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

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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

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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.

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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.

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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:

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

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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?

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

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

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 6 minutes

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.

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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

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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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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Community Day in Pokémon GO with Roselia – How to make the most of it

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

On Pokémon GO, the Community Day with Roselia starts this Sunday, February 7. We show you the Shiny variants, bonuses, and suitable tips for the event.

What is a Community Day? Once a month, the Community Day takes place in Pokémon GO. For 6 hours, a Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. A suitable bonus and plenty of Shinys round off the event.

In February, it’s all about Roselia. The Grass and Poison-type Pokémon will be appearing everywhere and can be caught more frequently as Shiny.

Community Day in February 2021 – Start Time and Bonuses

What? The Community Day with Roselia
When? On Sunday, February 7, 2021, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time.
Featured Pokémon: Roselia will appear more frequently in the wild
Exclusive Moves: Bullet Seed (Fast Move) and Weather Ball (Charge Move)
Bonus: The distance for hatching eggs is reduced to a quarter
Bonus: Three-hour duration of incense
Bonus: You can evolve Roselia for up to 2 hours after the event to learn the moves Bullet Seed and Weather Ball

As is usual, the Community Day will take place for a full 6 hours this month as well. This allows you to easily catch enough Shinys from home.

What’s in the in-game shop: In this month’s Community Day, there are some special offers in the in-game shop. These include:

  • For one euro, there’s a special research task focused on Roselia
  • For 1,280 coins, you can buy a box that includes the following items: a Fast TM, 4 incenses, 4 Super Incubators, 30 Ultra Balls

How to Make the Most of Community Day

Make these preparations: Before the Community Day starts, you should stock up on your items. We recommend at least 300 balls. Roselia can be a bit difficult to catch, so you should ideally gather some better balls as well.

Also, make sure to clean out your Pokémon box in advance. This way, you can catch without interruption during the event and don’t have to keep sending Pokémon away.

Lastly, make sure you don’t have any eggs in the incubators before the Community Day. Only when you place the eggs in the incubators at the start of the event, will the distance be quartered. So be sure to utilize this bonus.

Use these items during the event: Hatching Pokémon is especially worthwhile here. So use a few incubators to hatch eggs with short distances. What’s currently in the eggs, you can find out here:

Pokémon GO: Egg List 2021 – These Pokémon hatch from eggs

Also, you might consider using Star Pieces during Community Day. The spawns are increased during the event and you could catch numerous Pokémon. With a Star Piece, the Stardust per Pokémon is multiplied by 1.5. So you’ll get at least 150 dust per Pokémon. With the large number of monsters you can catch, it’s definitely worth it.

How to Play Effectively from Home: If you don’t want to or can’t play outside due to the coronavirus crisis, you can also benefit from the event comfortably from home.

The incense is improved and attracts more monsters. Therefore, you can sit on the couch and still catch Roselia diligently.

Should one take advantage of Community Day? Roselia has been available in its shiny form since 2018. Some trainers may already own the Shiny. Other trainers should take advantage of the event if they want to catch Shinys.

Roserade, the evolution of Roselia, is quite useful. It is the best Grass attacker in the game and is definitely worth it. So you can diligently collect candy or even XL candy to power up specimens to maximum level.

However, it should also be mentioned that Roselia has not really been rare so far. Many trainers will likely already have enough candy. So one should weigh whether they actually need more candy.

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Shiny Roselia and Roserade

This is how the Shinys look: The differences in the Shiny are mainly noticeable in the flowers that Roselia carries on its arms. In the Shiny form, they have a different color:

What is the chance of a Shiny? The chance of a Shiny Roselia is probably 1 in 25. It has always been like this during Community Days. Normally, this rate is about 1 in 450. So you can look forward to a significantly improved chance.

What do you think about Community Day in February? Will you actively play or rather catch a specimen or two from home? Let us know in the comments!

MeinMMO editor Noah Struthoff sees Community Day a bit critically at the moment: 3 things that Community Day in Pokémon GO needs to be good again

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Total War: Warhammer 3 shows first trailer and immediately becomes best seller on Steam

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

On February 4th, Sega and Creative Assembly announced the strategy game Total War: Warhammer 3. And today it is the best-selling game on Steam. How is that?

