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These tools help you get the best out of your character in WoW

Benedict Grothaus 21. January 2021 Reading time 5 minutes

To get the absolute maximum out of your character in World of Warcraft, you can hardly avoid various tools. MeinMMO presents you with two tools that can optimize your performance in raids and dungeons.

What are these tools? Ask Mr. Robot and Simulationcraft/Raidbots are websites and addons that simulate your character. They help you find the best gear that you can wear.

They show you which of the items in your bag represent the currently best combination and where in the game you can still find improvements. They also provide an estimate of how much DPS you can achieve with the gear.

These are calculated simulations, so a mathematical maximum. You probably won’t be able to reach the numbers. However, the information helps you see how you can improve. Ideal if you have little time and don’t know where to get the best gear.

What do I need for this? For preparation, you need addons that you have to install. One of them is sufficient, as both tools do about the same thing. If you want to compare, install both:

The links will take you directly to the download page for the respective addon. Alternatively, you can use WoWUp, a new, sleek addon manager. We will explain how you can optimize your gear with the addons.

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How to use Ask Mr. Robot correctly – Here’s how

How to use Mr. Robot: Once you have installed the addon, you can simply open it with a click on the button at the minimap. A window will appear that explains how to initialize your current gear.

Switch to each of your available specializations once and equip the gear that you usually wear there. Then go to the bank and open it for at least two seconds. After that, the initialization should be complete.

When you click on the minimap icon, a jumble of numbers and letters will be displayed to you. Just copy it completely and visit the Ask Mr. Robot website. There, click on “optimize” and simply paste the copied string.

What functions does Mr. Robot offer? Once you have entered your character, you get several options:

“Best in Bags” shows you which items in your bags provide the best combination
“Upgrade Finder” gives you a list of items that improve you – starting with the highest DPS gain
“Worst in Bags” shows you which items you can simply destroy or sell
“Gear Check” checks your current gear and gives brief improvement suggestions
“Best in Slot” shows you the optimal gear for your character that you can currently wear

For some of the functions, you need a paid premium account. However, a test in advance is free. The “Best in Slot” option, which shows you where to get the best gear, always works. You can manually change certain talents or your specialization to get more information.

How to read the data correctly: Ask Mr. Robot works more with percentage values than with actual numbers. You can directly see how much a specific item can improve you.

However, be aware that some items have high fluctuations, such as the trinkets “Macabre Sheet Music” or “Unfathomable Quantum Device”. The simulation always assumes the best possible outcomes.

So don’t blindly believe the displayed numbers, but consider whether the suggested improvements will actually help you.

How to use Simulationcraft and Raidbots correctly – Here’s how

How to enter your data: Similar to Mr. Robot, you need to copy a long text from the game. Install the Simulationcraft addon and type the command /simc. You will then receive a pre-selected text that you can simply copy.

Tip: If you have opened the bank or the Great Vault while typing the command, corresponding items will also be considered.

You then enter the copied text on the “Raidbots” website. However, here you must first choose which function you want to use.

What functions does Raidbots offer? Like with Mr. Robot, you have various options, but they work a bit differently with Raidbots.

“Top Gear”: selects gear to be calculated, this option shows you the best possible items you can wear, as well as talents, enchantments, and gems and calculates the possible DPS
“Droptimizer” calculates your best upgrades from dungeons, raids, and other sources
“Gear Compare” compares two sets of gear directly
“Talent Compare” compares two talent combinations directly
“Quick Sim” checks your current performance and shows details about it
“Stat Weights” gives you an overview of your secondary stats and shows how much each improves you
“Advanced” offers a multitude of options to simulate everything possible – this function is primarily needed to squeeze out the last few percentages

Raidbots can be set up more precisely, so you can filter from which sources you want to search for improvements (only PvP, only dungeons, only raids, etc.). You can also choose talents and exceptions in the simulations more easily and set options for how many enemies you want to simulate your damage against or what special circumstances are present.

When calculating, thousands of possibilities are simulated to find the best combination. If you purchase a premium account, you can simulate more combinations in one go.

How to read the data correctly: Raidbots shows you either concrete DPS numbers or percentage improvements you can achieve, and lists exactly how much you can expect from other combinations. This gives you a bit more overview of possible improvements.

However, as with Mr. Robot, the simulation always assumes the best possible outcomes and does not calculate errors. Also, you must consider that some boss fights have special requirements and you may not always be able to attack them.

Such settings can also be made, and you will likely need some practice with the tool to use it to its full extent.

More tips to improve

WoW offers many ways to improve your character. To provide you with a basis for the simulations or further input, you can find the list of the best legendary items in Shadowlands for each class here on MeinMMO.

The new expansion brought another component with the covenants that you can improve with. Not every covenant is equally strong, and even though the difference is usually minimal, the choice can make a difference. You can find the best covenant for each class with us.

If you have played around with your gear and are convinced that you are wearing the best gear but still want to improve, you need to analyze your playstyle. Websites like the WoW Analyzer, which we have already presented, help with that. The Analyzer checks recorded logs of boss fights and gives you tips on how to perform better in that fight next time.

How do you handle that? Do you use these tools to improve or do you decide the old-fashioned way by instinct?

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Temtem is one year old – How good is the “Pokémon-MMO” 2021?

Max Handwerk 21. January 2021 Reading time 7 minutes

Temtem was released in 2020 in Early Access and has often been referred to as the “Pokémon MMO.” Now, it is celebrating its one-year anniversary – what has happened in the flying archipelago?

What kind of game is it? Temtem is an MMO from the studio “Crema” that was released on January 21, 2020 for PC and can be downloaded via Steam. As of December 8, 2020, it is also playable on console – at least on one. It was also released for the PlayStation 5. There has not been a release yet for other consoles like the PS4, the Xbox consoles, and the Nintendo Switch, but it is planned.

Important: As of now, Temtem is still an Early Access game. It is not yet completed and is continuously being improved and expanded. However, you will need to spend some money if you want to get into Temtem: Currently, it costs €33.99 on Steam, while on the PS5 it costs €39.99 (or €59.99 if you are interested in the Deluxe Edition with a few additional cosmetics).

This is how the game works: If you have chosen Temtem as your next game in the sense of “Find Your Next Game,” you can look forward to a game whose basic mechanics you probably already know or have at least heard of. Because: The fact that Temtem is often referred to as “the Pokémon MMO” is anything but a coincidence.

The parallels are unmistakable, as this gameplay video for the PS5 version release shows:

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The developers explained before the release that they were inspired by Pokémon, and you can definitely see that. Once you have created your character, you start – how could it be otherwise – in your bedroom. There, your mother greets you, hands you a Tempedia (the equivalent of the Pokédex) and tells you it is time to travel to the “Accademie.” So far, so good!

Once you leave the house, you meet a group of NPCs, which is quickly joined by a professor. His name is not Oak like in the classics or Willow like in Pokémon GO, but Konstantinos. However, his approach is the same. You are not supposed to go on your journey alone, but take a starter Pokémon, uh, -Temtem with you. So you head to the professor’s lab, receive your starter and even get to battle your rival. Then you set off to catch Temtems, train them, and battle to become the very best, like no one ever was.

