Niantic has won an important court victory. The developers of Pokémon GO sued a cheat provider, which now has to pay a fine in the millions.
This is what happened: Niantic sued the cheat provider Global++. This company offered hacked versions of Pokémon GO that allowed users to manipulate their GPS. This was a thorn in Niantic’s side and they filed a lawsuit.
The case became public in 2019, but now the judgment has been made: Global++ has to pay 5 million dollars to Niantic. Additionally, Global++ is prohibited from selling programs that contain the code of Niantic’s games.
A major blow against cheaters?
What does the judgment mean now? Global++ was one of the largest providers on the market and sold hacked versions of Ingress and Wizards Unite, the other games from Niantic, alongside the versions of Pokémon GO.
The provider is now out of the game and cannot sell any programs anymore.
However, there are still numerous other providers who distribute such programs. Spoofing has therefore not been completely defeated by this judgment.
Nevertheless, one might now suspect that other providers of such cheat software have been warned. They might be the next to face a lawsuit and fear the immense damage payment. It remains to be seen whether more providers will withdraw as a result.
What is spoofing anyway? Players who spoof manipulate their GPS location. For example, they may be sitting on their couch, but the manipulated GPS thinks they are in New York. This way, they can stroll through the streets of New York in Pokémon GO without actually being there.
This is what spoofing looks like – in the bottom right you see the joystick with which players can move.
Spoofing is notorious because some of these cheaters excessively attack the gyms in their city. They are much faster than fair players due to cheating and can therefore take over gyms more quickly. This disadvantages fair trainers who have no chance of getting a spot in the gym.
There are more reasons to be happy with Pokémon GO. The developers have announced 3 new features:
Destiny 2 has now surprisingly announced the end of its annual Valentine’s Day event “the Crimson Days”. But what is the reason for the break with the long-standing tradition?
What is the Crimson Days all about? With the Crimson Days, the day of love, Valentine’s Day, is celebrated in the Destiny universe.
This celebration has been a tradition since 2016 – after all, Crimson Days is one of the first events of the Destiny franchise and has its roots in Destiny 1.
During this event, the Tower of the Last City was lavishly decorated in the colors of love and Guardians had the opportunity to celebrate this with their closest friends. There were all sorts of event-specific rewards, such as couple Sparrows and the Crimson Doubles – a limited-time, special PvP mode that was very popular among many players.
This is what the Tower looks like during the Crimson Days – adorned in the colors of love
But shortly before the start of the new Season 13, in which the event should actually take place, there has now been a change of plans.
This is what Bungie has now announced: For those who have enjoyed celebrating the day of love in Destiny 2 or would still like to, there is bad news.
As the developers have explained in the latest “This Week at Bungie” blog, Destiny 2 is now retiring this traditional event after 5 years. The Crimson Days will not take place in 2021 – nor in the future, Bungie stated in the TWaB.
At the same time, they thanked the Guardians who have participated in this event over the years.
2 Guardians celebrate the day of love – this will no longer be a part of Destiny 2
This is the reason for the end of the Crimson Days
The studio believes that while they have enjoyed the Crimson Days, they also feel that this event has lost quality in recent years. Therefore, they ultimately decided to break with this tradition.
This step would also allow Bungie to focus on other seasonal offerings – from quests to activities. And for Season 13 starting on February 9th, they have planned quite a bit.
Will the event return someday? The event itself does not appear to be coming back. However, the popular “Crimson Doubles” playlist will rotate into the Destiny Content Vault from the game and could return in the future, Bungie stated.
What do you think of this announcement? Will you miss the Crimson Days? Or do you think it’s better for Bungie to focus on other content instead?
The Bundesliga is also represented with some players in the TOTW 18. However, currently, there are still no FUT Champs special cards in the Player Picks.
The current Weekend League Rewards in FIFA 21 have an error. Instead of the red FUT Champions rewards, players are receiving completely ordinary cards. However, EA promises a solution now.
Update, January 29, 09:00 AM: The first corrected Player Picks have now arrived for players who had already claimed their rewards. Players for whom the solution is already active receive the following message and the corrected rewards:
The corrected rewards can be found in the shop
Update, January 28, 01:50 PM: So far, players who redeemed their faulty picks already (before 10:18 AM) have not received any corrected rewards. There is still no information on when the correction will take place.
Update, January 28,10:50 AM: EA announced via Twitter that the problem has been resolved. They state that all players who open their rewards after 10:18 AM should now receive the correct cards.
However, FUT players who redeemed their rewards before 10:18 AM and received the wrong cards are to receive the correct rewards from EA retrospectively.
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This is the error: Usually, the Weekend League Rewards contain, depending on the completion of the last weekend, a certain amount of red special cards: The Player Picks, from which players can choose. These consist of cards from the current TOTW and thus provide a very good chance of strong special cards.
However, the current rewards are faulty. Instead of the red “FUT Champions” cards, players are currently (January 28, 2021) faced with completely normal gold cards. The Player Picks are currently not giving any TOTW cards.
The Player Picks are distributing incorrect rewards
Such errors have occurred in the past. Typically, affected players would receive a new set of Player Picks at a later date, from which they could choose. This also worked if players had already selected their Player Picks with the wrong cards.
There should actually be a strong TOTW in FUT Champions rewards
This is what the Weekend League Rewards should yield: The error happens just in a week when the TOTW is strong. Several players from the current Team of the Week 18 have really good stats.
Leading the current TOTW is Neymar, who with a 92-rated card and fantastic offensive stats would be the dream pick for most players. But also cards like
Benzema (92) as a strong striker card
Bernardo Silva (88) in attack
or De Jong (86) as central midfielder
should be decent for most players as Player Picks.
The Bundesliga is also represented with some players in the TOTW 18. However, currently, there are still no FUT Champs special cards in the Player Picks.
Some classes take almost an hour for Torghast in WoW but this hunter shows that you can finish it in 5 minutes.
One of the main features of WoW: Shadowlands is the tower Torghast. While many players enjoy the Twisting Corridors and are still working on the special mount, others see Torghast as a tedious chore. After all, there is Soul Ash there every week, which is needed for crafting legendary items. A run on level 8, granting 570 Soul Ash, typically takes between 40 and 60 minutes, so it requires a bit of time.
But not for the hunter Chaoswithinx. He set a record and completed Torghast on level 8 in just 5 minutes.
Check out his approach here:
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How is that possible? Hunters generally have the ability Feign Death which allows them to drop threat from all enemies just before the final boss of each level. So Chaoswithinx can simply run through the level to the boss, quickly reset everything, and then just take down the boss to get to the next area fast.
The hunter also uses some special items. He glides on a small Legion spaceship, which massively increases his movement speed. This is an item that was obtainable back during Legion and is considered more of a fun item. However, in Torghast, it evidently serves a solid purpose in establishing speedrun records.
This results in a fantastic time of 4 minutes and 56 seconds for the hunter.