What is Total War: Warhammer 3? The strategy game represents the finale of a trilogy that began in May 2016. It is a classic Total War game where you control one of several factions on a campaign map, conquering territories, attacking armies, and completing mission objectives. Actions on the map take place in turns, but the battles are fought in real time.

The trilogy is based, just like the Mobile MMORPG Warhammer: Odyssey, on the Warhammer scenario by Games Workshop, which is particularly known through the board games and immerses players in a dark fantasy world filled with orcs and demons.

And it is exactly the demons that play a big role in Total War: Warhammer 3. The new installment focuses on the realms of Chaos and factions that belong to the Chaos gods Khorne, Nurgle, Slaanesh, and Tzeentch. The action takes place this time in the eastern lands of Kislev and Cathay. The game introduces a new, huge map.

Hardly announced, Total War: Warhammer 3 is already in 1st place on the charts

Why is it already the top seller? Hardly was Total War: Warhammer 3 announced with an epic trailer, it climbed to 1st place on the best-selling Steam games. As of February 4th, 10:30 am, it is still there. The list consists of titles that generate the most revenue in an unspecified time frame.

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Total War: Warhammer 3 became a bestseller on Steam right after its announcement.

There are several reasons for this success:

  1. Warhammer has a large fanbase that has been eagerly waiting for part 3 and the finale of the trilogy.
  2. The three games can be combined into a huge world map where you can play. This makes it very interesting for strategists.
  3. Probably the most important reason is that pre-order customers receive an additional race as a playable faction. These races are highly sought after in all Total War games. Although it is not yet known which race it is, fans must add it to their collection.
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The trailer for Total War: Warhammer 3 is very well received by fans.

What do players say about the trailer? Although no gameplay has been shown yet, the announcement trailer makes you excited for the strategy game. As of now, it has been viewed on Youtube 1,128,651 times and has 76,915 thumbs up and 1,109 negative reviews (as of February 4th at 10:30 am).

Here are some comments about the trailer:

  • King Wiku says on Youtube: ‘I love seeing Kislev, the demons, and also Cathay in this game. I hope the chaos dwarfs are also in it!!!!’
  • totorial boss agrees (via Youtube): ‘Cathay, Kislev, and finally a proper chaos faction. Literally what I have been waiting for since Warhammer 1 was released. I love you!’
  • lonelyGoats writes on reddit: ‘Wow Cathay as a race – they didn’t even receive tabletop models! Long live Warhammer Fantasy!’
  • wellichickenpie has a guess about the pre-order faction (via reddit): ‘If the pre-order bonus is the chaos dwarfs, that could explain why we are already seeing the dark lands on the map.’

When will the game be released? The release of Total War: Warhammer 3 is planned for later this year on Steam and the Epic Games Store. A specific date has not yet been announced.

What about multiplayer? The Total War games traditionally have several multiplayer modes. It is possible to play the campaign together or just fight online battles. This is likely to be the case with Total War: Warhammer 3 as well.

Are you also excited about the release of Total War: Warhammer 3? Can you understand the hype?

If you want to check out other strategy games that are fun in multiplayer, then read the MeinMMO article The 13 Best Strategy Games for PC with Multiplayer 2021.

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New survival co-op is currently hot on Steam – Shows how it goes on

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

With Valheim, a new survival game has entered early access on Steam. We take a look at how the title is received by players.

What is Valheim? Valheim is a co-op survival game for 2 to 10 players. You find yourself in a huge, randomly generated world where you must survive. To do this, you mine resources, craft items like weapons and armor, build ships and houses, and face the many evil creatures lurking in this world.

Valheim is based on Norse mythology. Your hero is a Viking who plunders the seas with a longship. He aims to defeat the ancient enemies of the god Odin.

PvP doesn’t play a real role in Valheim. It’s about acting cooperatively and defeating the bosses and monsters.

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In the trailer, you can see how Valheim is played.