Now one might think “well, I can just play Pokémon,” and those who prefer to play solo and catch the classic monsters have a point. However, there are several things that set Temtem apart from Pokémon.

This is what awaits you in the MMO world

This is what makes Temtem special: Once you step out of the lab, you will notice that the village is bustling. The reason: NPCs are suddenly joined by other players who are running around with their Temtems. After all, this is an MMO!

You can also interact with other players right from the start. With the press of a button, you can trade, battle, chat, travel together – whatever you want. You can also easily search for your friends and complete the entire game in co-op. Then XP is shared and battles are fought together.

By the way, the battles also differ a bit from the original: You typically fight with two Temtems against your enemies, and these team compositions can sway the battle in your favor or against you depending on types. Temtem is quite tactical, and the right teamwork can be crucial. Features such as “synergies” between monsters make the fights more exciting.

Moreover, your Temtem have a stamina meter that determines which attacks you can use. If you use attacks with an energy level above your available stamina, your Temtem can take damage themselves. To prevent this, you can have your monster take a turn off and recharge – but then it won’t be able to attack, which can be fatal. Tactical play is required here.

However, Temtem is also very entertaining solo. The colorful style of the game is convincing. The options to catch monsters, improve them, and expand their abilities are fun – just as it has always been with Pokémon. You start with weak monsters, train them, test them in battle, and find increasingly powerful monsters.

If you liked Pokémon, you will quickly find your footing in Temtem – just like MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen.

A welcome change are side quests that NPCs assign to you, and you can help them for rewards. Currently, you can travel to four islands (out of a total of six, once the game is finished) that provide you with a story of about 30 hours. MeinMMO author Maik Schneider has already put in over 70 hours with side activities such as breeding and training the monsters – so there is already a lot to do in Early Access.

However,Temtem is still in development. Therefore, let’s take a look at what it currently offers – and what is yet to come.

What has changed in Temtem?

This is how Temtem was received: Temtem had a pretty successful launch on Steam in January 2020, which was accompanied by various technical problems – the servers collapsed under the pressure. This has somewhat lessened: Looking at the player numbers, Temtem peaked at about 22,000 players on average (January 2020) to settle down at around 1,000 active players on average on Steam after a year (January 2021). The peak recently was 1,671 players.

The game’s ratings were not significantly affected by the decline in players, and as of now (January 21, 2021) on Steam, the majority of reviews are “very positive” – both in terms of all reviews (87% positive out of over 23,000 reviews) and recent reviews (88% positive from over 400 reviews made in the last 30 days).

The cooperative aspect of the game is particularly praised. The art style of the game itself is also generally well-received. The comparison to Pokémon runs through many of the reviews – not surprisingly.

However, there is criticism regarding the price of the game, which some players feel is still too high considering the content. However, Temtem is delivering in this regard.

What’s next for Temtem: After the launch, Temtem first delivered features like chat. In summer, the new island Kisiwa was added. Additionally, there is a housing system where you can set up personally.

In 2021, more innovations are expected to be introduced. In an interview with ShackNews, Game Director Guillermo Andrades explained that this is the first time for the studio to provide a game with regular patches on PC and consoles – that managing just one additional platform in the form of the PS5 is a good test phase.

The developers wanted to ensure cross-play from day one. This is to be the case in the future as well when additional platforms are added. In the future, the new island Cipanku is expected to be added, including the first mythical Temtem. These are special monsters that players will likely be able to encounter during a new activity. More Temtem are also planned, with new features and enhancements to older elements taking priority.

While still in Early Access, Temtem is expected to receive the following features:

In total, 61+ additional Temtem, bringing the total to 161+
Auction/trading houses
A “Nuzlocke” hardcore mode
Tournaments

The upcoming updates are set to be released simultaneously across all platforms. A complete release of the final version is planned for this year – including for Xbox consoles and the Nintendo Switch. By the way, cross-progression across multiple platforms is also on the agenda, although this has not yet been implemented.

Who is Temtem interesting for?

Conclusion: Yes, Temtem is an online Pokémon – but it’s a bit different

You have long wanted to play Pokémon again, but have no Nintendo console, only a PC or a PS5? You’ve completed all Pokémon games and want something similar? Or you are Pokémon fans looking for an online version? Then you are in the right place, because Temtem is something for every Pokémon fan who loves the game mechanics and doesn’t necessarily cling to the “classic” monsters.

Temtem caught a lot of attention right at its release, primarily due to the Pokémon comparison. And I must say: The game resembles the big reference in many aspects quite strongly. However, this does not have to be a disadvantage, because I personally still find the game mechanics exciting after all these years – and Temtem manages to give the whole monster-catching-and-training a unique twist. Particularly when playing with other players, the game is a lot of fun and provides a value that the classic Pokémon games have not had in this form so far.

While the price of the game may seem a bit high for its current state, more content is coming that I am already looking forward to. It should be noted that Temtem is still an Early Access game. Therefore, if you are looking for a game without any faults or flaws, you are in the wrong place – better wait for the complete release. And, oh yes: If you only play serious games or are more into shooters or similar genres, you might not feel at home here – as Temtem is rather colorful and cute. But you might have already noticed this from the title image!

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In the survival MMO Rust, there is a casino and Twitch is obsessed with it

Schuhmann 21. January 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

The survival MMO Rust launched in 2013 with a few rudimentary survival features, but over the years it has grown into a remarkable game. One feature that Twitch streamers and viewers are currently fascinated with is a casino.

What makes Rust special? Rust has been in development for PC for 7 years. When it started in 2013, it was essentially planned as a clone of DayZ and wanted to add a few elements from Minecraft.

Over the last 7 years, the game has gradually grown, offering numerous features and a vast world. It has developed significantly.

In 2021, a number of Twitch streamers discovered Rust: They celebrate the diverse possibilities that the game offers. Especially since very few new attractive multiplayer games are being released Rust is experiencing an unprecedented hype and getting much more attention than in previous years. Especially, the casino is incredibly popular on Twitch.

The streamer Dafran hits the jackpot in Rust:

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This is how the casino works: In 2018, the “Bandit Camp” was introduced to Rust. It is a place that can be found on some servers and serves as a safe zone. Here, one can engage in gambling, a kind of roulette or fortune wheel. You bet “Scraps”, the currency of Rust, on one of 5 colors on the wheel and have the chance to receive multiple times the amount of Scraps back or lose your bet.

There are 5 different fields: Half of all fields are Yellow, but only one is Red:

If you bet on Yellow and win, you only get a “small profit”: If you put in 1000 Scraps, you can double it to 2000.
If you bet on Red and win, you gain a huge profit. For 1000 Scraps, you receive 21,000 Scraps back.

There is a “small house edge” on the winning chances, so the roulette overall acts as a “money sink”. More Scraps flow out than come in.

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Viewers always know better

What fascinates Twitch so much about the casino? It is the same fascination as with “real gambling”, which is also highly popular on Twitch.

