In Destiny 2 you have one month left before 22 weapons go into retirement. Find out which strong successors you should use in Season 13.
Upcoming: In February 2021, Destiny 2 will start the yet officially unnamed Season 13. Many Guardians are looking forward to the new content, as there isn’t much new content in Destiny 2 until then.
However, with the start of the next season, a troublesome topic will become relevant again: The weapon retirement – the sunsetting. From February onward, all weapons (and armor) from the Season of Dawn will be affected.
This season lasted from December 2019 to March 2020.
The items from that time do not disappear, but have reached their level cap and can no longer be effectively used in many current activities.
MeinMMO lists all 22 weapons from the era of the Saint-14 return that will be retired and gives you current alternatives for the best 4 of them, some of which are even significantly better.
All 22 of these weapons are going into retirement in February
The Classic (Hand Cannon)
Queen’s Gambit 3 (Hand Cannon)
Benefactor of Lost Hope (Scout Rifle)
Hawthorne’s Field-Forged Shotgun (Shotgun)
Perfect Paradox (Shotgun)
Breachlight (Shotgun)
Buzzard (Hand Cannon)
Last Hope (Hand Cannon)
Traveler’s Judgment 5 (Hand Cannon)
Cold Front (Submachine Gun) – only the version from S9
Uriel’s Gift (Auto Rifle)
Steelfeather Repeater (Auto Rifle)
Elatha FR4 (Fusion Rifle)
Fearless Assault (Fusion Rifle)
Vengeance of the Martyr (Grenade Launcher)
Infinite Paths 8 (Pulse Rifle)
Trophy Hunter (Sniper Rifle)
Komodo-4FR (Linear Fusion Rifle)
Line in the Sand (Linear Fusion Rifle)
MOS Epoch III (Rocket Launcher)
Pyroclastic Flow (Rocket Launcher)
Current alternatives for the 4 best weapons from Season 9
For the best 4 weapons from the Season of Dawn that are still used by Guardians, you can find current alternatives here. Because not all of the 22 weapons are still popular or fit into the sandbox of Season 12.
MeinMMO ensured that the alternatives themselves will not soon go into weapon retirement.
Use this Hand Cannon: In the Season of Dawn, the small hand cannons really took off, creating a real hype. The best of the 4 hand cannons is likely to be Breachlight.
This Hand Cannon also fires in bursts – 3 shots instead of 2 shots per trigger pull leave the barrel.
The Hand Cannons High Albedo and Breachlight
This is the Grenade Launcher successor: With Vengeance of the Martyr, Season 9 enriched the grenade launchers with the so-called “Waveform”. Thus, the grenade does not explode normally but creates a large damage field on the ground – as if you set the area on fire.
The only other grenade launcher of this kind came into play with Season 12: Deafening Whisper.
The alternative deals Void damage (Vengeance of the Martyr deals Solar damage).
The perk selection is even better on Deafening Whisper.
This Sniper Rifle is even better: Trophy Hunter was available in Season 9 in the Season Pass. The weapon has since become a hidden gem and for some Guardians, even the best legendary sniper rifle. A large magazine, perks to gain ammunition back, and Vorpal Weapon made it a good choice against bosses.
However, the rank of the best PvE sniper is now definitely held by Succession from the Deep Stone Crypt.
With the special perk “Reconstruction,” Succession has a magazine twice the size of all other comparable sniper rifles and reloads automatically.
Both snipers belong to the slowly firing representatives of their kind, but deal heavy damage.
Note that Succession is a kinetic weapon, while Trophy Hunter deals Void damage.
The Sniper Rifles Succession and Trophy Hunter
There are 3 alternatives for shotguns: Perfect Paradox shot into the hearts of Guardians with its high rate of fire, elegant design, and being the personal weapon of Saint-14. Not easy to find a successor for that.
However, MeinMMO suggests 2 alternatives:
Another 140 RPM Shotgun is the IKELOS_SG_v1.0.2: This is a reissue of the notorious IKELOS shotgun. You will get it in the Prophecy Dungeon and essentially have a direct replacement for the Perfect Paradox that is held in the energy slot. Furthermore, the shotgun alternative can generate War Mind Cells.
In Beyond Light, precise slug shotguns are really popular: They fire no spread shot, only a solid projectile that deals very high damage at long range. The two best representatives are Heir from the “Deep Stone Crypt” raid (kinetic) and Bone Chiller from the Europa arsenal (Void damage).
The Shotguns Heir, the IKELOS Shotgun, and Perfect Paradox
Do you miss any of the weapons from the Season of Dawn or are you already using the current alternatives? Which guns are currently set in your Guardian’s inventory? Let us know in the comments.
Unlike legendary weapons, exotics are not affected by weapon retirement. Which of the timeless firearms in Destiny 2 are currently the most popular, you can read here on MeinMMO:
The streamer HasanAbi was one of the big winners on Twitch in 2021: But he believes someone at the streaming service has it out for him, sabotaging him during a major stream and changing his stream key multiple times.
Why is Hasan Abi one of the winners on Twitch? Hasan Piker (29) is an American streamer of Turkish descent who specializes in broadcasting political events on Twitch. During the US election in November 2020, tens of thousands of viewers watched him as he explained the election to them. The streamer identifies as left-wing.
This is his problem: During the successful stream on January 6, HasanAbi repeatedly faced technical difficulties and had to interrupt his Twitch stream:
His OBS program crashed at 145,000 viewers
On the other hand, his stream key was changed, so he couldn’t go live for a short period
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“I don’t know who you are, but I hope they find you”
The change of the key outrages HasanAbi. He says:
“Changing my stream key is something that someone could do who does not have direct access to my account, for example an admin at Twitch, an employee. If they really had full access to my account, they would not only change my key in the backend, but could do whatever they want.”
Hasan Abi
When his stream key was changed for the second time, HasanAbi reacted frustrated: This is 100% a Twitch problem. Someone is changing his key. This is certainly someone at Twitch.
He then explains how secure his channel is. The problems could not be due to someone cracking his password, but he argues: The change of the stream key is sabotage by someone at Twitch.
He says he does not know who is changing his stream key, but he hopes they find him.
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What’s behind this: The political climate in the USA is polarized. The nation is divided. This fuels the belief that one can attribute any possible wrongdoing to “the people on the other side.”
HasanAbi seems to firmly believe that a “rogue employee” at Twitch has it out for him and is sabotaging him for his own political reasons.
Big event before the election.
Politics has become increasingly important on Twitch in recent months. The US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez held a major event in Among Us before the US election. She supported pretty much every major streamer who in some way appears “left” during her stream. In total, she reached 600,000 people, which might have brought a vote or two in the election:
In Pokémon GO starts tomorrow, on January 12, the big Sinnoh Event. It focuses on the monsters of the 4th generation. We show you the bonuses and new Shinies.
When does the Sinnoh Event run? It starts on January 12 at 10:00 AM. The event runs for 5 days and ends on January 17 at 8:00 PM local time.
The event revolves around the 4th generation. After the Einall Event, it is the second event that is meant to prepare for the Kanto Tour taking place in February.
All info about the Sinnoh Event in Pokémon GO
These are the bonuses: The bonuses also focus on Pokémon from the 4th generation. So there are:
Chelast, Panflam, Plinfa, Bidiza, Koknodon, Schilterus, Wadribie, Bamelin, Driftlon, Charmian, Shnurgarst, Hippopotas, Pionskora and Shnebedeck appear more frequently in the wild
Shiny Bamelin appears for the first time in Pokémon GO
In raids, quests and eggs you will find Pokémon from the 4th generation – among them Kaumalat in the raids
Heatran appears in level-5 raids and can be caught as shiny
There is a new collector challenge for stardust, ultra balls, and a magnet module
What spawns are interesting? Especially interesting is Bamelin. This is the new shiny being introduced through the event.
