Holife Gaming Mouse in Test: Who is the Gaming Mouse for 30 Euros worth it for?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 8 minutes

The Holife Gaming Mouse is an affordable gaming mouse for beginners and casual gamers. MeinMMO took a look at the gaming mouse and reveals how well it performs in testing.

Key points at a glance:

  • The Holife Gaming Mouse is a wired mouse with RGB lighting.
  • The mouse costs €35.99 and is primarily available on Amazon.
  • The gaming mouse offers several programmable buttons and a weight system.

Which mouse is it? The Holife Gaming Mouse is a mouse that specifically targets players who want to spend less than €50 on gaming hardware.

The mouse’s unique feature is the weight system. Weights can be added or removed from the inside of the mouse, allowing you to adjust the weight as desired.

Features and technical details

SensorPixart PMW3327 sensor
ResolutionUp to 12,000 DPI   
SwitchesUnnamed switches, 30 million clicks
Buttons10 (programmable)
DesignBlack mouse with adjustable RGB lighting 
Gliding feet5 gliding feet 
Cable1.5 m braided USB cable
Weight (variable)102 – 121.2 g
Price€35.99
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Holife Gaming Mouse Review: How did we test?

We at MeinMMO used the gaming mouse for about 4 weeks (December 2020). During this period, we played various games with the mouse. The mouse was used in games like Apex Legends and Genshin Impact. Additionally, we used the mouse for normal everyday tasks.

While gaming, the special buttons, the software, and the sensor had to prove themselves.

Holife Gaming Mouse in Detail

In the following section, we present the gaming mouse in detail. We will cover the following aspects:

  • Contents
  • Weight and design
  • Gliding feet and grip type
  • Mouse sensor
  • The software

Contents

What accessories are included? In addition to the mouse, there is

  • a quick start guide
  • a plastic box with a total of 8 metal weights
  • a CD with the software

Notably, the CD is in mini format. Many manufacturers today offer software only digitally. The USB cable is permanently attached to the mouse and cannot be removed. The gaming mouse does not support wireless connectivity.

Hololife Gaming Mouse Contents
Contents of the Holife Gaming Mouse. No wireless, but a mini-CD is included.

Weight

At 102 grams, the mouse is in the mid-range when it comes to the weight of gaming mice. The MeinMMO tested Roccat Burst Pro weighs significantly lighter at 68 grams compared to the Holife gaming mouse. Therefore, the most reasonable comparison here is with Logitech’s G502 Hero, which is a bit heavier and also offers a weight system. The Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered tested by MeinMMO would also fit here, even though it does not offer a weight system.

Holife Gaming Mouse: Weight comparison:

Roccat Burst Pro68 grams
Razer Viper69 grams
Endgame Gear XM70 grams
Holife Gaming Mouse102 grams
RAT Pro X Supreme Edition105 grams
Logitech G 502 Hero121 grams
Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered130 grams

Design

The design of the Holife Gaming Mouse is simply black. The mouse features rubberized side panels on both the right and left sides for better grip. The edge of the mouse and the scroll wheel can light up. The lighting can be adjusted or even completely turned off via the software.

Side view of the Holife Gaming Mouse. The cable is permanently attached to the mouse.

Gliding feet and grip type of the mouse

What feet does the mouse use? The mouse features five small gliding feet; two are at the front, two are in the middle on the sides, and one gliding foot is at the back. The mouse feet cannot be officially replaced.

Grip type: At 102 grams, the mouse is aimed primarily at palm grip and claw grip players, who tend to move the mouse less on the mousepad and prefer a higher weight in hand.

The mouse can be comfortably held in palm grip and fits well in the hand due to its size, making it suitable for claw grip users as well. Users who prefer fingertip grip may find the mouse both too heavy and too large.

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The hand completely encloses the mouse. Fingers, palm, and pads rest on the mouse. The contact area between hand and mouse is largest here, and the mouse is usually moved very little.       Fingertips, thumb, and part of the palm rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand does not touch the mouse. Precision is controlled by the wrist, allowing for quick movements.       Only the thumb and fingertips are on the mouse. The rest of the hand is free. Movement comes from the finger joints, allowing for precise movements.       

Sensor

What sensor does the mouse use? The manufacturer has equipped the mouse with the PMW-3327 sensor from Pixart. This is an entry-level sensor. Well-known mice like Corsair’s M55 RGB Pro or the HyperX Pulsefire Core RGB also use the same sensor, which achieves a resolution of up to 12,400 DPI. 

Strong deviations are observed, especially at high DPI numbers. However, it is generally advisable to avoid playing at 12,000 DPI, as the mouse pointer becomes too erratic.

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Holife Gaming Mouse Software

What we like about the software: The software is very well organized and comes without frills and many additional functions. All important functionalities can be easily accessed through the main panel. Here you can

  • assign the individual buttons
  • set macros
  • adjust the polling rate and other settings of the sensor
  • as well as configure the lighting.

Also commendable is the size of the software. While other software suites, like Razer’s Synapse, take up several hundred megabytes on the hard drive, the Holife mouse software requires only about 10 MB.

Additionally practical: for lighting and some programmed functions, you do not need any software. Therefore, some functions can also be used seamlessly on Linux. We lacked a suitable test environment for Macintosh.

Clear layout: The software of the Holife Gaming Mouse

What we like less: Overall, the software does not leave a smooth overall impression. This is mainly due to the strange translation. It is indeed quirky and at least made us chuckle: If you want to save your settings in the software, you have to click on “Apply”.

Also frustrating is that occasionally individual software settings reset. This particularly affects lighting effects.

In Practice

In this area, we introduce you to how the mouse performs in practical tests. We will cover weight and speed, but also how well the sensor in the mouse works and what possibilities the mouse offers in practice. We will address the following points:

  • Weight, ergonomics, and handling
  • The mouse buttons and scroll wheel
  • Macro functions
  • The sensor of the Holife Gaming Mouse

Weight, Ergonomics, and Handling

What we like: The Holife mouse fits well in the hand, which is true for various hand sizes. Both users with large and small hands had the opportunity to use the mouse and praised the comfortable ergonomics of the gaming mouse. The mouse fits even better in small hands than in large hands. All buttons are easily reachable. The manufacturer has done a good job here. The rubberized side panels of the mouse also feel high-quality and provide a good grip for the fingers.

Also commendable is the ability to adjust the weight. With 8 weights, each weighing 2.4 grams, the weight can be significantly increased. The change noticeably affects the ergonomics of the mouse.

Additionally, there are three switches located behind the scroll wheel. While the first two switches allow you to adjust the DPI value during gaming sessions, the third switch changes the lighting.

What we like less: The biggest issue is the build quality on the back of the mouse. While the mouse feet are still reliable, we had trouble opening the cover on the back to access the weight compartment.

Average build quality in the weight area: The back is difficult to open, and the weights only sit in a foam holder.

While on Logitech’s G502 Hero, the back can be easily removed from the side, there’s no proper indentation or anything similar to properly lift the cover here.

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The weight holder is also made of a kind of foam, which holds the weights. It is questionable whether the material will last long if the weights are regularly inserted into the holder.

Logitech’s G 502 Hero Comparison: Here, the weight system is clearly better and less fiddly.

The mouse buttons and scroll wheel

What we like: The mouse buttons are precise and offer a pleasant pressure point. The scroll wheel is comfortable and located better under the index or middle finger than on the Roccat Burst Pro, but it falls short of the precision of Razer’s Naga Pro.

The manufacturer promises about 30 million clicks for the unnamed mouse switches that they should withstand. In the month we tested the mouse, we did not encounter any problems with the switches. They perform well and are precise.

What we like less: The buttons are tactile and audible, so they are not necessarily the first choice for users who prefer absolute silence.

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Macro Functions

The Holife Gaming Mouse can be programmed with various commands. Besides games, you can also assign Windows functions to the buttons. Thanks to the macro editor of the software, you can also record and then assign buttons. This works well and without issues. However, the gaming mouse does not offer double button assignments with software like G-Shift (Logitech) or Easy-Shift (Roccat).

The sensor of the Holife Gaming Mouse

What we like: The manufacturer has equipped the mouse with the PMW-3327 sensor from Pixart, an entry-level sensor. For most tasks and even in gaming, the sensor generally performs well with little to criticize. With a standard mousepad, the sensor is precise and accurate, also thanks to a high polling rate of 1000 Hz.

What we like less: On the mousepad, the sensor performs well and there is little to criticize. On other surfaces, it does not always operate smoothly. Very smooth table surfaces can make the sensor skip and become unresponsive, which is not optimal. At high DPI rates, the mouse also becomes inaccurate. However, it should be noted that it is not advisable to play at DPI rates beyond 7000. On rough surfaces, there is again little to complain about.

Conclusion: Successful entry-level mouse for gamers and casual players

Who is the mouse suitable for? The Holife is a good mouse for people looking for an entry-level gaming mouse with little ambition to play competitively. For those who play a few rounds of Apex Legends in the evening or enjoy some Fortnite with friends on PC, this mouse should be more than sufficient. It offers a good combination of ergonomics and many useful features.

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What alternatives are there? In the price range of around €30 to a maximum of €40, there are some notable alternatives.

Both the Roccat Burst at around €30 and the SteelSeries Rival 3 offer RGB lighting, some nice features, and a sensor that is on par with the PMW-3327 sensor. In general, you shouldn’t expect too much in this low price range. A real budget tip for under €20 would be the Zelotes T90 gaming mouse, which even offers wireless functionality but only provides the bare minimum features.

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If you are ready to spend a little more, good alternatives are both Logitech’s G502 Hero and Roccat’s Kone Aimo Remastered, which, in addition to a top sensor, offer significantly better build quality. Here, you will pay between €50 and €60. For more recommendations on gaming mice, check out our buyer’s guide to the best gaming mice currently available.

