Robert A. Altman, has passed away

As Bethesda announced on Twitter, Robert A. Altman has passed away. He founded the company ZeniMax in 1999 and had been its CEO since then.

Who was Robert A. Altman? Altman was born in 1947 and was a trained lawyer like his father. After several years in various law firms, he founded the company ZeniMax Media in 1999 together with Christopher Weaver.

Weaver was the founder of Bethesda Softworks, which was integrated as a subsidiary into ZeniMax. However, he left the company in 2002.

Until his death, Altman was CEO and Chairperson of the company.

Altman maintained constant email contact during the pandemic

This is how Bethesda said goodbye: On Twitter, the publisher announced on February 4 that Robert A. Altman had passed away. They referred to him as a “true visionary, friend, and a person who believed in the spirit of people and the power of what they can achieve together.”

The tweet also includes an anecdote from the time of the Corona pandemic. He reportedly sent out an email to employees every week to stay in touch with everyone. One of those emails was also published in the image:

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To conclude the emotional post, it says:

We are proud to carry on the values and principles that Robert taught us. Our thoughts are with Robert’s family, who are also part of our company family and have always treated us as their own.

What is part of ZeniMax? One part of ZeniMax is the company Bethesda. They are known for games like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Other subsidiaries include:

Despite or perhaps because of its broad portfolio, ZeniMax was purchased by Microsoft in September 2020. For a remarkable sum:

Microsoft has just bought Bethesda and ZeniMax – For 7.5 billion US dollars

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WoW Shadowlands: These 4 mounts are allegedly already in the game, but no one can find them

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands has been out for several months now and has brought a wealth of content, including dozens of new mounts. However, some of the mounts that have been found in the files have yet to be obtained by any player.

What are these mounts? According to data miners from wowhead, there are 84 new mounts in WoW Shadowlands, most of which have already been found. Back in June 2020, before release, we introduced you to the new mounts of Shadowlands.

However, some of these rideable mounts have yet to be obtained by any player in the live version. They may be missing either the corresponding achievements, the puzzles have not been solved yet, or they have since been removed from the data.

We present to you four mounts that are said to exist in WoW Shadowlands but have not yet been found. Perhaps you can provide the crucial hint.

1. Slime Serpent

The Slime Serpent is already visible in the game. It moves through the slime pools in the dungeon Plaguefall after the second boss. It is a different color variant of N’Zoth’s black serpent in green and brown tones.

According to Principal Game Designer Muffinus, the serpent should already be in the game and available (via wowhead). Only how to obtain it has yet to be discovered by anyone. Apparently, it is one of the puzzle mounts that requires a series of tasks to be completed.

Fans of these puzzles have gathered in a Discord server to try and crack the riddle. Apparently, Plaguefall plays an important role in this. A video from the beta already shows a player obtaining the serpent in the dungeon:

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2. Bonehoof Tauralus

The Tauralus shares a model with the Covenant mount of the Necrolords, which can be earned by defeating the bone carvers there. It is listed as a drop from the rare enemy Tahonta in Maldraxxus.

Although players have reportedly obtained the Tauralus in beta according to wowhead, no one has managed to do so in the live version yet. In WoW, it is still listed as a drop from the rare enemy, but apparently, no one has had that much luck – or there is a secret prerequisite that no one knows. The Necrolords are listed as a covenant in the journal, so perhaps the Tauralus is only available to Necrolords.

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The Tauralus in the collection.

Update: MeinMMO reader Elaric reports that the Tauralus drops regularly and that he has already seen it drop from Tahonta. So anyone who wants it should not give up.

3. Deathbringer‘s Flayedwing

The third mount is a type of undead Rylak, a flying creature with two bone heads. It is said to be obtained through the world achievement “Deathbringer”, which, however, does not appear in the achievement overview.

According to wowhead, this is a PvP achievement whose requirements have been removed, making it currently impossible to complete. It may be reintroduced in a later patch, perhaps with the upcoming mini-update.

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The Flayedwing in the collection.

4. Bonecleaver‘s Skullboar

The last mount on this list reportedly comes from Sabriel the Bonecleaver. Necrolords can unlock it through their animal handler and then challenge it. Sabriel should be able to drop two mounts: the still missing Skullboar and an armored Bonehoof Tauralus that players have already obtained (not to be confused with the normal Bonehoof Tauralus in spot 2 on this list).

For the boar, there is not even an entry in the collection, and its model has also been removed. If one tries to access it, one only sees a white horse. It is quite possible that the boar has completely disappeared from the game and is currently unavailable.

What do you think about the missing mounts? Have you found any of them or are you still searching for them? Leave us a comment, and maybe you can help fill in the missing information about the mounts.

If you want to acquire another new mount, you can now buy the Blizzcon Ice Bear Schneesturm. It is available for Blizzard’s 30th anniversary in a collection with goodies and comes with some cool features.

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Sea of Thieves: Developers help father create a pirate adventure for his son

A father asked the developers of the pirate game Sea of Thieves if they could help with a real treasure hunt for his 6-year-old son. They did, and it resulted in a wonderful adventure and a special treasure for the boy.

What happened? In November 2020, the father, using the nickname Trent, tweeted the developers of Sea of Thieves. His six-year-old son is a huge fan of the game, and he would love to realize a real pirate adventure.

Trent had already bought a treasure chest and was working on a puzzle. He hoped that the writers of Sea of Thieves could help him, as he described himself as untalented.

The father wanted to do something nice for his son, who had a tough time due to COVID and could only play with his father. The adventure was meant to distract him from the situation.

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Did he succeed? Yes. As Trent revealed, developers Gregg Mayles and Mike Chapman, both in leadership positions at developer Rare, reached out after the call.

The father sent both of them information about their hometown and received the corresponding support from the developers.

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Developers help with tips and a great treasure

What exactly did the help look like? The developers of Sea of Thieves sent the father a box with several puzzles that were supposed to be hidden at the respective treasure hunt locations in the real environment.