This is what the shinies of Bamelin and Bojelin look like.
With the 3 starters, Driftlon, Hippopotas, Pionskora and Shnebedeck there are also more Pokémon that can be shiny. Koknodon is also expected to appear more frequently. Its evolution Rameidon is the best rock attacker in Pokémon GO.
This is how events will continue: After the Sinnoh event, we can expect an event focused on the Hoenn region, which is the 3rd generation. The event is supposed to take place from January 19 to January 24. However, there are no further details about it yet.
After that, there will be another event focused on the 2nd generation. The Kanto tour will take place on February 20. This is a huge live event revolving around the 1st generation. You can find all further information about the events known so far this year here:
After issues with his lifetime subscription, a player of the MMORPG Star Trek Online (PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S) wanted a refund. This was granted, but in combination with an account ban.
What was the problem with the subscription?Star Trek Online is considered one of the best Free2Play games on MeinMMO. However, the reddit user Matt Poly had an issue with the title. He explained that he owned a lifetime subscription for the MMORPG Star Trek Online (STO). However, there were issues with the additional bank slots. They were not functioning correctly, even though they were supposed to be part of the subscription.
So he contacted the STO customer support. However, they told him that they could not do anything for him, all subscription benefits were active. Matt Poly then sent screenshots of the problem but received the same response. In his third support ticket, he stated that they should resolve his issue or he would request a refund for his lifetime subscription.
The response was a bit different. According to Matt Poly, the support informed him that his attempts to get his money back would have serious consequences for his account.
STO player Matt Poly can no longer roam through space.
STO player loses his account
What did the player do next? Matt Poly contacted a lawyer and, after the consultation, sent a formal letter to Cryptic Studios. In it, he urged the company to either grant him a refund for his lifetime subscription or to contact him within seven days. Should nothing happen, he would initiate legal action.
How did the developer studio react? His request was granted. Matt Poly received a refund for his subscription – but also more:
After further review, we have granted a refund for your account. However, the account will be banned. The money should be visible in 5-7 business days. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us again.
Thank you for playing.
Best regards, GM DragonAsh, Senior Game Master
What does the player think about the situation? After his account was banned, Matt Poly received a lot of support from the community, and he was advised to contact Community Manager Ambassador Kael, who always has an open ear for the problems of STO players.
Although Matt said he has already done that, he also shows himself extremely disappointed and depressed about the entire situation:
At this point, my account has become less important because the thought of having such a poor and unpredictable support system keeps coming up. This will always remain in my mind. I would even prefer to open a brand new free account.
Ironically, I am sure that all rewards would have been there without issues had I purchased a lifetime subscription for a new account. The other side of it is the love for Trek, regardless of developers, publishers, and so on. That really hurts.
Matt Poly
Whether anything changes now that the player has gone public, we will see.
The popular WoW streamer Asmongold is taking a break from his Twitch streams. He does not specify a particular reason, but says the list of reasons is long.
Who is it about? Asmongold is by far the largest WoW streamer that the livestreaming platform Twitch.TV has to offer. He regularly streams WoW Classic or the Retail version with Shadowlands.
On Twitch, Asmongold has more than 1.8 million followers. His streams were regularly watched by 30,000 to 40,000 people simultaneously in recent days (via sullygnome.com).
An indefinite break
What does Asmongold say? On Twitter, he sent a message to his followers in the early morning of January 11. He explains that he is now taking a break from streaming indefinitely.
Asmongold says that he has been struggling with the decision for the past few weeks. That would be the reason why so many streams were missed.
Why is he taking the break? Asmongold does not specify a concrete reason in the tweet. He writes, ‘There are many different reasons why. Too many to list them all in one tweet.’
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Second break in a year: The last major break Asmongold took was at the end of 2019. In December 2019, he abruptly took an unannounced break. He did check in during that time and explained in a video why he took the break. After the huge hype around WoW Classic, he became unhappy with it.
Concerns about his health: In the tweets from fans, one can clearly see the concern for the mental health of the streamer. The viewers and fans support Asmongold in his break. He should take all the time he needs and take care of himself.
Streamer colleague Quin69 writes that he should do what he needs to do. His guys are always there for him.
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‘Hey man, it’s super important to take care of your mental well-being. If it goes from a passion to a chore, it’s a short road to burnout, depression, and all kinds of nasty thoughts. Take care of yourself, there will always be an excited audience when you come back.’
‘I have mixed feelings about this, but above all, I’m glad you’re doing what’s best for you.’
‘Ayy hope everything is really good, man! You definitely deserve the time off and the rest! Hopefully, you come back better than ever :)’
It is unclear if Asmongold will provide an explanation for the reasons for the break. He may handle it like his last major break and explain the circumstances in a video. This would fit with the statement that the many reasons do not fit into one tweet.
How long this pause will last is also unclear.
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On January 13, the TOTW 16 (Team of the Week) will be released in FIFA 21. You can find out on MeinMMO who might secure a spot in the next Team of the Week.
What is the Team of the Week? EA Sports selects 23 players each week for the Team of the Week who have performed well in real football. These players are then rewarded with enhanced Inform cards, which can be found in packs for one week.
What are TOTW Predictions? Each week, the FUT community tries to guess which players could make it into the TOTW. The performances of the players are closely analyzed, and predictions are made.
However, it is important to note that the predictions are not guaranteed and can differ from the actual TOTW.
They provide a good overview and can also be excellent for earning some coins in FUT 21. Here we explain how that works:
The Prediction for Team of the Week 16 in Ultimate Team
The well-known FIFA YouTuber KieronSFF has made predictions for the next Team of the Week. He considers Messi a safe choice. However, if the TOTY (Team of the Year) including Messi is released next Friday, then the Argentine cannot be in the TOTW this week.
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These Bundesliga players could be seen in the new TOTW:
Jadon Sancho had a strong game against RB Leipzig and contributed a goal and an assist to the 3:1 victory. An Inform card is therefore quite conceivable.
This could be the first TOTW card of Sancho.
Jonas Hofmann is very likely to receive his first Inform card in FUT 21. 2 goals and an assist in the victory against Bayern Munich speak volumes.
Amine Harit was heavily involved with 3 assists and a goal in Schalke’s 4:0 victory against Hoffenheim. An Inform card should be certain for him.
A third-party provider recently offered a black custom model of the PlayStation 5 in retro stylefor order. However, the campaign has now been canceled. The reason for this is apparently a “threat to the team”.
What’s the story with the black PS5? The PS5 has only officially been available in white so far. However, many wish for Sony’s new console in classic black or have missed out on PS5 orders. And the provider SUP3R5 apparently wanted to fill exactly this gap.
The retailer and the campaign itself were hotly debated. Many expressed concerns about the legitimacy of the shop, and some suspected nasty scalpers behind it and cautioned caution. Nevertheless, the demand was (at least according to the retailer) considerable.
This is how the black PS5 should look
But now there has been a new development surrounding the shop, which is likely to further fuel speculation.
“Credible threat to safety”
This is what SUP3R5 announced: In a now-deleted tweet, the provider announced that all orders have been canceled. According to SUP3R5, customers will receive their money back in full.