The big streamers gamble their Scraps and then celebrate their victories or lament their defeats. Fans comment wisely from their seats, share the joy with the streamers when they win, or claim they knew better when they lose.

Many streamers swear by “secret methods”: They claim to have recognized patterns or know what comes next. Viewers shake their heads and explain that the streamer has no idea what he is talking about.

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The most popular clip of the past week on Twitch related to Rust shows the perpetual gamer xQc slowly gambling away his entire fortune in Rust and ultimately leaving the casino dejected and silently. The chat mocks him for not being able to stop gambling. He should have listened to the chat. xQc is called dumb, brain-dead, just bad, one can read.

A car drives past xQc. Through the proximity chat, you can hear the streamer shroud calling out how much he is looking forward to the casino, while xQc continues on unaffected, pretending he hasn’t heard it. The chat bursts into loud laughter.

For some Twitch fans, “the best clip of all time”. That shroud, the biggest streamer in Rust after xQc, drives past at that moment is just picture-perfect and shows how closely joy and sorrow lie next to each other in the casino of Rust.

Twitch-Knossi-Crown — He has become a major streamer in Germany with casinos.

There seems to be a great fascination with casino streams on Twitch. Even in Germany, some streamers have grown significantly when they focused on gambling streams. But that has now apparently come to an end due to new regulations. Because even successful streamers like Jens “Knossi” Knossalla are suddenly ending their casino streams:

Twitch streamer suddenly wants to be a role model, ends gambling streams

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World record holder in CoD Warzone is said to be a cheater – pro exposes him

Patrick Freese 21. January 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

In Call of Duty: Warzone there are currently heated discussions about a well-known player who is said to have cheated in the tournament. In a livestream, he is confronted by pro Tommey.

Who is it about? The player Pacesetter is in the spotlight of the accusations. He happily posted on Twitter on January 15 that he had once again broken a world record. 57 kills in solos (via Twitter).

The “Call of Duty” pro Tommey, who plays for 100 Thieves, scrutinized Pacesetter closely. Rumors of cheating had already been in the air. Both participated in the Mainland tournament. After Tommey was eliminated, he could quietly observe the remaining players.

Tommey requests evidence in the chat, gets ignored

This is how it continued: Tommey noticed irregularities in Pacesetter’s gameplay. Therefore, he requested in Pacesetter’s Twitch chat that he quickly turn his camera towards the monitor. He writes:

“Without touching anything, Pace. Quickly turn your camera towards the monitor. So hold it [in your hand] and show us your screen.”

The background is that cheats like wallhacks can be hidden from one’s own streams. You can see them on your monitor, but the viewers on Twitch only see the “normal” gameplay. Tommey suspected this kind of cheating from the streamer as well.

However, the streamer ignored it. Although he clearly looks towards the second monitor and, according to Tommey, thanks a new follower who followed only after Tommey’s message. In the following clip, you can observe that exact moment, which is commented on by Tommey:

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After seeing Tommey’s message, he continued playing and was taken out in Warzone. According to his own statement, he then used the keyboard to change his music on the second monitor. But he looked directly at his primary screen.

After that, Pacesetter disappeared from his PC for more than an hour. Tournament admins tried to contact him but failed. They feared that he would delete logs that would incriminate him of cheating. Because he did not cooperate with the tournament admins and deleted his Twitch and YouTube videos, he was disqualified from the tournament.

His opponent from the semifinals said: “The admin says they had a program to check what he deleted. The admin asked him on Discord to do something. Pace then said BRB and didn’t come back.”

Video allegedly shows him cheating

On Erin Reiner’s YouTube channel, there is a video that fits the topic of discussions. It allegedly shows Pacesetter cheating. We embed the clip here:

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Pacesetter admits to having cheated before

This is the statement: Tommey writes on Twitter: “Well, there it is. Pace has finally (somewhat) admitted to cheating. He claims it was only on a [secondary account] and he would never have done it on his main (there are clips for that). That settles the matter. I hope people leave him alone now so he can work on himself and move on with his life.”

He also shows a snippet from a stream in which both players can be heard. There he asks him what he says to the accusations that he cheats on secondary accounts. To which he replies, “that’s a secondary account, bro” and admits that he has done it “once.”

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In the embedded clip, both players discuss the cheating accusations.

This means that Pacesetter at least admits to having had some involvement with cheats. Whether that was the case during the tournament remains unclear.

At least he tried harder to conceal it than other players with their hacks. Because this CS:GO player thinks he cheats completely secretly. But a small piece then gives him away and exposes him in front of all his viewers.

What is your opinion on the case of Pacesetter? Do you think all of this could be coincidences and he just didn’t want admins to scan his PC, or are the videos clear enough for you?

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CoD Warzone: Players doubt the DMR nerf – Is the weapon OP again?

Maik Schneider 21. January 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Despite the analyses of the two CoD experts, some commentators remain stubborn. In response to claims that the recoil is now less noticeable, Ace counters with another post:

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Other players convinced of the “anti-nerf” claimed it must be due to the purchasable blueprints. With the submachine gun MAC-10, this phenomenon occurred until recently. However, the expert from “truegamedata.com” has something to counter this claim:

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Tweet Translation:

“I bought the two blueprints of the DMR 14 to make sure all damage values have been nerfed – and they have. All rumors are refuted. DMR is simply still really good.”

For both experts, it is clear: The nerf is still in play.

Should I try the DMR again? After the nerf, many players were glad about the end of the DMR meta. However, the weapon can still serve you well and was not completely patched. If you enjoyed the single-shot mode, then pick up the DMR again. The tactical rifle continues to be among the best weapons in Warzone.

The Call of Duty: Warzone suffered under the tyranny of the overpowering DMR 14 for a few weeks. A professional player now said that the nerf has been removed again, and many players are wondering: Is the DMR OP again?

What’s going on? The DMR 14 was the big winner of the “Cold War” integration into Call of Duty: Warzone. With the Season 1 of the new “Black Ops” installment, over 30 weapons came into the battle royale Warzone, and the DMR 14 was the total standout.

Two nerfs later, the weapon was left in the closet by many soldiers again. The statements from major Warzone players who announced the end of the DMR zone with the nerf were too bad. But that might have been too early.

Possible Reversal of the DMR Nerf Concerns the Community

Some well-known Warzone players shared the theory that the DMR nerf might have been reversed. The rumor really took off through CoD and Warzone pro Thomas “Tommey” Trewren, who tweeted:

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“I’m sorry to have to tell you this. But I think they’ve reversed the DMR nerf…”

After that, the information about a possible reversal of the nerf spread like wildfire in the community. Many actually consider it possible and immediately start field tests to see how the weapon currently plays.

cod warzone weapons dmr 14 setup — The DMR 14 with a strong setup.

What do players say about it? The reactions to a return of the OP rifle were largely negative. Many players found the DMR meta disturbing and were glad when the terror was finally over. @SteadyGamin replied on Twitter: “I like you, Tommy. But I don’t like the post.”