Players are already excited about Valheim

How is Valheim received? The early access version was released on February 2, 2021, via Steam. For €16.79 you can join in. The survival game was received extremely well right away. The peak of simultaneous active players is reportedly at 20,038 according to Steamcharts, and the 1,398 reviews so far amount to 95%.

Here we summarize some voices from the community for you:

  • Naprik writes (via Steam): ‘Valheim is like a Minecraft version of Dark Souls with Fallout building/survival.’
  • Plümmeltüte states (via Steam): ‘I played the game for 4 hours at the time of review and I’m thrilled. You can immediately play with friends, the introduction takes just 2 minutes. For around €17, you already get an immense game! If you expect stunning graphics, you should reconsider your expectations and still go for it, especially if you have multiple players!’
  • Pheenix explains (via Steam): ‘So far, I can highly recommend the game for this price and with such loving work already at the EA release. I haven’t noticed any bugs. Only the physics when chopping down trees is a bit strange, as a felled tree can take several other trees with it.’
  • _obri [on LINUX] is delighted (via Steam): ‘A great game that is a lot of fun. I haven’t seen any crashes or things not working. For under €17, Valheim is a real bargain in my opinion.’
  • Grumpy Old Guy is not yet convinced (via Steam): ‘The premise is cool, but the game itself is very dull. You can’t attack while moving; the attack animation keeps you in place. This makes the fights really clumsy, especially against enemies trying to run away from you. I’m not saying the game isn’t promising, but I mean it’s not worth $20 at the moment.’

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What’s next: The developers have also explained how the survival game Valheim will continue and have published a roadmap.

Valheim Roadmap
The roadmap shows what players can expect from Valheim in the future.
  • A new biome is to be added
  • moon phases will be introduced
  • fights will be improved
  • A sandbox mode is planned
  • Trading will be improved
  • In general, more multiplayer interactions are to be expected

As Valheim is still in early access, many contents, improvements, and optimizations are planned. But even now, the game is received very well.

Have you had the opportunity to play Valheim? What do you think of the survival game?

Do you like survival games? We present you the 25 best survival games of 2021 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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Destiny 2: The new main enemy explained – Who is the mysterious Cabal princess?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2, Season 13 is starting soon, but our main antagonist in the new season may not be known to everyone. MeinMMO explains the story of the probably ugliest princess in Destiny.

What’s coming soon in Destiny 2: On February 9, Season 12 will end with the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2, and the new Season 13, the Season of the Chosen, will begin. The Destiny 2 story will continue after the events of “Beyond Light” and the Season of the Hunt.

And while the pyramid ships of Darkness and Xivu Arath, God of War and younger sister of the Witch Queen Savathûn and Oryx, continue to destabilize our solar system, a new enemy enters the stage.

Suddenly, we have to face a Cabal Empress and her forces. Many Guardians might now wonder: Who is this new main enemy of Season 13? Because only well-read lore enthusiasts or very attentive buyers of the Collector’s Edition of Destiny 2 may have heard of this Cabal lady.

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Caiatl

Who is Caiatl? The antagonist of Season 13 in detail

We provide you with a compact overview so you don’t have to flip through the entire lore of Destiny 2.

Who exactly is Caiatl? Even if it may not be immediately recognizable in the trailer: The massive, stocky negotiator of the Cabal in the Season 13 trailer is actually a lady. This is noticeable by the large tusks that only female Cabal have. Furthermore, the female representatives of this species are larger than the males.

The good lady goes by the name Caiatl and is the daughter of the Cabal Emperor Calus himself. Although he is no longer in the game, many a Guardian may know him from the Leviathan raid. According to lore, Caiatl held (or better said, held) the rank of a princess and is a great space pilot. She did not share her father’s love for luxury and preferred a life shaped more by the military.

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Caiatl’s father – The Cabal Emperor Calus knows how to appreciate a good drink

Caiatl’s story up to Season 13: Although Calus loved his daughter and always wanted the best for her, Caiatl fell into disgrace with her father due to an incident. Since then, the emperor wants to see her dead. But what exactly happened?

