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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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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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).
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.
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.
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:
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.
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!
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.
Total War: Warhammer 3 became a bestseller on Steam right after its announcement.
There are several reasons for this success:
Warhammer has a large fanbase that has been eagerly waiting for part 3 and the finale of the trilogy.
The three games can be combined into a huge world map where you can play. This makes it very interesting for strategists.
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?
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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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
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?
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)
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
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
This is the new mobile MMORPG that led to the protest.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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
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.
Currently, there is a summer lull in new releases in the MMO sector. Therefore, we are looking at already released titles and presenting you with the 10 MMOs that had the most players on Steam in February 2021.
How did the list come about? The list revolves around MMOs that currently according to the Steamcharts website have the most players on the platform. The focus was on the average players over the last 30 days.
We selected multiplayer titles that are played online only, provide permanent progression, are designed for group play, and are regularly expanded.
What are MMOs? Broadly summarized, we define MMOs as follows:
They are multiplayer games, with a clear focus on multiplayer
In theory, all players are connected online – it is a “huge” community. Even if everyone plays in their little room, the shared lobby is still massive.
They are regularly updated by the developer with patches, updates, expansions, DLCs, or even new titles in the franchise, to keep them relevant, and were designed this way from the start.
There is a certain level of persistent progression
Titles that are completely atypical for an MMO, such as a card game like Hearthstone or FIFA, are excluded
What is Final Fantasy XIV?Final Fantasy XIV has developed into one of the most popular MMORPGs in recent years. A lot has changed in 2013 due to the game’s major makeover, and many content updates and expansions like Shadowbringers now await players.
The MMORPG resembles classic Japanese RPGs, which is due to its strong focus on story, and offers everything a player’s heart desires:
A massive game world
A lot of focus on the story
A profound crafting system
Challenges in the form of dungeons and raids with varying difficulty levels in the endgame
Only the combat system feels a bit outdated and is particularly clunky and slow, especially at the beginning. For those looking to try FFXIV: Since August, the game has a larger Free2Play scope and you can even play up to level 60 and visit first dungeons.
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How many players does FFXIV have on Steam: The MMORPG had an average of 16,759 players in the last 30 days. At peak, 25,961 players visited the game.
What do players say? Final Fantasy XIV received 815 reviews in the last 30 days, with 87 % being positive. The game is praised for its story and challenges, but criticized for its rather mediocre start and lack of voice acting despite adjustments in August 2020:
Scynith: “Great game, astonishing graphics and cutscenes. The story is fantastic and satisfies that RPG thirst when you’ve played everything else and are looking for a similar feel.”
Goblinmoon: “If you like FF games, you should enjoy this too. The look is similar, although of course as an MMO it has different gameplay mechanics. I like that you can play every class and profession on the same character.”
AcidPhreak: “Gameplay-wise it’s definitely a nice old-school MMORPG, even the tab-target system is fun. What’s really unacceptable is the silence. Damn, I feel like I’m playing a silent film or something.”
Final Fantasy XIV is regularly expanded, including with the job Dancer, which was introduced in Shadowbringers.
For whom is FFXIV suitable? Fans of MMORPGs looking for a long-term engagement, who enjoy following a story and want to try their hand at challenging dungeons, should definitely check out Final Fantasy XIV.
However, you need to be okay with a classic and less dynamic tab-targeting combat system and navigate through a boring phase or two at the beginning. However, it is worth it for the endgame.
The Nvidia RTX 3090 is currently the fastest gaming graphics card. A YouTuber now shows how the graphics card achieves only 5 FPS in Minecraft. He uses various graphic enhancements to do this. The game looks extremely good, but the graphics card gets quite stressed.
Nvidia has presented the GeForce RTX 3090, the currently fastest (and most expensive) gaming graphics card. With this graphics card, you can theoretically play anything. But what if you want to play Minecraft with the most demanding shaders and texture packs? A YouTuber has now shown in his video that even the fastest graphics card may not necessarily achieve that.
Who is it about: The YouTuber AsianHalfSquat specializes in Minecraft and related topics. In his videos, he often presents modifications, graphic enhancements, or gimmicks that make life easier. Currently, the YouTuber has 563,000 subscribers.
What you can see: In one of his recent videos, AsianHalfSquat played Minecraft on a GeForce RTX 3090. However, he didn’t just play the game, but also installed multiple graphic enhancements. The video has now almost 1.4 million views.