Others supported the statement and urged Tommy to delete the tweet and not to spread the information widely. @haly_matt said on Twitter: “Keep that to yourself, don’t tell everyone”

Since the rumor came from some of the most popular and largest Warzone players, many assumed there must be something to it. This, in turn, brought the CoD analysts into action, who conducted further tests to check whether the DMR nerf is still active or has actually been removed.

Experts Agree: The Nerf is Still Active

What do Warzone experts say about it? Two of the largest Warzone experts are the YouTuber “TheXclusiveAce” and the operator behind the website “truegamedata.com“. Both have conducted tests to verify the rumor about the DMR nerf. And both come to the same conclusion:

@TheXclusiveAce on Twitter: “There’s a rumor about a possible reversal of the DMR nerf. I tested it and it’s not true.
@TrueGameData on Twitter: ” […] I tested it, it’s still nerfed. It [the DMR14] is just still really good and some people might have missed that for some reason.”

Despite the analyses of the two CoD experts, some commentators remain stubborn. In response to claims that the recoil is now less noticeable, Ace counters with another post:

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Other players convinced of the “anti-nerf” claimed it must be due to the purchasable blueprints. With the submachine gun MAC-10, this phenomenon occurred until recently. However, the expert from “truegamedata.com” has something to counter this claim:

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Tweet Translation:

“I bought the two blueprints of the DMR 14 to make sure all damage values have been nerfed – and they have. All rumors are refuted. DMR is simply still really good.”

For both experts, it is clear: The nerf is still in play.

Should I try the DMR again? After the nerf, many players were glad about the end of the DMR meta. However, the weapon can still serve you well and was not completely patched. If you enjoyed the single-shot mode, then pick up the DMR again. The tactical rifle continues to be among the best weapons in Warzone.

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Players suddenly find naked people in FIFA 21 – What’s going on?

Julian Schröder 21. January 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

After the last update, people with naked skin can suddenly be found everywhere on the sidelines in FIFA 21. MeinMMO shows you the funny bug.

In FIFA 21, it’s unusual to see naked skin. Because even the players don’t take off their shirts after goals or after the final whistle. However, stewards, police officers, and assistant referees apparently got tired of wearing shirts and now show themselves freely on the sidelines.

What kind of bug is this? The “Nude Bug” has made its way into FIFA 21 and is being shared online with numerous images. This bug, which seemingly came into the game with the last title update, sees an increase in shirtless people on the sidelines. No matter if stewards, police officers, or assistant referees – the upper clothing has disappeared.

MeinMMO reader Christoph K. sent us the following screenshots of this bizarre bug:

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However, what exactly is going on with this bug and why shirtless people appear on the sidelines remains a mystery for now.

On which platforms does the bug occur? This bug seems to only affect the next-gen versions (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X) of FIFA 21 so far. There is still no news of missing clothing in the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One versions.

What does EA Sports say about the bug? In the official EA forum, the FIFA player fleXXXurhead reported the bug and an EA staff member has already responded promising to pass along the report.

Maybe the bug will be fixed with the next title update. But before that, on Friday the TOTY (Team of the Year) awaits FUT players. Are you looking forward to the big FUT highlight?

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A glitch makes the new Predator item in Fortnite incredibly strong

Eilyn Rapp 21. January 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale the Predator can now be found and he brought a mythic item that players can use. But now players have discovered a glitch that makes this item incredibly powerful.

This is the situation: After update 15.21 the Predator can now be found as an NPC boss on the Fortnite map. If you manage to take him down, you will be rewarded with the “Predator’s Cloaking Device”.

The mythic item allows players to become invisible for a short time. After 30 seconds, the effect disappears and you have to wait until you can activate it again. However, a glitch now allows players to remain invisible for the entire match.

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Players find glitch that gives an advantage

What kind of glitch is this? With this glitch, players are supposed to not only become invisible for a short time, but the effect lasts for the entire match. Additionally, they can continue to build, edit, and shoot – thus having no limitations.

A reddit user posted a clip where he encountered an opponent who was using this glitch. Although he was able to defeat the opponent, he seemed quite surprised when an invisible player suddenly started hopping around and shooting at him:

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Is a fix coming now?

Why this exploit is problematic: As can be seen in the clip, there is no guarantee that you will win every fight when using the glitch in Fortnite. However, it can provide advantages and especially put players in unfortunate situations.

In a fight, it often boils down to a few health points, and if someone sneaks up and inflicts a lot of damage before being noticed, the victim probably won’t be able to counter in time.

YouTuber spreads glitch to “inform Epic”

The YouTuber Glitch King, who has 1.85 million subscribers, shows how this glitch works. According to the YouTuber, this is supposed to help Epic, but surely some will try the exploit with his tutorial.

If Epic Games becomes aware of this, it may be that a fix will be introduced soon. What that might look like, we will probably see if it happens.

The Predator can also be found as a boss on the Fortnite map. Now you have the opportunity to roam as the hunter from the jungle. With challenges, you can unlock 12 items and cosmetics for the “secret skin of Season 5”. In our guide, you can see how to unlock the Predator skin.

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Gran Saga reveals itself in a new trailer, looks like Genshin Impact as an MMORPG

Andreas Bertits 21. January 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG Gran Saga has released a new trailer, in which you can admire its vast game world. It looks absolutely fantastic.

What can be seen in the trailer? The video shows several locations from the game world that you can explore in the MMORPG Gran Saga. The interesting thing about this world is that it is not an open world, but you travel between different zones on a world map, much like in classic JRPGs. However, these zones are often so large that they almost feel like an open world.

You see a gigantic city that is so big that you can ride through the streets on horseback.
In the wilderness, you will encounter mysterious structures and ruins as well as beautiful landscapes that invite you to linger.
There are mysterious, gloomy places. Swamps with dead, gnarled trees from which a mysterious blue energy emanates.
A heroine rides over a sparkling lake, while another character stands in a desert next to a dragon-like creature.
In the distant ocean, a structure can be seen that looks like a crashed flying object. Such mysterious structures, like ancient, giant weapons, can be found in several locations.
Volcano caves, crystal landscapes, eerie and foggy places are also shown.

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Gran Saga is an anime to play and watch

What impression does the video make? Gran Saga feels like an anime to play. The developers placed particular importance on the visuals because it is crucial for them that the MMORPG is successful on streaming platforms like Twitch. Viewers should always feel like they are watching an anime where the story continues to unfold.

The video definitely makes you want to visit the shown locations and uncover their secrets. The game visually reminds of the successful Genshin Impact. However, it offers an MMORPG gameplay experience with some interesting innovations.

This includes the weapon system, which allows you to define your playstyle and develop through the special weapons you wield.

When is the game coming out? Gran Saga launches in South Korea on January 26 on PC and Android and iOS devices as a Free2Play game. An international release is planned, but as of now, there is no launch date.

So if you are interested in Gran Saga, you can look forward to a release here in the country, but you will still have to be a little patient. After the launch in South Korea, we should gradually learn more about the international release.

Are you generally interested in anime MMORPGs? Then check out the MeinMMO list “The 7 best anime MMORPGs in 2021“.