Well, the incident is about a coup against Calus, the effects of which could be felt even in the former main story of Destiny 2, i.e., the Vanilla story. Calus was once a powerful and benevolent emperor who cared deeply about the welfare of his subjects. He cleansed his empire of the scum of crooks and bandits.

But a group of subordinates and close associates betrayed him and took control of large parts of the Cabal army. Calus was subsequently banished and lived in exile. Ghaul, the main enemy from the original Vanilla campaign of Destiny 2, then took his position.

But what does Caiatl have to do with all this? She was part of the group that led the coup against her father and ultimately overthrew the emperor. She was heavily involved in the betrayal and destroyed a device with which Calus could have called for help to avert the coup.

Caiatl – Former princess, now empress

However, since the rise (and fall) of Dominus Ghaul, whom we defeated in the main campaign of the base game of Destiny 2, little has been known about Caiatl’s whereabouts. She became the empress after Ghaul and the new head of the Cabal Empire. Since then, she has tried to rally the remnants of the defeated Red Legion around her.

This is Caiatl in the new season: After our solar system was visited by the Darkness and her ships due to recent events, Caiatl sought to persuade people to form an alliance with the Cabal. Because they, too, are apparently fighting against the Hive and the Darkness.

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Zavala and Osiris negotiating with the Cabal

However, as seen in the trailer for Season 13, these negotiations for an alliance apparently fail, and the Guardians are now richer by another powerful enemy.

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Have you heard of Caiatl before? How do you feel about the Cabal coming back into focus as a foe? Are you excited about the further developments in the new seasonal story? Or would you have preferred a different focus for the story? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.

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WoW: New patch is coming – But will it only be a mini-update?

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The first patch for WoW: Shadowlands is approaching. But what could be in the first update of the current WoW expansion?

The latest expansion of World of Warcraft, Shadowlands, has been live for several months now. Usually, by this time, the next patch is already far along in testing, and in some expansions, it would have even been implemented by now. However, there have been no indications of how things will proceed with WoW – until now.

What kind of patch is this? Blizzard is preparing the PTR for patch 9.0.5. This has already been discovered by the colleagues at wowhead. This is the first real update since the release, although there have been numerous hotfixes. These primarily addressed balance and bugs, focusing on fine-tuning.

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Ion Hazzikostas will surely reveal more about the new patch at BlizzConline.

What could the patch contain? So far, this is pure speculation, as datamining cannot begin yet. However, a significant clue is that patch 9.0.5 is only a “small” 0.5 patch. These typically come without major content (like a new area or a raid tier) and instead have many small improvements and changes. Possible contents might include:

  • Minor story missions
  • Innovations in Torghast
  • New legacy armors for outstanding races (such as Draenei or Trolls)
  • Return of the brawler’s guild at Shadowlands level
  • New mini-events
  • Improvements to the anima and world quest system

Find out more about Shadowlands here:

More info at BlizzConline: It is safe to assume that Blizzard will be withholding information about upcoming patches for now. After all, BlizzConline is taking place in less than two weeks. This is the replacement event for BlizzCon. New content and future plans will be revealed here.

Are you excited about a new Shadowlands patch? Or do you still have enough to do with the current content?

Before the patch, you should take advantage of the current content –like this week’s easy Stormy/Inspiring affixes.

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  1. wowhead.com

CoD Cold War big update for Season 1 is online – Here’s what’s included

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On Thursday, February 4, another major update for Season 1 started at Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. MeinMMO shows you the content and the important information.

What’s included in the update? Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War announced another update for Season 1 a few weeks ago and the new update went live on Thursday morning.

  • Map for multiplayer – classic from BO2
  • Fireteam mode for multiplayer – Endurance
  • Firebase Z – new map for zombie mode
  • Additional zombie content – new perk, Onslaught map, mode for Dead Ops Arcade
  • Comprehensive balance adjustments and bug fixes in zombie mode
  • Double XP on the weekend

The update is free for Cold War players and MeinMMO gives you the information about the new content and the Double XP weekend.

Update February 4: The article went online on February 2 and was updated with the important information after the update was released.

Cold War Update 1.11 – All about content, download size, double XP

When will the update come? The update went live on Thursday around 8 AM and is now available for all Cold War players to download.