Additionally, there was a special treasure for the son. It contained:

  • A special Xbox controller
  • A cap
  • A pirate mug
  • A game
  • A letter signed by Mayles and Chapman

The father recorded the entire treasure hunt and shared excerpts on Twitter and Reddit:

https://twitter.com/nutlug03/status/1356734168508620801

At the end of the adventure journey, the son thanked the developers warmly.

How is Sea of Thieves doing? The pirate MMO was released in June on Steam and showed good player numbers in January. At its peak, there were almost 53,000 players online on the platform alone.

In addition, a season system has recently been introduced. Through this, new rewards can be earned, and there will regularly be new content and “Quality of Life” adjustments. We at MeinMMO have conducted an interview with the developers accordingly:

Head of Sea of Thieves explains: ‘We reward you when you fail’

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Why now is the best time to play the Cayo Perico Heist in GTA Online

In GTA Online, you should play the Cayo Perico Heist right now if you want to make a lot of loot. But you should hurry.

What is the Cayo Perico Heist? Heists are robberies that you usually complete with up to four players. Cayo Perico is the latest heist in GTA Online and was released with a major update released on December 15, 2020. It is also a big exception, as you can complete the heist solo. In the heist, you must travel to the island of drug lord El Rubio and steal various items.

That’s why you should play the Cayo Perico Heist now: As part of the weekly rewards that change every week, players are currently getting extra cash.

Although the heist is already very lucrative, there is now even more money on top. So if you are thinking about how to make more GTA$ or if you wanted to try the heist, now is the perfect time to do so.

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The heist takes you to the island of Cayo Perico.

There is plenty of extra loot, no planning costs

This is how much money you can get per run now: Without the weekly bonus, the heist brings in around 4-5 million GTA$ per run. This amount consists of the completed objectives, for which you are rewarded with money. A list of all objectives and rewards can be found in our Guide to the Heists of GTA Online.

Now, with the weekly bonus, you will receive 50% extra for each stolen objective that you complete in the heist. Here are some examples of the objectives from the heist:

  • Alcohol: Originally around 900,000 dollars, now 1,350,000 dollars
  • Necklace: Originally 1,000,000 dollars, now 1,500,000 dollars
  • Owner’s Loan: 1,100,000 dollars, now 1,650,000 dollars

You can now get significantly more money from the heist. If you try the heist on the “Hard” difficulty, check this out: Video shows how to win the Cayo Perico Heist on “hard”

GTA Online Cayo Perico Loot Gold
There’s a fat loot waiting for you.

Additionally, you save the planning costs before starting the heist as part of the event.

What are planning costs? Normally, you pay a certain basic fee before starting a heist. In this case, 25,000 dollars would be due. Thanks to the bonuses, there are no planning costs for the Cayo Perico Heist for a week.

How long is the bonus active in-game? The bonuses remain active for one week. So you can count on the extra loot until February 11.

Will you use the week to play the Cayo Perico Heist? If so, you can take a look at what discounts and benefits the weekly bonuses bring: In GTA Online, there’s now the Squaddie – Is it worth buying?

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RTX 3080 or RTX 3060: Who is Nvidia’s cheaper graphics card for?

At the end of February, the GeForce RTX 3060 will launch, the smallest RTX 3000 graphics card. This provides interested parties with another graphics card option. MeinMMO explains who should consider the graphics card priced at 319 euros and for whom the RTX 3080 remains the better deal.

What is the RTX 3060? Nvidia introduced the GeForce RTX 3060 at CES 2021 alongside mobile RTX 3000 graphics cards. It is the smallest card in the lineup. Currently, the Ti variant is still the smallest version, as the RTX 3060 Ti sold out quickly.

Who is the graphics card aimed at? Nvidia targets its new mid-range graphics card primarily at gamers who want to play in full detail at Full HD. The RTX 3060 offers an entry into the world of ray tracing at a price of 329 US dollars, while the RTX 3080 is priced at 699 US dollars.

Both graphics cards are very similar, as they use the same architecture (Ampere) and both aim to provide gameplay with a stable 60 FPS while ray tracing is activated.

What you should note: Currently, there is no official release date for the RTX 3060, and thus no independent tests are available yet. However, the technical specifications are known and can be easily compared with other models. We will have to wait a little longer until tests appear. Tests for the RTX 3080 and the slightly faster Ti variant of the RTX 3060 are already online.

In the title image: Nvidia’s RTX 3080 and RTX 3060 Ti.

Overview of RTX 3080 and RTX 3060:

RTX 3080RTX 3060
CUDA Cores87043584
Base Clock1440 Mhz1320 Mhz
Boost Clock1710 Mhz1780 Mhz
Memory Size10 GB GDDR6X12 GB GDDR6
Memory Interface Width320-bit192-bit
Power Consumption in Watts320170
RTX 3080 and RTX 3060 compared

RTX 3080 vs RTX 3060: What are the differences?

Different memory: The RTX 3060 has more memory at 12 GB compared to the RTX 3080, which has only 10 GB. Nvidia explained in its official blog post that the 192-bit wide memory interface would only allow 6 or 12 GB. Therefore, they opted for 12 GB of video memory.

While the RTX 3080 appears to have less memory on paper, it offers significantly faster video memory. This features a 320-bit memory interface, providing much more bandwidth than the RTX 3060 with its 192-bit interface. This allows for significantly more data.

This is likely to be the better option in the long run, as 6 GB is no longer sufficient for many games nowadays. For many modern games, 8 GB is recommended.

Power consumption: While the RTX 3080 has a power consumption of 320 watts, the RTX 3060 is more economical. It only requires 170 watts, meaning you don’t need such a strong power supply. While Nvidia recommends a 750-watt power supply for the RTX 3080, it is 550 watts for the RTX 3060.

CUDA Cores: CUDA stands for “Compute Unified Device Architecture” and refers to an interface for computers that utilize the graphics processors. It was developed by Nvidia. In simple terms, the more CUDA cores a GPU has, the more powerful it is.

This is where the biggest difference between the two graphics cards lies: While the RTX 3060 offers 3584 CUDA cores, the RTX 3080 has more than double at 8704. This naturally provides significantly more performance with the RTX 3080.