Here’s the reason: The reason for the cancellations is apparently “credible threats to their safety” [that of the team], according to SUP3R5. They have recently received these and take them very seriously. Therefore, they will not continue. However, SUP3R5 did not go into further detail.
The provider also stated that they would try again when they consider it safe.
A screenshot of the tweet (Source: Kotaku)
What does this mean in concrete terms? What exactly has happened behind the scenes at SUP3R5 is not really traceable. However, this entire cancellation action, as well as the deletion of the Twitter account, casts the already criticized and controversial retailer in a bad light and feeds the mills of the critics.
Reports suggest that at least some customers have already received their money back. Others are still waiting.
What’s the future of PS5 sales? Currently, there are still no fresh updates regarding the official sale of the PS5. So we probably have to wait for a 4th wave. However, an analysis page at least gives hope for 2021: Will it be easier to buy a PS5 in 2021? The latest news gives hope
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Last year, a film for the loot shooter series Borderlands was announced. Now there is new information and the first major Hollywood actress has been confirmed for the movie. All information about the Borderlands film directed by Eli Roth can be found at MeinMMO.
Where will the filming take place? It was officially confirmed on January 7, 2021, that filming will take place in Hungary. Adam Goodman, head of MidAtlantic Films, reported to the Hollywood Reporter that a studio for Lionsgate in Hungary is currently being prepared.
When does the filming of the Borderlands film start? Goodman further stated in the interview that his studio is fully booked until summer 2021. It is assumed that the Borderlands film will be shot in the first half of this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, strict protocols for filming are in place in Hungary and film crews must adhere to strict rules. Goodman hopes that the situation will stabilize by summer 2021 so that filming can continue under normal conditions.
The current cast of the Borderlands film
Little is known about the film’s cast yet. Since filming is supposed to start in 2021, new information should be released soon.
Eli Roth directs
The confirmation that director Eli Roth will adapt Borderlands caused chaos and confusion when announced. Roth is best known for horror films like Hostel, Cabin Fever, or Knock Knock. Eli Roth stated that he wants to implement his own visions and ideas. Randy Pitchford from Borderlands developer Gearbox is supposed to assist him in this. Roth expressed the following regarding the Borderlands film:
I am excited to bring my own ideas and vision into the wild, fun, and incredibly creative world of the game. Randy Pitchford and everyone at Gearbox have been very supportive of my ideas – it really feels like a perfect storm of creators coming together. We want to create a new classic that fans of the game will love, but that will also find a new audience worldwide.
Eli Roth, Director
Cate Blanchett portrays Lilith
The Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett has been honored with over 150 international film and festival awards. Among others, she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2005 for her role as Katharine Hepburn in the film Aviator and in 2014 for Best Actress in Woody Allen’s film Blue Jasmine.
Who is Lilith? Lilith belongs to the “Siren” class in Borderlands. She hails from the planet Dionysus and is one of the six Sirens who possess incredible powers. She excels in close combat and brings down her opponents using elemental powers.
This is what Eli Roth says about Cate Blanchett:
I am so glad that the incredible Cate Blanchett is playing the lead role in ‘Borderlands’. We had the most amazing collaboration on The House with a Clock in Its Walls, and I believe there is nothing she cannot do. From drama to comedy and now to action, Cate makes every scene sing. Working with her is truly the dream come true for a director, and I am so happy to be able to do this on an even larger scale. Everyone brings their best to work with Cate, and I know that together we will create another iconic character in her already storied career.
Will Kevin Hart play Roland?
According to several sources, US comedian Kevin Hart has been cast. On imdb.com, he is already listed as an actor who will play Roland.
Kevin Hart began his career in 2000 when he won several comedy competitions and was subsequently cast in Scary Movie 3 and 4. Most recently, he had a role in Jumanji: The Next Level in 2019.
Currently, there is no confirmation that Kevin Hart will actually appear in the Borderlands film.
Who is Roland? Roland belongs to the soldier class in Borderlands. He comes from the planet Promethea and was part of the Crimson Lance, a private elite unit of the Atlas Corporation. He is skilled with all weapons but prefers shotguns and assault rifles. Roland also has a Scorpio Turret that provides him with the necessary backup in heated battles.
Screenplay, plot and more information
It is still only known that Craig Mazin is writing the script for the Borderlands film. Eli Roth has already confirmed that it will not be a 1:1 adaptation of the source material. While the dark humor and exaggerated violence should play a role, it should not be tasteless. In summer 2019, an alleged summary of the story already surfaced. In this, Lilith is supposed to be the heroine, although other well-known faces such as Claptrap are expected to appear:
“The film starts with Lilith in the Atlas Corporation’s space prison. There she gets the chance to earn her freedom if she can rescue Tiny Tina, the daughter of the Atlas CEO, on the planet Pandora. The mission takes an unexpected turn when it becomes clear that the little girl is the key to unlocking a valuable alien vault that Atlas wants for itself.” (via MeinMMO)
In the coming weeks and months, we should learn more about the cast, the plot, and the actors. We at MeinMMO will keep you updated and provide you with all the information about the Borderlands film.
In FIFA 21 there are plenty of special cards. Here you will find some that don’t cost too much, but can strengthen your team.
These are special cards: Special cards are all the cards in FUT that are not standard Gold, Silver, or Bronze cards. So cards that come from events such as the upcoming TOTY, the current Headliners, or the weekly TOTW.
They usually bring improved stats and are also worth more on the transfer market than standard cards. Many special cards cost a huge amount of coins. In the following, we will look at a few cards that don’t cost much, but still have good stats.
What kind of cards are these? For this list, we only considered cards that cost a maximum of 30,000 coins. Keep in mind that there are also some standard cards that have great stats and are in a similar price range. You can find a selection of them here.
In this list, however, only special cards are listed. Due to the price limitation, you won’t find any endgame cards like Mbappé or Ronaldo here, but rather special cards suitable for a smaller budget. Nevertheless, depending on what kind of team you play, they can strengthen you.
James Tavernier (second Inform card)
The second Inform card of James Tavernier started at around 60,000 coins, but has now dropped to about 21,000 coins. The right-back has everything you need for this position.
He is incredibly fast, has good physical stats and decent defensive stats, which can be further enhanced with a Chem Style. Dribbling and passing stats are also strong. The only downside: As a player from the Scottish league, he is not so easy to integrate into teams. However, at least due to his English nationality, he can be somewhat reasonably linked with other players.
Yannick Carrasco (first Inform card)
The first Inform card of Carrasco is currently priced at about 30,000 coins and is definitely worth it. The Belgian is fast and skillful, has four stars on his weak foot and skill moves. As an attacking option on the left wing, he is quite useful. He also has a second TOTW card that is even stronger, but that one costs over 160,000 coins.
Ike Opara (Rulebreaker)
Opara’s Rulebreaker card has everything you wish for in a center-back. The man has the necessary pace, very good defensive and strong physical stats. Additionally, he has decent dribbling stats. If you equip him with an Anchor Chemistry Style, he plays much better than his 82 rating would suggest. The problem is that his nationality and league make him hard to fit into teams – but it also makes him cheaper. He currently costs about 27,000 coins.
Manuel Akanji (first Inform card)
Akanji was recently featured in the TOTW and brings a card that looks quite similar to Opara’s. In the key defensive areas, Akanji has good stats and is easier to link as a Dortmund player from the Bundesliga. If equipped with Anchor or Shadow, he is likely to be a very good alternative in the Bundesliga. Currently, his card costs about 30,000 coins. By the way: He also has an 84 RTTF card that is even better, but costs over 200,000 coins.