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Check out these crazy sneakers with an ‘RTX 3080’

Irina Moritz 21. January 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The sneaker manufacturer Artifact Studios has presented its new model: shoes that look like a PC. Or are they actually a functioning PC?

What kind of shoes are these? What happens when a luxury sneaker manufacturer with limited designs teams up with a gaming PC manufacturer for a joint project? Apparently, “the future of fashion and collectibles.”

This is at least how Artifact Studios announced their latest creation: shoes powered by an “RTX 3080.”

The futuristic design of the shoes combines the look and shape of sneakers with a PC case, as inside you can see cabling and hardware through the glass that resembles a motherboard.

Artifact Studios partnered with the manufacturer NZXT. This company is known for PC cases and PC hardware, but also for liquid cooling solutions. In a video on Twitter, Artifact Studios demonstrates the joint creation with NZXT:

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Like most other products from RTFKT, these shoes will also be limited. However, it is still unknown how much they will cost. So if any of you want to grab the sneakers, you’ll need to be patient and keep your eyes peeled.

Can the shoes actually do anything? It is not quite clear whether RTFKT’s new “PC sneakers” actually house a small PC that can also be used for gaming.

The shoes feature small working screens that can display anime like Dragon Ball or Yu-Gi-Oh! as shown in the Twitter video. This strongly resembles NZXT’s own liquid cooling. The “NZXT Kraken Z63” liquid cooler features customizable LCD displays that can showcase various things like videos.

So it could very well be that your PC sneakers are cooled with water.

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Nevertheless, these special sneakers seem to be more suited to being placed on a shelf with your other gaming merchandise and collectibles.

Wearing the sneakers like regular shoes would likely be rather suboptimal given the hardware inside. Moreover, it would likely be quite a wet affair for your feet with liquid cooling.

Who is Artifact Studios? The company specializes in the production of luxurious shoes that are available in limited quantities. Their designs are mostly inspired by gaming and e-sports, and they have previously collaborated with stars like the FaZe Clan.

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Colorful RGB lights are, of course, a must for gamer shoes.

For the RTX-3080 sneakers, they collaborated with PC hardware and case manufacturer NZXT to come up with yet another extravagant concept for shoes that you have seen above.

Another luxury gaming product was created by the Russian company Caviar Royal Gift. It is a golden PS5 console.

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MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online brings “most controversial” change in 11 years

Andreas Bertits 21. January 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

What do you think about this change? Can you live with it or are you angry as well?

The MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online is set to come to PS5, Xbox Series X – Major upgrades planned.

The community of the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online (PC) is currently in an uproar, as a change has been introduced that is possibly the most controversial in 11 years.

What is this change? In the quite successful MMORPG, it is necessary to find so-called “Scrolls of Empowerment.” These allow players to level up the legendary items that are crucial for the endgame.

With this change, it has become extremely difficult to find these scrolls. This also makes it significantly harder to upgrade equipment, which negatively impacts the endgame.

Especially those who want to bring an item to level 100 are now facing a big challenge, as this now takes an extremely long time.

It becomes problematic when groups are being formed for endgame content. Players who have level 100 for legendary items are preferred. This could mean that some players will now be excluded from this content longer until they have grinded enough to bring the legendaries to 100 with the “Scrolls of Empowerment.”

LOTRO battle — A change in The Lord of the Rings Online makes players really angry.

A change in LOTRO that is not well received

What do the players think about it? There has been intense discussion about the change. Many players are extremely upset and express their anger freely. We summarize some voices from the very roleplay-oriented community here for you.

James Baggins writes on Twitter: “This patch does nothing but harm the game and your studio’s name. It is a complete disappointment!”
Nath, who is regarded as an expert on the MMORPG, writes on Twitter: “Looks like that’s it. Four people, two veterans and two newcomers from my 6-man leveling group left LOTRO tonight after seeing the scroll changes pushed through. This is not a good sign for the future of the game.” He adds on Twitter: “After 11 years of playing, I’ve seen many things, but nothing has been as controversial as this.”

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Arnenna writes in the official forum (via lotro.com): “At this point, I am done with the game… just done, and I really don’t care anymore.”
Starliteyes sees it a bit differently (via lotro.com): “Grinding doesn’t bother me much to get the stuff I need. Then I play more, which means more fun for me.”

What do the developers say about it? The team is aware that the community does not like this change to the scrolls and seems not to be satisfied with it themselves. There is a statement in the official LOTRO forum:

We will take another look at the distribution of the “Scrolls of Empowerment” in the near future for a patch, but we didn’t want to hold up the other changes in this patch, especially some of the performance work, and it will be helpful to get some fresh feedback after people have been engaged with these changes for a while.
Cordovan, Community Manager of LOTRO

What do you think about this change? Can you live with it or are you angry as well?

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CoD Cold War was briefly available for 5 € on PS4, PS5 – But Sony now says: No

Benedict Grothaus 21. January 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

A supposed bug has led players on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 to purchase the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War for €5. This apparently was not intended, as they are now reporting error messages and can no longer play.

What was this deal? In December 2020, PlayStation players could buy the new Cold War in the PS Store for €5. For this money, they received the “Crossgen Bundle,” which includes the base game for PS4 and PS5, as well as some skins and blueprints.

The bundle normally costs €74.99 in the store. Interested players could save a significant amount of money here.

The offer was only available for a short time and it apparently was a mistake, as it was disabled shortly afterward. Now, some players report that they see an error message stating that their game license is invalid.

“Cold War” licenses are invalid

This is what Sony says: Players report that they now see error messages on their consoles. According to these, the license they purchased is “only available for owners of the digital version of Black Ops Cold War on PS4.”

They now suspect that the €5 purchase was merely the digital upgrade from PS4 to PS5, not the actually more expensive Crossgen Bundle. According to the message, players can no longer play and will be refunded.

Supposedly, owners of the version can still play for the moment, but likely not for long. Those who want to continue playing should purchase Cold War in the PS Store according to the message.

Shortly after the mishap, there was an actual discount for Cold War, where the Crossgen Bundle was reduced by 27%. Additionally, the popular zombie mode was also completely free for a while.

On the deal platform mydealz.de, users are not very upset about the aftermath. Most accept that it was a mistake and took the short time to play through the campaign. Since the money has been refunded, it is not all that tragic.

More problems in Cold War: With an upcoming change, an old issue has resurfaced. CoD Cold War is getting a ranked mode and players are now demanding the removal of “skill-based matchmaking.” This annoying topic has been around for several years and versions of Call of Duty. Whether it will change this time remains to be seen.

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Pokémon GO: Do you want to catch Minun and Plusle? Play on Sunday

Patrick Freese 21. January 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, trainers are desperately looking for Minun and Plusle. In this guide, we will show you where to find both and when the chances are even greater.

What is the task? In Pokémon GO, the Hoenn event is currently running, bringing you a limited-time research with a collection task. You are supposed to catch certain species of Pokémon to complete your Hoenn collector challenge.

The task requires you to catch 9 different species, including the two monsters Minun and Plusle. However, these particular ones are causing trainers headaches because they are hard to find.