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Destiny 2 announces nerf for Stasis Hunters that even the Hunters understand

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, the Stasis classes ruin PvP for many players, but this should soon come to an end – at least the Hunters are in for it. What is the problem and how does the community react?

For that, a nerf is coming: Destiny developer Bungie has announced that they have a lot to do now that they are back from winter break. First, they want to discuss the Stasis Hunter, specifically the Shatterdive.

This is a Stasis aspect that allows Hunters to quickly dive down from the air and shatter all ice crystals and frozen objects in the vicinity.

What is the problem with the Hunter? Using Shatterdive in combination with other Stasis fragments and abilities allows for a lightning-fast attack that instantly eliminates everything nearby. MeinMMO reported on this here: Destiny 2: Players discover an extremely nasty Stasis combo that can kill you instantly.

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If Hunters also equip the new exotic “Mask of Bakris” and use the right Stasis skills, they slow everything nearby during the enhanced dodge.

More and more players are now using this combo, turning PvP into a nightmare.

  • This attack is practically a version of the Fist of Chaos super,
  • but it can be used almost permanently with the right setups.
  • Oftentimes, the victims don’t even see the Hunters, who throw a Glacier Grenade from somewhere nearby and zoom in to shatter the ice wall – the flying crystals then take out entire teams.

What happens and when? How Bungie plans to address the problem is still unclear. The timing is also not clarified, via Twitter, the Destiny developer reported that more information will follow soon.

How is the community reacting to the announced nerf?

A large portion of the Guardians is actually cheering that Bungie is finally announcing a nerf here. Quite unusual, since usually the credo is: “Bungie nerfs and breaks everything with patches.”

  • Under the Twitter post from dmg04, some Guardians are calling for the nerf to be implemented quickly. After all, when the Stasis Warlock wreaked havoc in PvP, there was also an immediate response.
  • Even Hunter mains admit that the range of the shard explosion and the damage resistance during the jump itself are too high. They have to concede that the combo is currently too strong.
  • Other users are already asking for the nerf for the Stasis Titan, which is also overdue.
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When the exotic Hard Light terrorized PvP in March 2020, Guardians were probably last united in agreeing that something needed to be nerfed.

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These concerns exist: Even the largest Destiny streamer Gladd has spoken out. He agrees that Shatterdive needs to be adjusted in PvP. However, his concern is about PvE.

He addresses the old Destiny problem and receives support. Often, due to one area of the game, an ability or weapon is nerfed to the ground and becomes unusable in both PvE and PvP.

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That’s why there’s hope: With the adjustments to the Stasis Warlock, Bungie proved recently that they can separate PvP and PvE in their nerfs. Back then, the revision of the Shadebinder unfortunately overshot the mark.

However, in record time, Bungie gave the Warlock back part of its original power – thus a solid middle ground was found. We can only hope that they will do the same with the Stasis Hunter.

In PvE, the Stasis Warlock still freezes as long as it did before its PvP nerf.

What do you think about the Hunter problem? Do you agree with the loud Guardians that the combo is simply unfair and needs to be patched? Let us know how the current January Iron Banner plays with all those nasty Stasis skills.

The latest mission, the hunt “Coup de Grâce” is currently facing some issues. Players are not allowed to go through it too quickly, and wrongly an exotic ship is promised that does not guarantee to drop: Players race too quickly through new missions – Bungie needs to stop them

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Sea of Thieves with highest player count after Steam launch – Is this MMO worth it now?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

Sea of Thieves is currently seeing a strong increase in players on Steam. Is it worth it to jump into the pirate MMO now?

What is the current state of Sea of Thieves? After the pirate MMO’s Steam launch on June 3, 2020, with 66,632 concurrent players (according to Steamcharts), the number of players initially declined until the end of October.

Since November, however, there has been a strong increase again. In November, the number of concurrent active players on Steam increased by 4,426, and in the last 30 days, it was even 4,488. This corresponds to a peak of 52,916 players.

Even the ratings on Steam are rising and currently stand at 91 % of the 11,968 reviews submitted in the last 30 days.

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Sea of Thieves is a hit on Steam.

A pirate MMO that is simply fun

What do the players say? Here we summarize some recent voices from players who can boast at least 100 play hours in Sea of Thieves:

  • El_Kiki_Mac says: ‘If you’re looking for a game that captivates you with charm and action, you’re in the right place. It’s great for playing with long-time friends or finding new teammates.’
  • W͜͡i͜͡n͜͡d͜͡r͜͡y͜͡n explains: ‘This game can go from intense and heart-wrenching to chill and relaxed. Remember to bring friends or find some.’
  • Mateo420 writes: ‘This game is so fun and amazing! It offers endless hours of fun. It’s better with a crew, but still fun if you go solo.’
  • BlindPilot however has an issue with cheaters: ‘Unfortunately, I can’t recommend this game, mainly due to the lack of anti-cheat… it’s not uncommon to get shot by players you can’t see, for explosive barrels to spawn on your ship, and for players to jump from the ground to the crow’s nest. If that’s all okay with you, feel free to buy it.’

What has happened in the game in recent months? Sea of Thieves receives regular updates. After the Steam launch on June 3, 2020, the following was added:

Haunted Shores – This update introduced the undead Captain Flameheart, who makes life difficult for players in a new encounter with his fleet of ghost ships. The ghost ships are a permanent threat in the game.

Alpha of Custom Servers announced – Sea of Thieves will soon get custom servers that players can set up themselves to experience adventures with just friends. An alpha is set to begin shortly.

Ashen Winds – This update continues the saga surrounding Captain Flameheart. Four new undead enemies appear that you must face. Additionally, new pets have been added and control with just one analog stick has been introduced.

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Vaults of the Ancients was released in September for Sea of Thieves.

Vaults of the Ancients – With this update, dogs were added as new pets among other things. Additionally, you can now search for hidden vaults for which you first need the corresponding keys.

Fate of the Damned – This update brought the enemies “Shadow of the Fate” who spread across the seas. You need to find out where they come from and what their appearance means. Undead pets were also newly added.

Festival of Giving – The last update of 2020 brought the Christmas event with gifts. These included winter costumes and pets.

Is Sea of Thieves worth it now?

The pirate MMO offers plenty of content and regularly receives new additions. Players find it really cool to sail the seas as pirates with friends. Especially during the Steam Christmas Sale, many new players joined.

If you also want to be a pirate, fight against undead and other pirates, and command your own ship with friends, then Sea of Thieves is definitely worth a look.

Sea of Thieves ranks among the 5 best sailing MMOs for pirates and sailors – as of 2021 on MeinMMO.

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Jungle Guide to LoL Wild Rift: All about Routes, Champions and Ganks

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 7 minutes

In League of Legends: Wild Rift there are roughly 5 roles that players can take on. One of them is the so-called Jungler. This role is particularly important because it breaks the pattern of the lanes, and you can make a lot of mistakes accordingly. We at MeinMMO reveal everything important you need to know about the Jungler.

What makes the Jungler so special? As a Jungler, you do not traditionally run on one of the three lanes and fight for minions, gold, and towers there. Instead, you move in the areas between the lanes.

There are special neutral creatures at fixed spots, referred to as “Camps”. These creatures yield gold and XP like the minions on the lane, with two of them also providing buffs – the Red Buff and the Blue Buff.

The Jungle also includes the river and the three special creatures Rift Herald, Dragon, and Baron.

The Jungler is the only player who carries the special Summoner Spell “Smite”. This deals significant damage to neutral creatures and is therefore very important.

LoL Wild Rift Rollen
The Jungler moves in the green zones while occasionally attacking lanes (so-called ganks).

What tasks does a Jungler fulfill? As a Jungler, you primarily have 4 tasks:

  • You should occasionally gank the lanes to apply pressure and possibly save losing lanes or reinforce winning lanes. This requires that you can also assess the matchups on the lanes.
  • You should not fall too far behind in experience points and should therefore regularly clear the camps in the Jungle.
  • You guide the game a bit because you decide where to gank and when to secure a Dragon or Baron.
  • You need to smite at the right moment for Baron, Dragon, and Rift Herald so that the opponents do not steal them.

All these tasks are challenging on their own, but generally, good Junglers should master them concurrently. This makes the role perhaps the most difficult in LoL Wild Rift.

To help you navigate it better, we from MeinMMO will reveal everything important on the topic.

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The Summoner Spell Smite

The Summoner Spell Smite is extremely important for Junglers. It deals 440 to 1,000 true damage to monsters and heals you for 70 + 10% of your maximum health.

After you have killed 4 monsters with Smite, you receive an upgrade:

  • The red Smite allows you to apply it to enemy players. This temporarily reduces the damage your opponent deals to you and increases the damage you deal to him. This is perfect for aggressive Junglers.
  • The blue Smite can also be applied to enemy players and reduces their movement speed. This is good in team fights and when playing a tank who initiates the fight.

All about Camps and Creatures on the Map

These creatures exist: On each half of the map, there are identical creatures. They are separated by the river. In the river itself, there are also creatures.

  • In the lower part of the Jungle, the “Krugs” are located far to the south. These creatures split into smaller monsters upon kill that you also need to defeat. Defeating them grants you 200 gold.
  • In the middle of the Jungle is the Red Buff. This creature is a bit stronger, granting you a temporary buff that slows opponents during attacks and deals true damage (ignores resistances).
  • Near the Midlane is the third camp – the Raptors. There are a strong and several weak Raptors. Defeating them yields 160 gold.
  • In the upper part of the Jungle, there are the Wolves first. These are located near the Midlane. Defeating them gives you 140 gold.
  • In the middle is the Blue Buff. This is also stronger and grants you a temporary enhancement through which you regenerate mana faster.
  • West of the Blue Buff is Grump, a large frog. This one is medium-strength. Defeating it grants you 140 gold.

The normal creatures have a respawn time of 90 seconds, while the buffs respawn every 150 seconds.