Achraf Hakimi (Ones to Watch)
Are you looking for an incredibly fast winger on the right side? Then Hakimi could be an option, who can also work well defensively. His OTW card is currently valued at 85 overall and costs around 30,000 coins. The nice thing is: The card could further improve as he receives TOTW cards.
Salif Sané (Freeze)
Salif Sané does not have an absolute endgame card, his stats look rather average. However, the Freeze variant should not be underestimated in defense. If you equip Sané with a Shadow, he becomes an extremely good option at CDM or CB when you command him to defend in-game. An underrated advantage is also his height: In aerial duels, Sané is hard to beat. Overall, a card that could positively surprise you in Bundesliga teams.
Reaching one billion XP in Pokémon GO is a huge milestone. Trainer Lauch3D was the first in Germany to achieve this at the end of 2020. We at MeinMMO spoke with him.
This has now been achieved: Lauch3D is the first trainer in Germany to break the magical threshold of one billion XP – at least unofficially. There is no official board from Niantic, only unofficial ones where top trainers can report. According to these boards, Lauch3D is the first German trainer with this milestone.
For comparison: The former maximum level 40 requires 20 million XP. So he has essentially reached this level 50 times. Only a few trainers worldwide have collected this much XP before him.
We chatted with Lauch3D via Twitter and asked him about his motivation, goals, and tips.
Effective play without much pressure
Who is Lauch3D? The trainer primarily plays in Karlsruhe and has long been known as one of the best trainers in Germany. He has caught over 900,000 Pokémon and reached the threshold of one billion XP on December 26.
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How did Lauch3D achieve this goal? It is worth taking a look at the trainer’s medals. He has completed over 12,500 legendary raids. That alone, with a lucky egg but without other bonuses, is 250 million XP.
In addition, he has 650 best friends. Assuming he used a lucky egg during the ascension to Hyper and best friend, that’s another 195 million XP.
Especially in the last weeks, you can also collect a lot of XP by catching Pokémon. Landing great throws has brought significantly more XP since December 2020, and if you focus on such throws, collecting XP becomes even easier.
What motivates the trainer? Lauch3D tells us that he started playing intensively relatively late. It really picked up for him when legendary raids were released in the summer of 2017.
Furthermore, Lauch3D tells us: “At that time, my goal was not to be the ‘best’, but to simply use my time as effectively as possible and to get the maximum out of effectiveness and efficiency. The goal of being the first in Germany with one billion XP did motivate and drive me strongly when I realized it was achievable.”
Otherwise, the trainer reveals to us that he generally wants to get the most out of games. But the motivation to be better than others also drives Lauch3D.
These are his next goals: In the future, Lauch3D wants to continue playing at his own pace and without pressure. However, he also wants to continue to use his time effectively.
On Twitter, he states that he aims to be the second trainer in Germany to reach one million catches in Pokémon GO. Additionally, he wants to spin one million PokéStops and improve in PvP.
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How much money has Lauch3D invested so far? The trainer does not provide us with exact information. However, he writes: “Definitely too much money; how much exactly I would prefer not to look at in my iTunes account. But so far, I do not regret it. I have experienced so many wonderful things through the game, and even real friendships have developed as a result.”
How much time does Lauch3D invest in Pokémon GO? Here, the trainer’s answer surprises us, showing that he indeed always uses his time effectively. He writes: “More than 3 hours during the week after work I usually do not have. On weekends I usually have one day with family/friends and one day where I grind all day.”
These tips does the trainer offer: If you want to collect XP yourself, Lauch3D gives you the following tips: “Catching, evolving, raiding, and leveling friends. Try to combine all this, depending on how much time you can and want to spend in the game. The most important thing is definitely to keep trying to improve your ball-throwing skills to hit as many Pokémon as possible perfectly.”
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Is Lauch3D the best player in Germany? Such a question is always tricky to answer, as it is difficult to determine what makes the best player. For example, in Germany, there is also TZPokemon98. He reached one billion XP shortly after Lauch3D and has already caught over a million Pokémon. There are also other trainers who have similar values.
Lauch3D says about this: “I would not consider myself the best player, but I do see myself in the top 3.”
Whether he is the best player or not, the milestone Lauch3D has achieved is definitely remarkable, and most players are likely still far from it. You can read another story of an extreme player here:
At the end of January 2021, a long-awaited wish of the Fallout 76 community is set to be fulfilled. The stash box will receive an upgrade and two new categories will provide better organization in the Pip-Boy.
The improvements are currently on the test servers of Fallout 76 and are expected to be released for all players at the end of January.
What are the new features? At the release and in the B.E.T.A. of Fallout 76, players could store a maximum of 400 pounds in the stash box. In 2018, the limit was increased to 600, and in 2019 to 800. However, many players find this insufficient, and Bethesda has announced that it will raise the maximum limit to 1,200.
On the test server (PTS), the upcoming update was implemented on January 7, 2021, and includes not only the larger stash box but also two new categories for the Pip-Boy.
In the future, you will have access to two new tabs:
Food/Drink
Armor
Additionally, the total weight of item stacks will be displayed, allowing you to better assess how much weight you are carrying. You will also receive more information about player vending machines displayed on the map. Bethesda itself refers to the update as the “inventory update”.
After Fallout 76 developed very well in 2020, the community hopes that 2021 will also be a good year for the MMO in the Fallout universe. Bethesda seems to listen to the community, and the new update strongly addresses community requests.
More space in the stash boxes: Those who collect a lot of loot or like to showcase legendary weapons quickly hit their limits with the stash box capacity. While scrapping items and crafting large quantities provides some relief, all players appreciate having more space.
Weight of stacks displayed clearly: Those carrying many items as stacks in their inventory currently only see the base weight displayed. This makes it unclear how much weight each stack actually has. With the new update, the total weight of each stack will also be shown in the future.
With the new categories, the Pip-Boy will be more organized.
New tabs in the Pip-Boy: Food and drink are currently listed under “Aid” in the Pip-Boy. Those carrying a lot of food, drink, Stimpaks, and other aids can quickly lose track. Bethesda has also responded here and is adding a new tab labeled “Food/Drink” in the Pip-Boy. The same applies to armor, which will also receive its own category with the update at the end of January. Both tabs are intended to make the Pip-Boy more organized.
It looks like 2021 will also be a good year for Fallout 76. With the increased stash box capacity, players can gather materials in Appalachia again to style their own C.A.M.P. If you need inspiration, check out our interview with the mayor of New Charleston.
Do you like the new changes? What features would you like to see in Fallout 76 this year? Let us know in the comments.
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On the map “Woods” in Escape from Tarkov, you must cross a peaceful forest in a lake area while keeping an eye out for loot and life. MeinMMO shows you the most important maps for your raids.
The map “Woods” (Eng. Woods) was thoroughly revised with an update for Christmas 2020 and received a rework. Now new tactics are necessary, as the map is now twice as large and there are new Scav spawns and fresh areas to loot.
To survive in the Woods and at the same time loot a lot, we at MeinMMO have created an extensive guide for you, which makes a successful raid more likely.
You will find here:
Updated Woods map with all important locations
A Woods map with all extraction points in German and English
Loot route for beginners that helps you during your first raids
Information about the NPC faction “Cultists” that operates here
On reddit, user Jundouz posts an updated version of the new map.
Map “Woods” – these are the exits
What you need to know about Woods: The Woods are the third location added in Escape from Tarkov. A raid lasts an average of 45 minutes and takes you to a state-protected nature reserve in the northwest of Tarkov.