In this overview, we will show you where to catch Minun and Plusle and why you should take time for it on Sunday.

Where can you find Minun and Plusle?

Field research: Anyone currently wanting to catch Minun and Plusle is having a hard time. One possibility is when completing a specific field research.

Catch 11 Pokémon

For successfully completing the task, you will then receive an encounter with Minun or Plusle. The chances are supposed to be about 50% for each encounter. However, it can happen that you complete the quest multiple times and receive the same species back to back. So be patient if you want to catch them via research.

But that’s not the only way to get the coveted Pokémon.

Smoke Day with Voltilamm seems ideal for the challenge

What is this? This event was announced by Niantic just recently. On Sunday, January 24, 2021, the smoke day with Voltilamm, Electric, and Dragon Pokémon takes place.

The event starts at 11:00 AM local time. Then the spawns will alternate between Electric and Dragon Pokémon. During the Electric hours, Minun and Plusle can spawn.

In the event overview for the smoke day with Voltilamm, you can see what times you need to play for this.

This event should significantly simplify the catching challenge for you.

Have you already caught Minun and Plusle or are you still on the hunt? Are you using the smoke day on the weekend with Voltilamm or will you not be playing during that time?

Let us know in the comments on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.

The next events in January 2021 for Pokémon GO are already just around the corner.

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Injection of funds breathes fresh life into exciting new PvE MMORPG

Andreas Bertits 21. January 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

The promising PvE MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen (PC) has received a funding boost. This is intended to further the development. In 2021, the online role-playing game aims to achieve several milestones.

What is Pantheon? The PC MMORPG follows in the footsteps of the classic Everquest 1 and aims to provide a player experience primarily focused on groups. The team essentially wants to offer an online role-playing game that illustrates how the genre could have evolved from Everquest 1 if World of Warcraft had not existed – even if it currently doesn’t come across as very modern graphically.

The focus is on quests, story, dungeons, and raids that you experience in a team. The MMORPG offers a classic experience with the Holy Trinity of tank, damage dealer, and healer and tactical tab-targeting combat.

More Money for the MMORPG Pantheon

What kind of investment is this? The development studio Visionary Realms announced that they have received a seven-figure amount as a private investment in the MMORPG (that is, between 1,000,000 and 9,999,999 US dollars). However, no specific details about this deal were mentioned.

As a first step, the studio hired Christopher R. Kronenthal, an expert in global solutions architecture and omni-channel environments, as a new member of the management team.

We are very happy that Chris Kronenthal has joined us and is supporting us in closing the funding round. The partnership just makes sense. He has incredible insight and a rare acumen that aligns with all our goals for Pantheon and Visionary Realms as a company.
Statement from Christopher Rowan, Chairman and CEO Visionary Realms

Kronenthal himself explains that he finds Visionary Realms very committed and competent in all matters related to game design and ecosystem, technology, and architecture. He believes that players of all kinds will enjoy the epic adventure of Pantheon.

What will the money be used for? The team announced that the seven-figure amount does not represent the full financing necessary to complete Pantheon.

The studio plans to use the funds to continue the development of the game, make preparations to support the more than 8,000 players who have already signed up for an alpha version of the game, and strengthen its back-end systems that support the game client, accounts, and front-end web platforms.
Statement from Visionary Realms

What is the current status of the MMORPG? The team continually showcases new versions, which are slowly taking on the character of a full-fledged MMORPG. In a recent livestream with YouTuber and role-playing expert Ben “CohhCarnage” Cassell, a dungeon run was shown where the developers particularly proudly displayed the now mostly functional music in the game.

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YouTuber CohhCarnage plays the latest version of Pantheon.

This clearly shows that while work is being done on the game, progress is slow.

There is also a reason for this. At the end of 2019, Visionary Realms had to announce the sudden death of studio founder Brad McQuaid, who was known for his work on the MMORPG classics Everquest and Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. This has led to some restructuring, but the team is now slowly getting back on track.

When can we expect the release? Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is not expected to be released before 2022. The alpha could still launch this year, but a release date is currently not foreseeable. The team is taking its time to implement the vision of the late Brad McQuaid and satisfy fans of classic MMORPGs.

MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits is very much looking forward to Pantheon. It belongs to the 5 MMORPGs that particularly interest him.

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Destiny 2 removes popular raid glitch – players immediately find an alternative

Philipp Hansen 21. January 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, you can also easily obtain the first hidden raid chest solo in the Deep Stone Crypt even after Patch 3.0.2. MeinMMO shows how to permanently activate “Refuge from the Storm” now.

This is what happened: On January 19, the Patch 3.0.2 for Destiny 2 was released. It brought many improvements and also a requested Hunter nerf. However, it also removed the ability to permanently protect yourself in the Deep Stone Crypt from “Refuge from the Storm” through an exploit.

This hit many players hard, as it significantly makes obtaining the valuable first solo chest in the raid much harder.

However, after about a day, clever Guardians have already discovered a new method that bypasses the Frostbite debuff and essentially works like the original cheese.

Get the chest from the Deep Stone Crypt raid easily solo without Frostbite

Here’s how it works after Patch 3.0.2: Go into the Deep Stone Crypt raid on Europa as normal and start the activity. Defeat all adds and the 2 Fallen Captains in the first area to open the large door.

Then take the short path to the airlock where you will see the 6 Fallen Gliders (mosquitoes).

Now it gets interesting:

Slowly drive your Sparrow to the 2nd door in the airlock until it opens.
Position the Sparrow so that you drive slowly through the airlock and come to a stop directly behind the airlock at the gliders.
The Sparrow should be facing left – that way you will drop back into the airlock.
Get off quickly now (you are now in the airlock, but your Sparrow is in the open snow area).
As soon as the airlock opens again, get back on your Sparrow.

The whole process takes 10 seconds, and you’ll be immune to the annoying frostbite debuff and enjoy permanent “Refuge from the Storm.”.

The whole thing needs to be done quickly. Otherwise, the airlock gate will close, and you won’t be able to get through. Otherwise, pack a rocket launcher and launch yourself into the air for another attempt.

We tested this method ourselves at MeinMMO, and it worked perfectly on the 2nd attempt (January 21, 2021, at around 8 AM)

Tip: To make the cheese as easy as possible, choose a small Sparrow. It bumps less against the passage. So rummage through your collection (under Equipment, you will find Sparrows).

Here you can see the entire process in the video:

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Please note: Once you have your frostbite protection, you should be very careful. Because you can no longer easily regain immunity from the cold as before the patch.

Alternatively, just dismount from the Sparrow and make the way on foot – you will remain immune the entire way without your vehicle. It takes a bit longer, but it is much safer, as you won’t accidentally rush too quickly over a glacier crack and plummet into the abyss.

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This is why it’s so good: The cheese was very popular and was used by both teams and solo players. With the newly found method, you can now easily secure the first hidden chest without raid experience.

Here you can obtain conquest loot once a week per character (10 pieces).
With this, you can buy rare raid weapons like Anarchy or Tarrabah at the Exotic kiosk in the Tower.
Once you complete the raid, you can buy additional raid drops with random rolls using the conquest loot.
Teams use the exploit to shorten the pre-phase and start directly in the actual fight.

