During the Johto event in Pokémon GO, you must catch a Farbigeagle for the collector challenge. We will show you how to do that in 2021.
This task is about: The Johto event has started in Pokémon GO and a new collector challenge is available. You must catch a Farbigeagle among other things.
However, Farbigeagle is not available in the wild and can only be found in a special way. We will show you how to catch Farbigeagle in 2021.
Catching Farbigeagle thanks to Snapshot – Here’s how
You can find Farbigeagle here: This Pokémon can only be obtained through the snapshot feature of Pokémon GO. You need to take a picture of a Pokémon. If you are lucky, a Farbigeagle will jump into the frame. When the Farbigeagle is in the shot, you can close the camera, and the Pokémon should appear next to your avatar ready to be caught.
So far, there is no other way to obtain Farbigeagle. You won’t find it in the wild or in quests.
This is what the snapshot with Farbigeagle looks like.
What you need to keep in mind: Farbigeagle only appears in the first photo you take. If you photograph a Pokémon and Farbigeagle doesn’t jump into the frame, it won’t jump into the frame in subsequent pictures either.
So, if you really want to get Farbigeagle, you should change your Pokémon after each photo and take a picture of a different monster.
By the way: Farbigeagle only appears once a day and can flee. So be careful when catching. If it escapes, you can only try your luck again the next day.
Should you secure Farbigeagle now? Only if you catch Farbigeagle can you complete the collector challenge. Anyone who wants to complete this task should secure Farbigeagle.
Blizzard achieves a small victory against hackers and botters in World of Warcraft. One of the biggest providers gives in and admits defeat.
No matter if in World of Warcraft Classic or in the Retail version of the game, bots are constantly a problem. Especially in Classic, many players cannot keep up with reporting. Characters fly through the air, teleport across half the map, and harvest herbs and ores that are no longer available to legitimate players.
A crucial element for hackers and botters has now reportedly been removed, as the platform EWT ceases its operations.
What was EWT? EWT was a platform whose tools allowed users to make settings in World of Warcraft that were never intended. Users could, for example, “jump infinitely” and climb through the air or simply walk through objects. It was essentially a hack. Along with other software, many botters and hackers used this to farm materials, hoard gold, and then resell it to players.
Bots are annoying – whether in Retail or Classic.
What happened? Blizzard has apparently sent a “Cease and Desist” letter – similar to requesting a cease and desist. As some WoW players reported in the game’s subreddit, there is now only the following message visible on the EWT page:
After Blizzard contacted me, I decided to cease the development of EWT, support and sales.
Although it is an independent platform, EWT allowed for the development of many tools that violated Blizzard’s terms of use. With the immediate stop of EWT services, these tools will no longer function, at least not operating on the EWT platform.
This is the last official announcement and there will be no further comments on this matter.
More news about WoW: Shadowlands and Classic can be found here:
Are there no more bots and hackers now? Yes, definitely. EWT was just an important component, but there are many alternatives. However, EWT was considered one of the “big players” in the botting/hacking scene of WoW. That Blizzard was able to achieve a success here is definitely a good sign. Perhaps there will be at least a few less fraudsters in the coming days and weeks – at least until they find an alternative.
Do you often have problems with bots or hackers? Or have you been largely spared from them while playing?
In Call of Duty: Warzone, submachine guns (SMGs) are among the most popular weapons. MeinMMO presents the analysis of a CoD expert who introduces the 5 best SMGs based on playstyle and provides tips for your setups.
What do I need SMGs for in Warzone? SMGs are close-range weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone and are often favored as a secondary weapon. Along with a firearm for longer distances, they make up the loadouts of many players, waiting to pump bullets into enemy soldiers at close range.
They are fast, deal high damage, and offer a large ammunition reserve. The operator of the Warzone weapon website “truegamadata” has meticulously analyzed the SMGs and their attachments and presents in his latest video on the “SMG Meta” of Warzone which ones are for him the 5 best in the game. He also provides tips on assembling setups.
MeinMMO presents his findings, prepares the setup tips for you, and explains why these SMGs are currently the 5 best submachine guns in the game. We are embedding the English YouTube video from “truegamedata” here for you:
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Best SMGs for Rushing – The MP5 from Cold War & Modern Warfare
What advantages do rushing SMGs bring? Rushing submachine guns have the lowest time-to-kill (TTK) values of SMGs and focus on direct close combat (Close-Quarter-Combat / CQC). They are especially well-suited for house combat, but often fall prey to shotguns in direct combat (under 10 meters), such as the R9-0 with Dragon’s Breath.
They stand out for their high damage, which comes with handling disadvantages. The recoil plays a minor role with rushing SMGs, as you are close enough to the enemy to reliably hit your shots.
What does a strong rushing setup for the “Cold War” MP5 look like? The MP5 from Cold War outperforms all other submachine guns in terms of TTK but feels a bit shaky. However, it is stable enough to utilize its high damage values in direct combat.
Warzone: Cold War MP5 Setup for Rushing
Barrel: 9.5″ Special Forces
Laser: SWAT 5mw laser sight
Stock: SAS Combat Stock
Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
Ammunition: STANAG 50-Round Drum
For “truegamadata”, the Special Forces Barrel is a must for all SMGs from Cold War in Warzone. It increases your damage range by 50% and your bullet velocity by 80%. This applies to all SMGs from Cold War with a Special Forces Barrel and significantly outperforms other barrels.
The grip helps reduce noticeable recoil and the stock increases your speed while aiming. The laser gives you the option to fall back on hipfire when necessary. Without this attachment, the spread for effective hipfire is too wide.
What does a strong rushing setup for the “Modern Warfare” MP5 look like?The “old” MP5 is already a classic among Warzone weapons and a real mainstay. It has always been considered one of the best SMGs and continues to hold its ground thanks to its balanced mix of strengths and weaknesses. If you’re looking for a rushing SMG that can also hipfire, then opt for the MP5 from CoD MW.
Warzone: Modern Warfare MP5 Setup for Rushing
Laser: 5mW laser
Stock: FTAC Foldable
Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
Ammunition: 45-Round Magazine
Perk: Sleight of Hand
Just like the weapon, this setup is almost a classic. Make sure to pack a large magazine and choose the perk “Sleight of Hand” if you want to reload faster. “truegamadata” suggests that instead of reloading speed, you could also opt for a suppressor to not show up on the mini-map when firing.
The Merc Grip and the laser provide you with strong hipfire. While you should always try to aim down sights, with this setup, you can surprise your enemies with quick shots.
In terms of TTK values, the MP5 from Cold War may have the edge, but when it comes to hipfire and aim down sights (ADS) time, the MP5 from CoD MW wins.