With this, Season 1 gets another content injection, although the mid-season update has already taken place. A roadmap even shows more innovations coming to the game in Season 1 – including “League Play” – a criticized SBMM mode. The new mode goes live on Monday, February 8. (via Twitter)

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The roadmap for the rest of Season 1.

How big will the update be? The size of the update depends on the platform you are on. According to reports (via Twitter), you can expect the following download sizes:

  • PS4: 9GB
  • PS5: 21GB
  • Xbox One: 10GB
  • Xbox Series X|S: 19GB
  • PC: 60GB

When does double XP start? This also depends a bit on your platform. Players on PlayStation benefit from one extra day of the Double XP weekend and can start earning more experience points as early as Thursday evening.

  • Double XP starts on Friday, February 5, at 7 PM our time – runs until Monday, 7 PM
  • For PlayStation players, the Double XP weekend starts as early as Thursday evening (February 4)
  • In Battle Royale Warzone, you also benefit from double experience points

Update brings completely new map for zombies – Firebase Z is online

What’s coming for the zombie mode? The highlight here is definitely the new map. But beyond that, there are a few little things that should please players of the undead adventure:

  • Firebase Z – zombie map in the jungles of Vietnam
  • Tombstone perk
  • Dead Ops Arcade solo advance
  • Express as map for Onslaught
  • Comprehensive balance adjustments and bug fixes

What is known about the new map? Developer Treyarch showed in the blog post about the update quite a bit of information about the new map. The story picks up after the events on the first map “The Machine” and continues it. Additionally, there are:

  • New zombies as enemies
  • Hidden secrets
  • A new wonder weapon

To get you in the mood, the developers also show a trailer for Firebase Z, which we embed here for you:

https://youtu.be/INmAzI7C9M8

The map goes live in “Endless” mode and in a variant where you have to survive 20 rounds. The big Easter egg, which practically represents the main story of the new zombie map, will be available to play from 6 PM on February 4.

What is the new perk? The new ability “Tombstone” can be collected as usual during the match and is this time a kind of self-revival with pitfalls.

According to the description from the developers, you turn into a shadow when you go down. You can then explore the dark ether and have the opportunity to revive yourself. However, if you fail, you will have no chance to be revived again in this round. If you upgrade the perk, you can even save your equipment with it.

What’s new for Dead Ops Arcade? For the crazy twin-stick shooter, a new advance mode for solo players is being introduced. This is mainly a comfort function. You can then start the mission where you got the farthest solo and push your progress this way. You don’t earn points for the high score, but you can play advanced levels without having to start over every time.

What’s coming for Onslaught? The PlayStation-exclusive onslaught mode is getting a new map – Express. This is the map that is also new for the multiplayer mode.

What else do the patch notes contain? In addition to the new content, there were extensive, smaller adjustments to the zombie mode to improve the experience.

  • New killstreaks: artillery strike and napalm attack
  • More damage for some weapons, including assault rifles, SMGs, and the new Streetsweeper shotgun
  • New challenges, including fresh dark operations
  • Comprehensive overhaul in the “Dead Ops Arcade” mode

If you want to take a closer look at the complete patch notes in English, then visit treyarch.com.

More about the zombie mode:

Multiplayer gets map classic and fresh mode

What’s coming for multiplayer? In multiplayer, you can look forward to a new map, but the mega mode fireteam also gets a fresh breeze thanks to a new mode:

  • Multiplayer map Express
  • Fireteam mode Endurance

What kind of map is Express? The map should be familiar to CoD veterans, as it comes from the CoD of 2012 – Black Ops 2.

The developers describe the map as a 6vs6 map with high speed. It takes place in Los Angeles at a train station, and you fight on the train tracks, as well as in the train station itself.

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Players from BO2 had their fun on Express.

How does the Endurance mode work? According to the description in the blog post, the new fireteam mode functions very similarly to the release mode “Dirty Bombs”. However, a total of 10 teams of 4 players each compete on the map against each other, instead of just 2 teams of 20 players.

