In the group search of WoW: Shadowlands there are issues. Boosting offers overshadow every proper group search.
Whoever is looking for a group in World of Warcraft for content like raids or Mythic+ uses the LFG tool. However, this is sometimes not so easy, as there are numerous offers from various boosting services that one has to sift through first. This is a problem that has slowly started to resurface.
What’s going on? Anyone wanting to tackle harder content like “Mythic+” dungeons, rather than using the dungeon finder, has a problem. The group search is massively hindered by boosting sellers. These are groups that promise a certain performance in exchange for gold. For instance, one can buy the kill of all 10 bosses in Castle Nathria or a specific “Mythic+” dungeon within the time limit. This is often what it looks like:
Is this even allowed? No. Quite some time ago, Blizzard adjusted the rules so that pure “boosting” groups are no longer allowed to advertise their offers in the LFG tool. Those who do not want to form a regular group, but rather want something in return in the form of gold, should not place their group there. However, this does not seem to have helped much when looking at the LFG tool.
However: Please remember that advertising such sales in the trade channel is perfectly fine. You should not mistakenly report the corresponding messages.
Is Blizzard powerless against the advertising?
What can be done? If you discover such groups in the LFG tool, you can easily report them. Just right-click on the corresponding group in the LFG tool, select “Report group for:” and then choose the relevant reason. Usually it is “Advertising”. This sends a report to Blizzard, and at the same time, the group of the corresponding character will no longer be displayed to you, making the group search a little clearer each time.
Does reporting do anything? Players also debate this a lot in the subreddit. Looking at the current amount of sales offers in LFR, one would probably have to say “No”. However, it could also be that Blizzard does actually ban the corresponding advertising accounts. However, since it only takes one character at level 50 to post an LFR offer, this is not a significant obstacle for these boost groups – they just create a new account and buy a boost for one of the characters.
More updates on WoW: Shadowlands can be found here:
Accordingly heated is the debate in the subreddit of World of Warcraft. Many players now assume that Blizzard cannot handle this issue. It has therefore been suggested to open an additional tab in the LFG tool. Here, boosting offers could be posted completely “legally”, as this is used by some players and is generally also allowed. It’s just massively annoying when the offers obstruct the actual search for a serious group.
Have you also struggled with this issue? Or do the boosting offers not bother you?
The highly anticipated Dying Light 2 has been postponed indefinitely since early 2020. Now the developers are returning after a long silence and promise more updates for 2021.
What happened: Dying Light is one of the top titles in the survival genre and has been able to build a large fan base over the last five years. The first part is still played by an average of 9,400 players, with a 24-hour peak of 13,000 (via Steamcharts). The Polish developer Techland regularly updates the title and continuously adds new events or expansions to keep the community engaged.
A second part is eagerly awaited and was announced back in 2018 at E3. However, it has been very quiet since early 2020 after developer Techland postponed Dying Light 2 indefinitely.
Techland speaks up after 1 year of silence via Discord
Here’s what happened: Only for their own community on the Dying Light Discord server, the developers broke the silence and published a message:
Accordingly, Techland plans to report more actively about the development progress next year. The news could also involve a new release window.
Techland had previously confirmed that they would continue to provide Dying Light 2 with new content for years, just as they did with part 1. This would also mean that they are developing a next-gen version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. So far, Dying Light 2 has only been announced for PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
What the developers want to tell us will only be revealed in 2021. Are you looking forward to what awaits us?
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With PS5, Xbox Series X, graphics cards and processors, 2020 actually offered plenty of highlights in new gaming hardware. MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann is nonetheless disappointed with 2020. There are various reasons for this.
This is what 2020 looked like: The year 2020 is coming to an end, and one could claim, at least from the perspective of a hardware fan: 2020 was a good year. Because there were plenty of exciting things that are especially interesting for gamers. Here are the most important releases at a glance:
Intel released its 10th generation gaming processors in the summer, including the Intel i9 10900K.
In September, Nvidia released its RTX 3000 series, providing plenty of power for 4K gaming at fair prices.
On November 5, AMD released its new Ryzen 5000 processors.
In mid-November, next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S launched.