Chest Shot Damage Comparison of the Best SMGs – Without Attachments
The two MP5s win in damage, Bullfrog and MAC-10 in range. Source: truegamedata.com
Best All-round SMGs – MAC-10 and Bullfrog
What advantages do all-round SMGs bring? With these weapons, you gain more stability and control than with SMGs that focus entirely on damage. In direct close combat situations, you may be at a disadvantage, but you can still land safe hits a few meters away from the enemy, which is very important in Warzone.
They are distinguished by their good handling but are less suited for being at the forefront to engage enemies first. If you expect more from your secondary weapon than just close combat kills, then opt for an all-round SMG.
What does a strong all-round setup for the MAC-10 look like? The MAC-10 has a very high fire rate, but it has a predominantly vertical recoil upward. Due to its high rate of fire, the enemy takes more hits and can concentrate less on you because their field of view is shaken (flinch effect). As the only SMG, the MAC-10 also has an “Open-Bolt Delay” and needs 50 milliseconds to fire after pulling the trigger.
Barrel: 5.9″ Special Forces
Laser: GRU 5mw laser sight
Stock: Wire Stock
Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
Ammunition: STANAG 53-Round Drum
Warzone: MAC-10 Setup – All-round
Here too, the Special Forces Barrel is a must, and you get your bonus of 50% for range and 80% for bullet velocity. The grip helps you with recoil control, and with the stock, you can slightly offset the “Open-Bolt Delay” when coming out of sprinting and wanting to fire. The magazine provides you with 53 rounds without too much affecting your aim down sights time.
Additionally, “truegamadata” selects a 5mw laser but also makes it clear that his personal taste plays a role here. For him, it’s important that an SMG also has hipfire capability, and he always relies on a laser. If you don’t care about that, you can choose the Agency Suppressor, which not only suppresses sound but also adds some range.
What does a strong all-round setup for the Bullfrog look like? This submachine gun is very stable and is especially noted for its large magazines. It is the “Cold War” counterpart to the PP-19 Bizon but can perform significantly better than its poor “CoD MW” cousin. It shines with high headshot damage, making it one of the best SMGs in Warzone due to its enjoyable stability.
Warzone: Bullfrog Setup – All-round
Muzzle: GRU Suppressor
7.4″ Special Forces
Laser: GRU 5mw laser sight
Ammunition: 65-Round
The Bullfrog is very forgiving and gives you many options for attachments. Important are the Agency Suppressor, the Special Forces Barrel, and the larger magazine. “truegamadata” chooses again the 5mw laser for hipfire.
You can also add a sight that you like or choose a stock to gain additional bonuses. Other recommended attachments include:
Tactical Stock: +12% Aim Speed
Wire Stock: Improved Sprint-to-Fire Speed
Spetsnaz Grip: -10% Vertical & Horizontal Recoil
Headshot Damage Comparison of the Best SMGs – Without Attachments
The Bullfrog outshines all in headshot damage. Source: truegamedata.com
Best SMG for Hipfire – MP7
What advantages do hipfire SMGs bring? With hipfire, you save yourself the aiming down sights before firing and shoot directly. The bullet spread should be as minimal as possible. In Warzone, the best option for this is the MP7, which does lag a bit in TTK.
What does a strong hipfire setup for the MP7 look like? Due to its very vertical recoil, the MP7 is also suitable for other tasks in battle royale, making it the best alternative for fans of hipfire.
Laser: 5mW laser
Stock: No Stock
Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
“truegamadata” recommends three attachments for your MP7 to achieve the best hipfire level in the game. Experiment and find which combination suits you best. Here you can find a guide for a hipfire MP7. As another alternative to the MP7, the Warzone data expert mentions the MP5 from CoD MW.
The 5 SMGs with the best possible hipfire setups compared. Source: YouTube
After the stormy “Cold War” integration into Warzone, the dust is slowly settling and the best weapons are coming to light. When it comes to SMGs, it depends entirely on your playstyle which one is recommended for you.
Experiment, try different playstyles, and find your best approach. Not always is the fastest time-to-kill the optimal solution, as can be seen with the popular assault rifle Grau 5.56, which is particularly strong in Warzone due to its stability.
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One of the best-known and most respected streamers on Twitch is the veteran Cohh Carnage. He is part of the player advisory board of the platform. Following the ban fiasco involving the WoW player, Mohamed ‘Ziqo’ Beshir, Cohh Carnage is now advocating for a change in Twitch’s ban policy behind the scenes. Because it’s simply not good.
This ban outraged people:
The WoW streamer Ziqo has been on Twitch for 10 years and has never done anything wrong during that time. He is a respected member of the WoW community, is a PvP player, caster, and analyst.
His channel was just banned for a week by Twitch for ‘hate speech.’ However, nobody at Twitch could tell him what exactly he had done wrong. The streamer was desperate because he was not aware of any wrongdoing, but now lost important opportunities at Twitch due to the punishment.
After a public outcry, Ziqo’s ban turned out to be a misunderstanding. Apparently, someone at Twitch misinterpreted the words ‘Fuck it’ as ‘Faggot,’ a derogatory term for homosexuals that is considered ‘hate speech.’ The ban was then lifted as an error since the word was not actually said and would have made no sense in context. However, the ban was only lifted after 6 days and 6 hours, just before it would have expired anyway.
The WoW streamer Ziqo was distressed after a ban that no one could explain.
The ban should have been resolved in an hour instead of 6 days
This is Cohh Carnage: The streamer Cohh Carnage is a veteran on Twitch. He once streamed every day for 2000 days in a row and is considered a kind of ‘the exemplary gaming’ streamer. An incredibly solid and positive streamer, with games at the center.
Cohh Carnage is part of the ‘Twitch Safety Advisory Council’ along with several other Twitch streamers. This is a kind of player advisory board where Twitch listens to streamers’ opinions on sensitive issues.
This is what the streamer demands: Carnage states: The ban of Ziqo lasted 6 days, which really hurts. In fact, the ban could have been resolved in an hour if Twitch had listened to his suggestion. Carnage believes that ‘Account Managers’ should be involved in bans, who have direct contact with streamers.
An Account Manager could have simply contacted Ziqo, shown him the clip and said: ‘Our people believe you said that, for this we have to ban you.’ Ziqo could then have explained: ‘No, I didn’t say that. I said the other thing.’ The problem would have been solved and the ban would have been lifted after one hour.
In reality, the Account Manager couldn’t help Ziqo at all because he didn’t know why he was banned himself. He simply told Ziqo: ‘I have bad news for you.’
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Carnage demands: Twitch must improve in dealing with ‘false bans’ and offer players compensation when they are wrongly banned.
Carnage says he is not allowed to speak publicly about his role on the Twitch board, but this is exactly one of the points that urgently needs to improve. That’s what he is advocating for.