Unlike in “Dirty Bombs”, there are always 5 bombs ready to attack. Normally, you would have to let all bombs of a wave explode before new ones appear. In Endurance, each destroyed bomb immediately brings a new one into play, and to win a team has to reach 1,000 points, instead of 500 like before.

Warzone is empty again

What about Warzone? In the era of Modern Warfare, such large content drops often came with some changes or innovations for the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone. However, just like with the mid-season update, there are no innovations for Warzone this time either.

Due to leaks, some players expect a new big map in March for the anniversary. Here you can find out what leaks, rumors, and facts about the new Warzone map there are so far. But with the new update, the battle royale seems to have got nothing again.

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Source(s):
  1. Blogpost callofduty.com
  2. CharlieIntel

Pokémon GO brings Raid Hour with Suicune on Monday – Don’t miss it

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In Pokémon GO an unusual raid hour has been announced. The legendary monster Suicune gets a special date.

When does the raid hour take place? The developers of Pokémon GO added another entry to the English version of the February event blog. It confirms that there will be an additional raid hour with Suicune on Monday, February 8 at 6:00 PM local time.

This is an unusual raid hour because these special one-hour events usually take place on Wednesday evenings. No such event had been announced for Suicune yet, as Latias and Latios will already be available in raids next Wednesday.

The water monster was still missing to complete the raid trio of Raikou, Entei and Suicune.

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After Raikou and Entei, Suicune now also gets a raid hour

Now it gets its own special raid hour date. Don’t miss this unusual time if you want to catch Suicune.

Find out what other events are coming up in February for Pokémon GO here.

What the additional raid hour brings you

Who is the raid hour worth it for? In general, the raid hour is worthwhile for everyone who does not have Suicune on their team yet. Although the monster has been available since February 4 and will remain until February 9, you will find it in almost every arena during the raid hour. So you don’t need to search for it much; you can just go to the nearest arena.

Additionally, shiny hunters might find the hour interesting, as the shiny version of the monster is available in Pokémon GO.

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This is what the shiny version of Suicune looks like

Moreover, legendary raid hours are generally worth leveling up. Raids with legendary monsters grant a lot of XP. Additionally, some tasks on the way to level 50 require you to catch legendary Pokémon.

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How strong is Suicune? While the other two members of the trio are really strong, Suicune does not play a role among the best water attackers in Pokémon GO. Compared to Raikou and Entei, Suicune is generally considered weaker.

The hour is thus more for players who want to complete their Pokédex, look for shinies, or are hunting for XP.

After Suicune disappears from raids, the next event in Pokémon GO actually starts: From Tuesday, February 9, you can catch special monsters in the Lunar New Year event of Pokémon GO – even a research with Tauros is included.

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  1. Pokémon GO Live

Fans protest with large LED wall against bugs in an MMORPG and succeed

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Fans of the Ragnarok games in Korea have rented a truck with a large LED screen on it. They placed it in front of the developer’s headquarters. This was not the first protest of its kind.

What happened? In Seoul, Korea, disappointed fans pooled their resources and rented a truck, which they then placed in front of Gravity’s headquarters. Gravity is the developer of the MMORPGs in the Ragnarok series.

Specifically, fans criticized issues with Ragnarok Origin, the latest installment in the series, which was released in 2020. There are said to be several gameplay-breaking bugs that Gravity has not addressed.

Fans also accused the company of a lack of interest in the community and poor communication.

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What was written on the truck? According to the website Donga, from which the title image also comes, the LED screen displayed messages like:

  • “Listen to your players’ wishes”
  • “Request for the right to enjoy games”

The protest was successful, as the action made its way through local and even national press. This forced Gravity to make a statement promising improvement.

Developer promises more communication for 2021

What does Gravity say? As reported by the website MMOCulture, Gravity has apologized and promised to prioritize communication.

Some measures for 2021 were announced, including:

  • Developer livestreams
  • An annual offline event
  • Stricter penalties for hackers
  • Monthly developer updates

Gravity has been working on games since 2000 and released Ragnarok Online in 2002. However, it took this protest to ensure better communication.

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Truck protests have already led to resignations

As the website Donga reports, this is not the first time a truck has been used in a protest by gamers. From January 11 to 26, such a truck with an LED screen is said to have stood in front of Netmarble’s headquarters.