At the beginning, he set himself a high goal: he wants to push the game to under 1 FPS. He explains at the start of his video that less is even better, but 1 FPS is already a goal. He happily adds, “It’s time to make my PC suffer.”
By the way, he recorded the game in 4K, although he usually plays in WQHD (1440p). Here you can watch the (English) video on YouTube:
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To achieve under 1 FPS on his PC, he prepared a total of three settings, each using different texture packs.
Update February 4, 2021: We have updated the article with feedback and added two notes.
Minecraft does not need a fast graphics card
What you should consider: Minecraft requires a lot of RAM, a lot of computing power, and therefore a fast CPU (via minecraft.de-gamepedia.com). A weak processor limits this faster than a weak graphics card.
Without appropriate modifications or additional shaders, the GeForce RTX 3090 cannot be fully utilized. The YouTuber explains in his video that it is mainly about pushing his PC to its limits, which is why he specifically chose certain shaders.
What are these texture packs? These allow you to beautify your game afterwards, often created by fans. The packs start at 16×16 pixels per block. Very high-resolution packs of 2000 pixels or more are mainly for screenshots or pictures and are not really suitable for gaming due to their huge texture sizes.
Raytracing update for Minecraft: Only since the raytracing update or with high-resolution shaders does the graphics card become interesting in Minecraft (via Techstage.de), as this gives the card calculations to work on. Raytracing can currently only be used with Nvidia graphics cards. This can also be done easily with an RTX 2060.
This will get an official successor in February 2021 with the RTX 3060. This one is mainly aimed at Full HD gamers and the mid-range market and is a competitor for a possible Radeon RX 6700 XT:
This is his first setting: For his first test, he installed the “PBR Resource Pack” with enabled raytracing. But to his disappointment, he finds that the RTX 3090 achieves an easy 45 FPS here. He is not very satisfied, as he explains that he “actually wants a setup that makes the game unplayable.”
This is his second setting: For his test, he installed Patrick’s Resource Pack with a resolution of 256 pixels. The YouTuber deliberately chose a very high-resolution pack; after all, the game should become unplayable.
AsianHalfSquat now enters a large forest with the activated texture pack, and the result is immediately noticeable: the game runs anything but smoothly, and it barely achieves 7 FPS. He has reached his goal because with 7 FPS, one can hardly play properly.
7 FPS are still not unplayable for YouTuber AsianHalfSquat. Source: YouTube.com
This is his third setting: Since he has not yet reached his actual goal (1 FPS), he tests another texture pack. This time, he installs the “Stratum resource pack” for Minecraft with a resolution of 2048 pixels with enabled raytracing shaders.
The YouTuber is impressed by the extreme details of the rocks – rather less by his framerate. Because at this resolution, it is 5 FPS.
This is his final test: Finally, he increases the render quality to factor 1.16. Thus, he has finally achieved his goal of making Minecraft absolutely unplayable.
If you are looking for more crazy ideas of what you can do with your RTX 3000 graphics card, you will find a driver. This one has installed multiple RTX graphics cards in his BMW. With this, he wants to mine while on the go. We show you what it looks like and whether it really works in our article.
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Destiny 2 has presented the Season of the Chosen, but at the reveal, the design of the armors was the topic of conversation and not the weapons or activities.
This is what players are talking about: Destiny 2 revealed the Season 13 on February 2nd. It is called Season of the Chosen and starts on February 9th. Guardians were able to learn something about the 3 new Strikes, new seasonal activities, and tons of weapons in a spectacular trailer.
However, the main topic of discussion right now is not what the Guardians will shoot with or at in Season 13, but how they will look while doing so. The shown gear causes a lot of laughter, but also complete confusion and head shakes.
What kind of armor is this? The bone of contention is the set you see in the title image. To be precise, this is not armor, but universal ornaments that are available in the Season Pass.
This means you can apply the appearance to (almost) all armor and give any legendary armor this look … if you want to. Because the spiky hats, especially from the Titan, and the pom-poms don’t seem to really appeal to the players.
Armors from Season 13 of Destiny 2 are now a meme
This is how the community reacts: Players are currently divided. Some can’t stop laughing and are eagerly creating memes.
They then share these on reddit – much to the delight of other users:
Not everyone is laughing: Other Guardians do not find this funny at all and think the armors are just ugly. They say on reddit: “Dear Armor Design Team…” – implying that they need to talk.