Twitch’s ban policy has been controversial for a long time. In December, a female streamer stripped naked and showcased everything that can be shown in a sex show. However, she was only banned for 3 days because Twitch apparently believed she only accidentally stripped:
In Hearthstonethere are now different offers for each player. Blizzard is trying something out – but players suspect problems.
Anyone logging into Hearthstone these days might notice the red exclamation mark on the shop button. This indicates that there is again a new offer in the game’s shop. This time, it’s not just the mini-set “Darkmoon Faire” with 66 cards, but something else.
The tavern special is an offer that varies from player to player.
What kind of offers are these? As mentioned, they vary so far. The offers include:
10 card packs from the Darkmoon Faire and 1 random legendary card for €10.
20 card packs from the Darkmoon Faire and 2 random legendary cards for €20.
35 card packs from the Darkmoon Faire and 2 random legendary cards for €35.
25 card packs (5 each) from old expansions for the wild format and a legendary card for €20.
These are not necessarily all the offers, but at least those reported by players so far.
Is this intentional? Yes. Blizzard has already confirmed this on Reddit. Community Manager Kaeyoh writes: ‘We are testing some new offers in our shop, which means that some users will see something different than others. This is intentional! Check the in-game shop and the web shop to see which offers are available to you.’
Are the offers worth it? Basically yes. If you’re looking for cards for your collection, you can definitely take advantage of the offers and maybe get some legendary or missing cards cheaply. However, it’s not a must, as most content in Hearthstone can also be earned without spending real money.
Is someone about to bathe in the players’ money?
Critics fear problematic developments: While some players are happy about the different offers, there are also a number of criticisms. Some fear this could be the beginning of a new strategy to offer each player exactly what they are willing to spend. For instance, if a player has made large purchases in the past, they might be offered an expensive set. Players who spend money rarely, on the other hand, might receive cheaper offers with a higher cost/benefit ratio – at least that’s the concern.
What do you think about the idea of different offers? A cool thing? Or should all players always have access to the same offers?
The survival MMO Rust experienced a renaissance after countless streamers shared their experiences on Twitch. MeinMMO editor Noah Struthoff developed into a real Twitch addict during this time.
A few days later, the German streamers also launched their Rust servers. They too attracted thousands of viewers and thrilled their fans with the streams. This drew me in, and I was surprised at how fantastic I found the streams, even though I usually have no interest in survival games.
In the middle of the night with 3 screens simultaneously
So I normally feel about Twitch and Rust: Admittedly, I know almost all the major German streamers on Twitch and actively follow many of them – but usually on YouTube. I never quite understood the fun of watching streamers for hours rather than catching the highlights on YouTube the next day in 10 minutes.
Until now, I have only sporadically followed the right streams. I would watch for 10 minutes and then turn it off in annoyance.
I also don’t really have a connection to Rust and survival MMOs in general. I never followed such games closely and only had touchpoints with such games while working. However, I didn’t want to spend my leisure time on them.
Rust is actually not a game I find interesting at all. Nevertheless, it fascinates me on Twitch.
This is how the Rust project went for me: At the beginning of January, I wrote my first Rust article here on MeinMMO and quickly realized: This project is actually really cool. After that, I diligently watched the highlight videos on YouTube and eventually, I wanted more, so I started tuning into the first streams.
Within a few days, it was all over for me. I became practically addicted to the streams. I had a few days off and during that time, I felt like I was watching 20 different streamers build their bases or raid other groups. Every time the Rust servers went online, I was one of the first to tune in.
The highlight was the astonished face of my girlfriend when she came into my office at half past one in the night, and I was following different streamers on all 3 of my screens simultaneously. My girlfriend is used to a lot from me; after all, I regularly run around the city in sub-zero temperatures catching little Pokémon on my phone, but even she was astonished at this.
What fascinates me about the project? What I find particularly interesting is that you can encounter a multitude of streamers in close proximity in Rust. In other games, it’s usually 4-man groups, but in Rust, you could watch a ton of German streamers together. Big streamers used their reach, and smaller streamers gained a bit more attention as a result.
Furthermore, although all streamers played on the same server, each approached it differently, effectively playing their own game. I clicked through the different streams and observed the various groups. When a fight broke out, I watched both sides and could thus gain insight into both strategies.
I have never seen such a project before, and it really captivates me.
However, I also find it exciting that the different play styles often lead to conflict. Streamers who raid aggressively often come into conflict with streamers who play more passively. Therefore, several different Rust servers quickly emerged in the German Twitch scene:
The RUSTplatz server around Dhalucard and the RocketBeans focuses more on role-playing
The “Twitch Prime is free” server around streamers Rumathra, Trymacs, and Rewinside often showcases PvP and there are more conflicts between the teams
However, Rumathra’s server is now offline because it was permanently DDoSed and thus constantly crashed. It was mainly this server that so fascinated me about the Rust project. I can only hope that the server makes a comeback soon so I can spend the next evening in front of my 3 screens.
If you want to learn more about the German Rust servers, then check this out:
In Red Dead Online players have found a trick to get into solo lobbies recently. This allows exploring the Wild West without other players.
What has changed in Red Dead Online: If you played Red Dead Online with a poor internet connection, it could happen that you would occasionally get kicked from the game. However, these sudden disconnects are said to no longer occur.
Instead of getting kicked from the game and potentially losing progress, players are now reporting a new feature. They should now receive a notification that they are entering a new game session due to a network error.
Several players are currently discussing the topic. For example, YouTuber “Hazard” explains how such a “network error” now manifests in Red Dead Online:
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The special thing: In this lobby, there are no other players present, and you move entirely alone through the game. You effectively land in a solo lobby – a feature that Red Dead Online did not have before.
“Solo lobbies are like heaven, bad internet is your angel”
What the players say: Looking through the comments, many players see more than just a small fix for connection problems in this feature.
Some have apparently been waiting for the opportunity of a solo lobby for a long time – and now see a chance. One player writes: “With solo lobbies, I will play every day” (via YouTube), another writes: “Solo lobbies are like heaven, bad internet is your angel” (via YouTube).
The reasons for this lie, for example, in the fact that some players want to ride through the Wild West in peace, without having to fear griefers and surprise attacks. In solo lobbies, you can move without having to react to other players – but the multiplayer aspects also fall away. Fun role-playing with other players, such as currently on a prison server of Red Dead Online, is then out. However, you also won’t be constantly attacked by griefers.
Griefers are players who make it a point to attack other players repeatedly for fun. What lies behind this has been examined more closely by MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits: Here you can find the interview with a griefer.