RTX 3080 or RTX 3060: Who should buy which graphics card?

Nvidia clearly targets mid-range gamers with the RTX 3060. This refers to players who are willing to spend more money on their gaming PC but generally do not want to spend more than 400 euros on a graphics card.

With the RTX 3060, they are targeting users who are already gaming in the mid-range with a comparable graphics card like a GeForce GTX 1060 or a Radeon RX 480 and want new hardware for top titles like Cyberpunk 2077.

RTX 3060 comparison
The performance of the RTX 3060 is significantly ahead of the GTX 1060 and slightly ahead of the RTX 2060.

The RTX 3080, priced around 700 euros, is significantly more expensive than the RTX 3060 but also offers correspondingly more performance. However, not every gamer should opt for the more expensive version.

Here’s what you should consider when buying a graphics card:

  • The RTX 3060 is suitable especially for gamers whose current graphics card can no longer handle new top titles with stable 60 FPS and want to play in Full HD.
  • The RTX 3080 is aimed at gamers who want more than Full HD and is primarily targeted at players with 4K resolution. Competitive gamers should consider the RTX 3080 in general.
  • For those who want Full HD frame rates exceeding 100 FPS, the RTX 3070 is also worth looking at. The price for the Founder’s Edition is 499 euros.
  • For the sake of completeness, the RTX 3090 should also be mentioned. At a price of over 1500 euros, it is not relevant for the average gamer and appeals more to enthusiasts.

Alternatives: What about the RTX 3060 Ti?

Nvidia released the RTX 3060 Ti as a slightly faster variant of the RTX 3060 at the end of December 2020. This is a graphics card primarily aimed at competing with AMD in the mid-range in the WQHD area. The GameStar praises the high performance of the new graphics card in their test.

RTX 3060 vs RTX 3060 Ti comparison:

RTX 3060 TiRTX 3060
CUDA Cores48643584
Base Clock1441 Mhz1320 Mhz
Boost Clock1670 Mhz1780 Mhz
Memory Size8 GB GDDR612 GB GDDR6
Memory Interface Width256-bit192-bit
Power Consumption in Watts200170
Comparison of RTX 3080 and RTX 3060

With a suggested retail price of 399 euros, it is priced around 100 euros above the RTX 3060 and is also an interesting alternative for gamers who want to play in Full HD.

RTX 3080: Availability will remain a problem in 2021

This is how availability looks: What applies to the RTX 3080 at the moment is likely to also apply to the release of the RTX 3060: Availability is expected to be severely limited, and not every interested party will be able to take a card home in the end.

Currently, it is also expected that availability will remain tight until summer 2021.

This other RTX graphics card is coming in 2021: Throughout the year, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti could also launch. So far, there are only rumors about when the card will come. However, it is very likely that the Ti variant of the RTX 3080 will be equipped with 20 GB of video memory. Everything we currently know about the Ti model has been summarized for you in our article.

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Pokémon GO: Red or Green Edition? These Shinys spawn during the Kanto Tour

In Pokémon GO the Kanto Tour 2021 is starting soon. For the event, you can buy tickets and then choose the red or green edition. Which Shinys spawn where?

What kind of event is this? On Saturday, February 20, 2021, the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto will take place. All 150 Pokémon that were first discovered in the Kanto region can appear there as Shiny. There is also a chance to catch a Shiny Mew.

For players, the question is: Should I participate for free or buy a ticket for it? If you are still unsure, we will help you clarify that. Pokémon GO wants 12 € for the Kanto Tour ticket – Who is it worth for?

If you have been able to clarify this question for yourself and have decided to buy a ticket, the choice of edition still remains. Red or green?

Which edition of the Kanto Tour to take?

How does it work with the ticket? After the purchase and at the start of the event, you will be prompted in the game to choose one of the editions, red or green. After that, you can participate in the event.

The editions differ in which spawns you encounter in the wild through incense items.

Depending on the edition, your shiny chances increase with certain Pokémon.

How do you choose an edition? To be able to choose an edition, you need the ticket for 12 €. Once you have purchased it, it continues as follows:

  • Start Pokémon GO
  • Open your inventory with your items
  • Tap on your ticket for the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
  • Now choose red or green – depending on your preference
  • Once you have chosen a color, you must confirm it by tapping on “Yes”
  • Once you have confirmed the edition, there is no going back. The choice is final.

Kanto Tour red edition: Spawns and Shinys

These Pokémon spawn: If you have chosen the red edition, the following Pokémon will spawn when you use incense:

  • Rettan,
  • Myrapla,
  • Menki,
  • Fukano,
  • Sichlor,
  • Elektek

These are the Shinys: With the red edition, the chances of certain Shinys in the game increase. How high the chances are remains unclear.

  • Bisasam, Glumanda, Schiggy, Taubsi, Rettan, Pikachu, Nidoran♀, Myrapla, Digda, Menki, Fukano, Ponita, Muschas, Traumato, Krabby, Kicklee, Schlurp, Sichlor, Elektek, Evoli, Kabuto and Dratini.

Kanto Tour green edition: Spawns and Shinys

These Pokémon spawn: If you have chosen the green edition, the following Pokémon will spawn when you use incense:

  • Sandan,
  • Vulpix,
  • Mauzi,
  • Knofensa,
  • Magmar,
  • Pinsir

These are the Shinys: With the green edition, the chances of certain Shinys in the game increase. How high the chances are remains unclear.

  • Bisasam, Glumanda, Schiggy, Taubsi, Pikachu, Sandan, Nidoran♂, Vulpix, Mauzi, Enton, Knofensa, Kleinstein, Owei, Nockchan, Smogon, Tangela, Seeper, Magmar, Pinsir, Evoli, Amonitas and Dratini.

In summary

In the following graphic, you can see all spawns and Shinys at a glance and can compare directly side by side which edition is worth it for you.

Pokémon-GO-Rot-und-Grün-Kanto-Tour-Infografik

Ask your friends: If you are friends with other trainers who are also participating in the Kanto Tour, it can be beneficial to coordinate with them. If one chooses the red edition and the other chooses the green, you can exchange Shinys and spawns with each other.