At the end of November/early December, AMD launched its high-end RX 6000 series in the graphics card sector to offer competition to Nvidia.
In theory, it was quite a good year. But in practice, each release and launch was accompanied by a series of problems. By the end of 2020, few new hardware items remained that one could actually be excited about.
Xbox Series X|S and PS5 occupied many players in 2020.
PS5 and Xbox Series X: Availability is the problem of 2020
In November 2020, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S hit the market. From the very beginning, it was clear that they represented an enormous leap forward technically compared to their predecessors. Extremely fast loading times, high FPS numbers, and features that console gamers could only dream of for years or envy PC gamers.
This is the problem: The pre-order of the consoles started chaotically. The PS5 went on sale much too early, and Sony later apologized for the pre-order chaos. The pre-order for Microsoft started as planned but was also completely sold out.
Parts of the inventory are also being bought up by scalpers hoping for a large profit. Scalpers are individuals who buy products in limited quantities at release to resell them at exorbitant prices to honest buyers. They are not interested in the product itself, only in the profit.
In the end, people are outraged and angry: on one hand, because sales are chaotic, and on the other, because many users do not recognize friend or foe in the sales chaos and scalpers flood various platforms with high prices.
I hope that Sony and Microsoft take action against this and that eBay deletes the listings so that people are stuck with their consoles. Such outrageous behavior should be punished.
MeinMMO-PCs mit Ryzen 9 5900X & Radeon RX 6900XT für Multitasking, 4K-Gaming mit hohen Frameraten und anspruchsvolle Anwendungen. Die Verfügbarkeit der 6900 XT ist jedoch begrenzt.
AMD vs Nvidia: The race fails due to supply shortages
Both AMD and Nvidia brought plenty of exciting hardware in the fall of 2020:
Nvidia released its RTX 3000 series
AMD followed a bit later with its RX 6000 series
First, Nvidia delivered plenty of performance with its 3000 series at a fair price. 4K performance for 700 euros? Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 makes it possible. The RTX 3090 offers even more performance but is hardly recommendable for gamers.
This is the problem: Nvidia’s graphics cards sell out in moments. A few days later, the RTX graphics cards can already be found on eBay – for double the price. Bots buy the GPUs up and try to sell them for high prices.
To make matters worse, the low inventory drives prices up. Compared to consoles, where the price is relatively fixed at 500 euros, one often pays 200 euros more than the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for processors and graphics cards.
This silver lining exists: Despite low inventory and high demand, there is still something positive to note: Thanks to AMD’s competition for Nvidia, the prices are lower compared to the previous generation of graphics cards. Whereas one paid over 1000 euros for 4K performance a year or two ago, AMD and Nvidia now ask “only” around 700 euros for almost double the performance compared to 2019.
Availability overshadows all hardware releases in 2020
Prices and availability not only apply to new hardware
If you think, “Then I’ll just stick to older hardware,” there is no reason to be happy in 2020. Because here the prices are rising sharply.
For example, the Powercolor Radeon RX 5700 XT Red Devil is worth mentioning. It was priced at around 400 euros in October, but the price has now risen by about 100 euros to 500 euros (via idealo.de). And this applies to almost all graphics cards and processors.
Prices rise sharply at the end of the year (here: Powercolor Radeon RX 5700 XT Red Devil) – just in time for the release of new graphics cards.
The prices of almost all graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia have risen sharply by the end of the year. Even relatively old graphics cards, like the RX 400 and 500 series from AMD, are seeing price increases. Various models of the RX 580 cost about 30 euros more than in September/October. Prices had remained stable for months.
The gaming processor Ryzen 5 3600 in price comparison: Here too, prices have been rising since the end of the year.
This is the problem: Anyone currently looking to “only” upgrade an old PC or make it somewhat fit again will currently pay significantly more for hardware that is three to four years old. For DIY builders or upgraders, 2020 means competing with many people for a small stock of products.
The look ahead: That’s why I hope for 2021
2021 can only be better. Microsoft and Sony have stated that they will be able to supply their PS5 and Xbox Series X/S again starting in 2021, and the inventory of graphics cards should also recover. Then prices should also return to a fair range.