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A new patch for World of Warcraft is coming. This brings some changes to dungeons and classes. Especially the changes to Mages, Paladins, and Druids should please many players, as the three classes lose some of their strength in PvP.
What are these changes? In the upcoming hotfix, Blizzard is specifically adjusting three classes in PvP:
Why is this important? Paladins are considered one of the strongest classes because they can heal their partner enormously even in damage or tank specialization, especially in an arena. Blizzard is now at least slightly reducing this.
Fire Mages are among the currently most popular classes in the arena, as they can potentially decide a round with their powerful spells in just a few seconds, for example by directly killing the opposing healer. Until now, only immunities helped.
Druids are also considered extremely annoying. Moonfire is a spell that actually needs to be cast for four seconds and then deals several tens of thousands of damage. Convoke the Spirits casts random Druid spells for four seconds.
If Moonfire appears at the very beginning of a Convoke, it doesn’t need to be cast for four seconds but occurs spontaneously. This way, Druids could potentially kill players before they could interrupt the spell.
With the changes, some of the harder instances should become easier, and the mythic mode of the raid should become more pleasant for some guilds. The changes will also take effect on January 27.
What do you think of the changes in PvP? Did Mages, Paladins, and Druids also annoy you in the arenas and battlegrounds, or do you find the nerfs too strong? Which classes would you like to see balanced in the future? Let us know in the comments.
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From now on, the TOTY defenders are available in FIFA 21. The defenders, including goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, have really strong ratings.
This is the TOTY: The “Team-of-the-Year” event has been running since last Friday and brought two rounds of players: first came the TOTY strikers, followed by the TOTY midfielders.
As of today, January 26 at 7 PM, the midfielders will be replaced in packs by the defenders and goalkeeper. And now it is also known how strong the cards are.
TOTY Defenders with strong ratings
In the goal of the Team of the Year is Manuel Neuer from FC Bayern Munich. The goalkeeper has received a really good card with 96 overall ratings, which should be hard to overcome.
A similarly high rating has Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. His TOTY version is actually ideal in all areas, especially in defense and physical, van Dijk has extremely high ratings. His pace is also very good for a center-back and can be boosted into the 90s with a chemistry style.
Sergio Ramos is the second center-back in the TOTY defense with a 96 card, which is nearly identical to the van Dijk card. He should also be very hard to get past.
Bayern defender Alphonso Davies is also included and with his new ratings, he is one of the best left-backs in the game. His 93 card impresses mainly with insane pace (99), but can also convince with great dribbling ratings. He should enrich any team offensively as well.
Right-back Alexander-Arnold is the Davies counterpart on the other side of the field. He may not be as fast as Davies, but he is still very quick. His 94 card shines in passing and defensive ratings.
Flashback Boateng available as SBC
This is the card: At the same time as the TOTY defenders, a Flashback card of Jerome Boateng also came into play. The center-back has received a quite good 90 card that requires you to complete three partial SBCs. Here is what the card looks like:
Boateng is available as an SBC player
How to get TOTY cards: Unfortunately, there are currently only two ways to get the TOTY cards. Either you have really strong luck when opening packs and a TOTY is included – but the chance of that is very low. Or you have to strike on the transfer market. However, the prices for TOTY players in FIFA 21 are extremely high on the market and require a huge amount of coins.
If you need an immediate boost to your defense that doesn’t cost millions of coins, you’ll find it here: Here we show you some fast center-backs for little coins.
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The Free2Play MMORPG Neverwinter has received a new update. This makes the entire game significantly harder. Now players are arguing whether this is good or bad – and are looking for alternatives.
What is this update about? On January 21, 2021, the developers of Neverwinter launched a new update that fundamentally changed the combat system and scaling.
The core of the change is a revision of the equipment and scaling, both of the player’s stats and the enemies. Everything should become clearer, and players should no longer have to constantly adjust their equipment when switching to a different area.
What has changed because of this? With the revisions, the enemies and battles have become significantly harder. Players can no longer just smash through the content or be carried through by a high-level player.
Instead, they are now reliant on paying attention and even working in groups. This is particularly noticeable in dungeons. The community now has mixed opinions and much discussion about this.
From “unplayable” to “finally enjoying dungeons”
This is why players are annoyed: In the subreddit for Neverwinter, there have been hardly any other topics for several days than the revision of the combat system. Many players are upset that they can no longer do even simple tasks alone:
“A simple daily and I die to trash mobs. […] I have been playing since 2016, solo and with my own guild, in which I am the only member. I have played alone and had a lot of fun until now. Not anymore. Cryptic doesn’t want players like me, so be it. […] I’ll come back in a few months. In the meantime, I’m going back to WoW.”
The threads are receiving support from some players. Apparently, they enjoyed feeling really strong in the endgame of Neverwinter – which has now been taken away from them. However, there are also other users who welcome the new situation.
What is good about it? The reddit user MotleyKhon writes in his post that he really enjoys the changes. It is great to finally be able to do a dungeon as a group: “Fight together or die alone.”
Previously, a strong player could allegedly run the dungeon solo and carry the group through. This is no longer possible. Dungeons are now reportedly the content as known from other MMORPGs like World of Warcraft.
Apparently, this is a problem that goes beyond the update. Some users point out that it simply doesn’t feel good when something is taken away from you. And that is exactly what has happened in Neverwinter.
On the other hand, the old system probably wouldn’t have worked in the long run, and it’s better to change it now before it’s too late. However, the whole discussion has raised the question of whether players themselves are the problem of MMORPGs.
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The Weekly Reset brings players in Destiny 2 today, on January 26th, new weekly activities and a fresh Challenge. But what else can the Guardians accomplish?
What’s happening in Destiny 2 right now? Only two weeks remain for the Guardians in the current season before the new Season 13 starts on February 9th. Hopefully, it will bring a fresh breeze to the shooter.
is ready. You can adjust the difficulty level of this activity yourselves.
This week, you will receive double loot in the Challenge, by the way. Additionally, the bonus for Platinum will increase over the weekend, so if you defeat all Champions.
On top of that, you can tackle all available strikes on Grandmaster. This way, you can get the Conqueror title if you are strong enough. Here are tips for the “ultimate challenge”.
Playlist Strikes are available with these modifiers:
Solar Singe
Grenadier
Grounded
However, keep in mind that the Singe modifier will remain the same all week. The other modifiers will rotate daily.
Crucible: You can play these playlists and modes in PvP:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Survival
Survival: Freelance
Showdown
Petra Venj is currently located (Curse Week 2) for one week directly at the landing zone of the Dreaming City. You can also tackle the 6th Ascendant Challenge .
These are the sources for powerful loot in Season 12 of Destiny 2
This is how powerful loot is structured in Destiny 2: Powerful loot comes in several tiers, granting you various power boosts. Accordingly, higher tiers grant you higher power boosts.