Are you glad that the Guardians found a new method so quickly? Have raid glitches been a part of Destiny since 2014, or do you find that dishonorable? Let us know in the comments.

Why the toys from the Deep Stone Crypt are worth it and enrich any arsenal can be read here:

Destiny 2: All 7 raid weapons from the Deep Stone Crypt – How strong they are

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PS5: Will the 4th order wave finally start soon? This speaks for it

Sven Galitzki 21. January 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Everyone who still wants to buy a PlayStation 5 should be especially vigilant in the coming days. Because the chances are good that the PS5 can be ordered again soon. However, one will probably have to be quick and also need some luck.

Current status of PS5 availability: Even in the new year, the PS5 is still sold out in Germany and is essentially available only through expensive resellers. Officially, there has been no information from Sony yet regarding when to expect a replenishment. However, it appears that there is finally movement in the situation.

Will the PlayStation 5 be available for purchase again soon?

Considering recent developments, there are indeed realistic chances that the PS5 can be ordered again soon.

Reasons to be optimistic: For several days, there have been rumors that German retailers might receive a new supply of PS5 this week (3rd calendar week) or next week (4th calendar week). The website Gameswirtschaft reported this citing insiders. And it seems that this has actually happened.

For example, Saturn has now started sending out outstanding PS5 orders and offers the option to pick up the console in-store. MediaMarkt has begun to charge customers who have placed orders, suggesting that outstanding PS5 consoles will soon be delivered here as well. You can read more about this here: MediaMarkt and Saturn are delivering PS5 again – When will there be more?

So it looks like new PS5 allocations are indeed reaching German retailers at the moment. Additionally, some major retailers in the USA and Europe have already offered new PS5 this week. So there is finally some action, and Germany shouldn’t be an exception.

When will the 4th wave start? Gameswirtschaft expects that the PlayStation 5 could be available for purchase again in Germany as part of these fresh supply deliveries as early as next week (calendar week 4, from January 25 to January 31). So starting from January 25, you should keep an eye on corresponding retailers.

While this hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, the site Gameswirtschaft is considered well-informed and has been correct in most cases with their assessments and predictions regarding the PS5.

Keep in mind: The majority of the new PS5 allocations are likely reserved for customers who have already ordered and paid but are still waiting for their goods. Therefore, some retailers might not offer any new consoles for purchase.

While new consoles are expected to be available for order again, it seems only very small quantities will be available. Because previously unfulfilled (pre)orders take precedence according to Gameswirtschaft.

If the 4th wave does indeed start soon, you will need to act quickly and also require a fair bit of luck. The previous ordering waves were all chaotic and the consoles were sold out within minutes.

Which retailers should you check? If you want to secure a PS5, you should particularly look at the following retailers:

Amazon
Expert
Euronics
Otto
GameStop
Medimax
Müller
MediaMarkt
Saturn

Yes, also MediaMarkt and Saturn. Both are expected to re-enter sales according to Gameswirtschaft this time – unlike in the previous two waves (wave 3 and the mini wave 3.5).

It could be worthwhile to keep an eye on these retailers not just from next week, but already now. Because the supply has apparently already reached some retailers this week.

If you find all of this too stressful and would rather wait a bit: Will it be easier to buy a PS5 in 2021? New information gives hope

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How important is a 4K TV or monitor for gaming to you?

Irina Moritz 21. January 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The 4K resolution has now become firmly established in gaming. It is supported not only by graphics cards but also by the new consoles. But how important is it to you?

This is the state of 4K devices: The technology for displaying 4K resolution has existed for many years.

However, the 4K resolution really experienced a boost in the past decade and has also found its way into gaming. TVs and monitors that are “gaming-ready” and offer the corresponding resolution became cheaper and more affordable for more gaming enthusiasts in 2014-2015.

Nowadays, more and more games support 4K resolution, and major publishers try to make their expensive AAA games look as spectacular as possible.

PC gamers can utilize this technology thanks to their powerful graphics cards, and with the release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, console gamers can also fully enjoy the beautiful resolution. However, this can only come across properly if players have the appropriate devices that can display 4K.

In general, 4K TVs and monitors offer sharper images, stronger colors, and contrasts and generally enhance the viewer’s visual experience.

But how important is that to you? How much do proper 4K-capable TVs and monitors contribute to your gaming experience? Do you already have a 4K monitor or TV, or is it just an expendable gimmick for you? Vote and let us know in the comments!

How can I vote? In the survey below the article, you can give two votes on the topic of 4K gaming:

The first slide is about the question of how important it is for you to own a proper 4K device for gaming
The second slide allows you to tell us whether you already have one or not

You have one vote for each question that you can give. The survey ends on Saturday, January 23.

Have fun voting!

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WoW Classic is getting a new patch – but a different one than you think

Cortyn 21. January 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In WoW Classic, patch 1.13.7 is coming. This changes a lot, especially for PvP enthusiasts, but there are also new features in PvE that you should be aware of.

In World of Warcraft Classic, the wait for the announcement of “The Burning Crusade Classic” has begun. However, Blizzard apparently has something else in mind first. A new PTR is testing patch 1.13.7. This currently contains only one change, but it is significant. This fundamentally changes how spells and abilities are handled in WoW Classic.

What will be changed? Blizzard is temporarily changing the delay for so-called “Spell Batching” from 400 milliseconds to 10 milliseconds. Anyone who wants to experience this change for themselves can try it out on the PTR and see how it feels.

What is Spell Batching? In WoW, “Spell Batching” refers to the simultaneous handling of multiple abilities that are executed at different times. This reduces server load and allows for smoother gameplay; however, it can also lead to overlaps.

Currently, there is a Spell Batching of 400ms in WoW Classic. This means that all spells and abilities that are completed within 0.4 seconds are treated by the server as if they are happening simultaneously. For example, two mages can turn each other into sheep, or a warrior can charge and stun a mage, but at the same time, he is turned into a sheep by the mage.

This value will be reduced to 10ms.

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What does the change mean? In plain language, this means that abilities with a time delay will no longer be grouped together, and there will be many more intervals in which abilities can be used. This is especially interesting in PvP, where quick reactions are crucial, and a time window of 0.4 seconds is considered far too large.

Why is Blizzard doing this? It is not clearly stated why Blizzard is testing and wants to implement this change now. However, it is certain that Blizzard first wants to find out whether this change is compatible with WoW Classic and whether all abilities function correctly or if there are errors.

Many fans hope that Blizzard is making the first preparations for “The Burning Crusade Classic”. Because there, arena matches take place, and a Spell Batching of 400ms would be almost unthinkable.

Do you think this change is good and meaningful? Or should WoW Classic retain the increased values for Spell Batching until the end?

The supposed release date of “The Burning Crusade Classic” has already been leaked…

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TFT Guide: Cheat Sheet for Set 4.5 “Festival of Beasts” and all new Champions

Alexander Leitsch 20. January 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

In LoL Auto Chess Teamfight Tactics starts on January 20 with Set 4.5 named “Fates – The Festival of Beasts”. We have gathered an overview of the new champs and current cheat sheets for you.