In the middle of the river, there is also the Scuttle Crab. This creature is particularly important as it provides you vision over the respective objective (Dragon, Baron), 120 gold, and also restores health and mana. The special thing about the crab is that it does not attack you but moves only through the river. The first crab appears at minute 1:27 in Wild Rift.

Wild Rift Krabbe
The crab is underestimated by many but is one of the most important creatures in the game.

The major objectives: Besides the ordinary Jungle creatures, there are also the Dragon, Rift Herald, and Baron. Here you need to be careful as the positions of Dragon and Baron switch on mirrored maps.

The Dragon appears for the first time at minute 4 and with a specific element. Each element has a different effect upon kill:

  • The Cloud Dragon grants reduced cooldown on ultimate abilities in the team.
  • The Mountain Dragon grants more resistances.
  • The Infernal Dragon grants more attack and ability damage.
  • The Ocean Dragon grants health and mana regeneration.

If you kill 3 Dragons, the Elder Dragon appears. This also has an element and provides an even stronger buff.

A Dragon respawns every 4 minutes.

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The 4 elemental dragons in Wild Rift.

The Rift Herald appears at minute 6 in the Baron position. Whoever defeats it gets a special ability to summon the Herald. This then runs down the respective lane and attacks the tower there. That is also its only purpose and it appears only once per game.

At minute 10, the Baron replaces the Herald. The Baron is the strongest Jungle creature and gives the team a temporary buff after its death, allowing you to teleport back to base faster and also boosts minions near you. It is great for demolishing the enemy base.

After death, the Baron returns after 3 minutes.

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Baron Nashor is the strongest creature in the Jungle of LoL.

Paths in the Jungle

How to jungle most effectively? This is a question many Junglers ask at the start. One thing is certain, you should start with one of the two buffs. For many champions, the Red Buff is a good choice. This makes you stronger for your early rounds in the Jungle.

However, there are champions who are more reliant on mana, such as Evelynn or Master Yi. These should start at the Blue Buff.

Route with Red Buff:

  • You start at the Red Buff and use Smite there.
  • Then go to the Raptors.
  • Next, go down to the Krugs.
  • After the Krugs, clear the lower crab and use Smite there again.
  • From there, you have several options: gank on the Mid or Bot lane, visit the enemy Jungle, or continue with the Wolves and the upper part of the camp.

Route with Blue Buff:

  • You start at the Blue Buff and use Smite there.
  • Then you go to Grump.
  • Next, go down to the Wolves.
  • After the Wolves, head to the upper crab and use Smite there again.
  • From there, you have several options: gank on the Mid or Top lane, visit the enemy Jungle, or continue in the lower Jungle.

What happens next? You should constantly kill neutral creatures or help your lanes. Long travel times can be a huge disadvantage. Therefore, try to move effectively through the Jungle and collect as much gold and XP as possible. You will need it later in fights.

Also, pay attention to the timers of the crab, as well as to Dragon, Rift Herald, and Baron. Also, do not forget to shop in between to get stronger items. This also makes you faster in the Jungle.

The right ganking

The royal discipline of jungling is ganking. This involves creating a temporary numerical advantage on a lane and pressuring the opposing champion, aiming to either kill him or at least force out their Summoner Spells, making it easier for your teammate.

When exactly you should gank is hard to say. It depends on many factors:

  • Your safety with your champion.
  • The choice of your champion.
  • The champions on the respective lane.
  • The current position and health points of teammates and opponents on the lane.

However, the basic rule is: Do not gank if the opponent is already under his own tower or if you feel you could die doing so. You must always keep in mind that the enemy Jungler might be nearby. And your death sets you back miles in terms of XP and gold.

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Gragas was originally a mid-laner but is now extremely strong in the Jungle.

Which champions are good in the Jungle?

The strongest champions in the Jungle right now are:

  • Gragas
  • Lee Sin
  • Evelynn

All three belong to the S-Tier. Other Junglers include: Amumu, Graves, Jarvan IV, Jax, Master Yi, Olaf, Shyvana, Tryndamere, Vi, and Xin Zhao.

In our Tier List for Wild Rift, you will find detailed information on how strong each character is. However, beginners should turn to Master Yi or Graves. These are the best Junglers for beginners.

How do you like the role of the Jungler in Wild Rift? Have you already tried it out? Or do you have any further questions after this guide? Then feel free to write them in the comments.

Just on January 5, a new patch was released in Wild Rift. This brought new champions and some new features:

LoL Wild Rift brings 5 new champions with Update 2.0 – Patch Notes

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CoD Warzone brings the nerfs that so many have been waiting for – Update is live

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After the merger of Black Ops Cold War and the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone, some of the new weapons turned out to be too powerful. The developers have finally announced adjustments.

Update January 7, 12:00 PM – Here you can find all the details on the adjustments and reactions from players and experts regarding the nerfs.

Update January 6, 7:30 PM – The update with the balance patches is live. The developers released the changes on Twitter:

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  • DMR 14 – Reduced headshot damage, increased recoil
  • Type 63 – Reduced headshot damage, increased recoil
  • Mac-10 – Reduced headshot multiplier
  • Akimbo pistols – More spread when hip-firing, reduced damage range

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Which weapons are involved? With the start of Season 1 of Black Ops Cold War, more than 30 weapons from the new game made their way into Warzone. A few of them turned out to be too strong. These guns have since dominated the weapon selection and battlefields in the Battle Royale:

  • Tactical rifles DMR 14 & Type 63 – The semi-automatic weapons can take down opponents with a few shots and use assault rifle ammunition
  • Submachine gun Mac-10 – The small weapon offers the best time-to-kill among submachine guns and hits hard in close combat
  • Akimbo pistols from Cold War – Especially the burst weapon Diamatti is considered too strong in the Akimbo version, as it can be used as a secondary weapon in the game

In recent weeks, demands for nerfs to the weapons have grown louder. It seems like it will happen soon. MeinMMO shows you how the developers have commented on the nerf and which weapons you can use after the adjustments.

Nerf of tactical rifles, Mac-10 & Akimbo pistols announced

What have the developers announced? On Twitter, the CoD developer studio Raven Software announced that a balance update is coming soon. They aim to nerf the powerful weapons from Cold War:

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Translation of the Tweets

“Don’t worry! We’ve heard you and a balance update is coming soon that addresses the issues with the DMR 14, Type 63, MAC-10, and akimbo pistols.”

“To clarify – The changes are exclusively for Warzone.”

With this, the developers are specifically addressing the overpowered weapons that have disrupted the balance of Warzone for many players in recent weeks.

Nerf likely to bring assault rifles back to the forefront

When will the nerfs come? The developers haven’t revealed an exact date yet. In the last announcement of a requested nerf for the Grau 5.56, it took 11 days after the announcement on Twitter for the adjustment to happen. At that time, the balance update was delivered via a mid-season update.

Setups for the overpowered weapons of Warzone:

What can I use after the nerfs? Since there are some new insights into the range values of many automatic weapons in Warzone, the strong Kilo 141 will likely lose some appeal. However, the fully automatic all-round weapons, which have their greatest strength at medium ranges but can also assist at other distances, should make a comeback.

Through the adjustment of some attachments of the weapons from Cold War, even some of these weapons could be competitive. The CoD YouTuber “JGOD” has already thought about the meta after the nerfs and suggests in an English YouTube video several other weapons:

  • AMAX CR-56: Strong at all ranges, but a bit hard to handle
  • FFAR 1: Exciting “Cold War” assault rifle that offers a new alternative
  • FAL: If you enjoyed the single-shot meta, you can continue playing it with the FAL

It is also possible that the developers will introduce further changes along with the requested nerfs. It is also conceivable that the tactical rifles will remain interesting as the nerfs may not be overly strong.

If you want to try an interesting method to counter the meta weapons until then, a player has discovered exactly the right thing.

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Loot-Shooter Outriders delays its release – Soon you can play a demo for that

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The loot shooter Outriders was supposed to launch on February 2 as one of the first multiplayer titles of the year. However, the release has now been pushed back to April. You can already play a free demo in February.

What happened? The developers of Outriders announced on Twitter that the release of the game has been postponed to April 1, 2021. They emphasized that this is not a prank.

The additional time will be used to make refinements to the game and provide a fantastic player experience at launch. This is already the second delay of Outriders. Originally, the game was supposed to be released in the “Holidays 2020”.

But you don’t have to wait until April to get a first look at the shooter. There will be a free demo available in February.

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Free demo, so you can get an impression

What kind of demo is this? You can play a free demo of Outriders starting February 25, 2021:

  • You will be able to experience the first hours of the shooter, both in singleplayer and co-op
  • You can try all 4 classes
  • You can keep your progress if you purchase Outriders later

The developers emphasize in the tweet that you should use the demo to get to know Outriders before you buy it.

While Outriders looks visually and thematically similar to Destiny 2, it targets a slightly different audience. While Destiny 2 is constantly expanded as a service game, you will only need to buy Outriders once and will then have the finished game in your hands immediately. There will not be a shop or further content patches for the time being.

The demo offers the perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the game.

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The characters in Outriders – a resemblance to Destiny 2 is noticeable.

What does the game generally offer? Outriders is an RPG shooter that focuses on co-op gameplay in PvE and mixes several styles. You can choose different classes that offer a mix of classic firearms and special abilities. Together, you take on hordes of monsters in a three-player squad.

You can expect expeditions with different difficulty levels, reminiscent of the Greater Rifts from Diablo 3.

In Outriders, multiple paths can lead to the goal. The game features a drop-in/drop-out multiplayer mode that allows playing with friends at any time. If you want, you can also play alone or with complete strangers.

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For which platforms is Outriders releasing? Outriders will be released for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S at launch. A version for Google Stadia is also planned for 2021.

You can learn more about the new shooter in this article, where MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus compares Outriders to Destiny 2:

Outriders looks like Destiny 2 – But in a good way

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FIFA 21: TOTW 15 is now live, bringing an extremely strong Ronaldo

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

The TOTW 15 in FIFA 21 is now available in the game. The new Team of the Week brings some good cards – but one player stands out in particular.