Tier 1 (up to +3 above the current power level)
Tier 2 (up to +4 above the current power level)
Tier 3 (up to +5 above the current power level)
pinnacle gear (+5 or more above the power level. The only gear that goes above 1250 and up to a maximum of 1260 – afterwards the level jumps are lower, +1)
The new graphics cards like RTX 3080 and RX 6800 (XT) are currently hardly available. However, the prices for old graphics cards are also rising significantly and suddenly gaining in value. What is the reason for this and what are the current prices for the newer models?
Since the beginning of 2020, many people, also due to the strong Corona restrictions, have turned to gaming and are contributing strong numbers to 2 types of online games. Therefore, it is not surprising that interest in corresponding gaming hardware is now also increasing. Graphics cards play a particularly large role here, as they are designed to bring games with high details to the screen.
What types of graphics cards are there? With the RX-6000 series from AMD and the RX-3000 series from Nvidia, there have been new high-end graphics cards available since late 2020. These are primarily aimed at gamers interested in 4K performance. In addition, there are two other types of graphics cards that are interesting for many gamers:
Full HD cards: For casual gamers, MOBA players, and most eSports titles, Full HD cards are currently powerful enough to play most games with high details. Here, particularly older models play a big role.
WQHD cards: Players who, for example, place value on high FPS in Full HD for fast shooters or simply want to game in WQHD. Since 2019, there are some alternatives for players with AMD’s 5000 series and Nvidia’s Super Refresh.
This is how we proceeded: MeinMMO has taken a look at the current prices of interesting graphics cards in this article. We have looked at the current prices (as of 25.01.2021) from various suppliers and comparison platforms. In our article, we present to you
various graphics cards in a price comparison from the entry-level and mid-range.
Then we take a look at the used market analysis from GameStar.
Finally, we check how the prices of the latest graphics cards like RX 6800 (XT) and RTX 3080 look.
Update 26.01.2021: We have expanded the article slightly and added graphics card series in the section “What does the used market look like?”
Graphics card oldies experience a second spring
Especially the older models from previous years are in high demand. These include AMD’s 400/500 series and Nvidia’s GTX 1000 generation. Many are also interested in the RX 5500 (XT) from AMD.
You should note: While both the GTX 1660 and GTX 1650 Super are still being produced, AMD’s 400/500 series – with the exception of the RX 550 – are discontinued models. These are now being replaced by the RX 5500 (XT).
This is the situation with AMD: Looking at the price development of graphics cards over the past 3 months, it is noticeable that the prices have risen significantly, especially since the end of 2020. Especially old graphics cards are currently gaining enormous value: Prices for the RX 580 are currently rising sharply among various retailers and providers and are currently about as high as they were at their release.
The price development of popular models of the Radeon RX 580
In addition to the old Polaris cards, the RX 5500 cards are also in high demand. These cards represent the successor generation of the RX 570/580. Here too, a noticeable increase in prices can be observed.
In late October, one could still get an RX 5500 (XT) for around 200 euros; currently (as of 26.1.2021), one pays around 250 euros for the card. That’s a price increase of 25%.
Price development of selected RX 5500(XT) graphics cards
This is the situation with Nvidia: Looking at the prices of the GTX 1650 Super over the past 3 months, one notices, similar to the competition, that prices have noticeably risen since October.
Whereas prices for various models were between 150 and 180 euros in the summer and early autumn, all models are currently beyond the 200 euro mark.
Price development of selected GTX 1650 Super graphics cards
RX 5700 XT and RTX 2060 are also in high demand
In July 2019, there was a lot of new technology for gaming enthusiasts, as AMD released its RX 5700 (XT) and Nvidia its Super graphics cards like the RTX 2080 Super. This allowed particularly fans of the WQHD area to enjoy plenty of performance.
This is the current situation: Similar to entry-level models, prices are also rising in the WQHD area. Here the prices are partially rising even more sharply.
Especially for particularly popular models of the RX 5700 XT since December 2020, a noticeable price increase can be observed. Normally, the graphics cards cost around 350 euros, currently (as of 25.01.2021), prices are between 500 – 600 euros, making them about twice the price.
With Nvidia, the situation is not much different. Here too, prices for older WQHD graphics cards are rising. Especially the prices of the RTX 2000 generation and the Super versions are increasing significantly. The RTX 2000 series are already discontinued models (via 3dcenter.org), which are actually being replaced by the RTX 3000 models.
Example price increase for an RTX 2060; Source: Idealo.de
In the WQHD area, prices are rising slightly stronger than in the mid-range and entry-level sectors. Both the RTX 2060 and the RX 5700 (XT) currently cost around 500 euros new as well as used, significantly exceeding the old MSRP.
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RX 570, GTX 1650 – What does the used market look like?
GameStar has looked at the used graphics card market and assessed the latest sales on the Ebay trading platform. Prices have risen sharply since November 2020. The Radeon RX 580 is at the top with a price increase of 77.6%:
The review of the numbers we have determined shows that prices for graphics cards on Ebay have increased significantly since November 2020. On average, the increase is almost 30 percent, particularly strongly affecting AMD models and the GTX 1000 series from Nvidia.
Price increase of graphics cards on Ebay. Source: GameStar.de
The rising prices also apply to the following models:
Radeon RX Vega 56
Radeon RX Vega 64
Radeon RX 580 (8.0 GByte)
Radeon RX 570 (4.0 GByte)
RTX 2060
GTX 1080 Ti
GTX 1080
GTX 1070
If you hope to save money by opting for a used graphics card instead of buying new, you are currently also paying significantly more. On the other hand, you can currently make a good profit if you sell your old graphics card. You can read the entire article from GameStar:
RTX 3080, RX 6800 (XT): What do prices and availability look like?
This is the situation with the new items: The new graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia are currently in high demand. The RTX 3000 series and the new Radeon models are currently hardly available:
The RTX 3080 was sold out within minutes and is being sold at high prices on Ebay.
Even smaller graphics cards like the RTX 3060 Ti were sold out within minutes. Here, however, there are officially larger quantities than for the high-end models.
AMD’s RX 6800 was also quickly sold out. Those interested are currently also waiting for a restock. The RX 6900 XT is currently also hardly available or being sold at inflated prices.
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Graphics Card Availability: That’s why you need a lot of patience in 2021
Currently, you need a lot of patience when buying a graphics card, as many GPUs are either completely sold out or only available at very high prices. This is at least shown by samples from particularly popular models and graphics card series from various manufacturers:
Old graphics cards are in high demand but are no longer manufactured, thus reaching their “end of life”.
For modern graphics cards, demand is significantly higher than the supply from manufacturers. This has led to prices being significantly higher than in mid-2020.