Is he missing anything? Yes and No. In principle, Chaoswithinx could have collected many more Anima powers, which would have significantly increased his damage. However, he would have had to buy from the brokers or defeat additional enemies. As the video shows, additional Anima powers were absolutely unnecessary. Therefore, the hunter probably displayed maximum efficiency and can handle his weekly Torghast duty in just a few minutes.
How quickly are you getting through Torghast these days? Which class do you enjoy the most in the tower?
The manufacturer Noblechairs has recently added a gaming chair suitable for The Elder Scrolls Online to its range. It features a unique design and is based on a model that is generally well-rated.
What kind of chair is this? The gaming chair features a high backrest and two armrests on the side. The chair is upholstered in faux leather with a black and gold design.
The most striking feature is the ESO symbol on the headrest, along with the dragon and the game title on the back of the backrest. Additionally, the edge of the chair has a distinct pattern.
This is what the features of the chair look like in detail.
The chair offers the usual features without much fuss. You can adjust the height and position of the backrest, and the arm cushions are said to be quite thick, making it comfortable to rest your arms on.
How much does the chair cost? Currently, Noblechairs has not yet announced a price for the ESO chair. However, it is based on the Noblechairs Hero, which has been available for some time. It costs between 400 and 500 Euros depending on the retailer.
The special version for ESO might also be in a similar price range.
In contrast, the new chair from Herman Miller and Logitech is somewhat more expensive:
What kind of chair is the Noblechairs Hero? The chair is praised in many reviews, especially for its adjustable features in the back area. There is a continuously adjustable lumbar support, which is said to be somewhat difficult to reach, but provides good support for the back.
The PCGamer website has ranked the Hero in its top 5 best gaming chairs.
But even within the MMORPG itself, things are currently happening. The new expansion Blackwood was announced on January 26. This leads you into the areas of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and lets you battle against a Daedra. You can find all details about the expansion here:
Razer has introduced its latest gaming mouse, the Viper 8K. It features an exceptionally high polling rate, which is particularly important for players of fast games like shooters. MeinMMO presents the mouse and explains what makes it special.
Here’s what it’s about: After Razer already presented new gaming laptops and an innovative gaming chair at CES 2021, Razer today unveiled its latest gaming mouse.
This is the Viper 8K. It is primarily aimed at fans of fast games like Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, or Apex Legends.
Razer’s new Viper 8K (Hz) in the right hand.
Razer Viper 8K is claimed to be the “world’s fastest gaming mouse”
What the Razer Viper 8K offers: With the Focus+ sensor, which resolves at 20,000 DPI, 8 buttons, and Razer switches, the manufacturer delivers familiar quality in its mouse. The Focus+ sensor has already been used in the Razer Naga Pro tested by MeinMMO and has proven to be highly accurate.
Razer incorporates its new “Razer Hyperpolling technology” in its new Viper. This is intended to allow the mouse to have an extraordinarily high polling rate. Razer itself refers to the Viper 8K as the “world’s fastest gaming mouse.”
What makes the gaming mouse special: Razer relies on a polling rate of 8000 Hz for the Viper 8K.
The polling rate describes how quickly mouse movements and button clicks reach your PC. For fans of fast games, faster is always better. Thus far, the recommended polling rate has been between 500 and 1000 Hz.
A higher polling rate results in smoother mouse pointer movement because the position is queried more frequently. This allows for more precise aiming and clicking and helps to better assess your own movements.
This is approximately how you can imagine the smoother movement of the mouse pointer.
Razer is the first hardware manufacturer to implement such a high polling rate. This is especially interesting for shooter players. People who spend their time in calmer or more casual games don’t find the polling rate as crucial.
Technical details of the Viper 8K at a glance:
Sensor
Focus+ Sensor (Pixart PMW3399)
Resolution
Up to 20,000 DPI
Switches
2nd generation Razer switches, 70 million clicks
Buttons
7 + 1 programmable buttons
Design
Black mouse, with adjustable RGB lighting (16.8 million colors, Razer Chroma RGB)
Connectivity
Wired
Feet
PTFE plastic feet
Cable
Razer Speedflex cable, 1.8 m
Weight
71 g
Price
Euro 89.99 (RRP)
In addition to the Viper 8K, there are already the previous Viper, the particularly small variant Viper Mini, and the Viper Ultimate, which represents the wireless variant. By the way, we at MeinMMO consider the Razer Viper Ultimate to be one of the best gaming mice for shooters that you can currently purchase.
What’s the difference from the old Viper? Razer has fundamentally revised the old mouse. The Viper 8K uses better buttons with the 2nd generation Razer switches and the accuracy of the sensor has been further improved. The Viper 8K is 71 grams, 3 grams heavier than the old Viper (68 grams).
The biggest difference is definitely the significantly higher polling rate of the Viper 8K compared to the old mouse. The old Viper only offers 1000 Hz.
Other gaming accessories for gamers: If you are looking for additional accessories for your PC, check out our guides. Here we introduce, for example, the best gaming headsets that you can currently buy.
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In League of Legends: Wild Rift the patch 2.0 was released in January. We reveal which champs you should definitely play right now because they are simply too strong.
What is this about? With patch 2.0 there were some balance changes and 5 new Yordle champions were released, which were gradually unlocked. Meanwhile, they are all here and some of them are really strong.
In this article, we present 5 champions who are currently so strong that they actually need to be nerfed. But until that happens, you should take advantage of them. We made our selections based on personal experience and current discussions in the community.
Kennen is a top laner and belongs to the champions that were newly released. He is particularly strong in the laning phase, where he can outplay almost all other champions.
Kennen benefits from his great range and the resulting constant damage he deals to other top laners. Because most of them are melee champions like Darius, Olaf, Garen, or Malphite. They can do nothing against the damage and thus lose the laning phase.
With his Shuriken and constant CC, Kennen is a bully in the top lane.
In team fights, he offers a lot of damage and CC with his ultimate ability, which also keeps him relevant in the endgame.
To fully utilize Kennen’s strength, you should control your opponent in the early game and either secure kills or roam to the mid lane to create an advantage.
2. Alistar
If you’re looking for a good supporter right now, you should rely on Alistar. The champion is a machine when it comes to crowd control and dominates the bot lane together with the right AD carry.
The combo of Headbutt to knock back the opponent and Pulverize to then slam them into the air is so strong that your carry basically just has to secure the guaranteed kill.
The many CC makes Alistar so strong.
Alistar’s biggest weakness is level 1. Here you have to be careful because you can’t use your combo from both abilities yet. However, the longer the laning phase goes on, the stronger you will become with him.
In later team fights, he primarily takes on the role of tank and ensures that the enemy AD carry cannot shoot your group in peace.
Draven was initially regarded as a rather weak champion in many tier lists at release. However, it is now clear that especially the damage in the early game makes Draven dangerous.
With his spinning axes, he is extremely strong, but also requires that you can control him well on the smartphone. Because unlike, for example, with Jinx or Ashe, you have to stay constantly in motion and run to the right locations with Draven.
Draven is currently one of the strongest AD carries in Wild Rift.