What you should pay attention to: The event is mainly about the Shinys. You won’t find a Pokémon in either the red or the green version that is so incredibly strong in terms of its stats that it justifies a purchase on that basis alone.

So mainly look at which Shinys you are still missing and which ones you want to collect. Or coordinate within your group and agree in advance that you want to trade some.

Are you counting on technical help for the Kanto Tour? Whether a Pokéball Plus or the GO Plus is still worth it in 2021, find out here.

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WoW: Even at 78, this Twitch streamer still raids heroically

At 78 years old, is one too old for World of Warcraft? This “WoW Grandma” proves the opposite – even raiding heroically and visiting mythical dungeons.

When thinking of players of World of Warcraft, most likely have a player base in the age range of 14 to 40 years in mind. These are fresh newcomers, and the oldest are former students who started back when it was released. But there are also some WoW players who have quite a few more years under their belt and still

One such example is “Wowgrandma78,” who enjoys some popularity on Twitch.

Who is she anyway? On her Twitch channel, “WoW Grandma” shares a little about herself. She is – as the name suggests – 78 years old and has been playing video games actively since 1998. She started with World of Warcraft in December 2004, back in the Vanilla days, shortly after the game’s release. Since early 2020, she has also been streaming on Twitch and entertaining some viewers – in just under a year, she has already built up over 25,000 followers.

Good vibes characterize her stream: In the streams of WowGrandma78, there is usually a positive atmosphere, which is also due to the streamer herself. She is usually quite calm and always has a few encouraging words when things don’t go according to plan. She is so warm-hearted and funny that you can’t help but smile. Recently, she praised one of her fellow players and explained that he “plays like he’s on crack – even though I know that’s not true.”

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But if we’re honest: Who wouldn’t be motivated by an older lady lifting you up with positive words?

What does she do? In World of Warcraft, the “WoW Grandma” primarily plays her restoration Druid. She is quite active with it. Anyone who thinks that such an elderly lady can’t have much in the tank is mistaken. She is active both in heroic Castle Nathria and in dungeons of the “Mythic+” category. She has even made it to the difficulty “Mythic+14” – thus achieving accomplishments that many younger players still struggle with.

Could you imagine still playing WoW or another game so actively at an old age and even streaming?

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Are you annoyed by Stim Glitchers in CoD Warzone? Take a look at how they are hunted

The Stim Glitch is currently ruining matches for many fair players in Call of Duty: Warzone. But it doesn’t always go well for the scummy cheaters.

What is the Stim Glitch? The Stim Glitch refers to bugs in Call of Duty: Warzone that allow unfair players to survive for extended periods or even indefinitely in the deadly gas outside the play area.

Fair players often find themselves confused or annoyed in the last circle of the play area, having no chance of winning. When the cheaters are just doing their thing, there really is no way to win. But when the Stim Glitchers become bolder, stay near the last gas circle, or take another contract, things get exciting.

Because not everyone is willing to tolerate the behaviors of the cheaters, and the discussion platform reddit provides some satisfying evidence.

Glitch hunters celebrated on reddit

For example, the player “Stealthy”. In a trio match, he returned from the Gulag just before the end of the round and spotted a player with an active “Most Wanted” contract in the gas. However, the player was well outside the circle, and although it meant the end of the match for Stealthy’s team, he took down the Glitcher marked on the map:

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Our next hero of the Warzone is the player “BobTheBurger”. He got the tip about the Stim cheater from a bounty contract and bravely drove his brightly painted truck towards the enemy. He also sacrificed his solo round to take down the Glitcher and can be proud of himself:

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In the next clip, the Stim Glitcher picked the wrong team to mess with. Because the guys are clearly pros at dealing with cheaters. They knew exactly how to track him down and eliminate him. “Cagey”, “Nori”, and “Soba” found the enemy with a reconnaissance drone outside the play area and hunted him down to the well-deserved victory. The kill was made with the currently very strong M16:

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Another clip shows how the team with player “Ludo Sanders” takes down a Glitcher just before the match ends. The cheater tried to attack the team, but Ludo can eliminate the Glitcher on the roof of the airport with a headshot from over 250 meters away and celebrates the kill with his entire team:

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Unfortunately, there are many types of cheaters in the Warzone, and time and again players encounter unfair soldiers who cheat to gain an advantage. Currently, the battle royale is suffering severely from the large number of players using unfair tricks to secure or simplify their victory.

The developers repeatedly ban players and recently pushed 60,000 cheat accounts out of the game. However, demands for a strict and automatic anti-cheat system are growing louder. The developers’ current approach is simply not far enough for many players.

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Genshin Impact: Guide to the Photo Event – How to Take the Perfect Shot

In Genshin Impact, the event “Joy in Five Colors” is currently running. For this, you need to take photos with a camera and can earn Primogems and other rewards. We at MeinMMO explain the event to you.

What kind of event is this? With the new patch 1.3, the event “Joy in Five Colors” was introduced. It involves taking pictures of specific objects using the “Fascinating Camera”.

You have time from February 3, 2021, to February 10, 2021, at 03:59 AM (server time).

Every day, you will be assigned a specific color to photograph. However, these objects (for example, in red) are randomly assigned different colors for the event. And that leads to confusion, which we want to clarify in this article.

Ji Tong and the process of “Joy in Five Colors”

What are the requirements for the event?

  • You must have reached adventure level 20
  • You need to complete the quest “A Special Picture” from Ji Tong

However, you do not need the classic camera. You can earn it by completing a quest with Xu in Liyue. If you have developed an interest in photography, you should do so, as the “Fascinating Camera” only allows for 10 photos.

Where can you find Ji Tong? Ji Tong is located in Liyue just below the teleportation point. He is marked with a camera symbol on the map, as long as you have reached adventure level 20.

To start the tasks, you just need to speak with the NPC. He will then hand you the item “Fascinating Camera”. You will find the camera in your inventory under “Tools” from that point on.