If you want to buy a graphics card right now, you’ll need a lot of patience until either prices drop significantly or you have the chance at a good offer, which comes up from time to time.
When will availability improve? Currently, there doesn’t seem to be any signs that the graphics card market will improve in the coming months. There are several reasons for this:
On the one hand, availability is severely restricted due to the Corona pandemic, and production is lower.
On the other hand, crypto mining is becoming interesting for many users again. Graphics cards are also needed for this.
A BMW driver has installed several RTX 3080 graphics cards in his electric car. The driver is quite well-known as a crypto miner and has already caused a stir with another project. He named two reasons for his new construction: First, he wants to earn money on the go and, secondly, he simply wants to annoy gamers.
Here’s what it’s about: A user has installed several GeForce RTX 3080 graphics cards in his BMW to be able to mine even while driving.
He has installed the graphics cards in a BMW i8 hybrid. This is an electric car. The price for the car alone is between 138,000 and 155,000 euros, depending on the model.
Who is this? Simon Byrne is a well-known figure in the mining community. He is known for his larger projects. For example, he had built a massive mining rig made of 78 RTX 3080 graphics cards (via GameStar.de).
People like Byrne mine various cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoins with their mining systems. This requires not only a lot of power but also a lot of electricity. In Germany, this usually does not pay off due to high electricity costs.
This is what the graphics cards look like in the BMW; Source: Hardwaretimes.com.
Now it seems he has gotten bored with his mining rig. He has now introduced his next project online with his BMW i8.
RTX 3080 in the car – can this really work?
Byrne revealed some details about his project in the car to the online magazine tomshardware.com.
The car has more than enough power for the graphics cards. As soon as he starts the car, he has up to 3500 watts available. His graphics cards consume 1500 watts.
His project has a problem: he cannot close the tailgate, as it would cause the graphics cards to overheat.
When asked if this was really real, he explained: “Indeed, just to annoy gamers.”
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RTX 3080 availability: Miners are not the only problem for gamers
As if gamers didn’t already have enough problems getting decent gaming hardware. Because in addition to general price increases in the hardware sector, old graphics cards are also more sought after than ever.
Old graphics cards are more sought after than ever: Currently, GPUs are in such demand that you can even make a profit with old graphics cards. This is partly due to the strong COVID restrictions that have made many turn to gaming to spend time with friends or family. This has suddenly made older hardware important again.
Older graphics cards like the RX 570/580 or the GTX 1650 currently cost as much as they did at their release, and sellers can suddenly make money with their old graphics cards. You can read a detailed report on this here on MeinMMO:
Price increases for hardware in 2021: And as if the shortage wasn’t enough, a first manufacturer has already announced price increases for hardware. Among people who just want to game, Simon Byrne might not become very popular.
Graphics cards like the RTX 3080 are currently hardly available
Graphics cards currently barely available: Graphics cards like the RTX 3080 are currently hardly or only available at very high prices. The GeForce RTX 3080 was already sold out within moments of its release and landed for high sums on Ebay.
That one person buys half a dozen of the coveted graphics cards and uses them not for gaming but for mining Bitcoins, is probably not to everyone’s liking.
However, he hasn’t even installed the fastest graphics card in his car, as that would currently be the GeForce RTX 3090. That this one can also be pushed hard was recently demonstrated by a YouTuber. While playing Minecraft, the graphics card only manages 5 FPS:
GeForce RTX 3060 and notebooks are a small hope for gamers
More new graphics cards in 2021: Nvidia has at least announced a graphics card for the mid-range with the GeForce RTX 3060, which is intended to succeed the GTX 1060 and the Radeon RX 480/580. Because with its performance, the RTX 3060 clearly targets players who primarily want to play in Full HD.
You can find an overview of the RTX 3060 from Nvidia here on MeinMMO:
Laptops as an alternative to desktops: The newly announced gaming laptops, which will all come with the new RTX 3000 series, also represent an alternative. These devices were introduced along with other highlights at CES 2021.
With powerful RTX 3000 graphics cards and fast display units, the new devices offer more than enough power and FPS to satisfy even demanding gamers.
These devices primarily represent an alternative for those who previously had no chance of getting a graphics card. The most exciting gaming laptops with RTX 3000 are featured in this special.
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An “Overwatch Dad” is playing more actively than all of you. He slides wildly in front of the PC to get the most out of it – maybe he is also a bit too deep into the game.
If you want to perform solidly in Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch , you need to focus and be fully engaged. Especially frantic characters like Lucio require full concentration at high levels. However, not many are likely to play as “actively” as this gentleman here. Because he is also getting a workout while playing Overwatch.
What happened? The Twitter user “SalteFreeman” recorded his father playing Overwatch on the PC. He is not sitting still in front of the PC but is fully living the action of the shooter. He leans left and right to better navigate corners, continuously sliding back and forth in his desk chair. Not just a little, but quite a lot. Just take a look for yourself:
Only at the end does the gentleman realize he is being filmed and is a little surprised by it. But he is still satisfied enough with his performance to proudly announce: “Top 4 Finish!” So a place in the top 4, which is counted as a victory in some Overwatch modes (like Deathmatch).
Community loves the father: The clip went viral on Twitter, in the Overwatch community, and partly beyond. With more than 2.6 million views, 150,000 Twitter likes, and over 23,000 retweets, it is clearly one of the biggest Overwatch tweets ever and especially a pretty amusing video. Even the Overwatch League account reacted and asked, “LFT?” – that is, “Looking for Team?” whether he is still looking for a team.
Even Lucio is not as active as this gentleman.
His son added in a later tweet: “I just wanted to clarify: I love my father and he can play however he wants. I understand that he is completely immersed in the game and right in the middle of it. I just believe he could improve a bit more if he had a slightly more focused approach, that’s all I meant by that.”
Maybe his father would really become an even better player – but there seems to be hardly any more movement possible in front of the computer than what this gentleman is doing.
Do you also know people who can get so absorbed in playing and are really “active” about it?
Studio Wildcard publishes statistics for the first time on the most common causes of death in Ark: Survival Evolved. This distinguishes between dinosaurs and weapons, as well as the platform on which players have died.
In the game released in 2015, you tame wild dinosaurs and enter a hardcore survival world. Many players have been wishing for statistics and analyses about the game and related activities on reddit for some time now.
This wish was fulfilled in a Community Crunch post. Under the name “Last Week in ARK”, highlights and statistics will be published in the future.
These Dinosaurs and Weapons are particularly deadly in Ark
The data comes from the week of January 10 – 16, 2021, listing the top 4 deadliest dinosaurs. Additionally, Studio Wildcard has released the top 5 weapons through which players were killed in PvP.