But here on MeinMMO, readers also seem to talk more about the design of the armors rather than the new trailer or fresh content.
Mr.Tarnigel wonders: “I took a good look at the ornaments, phew, it’s hard to imagine that someone could program that without coercion. What the hell is that ball on the helmet?”
Bienenvogel lets it out: “One thing I have to point out: I’m usually not one of those who say the armors in D2 [Destiny 2] are bad or even ‘ugly’, but the one in the picture above… Help! ? I assume that is the seasonal armor? Ugh, unfortunately not my taste at all.”
Shin Malphur dryly agrees but gets to the point: “Yeah, the armors are not the hit, but the rest really makes me look forward to the season!”
What do you think of the armors? Are the Guardians exaggerating and soon there will be transmog anyway? Or can you not get used to the new armor design either? One thing is for sure: Season 13 provides a lot of discussion and starting February 2nd, it will definitely be about the activities and guns.
Sometimes not only the players cheat, but also the bosses in WoW. Sludgefist has learned new tricks to troll the raiders.
Some bosses in World of Warcraft have it quite tough. Every day they are overwhelmed by nasty players and still have to stick to strict rules. Once the players have found a solid strategy, it is always repeated, and the boss has to follow the rules.
Sludgefist from Castle Nathria apparently had enough of that and made his own rules – which brought him victory over the players.
Sludgefist has learned new tricks – the raid looks surprised!
What happened? In the WoW subreddit, the user NickyG91 posted a short clip from the fight against Sludgefist in Castle Nathria. The clip shows the boss’s transition phase. Here the tank is targeted before Sludgefist charges straight at the tank to reach him and ideally destroy one of the pillars.
However, the Sludgefist in the video apparently has no desire to follow the tactics and rules of the players. Instead of charging in a straight line, he just runs in a zigzag pattern to perfectly avoid all the pillars and charge directly into a wall.
Accordingly, the raid reacts surprised and with a lot of “WTF?” and laughs off the defeat.
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Why is this strange? Normally, Sludgefist charges straight at the targeted player, allowing you to let him run into the four pillars one by one. This stuns him and makes him take additional damage for a few seconds before the fight continues as usual.
However, if you fail to complete the task and let Sludgefist run directly into a wall, he collapses the entire hall, causing lethal damage within seconds.
Little wonder, then, that the fight ended with a defeat of the raid team within seconds. Some bosses seem to be learning after all.
Have you ever experienced such a bug or another interesting incident in the current raid?
In Pokémon GO today, on February 3rd, the Raid Hour with Raikou starts. We will show you the best counters and tell you why you should participate.
What is a Raid Hour? This event takes place every Wednesday in Pokémon GO. For one hour, legendary raids will appear on almost all gyms.
This week is all about Raikou. The Electric-type Pokémon has its first and so far last Raid Hour in a long time today.
Counters and info for the Raid Hour with Raikou
When does the event run? The Raid Hour runs from 6:00 PM local time. Black eggs will appear on the gyms beforehand, which will hatch at exactly 6:00 PM.
These are the best counters: Raikou is an Electric-type Pokémon and therefore only has a weakness against Ground-type. You should focus on these Pokémon. The best counters are:
Pokémon
Attacks
Rhyperior
Mud-Slap and Earthquake
Excadrill
Mud-Slap and Drill Run
Garchomp
Mud Shot and Earthquake
Groudon
Mud Shot and Earthquake
Landorus
Mud Shot and Earth Power
Rampardos
Mud-Slap and Earthquake
Rhydon
Mud-Slap and Earthquake
Mamoswine
Mud-Slap and Steamroller
Golurk
Mud-Slap and Earth Power
Donphan
Mud-Slap and Earthquake
For more information on counters and Raikou, check out our guide to the legendary beast:
How many trainers are needed? You can defeat Raikou with just 3 trainers. However, we recommend at least 5-6 trainers for the Raid Hour.
Keep in mind that you can also invite players to raids. This prevents too many players from gathering in one place and potentially violating Corona regulations.
Reasons to join: Raikou is an incredibly strong Pokémon. The monster is among the best Electric-type attackers – only Zekrom is stronger. So you should participate if you don’t have a good Raikou in your team yet.
Additionally, Raikou can be Shiny. So you should also secure a shiny variant.