When does TOTW 15 come? The new Team of the Week is available now, on January 6 at 7:00 PM, in Ultimate Team. It will remain for a week until it is replaced by the next TOTW.

Like every week, it brings special cards based on the real performances of the footballers. They come with improved stats and are worth more on the transfer market.

How do I get the TOTW? If you want cards from TOTW 15, you can get them from packs – the chance of that is really low.

You can also find them on the transfer market, but they will likely be quite expensive shortly after release. Finally, there are TOTW cards as Player Picks in the Weekend League rewards.

The TOTW 15 with Cristiano Ronaldo

The TOTW 15 starting XI:

  • GK: Dragowski (84)
  • CB: Mee (82)
  • LB: Tierney (82)
  • CB: Akanji (82)
  • CDM: Kimmich (91)
  • CDM: Soucek (84)
  • CAM: Zielinski (83)
  • LM: Morales (82)
  • ST: C. Ronaldo (94)
  • ST: Lukaku (87)
  • ST: Iago Aspas (87)

The TOTW 15 bench:

  • GK: Jordi Masip (84)
  • LB: Leibold (81)
  • CDM: Santamaria (82)
  • CM: Sergio Oliveira (82)
  • CAM: Younes (81)
  • ST: Zapata (85)
  • RF: Lucas Vazquez (83)
  • LB: Ruffels (76)
  • LM: Caio (79)
  • ST: Strandberg (78)
  • LF: Bowery (73)
  • ST: Joseph (64)

The 3 best players in TOTW 15

These are the top players in the new TOTW: Here we take a look at the 3 players with the best stats in the new TOTW.

FIFA 21 TOTW 15
  • Cristiano Ronaldo is the undisputed highlight in this TOTW. His stats are massively good across the board (except if you want to play him as a defender. You’d better not do that). He is one of the absolute best players in the game and his second TOTW card surpasses his first.
  • Joshua Kimmich has the second-best card in the TOTW with 91, this is also his second appearance in the Team of the Week. Kimmich excels in midfield with strong stats in dribbling, defending, physicality, and passing. A perfect link between offense and defense.
  • The third place goes narrowly to the Spanish striker Iago Aspas, who received an 87-rated card. He has good stats in the offensive attributes and can be used versatilely as a finisher or playmaker. Romelu Lukaku also received an 87-rated card, but the individual stats are overall a bit weaker.

The Bundesliga in TOTW 15

This is how the Bundesliga is represented in TOTW 15: We have already listed Joshua Kimmich as one of the top 3 players in TOTW. But he is not the only Bundesliga player in TOTW.

FIFA 21 TOTW 15
  • BVB defender Akanji is included and brings very good center-back stats in pace, defending, and physicality. The overall rating of 82 is not excessively high, but the card should still be useful!
  • In the CDM position, Santamaria from SC Freiburg is featured. His highest stat is an 80 in dribbling, while the speed is quite low at 65.
  • In the CAM position, Younes from Eintracht Frankfurt is included. He offers a very good dribbling stat, and his pace is decent. The other stats are somewhat lower, with an overall rating of 81.

Additionally, there is defender Leibold from HSV from the second division in the TOTW squad.

The TOTW is not the only special team you can find in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Soon the Team of the Year – the voting for TOTY will also start soon.

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CoD Warzone: Expert finds cheat for easy victories, refuses to reveal anything

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

A lobby cheat is currently circulating within the community of Call of Duty: Warzone. With this, you should easily get into lobbies for easy victories. CoD expert Drift0r has now confirmed that such a trick exists. However, he does not disclose how it works to protect his favorite game.

What kind of cheating is this? In the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone, one unfortunately encounters cheaters or hackers every now and then. Such players often use programs that the game cannot detect to gain an unfair advantage during matches.

The latest “cheat trend” is going in a different direction. The cheaters do not acquire superhuman skills through machines, but have found a way to organize match lobbies that they can easily defeat with their normal abilities.

With this trick, they bypass skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) and cheat their way into lobbies that are well below their skill level – so-called bot lobbies. Here, “bots” refers to players who have a low K/D ratio in Warzone. A victory or top placement becomes much more likely.

Bypassing the SBMM and only easy matches for lobby cheaters

The YouTuber and CoD expert “Drift0r” has now figured out how this works and is shocked by his findings. In an English video, he explains the background and states that he does not want to contribute to the dissemination of this technique. You can watch his video here:

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How is this supposed to work? This is not yet generally known. According to Drift0r’s statements, it is possible that the cheat has been known within small circles for quite some time.

However, the necessary knowledge is currently spreading. He states: “It is bubbling under the surface, the knowledge lies at the bottom of the lake and is slowly coming to the surface.” He believes that it might take another week or two before a large part of the community is aware of the trick.

During his research, he received instructions and videos from some viewers showing him that several players are already aware of it. So far, however, the cheaters are avoiding large social media channels to keep the trick secret.

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Drift0r does not want to contribute to breaking Warzone

Why doesn’t he reveal it? For him, it is clear – if the cheat becomes known to a large number of players, it will ruin Warzone. He would contribute to ruining his current favorite game by spreading it.

In his video, Drift0r goes further into the consequences. Weak players or beginners would increasingly find themselves in lobbies with strong cheaters and stand little chance of winning or achieving motivating placements.

Moreover, such manipulations of matchmaking create problems for the professional scene. Tournaments in Warzone are currently not played against each other on private servers but over several matches with a points system. Here, it often involves several tens of thousands of US dollars, and such tricks can significantly improve one’s chances. Some analysis tools can lead to unfair conditions here.

Instead of revealing the cheat, Drift0r has sent all his information to a contact at Activision and now sees the developers as obligated to do something about this gap in the system. However, there has been no statement from the responsible developers yet.

One problem of Warzone was recently addressed by the CoD makers. The OP weapons from Cold War, like the DMR 14, are set to be nerfed soon.

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WoW: New mount allows riding in the Maw – Here’s how to get it

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

On January 6, 2021, one of the features of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands was expanded. In Torghast, the Tower of the Damned, the “Twisted Corridors” are now open. There is a unique mount: the Corridor Creeper, which you can even ride in the Maw.

This is the new mount: The Corridor Creeper is a reward for Torghast, the Tower of the Damned. Since January 6, 2021, you can visit the Twisted Corridors here, a brand new wing of the tower – albeit with some issues.

The Corridors are different from all other wings. Each level in the Corridors consists basically of three levels with different wings. So, you not only have to conquer six levels in each level, but a total of 18.

The Corridors themselves have, like all other wings, eight different levels. You get the Corridor Creeper for completing the eighth level, for which you must have mastered all other levels beforehand. That’s 144 Torghast levels.

Why is this mount so interesting? The Creeper itself looks like the bear-like dogs that the Jailer’s servants ride. You can even use the mount in the Maw, making it one of the few that work there.

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The Corridor Creeper is not necessarily pretty, but useful.

Normal mounts do not respond to your call in the endgame area of Shadowlands. Only the Corridor Creeper and one other mount can be used there – the Maw-bound Soulhunter. The latter is, however, a rare drop from one of the “Hunts”, the events from the Beast Labyrinth. The Corridor Creeper can be farmed at any time – it just takes some time.

Otherwise, mounts can only be used in the Maw in exceptional cases, like the travel form of the Druid or “Wild Hunt” from Worgen. These are shapeshifting spells.

Riding in the Maw with the Corridor Creeper

Here’s how to unlock the Corridors: You should get access to the Corridors immediately with the update from January 6. Just take the quest “Tracks of the Lion” from Bolvar Fordragon in Oribos. This sends you to Torghast.

The entrance to the Twisted Corridors is on the right side when you enter the tower – just behind the door to the Rune Smith, where you can craft legendary items.

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What other rewards are there? The Corridor Creeper is the top reward from the Twisted Corridors. Before that, you receive:

  • Death Seeker – A pet for completing level 2
  • Helmet of the Mastered – A toy for completing level 4
  • Top Stalker – A title for completing level 6

In addition, there are achievements for completing the levels. Soul Ash or other items are not available in the Twisted Corridors, as they are purely for prestige and are not meant to provide any advantage – except for the mount.

If the Corridor Creeper seems too complicated to obtain, you can find here on MeinMMO 5 mounts in WoW Shadowlands that are really easy to farm.

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Largest battle in EVE causes servers to crash – but developers stay out

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 3 minutes

According to CCP, neither players nor the developers themselves can predict what will happen when the servers are subjected to such a load and what the performance will look like in those situations.

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What could happen next? The leaders of both factions stated to Polygon that they accept CCP’s decision, albeit reluctantly.

Vince Draken, one of the leaders of PAPI, said in the Polygon interview that they will “sadly have to play the game in a rather boring way now.” The reason for this is CCP’s statement that they cannot guarantee server stability during such massive battles as the one at M2-XFE.

One of the leaders of Imperium, Asher Elias, was also not 100% happy with the outcome of the battle. In a Twitch stream, he said: “From my perspective, that’s just disappointing. I wish we had gotten the fight.”

It is quite possible that after such a big battle, there will be a lull in EVE for a while. More or less. But we can definitely look forward to how World War Bee 2 unfolds.

By the way, the previous largest battle in EVE was the carnage of B-R5RB.

Furthermore, the developers write that they will intervene as little as possible. The only exception could be players who are completely unable to log into the game, should such cases arise. They will receive assistance from CCP. All other players will have to move themselves.

According to CCP, neither players nor the developers themselves can predict what will happen when the servers are subjected to such a load and what the performance will look like in those situations.

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What could happen next? The leaders of both factions stated to Polygon that they accept CCP’s decision, albeit reluctantly.

Vince Draken, one of the leaders of PAPI, said in the Polygon interview that they will “sadly have to play the game in a rather boring way now.” The reason for this is CCP’s statement that they cannot guarantee server stability during such massive battles as the one at M2-XFE.