Ji Tong Location
This is where you can find Ji Tong.

How does the event work? Ji Tong will now ask you daily to take photos in specific colors. On day 1, it was red. So you had to visit a location that has many red objects. You can see which color is currently active in the event window in the menu.

You can recognize a suitable subject when the focus ring, a blue circle, appears. However, it gets a bit confusing here:

  • After you take a photo of the red object, it will count towards one of five colors: red, blue, yellow, brown, or purple.
  • The subject color (the red object) will not correspond to the color of your photo in the end. Here, chance plays a role.
  • You must collect all 5 different colors every day.
  • You can take a maximum of 10 photos every day, although you can only photograph each item once (however, it is possible to photograph multiple apples on a tree, for example).

If you miss a color, there is a trick: You can trade photos with your friends. So if you happen to take several red photos, maybe someone else can help you out.

Genshin Impact Photo Sending
In the game, you can easily send photos to other players.

Up to 480 Primogems and other rewards

What rewards are there? If you have photographed the 5 different colors, you will receive a Joy Box from Ji Tong every day. Thus, you can get a maximum of 8 boxes if you take advantage of the event every day.

The rewards include:

  • Each box guarantees 60 Primogems
  • Additionally one of the following rewards: 12 Hero’s Wisdom, 24 Mystic Enhancement Ore, or 120,000 Mora

For simply photographing up to 10 items, a lucrative deal, right? Will you participate in the event or do you find it rather uninteresting?

More about Genshin Impact and the development of the game has been summarized for you by MeinMMO editor Irina Moritz:

What is Genshin Impact like 3 months after the release?

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In GTA Online, there is now the Squaddie – Is it worth buying?

In GTA Online the bonuses for this week are now known. This includes a new military truck, the Mammoth Squaddie. 

This is the Mammoth Squaddie: The Squaddie is a military vehicle that resembles a mix between a Hummer and a Humvee. It can accommodate up to four players, two in the front cabin and two in the back on the flatbed.

The Squaddie was originally included in a beta version of GTA 5 but was cut from the final game. It was part of the Cayo Perico DLC but hasn’t been available for purchase since its release. Finally, it was unlocked in GTA Online with the bonus week of February 4, 2021. 

These are the specs of the Squaddie:

  • Price: 1,130,000 GTA$ in Warstock Cache & Carry
  • Brand: Mammoth
  • Seats: 4 people, 2 on the flatbed
  • Type: Light military vehicle, SUV class
  • Customization: Available (performance and appearance)

This is how fast the Squaddie is in comparison: A video by Broughy1322 shows how fast the Squaddie can go when upgraded.

The Squaddie is not exactly among the fastest SUVs and ranks in the mid-range. Here you can watch the video:

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Who should consider the Mammoth Squaddie?

Reasons to get the Squaddie: Unlike usual military vehicles, the Squaddie is not part of the Pegasus lineup and can thus be customized. An example of this is the even larger truck Vetir, which costs 1.6 million GTA$ and is a Pegasus vehicle.

This is a strong buying argument for the new truck.  So far, there have been hardly any military vehicles in GTA Online that can be upgraded in terms of looks and performance.

As chief_343 writes:

Decent customization options. This could make for a cool military vehicle for role-playing.

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This is the new military truck in GTA Online.Source: GTA Forums

Reasons against the Squaddie: Some players criticize the new truck, like DenimACU. He is bothered that the vehicle only has a cabin for two people.

Rockstar, we know you don’t like adding realistic vehicles, but if you don’t give us a 4-door and covered version of the Squaddie, it would be a shame.

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The two passengers in the flatbed could easily be shot from the vehicle, as there is no protection. Therefore, there is now a wish to either be able to add a shield or to provide a version with four doors.

Here’s a summary of the pros and cons:

Pro
  • Cool military vehicle
  • Good off-road
  • Tuning options
  • Not a Pegasus vehicle
Contra
  • No cabin for 4 people
  • Passengers on flatbed barely protected
  • No roof for the flatbed
  • Speed only average among SUVs

Conclusion: Overall, you get a military truck with extensive customization options. However, those who are bothered that the driver’s cabin only has space for two players are likely to be disappointed. The speed is not great, but you shouldn’t expect sports car performance from SUVs anyway.

If you lack the necessary funds for the Squaddie, you can find 13 ways to quickly earn money in GTA Online 2021 here.

In addition to the Squaddie, there are several other bonuses you can take advantage of this week.

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Thanks to the weekly bonuses, you can save a lot of money.

The weekly bonuses at a glance

These are the weekly bonuses: Every week, on Thursday, GTA Online brings various bonuses that give players advantages. These bonuses can be found in the subreddit for GTA Online. These usually include discounts on vehicles or increased rewards.

These bonuses are available this week:

Podium vehicle:

  • Enus Paragon R (armored)

Bonus GTA$ and RP activities:

  • 50% Extra-GTA$ and RP in Cayo Perico Heist Main Loot & Safe Cash
  • Triple GTA$ and RP in Issi Classic race

Discounts:

  • 30% off the Ocelot Stromberg (GTA$ 2,229,745 / 1,676,500) 
  • 25% off the Pegassi Toreador (GTA$ 2,745,000) 
  • 30% off the Overflöd Entity XXR (GTA$ 1,613,500) 
  • 40% off the Weeny Issi Classic (GTA$ 216,000 / 162,000) 
  • Free setups in Cayo Perico
  • 25% off Kosatka (+Sonar Station, missile launcher, weapon workshop)

Twitch Prime bonuses

  • 70% off Progen Tyrus (GTA$ 765,000) 
  • 35% off Annihilator Stealth (GTA$ 2,515,500 / 1,886,625) 

Time trial:

  • Vinewood Bowl, Time: 02:58:80

RC Bandito time trial

  • Davis Quartz, Time: 01:32:00

Premium race

  • Business Trip

What do you think of the Squaddie? Will you get it? Or would you rather save your money?

GTA Online: How expensive is it to buy all cars for real money?