A more detailed analysis of Raikou’s viability can be found here:
How much do all cars from GTA Online cost if you want to buy them for real money? MeinMMO has calculated.
What is being calculated? The online mode of GTA 5 has been around for 8 years this year. During this time, Rockstar Games has released several DLCs whose contents can be purchased with the in-game currency “GTA Dollars”. You increase your in-game balance by grinding missions, heists, and illegal sales in the game.
If you want, you can also buy the in-game currency for real money. You buy so-called Shark Cards on Steam or in other shops. They come in different versions at different prices. You can see the prices in the following overview (via Steam Shop):
Red Shark for 100,000 GTA Dollars costs €2.49
Tiger Shark for 200,000 GTA Dollars costs €3.99
Bull Shark for 500,000 GTA Dollars costs €7.49
Great White Shark for 1,250,000 GTA Dollars costs €14.99
Whale Shark for 3,500,000 GTA Dollars costs €37.99
Megalodon Shark for 8,000,000 GTA Dollars costs €74.99
This is how much you will have to pay if you want to buy all the content
This is how it works in GTA Online: Over the years, prices for supercars and other vehicles in GTA Online have risen. By now, a vehicle like the Krieger costs around $2.8 million GTA, which is about €35. It’s not uncommon to have to shell out a few million dollars for new content in GTA Online.
Here you can see the prices for trucks, cars, boats, and planes from a dealer in GTA Online
So let’s assume you want to buy all the cars that the game has to offer with real money. Not that it’s necessary. But let’s assume you want to do that. Then you will have to dig deep into your wallet.
We also assume that you have enough garage spaces. Otherwise, you would have to add the prices for real estate. We’ll roughly do that later in the article.
Michael’s Audi is still one of the cheaper vehicles
This is how much you need to spend: All cars from GTA Online would cost a total of 161,102,879 GTA Dollars. This would amount to €1,503.79.
So, if someone really wanted to buy that for real money. Which would be crazy. But doable. You would buy 20 Shark Cards at €74.99 each and also a Shark Card for €3.99.
Regular cars totaled: 83,823,200
Cars tied to specific real estate (like Terrorbyte, Tank, Monster Truck, Ramp Buggy, etc.) totaled: 77,279,679
272 vehicles in the calculation
Excludes planes, helicopters, motorcycles, boats
The prices for the cars that you can put in your garage, as well as those that need specific real estate as a prerequisite or garage, have been calculated here. Tuning is still excluded. Depending on the car and paint job, you can add easily another 1 million per vehicle.
How much do other contents cost? We took a rough look at what you would have to pay for the remaining content. Since the world of GTA Online now offers so much to buy, we have kept it to a rough overview here:
The 8 most expensive properties cost a total of 6,656,000 GTA Dollars
The most expensive bikes for your garage space cost a total of 240,000 GTA Dollars
The most expensive properties (for making money) cost a total of about: 73.8 million GTA Dollars
This consists of the Maze Bank CEO office, Vehicle Warehouse, Bunker, Hangar, Nightclub, Arcade, Biker Clubhouse, Arena Workshop, Facility, and the Casino Penthouse. All upgraded to the max
The most expensive businesses for these properties (Coke Lab, Vehicle Warehouse, etc.) cost approximately: 22.7 million GTA Dollars
The most expensive special vehicles cost a total of about 35 million GTA Dollars (tuned)
For the most expensive weapons & upgrades, you would also need to shell out about 10 million dollars
These contents alone would cost a total of about 148.4 million dollars. Converted, this would roughly be €1,391.
A hefty sum for the content in GTA Online, right? What vehicles do you own in GTA Online and have you ever invested real money? Feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other multiplayer players.
The Kilo 141 assault rifle was considered the best all-round weapon for long distances before the integration of Black Ops Cold War into Call of Duty: Warzone, but it received a nerf. MeinMMO examines whether the weapon is still competitive.
Why is the Kilo no longer a standout? The Kilo 141 assault rifle is one of the first weapons unlocked in Modern Warfare. It is a great beginner’s weapon and shines with outstanding stability coupled with average damage. This makes it strong in Call of Duty: Warzone – really strong. At least until its peculiar nerf.
Because a developer posted on Twitter a few weeks ago: “The Warzone-specific range buff for the Kilo 141 has been reduced.” But at that time, this Warzone buff was not known at all. It later emerged that 17 other automatic weapons besides the Kilo had such a buff. These weapons only lose damage at distance once and do not have a third damage range.