One of the leaders of Imperium, Asher Elias, was also not 100% happy with the outcome of the battle. In a Twitch stream, he said: “From my perspective, that’s just disappointing. I wish we had gotten the fight.”

It is quite possible that after such a big battle, there will be a lull in EVE for a while. More or less. But we can definitely look forward to how World War Bee 2 unfolds.

By the way, the previous largest battle in EVE was the carnage of B-R5RB.

Furthermore, the developers write that they will intervene as little as possible. The only exception could be players who are completely unable to log into the game, should such cases arise. They will receive assistance from CCP. All other players will have to move themselves.

According to CCP, neither players nor the developers themselves can predict what will happen when the servers are subjected to such a load and what the performance will look like in those situations.

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What could happen next? The leaders of both factions stated to Polygon that they accept CCP’s decision, albeit reluctantly.

Vince Draken, one of the leaders of PAPI, said in the Polygon interview that they will “sadly have to play the game in a rather boring way now.” The reason for this is CCP’s statement that they cannot guarantee server stability during such massive battles as the one at M2-XFE.

One of the leaders of Imperium, Asher Elias, was also not 100% happy with the outcome of the battle. In a Twitch stream, he said: “From my perspective, that’s just disappointing. I wish we had gotten the fight.”

It is quite possible that after such a big battle, there will be a lull in EVE for a while. More or less. But we can definitely look forward to how World War Bee 2 unfolds.

By the way, the previous largest battle in EVE was the carnage of B-R5RB.

In EVE Online, a war has been raging for months, culminating last week. So many players participated in the two-part battle that the servers could not handle the load.

What it’s about: In EVE Online, a massive war has been going on since July 2020, which players have dubbed World War Bee 2. The conflict pits the two factions PAPI Coalition and The Imperium against each other.

By now, over €800,000 worth of materials have been expended in the war. On New Year’s, the conflict escalated in the Battle of M2-XFE, which saw thousands of players and ships participating.

The battle was interrupted by server maintenance and continued on January 2. However, it did not go as both sides had hoped.

This is what happened on January 2: The situation before the second part of the battle was as follows:

  • Imperium players were ordered to log into the game immediately after the server maintenance.
  • PAPI players were to remain logged out and wait until the Structure Timer of the Keepstar station, which was being fought over, elapsed. This occurred on January 2.
  • PAPI returned with fresh troops to rescue their stranded ships.
  • During this time, Imperium additionally gathered more than 4,000 members of Goonswarm near the battlefield.
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Titan ships are the largest in EVE. Here you see an Avatar Titan

The result was that around 14,770 players were present in M2-XFE or its immediate vicinity, according to CCP. The game servers could not handle this. In the nodes T5ZI-S and M2-XFE, where most players were positioned, there were massive lags and server problems.

  • Many PAPI ships got stuck in the warp tunnel when attempting to enter the system.
  • Ships that managed the jump disappeared again or appeared in the wrong system.
  • Other ships that could enter the system suddenly appeared without their weapons or defense systems.
  • Additional issues

As a result, Imperium was able to destroy a whopping 169 Titan ships from PAPI. However, about 93 of them reappeared unharmed in other systems, likely also due to server problems (via. NewEdenPost).

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The different types of Titan ships that were destroyed. About 93 of them appeared in other systems unharmed (Image source: NewEdenPost)

CCP remains true to its principles

This is what the developers say: After the battle, the developer CCP released a statement regarding the events. The devs explained that the cause of the incidents was server overload.

Such a large number of players in such a small space had never come together before. According to CCP, about 35% of all logged-in players were in the 3 systems where the action took place.

According to our usual policies, customer support will not compensate for losses or move players between systems. It is our principle not to interfere in fleet battles, and we have adhered to this principle during this war – applying to both sides.

CCP Blog Post

Furthermore, the developers write that they will intervene as little as possible. The only exception could be players who are completely unable to log into the game, should such cases arise. They will receive assistance from CCP. All other players will have to move themselves.

According to CCP, neither players nor the developers themselves can predict what will happen when the servers are subjected to such a load and what the performance will look like in those situations.

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What could happen next? The leaders of both factions stated to Polygon that they accept CCP’s decision, albeit reluctantly.

Vince Draken, one of the leaders of PAPI, said in the Polygon interview that they will “sadly have to play the game in a rather boring way now.” The reason for this is CCP’s statement that they cannot guarantee server stability during such massive battles as the one at M2-XFE.

One of the leaders of Imperium, Asher Elias, was also not 100% happy with the outcome of the battle. In a Twitch stream, he said: “From my perspective, that’s just disappointing. I wish we had gotten the fight.”

It is quite possible that after such a big battle, there will be a lull in EVE for a while. More or less. But we can definitely look forward to how World War Bee 2 unfolds.

By the way, the previous largest battle in EVE was the carnage of B-R5RB.

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Dataminers find secret hints and insider jokes in the code of Destiny 2

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2, data miners often spoil future quests and find content even before it goes live. However, funny references have now been found in the code, and wild speculations have been examined. Who is the Dark Vanguard, which Exotics seem to be a couple, and what about the 15th Wish?

What was found? In the Destiny subreddit Raidsecrets, the puzzle solvers of the Destiny universe gather. They play a major role whenever the community solves major puzzles. The user Monteven has been closely examining the codenames used by Bungie and game files for months.

He presents his most interesting findings for internal designations on reddit. MeinMMO organizes the cryptic codenames for you.

The Mysterious Race of the Veil and the Dark Vanguard in Destiny 2

For some time now, the rumor of a new enemy race has been circulating in Destiny. The Veil is said to be the personification of darkness. In German, “Veil” roughly translates to the veil.

  • Before the release of Beyond Light, some Guardians assumed that we would be fighting the veiled people in the DLC.
  • But there is nothing to be found about the Veil in the latest expansion – or is there?

The code reveals: Bungie itself uses numerous data names with “Veil” in their codes. The large statues through which the darkness communicates with us are called “ms-veil-statue”. The well-known pyramid ships (their nickname) are labeled “veil_ship” in the game files.

The leaks of the past have not yet been confirmed, but the Veil are by no means off the table.

These mysterious and veiled statues are internally called “Veil”

Who is the Dark Vanguard? The Vanguard are the heroic defenders of the Last City and serve in the light of the Traveler. No other character embodies this better than the dutiful Commander Zavala, who follows the rules to the letter.

But as a counter-movement operates the “Dark Vanguard” (that’s the codename). This trio includes:

  • The strange Exo, who is explicitly accompanied by a non-ghost.
  • The dubious Vagabond, who is a thorn in the side of the Vanguard.
  • Eris Morn, the witch who was long exposed to darkness in the depths of the moon.

These three characters are not evil, but do not shy away from unorthodox methods for the “right cause”. They also use the powers of darkness in Beyond Light – in the form of Stasis – against our enemies.

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The “dark vanguard” has gathered on Europa

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What does the data say about the cursed 15th Wish?

The search for secrets in raids drives many Guardians for years. In Destiny 1, it was the last chest in the Glass Chamber, and in Destiny 2, it is the 15th Wish that keeps Guardians awake at night.

This info is available about raids:

  • The Redditor discovered that the Forsaken raid “Last Wish” is titled “Beanstalk” in the files.
  • This fits well according to the community, as in the folk tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, one climbs higher and higher only to face a giant creature from another world at the end. This refers to the fight against Shuro Chi, where players climb higher and the final battle against Riven, where the Guardians then fall deep again.
  • The fairy-tale wishes in the raid are humorously referred to by Bungie as “Gameshark codes”. A funny reference to the old cheats that allowed players to skip levels or obtain unlimited items at the push of a button. This reference fits quite well.
  • The post also reinforces that no 15th Wish currently exists in the data.
  • The encounters and some mechanics of the Deep Stone Crypt, the new raid from Beyond Light, have long been known to data miners.

More about the 15th Wish can be found here on MeinMMO: For 2 years, Destiny 2 players have been puzzling and are now facing disappointment

Guardians enter a combination into the Wall of Wishes and skip raid phases

Codenames for weapon Exotics cause chuckling

This pleases veterans: In Destiny 1, there was a legendary sniper rifle named Black Spindle, which refilled the magazine after 3 precision hits. Does that ring a bell? Exactly, the weapon later returned as an Exotic as Black Spindle. In Destiny 2, you now know the weapon as Whisper of the Worm.

Bungie still self-deprecatingly refers to the weapon as “black_hammer” in the game files even today, nearly 7 years later:

“Sources” [1]”contentsandboxweaponsplayersniper_riflesexoticsblacker_hammerersequencessniper_rifle_black_hammer_firing.sequence.tft”

These Exotics are likely married: Also a classic is the Exotic Thunderlord. Going by the codenames, a new weapon is the wife by the side of the MG: Cloudstrike is internally called “Thunderlady”.

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    The Thunderlord with ornament
After Storm and Stress, the next dream couple in Destiny 2: Thunderlord and “Thunderlady”

Both guns bring down lightning from the sky and deal Arc damage. Thunderlord appears more martial and hefty, while Cloudstrike hasn’t yet gained any relationship pounds.

What do you think of the findings from the game data? Are you generally against such a practice because data miners usually spoil secrets rather than dig up funny exotic references?

Currently, Guardians are also puzzling over why they are swimming in enhancement materials: Players love secret changes but are puzzled whether it will stay

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WoW makes Torghast even bigger, but problems spoil the fun

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

As of today, January 6, 2021, the Twisted Corridors in Torghast are accessible. Many players in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands cannot enjoy them, as they keep getting disconnected. An employee from Blizzard has already forwarded the issues.

What is the problem? With the opening of the Twisted Corridors, many players repeatedly lose connection to the new dungeon Torghast. Reports about the issue are currently increasing both in the game and in the forums (4:50 PM).