Draven works excellently with Alistar as support. Because he also has a short CC to throw enemies aside and at the same time has burst damage to respond to Alistar’s CC.
4. Amumu
Amumu is also a champion who has been underestimated for a long time. The great strength of the jungler lies primarily in team fights. Through the AoE stun of the ultimate and the constant damage from the tears, Amumu excels here.
A big advantage of the champion is the simple skills kit. Amumu is easy to play and therefore also a good choice for beginners.
The sad mummy is little played in the PC version. In Wild Rift, she is in S-tier.
A downside of Amumu is that other junglers can kill neutral monsters a bit faster and can also execute the first ganks before level 5.
With Amumu, however, a gank is only worthwhile with the ultimate.
5. Olaf
Olaf is the perfect top laner to dominate a match alone. Because if you win your lane and secure a kill or two, you can then quickly influence the entire game from there.
With his abilities, he can quickly defeat minions and keep enemies at bay with his axe throw “Undertow”. Especially other melee champions have trouble with Olaf.
Olaf can snowball a match the fastest.
If you dominate the early game, you can go to other lanes and help them with effective ganks as well. Because if you hit with Undertow and slow the opponent, a second hit is almost guaranteed.
Olaf only has problems with Kennen in the early game.
If you also like to venture into the jungle, you can also rely on Olaf there. He performs well there and is one of the strongest junglers in the game.
If you want to win your matches in Wild Rift, you should rely on one of these 5 characters. However, you should avoid these champs:
On January 28, 2021, the first season of Sea of Thieves begins. This introduces a new progression system with over 100 items and ancient coins. In an interview with MeinMMO author Florian Franck, Executive Producer Joe Neate and Creative Director Mike Chapman spoke about the past and future of the pirate adventure.
The launch of Sea of Thieves was rocky and received a lot of criticism from developer Rare. Especially endgame content and varied mechanics were lacking from the perspective of many players and experts.
Just before its third birthday, Sea of Thieves now receives a major content update and promises players a variety of rewards with the introduction of the first season:
Each season in Sea of Thieves will last about three months.
The focus will be on quality of life changes, such as bug fixes to provide a more enjoyable gaming experience, and new items for the Pirate Emporium.
Additionally, there will be new features, events, and missions.
In a conversation with Joe Neate and Mike Chapman, we learn more about the new content, the progression system, and what the changes mean for the game and how players can benefit from them.
“January could be our biggest month ever”
Almost three years after the release of the pirate adventure, player numbers are continuously rising. With the release on Steam in June 2020 and the integration into the Xbox Game Pass, Sea of Thieves is close to breaking its player count record again.
MeinMMO: After the release, the sea was a bit rough and there was criticism of the content.What are your plans to remain successful?
Joe Neate: From my perspective, I can tell you that we are already in our third year and have grown every year. You are right, the sea may have been a bit rough at launch, but the launch was still a big moment for us.
Many talked about the game and said: “Hey this game is cool, but we want to see more. We want to see how it will evolve.” And I think that was fair. Fortunately, it was our plan to continue evolving Sea of Thieves. We listened to the feedback and were very interested in what other things players were interested in.
Since then, we have grown year after year, and we had more players each year since launch. Either in total numbers or in terms of our monthly active users, which have grown quite steadily. And actually, last December was our second highest month in terms of monthly active users. January is on track to become our biggest month ever. It is a great moment to introduce the new season.
We learned a lot and have tried to deliver new content regularly with monthly updates. This has made us a bit more predictable for our players. Fairly speaking, we have not been completely successful in providing players with an understanding of what they can expect every month. It has not been predictable for them when new content would appear.
And definitely, the shift to working from home last year has affected our ability to deliver things on time and in the way we would like. But actually, I believe it is really good to have a predictable plan for how you want to spend your time in Sea of Thieves.
We respect players’ time, but players also want these big, exciting things that evolve the game and move Sea of Thieves forward.
When we look at the seasons and the rhythm in which they are spaced throughout the year, players know from the start what new content is coming. They see what rewards will be available, what live events are upcoming, and get new tasks to pursue. With the start of the first season, it will be the Merchant Alliance. Additionally, there will also be “quality of life” improvements.
We are in a kind of transitional phase; you could say we will be walking a bit at the start of the season and then running later on as we introduce our team into this new way of working. And all this while it is live for all players, which is a fascinating challenge. But we have very big plans as we look ahead. We have had some very exciting discussions about what will come to Sea of Thieves and how the seasons will introduce players to this world. The seasons should give us a really good starting point.
Mike Chapman: I think looking back at the launch and thinking about where we are today, some of the criticisms were justified, such as the lack of content and quests in the world. One thing we are still proud of is that we provided a really solid foundation for social play. Together, you experience different aspects of gameplay that have always been present in the sandbox.
I think one of the big things we have done on our journey to the third anniversary is that we have done a lot of things that our players wished for.
But also a lot of things that were unexpected. To pick up on Joe’s point: we have done unexpected things to surprise our players. The “Tall Tales” as a completely new quest system, the Arena, and Envoys are features that the community did not necessarily ask for. But we really tried to surprise them with that.
And even if we added a type of mechanic to our game, we implemented it in a thoroughly Sea of Thieves way. It feels like Sea of Thieves. The heart of Sea of Thieves was released in 2018, and we have ensured that everything we have added to the game remains true to that. The original heart of the game. It reflects the spirit of Sea of Thieves.
MMOs are an opportunity to escape into a world full of adventure, and I believe that is more important than ever today. Sea of Thieves is a pirate sandbox, a pirate world with its own laws, adventures, and gameplay possibilities. That was the case in 2019 and more so today than ever. We are really proud of that. But the work is never done. There is so much potential to keep expanding this game and make it more accessible to more players. And the seasons are a big part of that.
“Sea of Thieves will always be a mix of PvE and PvP”
In Sea of Thieves, you are constantly at risk of being robbed by another crew. The game places a certain focus on PvP. Despite calls for pure PvE servers, the developers currently rule this out. For them, PvP is a core element.
MeinMMO: You talked about the spirit of Sea of Thieves and that new content must fit that. In the community, there is a strong desire for a PvE mode. Do you have plans for such a mode?
Mike Chapman: The core idea of Sea of Thieves has always been the notion of never knowing what appears on the horizon. We have talked about what gameplay might look like in a kind of PvE. PvP makes the difference, and it is what makes us unique.
During the adventure, you never know what will happen. There are Creative-Mode servers for partners, where they can experience their own adventures with their communities. And that is just the beginning; the possibilities will expand. But I believe that the heart of Sea of Thieves will always be a mix of PvE and PvP in a shared world. That is what makes Sea of Thieves so special.
MeinMMO: Since the release in 2018, you have brought a lot of new content to the game, like the companies. Through these, Sea of Thieves also gained more story and depth. Are there plans for new companies in the future?