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Rapper now wears diamond worth 24 million $ on forehead – Diablo tweets perfect reaction

The rapper Lil Uzi Vert is showing off an expensive diamond on his forehead. The unusual facial accessory is perfectly addressed by the Twitter account of Diablo , bringing many players to laughter.

What’s with the diamond? The US rapper Lil Uzi Vert has already achieved some success with his songs and albums, receiving double platinum for two singles in 2016 and reaching number 2 on the US charts with his latest album Pluto x Baby Pluto. He has now attracted attention on the internet because he implanted a pink diamond into his forehead.

The diamond is said to be worth 24 million dollars. “He has 10, almost 11 carats,” the rapper reveals on Twitter.

In another tweet , he explains that the stone would be worth more than all his cars (including Bugatti) and his house combined.

It’s clear that he stands out with such an expensive and unusual facial accessory. A video showcasing the forehead gem received a brilliant reaction from the Twitter account of Diablo 3, and many gamers celebrated the tweet.

The red soulstone!

This is what Diablo says: A video on Twitter showing Lil Uzi Vert with his stone in his forehead is commented on by Diablo as follows:

“GIVE BACK THE RED SOULSTONE, MORTAL. YOU CANNOT STOP THE LORD OF TERROR.”

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What’s behind this? For those who are not quite familiar with the story of Diablo and do not understand what the tweet means, here’s a short explanation. The red soulstone that Diablo refers to is the gem on the rapper’s forehead.

In the world of Diablo, soulstones are artifacts that hold powerful beings. The blue soulstone contains Mephisto, and the yellow one holds Baal. Diablo, the Lord of Terror, is captured in the red soulstone.

In the lore of Diablo 3, we learn what the soulstone in the forehead has to do with:

In truth, the Dark Wanderer is the warrior from Diablo I, who, after defeating Diablo, rammed the soulstone with the demon’s spirit into his forehead to serve as a secure prison for the Prime Evil. In the lore, we learn that the Dark Wanderer is Aidan, the eldest son of King Leoric.

In Diablo III it is revealed for the first time that Adria is Leah’s mother, conceived by Aidan after he had defeated Diablo and the soulstone was burned into his forehead.
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With the red soulstone diamond in his forehead, the rapper fits perfectly into the lore of Diablo. Does Lil Uzi Vert now serve as a vessel for the Prime Evil? Hopefully not.

What do you think of Blizzard’s action? Do you think it’s cool when the social accounts of games bring such gags, or should everything revolve directly around the games instead?

More news about Diablo may come in a few days. Because Blizzard is hosting BlizzCon in February. The special thing is that the event will take place digitally. What we know so far about BlizzConline 2021.

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WoW: The Anima System is only frustrating when you don’t know what you want

The Anima system in WoW: Shadowlands fluctuates between unnecessary and annoying for many players. Cortyn explains why it is actually a good thing for that reason.

With Shadowlands, World of Warcraft aimed to reduce the necessary grind for players to a minimum. This has basically succeeded, as there is no endless endgame system like Artifact Power. Instead, there is Anima, a resource that can be found primarily in world quests and a few other activities.

One of the biggest features of WoW: Shadowlands is the Anima system. Personally, I find the system quite good and motivating, but I can also understand why it causes frustration and problems for many players. That is exactly what I want to discuss with you a little.

WoW Anima Nightfae Reservoir
You get full Anima reserves especially when you don’t spend it on unnecessary stuff.

Anima: Optional or not?

Basically, the Anima system is an optional endgame feature of WoW: Shadowlands. Anima is a resource needed to unlock primarily cosmetic rewards. You obtain Anima from world quests, weekly quests, as treasures, from rare enemies, and in small quantities from dungeons and raids.

If you fully exploit the system and play all daily Anima world quests, you can earn about 1,500 – 2,000 Anima per day – sometimes a bit more and sometimes a bit less. This always depends on the available world quests and their active rewards. Occasionally, there are also especially lucrative quests.

While there are a handful of actual improvements that make your character more effective – like upgrading the Covenant sets or a portal to Oribos from the Covenant sanctum – that is the exception. The majority of Anima rewards are of a cosmetic nature and thus completely optional.

WoW Shadowlands Ardenweald Covenant
The covenants need Anima – but they only really give you cosmetic stuff.

There are numerous mounts, pets, toys, several cosmetic armor sets, individual weapons, and cool back items like backpacks, blades, wings, or sin stones. Additionally, there are Covenant-specific items like soul shapes or smaller unlockables.

Alternatively, Anima can also be used in larger quantities to upgrade the Covenant sanctum. The mission table, transport network, and the other buildings and functions of the sanctum require a lot of Anima to unlock their full potential. This, in turn, leads to new rewards in the form of mounts, treasures, or other cosmetic items.

Too much freedom is hindering

This abundance of options and possibilities, however, makes players feel overwhelmed. With nearly 300 different rewards for Anima – a few more or less depending on armor class and Covenant – the system is clearly designed for the long term. If you want to have all cosmetic rewards, you need to farm well over 200,000 Anima, which means you will be occupied with it for at least 100 days.

The complete upgrade of the Covenant sanctum alone consumes just over 90,000 Anima if you want to max out all buildings.

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Everyone wants Anima – but actually none of it is mandatory.

The idea behind it was clearly to give all players as many small goals as possible to work towards. At the same time, there should be no necessity to farm Anima at all. This has also been fundamentally well implemented. Apart from the weekly Anima quest for the Covenant, there is no necessity. Even this weekly quest is fundamentally optional, as in the following week, you can compensate for the missing glory through another activity.

What I think hasn’t worked out so well is making it clear to players that all of this is optional. Over the years and several expansions, many players have been conditioned to want to achieve and get nearly everything in WoW. Even though certain world quests are not fun for them, some players continually “force” themselves to do them and then end up frustrated.

Because if WoW offers nearly 300 rewards in a system, then everyone player should be able to get them, preferably immediately. At least that is the impression I have about the expectations of many of my fellow players.

A bit of peace, calmness, and focus on one or two rewards could greatly assist in relieving the pressure and frustration within the system.