Where are the extraction points? There are a total of 16 extraction points, which will be displayed to you in-game in German or English. Woods is very expansive; to avoid confusing the points, we have prepared a list of all exits for you. At the beginning of each round, you can display the exits by pressing “O” twice.
Outskirts – Outskirts
Scav House – Scav House
ZB-014 – ZB-014 – key is needed here
Scav Bunker – Scav Bunker
Scav Bridge – Scav Bridge
Bridge car extract – Bridge car extract – 3,000 Rubles are needed
Especially for newcomers, Escape from Tarkov can be very frustrating. Therefore, we have neatly compiled our tips for beginners to help you get started in this hardcore shooter. For your first raids in the “Woods”, you will find here a route that will take you “safely” through the east.
However, be aware that safety in Tarkov is relative and a trigger-happy PMC or player scav can appear before you at any time.
This route takes you to the edge of the map and you can expect little enemy contact.
Loot route with low risk: On the revised Woods map, there are many routes to obtain high-quality loot. We advise you to start with a route that experienced Woods players would rather not choose: Steer clear of the action and remain undetected at the edge of the map. Keep your head down, gather loot and experience on the map before diving into the more popular spots.
When you start a loot run, take only a vest, headphones, backpack, a pistol, and a spare magazine. Ideally, you should start near the eastern camp (marked “START” on the map). There you will mostly find medical equipment, which can be advantageous for you later in the raid.
After looting the camp, head south towards the UN roadblock. On the way there, you will cross some wooded areas. Stop here briefly and check the loot in the camp. Before the roadblock, turn left and head north until you reach the next wooded area. There are two scav spawns and a underground bunker.
Continue until you reach a ridge of rocks; upon arrival, you have two options:
North-West: A camp in the mountains, near the sniper hill
North-North-East: One of the new villages with very good loot
Which of the two options you choose is up to you. If not much time has passed in the raid, you can take the risk and explore the camp near the sniper hill. There may be some scavs in the northern village, but the loot here is extremely valuable, especially for newcomers.
At the end of the village, take a path westward and walk past the power poles and the mountains. You will find another village that leads you up a hill. The scav bunker in the north can also contain high-quality loot.
Concluding is the camp in the northwest. Exercise caution at this camp, as there is a minefield to the north and northwest. This minefield is not marked with warning signs, so after looting the camp, you should seek one of the exits. Only leave the camp in a southern or eastern direction.
Beware of the Cultists at Night!
In the forests of the nature reserve, a cult roams at night. Between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM, beginners should avoid the area. The cultists are stronger than normal scavs and very difficult to deal with. If you wish to confront the cultists, you should have at least one night vision device with you.
There are two locations on Woods where a group of 3 to 6 cultists can appear. High in the north and in the large forest area, in the middle of the map:
In the two areas marked in blue, cultists can spawn at night.
Cultists have also been spotted on the Shoreline and Customs maps. Their boss bears the title “Zhrec”. The special thing about the cultist NPCs: The enemies make little to no noise. You often hear them only when they attack you or are already behind you.
Beware of their melee attacks, as the cultists carry poisoned daggers. If you are poisoned, the only cure is the antidote “Antidote xTG-12”. If you manage to survive the raid without the antidote, a healing from the Therapist costs at least 40,000 Rubles.
The cultist dagger is a deadly melee weapon.
Woods is now more suitable for newcomers
Raids on the old Woods map were often intense and fleeting. With the rework of the map, the size has doubled, and thus players are spread across the entire map. With our loot route, you will avoid hotspots at the beginning and can loot undisturbed with a bit of luck.
On January 12, 2021, the new banner featuring the 5-star character Ganyu launches. She looks really nice so far, but you should save your Primogems. MeinMMO explains why.
This character is about:Ganyu is a new 5-star character that will be released on January 12, 2021, with the banner “Fleeting Encounters.” From then on, you can pull her from the banner until February 2, 2021.
Ganyu is an eager follower of the Geo God Rex Lapis and formed a contract with him thousands of years ago, which she faithfully fulfills every day, as it also serves the well-being of the people of Liyue.
She is a Cryo character and fights like Amber or Fischl with a bow, taking out enemies from a distance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2_uEfXpbjQ
Ganyu in the official (English) teaser trailer
Ganyu actually looks promising
Ganyu has potential: Those who read through various Subreddits of Genshin Impact will find that her abilities are praised. Her abilities “Trail of the Qilin” and “Dispersing Incident” deal large damage and are said to be especially deadly in combination with Klee.
Many characters only unleash their full potential once you upgrade their Constellation. This enhances skills, reduces cooldowns, or provides other buffs to the characters.
However, to upgrade the Constellation to the maximum of 6, you must pull the character multiple times from the banner because that’s the only way to get the “Stella Fortuna,” which you need to upgrade the Constellation.
The constellation of characters (here Albedo) significantly strengthens characters.
This means: In principle, characters can already be very strong without their Constellation. A Constellation is therefore not necessarily required at first.
However, it is also a fact that the Constellation can significantly increase damage: For example, Fischl’s ultimate ability increases damage by 200% and range by 50% when the Constellation is upgraded to the second level.
Sites like Gamerant see Constellations as the real gacha trap of Genshin Impact: Because it’s not just about pulling the desired character, but also about fully unleashing their potential. This way, you can quickly spend a lot of money in the Genshin Impact gacha system.
In the following section, we want to take a closer look at Ganyu’s Constellation.
What does Ganyu’s Constellation even bring me?
You can upgrade Ganyu’s Constellation a total of 6 levels. The following upgrades are available (via gamerant.com):
At level 1, the Cryo resistance of enemies is reduced by 15% for 6 seconds.
At level 2, “Trail of the Qilin” receives an additional charge.
At level 3, “Dispersing Incident” is increased by three levels.
At level 4, enemies standing in “Dispersing Incident” will take additional area damage. This starts at 5% and increases by an additional 5% every second. If the enemy leaves the area, the effect lasts for an additional three seconds.
At level 5, the level of “Trail of the Qilin” is increased by three.
At level 6, after using “Trail of the Qilin,” you can fire a charged shot immediately.
Is it needed? The upgrades increase damage, but are not fundamentally necessary to make Ganyu an effective fighting character, as she has her own unique playstyle.
Especially in combination with Pyro, Hydro, or Electro characters, she is likely to unleash her true strength.
Pulling 5-star characters multiple times is very unlikely. The chance of pulling one in 10 wishes is 0.6%. You only have a guarantee after 90 wishes, and even then you might pull other 5-star characters.
Genshin Impact: “Fleeting Encounters” – is it worth it?
Genshin Impact: This is the new wish with Ganyu in the highlight
This is what you get in the banner: In addition to the 5-star character Ganyu, you can also pull
Xiangling (A-Tier)
Xianqui (A-Tier)
Noelle (C-Tier)
from the wish. In total, there are two good characters and one average character alongside Ganyu.
Important to know: Players can guarantee Noelle through the beginner’s banner, while Xiangling can be unlocked with some effort at Adventure Rank 20. So if you’ve been playing Genshin Impact for a while, you likely already have two of the three characters highlighted on January 12, 2021.
What you should consider with the banner: In general, it can be quite interesting to upgrade the Constellations of characters if you actually play them. If you do not play the characters, there are few reasons why you should actively use the banner:
Xiangling is a good DPS support, but there are significantly better candidates in this area than Xingqiu and Fischl.
Noelle is a good tank with support abilities, but there are significantly better supporters like Barbara, Bennet, or previously mentioned Diona.