Mike Chapman: The companies essentially represent their own playstyles. Treasure hunters, bounty hunters, and trading companies give players a face. The companies expand the world and make it more accessible. The world is thus further established. As we look to the future, we want to expand the possibilities in Sea of Thieves even further, for example through different quests and experiences that everyone can have. So yes, that is definitely a possibility.
More about the interview partners:
Joe Neate: In his role as Executive Producer for Sea of Thieves, he has been responsible for bringing the multiplayer adventure to life and is now continuously developing the growing game. Joe has been in the gaming industry for 20 years and has worked for various well-known developers.
Mike Chapman: The Creative Director’s first steps in game design were 3D platformers for Nickelodeon. He gained experience with third-person shooters at Namco and creatively led the DiRT series. Before joining Sea of Thieves, he worked on the Kinect Sports series for Rare.
Sea of Thieves rewards players even when they fail
Before the introduction of the new progression system, a mistake could mean losing all the loot. You would stand empty-handed before your new ship and start from scratch. With the challenges in the first season of Sea of Thieves, players receive rewards for every conceivable activity.
MeinMMO: How does the new progression system work in detail and what makes it so special?
Mike Chapman: Before the start of the new season, players could only improve their reputation with the Trading Company by completing various quests for them. The new system is a universal one, sitting above all activities in Sea of Thieves. Players are already rewarded for covering nautical miles. Killing skeletons, landing on islands, destroying ghost ships, and other previously unrewarded activities will also grant rewards. It felt good to complete these tasks, but we didn’t provide players with any rewards for them. The season fills this gap and ensures that we provide you with a steady progression.
If things don’t go as planned, you still feel a sense of progression. The new system is free for all players, and everyone has access to it.
The progression is stored in the Pirate Logbook. It is as if you were writing it in the ship’s logbook itself. These are moments of your adventure. In each of the three-month seasons, there are one hundred levels of pirate fame. At each level, you receive unique rewards that are free for all.
The rewards can be something simple like a sack of gold, but for the first time, there are also ancient coins. Additionally, there are new cosmetic items for the ship, as well as tattoos, scars, and titles. And this is free for all players. There is also the Plunder Pass, which costs 999 ancient coins. At certain levels in progression, there are additional rewards with the Plunder Pass. If you buy the pass later, for example at level 50, you will receive the rewards retroactively.
MeinMMO: What options do players have to make progress and receive rewards?
Mike Chapman: Most will be achieved through familiar activities. It is another feature in Sea of Thieves. Players realize that they are making progress and are rewarded when they reach an island, find treasure, and it changes their perspective. These activities are now rewarded and also complement the progress with the companies. It is still important to bring the treasure back to the Gold Hoarders to advance there. But your pirate reputation is above all. That is the most exciting aspect for me.
However, there are also a number of pirate trials. These are optional challenges that allow players to engage in specific challenges. They showcase our existing content, encourage you to see things you may not have seen yet, or haven’t seen in a long time.
Completing the “Tall Tales,” finding skulls, and destroying mermaid statues enable a sort of “fast track” to level up your reputation more quickly.
For those who want to engage more or play in a group, certain challenges can also be selected to complete. For us, it was important to find a balance that appeals to various player types. Whether alone, with a friend, or in well-established teams.
To reach level one hundred, players will need about 40 to 50 hours on average, according to our calculations.
The “Plunder Pass” is optional and costs 999 ancient coins. It includes additional cosmetic items.
MeinMMO: What motivation is there for players to complete the other challenges? Or can you also just play and reach level 100?
Mike Chapman: The majority of challenges are reached almost automatically, like killing skeletons, covering nautical miles, catching chickens, searching for treasure chests, and other activities. I think the fact speaks for itself that Sea of Thieves as a sandbox is already so much richer in content and so many players play our game in different ways.
Some players exclusively complete missions for the traders. Some only want to reach the maximum rank in the companies and want to see what else Sea of Thieves has to offer. So regardless of the path you choose, there will always be a sense of progress.
Joe Neate: You can play however you like. To dive deeper, you can complete the trails or join special live events. This speeds up progress during the season, but it is not mandatory. If you want to engage more, you can do so at any time. It’s about balance for every player during the season.
We have learned over time that everyone plays Sea of Thieves differently. Everyone has different goals, and that is the beauty of our world and the freedom we give to players. Everyone has different goals at different times.
The season is meant to overlay all existing activities in Sea of Thieves. Every activity should be covered and rewarded by the season challenges. When logging out, players will feel as if they have achieved something.
“We respect players’ time”
In Sea of Thieves, different player types come together. Both casual gamers and hardcore pirates are on the seas. Developer Rare places great importance on balanced mechanics so that all players can tackle the challenges of a season.
MeinMMO: How many seasons will there be per year and how long will they last?
Joe Neate: There will be a display showing how long the season still runs. In other games with a battle pass, I have experienced that the number of remaining days can change because unexpected changes occurred. I think we will go this route as well to be a bit more flexible. But there will be a new season roughly every three months.
We want to keep the flexibility for the team to adjust things and also to look after the well-being of the team. If things change, we will skip live events to stay flexible.
In the first season, you can expect over 100 rewards.
MeinMMO: Will the rewards from the season later be purchasable through the shop? Or are they an exclusive part of the season?
Mike Chapman: In developing the game, we have learned a lot over the years. We have tried timed rewards to bring more dynamism to the game. But also a new approach that ensures that the rewards stay in the game. Most of the rewards will be added to the game at a later date. However, these will cost more gold and will only be available through appropriate accolades with the companies.
I would like to reiterate that players’ time must be respected. Some go on vacation or are unable to play in a month. We do not want to take away the added value of the seasons from these players. So we will provide players with the opportunity to acquire the items in-game.
In the Plunder Pass, there will also be rewards that for the first time make their way into the game. The rewards from the Plunder Pass will later be offered at standard prices in the Pirate Emporium.
In the Plunder Pass, there will continue to be some popular items from the Pirate Emporium, which are much cheaper through the Plunder Pass. The Plunder Pass will cost 999 ancient coins.
On the official Sea of Thieves channel, the new seasons will be further explained.
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MeinMMO: What makes the live events exciting and varied from your perspective?
Mike Chapman: We introduced the live events in October for the first time, and since then, you can see your progress. The live events are a kind of “staple” for Sea of Thieves, and we refresh them regularly. The live events, where there are interactions between crews and players, are exciting because we see if players behave as we expect them to.
There are so many possibilities and potential to encourage players to play in new ways. Another advantage of a live event is that it feels like a celebration, where we introduce mechanics that players missed before or that they didn’t use in a particular way. It is a moment in time where everyone is somehow united to do the same thing.
I think live events are like the “greatest hits” and we use them to show you unique things. With the seasons, there is now the opportunity to receive unique rewards as part of these live events. And we plan to introduce much more of this content.
MeinMMO: Thank you very much for the interview!
The first season of Sea of Thieves begins on January 28, 2021. What do you think of the newly introduced seasons and the new content? Let us know in the comments.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, you need to find a hidden bunker. This is one of the tasks of week 8 of Season 5. We will show you where to find the hidden bunkers on the map.