With the message “You have been removed from the group,” they find themselves back at the entrance of the tower after a loading screen. The error occurs even for players who are not in a group, as Torghast can also be tackled solo.

Apparently, all wings of Torghast are affected, not just the Twisted Corridors. We currently cannot say exactly what the issue is. The bug doesn’t seem to affect all players; some can play normally.

WoW Shadowlands Torghast Environment
Torghast is one of the endgame features of WoW Shadowlands, but currently not accessible for many players.

This is what Blizzard says: In the official forums, the German Community Manager Zaytoru has already responded that the problem has been reported and forwarded (via WoW forums). The cause is supposed to be found and resolved as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, there is still no information on the Torghast issues on Blizzard’s official customer service Twitter channel.

A new wing and Torghast would be important for many players

Why is Torghast important? In Torghast, players need to complete their weekly quest to free important characters from the story who are trapped there. A new cutscene with Sylvanas and Anduin also takes place there.

Twinks can complete several quests in a row – just not currently, which prevents them from progressing in the story. Additionally, in Torghast, there is Soul Ash, which you need to craft legendary items.

In the new wing, the Twisted Corridors, there is also currently a new mount that can be used even in The Maw. That too is currently unreachable for affected players.

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This is the new wing: The Twisted Corridors are what remains of the originally “endless” mode of Torghast. Here you must complete three levels of other wings in a row. So a total of 18 levels, instead of just six in the other wings.

The Corridors do not reward you with Soul Ash like the other wings but only with cosmetics, mounts, and similar items. They are somewhat like the “prestige mode” of Torghast and are meant to show how well you handle the dungeon.

When Torghast will function again, we cannot say. If the problem is not larger, it should only take a few hours. Typically, Blizzard resolves connection bugs quite quickly.

In the meantime, you can pass the waiting time by getting yourself a rare mount. The Depth dweller is available again, but only for a short time.

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Rust: Rent and Set Up a Server – Here’s How

Florian Franck Florian Franck Reading time 6 minutes

Rust offers survival players the option to rent servers or create their own dedicated servers. MeinMMO explains how this works and what you need to consider.

Rust was released on December 11, 2013, in Early Access and left the test phase at the end of 2018. Facepunch Studios regularly releases new, free content for Rust.

What are the benefits of having my own server? With your own server, you have complete control over who can play on the Rust server. You can also choose various options to shape the game according to your own preferences.

What options do I have? On your own server, you can choose whether you want to play PvP or PvE. That is, player versus player or player versus the “environment.” If you rent a server, only the options of the game server provider are available to you. You have less effort, don’t have to worry about updates, and the server is easier to administer. With a dedicated server, you have more setup and management effort, but you have full control over all settings.

Rent your own Rust server

Many game server providers offer Rust servers for rent. The installation and setup are handled by the provider, and you can make the most important settings with a mouse click via a web interface in your internet browser.

This saves a lot of work, and if something doesn’t work, you can contact the respective support team of the provider.

Rent Rust servers – these providers are available: We have chosen three German-speaking providers. When choosing a provider, pay attention to your requirements. Mod support, duration, and number of slots can vary. Therefore, compare the different providers and costs.

  • ZAP-Hosting: Slot from 0.36 Euro, from 24 slots for 8.64 Euro per month
  • Nitrado: Slot from 0.75 Euro, from 20 slots for 15.50 Euro per month
  • DeinServerHost.de: Only RAM is charged, 4 GB from 10 Euro per month

There are new offers online every day, and you may find a provider that better suits your personal needs.

What to consider when renting a Rust server: Administering a Rust server can take a lot of time. Facepunch, the developer studio behind Rust, regularly wipes all servers with new content updates. This usually happens about once a month. If you want to play the new update, you always have to wipe your own server, i.e., completely restart it.

When installing your own server, you can decide whether it should appear in the official in-game list. To play stress-free on your server, we recommend considering the following points when choosing the game server provider:

  • Sufficient slots: With the slots, you determine how many players can come to your server at most. More than 200 slots are not recommended. On average, a Rust server has 50 slots.
  • Prepaid payment: If you want to rent your own Rust server without a minimum term, you must pay in advance. If you no longer want to continue with Rust, you can let the server expire and are not bound to a contract duration. However, you must pay attention to sufficient credit if it should continue running.
  • DDoS protection: A good rental server has a certain level of protection against malicious attacks. Many providers offer DDoS protection.
  • Mod support: Mods like “Rust Oxide” allow you to adjust the collection rates. If you want to play with mods, check whether the respective provider supports mods.
  • Additional storage space for mods: If you don’t want to play “Vanilla,” you should check whether there is sufficient storage for mods when placing your order. In Rust, you should plan around 5 GB of storage space for mods.
  • Server location in Germany: Most game servers in Germany are located in Frankfurt. A short and direct connection to the server location guarantees you a low ping and fewer lags.

Create a Rust Dedicated Server

For a dedicated Rust server, you need a virtual server with Linux or Windows installed.

If you want to create your own Rust server, we will explain step by step how it works. A virtual server with Linux or Windows installed is a prerequisite. In this guide, we will focus on installation under Windows.

If you want to see the steps in a video, check out the German video by YouTuber “ZargoZ”:

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These requirements should be met by your server: The standard size of the Rust map is 3 square kilometers. The Windows server should therefore have at least 8 GB RAM. Depending on the size and load, you should reserve at least 7 GB RAM for Rust. If you have a larger map and use mods, you should plan for at least 16 GB RAM.

Installation of SteamCMD: SteamCMD is a free Steam application and the most important tool for installing your own Rust server.

  • Create a folder for SteamCMD, for example on c:steamcmd
  • Create a folder for the Rust server, for example c:rustserver
  • Download SteamCMD for Windows from Steam
  • Extract SteamCMD into the folder you created
  • Run steamcmd.exe
After installing SteamCMD, you should see this command line window.

Installation of Rust Dedicated Server: To install the Rust server, enter the following commands one after the other in SteamCMD:

  • login anonymous
  • force_install_dir “c:rustserver”
  • app_update 258550
  • quit

With this, you have downloaded all the necessary files for a Vanilla server. Additional steps are necessary to install mods.

Switch Rust Server Branch

Rust has a “Staging Branch” where you can play new updates in advance. These versions may still contain bugs and lead to performance issues and crashes. Only switch to the Staging Branch if you are aware of the risks.

To switch to the Staging Branch, run SteamCMD and use the following commands:

For the Staging Branch:

  • login anonymous
  • but force_install_dir “c:rustserver”
  • app_update 258550 -beta staging
  • quit

For the Pre-Release Branch:

  • login anonymous
  • force_install_dir “c:rustserver”
  • app_update 258550 -beta prerelease
  • quit

Automatically start and update Rust Server: To have your Rust server start automatically, a “.bat file” is needed on Windows servers. This can be created by right-clicking in the directory – New – Text Document.

Create this in your server installation directory (“c:rustserver”) and name it “RustServer.bat”. Then right-click on it and select “Edit.”

Rename the .txt file to “RustServer.bat”.

Enter the following code into the .bat file and edit the server name, “Description Website” and server image. The website and server image can also remain empty alternatively.

  • echo off
  • :start 
  • C:steamcmdsteamcmd.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir c:rustserver +app_update 258550 +quit
  • RustDedicated.exe -batchmode +server.port 28015 +server.level “Procedural Map” +server.seed 1234 +server.worldsize 4000 +server.maxplayers 10  +server.hostname “Name of the server, how it should appear in the server list” +server.description “Description of the server that is displayed when connecting” +server.url “http://yourwebsite.com” +server.headerimage “http://yourwebsite.com/serverimage.jpg” +server.identity “server1” +rcon.port 28016 +rcon.password letmein +rcon.web 1
  • goto start

Explanation of individual parameters of the .bat:

  • +server.level “Procedural Map”: Determines the type of map. You can choose between: “Procedural Map”,”Barren”,”HapisIsland”,”SavasIsland” and “SavasIsland_koth”
  • +server.seed 1234: Defines the seed of the map. Values from 0 to 2147483647 are possible
  • +server.worldsize 4000: Determines the size of the procedurally generated map and the map “Barren”. Values from 1000 to 6000 are possible.

Connecting to the Rust server: Note down the IP and port of your Rust server. 28015 is the default port, 28016 for RCON. Launch Rust and search in the game either for your server’s IP or the name you set.

Make sure that both your game and the server version are up to date. Otherwise, you won’t find the server. The easiest way to find the server in the game is under the respective name.

Becoming admin on Rust server: To become an admin, connect to your server and open the console with F1. With the command “users,” you can see all active players on the server. To become an admin, you need the 17-digit SteamID. The website SteamID.io allows you to find your Steam64ID for free.

Copy this from the game and enter the following command in SteamCMD: 

  • ownerid 12345678901234567 “Admin Name”
With your own Rust server, you have full control

Rust Admin Commands

The vanilla version of Rust has some admin commands that we will explain to you below. <UID> stands for the SteamID64 of the respective user.

  • kick <UID> “Player name” “Reason”
  • kickall “” “Reason”
  • ban “Player name” “Reason”
  • banid <UID> “Player name” “Reason”
  • status ; Information about all players on the server.
  • say “Message” ; Sends a message in the chat.
  • users ; Displays user information for all players on the server.
  • banlist ; List of banned players.
  • banlistex ; List of banned players with additional information.
  • listid ; List of banned players, sorted by SteamID64.
  • event.run ; Sends an airdrop from a random direction.

Why has Rust suddenly become so popular?

Despite its age, Rust has been able to secure a strong player base over the years and has been the largest survival MMO on Steam for some time. Since the end of 2020, even more players have flocked to Rust. The reason for this is likely a sudden hype triggered by a quirky plan from several streamers:

The trend started in the USA and is spreading further and further. Currently, Rust has more players on Steam than ever before.

MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has taken 23 hours of beatings in Rust. In his guide, he explains how you can do better. He was also able to rely on the help of a Rust veteran who has spent over 4,000 hours distributing beatings in Rust.

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“The God of LoL” now wants to destroy the team he created

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The new coach of the Korean LoL team T1, featuring superstar Faker, has set some ambitious goals for 2021 in League of Legends: He wants to destroy his former team, DAMWON Gaming, which he led to become world champions. The problem: DAMWON looks incredibly strong in 2021 and has already won a tournament.

This is the situation: Yang “Daeny” Dae-in (27) was the coach of DAMWON Gaming in 2020 and became world champion with them. DAMWON Gaming was outstandingly strong at the Worlds 2020, with Showmaker probably being the star of the event. Additionally, they had excellent players like jungler Canyon and top-laner Nuguri. They were a class above everyone else and easily rolled over the European champions G2 Esports in the semifinals.

After becoming world champion, Daeny, along with his coaching colleague Lee “zefa” Jae-min (32), left DAMWON Gaming to join the Korean cult team T1.

T1 could not qualify for the World Championship in 2020. Now Daeny wants to lead them back to the top of the world.

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Damwon Gaming are the reigning world champions of 2020 and the strongest team in LoL.

Creating the best team in the world, now he must destroy it

This is what Daeny says: The new coach was asked how his first days at T1 are going. He has so far expressed enthusiasm. When he was at DAMWON, he had to build the best team in the world from scratch. Now at T1, he is already working with some very talented players, which he really enjoys.

DAMWON plays the fastest LoL in the world. Daeny now wants to introduce this fast play style at T1 as well. But even if he can’t achieve that, his goal is now to destroy the team he created.

When asked why he has 3 junglers at T1, Daeny laughs. He will prioritize the “Mid-Jungle” duo at T1. He needs a lot of backup junglers if he wants to take down Canyon, the jungler of DAMWON Gaming. Therefore, he has assigned specific missions to his junglers.

What is T1 doing with Faker? Daeny laughs again at this question. He says: “That’s a secret!”

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Faker is the star of T1, but the last few years have not been going well for him.

“The God of LoL”

How does T1 plan to beat DAMWON? Daeny says he can’t reveal too much. The secret strategies must not be disclosed. But his biggest goal at DAMWON was for every player to be able to carry the team. The team needed to merge into one unit.

He has already said that DAMWON Gaming are the villains, and he wants to stand over their corpses in the end, so he now thinks about how he can eliminate them.

At the press conference, T1’s top-laner Canna said:

“When Daeny first came to the team, he said he was the God of LoL.”

Canna

Indeed, Daeny understands so much about LoL that he could truly be considered the God of LoL. For this, the players of T1 need to be able to fully absorb all of Daeny’s feedback.

But Canna actually believes: They could win the LCK in the summer.

What are T1’s chances? They currently do not look good at all. DAMWON Gaming consisted of many young players in 2020, who were mechanically incredibly strong and only lacked experience, especially in playing in front of large audiences. It seemed that the team gets stronger with each match.

DAMWON Gaming has already started excellently in 2021. They lost their star top-laner Nuguri to FunPlus Phoenix in the transfer market. However, they acquired FunPlus Phoenix’s top-laner Khan. They also extended the contract of support player Beryl.

Additionally, they have kkoma, the former coach of T1, who is also considered clever and experienced in strategy.

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Nuguri, the top-laner of DAMWON Gaming, switched to FunPlus Phoenix.

DAMWON Gaming already demonstrated how well this new combo works at the first tournament of 2021: They won the KEsPA Cup convincingly. They played 11 matches and lost only one game in the semifinals.

For T1, however, it was a completely different story; they were eliminated in the group phase and could only win one of their 4 games.

T1 also faces the challenge in 2021 of how to handle Faker: He is a mega-star in South Korea, but already 24 years old. Last year, the 17-year-old mid-laner Clozer took over parts of the season for him and triumphed in the mid lane while Faker sat on the bench.

LoL: Team puts the best player of all time on the bench – only wins now

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Asus increases 2021 prices for graphics cards – Therefore, other manufacturers will follow

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Asus is the first manufacturer to announce price increases for PC components. Affected are graphics cards and also motherboards. However, Asus is unlikely to be the last manufacturer to raise prices in 2021.

Asus is the first manufacturer to announce price increases for certain hardware products in 2021. Among other things, the prices for the new graphics cards of the RTX 3000 series and also current gaming motherboards will be increased.

This is what Asus says: Juan Jose Guerrero, Technical Product Marketing Manager at Asus, writes (via Techpowerup.com):

We have an announcement regarding MSRP price changes that will take effect at the beginning of 2021 for our award-winning series of graphics cards and motherboards. Our new MSRP reflects increased costs for components, operating costs, and logistical activities, as well as a continuation of import tariffs.

We have worked closely with our supply and logistics partners to minimize the price increases. ASUS greatly appreciates your ongoing support as we navigate this time of unprecedented market change.

Especially the prices for the new graphics cards of the RTX 3000 series are increasing significantly. For example, the GeForce RTX 3090 now costs 1979 US dollars instead of 1799 US dollars.

This is Asus: Asus is a Taiwanese manufacturer of PC hardware, which, besides motherboards and graphics cards, also offers smartphones like the ROG Phone 2, laptops, routers, and many more products in its portfolio.

Asus’ decision is not surprising

Asus’ decision to raise the prices of its products is not surprising. And anyone looking at the current hardware market would not be surprised if other hardware manufacturers also raise prices.

The price increases are generally met with displeasure by interested parties: User John writes in the Techpowerup Forum:

Are we all becoming scalpers now? Will we rush to buy things to resell them in six months? This is ridiculous.

Scalpers, bots, miners, sellers, and now the manufacturers themselves.

John_ via Techpowerup.com

PC Hardware: Why are prices rising in 2021?

There are several reasons for the price increases. Here are three we want to mention.

  • On December 31, 2020, the exceptions to US tariff regulations that had been imposed on products from China expired. Major hardware manufacturers, many of which have a large part of their production in China, are now raising prices (via Newyorktimes.com)
  • Certain components are currently only available in limited quantities. This includes DDR6 memory, which is used in graphics cards. In late 2020, a power outage at the manufacturer Micron brought down one-tenth of the global production (via heise.de).
  • The ongoing Corona epidemic is another reason impacting production and the revenues of manufacturers.
Graphics cards like the RTX 3080 are in high demand but were hardly available in 2020.

RTX 3080 Availability – Are there better prospects in 2021?

2020 actually offered a lot of exciting gaming hardware for normal players and enthusiasts. However, low availability and bots ruined business for many hardware fans. Meanwhile, you can buy the RTX 3080 on Ebay for double the price.

The fact that some manufacturers are now raising prices for their products is initially not good news for PC gamers considering upgrading their PCs in 2021.

On the other hand, Microsoft and Sony have at least stated that they will be able to deliver their PS5 and Xbox Series X/S again starting in 2021. AMD and Nvidia have also promised that the stock of graphics cards will recover.

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Pokémon GO: Raid Hour today with Genesect – Use these counters

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the raid hour with Genesect starts today, January 6, 2021. We will show you the counters and what you need to know about the legendary Pokémon.

What is a raid hour? Every week on Wednesday, there is an event of this kind. For one hour, there will be a legendary raid at almost all gyms.

Today, the Pokémon Genesect is the focus. It is equipped with the Flame Module. We will show you in overview the most important information so that you can make the most of the event.

All information about the raid hour with Genesect with Flame Module

When does the raid hour start? As always, the event starts at 6:00 PM local time. The eggs will appear on the gyms beforehand, so they can hatch right at 6:00 PM. You then have until 7:00 PM to participate. Occasionally, the raids are also still active after 7:00 PM.

The best counters: To help you know which attackers to equip your teams with, we show you here the overview of the best counters against Genesect:

  • Mega Charizard with Fire Spin and Overheat
  • Reshiram with Fire Fang and Heat Wave
  • Skelebra with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
  • Flampivian with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
  • Lavados with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
  • Lohgock with Fire Spin and Overheat
  • Heatran with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
  • Entei with Fire Fang and Heat Wave
  • Flamara with Fire Spin and Heat Wave

Genesect is now active as part of the Unova event in Pokémon GO.

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How many trainers are needed? For the raid, you should have at least 2 to 3 trainers with the optimal counters. It’s worth inviting more players to complete the raids faster and catch more during the event hour.

Are you participating in the raid hour today and catching Genesect, or are you not interested?

Whoops! Pokémon GO has accidentally announced the next mega raid.

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FIFA 21: The best goalkeeper talents – Young goalkeepers with potential

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

Here you will find the best GK talents in the Career Mode of FIFA 21. These young goalkeepers have massive potential and develop into the strongest keepers in the career. We also show you affordable goalkeeper talents that you should scout.

For this, you need GK talents in the career: The most beautiful goals won’t help you if your team ends up conceding more goals than scoring. Therefore, you need a strong goalkeeper in the Career Mode who acts as a reliable support for your team.

Since absolute top keepers like Manuel Neuer aren’t exactly cheap, especially with small clubs, you need an affordable but reliable alternative.

That’s why it’s worth buying young and talented goalkeepers. They are reasonably priced and continue to improve throughout the career. Then you can put them on the pitch to protect your goal or at least sell them for a profit.

Here we show you the GK talents with the highest potential, which can be quite expensive. Therefore, you will also find a selection of affordable goalkeepers that exhibit strong potential.

However, keep in mind that FIFA 21 again features dynamic potential. Whether your talents fully utilize their potential (or even exceed it) depends on how well you train and deploy them. Are you looking for more reinforcements for your team? Then here is the overview of the best talents in FIFA 21.

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The 10 best goalkeeper talents in FIFA 21’s career

These are the best GK talents: Here you will find the goalkeeper talents with the highest potential. They have the ability to become the best keepers in the career if you train them well. However, many of them also come with a high market value. With good negotiations, however, you can also acquire them more cheaply.