In the last banner “Mysterious Words” alongside the 5-star character Albedo, there were two strong characters with Bennet and Fischl and a decent character, Saccharose.
Besides Albedo, there are two strong supporters available with Fischl and Bennet.
The alchemist Albedo could be met during the “Chalk and Dragons” event and complete various tasks. Meanwhile, a new event has started. On January 12, 2021, the Albedo wish will be replaced by the Ganyu wish.
Does Ganyu have competition?
For those solely interested in the combination of ice and bow, Genshin Impact has what you need. The 4-star character Diona also offers the combination of ice abilities and bow and is a 4-star character.
However, the comparison doesn’t quite hold, as Diona is a supporter and Ganyu is currently set up as a damage dealer focusing on burst and area damage.
Thanks to her burst damage and healing abilities, Diona is regarded as a good support and is therefore ranked A on our MeinMMO tier list for Genshin Impact.
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Some classes and specializations in World of Warcraft currently have a pretty poor standing, especially in raids. However, the three weakest are now receiving a significant buff aimed at bringing them out of the slump.
These are the buffs: On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, a new balance patch for Shadowlands will be released. This will strengthen three of the classes that are currently at the bottom of the ranks in the raid Castle Nathria:
Assassination Rogues: Damage of all abilities increased by 8%
Frost Mages: Damage of all abilities increased by 9%
Fury Warriors: Damage of all abilities except “Bladestorm” and “Dragon Roar” increased by 8%. The talent “Butchery” increases the damage of “Whirlwind” by 25% (previously 30%)
In the current DPS list of Shadowlands , these three classes occupy the last three spots in heroic mode. Even in normal and mythic modes, they hold three of the last four positions. That may change soon.
Mages, Rogues, and Warriors Buffed
What do the buffs mean? The increased damage on all abilities means that the overall damage of each specialization will also roughly increase by this value. However, since players typically do not play perfectly, the boosts are expected to be around 7-8%.
For each of these classes, this translates to an increase in damage of roughly 250 DPS.
Frost Mages may soon not be at the bottom anymore.
How strong will the classes be afterward: In the DPS ranking, Assassination Rogues, Frost Mages, and Fury Warriors are likely to make up about one to three ranks. Thus, they won’t rise very far in the rankings.
Furthermore, they will still remain significantly behind their other specializations. Each of the classes has at least one specialization that is still considerably stronger. Therefore, the actual effects are relatively small, similar to the previous nerf of the three strongest classes.
However, the buff means that the classes no longer have to be considered “unplayable.” Even if they remain relatively weak, they are catching up to other classes. Those who play well with them may now perform better than with a specialization that does not suit them.
In addition to the three weak classes, there are further balance adjustments and a minor change in PvP:
Blood Death Knights now receive 70% of their strength as armor through Bone Shield (previously 50%)
Frost Death Knights gain an additional 2% damage when wielding a two-handed weapon
Windwalker and Brewmaster Monks gain an additional 2% damage when wielding a two-handed weapon
Players now drop flags in PvP when the ability “Capsule Caregiver” from the Night Fae Covenant is activated
All changes are currently still in progress. The numbers may still change before the update is released.
On Wednesday, you can also look forward to more story snippets regarding the plot of Shadowlands. Things are currently heating up, as developments concerning Sylvanas and Anduin are sparking more discussions and speculations. When we asked you whether the “evil” Sylvanas should become “good” again, you had a clear opinion on that.
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In Destiny 2, many Guardians have finally had enough of the Crucible. What problems exist besides Stasis in PvP and is Destiny really just a PvE game?
This is the situation: In Destiny 2, the Crucible has been a hot topic in the past week. The already tense atmosphere has now tipped, and many big names in the community are openly rebelling against PvP, feeling ignored, and some have given up.
MeinMMO looks at the Guardians’ problems with the Crucible and also addresses the question of whether Destiny is actually a PvE game.
The straw that broke the camel’s back: On January 4, 2021, content creator Hush announced his departure from Destiny 2 in a farewell letter.
Hush made a name for himself with his mostly humorous PvP videos (via YouTube) since Destiny 1. He was never the biggest fish in the pond, but he was practically part of the furniture.
In his letter, he lists the reasons for his departure:
After 6 years, he has reached the point where he can no longer enjoy the Destiny series.
As a primary PvP player, he feels ignored by Bungie, and has felt this way for a long time.
Stasis drives Hush “crazy” and since Beyond Light, the PvP has lost content instead of gaining new additions. In the finally returned Trials, only carry services or cheaters can be found, according to him.
Is Hush alone in this? No, the letter hit open doors. A wave of complaint videos, tweets, and analyses about the state of PvP rolled across the internet:
“Dear Bungie, your players feel ignored” titled Aztecross (via YouTube).
“My thoughts on the PvP of Destiny 2 in Beyond Light (long version)” states Fallout Plays (via YouTube).
“Why I won’t stop complaining about PvP in Destiny 2…” explained Destiny Fun Police (DFP) (via YouTube).
“I’m quitting…” thus explained Diaside why viewers on his channel will no longer find Destiny 2 (via YouTube).
With “PvP needs to get better (here’s how)” ZkMushroom struck a similar tone (via YouTube).
Here you see an excerpt from content creators who mostly operate in PvP. But the PvE Guardians also report their problems with the Crucible.
Many Guardians, especially the PvP faction, feel ignored. It feels as if their feedback has been falling on deaf ears for years, only rewarded with a “We hear you” from Bungie, but there’s no sign of action.
This is what critics hear too often: When a PvP Guardian complains, they often hear the retort that “Destiny 2 is a PvE game, PvP is not needed, nobody plays it and it only brings sandbox problems.” However, the numbers tell a different story.
On January 9, 2021, according to Destinytracker , 873,000 Guardians played a PvE activity yesterday, while a proud 675,000 Guardians participated in a PvP activity. Keep in mind that a Guardian can count for both PvP and PvE.
The Crucible is the 2nd most played activity in Destiny 2. PvP is only surpassed by the patrol area. On average, about 25% of Guardians spend their Destiny time in PvP.
Today, on January 10, Warmind.io shows the overall distribution of Guardians across all platforms as follows:
This is the player distribution according to Warmind.io on January 10, 2021, at 12:00 PM German time
28% are in the patrol area – completing general tasks on locations like hunting penguins.
The story is played by 11%, strikes account for 9%, and 7% are in the nightfall.
Then comes the regular Crucible with 6% and the Trials with 4% – only 1% are participating in private PvP matches.
The Twitch numbers also show that PvP is strongly represented here (via TwitchMetrics). After King Gladd, the next PvP streamer is GernaderJake. He recently went overboard in the Trials. In the following ranks, there is a healthy mix of PvE and PvP streamers like Gigz, ZkMushroom, Panduh and PureChill.
PvP is not a minor aspect of Destiny 2, but for many players, it is an integral part of their Guardian life.
On a positive note, the sandbox, that is the balance of weapons and skills, is currently as healthy as it has been in a long time. If it weren’t for the fun killer Stasis and the content problem…
What do you think about the PvP problem? Do you hang around in the Crucible or has Destiny 2 driven you away from there? Do you even have ideas on how Bungie should handle this – let us know in the comments.
With Beyond Light, the new Stasis element was introduced to Destiny 2. Guardians now have ice magic at their disposal. However, many content creators currently cite Stasis as one of the biggest problems in the Crucible, why?
Through Stasis, opponents can be frozen and slowed down. And not just with one skill, but with a whole arsenal of ice abilities. Many of these abilities are homing or target a large area.