The Top 4 Deadliest Dinosaurs in Ark
A herbivore in 4th place: Surprisingly, the Therizinosaurus is a herbivore. The Therizinosaurus is an extremely aggressive herbivore and attacks players and tames in Ark when they get too close.
Its strength is comparable to that of an Allosaurus and can destroy armor with its claws and bites in no time. In total, wild Therizinosaur killed 75,000 players in one week.
The Therizinosaurus is a herbivore, but extremely aggressive and deadly.
You should also fear 3rd place in the real world: The piranha is a carnivorous fish that still lurks in the tropical freshwater of South America. In Ark, a bite can break turtle shells.
A single piranha poses no threat to most players. However, encounters with them end fatally for most players due to their occurrence in groups. In one week, wild piranhas have given about 80,000 players a watery grave.
If you want to avoid ending up as a water corpse, steer clear of piranhas.
The dinosaur in 2nd place likes to scream at you: The Dilophosaurus, affectionately abbreviated to “Dilo,” is an aggressive carnivore that attacks survivors in Ark as often as it runs away. It can be found almost everywhere on the map “The Island” and is particularly audible.
Its loud screaming should not be ignored, especially by beginners. With its screeching, it announces an attack, or it runs away in panic. In 7 days, nearly 90,000 players ignored the warning and ended up in the stomach of the Dilophosaurus.
Loud, small, and deadly: The Dilophosaurus
In 1st place is a predator that hunts in packs: The raptor is a highly aggressive subspecies of the Utahraptor. Typically, it hunts in small packs and uses its claws or teeth. With the curved claw on its second toe, the raptor attacks its victims during a leap.
In Ark, the raptor is a popular mount and is suitable for scouting, raiding, and hunting. A total of 125,000 players have encountered the deadly claws in one week.
The raptor has claimed the most players in Ark.
The Top 5 Deadliest Weapons in ARK
In Ark: Survival Evolved, there is PvE as well as PvP. Studio Wildcard has listed the top 5 weapons through which players have died, distinguishing between PC, PS4, and Xbox. Players on Xbox and Playstation 4 use the same weapons, while a different weapon ranks first on PC.
Players on PS4 and Xbox agree on weapon choice.
PC players prefer bows and snipers: On PC, players primarily use the compound bow. The handy bow can be used in various ways, and nearly 20,000 players were taken down by arrows from compound bows.
A little over 15,000 PC players were taken out by the craftable sniper rifle from other players. However, more primitive weapons have also led many players in Ark to their demise:
Spears and crossbows were responsible for nearly 11,000 deaths
Bows caused about 10,000 fatal injuries
Xbox and PS4 players use the same weapons: The top 5 deadliest weapons in Ark, which console players use, are identical. Only the number of deaths differs:
If you want to see a statistic, you should contact Studio Wildcard: Every week, the developers of Ark: Survival Evolved publish a Community Crunch. In this, current events, community fan art, and from now on also statistics will be published. If you want to see an interesting statistic, you can suggest it, and with a bit of luck, this idea will be picked up and published.
Which dinosaurs kill you the most often? And which weapons do you use against other players in PvP? Let us know in the comments.
In Pokémon GO today, on January 26, the Spotlight Hour with Phanpy begins. At first glance, the event doesn’t seem very exciting. But is that really the case?
What is a Spotlight Hour? This event takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a special Pokémon is highlighted and appears everywhere. A fitting bonus rounds out the event.
This week is all about Phanpy. This is a Pokémon from Generation 2 and fits with the current Johto event, which already causes Pokémon from Generation 2 to appear more frequently.
Spotlight Hour with Phanpy – All Information
When does it start? The event starts at 6:00 PM local time and runs for exactly one hour until 7:00 PM. After that, the normal spawns of the Johto event will return.
What bonuses are there? For one hour, the spawns will be significantly increased again. You will encounter Phanpy everywhere and can generally catch more Pokémon than usual.
Additionally, there are double candies for sending Pokémon. You will receive 2 candies for each Pokémon sent.
Is there a Shiny Phanpy? No, you cannot catch the Shiny form of Phanpy yet. So, if you were hoping only for the Shiny form, you will be disappointed.
Is the event worth it? At first glance, the bonuses are disappointing. Phanpy and its evolution Donphan are not particularly strong Pokémon and additionally, the Shiny form is not available.
The bonus alone makes the Spotlight Hour interesting. You should once again sort out your Pokémon box and send away monsters that you no longer need.
So the event is worth it, but you can experience it relaxed from your couch. Send plenty of Pokémon and catch the Phanpy that appear in front of your door. Otherwise, you won’t miss anything during the hour.
What’s next? So far, there is no real information on this. No additional Spotlight Hours have been announced yet. We can certainly expect information in the next few days.
In Fortnite there could soon be major changes to vehicles. A leak suggests that mods are coming to the game that will allow for customization.
A leaker revealed this: On Twitter, HYPEX, a well-known Fortnite leaker, mentioned mods. These mods are supposed to be attachments for your vehicles that will allow for weapon installation as well as other customizations.
This could throw Fortnite’s meta into disarray. We show you the leak and reveal what might be behind it.
Attachments for Vehicles – Is this possible?
This is the leak: HYPEX writes on Twitter that there will not only be weapon mods for vehicles but also other attachments for cars. He mentioned that these would behave differently on various surfaces. Roads, mud, and grass were named by the leaker as surfaces that could influence the cars.
Weapons that you can equip on the car are said to be particularly interesting. So you could soon be driving vehicles that shoot while you steer.
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The new leak takes a step further and claims that not only weapons are coming, but also further customization options. Fortnite is apparently working on improvements for vehicles, but we do not yet know the exact scope of this.
However, one must also consider that these are just leaks. Fortnite has not officially released any data on this yet.
This could change in the game: Armed vehicles have been a problem in Fortnite in the past. There was already the X-4 Stormwing aircraft, which could attack opponents from above. The aircraft had unlimited ammunition and was considered overpowered.
An armed vehicle could be similarly strong. This means you are fast and somewhat protected. Opponents could hardly do anything against a powerful turret on the vehicle. It remains to be seen how strong the weapons on the vehicles will actually be.
It will also be just as exciting with a mysterious skin that Fortnite is teasing:
The Johto Event in Pokémon GO has started, and it offers a variety of tasks and even a surprise for trainers. We show you Shinies, quests, and raid bosses.
How long does the event run? The Johto Event runs from today, January 24, at 10:00 AM, until Sunday, January 31, at 8:00 PM. You have only a few days to secure the bonuses and Pokémon.
During the event, everything revolves around the 2nd generation of Pokémon. Some details were announced in advance, but there were also surprises.