Set small goals, then it’s more relaxing

In conclusion, I want to emphasize that I really like the Anima system. But I am also able to set clear goals and work towards them piece by piece, even if it takes days, weeks, or sometimes even months. The whole system works much better when players pick individual rewards and work towards them.

Feel free to try it out yourself. Choose an Anima reward that particularly interests you. This could be a transmog weapon, a fancy mount, or a new soul shape for the Nightfae. Make a small list of 5-10 items that you definitely want to have and for which you need Anima.

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The addon “ALL THE THINGS” always shows what you can still buy. For some it frustrates, for others it motivates.

When working through such a list, you will quickly realize that the individual goals are quickly achieved. The great freedom and abundance of rewards lose their significance once you know exactly what you want to have first and what things you can do without for a long time.

Above all, you should not lose sight of the fact that the Anima system exists throughout the entire Shadowlands expansion. So you have – for all intents and purposes – over 18 months to obtain the rewards. Therefore, it is not necessary to want to have everything after just three months. These rewards are designed for the long term. And that is something everyone needs to realize.

But what do you think about it? Can you make use of and enjoy the advantages of the Anima system? Do you find motivation in the system? Or is it all too much, too confusing, and therefore frustrating?

Another system has already been adjusted by Blizzard – Torghast is now easier to access with Twinks.

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Fortnite: Recent Pay2Win skins are causing trouble again

In Fortnite, players demanded a nerf for a few skins because they were pay-to-win. With the latest update, a fix was also introduced, but now players have discovered an exploit that makes the skins unfair again.

What are these skins? The skins that received a nerf are the superhero skins. These were available in the item shop and can be customized at will. This can create cool combos, but it also brought problems.

Since the superhero skins can be color-customized, there are certain combinations that can lead to an unfair advantage. Specifically meant: A completely black or white skin, as these can blend into certain environments.

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To prevent this unfair advantage from being exploited, Epic introduced a nerf with update 15.30. After that, specifically these white and black combos should no longer be achievable. But that doesn’t seem to have worked completely.

Superheroes remain unfair with exploit

What is the problem? Despite the nerf, the superhero skins are causing trouble again. The reason for this is an exploit that allows players to still use the unfair combos.

With a few “tricks,” the skins can be redressed in completely white or black. It seems that this exploit is now being used, and tutorials on YouTube show how to take advantage of the glitch.

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Despite the nerf, players can now hide in shadows again with the exploit

Epic bans skins from competitive scene

This is how Epic is reacting to the exploit: Fortnite Status has announced on Twitter that the superhero skins will be temporarily removed from the competitive scene due to significant issues. If players try to log in to a match with the skins, they will appear as default skins in the game.

The removal of the skins is expected to remain in effect until the next update 15.40. Until then, Epic will be working on a solution to ensure that the superheroes can be used correctly again afterwards.

What happens with them in regular battle royale rounds? Epic has only commented on their removal in the competitive scene so far. In the regular battle royale rounds, players can continue to use the exploit. We will likely see if a solution will be implemented to prevent players from gaining unfair advantages.

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In the regular rounds, the skins remain “pay-to-win” if players use the exploit

The update 15.30 not only brought a nerf for the superhero skins. It was also the introduction of the new Mandalorian mode, where you can be hunted by the hunter itself. Additionally, there are now 3 new exotic weapons that you can only obtain from certain NPCs. In our guide, we show you which weapons they are and how to get them.

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5 good MMORPGs and shooters that you can easily play in your browser

It is not always necessary to download vast amounts of data in order to play an MMORPG or a shooter. Today, we present 5 online games that you can easily play in your browser.

Browser games have changed significantly over the past 26 years. In 1995, the first game of this kind, SOL, launched. The MMO placed you in a future where you were supposed to lead a space empire. Trade, wars, and diplomacy were important. However, graphically, SOL only offered text with some graphics.

Today, in the year 2021, things look a bit different. Complex 3D games are possible, some of which can even deliver impressive graphics. This includes, for example, League of Angels 3.

However, on December 31, 2020, the Flash standard was shut down, which affected many browser games. Some developers therefore switched to download clients, making the games not really browser games anymore. Others rely on the HTML5 standard, allowing the games to be played without downloading. Some developers programmed their own web clients so that players can continue to experience their titles in the browser.

On the first page of the article, we present MMORPGs, and on the second page, shooters that you can still easily and conveniently play in the browser and that are really worth it.

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MMORPGs in Browser

hordes.io

Developer: Dek | Release: November 8, 2019 | Website: hordes.io

What kind of game is this? The browser MMORPG focuses on survival and group play as well as PvP. You explore a large, open game world as a warrior, mage, shaman, or archer, battling monsters and players from the opposing faction. Through fights, the hero improves, and you acquire useful items that you can further enhance with runes.

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This is how hordes.io plays.

What is special about the game? hordes.io is very accessible and simple to play. Thus, it is aimed more at casual players. While the title lacks some complexity compared to other MMORPGs, there is plenty to do, and you always feel like you are achieving something, even in a short time.

How do you play? Simply visit the hordes.io website and sign up there with your Google account. You will then create your hero and set off to explore the colorful 3D world.

Pros
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Also suitable for short gaming sessions
  • New content is planned
Cons
  • Graphics style may not be for everyone
  • Could be too shallow for MMORPG fans

Who is the game worth it for? Casual players who want to have fun in an MMORPG without having to delve into very complex game mechanics will surely enjoy hordes.io.

However, you should like a Minecraft-like graphic and not expect overly complex gameplay mechanics.

League of Angels 3

Developer: Youzu Games Hong Kong Limited / GTArcade | Release: August 14, 2018 | Website: League of Angels 3

What kind of game is this? League of Angels 3 is the latest game in the series and is played completely in 3D, unlike its predecessor. It is an MMORPG where you take on the role of angels. You can expect quests that guide you through a large world.

In this world, you battle monsters and improve your characters – as you can create several to play. PvP plays a role in tournaments where you compete against other players.

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The trailer shows you what to expect in League of Angels 3.