Don’t move – oh wait, you can’t anyway…
Crowd Control is only cool when it happens to others
This old story is about: Essentially, Destiny 2 has handed players a ton of tools for Crowd Control :
From other games, it is known that it’s a hell of a lot of fun to immobilize other enemies or take them out of the game.
But when you are immobilized yourself and have to watch an enemy aim at you with pleasure, pull the trigger, and secure the kill, then morale plummets.
Stasis takes it to the next level: Because frozen enemies can be shattered, causing the opponent to explode and potentially taking out half his team. Stasis thus stops every enemy in PvP and deals enormous damage.
Often you are simply hopeless and feel powerless. Not a nice feeling when you actually want to play.
In short: Freezing enemies is great, being frozen is not. You can find more about this in a dedicated article on MeinMMO:
That’s why PvP players feel like second-class Guardians
Stasis is one of the major innovations of Beyond Light, and while some Guardians wish Stasis would completely disappear from the game, that will 100% not happen. But even without Stasis, there are many complaints about PvP, which Forbes lists neatly.
Where is the PvP content? With Europa, Destiny 2 received a brand-new location in November. In addition, the Cosmodrome (in a stripped-down form) made a return. But there’s been no sign of new PvP maps for several seasons.
Additionally, more than 10 PvP maps were removed from active play at the launch of the DLC. They are not gone forever, but are under review in the Content Vault – for how long these maps will be gone, nobody knows at this point. In summary: Instead of receiving new maps for Crucible battles, the map selection has been cut down.
The armor from the Iron Banner of Season 12 has been known to players for over a year
Here’s the situation with the loot: There is also a lack of PvP-specific loot. While the past lured Guardians into the Crucible with immensely powerful toys like Luna’s Howl or the Recluse, hardly any worthwhile loot is in sight.
The new quest weapon from Season 12 can also be earned in the Crucible, but also anywhere else.
And the PvP highlights Iron Banner and the Trials lure with rather reskins and only minimally different weapons and armors instead of fresh content.
The master weapons with their new mods from the Trials are a real innovation, but unreachable for most players.
Even if everything isn’t going smoothly in PvE, players expect a new story, quests every season, and they already know 2 strikes that will soon expand the Cosmodrome.
Many Guardians, especially the PvP faction, feel ignored. It feels as if their feedback has been falling on deaf ears for years, only rewarded with a “We hear you” from Bungie, but there’s no sign of action.
This is what critics hear too often: When a PvP Guardian complains, they often hear the retort that “Destiny 2 is a PvE game, PvP is not needed, nobody plays it and it only brings sandbox problems.” However, the numbers tell a different story.
On January 9, 2021, according to Destinytracker , 873,000 Guardians played a PvE activity yesterday, while a proud 675,000 Guardians participated in a PvP activity. Keep in mind that a Guardian can count for both PvP and PvE.
The Crucible is the 2nd most played activity in Destiny 2. PvP is only surpassed by the patrol area. On average, about 25% of Guardians spend their Destiny time in PvP.
Today, on January 10, Warmind.io shows the overall distribution of Guardians across all platforms as follows:
This is the player distribution according to Warmind.io on January 10, 2021, at 12:00 PM German time
28% are in the patrol area – completing general tasks on locations like hunting penguins.
The story is played by 11%, strikes account for 9%, and 7% are in the nightfall.
Then comes the regular Crucible with 6% and the Trials with 4% – only 1% are participating in private PvP matches.
The Twitch numbers also show that PvP is strongly represented here (via TwitchMetrics). After King Gladd, the next PvP streamer is GernaderJake. He recently went overboard in the Trials. In the following ranks, there is a healthy mix of PvE and PvP streamers like Gigz, ZkMushroom, Panduh and PureChill.
PvP is not a minor aspect of Destiny 2, but for many players, it is an integral part of their Guardian life.
On a positive note, the sandbox, that is the balance of weapons and skills, is currently as healthy as it has been in a long time. If it weren’t for the fun killer Stasis and the content problem…
What do you think about the PvP problem? Do you hang around in the Crucible or has Destiny 2 driven you away from there? Do you even have ideas on how Bungie should handle this – let us know in the comments.
The survival MMO Rust is booming on Twitch. Now, German streamers have also discovered the game and started a Rust event on Saturday evening. On the first day, Trymacs, Papaplatte, and Dhalucard achieved strong numbers, but the German Rust adventure began with a difficult scene: a discussion about sexual harassment emerged.
In Rust, players can kill each other or peacefully coexist, create intrigues and alliances, PvP and roleplay: It is a gigantic sandbox.
When 50 streamers play together and each brings their fan base, it’s an event. Some streamers become villains, others become heroes: The viewers have something to watch. That’s a formula that works and can be copied.
This scene caused a stir: During the Rust event, there was excitement about a scene. The streamer Tinkerleo shared a clip. She begs not to be killed.
You then hear a voice asking: “Do you want to sit on my face?” Later it turned out that it was Twitch streamer Daannyy, who considers “Do you want to sit on my face?” to be an inside joke.
The streamer then reacts in disbelief and anger. She can’t believe he’s serious. And is subsequently killed. You can see in the stream that this scene affects her and ruins the fun of the event.
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This was the discussion: Even that evening, the scene sparked excitement on Twitter. Tinkerleo showed the scene. She was particularly upset that people came into her Twitch chat afterward, telling her not to be so sensitive. They said it was meant to be funny. Because she didn’t understand it, it resulted in a lack of respect for women in the “gamer scene” (via twitter).
Such comments appeared in the Twitch chat. They said it was a joke and a small thing (Source: Twitter9).
Tinkerleo shared some nasty comments. The streamer said it was sexual harassment and neither funny nor humorous.
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Essentially, Daannyy was defended by people saying that you shouldn’t judge the “streamer without knowing him. Those who know him know that it was meant to be funny.”
One of the largest German gaming influencers, Hand of Blood, then intervened. He explained: girls are cool, but it is evident that they are regularly harassed. Such behavior is simply unacceptable. A public discussion is needed.
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Additionally, Daannyy himself spoke out. He said he had cleared things up with the streamer. He apologized and fully recognizes that it was a sexist inside joke that was completely inappropriate (via twitter).
What’s behind it: The idea of these streamer events is to bring together many different streamers, interact with each other, and entertain the viewers. This was the great success formula behind Among Us and now Rust.
This works as long as handpicked streamers from a circle come together with similar values and core views.
But when different streamers with very different backgrounds meet, conflicts arise, which in this case are particularly drastic and ugly. What is considered “funny” in one community is clearly sexual harassment in a broader public context.
Sexism in gaming is a current topic
Since 2020, sexism in gaming has been a major issue. The “#MeToo” movement reached gaming in June 2020 with some delay.
We conducted an interview with streamer Gnu on this topic on MeinMMO.
He often clashes with statements about women.
The fact that the German Twitch scene repeatedly has a problem with sexism is evident in the discussions surrounding the biggest German streamer MontanaBlack. He has clashed multiple times with some statements:
In Call of Duty: Warzone there could soon be battles on the water. At least that’s what a leaker claims, referring to the new map in CoD Cold War.
This is what a leaker says: The Twitter account ModernWarzone, which regularly shares leaks about Call of Duty, suspects that water vehicles and swimming could soon come to Warzone. The reason for this is supposed to be the map Sanatorium, which will be added to CoD Cold War soon.
The map, or at least parts of it, could soon be added to Warzone, and especially the lake that is located on Sanatorium could play a role.