Special Research on Ho-Oh, Quests, and Shinies
What is surprising about the event? While many Pokémon and quests were announced beforehand, there was a surprising special research on Ho-Oh.
This runs from today at 10:00 AM until February 7 at 8:00 PM. Through this special research, which deals with Team GO Rocket, you can catch a Ho-Oh with the move Earthquake.
Johto Celebration Event (1/2)
Catch 15 Dark-type Pokémon – 5 Super Balls
Catch 15 Shadow Pokémon – 5 Revives
Defeat a Team GO Rocket leader 3 times – Encounter with Larvitar
These are the quests: In addition to Ho-Oh, there are 4 new field research tasks in the game. We show you the rewards:
Use 2 berries while catching Pokémon
Encounter with Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile
Take a snapshot with your buddy
Encounter with Hoppip or Electrike
Catch 5 Grass-type Pokémon
Encounter with Sudowoodo
Use 7 berries while catching Pokémon
Encounter with Miltank or Stardust
Additionally, there is again a Johto Collector Challenge. For this, you need to catch the following Pokémon: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Sudowoodo, Sunkern, Murkrow, Delibird, Miltank, and Larvitar.
The reward is 15 Poké Balls, 10 Ultra Balls, and 1 Incense.
Are there new Shinies? Yes, a new Shiny was announced with Miltank, which is blue instead of pink. According to reddit, however, the chance for it is not increased, unlike with Stunfisk in the Hoenn event.
Miltank in the normal and Shiny version.
All Raid Bosses for the Johto Event
These are the new bosses: There are again new raid bosses in Pokémon GO. Most of them come from the 2nd generation. The Pokémon with one star can be encountered as Shiny:
The head of the gaming platform Steam, Gabe Newell, gave an interview on the topic of “brain-computer interfaces” (BCI). There, he talked about what they are supposed to accomplish – and it sounds suspiciously similar to known science fiction scenarios like Shadowrun.
Gabe Newell speaks in the interview with the New Zealand news site 1 NEWS about the gaming technologies of the future, specifically about brain-computer interfaces.
In the new interview, Newell explains what exactly such a thing could look like. He talks about how the experiences with these BCIs, the brain-computer interfaces, will be much better than what players can currently perceive through their “meat peripherals”.
Gabe Newell is convinced of BCIs that might even enable something like Sword Art Online.
“The real world will appear flat, colorless, and blurry”
This is what Newell says: According to Newell, the games of the future can directly engage the senses, ensuring a better experience. He even claims that the real world will fade in comparison:
You are used to perceiving the world through your eyes. But eyes were created by this miser who doesn’t care about failure rates and reproduction rights. When something is broken, there is no way to effectively repair it. This makes total sense from an evolutionary standpoint, but it does not reflect any consumer interests.
For the visual experience, the visual accuracy that we can create, the real world will no longer be the benchmark by which we measure for the best possible outcome. The real world will look flat, colorless, and blurry compared to the experiences that can be generated directly in people’s brains.
How is it supposed to work? The technology is supposed to be able to read how the player feels. If they are excited, surprised, sad, bored, or distracted, the game could react directly to that.
If the game registers boredom in the player’s brain, it could increase the difficulty level.
“Indistinguishable from science fiction”
It continues like this: According to Newell, many discussions on the topic are indistinguishable from science fiction. And reading emotions seems to be just the beginning: “Where it gets strange is when a BCI becomes editable, who you are.”
In the distant future, it should be possible to influence feelings and the brain, perhaps via an app.
One of the early applications I expect is improved sleep. Sleep will be an app that you use and say: ‘Oh, I need this much sleep. I need this much REM.’
Even pain outside of one’s physical body could be felt. Newell says, “You could make people think that something hurts them by hurting their tool, which is itself a complicated issue.”
What does this have to do with Shadowrun? In the world of Shadowrun, people have the “book in their head,” a brain-computer interface.
Shadowrun takes place in a dystopian future where humans and technology have merged significantly. There are SimSense chips and “BTLs” (short for “Better Than Life”) there.
These are simulations that allow for more intense experiences than would be possible with a human body alone.
For such an experience, the user must, for example, connect through a socket in their head with a “deck” that can play the corresponding chips. With the BTLS that are illegally modified and enhanced, the intensity of the experience can even lead to death.
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Newell’s vision of BCIs is not quite as dystopian as in Shadowrun. Valve is currently focusing on “non-invasive” technology such as headsets that read brainwaves without needing to drill for damage.
However, it will still take some time until there are user devices, and even then, everyone will have to decide for themselves whether they want to use something like that.
Valve is currently working on open-source software for BCIs, which developers should start using to read brain signals correctly. According to Newell, every developer should start working with BCIs by 2022.
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A new MMORPG has launched on Steam called Milkcraft that looks and plays like Minecraft.
What exactly is Milkcraft? Milkcraft is a sandbox MMORPG in which you explore a vast world based on Norse mythology. You will visit places like Midgard, Alfheim, and an area called Nibelungen. Additionally, you will visit the Tree of Life, Yggdrasil, around which, according to Norse legends, all worlds exist.
As it is a sandbox game, you are free in what you can do in the game. It is possible to mine resources to create items. You build houses and, together with other players, complete settlements.
Moreover, it is also possible to explore the world. Many dangers await you, including monsters. You will explore ancient ruins, dungeons, enchanted temples, and more. There are even boss monsters.
Visually, the MMORPG is heavily inspired by Minecraft. Even the interface looks like it came from Mojang’s game. Therefore, it could be a total conversion of Minecraft.
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What does the game cost? You can download it for free since January 22, 2021, as a free-to-play game and get started right away. The game is financed through microtransactions. You can get it directly from Steam.
How is Milkcraft received? The reviews on Steam are somewhat mixed. The reviews stand at “Mixed” with 51%. Here we summarize a few voices for you:
星海天邪 writes (via Steam): “The game is not a copy of Minecraft. Rather, it is a kind of Warcraft in Minecraft style.”
Motivate Doku states (via Steam): “I see a lot of potential in the game. The mechanics are easy to learn, though a bit confusing, and there are still some issues here and there. However, I enjoyed the entire gaming experience.”
Terranin explains (via Steam): “It’s quite good so far. I hope it develops in a good direction in the future.”
BreakrVoid disagrees (via Steam): “The game is really terrible. All NPCs look bad. I played it for 30 minutes and there wasn’t even a tutorial.”
Kyle Makore is also not impressed (via Steam): “The combat is trash. The starting area is strange. After trying out the combat, I had enough and uninstalled it.”
Opinions are strongly divided. Since Milkcraft is free, you can also make up your own mind at any time.
What do you think of Milkcraft? Is this a game that interests you?