What kind of task is this? In week 9 of Season 5 – Chapter 2, there are new challenges active again that you need for leveling up the Battle Pass of Season 5 .
This week you need to visit a hidden bunker. Since there are several of them on the map, we will show you 3 locations so you can find one quickly.
Northeast of Stealthy Stronghold on a small island – the bunker is located under the hut on the island
East of Retail Row, at the edge of the map, in a bush
South of Holly Hedges in the sea
Find the hidden bunker
This is what you need to do: To complete the task, you should choose one of the locations and make your way there. You only need to walk close to the bunker for the challenge to be completed and destroy the “hideout” that protects the bunker.
For the bunker that is in the sea, swim there and look down with your character. You should then see the hidden bunker in the water. Just position yourself above it so that the task counts.
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In this YouTube video, you can see all 3 locations of the hidden bunkers in more detail
Once you have visited and found the bunker, the challenge counts as completed, and you can focus on the remaining tasks of the week. Completing the challenge rewards you with XP and gives you a boost for your Battle Pass so you can quickly unlock the cool skins, cosmetics, and V-Bucks from the pass.
If you want to earn more XP, you should check out our level guide, where you can find some tips on how to level up faster.
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In Call of Duty: Mobile Season 1 2021 has started, bringing a lot of new content to the game with “New Order.” This is also the perfect entry point for all newcomers. We tell you why.
This is New Order: Since January 27, you can dive into CoD Mobile with New Order (in English: New Order). The new Season 1 has started, replacing the previous 13th season of the mobile shooter.
With Season 1, a ton of new content has arrived, requiring even experienced players to find their bearings again. It is the perfect time for new players to take their chance. We show you what to expect in Call of Duty: Mobile and Season 1.
All content of Season 1 of CoD Mobile
This is what Season 1 brings to Multiplayer: The list of new features is long. We include it here:
The map Reclaim makes its debut in CoD Mobile
There are 2 new multiplayer modes: 3v3 Gunfight and Zombie Invasion for 20 players
Two new weapons are introduced: The assault rifle FR .556 and the DMR SKS
A brand new Battle Pass with free and premium pass tiers
The event “Fight for Humanity” will take place later in the season
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In the event “Fight for Humanity,” you must capture new territories daily and choose a side (Atlas or Cordis) to remain loyal to. The goal is for one of the two factions to capture all 15 territories.
In the free part of the Battle Pass, you will unlock the FR .556. Additionally, there is the operator ability “Gravitational Vortex Cannon. In the free part, you will also receive various tactical equipment, such as concussion grenades.
The premium part of the Battle Pass includes various skins for weapons and characters. They are themed in a cyberpunk style and come in vibrant colors.
This is what Season 1 brings to Battle Royale: The Battle Royale gets the Blitz Attack mode for 40 players. This is a shorter round in Battle Royale, which means the safe zone shrinks faster.
In Battle Royale, there is also the new class Desperado. However, not much is known about it yet.
This is what CoD Mobile offers: The mobile shooter is played worldwide and has extremely good ratings. Many players praise that despite being a mobile game, it is a damn good shooter. The mechanics are solid and realistic, and Pay2Win is hardly present here.
It regularly brings new content like maps, weapons, or modes
There are also plenty of events for specific occasions, such as Christmas, Halloween, or Easter
With real money, you can only get cosmetics – spending money does not give an advantage
The game runs smoothly and there are very few complaints about bugs
Is it still worth it in 2021? The community around CoD Mobile is massive. Even more than a year after release, the developers keep the game up to date. Now, with Season 1, new features will be introduced again and again throughout February, such as the “Fight for Humanity” event. Additionally, there is the new map Reclaim, which brings fresh air to multiplayer.
CoD Mobile is definitely not just a short hype game, but continues to prove that it can compete with its big brother on consoles.
The new map Reclaim is an abandoned shopping mall.
Why is Season 1 worth it for newcomers? The new season in CoD Mobile sets a good starting point for all newcomers or CoD veterans who want to try gaming on mobile.
With the new maps and modes, every player, whether veteran or newcomer, is thrown into the deep end. So, having played a few hours won’t give you a significant advantage here.
Moreover, it is the start of the seasons in 2021. You could therefore well experience the development of the seasons in the coming months and not feel out of place if you suddenly start with Season 5.
You can level up the new Battle Pass comfortably and don’t have to rush since you’re starting right at the beginning of the season. So you have an advantage here as well.
If you want to get into Call of Duty: Mobile now, we already show you a good selection of weapons:
One of the rarest cards from the game Magic: The Gathering, the Black Lotus, has now sold on eBay for over $500,000. Its value skyrocketed due to a signature, making it one of the most expensive Magic cards ever.
This is the card in question: The Black Lotus is among the rarest cards in Magic: The Gathering. It belongs to the first generation (Alpha set) of Magic cards released in 1993. These cards can be recognized by their rounded black borders. These Alpha cards were replaced by a Beta version as they were considered too powerful and disrupted the game balance. Consequently, there are only 295 different Alpha cards.
Well-preserved, these cards are very popular among collectors. High sums have frequently been achieved through the sale of such a card online. Once for $74,500, another time for $166,100.
These figures have now been surpassed by a recent sale on eBay. Someone auctioned their Black Lotus for an astonishing $511,011.
The Black Lotus is the most expensive Magic card ever sold.
Most Expensive Magic Card Thanks to a Signature
Why is this card significantly more expensive? This card is not just a Black Lotus. Besides its flawless condition, its case is adorned with a signature from Christopher Rush.
Who is that? Christopher Rush was one of the first artists behind the design of Magic cards. Rush passed away in 2016 at the age of 50.
The signature adds a cherry on top to an already rare and valuable card, leading to such a high price. The auction ended on January 27 after 123 bids.
This is the $500,000 card, with signature. (via Ebay)
What can the card actually do? The Black Lotus is not only rare but also powerful. In Magic, mana is gained through lands, which are then needed to cast creatures and spells. The card gives you 3 mana points at once, regardless of which color you are playing.
This allowed players to have 4 mana from the first turn, providing a significant advantage. At PSA (Professional Sports Authenticators), the card received the highest rating (PSA 10).
In Fortnite: Battle Royale you need to find the black box of a crashed airplane. This is part of the challenges of week 9 in Season 5. We show you where to find the sought part.
What kind of task is this? In week 9 of Season 5 – Chapter 2, new challenges are active again that you need for leveling up the Battle Pass for Season 5.
To complete the task quickly and earn experience points for it, we show you where the black box is located.
Where is the location? The crashed airplane and thus the black box you are looking for are located on an island near Coral Castle.
Here you can see the location of the black box on the Season 5 map:
The marked point shows where the crashed airplane and the black box are located
Find the Black Box
You need to look here: The crashed airplane is scattered in several pieces across the island. The black box should appear between the pieces of the airplane. For orientation, you see a larger bush located right behind it.