From the new year, I hope that hardware manufacturers get a grip on their bottlenecks so that interested parties can obtain their hardware at a fair price.
And not at the price that current scalpers and bot users are trying to demand from customers for a PS5 or Xbox Series X. Because hardware and next-gen gaming can be as strong and fantastic as it may be, if there are no products available to purchase.
If you are also interested in games besides hardware: What games can we expect in 2021 aside from hardware, you can read about that here:
Pokémon GO has entered an unusual partnership. Together with luxury brand Gucci and outdoor brand The North Face, a project is reportedly in the works.
This became known: On December 23, Gucci shared a picture on Twitter showcasing a flag with the Pokémon GO logo among other things.
The luxury brand wrote: ‘Coming soon to Pokémon GO. #TheNorthFacexGucci’
Speculations have already begun. What could be behind this partnership? We will show you the assumptions.
What could Pokémon GO expect from Gucci?
What players suspect: Speculations vary widely. A frequently shared image, which seems to be somewhat tongue-in-cheek, shows a Pikachu in a Gucci outfit:
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There are also numerous other suggestions for what a Pikachu in a Gucci outfit could look like. The idea comes from Niantic often putting a Pikachu in a special outfit to celebrate something. For example, in the current Christmas event you can find a Pikachu in a winter look.
What else could be behind it? Pokémon GO had a partnership with Verizon a few weeks ago. At that time, there were free avatar clothing for all players. Something similar might also be expected this time. Gucci and The North Face could promote their clothing in Pokémon GO through this.
The partnership between the two fashion giants is expected to bring tents, clothing, and backpacks in the style of the 1970s. Backpacks and clothing could thus also come to Pokémon GO.
So far, there are no further details about it. So it remains to be seen when more details about the partnership will be published.
What is known for sure is the Community Day in January. You can find all the information here:
Even if there is still a lot of complaining going on – MeinMMO author Sven Galitzki looks back at Destiny 2 at the end of 2020 and concludes that the action-MMO from Bungie is in a better place now than it has been for all the years before. Find out here why.
What is the complaining about? The end of the year is slowly approaching. At this time, things traditionally calm down in Destiny 2. There is less to do, previous content is mostly already completed, but new content will not appear until the new year.
Currently, the Winter Event “The Dawning” is still ongoing, but otherwise Bungie’s action-MMO has relatively little fresh content to offer. This time of the year is often used by many to look back on the outgoing Destiny year and take a closer look at the current status quo of the game.
And since players have less to do right now, there is traditionally more complaining.
What is being criticized? Essentially, the criticism at this time of year is the same year after year:
There are numerous wish lists about what Destiny should improve as soon as possible, otherwise, people will stop playing.
Time and again, one reads that things are only getting worse, and if Destiny doesn’t do X or Y immediately, it will soon be dead.
The shooter has been dying for years anyway, but after the new expansion Beyond Light, it seems especially final and dramatic.
And what you keep hearing: The game is in worse shape than ever before. Most developer decisions are bad, overlook the community, and it can’t possibly get any worse.
But I say: Even if not everyone might see it this way – despite all this often quite justified criticism, Destiny 2 is in a much better state at the end of 2020 in my view than it has ever been before. But let me explain why.
Time to lean back and reflect on the Destiny year
Where does Destiny 2 stand at the end of 2020?
Here are the main points: The new expansion Beyond Light was released for Destiny 2 in November. This brought various new content – including a new location, a new damage type, and associated new powers for the Guardians as well as a new raid.
Beyond Light is the first of a total of 3 major expansions that will supply Destiny 2 with new content until at least 2022 and likely beyond. Beyond Light received mixed reviews. There was certainly praise but also quite a bit of criticism.
Additionally, the now 12th Season, the Season of the Hunt is currently running parallel. Alongside major annual expansions like Beyond Light, the seasonal model with its seasons throughout the year ensures further content supply.
Moreover, Destiny 2 has become much smaller. The game could not grow indefinitely and so numerous contents have rotated into the so-called Destiny Content Vault since the release of Beyond Light – including many locations and associated activities. The vault contains all content from both Destiny titles, and the developers can utilize these resources for the further course of Destiny 2.