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Why could it soon take place on the water? This refers to a leak that was already published in December 2020. Back then, data miners found clues about a new map that was supposed to come to Warzone. Among them was also a sanatorium and a large lake. It was exactly the lake that is now visible on the new map of Cold War.
Now the leakers are connecting these two pieces:
A new map is coming to Cold War that features a large lake
The lake is already known from the leak about the new Warzone map
Now the new map in Cold War could also renew the map in the Warzone
This lake comes with the map Sanatorium to Cold War.
If the large lake comes to Warzone, it will be the first time in Battle Royale that you could possibly enter water. So far, there is a dam on the first Warzone map, but the water there is frozen. Verdansk itself is located by the water, but that is outside the playable zone, and you shouldn’t linger there. The new map Rebirth Island has water as well, but it kills players immediately.
However, if a large lake comes that is not frozen, then there could also be water vehicles present. Likewise, swimming could be possible.
What you should consider: So far, this is just a speculation from data miners, who are referring to their leaks. However, it is quite conceivable that the developers will also transfer parts of the new map from Cold War to Warzone, bringing the large lake into the game.
Another leak about CoD Warzone shows a nasty finisher that you can use to humiliate your opponents:
The survival MMO Rust has been more popular than ever for some time now. Some of the biggest streamers and many smaller ones showcase the game on their channels and even play together on special servers for content. However, there is now a dispute after one of these streamers took out another in-game – as is common in Rust.
What happened? The streamer and Rust veteran Ser Winter killed the newcomer TrainwrecksTV on the OfflineTV server and stole his loot. The server is responsible for the surge in Rust in December 2020, when 50 top streamers created a hype on Twitch.
Ser Winter waited in a bush for Trainwreck and ambushed him on the road as he was apparently on his way back to his base.
Ser Winter had previously engaged in PvP, but the kill on Trainwreck seems to be the trigger for a ban from the server. We have embedded the clip of the incident here for you:
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Trainwreck was not particularly happy with the kill and partially insulted Ser Winter on Twitter for the action, even involving his wife in the matter (via Twitter). Ser Winter, on the other hand, takes the ban in stride, stating that he had planned to leave the server anyway (via Twitter).
The ban of Ser Winter has now sparked a large discussion. Fans of both streamers and Rust players are arguing about whether the behavior was acceptable and if the ban was justified. After all, Rust is a game with a strong focus on PvP.
PvP or not? Dispute on Twitter escalates
This is the discussion: On Twitter, two camps of players are now arguing. Some support the ban and find Ser Winter’s behavior inappropriate. Others defend the streamer and believe he did nothing wrong.
Proponents of the ban believe that Ser Winter did not act fairly. With his knowledge as a veteran in the game, he exploited an advantage and ruined the fun for Trainwreck. Ser Winter has been playing Rust for years and has hundreds of hours of experience. The OfflineTV server, however, is meant to provide content for streamers, not for hardcore PvP.
On the other hand, supporters of Ser Winter believe that such situations are precisely what make Rust what it is. The game is heavily PvP-focused, and players often die at the beginning to learn from their mistakes.
Meanwhile, insults are flying more frequently, and users are partially mocking the entire situation. Some apparently find it ridiculous what behavior players exhibit on the server:
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Even other content creators are getting involved in the discussion. The streamer and YouTuber nmplol writes, for example, that PvP players like Ser Winter should not be on the server, and xQc agrees with him (via Twitter). Meanwhile, xQc himself had already caused turmoil and PvP on the OfflineTV server earlier.
On the smaller server, there are two zones. The south is the safe RP zone, where you can be killed but not robbed. The north is the “Kill Zone,” where intense PvP occurs and the best loot is supposed to be found. In the video, the owner explains how it looks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFCBmc4oI0g
The larger server, where all this happened, does not have these rules. Trainwreck was just returning from a loot run further north and was killed in the process. This does not technically violate the rules but apparently goes against the server’s intention.
Users complain: “The server shows a false Rust”
The Twitter user GuidoF1 sums up the problem with the ban and the discussion in a tweet:
I understand that Ser Winter was kicked out. But I think it’s a strange server. It shows a different game than what Rust is. It’s good that big streamers attract new players. But when they come to public servers, they will find a different game.
Rust currently has more players than ever before, certainly including many newcomers. If they now get a false impression of the game through the streams, that could become a problem according to users.
An action like that of Ser Winter occurs daily on public servers, and most experienced players are used to it. Newcomers tend to make the mistake only once or twice – unless they don’t learn from their mistakes.
The top streamer summit1g does not play on the server for this reason (via Dexerto). There are too many newcomers and simultaneously too strong veterans who could let loose there. It’s like a shooter pro entering a lobby full of noobs.
Meanwhile, there are other problems on the server that are emanating from the viewers. They increasingly rat on what other streamers are planning under the guise of helping their favorite streamer. In doing so, they spoil the fun for both.
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In League of Legends: Wild Rift there are different positions that you can play. But which role suits you? We have created a small personality quiz for that.
What is this about? On December 10, the beta of Wild Rift started in Europe. However, it is particularly difficult for newcomers to figure out which position they should choose.
In this quiz, we will ask you various questions that include both general traits and your gameplay behavior. The result will be a role that might suit you, such as Support, Assassin, or Mage.
The quiz is meant to give you just a small insight and can, of course, also be taken by people who have already discovered a fixed position for themselves. If you are looking for guides to Wild Rift alongside the quiz, you will find some useful tips and explanations here:
How does the quiz work? To find out which role suits you best, you need to answer 8 questions in the tool below. This quiz is a personality quiz. This means there are no right or wrong answers.
Each answer awards one point to the 5 different roles. In the end, these points will be added up, and you will receive your result.
Keep in mind that you cannot undo your answers once they have been submitted. If you want to change your choice, you need to reload the page, and the quiz will start over.
Post in the comments what results you have received!
Have fun!
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A new leak in Pokémon GO promises to reduce an actual time sink. Sending Pokémon should be made even easier.
This feature is about: The leak from the Pokeminers (via reddit) shows the sending of legendary and mythical Pokémon. Until now, only regular monsters and costumed Pokémon could be sent collectively. Legendary and mythical Pokémon had to be sent individually.
Now this annoying problem is supposed to be solved. At least the Pokeminers have found corresponding text files in the code of Pokémon GO.
Mass sending saves a lot of time
Why is this feature important? Currently, it’s particularly tedious with the wonder box that brings Meltan. There, you can catch 60 Meltan in an hour during the right event, and you have to click and send each one individually. That alone takes over 5 minutes.
It’s similar with trainers who participate in many legendary raids. After an hour of raiding, it’s quite common to catch over 10 legendary Pokémon, all of which must be sent individually.
If you could actually send legendary and mythical Pokémon collectively, it would save a lot of time – especially for trainers who enjoy raiding or regularly open the Meltan box.
Meltan can currently only be sent individually.
What else was found? Another interesting find by the data miners revolves around the eggs. Text files were found that indicate more transparency.
According to the files, there should soon be a system that shows which Pokémon can hatch from an egg.
This could be the answer to the criticism of many trainers. After Pokémon like Kapuno or Geronimatz became extremely rare in eggs following their Shiny introduction, trainers wanted to know how rare some Pokémon are in the eggs. There was a demand for the disclosure of probabilities, as is the case with other loot boxes in other games.
You should keep in mind: So far, this is only data mining and not official information from Niantic. While the data is already in the game files, the developers are not required to activate it. Therefore, you should consider the information with a certain amount of skepticism.