What changed with Season 4.5? In line with the midpoint of Set 4, Riot Games released a major update with Patch 11.2. This removed 20 champions and 6 traits from the game, and in return introduced 21 new champions and 7 traits.

If you’re specifically interested in the changes, you can find an overview of the adjustments for Set 4.5 here.

To ensure you don’t get lost in the jungle of all the new updates, we have collected some good overviews for you. This includes cheat sheets for champions and items.

Cheat Sheets for Set 4.5

What are cheat sheets? Cheat sheets are meant to help you get an overview of the current situation in the game. They show you which champions have a specific origin or class, what synergies these traits bring, or how items are combined.

Cheat sheet for the champions: A good overview of the champions, origins, and classes is provided by the cheat sheet from Riot Games itself. It contains the most important information at a glance.

Cheat sheet in German:

Cheat sheet in English:

Items from Set 4.5

Cheat sheet for the items: In comparison to Set 4, only a small change has occurred regarding the items. Instead of the spatula item for dusk, the combination with the oversized staff now produces an additional character with the origin Dragon Soul.

If you still want a rough overview of what items can currently be created and how they look, you can refer to the cheat sheet from reddit users Feight0 and dpbeets:

Cheat sheet as an in-game overlay: At the beginning of 2020, we already introduced you to various tools where you can see the cheat sheets in-game.

Although the tools might take a little while to update, we recommend using TFTactics or Blitz.gg again this time.

If you want to start with TFT, we recommend our beginner tips for LoL Auto Chess.

TFT plans many innovations for 2021

Riot Games is already planning the upcoming Set 5 for TFT for March 2021. A Turbo Mode is expected to be released with this, where the matches will be significantly shorter.

A Set 5.5 and the upcoming Set 6 are also planned for 2021, which is expected to be released in autumn. There will also be new tournaments.

If you are already somewhat advanced in TFT, here are some general tips that should help you win:

7 reasons why you are not winning your matches in TFT

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CoD professional ends career at 25 – Injury makes continuing impossible

Max Handwerk 20. January 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The esports player “ZooMaa” has been active as a professional in Call of Duty in recent years, but now must end his career early. An injury forces him to take this step.

This is ZooMaa: Thomas “ZooMaa” Paparatto began his career as a Call of Duty professional in 2013 and changed teams multiple times in the following years. He then spent four years as a member of the FaZe Clan before most recently competing for the New York Subliners.

However, in the future, the 25-year-old professional will not be able to pursue this career any longer. He explained this in a post (via TwitLonger).

“I don’t know what to do at this point”

What the retirement means for ZooMaa: As the player explains, the post was the “hardest thing he has ever had to write.” In the foreseeable future, he will no longer be able to compete in competitive Call of Duty because an old, long-standing injury has resurfaced.

I don’t know if many of you remember, but a few years ago when I was with FaZe, I struggled with weakness in my thumb/wrist and had to undergo surgery. The process of getting healthy again was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, both physically and mentally, which led to a lot of stress and anxiety.
ZooMaa via TwitLonger

Now the injury has returned, making it impossible for him to compete at the highest level. It is simply not possible to achieve this performance because of the pain.

He is no longer “the real ZooMaa” and feels that it is not fair to him and his team to go through all of this again. Another danger is that his hand could suffer even more damage.

It breaks my heart to part ways with a game that I have poured my heart and soul into every single day for eight years. I tear up as I write this, but I don’t know what to do at this point.
ZooMaa via TwitLonger

However, he has had a fantastic run and loved having such a long career as a player. He still wants to support the scene in the future – even if he does not yet know what comes next.

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ZooMaa’s current team bid farewell to the professional

Thus, ZooMaa’s career ends at just 25 years – an age at which many other people are just starting to find their footing in their jobs.

However, many esports athletes are significantly younger than ZooMaa. Fortnite pro Benjy Fish, for example, is only 16 years old and has spent the past two years fully diving into esports – but recently criticized it quite a bit.

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LoL team brings in new support for $6 million from China – He will immediately be number 1 in North America

Alexander Leitsch 20. January 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

The League of Legends team TSM from North America has signed support Hu “SwordArt” Shuo-Chieh from China. He has already impressed in his first games for TSM. Now he even reached 1st place in SoloQ.

What kind of player is he? SwordArt played in Season 10 for the Chinese team Suning. The team reached the finals of Worlds in 2020 and lost to the winner DAMWON Gaming, who had previously eliminated G2 Esports.

In November 2020, he moved to TSM for the proud transfer fee of 6 million dollars. Meanwhile, SwordArt is also training in the solo leaderboard of the region and has now reached rank 1, with a narrow lead of 39 points over second place.

He achieved this only with support champions like Bard, Alistar, and Pantheon, and a winning rate of impressive 64 % (via OP.gg).

What is so special about SwordArt? The Taiwanese player has made it to Worlds multiple times during his career but has rarely progressed beyond the group stage.

Only last year at the age of 24 did he truly attract attention with Team Suning. However, he is already considered almost at retirement age when it comes to E-sports and LoL.

Additionally, there is a quirky situation surrounding his move to the American team SoloMid. Originally, the also aging Yilang “Doublelift” Peng wanted him desperately by his side. But just before the transfer, he decided to retire.

SwordArt was Doublelift’s desired partner, but he retires first

What happened? The American team SoloMid exited the 2020 World Championship with 0 wins and 6 losses in the group stage. The team was dissatisfied with this result.

The mid laner Søren “Bjergsen” Bjerg then ended his career, but Doublelift wanted to continue as long as he had a good support player by his side. That was to be SwordArt.

However, the deal was threatened to fall through, and Doublelift also announced his retirement. Only one day later, however, TSM announced SwordArt’s transfer. Nevertheless, the former AD carry of TSM decided not to return.

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TSM starts unevenly, but SwordArt impresses

How is SwordArt performing for TSM? In America, the new Lock In tournament of the LCS started last weekend. Team SoloMid achieved 2 wins and 1 loss in their group and started moderately:

They lost the opening match against 100 Thieves decisively, getting only one kill and being killed 8 times. They lost after just 26 minutes.
In the following matches, TSM performed somewhat stronger, with the duel against CLG being very balanced for long periods.

SwordArt had mostly good games, but was often very aggressive in his gameplay, which not all his teammates could match. However, he was a key player against CLG while playing Leona.

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Many roster changes at TSM: Generally, Team SoloMid has made significant changes for the new season:

The German player PowerOfEvil replaced Bjergsen in the mid lane
Huni moved as the new top laner to TSM. The former top laner Broken Blade went to Schalke 04
Lost from the academy team took over the role of AD carry
Only the jungler Spica remained from the old team

How TSM ultimately performs with the new roster will be shown in the coming weeks. These will also be very exciting for the American LCS. They have changed their entire schedule to become more competitive compared to other regions:

Europe & Asia are too strong in LoL – That’s why America is changing its tournament format

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