How to complete the challenge: To finish the challenge, you need to interact with the black box once you find it. Be careful, as many players might be trying to complete the same task, which could lead to some fights.
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In this YouTube video, you can see exactly where the black box is located on the island
If you found the box and interacted with it, the task should be completed. Experience points should be credited to you as a reward, which will level you up further.
This also gives you a boost for your Battle Pass so you can quickly unlock the cool skins, cosmetics, and V-Bucks from the Pass. If you want to earn even more XP, you should check out our level guide, where you can find some tips on how to level up faster.
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The studio behind the battle royale game ‘Darwin Project’ (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is in serious turmoil. An insider report has led to the suspension of the creative director and the CEO taking a leave of absence while an internal investigation is underway. It concerns a culture of sexism and sexual harassment.
What a scandal! On January 25, a lengthy insider report about ‘Scavengers Studio’ appeared on GamesIndustry.biz. They are known for the now-failed battle royale game ‘Darwin Project’. It was inspired by ‘Hunger Games’. The studio is currently working on ‘Season’, an adventure game.
GamesIndustry states they spoke with 9 employees and former employees of the studio in Montreal.
The main problem apparently lies with 2 individuals, the founders of the studio:
the creative head Simon Darveau
indirectly the head of the studio, Amélie Lemarche
Both are said to have been in a romantic relationship during the time when difficulties arose.
One employee is quoted as saying:
They told us: You can talk to us. But everyone knew, you cannot say anything against the founders; otherwise, you’re in trouble.
An anonymous source
Darveau reportedly had a group of favorites, especially programmers: he did not let anything happen to them. He regarded them as indispensable. However, they were toxic and nasty to others, especially to the QA testers and community management.
There are no processes to create a good game
Furthermore, it is said that while Darveau is good at creating a concept for games, exciting the team and publishers to bring in money, the execution of the game is lacking:
In every game, it follows the same pattern: He builds a vision of the game, sells it to the team in a way that they are excited, then sells it to the publisher. But there is no design, no concrete plan, and in the end, no game.
People are working on a game and doing their best, but the entire company is built around the idea: We create prototypes, sell them to publishers, and repeat that. There is no goal to create a qualitatively good game; there are no processes.
An anonymous source
Darwin Project entered Early Access on Steam and Xbox on March 9, 2018. The release for PS4, Xbox One, and PC was on January 14, 2020. However, on May 13, 2020, the studio announced that they would no longer continue development on Darwin Project.
Studio reacts with harsh measures
This is how the studio reacts: In a statement, it now says:
the creative head Simon Darveau is suspended indefinitely
an independent company will be commissioned to investigate the working atmosphere – the report will then be transparently shared with all employees
also Amélie Lamarche, the head of the studio, is taking a leave of absence until the incident is clarified
The discussion about a sexist climate in video game studios had already peaked in 2018 when an insider report described the studio ‘Riot Games’ (League of Legends) as a kind of boys’ club where women were mistreated and held back. This caused a significant stir at the time.
The allegation is that Darveau mistreated women. He allegedly did not take them seriously and doubted their competence. There were also incidents of sexual harassment.
Those who speak against the founders are in trouble
Anyone wanting to complain about this would normally have to go to HR. But the small studio had no one for the job back then, so people would have to complain directly to the head about the sexist treatment. However, she was with Darveau, so they couldn’t approach her.
It is said that Lamarche radiated the vibe: ‘I support women in gaming’ – but in reality, that was not the case. She did not intervene when Darveau made inappropriate jokes or yelled at people. And this is said to have happened frequently. There are reports of a ‘culture of yelling’ in meetings, and that people were so torn apart that it could be heard in the hallway.
There’s a rumor that Darveau had an affair with a female employee. The head found out and the employee then stopped coming to work. However, no one could really confirm the story.
Particularly at company parties, the creative head apparently often got out of hand. A lot of alcohol was involved.
One employee is quoted as saying:
They told us: You can talk to us. But everyone knew, you cannot say anything against the founders; otherwise, you’re in trouble.
An anonymous source
Darveau reportedly had a group of favorites, especially programmers: he did not let anything happen to them. He regarded them as indispensable. However, they were toxic and nasty to others, especially to the QA testers and community management.
There are no processes to create a good game
Furthermore, it is said that while Darveau is good at creating a concept for games, exciting the team and publishers to bring in money, the execution of the game is lacking:
In every game, it follows the same pattern: He builds a vision of the game, sells it to the team in a way that they are excited, then sells it to the publisher. But there is no design, no concrete plan, and in the end, no game.
People are working on a game and doing their best, but the entire company is built around the idea: We create prototypes, sell them to publishers, and repeat that. There is no goal to create a qualitatively good game; there are no processes.
An anonymous source
Darwin Project entered Early Access on Steam and Xbox on March 9, 2018. The release for PS4, Xbox One, and PC was on January 14, 2020. However, on May 13, 2020, the studio announced that they would no longer continue development on Darwin Project.
Studio reacts with harsh measures
This is how the studio reacts: In a statement, it now says:
the creative head Simon Darveau is suspended indefinitely
an independent company will be commissioned to investigate the working atmosphere – the report will then be transparently shared with all employees
also Amélie Lamarche, the head of the studio, is taking a leave of absence until the incident is clarified
The discussion about a sexist climate in video game studios had already peaked in 2018 when an insider report described the studio ‘Riot Games’ (League of Legends) as a kind of boys’ club where women were mistreated and held back. This caused a significant stir at the time.
Bethesda has released a new patch for Fallout 76. This increases the storage box capacity by a whopping 50%. Ideal when you find a weapon that you will definitely use someday in the future…
What does the update change? With the latest update from January 26, 2021, the developers have increased the storage box capacity to 1,200. This makes the storage three times larger than at launch:
The storage is used to store various items – weapons, armor, important junk, or even more important ammunition. It quickly accumulates a lot, especially if you don’t want to part with anything.
Why are they doing this? The size of the storage has been a topic in the community since the release of Fallout 76, and players have repeatedly demanded a higher limit or even the abolition of a limit.
There is obviously too much to collect in the world, and all you collectors out there don’t want to part with your weapons that you probably will never use. Fortunately, you can now cheerfully continue collecting, at least until the new limit.
Anyone looking to break free from their bad habits can find our useful guide on how to properly organize your inventory here on MeinMMO. The new patch even includes additional practical tools.
Larger storage box and improved inventory
This is also changing: Together with the larger storage, changes to the inventory system of Fallout 76 and player shops are being introduced. The changes summarized:
The inventory now features the tabs “New”, “Armor”, and “Food/Drink” for better overview
For stacked items, the total weight is now displayed, so you know exactly how much the items weigh
On the map, you can now see how many legendary items with one, two, or three stars a player offers in their shop
Additionally, there is a new color code for camps that should help color-blind players better recognize where they can place buildings and where they cannot. This is another step by Bethesda to invite players with disabilities.
There are also several bug fixes, improvements to daily operations, and new offerings in the Atom Shop. You can find the complete patch notes on the official Bethesda website.