The Kilo now has a third damage range in Warzone and thus loses some of its strength at distance – exactly where it was previously so strong. But apparently, that doesn’t stop the weapon and the Kilo is still very popular. MeinMMO looks at whether the weapon is still competitive and shows a few alternatives if you want to switch.
The Kilo remains extremely stable and thus strong & popular
Why is it still strong? The Kilo 141 is still a powerhouse when it comes to stability and accuracy. When you pull the trigger, the recoil of the first few shots is still noticeable and needs to be compensated for, but after a few bullets, the fully automatic weapon sits very well in your hands and allows you to keep your crosshair steady on the target even at long distances. With a Command Foregrip and the VLK 3x Scope, even the kick of the first few shots is hardly noticeable.
Moreover, it performs better in its second damage range than most of its direct automatic competitors. With a typical Warzone setup (longest barrel and Monolithic Suppressor), the damage drops at around 48 meters, and up to nearly 87 meters, it is even better than the M4A1. The M4 is a bit harder to control, but it takes down enemies nearly 50 milliseconds faster than the Kilo in its first damage range.
Theoretical Time-to-Kill comparison:
Warzone weapons with range focus
Enemies with 3 plates
Full Warzone setups
Only chest shots
Kilo 141: up to 48 meters 639 ms / up to 87 meters 799 ms / after 87 meters 1.039 ms
M13: up to 54 meters 673 ms / from 54 meters 875 ms
Grau 5.56: up to 47 meters 658 ms / from 47 meters 904 ms
M4A1: up to 45 meters 593 ms / from 45 meters 816 ms
Bruen Mk9: Every distance – 705 ms
M16: Every distance – 767 ms
Whether M13, M4A1, or Grau – the typical assault rifle alternatives with range focus all lose against the Kilo in the range between 45 and 87 meters. Alternatives like the Bruen Mk9 or the range beast M16 can beat the Kilo, but you absolutely need an SMG or shotgun as a secondary weapon, as you will often be at a disadvantage in close combat.
The problem with the Kilo is its low firepower at distance
What are the downsides of the Kilo? The assault rifle is still fully competitive within these 40 meters between 45 and 87 meters. But often you need to put pressure on enemies who are even farther away. Here, the Kilo is not much fun, as you need 14 bullets to down the enemy.
The M13 also needs this many in its second damage range starting at 54 meters but comes with even higher stability and a significantly higher rate of fire, allowing you to take down enemies faster – Kilo: 750 rounds/minute / M13: 890 rounds/minute.
The Kilo’s time-to-kill is over one second after 87 meters. This is a terrible value that you should avoid.
This is precisely where the nerf of the Kilo comes into play. Without its third damage range, the weapon would surpass its direct assault rifle competition at range. But in its current state, it simply loses too much damage against the equally stable competition.
Pros and Cons of the Kilo after its nerf
Pros
Still very stable and precise
Strong between 45 and 87 meters
Cons
Over 1 second TTK from 87 meters
Is the Kilo still a top rifle in Warzone?
The Kilo 141 remains a strong alternative in Battle Royale but is no longer among the top weapons in Warzone. For an all-round weapon focusing on range, the time-to-kill at greater distances is too high.
However, this does not mean that the weapon cannot deliver strong performances in Warzone. Stability and control are among the most important characteristics for weapons like Kilo 141. A weapon that gives you a certain security when firing at your enemies is very valuable in a game like Warzone. It improves your mindset and confidence in battles, leading to better performances.
But if you haven’t switched yet, you should at least consider the alternatives. There are weapons that give you a very similar feeling but deliver more damage at longer distances.
The Kilo in Warzone – No longer top, but also not a flop.
Try alternatives – competition can keep up with the handling
Which weapon should I switch to? If you’re looking for a very similar gameplay feel to that of the Kilo, you essentially have two alternatives:
Both weapons are very accurate, hardly veer when firing automatically, and deal more damage at distance. The Grau hits harder up to 47 meters, while the M13 deals more damage at range.
However, the M13 burns through your magazine like nothing due to its high rate of fire and low damage per bullet. The Grau, on the other hand, comes with a very good “Iron Sight” (sight), allowing you to save on optics and have space for an additional attachment. The “Cold War” LMG Stoner 63 also falls into this category, but brings some disadvantages in mobility.