  1. G. Donnarumma: The Milan keeper is again the best GK talent of all. He has the highest potential, but is also difficult to acquire with a theoretical market value of 93.5 million. You’ll need to negotiate very well to get him cheaper.
  2. Luis Maximiano: The Portuguese has a potential of 88 and can rise by 10 points. However, he has a high market value of 27.5 million.
  3. A. Lunin can be found at Real Madrid, with a market value of 12 million. His potential is 87.
  4. M. Vandevoordt plays for KRC Genk and has a potential of 87. He is only 18 years old and costs just 2.5 million – but also only has a rating of 68.
  5. D. Henderson: The Englishman is already 23, but still has a potential of 87 with a rating of 80. Scouts, however, estimate his market value at a high 36 million.
  6. E. Audero: The Italian has a rating of 77 and can rise by 10 points. Market value: 20 million euros.
  7. A. Meret is also 23 years old but can jump from 78 to 87. The market value is 27 million.
  8. Unai Simón can jump from 80 to 86, he is also already somewhat established at 23 years old. His market value is 27 million.
  9. I. Radu plays for Inter and brings a rating of 75, which can go up to 85. The market value is 11 million.
  10. J. Bijow is 22 years old and has a rating of 76. His potential is 8.4 and he comes with a market value of 14.5 million.

Affordable goalkeepers with high potential – under 10 million euros

Cheap but exciting GK talents: Since talents with high initial ratings are very expensive, here are some candidates that can be acquired for little money.

  • M. Vandevoordt: He could be the most exciting goalkeeper talent. Vandevoordt is only 18, has a potential of 87, and costs only 2.7 million. Clear purchase recommendation.
  • L. Chevalier: Chevalier is also only 18 and has a potential of 83, which is very promising. He costs you not even a million.
  • N. Mantl: Niko Mantl can be found in the 3rd division, he has a potential of 83. Cost: About 2.9 million euros.
  • C. Früchtl: Früchtl is also a classic FIFA talent. This year he has a potential of 83, and the market value is 2 million.
  • A. Maksimenko: Maksimenko is already 22 and has a rating of 73. Therefore, his market value is slightly higher at 6 million, but he also has a potential of 83.
  • F. Jörgensen: Jörgensen is also only 18 years old and has a rating of 62. This can rise to 82, and the price is 975,000 euros.
  • M. Carnesecchi: Carnesecchi is 20 years old and equipped with an 82 potential. At the start of the career, his market value is estimated at 2 million.

All GK talents under 23 with a potential of 81 or better

These are the most exciting goalkeeper talents: In this table, you will find the goalkeeper talents under 23 that can reach at least a rating of 81. You can sort the table as you like.

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If you are starting a club with little money, you should look at the younger and cheaper talents. Clubs with a large transfer budget can also look higher up the ratings.

Are you just starting with FIFA 21? Then here you can find some tips for the season start!

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MMORPG is still successful 20 years after release because “players never really stop”

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

On January 4, 2001, the MMORPG RuneScape was released. In 2021, it celebrated its 20th birthday and is still very popular. This is also because many players never completely quit, but only take breaks, as the Design Director of RuneScape revealed.

What makes the MMORPG so interesting? The RuneScape of today is hard to compare with the release version from 2001. There have been numerous graphical and content updates. Currently, there are even two different versions:

  • RuneScape 3 was released in 2013 and is graphically a bit more current but not on par with modern games like GW2 or Black Desert.
  • Oldschool RuneScape brings back the old version from 2007 but has been expanded with some new features.

Although there have been numerous revisions, the game still relies on tried and tested concepts. The focus is on freedom and the sandbox idea, coupled with a vast game world and relatively a lot of grind. However, this grind is meant to feel rewarding, something that many modern games fail to achieve.

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Crafting, many skills, and exploring the vast world play an important role in the game.

Another special feature is the close bond between developers and the community:

RuneScape was also the first MMORPG for many players. Nostalgia plays an important role.

New players, on the other hand, are attracted by the mobile versions. Oldschool RuneScape has been available on smartphones for some time. It ranks among the best MMORPGs for Android and iOS according to us at MeinMMO.

How is RuneScape doing today? In 2019, the RuneScape franchise set several records, including the most new players since release and the highest subscription numbers since 2010.

In 2020, RuneScape 3 was released on Steam. There, it had an average of 5,634 players in the last 30 days, and more than 8,000 were online at peak times. Additionally, the rating is very good with 89% positive reviews.

“A place to escape to when you can’t leave the house”

What do the developers themselves say about their success? In an interview for the 20th anniversary, Design Director Mark Ogilvie disclosed to the website PCGamesN that many players return to RuneScape over and over:

For many, RuneScape is a game they never completely leave; they just take a break for a while. Many of these players have come back this year.

One reason for the big return this year, in Ogilvie’s eyes, is that you can dive into RuneScape and forget about everyday life. Especially during COVID-19 times, this is helpful for many:

It is a place you can escape to, where you can leave your house and meet friends, even when the world is in such a state as it is right now.

In 2020, the Archaeology skill was the first new skill for RuneScape in 4 years.

Also, with the release on Steam, the developers are very satisfied. They highlight the special community that exists in RuneScape. It has a familial character and helps newcomers, as Lead Designer Dave Osborne revealed:

So many players are just waiting for a person as a mentor. There are a lot of legacy accounts, but there is nothing better than taking a brand new player under your wing and helping them.

Dave Osborne in an interview with PCGamesN

The old MMORPG has become a part of life for many players. But this also leads to curious situations:

If you’re now interested in RuneScape, you can create a free account on the official website or download the game through Steam or the app stores on your smartphone.

If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a modern game, you have good chances this year. In 2021, a new MMO shooter from the developer of RuneScape is set to be released.

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Survival MMO Rust resets all servers – this is ideal for beginners

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

In the survival MMO Rust there will be a so-called “force wipe” on January 7, 2021. This resets progress on all maps and all servers. Many players will lose their bases, but for newcomers, this is a strong opportunity to start.

When is the “force wipe”? On Thursday, January 7, 2021, the servers of the survival MMO Rust will be reset. This forced deletion affects both official and private servers. The wipe will happen at 8:00 PM German time (via Twitter).

What happens? With the wipe, all blueprints and maps will be reset. Everything that was there will be deleted. Every player must start over.

The reason for the wipe is the monthly update of Rust, which will be deployed at the same time. To ensure all new features and changes work properly, everything will be reset. Patch notes for the update are not available yet.

On just-wiped.net you can find an overview of which servers had a wipe last.

Kickstart after the “force wipe” in Rust

What should I pay attention to? The wipe is the ideal opportunity to start with Rust. Since every player starts naked after the wipe, you won’t risk getting shot by a veteran and their powerful weapons right after spawn.

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Don’t you want to start with a shotgun in your face? Then start right after the “force wipe”.

Instead, everyone has roughly equal conditions. Those with more experience can benefit from this. Generally, you have more time to find your way around before someone corners you. Your first steps should look something like this:

  • open the map and find a building spot – snowy areas are quite suitable for beginners
  • collect cloth on the way to craft a sleeping bag
  • find a good hiding spot and gather wood and stones for your first construction projects
  • craft an axe and a pickaxe as well as weapons (bow and spear)
  • build your first house including a toolbox to prevent your base from decaying

More tips for getting started and mistakes you should definitely avoid can be found in our beginner’s guide to Rust on MeinMMO.

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Is Rust worth it? Rust is one of the best survival games of 2021 and has been around for almost 14 years now. It regularly attracts tens of thousands of players who spend thousands of hours in the harsh world.

At the end of 2020, Rust experienced a strong surge, which continues into early 2021. Several streamers have ensured that Rust blew up on Twitch. Since then, interest in the survival game has significantly increased.

On Steam, Rust has more players than ever and the numbers are still growing. The wipe is an ideal opportunity for all newcomers to get a foothold without immediately encountering trigger-happy veterans.

Even though Rust is among the best survival games, the upcoming year has much more to offer. In our list on MeinMMO, you’ll find 7 new survival games that will be released in 2021 – including some sequels to well-known titles.

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Fortnite Season 5: Week 6 challenges leaked – Grab your fishing rods

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Week 6 of Season 5 Chapter 2 in Fortnite: Battle Royale is starting soon. There are again some challenges for you to complete. A leak now shows what tasks you can expect.

What has been leaked? The system of XP tasks has changed again in Season 5 Chapter 2. While you can complete some tasks and immediately get a new one, there are challenges that only update weekly.

These weekly tasks, which are available in epic and legendary rarities, have now been leaked for the 6th week of Season 5 by data miners. Here you can take a look at what tasks might keep you busy in the coming days on the Season 5 map.

Tasks of Week 6 – Season 5

These challenges have been leaked: Data miners have already found the tasks for week 6 (via Twitter). It seems that you will need to do a lot of fishing. Here are the challenges:

  • Pop fishing spots in the air at Sharky Shell, Sweaty Sands, or Flopper Pond (3)
  • Destroy motorboats (3)
  • Pop fishing spots in the air at Lazy Lake (Island), Lake Canoe, and near Steamy Stacks (3)
  • Catch fish (7)
  • Signal to the Coral Buddies
  • Destroy boats (7)
  • Destroy fishing rod barrels (7)
  • Score headshots (20, 40, 60, 80, 100)
Fortnite Fishing
In week 6, you will likely be sent on a fishing mission. While doing so, you can also discover the new fish that Season 5 has to offer.

For the legendary task, the “Score headshots” mission seems to be planned. This will surely take some time, but will reward you with more experience points than the other challenges.

Keep in mind that these are initially leaked challenges, and the tasks may still change before they go live on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

A leak also indicates a change for the Coliseum

Data miners have not only found the challenges for week 6 in the data. A leak also indicates that a popular location in Fortnite might change completely soon. If this happens soon, it might be the last chance to face battles there or pay a visit.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Dexerto