What is special about the game? The battles are fought in turns, which is very unusual for an MMORPG. This makes the confrontations very tactical. You need to plan your attacks carefully and use your skills thoughtfully.

How do you play? You need to install a WebPlayer (via League of Angels 3 website), through which you can conveniently play League of Angels 3 directly in the browser. Downloading a client is optional but not necessary.

Pros
  • Complex game mechanics
  • Mix of MMORPG and strategy
  • 3D graphics in the browser
Cons
  • Performance still needs to be optimized
  • Autoplay functions

Who is the game worth it for? League of Angels 3 is an MMORPG with some particularities, including the tactical turn-based battles and the fact that you create a group of heroes. If that interests you and you want a strategic approach to your game, then you should check out League of Angels 3.

If you do not like autoplay features and prefer to fight yourself or run to quest objectives, then League of Angels 3 is probably not the right game for you.

stein.world

Developer: pg5-Studio | Release: April 23, 2018 | Website: stein.world

What kind of game is this? stein.world places you in a world reminiscent of 16-bit games of the Super Nintendo era. Together with friends, you explore this world, complete quests, explore dungeons, and fight against monsters.

Crafting is an important aspect, as you create the most powerful items yourself.

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The MMORPG stein.world is reminiscent of 16-bit games.

What is special about the game? The competitive aspect is at the forefront. By accumulating fame and wealth through your actions and adventures, you compete with other players and climb the leaderboard.

How do you play? stein.world is based on HTML5 and therefore runs entirely in the browser. You only need to create an account on the stein.world website, and you are already in the game. Alternatively, it is possible to play the MMORPG via Steam.

Pros
  • Nice atmosphere
  • Group play is at the forefront
  • Easy to get into, becomes more complex over time
Cons
  • Graphics may not appeal to everyone
  • Not suitable for PvP fans

Who is the game worth it for? If you grew up with SNES games but also like MMORPGs, then stein.world is definitely the right game for you. You can expect a classic online RPG that relies on the nostalgic factor of 16-bit.

If you’re not into the 16-bit look, then you might not enjoy stein.world. PvP fans should also look for another title.

Special case: Mad World

Developer: Jandisoft | Release: Not yet released | Website: Mad World MMO

What kind of game is this? Mad World is a classic MMORPG where you explore a dark world full of grotesque monsters. You team up with other players, delve into dungeons, defeat boss monsters, and improve your hero through a complex skill tree. PvP also plays a role in large battles. Mad World relies on hand-drawn 2D graphics.

What is special about the game? The hand-drawn graphics create a unique, dark atmosphere. The game has almost a horror scenario due to the gruesome monsters. This makes Mad World a very interesting MMORPG.

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The atmosphere of the MMORPG Mad World reminds of a horror game.

How do you play? Mad World has not yet been released. The release is scheduled for 2021 and an international alpha is planned for February. Then you can play directly via the website thanks to HTML5.

Why is Mad World a special case? Since the game has not yet been released, we are treating it separately. It seems to be a very interesting browser MMORPG that we do not want to withhold from you in this list. However, it is currently not playable.

Who is the game worth it for? If you want to play a classic and complex MMORPG without sacrificing much space on your hard drive? You also want to play the game anywhere and at any time? Then you should keep an eye on Mad World. The online RPG will be playable on PC in the browser, on smartphones, and also on consoles.

What the pros and cons of Mad World are, cannot yet be said, as it is not yet playable.

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Activision is being sued – Allegedly stole operator for CoD: Modern Warfare

A photographer, author, and filmmaker is suing Activision Blizzard. It concerns the operator Mara from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare from 2019. Allegedly, Activision stole the character’s idea from the author – including the appearance and even the woman it represents.

Who is the operator? The operator Mara was introduced with Season 1 of Modern Warfare and served not only as a new playable character but also as the face of the season. She was used to promote the game.

In the game, she is from Venezuela and is a former CIA agent with a strong character and tough demeanor. Her actress is model, cosplayer, and streamer Alex Zedra, whose real name is Alex Rogers (via instagram).

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Strong promotional campaigns were made for Modern Warfare with Mara.

Now there are claims that Mara does not originate from Call of Duty at all. The entire idea of the character and her appearance is alleged to have been copied. In fact, she is supposed to be “Cade Janus,” a film character.

Who is Cade Janus? Cade Janus was supposed to be the protagonist in the film “November Renaissance” and was allegedly created by Cayden Haugen. Haugen describes himself as a writer, photographer, and videographer.

Haugen reportedly copyrighted his story in 2012 and 2013 and had a photoshoot for Cade Janus in 2017 – also with Alex Zedra as the model (via TorrentFreak). With the photos and his story, he pitched his film to various studios.

“November Renaissance” has not yet been released. The planned film has a Kickstarter campaign (via Kickstarter), but the official website and the Facebook page are currently inaccessible (January 4, 2021).

Dispute over Mara in Modern Warfare

This is what Activision allegedly did: According to the lawsuit, Activision supposedly not only “stole” the actress but also the entire idea of Cade Janus to implement it in the form of Mara. The charges include:

  • that Alex Zedra embodies exactly the same role
  • allegations that the make-up artist was supposed to make Zedra identical
  • the character idea – both Mara and Janus are tough, female fighters
  • that Zedra even asked Haugen if she could borrow the same costumes she wore for his shoot

Haugen claims that photos of Janus were supposed to be hung in Activision’s office so that designers could use them as inspiration while creating Mara.

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Photos of Cade Janus and Mara. Image source: TorrentFreak.

To prevent the copyright infringement from being discovered, those involved are said to have signed a non-disclosure agreement.

The lawsuit targets both Activision and developer Infinity Ward as well as Major League Gaming and demands that “all financial damages” be reimbursed to Haugen.

What happens now? The outcome of the lawsuit is still pending, and it is still being fought over what will follow. There has been no reaction from Activision or Haugen on this topic yet.

The studio itself seems to be doing quite well in the meantime. In January, Activision was able to record a peak stock price: The stock market loves Activision Blizzard, valued at $73 billion.

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