What’s next? The game is currently experiencing its first season about the Steel Brotherhood, which narrates the origin story of the legendary faction. The story will unfold for a while longer, and you can witness how the knights in shining power armor rise to the power they already hold in the other Fallout titles.
2020 was already a strong year for Fallout 76, and 2021 will build on it to make the game even better. In our analysis, you can learn exactly what’s next for Fallout 76 in 2021.
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In League of Legends, the new Patch 11.3 will be released next week. This will primarily weaken junglers, both in items and some champions directly. We reveal what changes exactly.
What happens in Patch 11.3? On Twitter, Gameplay Design Director Mark Yetter shared details about the new patch. Notably, many strong junglers will be weakened:
The champion Ivern has had the highest win rate of all junglers since Patch 10.25. With a 54.92% win rate in games, he is particularly strong in Patch 11.2 (via OP.gg).
Following him are the champions Olaf (54.86%) and Elise (54.4%).
Additionally, the junglers Rammus, Pantheon, Udyr, and Taliyah will be affected in the patch.
In addition to the champions, some jungle items will also be weakened, including Goredrinker, Sterak’s Gage, and Deadman’s Plate.
This could significantly shake up the jungle meta and strengthen other champions.
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When will Patch 11.3 be released? According to the current rhythm, Patch 11.3 should be released on February 3, 2021.
Olaf will feel the nerfs the hardest
What exactly changes for the junglers?
Ivern will now receive 85 health instead of 95 with each level-up. Additionally, the shield from “E” at maximum level has been reduced from 220 to 200.
Olaf’s base health will be reduced from 597 to 575. Furthermore, his attack speed will now increase only from 0 to 70% based on missing health instead of 0 to 100%.
For Elise, the damage from “Q” in human form has been reduced from 180 to 160. The attack speed from “W” in spider form has been reduced from 60 to 140% to 60 to 100%.
Udyr’s damage from the aura of his ability “R” has been reduced from 50 to 300 to 50 to 275.
Taliyah’s movement speed will be increased from 12 to 40% to 20 to 45%, but her “Q” will only deal 80% damage to monsters after the first hit instead of 100%.
Pantheon will now deal only 70% damage to monsters with his “Q”. Additionally, the cooldown will increase from 10 to 13 seconds at the start.
What changes for the items used by junglers?
Deadman’s Plate now provides only 400 health instead of 475.
Goredrinker will now heal only 8% instead of 12% of missing health.
The shield from Sterak’s Gage is reduced from 200 to 100. Additionally, the duration has been adjusted from 5 to 4 seconds.
What does this mean concretely? The changes hit the champion Olaf particularly hard. In nearly every item build, he relies on Goredrinker and Sterak’s Gage. In the late game, one will especially notice the lack of attack speed and healing from Goredrinker.
Other junglers also lose strength, but none as significantly as Olaf.
Ivern is used in only about 2% of all games, but has the highest win rate among all junglers at nearly 55%.
These champions benefit from the changes
Although the adjustments with Patch 11.3 primarily target junglers, not all of them are negatively affected. We reveal 3 champions who could take the lead in the jungle.
Graves: The new patch has virtually no effect on Graves. He is not only one of the strongest but also one of the most popular junglers in the game.
Since he primarily builds AD items, he is unaffected by the changes to the items; on the contrary, Immortal Shieldbow, his mythic item, even receives a slight buff of 5 AD and 5% attack speed.
Skarner: Skarner is currently ranked 4th among the most successful junglers in Patch 11.2 (via OP.gg). He is also hardly affected by the update. Only Deadman’s Plate has been regularly built on him.
Skarner is currently a rather unusual jungler. He is chosen in only about 1% of all games and is banned even less often. It is possible that he will experience a rise with Patch 11.3.
Evelynn: Evelynn is right in the middle among junglers in nearly all areas, whether it be picks, bans, or win rate. However, the upcoming nerfs do not change anything for her.
Her strongest counters, Rammus and Udyr, will both be weaker in the new patch, which automatically strengthens Evelynn.
In LoL Wild Rift, one of the strongest junglers; in the PC version, currently just in the middle.
Although there is a minimal adjustment to the Staff of Flowing Water, which makes the mythic item even better, the missing 10 AP will hardly make a difference.
Additionally, the item Imperial Mandate will not be weakened. That is the reason why Maokai is currently so popular:
The MMORPG Elyon has introduced a new class called the Slayer. Here’s what the new swordsman can do.
What it’s about: Elyon is an action MMORPG from South Korea and was originally announced as Ascent: Infinite Realm. However, the game was revamped and is now called Elyon. The developer behind the game is Bluehole, known for games like PUBG and TERA.
The combat system relies on super fast gameplay and resembles games like TERA or Black Desert. This is also demonstrated by the new class that has just been introduced. The Slayer can best be described as a classic swordsman. He joins the 5 other classes of Elyon.
In a trailer, the developers introduce the new character:
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When will Slayer be available in the game? According to the official website, Slayer will be available on the Korean servers starting February 3, 2021.
When is Elyon coming to Europe? The MMORPG is set to launch in Europe and the USA in the second half of 2021, so sometime between June and December of this year.
What we know about the new class: The trailer showcases fast-paced gameplay where the Slayer slashes through monsters with a powerful two-handed sword. You can also see his special ability “Doom,” which is a kind of rage mode in which the Slayer deals more damage. However, not much more is known so far.
An interesting detail is that there is already a class named Slayer in TERA, which also wields a two-handed sword. Overall, Elyon looks like a modern TERA.
This is not surprising, as it comes from the same development studio. The MMORPG invites players to explore a fantastic world, crafting, character creation, and housing, similar to what was seen in TERA. However, the game pace is significantly faster.
Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait before you can play the Slayer on European servers.
What else we know about Elyon: In addition to the fast combat system, the focus is on PvP battles with up to 300 players. Two factions fight against each other in the game for domination in Elyon, the namesake world of the game.
There will also be aerial combat with airships, although it won’t play a huge role. Additionally, there are dungeon runs.
What do you think of the new class? Are you interested in Elyon, or is it just another MMORPG that will pass you by?
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Pokémon GO has announced 3 new features that are set to be introduced soon. They are all meant to enhance the gameplay experience.
What has been announced: Niantic has made a huge announcement for the events in February. New raid bosses, spotlight hours, and events have been confirmed.
Additionally, there was another announcement: 3 new features are set to be introduced as “Quality-of-life updates.” We will present them to you here.
How Pokémon GO is set to improve in the future
Changes to PokéStop submissions: A gallery of images will be added that shows the PokéStops and gyms that you and other trainers have submitted.
This way, you can track which PokéStops made it into the game thanks to the community. You can take inspiration from those and make similar suggestions that have a good chance of being approved.
The feature will be tested in New Zealand starting February 9 and is set to be rolled out gradually worldwide.
How you can celebrate level-ups: With level 50, new levels have been introduced, allowing trainers who have long been at level 40 to celebrate level-ups again.