The company is known for mobile games and has implemented, among others, Lineage 2: Revolution.

In response to fan protests, the company is said to have issued 6 apologies. In one, even CEO Kwon Young-sik announced his resignation due to the criticism.

It is also said that a truck has already been in front of the headquarters of NCSoft (Lineage, Blade and Soul). The exact criticism there is not known to us. But there is certainly no shortage of new projects from the company. Three new games for 2021 were announced:

NCSoft reveals 3 new MMORPGs for 2021: Project TL, AION 2, Blade and Soul 2

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FIFA 21: TOTW 19 is here – with unusually strong cards for every position

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The TOTW 19 in FIFA 21 is now available. The Team of the Week is quite diverse and essentially has a usable card for every position.

When does TOTW 19 come out? TOTW 19 is available now, that is Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:00 PM, in Ultimate Team. It will be available in packs for a week.

This is the TOTW: The Team of the Week appears every Wednesday and rewards the best performances of real football players with Inform cards. These black special cards have better stats and are more expensive on the transfer market than a player’s standard version.

How to get TOTW cards: The TOTW cards can be found in packs starting from the release, but the chances of getting the players are not very high. You can also find them on the transfer market and as Player Picks in your Weekend League rewards.

This is the complete TOTW 19

This is the TOTW 19: The starting eleven of the new Team of the Week features unusually balanced, strong cards. There is a good player for nearly every position.

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The complete TOTW 19
  • Chiellini is a really good center-back, and Cancelo is perfect for the wing.
  • Milinkovic-Savic and Delaney are both complete packages in central midfield, Soucek is also useful.
  • Martinez has everything a strong striker needs.
  • Top player Salah from Liverpool has a 92-rated card on the wing.
  • Only one really good goalkeeper is missing from the squad.

The TOTW 19 starting eleven:

  • GK: Bounou (81)
  • CB: Chiellini (88)
  • RB: Cancelo (86)
  • RB: Debuchy (82)
  • CM: Milinkovic-Savic (88)
  • CDM: Delaney (86)
  • CDM: Soucek (86)
  • CDM: André (83)
  • RF: Salah (92)
  • ST: Martinez (88)
  • LF: Mkhitaryan (86)

The TOTW 19 reserves:

  • GK: Balcombe (70)
  • RWB: Wolf (81)
  • CAM: Pereyra (81)
  • ST: Wilson (84)
  • ST: André Silva (84)
  • ST: Bamford (82)
  • ST: Giakoumakis (81)
  • CB: Trauner (80)
  • CM: Abergel (78)
  • ST: Rafa Mir (78)
  • ST: Kuchta (78)
  • ST: Toney (77)

The Top 3 in TOTW 19 – Salah, Martinez, Milinkovic-Savic

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The 3 best players in TOTW 19
  • Liverpool’s winger Salah has the best card in the new TOTW 19. The offensive player excels in all important categories, mastering both pace and dribbling equally well, and is a decent goal scorer and playmaker.
  • Martinez from Serie A is also a very dangerous offensive player, playing more centrally. He has the classic combination of pace, dribbling, and finishing strength.
  • A fitting midfielder for Martinez is Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio Rome. He is ideal as a destroyer but also offers a good amount of ball control.

Bundesliga players in TOTW 19

The Bundesliga is also represented in the new Team of the Week.

  • Delaney from Borussia Dortmund had a very good TOTW card as a center-back at the start of the season, and now he gets a second one. This one, however, is positioned in midfield and impresses across the board with strong stats.
  • André Silva scored himself a second Inform card, which stands out especially in dribbling and finishing. The pace, however, would need to be a bit higher for a top card.
  • Last but not least, Köln’s Wolf stands out, who can particularly score with pace. With a suitable chemistry style, Wolf can reach 90 pace. The card shouldn’t be too expensive – so if you primarily need a fast right-back for your Bundesliga team, this could be a good option.

Even more special cards will be brought this week by the next event. We will show you what you could expect on Friday at the Future Stars event in FIFA 21.

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