If you want more damage and are willing to take a bit more recoil, then go for the M4A1. It is a bit more unstable but still very stable and offers good time-to-kill values. Even more damage can be obtained with the CR-56 AMAX, which comes with even stronger recoil.
Other stable alternatives include the Bruen Mk9 and the M16. However, both are rather weak in close combat, while assault rifle all-rounders still deliver acceptable time-to-kill values at short distances.
If you are still using the Kilo 141 and have noticed that it deals too little damage in some situations, then now is a good time to switch. If you are bringing a sniper rifle as a second weapon anyway, you could stay with the Kilo since you will likely switch to your sniper at long distances. However, you should also consider whether one of the best submachine guns in Warzone might be better suited.
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With patch 11.2, the new set 4.5 started in Teamfight Tactics. The first official tournament for it took place on the last weekend of January. We reveal which combos the pros used to win.
What kind of tournament was it? The Cloud9 Fates NA Qualifier was an official tournament that allowed players to qualify for the World Championship in mid-2021. The best players from the leaderboard in America participated, needing to prove themselves in the new set 4.5 for the first time.
Notable during the tournament:
Only 25% of the “Top 4” players in all matches leveled up to level 9. For many, this was a lower priority than the right combo or leveling champions.
In the early game, duelists, sharpshooters, and cultists were popular. The combo of Yuumi and Janna was particularly frequently used for the mystic buff.
The most popular combo in the Top 4 revolved around the executioner and the champion Kayle (present a total of 5 out of 20 times).
We at MeinMMO now present the builds with which the respective matches in the tournament were won.
The player GrandVice8 won the first match in the tournament. In the endgame, he relied on a combo of divine and executioner units. The entire build revolved around the champion Kayle.
How the match went:
GrandVice8 started with a board of 3 cultists, finding an elect Vladimir. He fed his board with Pyke, Diana, and Kindred to gain the Assassins and Spirit bonus.
In the midgame, he quickly leveled up to level 7 to bring Yone and Irelia to the field, thus obtaining the Adept buff. In the meantime, he used the champion Ornn to build two items for him and then sold him.
In the late game, he found an elect Kayle, which he then combined with Lee Sin, Shen, Yuumi, and Xayah.
Match 2 – Spirit/Butch
The second match was won by the player SpencerTFT. He relied on 4 spirit units and an elect Zed. The combo also revolved around this character.
How the match went:
In the early game, SpencerTFT relied on sharpshooters, spirit, and the character Vi, who took damage at the front.
At level 5, he already found an elect Zed. He then deployed Pyke and other spirit units onto the battlefield.
He continued to roll for new champions to get Zed to level 3.
In the endgame, he added Samira, Yone, and Zilean to his board.
Match 3 – Divine/Frontline
The third winner was Bertasaurus, who played a combo of divine and frontline fighters. Notably, he equipped his Zilean with both a spatula item for duelists and one for divine units.
How the match went:
Early in the game, Bertasaurus found an elect Wukong, which he kept throughout the match. Initially, he played with 4 frontline fighters and 2 sharpshooters.
In the midgame, units like Jax, Irelia, Yuumi, and Janna joined the battle.
In the late game, he replaced the weak frontline fighters with Sejuani and Aatrox and brought Lee Sin onto the field as a duelist and divine champion.
Match 4 – Ninja/Assassins
The fourth match in the tournament was again won by GrandVice8. This time he relied on an elect Akali and 6 assassins combined with 4 ninjas.
How the match went:
At the beginning, GrandVice8 found an elect Wukong and played divine, frontline fighters, and sharpshooters.
At level 6, he found the elect Akali and played her with frontline fighters and 4 ninjas.
In the endgame, he swapped out the frontline fighters for more assassins.
Match 5 – Divine/Executioner
Just like in the first match, the player Numanotaihasin managed to play a combo with Kayle this time. However, he found Kindred as the elect executioner. Unlike GrandVice8, he made Kayle a duelist and skipped the adepts.
How the match went:
In the early game, he played duelists and divine champions as a combo.
At level 5, he already found Kindred as the elect champion.
At level 7, he was able to make Kayle a duelist and temporarily played 4 duelists, 3 executioners, 2 divine, 2 spirits.
In the endgame, he removed one duelist and instead opted for Xayah, Morgana, and Janna.
What do you think about the combos? Did any of them surprise you? And will you try them out yourself?