Niantic makes it easier to celebrate and share these achievements. A social sharing feature is set to be introduced so you can let your friends know that you have reached a new level.
This adjustment saves you valuable minutes: Thousands of trainers will likely be happy about these adjustments: soon, legendary and mythical Pokémon can be sent in bulk. Previously, they had to be selected and sent individually.
Especially annoying is the case with the Meltan box. There, you catch 60 Meltan in an hour, and each one has to be sent individually. Soon, this will be a thing of the past.
Thus, you save a lot of time and can send normal, legendary, mythical, and costumed Pokémon in bulk. Only shinies cannot be sent in bulk.
The biggest streamer for Destiny 2 on Twitch is Sean “Gladd” Gallagher, a gifted PvE player. Right now, he’s in trouble: A statement from April 2020 is coming back to haunt him. A user posted it to his partner DXRacer: The company has parted ways with Gladd. He now condemns the cancel culture on the internet. Whoever snitched on him is a pussy.
This is Gladd: Sean Gallagher is by far the biggest streamer for Destiny 2 on Twitch. He has made a name for himself as an excellent PvE player and is known to be incredibly relentless and persistent, even to the point of self-sacrifice.
When something special happens in Destiny 2, you will find Gladd in the front row. In January 2020, he feverishly worked on a puzzle and earned tens of thousands of US dollars.
Tasteless joke about sex with hamsters
What is the statement about? In April 2020, Gladd posted a statement on Twitter. The worst part about having sex with a hamster is that there’s blood everywhere. He would now have to buy a new one. That would somehow be number 13. It annoys him.
Why is he facing backlash? A user contacted Gladd and said, “Do you remember the statement about the hamster?” Then he shared an email from the marketing department of DXRacer.
The user apparently reported Gladd to DXRacer: He shared Gladd’s hamster tweet with the gaming chair company. DXRacer is a manufacturer of gaming chairs, which acts as a sponsor for Gladd.
They then wrote: They love animals. Gladd’s behavior violates the brand’s values. They distance themselves from the statement, find it completely wrong, and decided to part ways with Gladd.
“He must have always eaten alone in school!”
This is how the streamer reacts: Gladd then posted on Twitter rather abruptly: “Fuck these internet cancel culture sheep. He must have always eaten alone in school. Pussies!”
He does not regret what he said at all. He does not apologize for anything. He is tired of being judged by people.
Two days later, he had calmed down a bit. Then he called on his fans to behave. They would now go after people who attack him. The fans only wanted to defend him, but that’s not okay.
He thinks that although this cancel culture is bullshit, it’s an even bigger mistake to go after others. He does not want that either.
These are the consequences now: Gladd should have known how sensitive the internet is when it comes to animals: There is a warning example on Twitch with Alinity.
In the last few days, Gladd has lost several hundred followers on Twitch, and on Twitter, he has lost nearly 1000 followers. So there is at least a small backlash for his outburst.
But overall, he will surely feel the loss of the sponsor the most. “DXRacer” is still number 1 on his list of companies he is associated with. He will probably have to revise that list.
Gladd is a streamer known for his exceptionally good business sense and knows how to leverage his position as a top PvE player in Destiny 2:
A new MMORPG has launched with Kingdoms in Chaos, which will be released on Steam and puts you in the role of monsters or killers.
What is Kingdoms in Chaos? The MMORPG launched in Early Access on January 25 was inspired by the classic Ultima Online. This means you will find yourself in a sandbox world with block graphics, where you can forge your own path.
You can fight monsters in the wilderness and dungeons or simply be a craftsman who manufactures weapons for the warriors. Particularly ambitious players even have the chance to rise to become the ruler of their own city.
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Kingdoms in Chaos is a sandbox MMORPG in the style of Ultima Online.
Do you prefer to be monsters or killers?
What is special about the game? Kingdoms in Chaos asks you whether you want to be a monster or a killer. You have the choice to be a human or elf or embody a monster race like orcs or undead. Monsters and humans/elves coexist in this world and must get along.
Furthermore, PvP plays an important role. It is possible that you play a treacherous killer who only aims to attack other players.
This is how you play: You can purchase the MMORPG directly via Steam for 9.99 euros and get started right away. However, keep in mind that it is still an Early Access version.
How is the MMORPG received? The rating on Steam is currently 81% and “Positive”. Players feel it strongly resembles the successful Oldschool RuneScape rather than Ultima Online. However, this is well received. But there is still plenty to do. The developer himself stated that the Early Access version is still full of bugs and not all content has been integrated. Graphically, Kingdoms in Chaos is no longer up to date.
Here we summarize a few voices from Steam for you:
TTVMadDing writes (via Steam): “The idea is not bad at all. There is still a lot of work to be done, and it needs more content and bug fixes. But it is still an Early Access game.”
Kresnaut says (via Steam): “Great game. Not complete, but it reminds me of Runescape from back in the day. Some systems do not work or need to be implemented; it is early access, so what do you expect?”
Peekayboo has some criticism (via Steam): “The movements and interactions are really bad and probably keep most from enjoying the game.”
Players definitely see potential in the MMORPG. However, there is still much to be done in the game. Those who want to join now must live with bugs and little content.
What do you think about Kingdoms in Chaos? Is that a game that interests you?
A player confronted a cheater in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The cheater shamelessly admits to using hacks and seems unconcerned about the consequences of a report.
What happened? The reddit user theHugoat posted a clip where he confronts a cheater. He reviewed all his killcams and is sure: he is using an aimbot and a wallhack – cheats that give him unfair advantages.
When confronted, the accused calmly replies: “Yeah, I hack. Do you think they look at the damn reports? No.” The information he provided is incorrect anyway, which means his account cannot be marked as a cheater. “No one gets caught, bro.”
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The software he uses to cheat costs him just $9 (about €7.43). He implies with a question that there are dozens of cheaters who can afford it, which is why everyone does it. The video generates a sour mood in the corresponding thread.
Cheater mocks, players are angry
Here’s how players react: Many users on reddit seem to agree with the cheater. No one is doing anything against the scammers. The comment with the most upvotes comes from JohnBoy200, who writes:
“They do something if you have an offensive name, but I really don’t think they care about cheaters. It would cost them money to investigate, while names can be seen immediately. CoD is a cheater’s paradise.”
Several users agree with JohnBoy200 and feel abandoned in the fight against cheaters. They claim that even the pros cheat in tournaments and indeed, there was recently a cheater scandal in a $250,000 tournament.
However, they find it important that cheaters are still reported so that perhaps something will happen.
Is really nothing being done? The claim that reports are not investigated, however, seems to not be entirely true. In the past, there have been several reports that thousands of cheaters have been banned from the games.
Just at the end of 2020, Modern Warfare and Warzone banned over 200,000 cheaters. But according to the players, that is not enough. There are still too many of them. The fight against hacks and cheats continues.
How do you currently experience the cheat problem in CoD Cold War and Warzone? Is it really that extreme? Let us know in the comments, along with other readers of MeinMMO.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