The direction is set
This is why Destiny 2 is in a better place now than before
Some may wonder: One might naturally ask: What is different now compared to the previous years? Except for Stasis and the Content Vault, it sounds basically like the end of previous years as well: A new expansion, seasons, the usual complaints at year-end.
Moreover, this year has also seen a lot of content falling away, and much of the hard-earned and beloved gear has become completely irrelevant due to sunsetting (for the endgame). How can the game possibly look better?
There is finally a master plan: Well, the reason why Destiny 2 seems to be in a better state at the end of 2020 for me than ever before is quite simple:
One now knows exactly where the journey is heading and what broadly to expect, indeed over 2022 and beyond. There is finally a big master plan for the game, and the overall framework for the future is set. And that is exactly what was different in previous years and was heavily criticized by many.
The plan until 2022
Whether regarding sunsetting, seasonal content, or the missing content – yes, there are indeed justified criticisms. But in my view, these are all little things compared to the situation when the game lacks a clear philosophy, a clear direction in which it wants to develop, and doesn’t even know what and how it ultimately wants to be.
Exactly this has already led to Destiny 2 being released in a state where everyone just shrugged and wondered how it could have come to this.
There was insecurity here: Years of uncertainty and searching for oneself followed:
Forsaken was good, but how does the seasonal model proceed?
What will actually happen after parting with Activision?
What can Bungie handle on its own?
Is Destiny 3 on the way, or will they continue to focus on Destiny 2?
What does Bungie generally intend for Destiny in the future?
Until 2020, there were no real answers to these and many other fundamental questions. But Bungie has apparently managed to reorganize itself, and this year we have learned a lot about it.
Now we know
We finally know
There will be no Destiny 3, Bungie fully commits to Destiny 2 in the long run.
Destiny 2 is increasingly moving towards an action-MMO, now identifies itself as such.
In short: We now essentially know what to expect with and from Destiny 2 until 2023. Not everyone may like that, not everyone may agree, and this can also certainly be criticized – especially the details. But that does not change the fact that one now finally has a picture of the big picture and a clear idea of what Destiny is and what it plans to do in the coming years.
Whether one wants to be a part of it – everyone must decide for themselves. But in my opinion, it is now possible to do that much better than in all previous years.
What do you think about it? How do you currently view Destiny 2? Let us and other readers at MeinMMO know in the comments.
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In the co-op RPG Genshin Impact, you will encounter a puzzle in Dragonspine sooner or later. You need to activate all 8 Dragonspine tablets to obtain the 4-star claymore “Stellar Silver Buried Under Snow”. We will tell you where the tablets are located.
These are the Dragonspine tablets: The new snowy area Dragonspine was released in the co-op RPG Genshin Impact with Update 1.2. Near the Statue of The Seven, there is a locked door that you can only open when all tablets in Dragonspine are activated.
The tablets are Ancient Carvings that you just need to click to activate.
Here you can find the Dragonspine tablets
There are a total of 8 hidden tablets in Dragonspine. You can find the first one quite easily near the Statue of The Seven, right in front of the locked door. The rest is also easy to find if you keep your eyes open. Reddit user TriNity696 has marked all locations on a map:
In total there are 8 hidden tablets
What you need to pay attention to: For one of the eight tablets, located directly south of the Statue of The Seven, you need to solve another puzzle. The tablet is behind another locked door, for which you need 3 boxes to open.
However, you can collect these 3 boxes in just a few minutes. YouTuber ON Game has created a small video about this:
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This is your reward: Once you have successfully activated all 8 stone tablets, the locked door opens, and you can enter the secret room. There you will find a chest and learn the recipe for crafting the 4-star claymore “Stellar Silver Buried Under Snow”.
If you also light all 4 torches in the room, you will immediately receive the “Stellar Silver Buried Under Snow” claymore.
To craft the claymore afterwards, you will need 50 chunks of crystal and 50 star silver ore that you can find in the new region.
Here are the base stats of the sword:
Attack: 44
+7.5% physical damage
Special effect: 60% chance to create an icicle over the enemy with normal or charged attacks, dealing 80% AOE damage based on your ATK value. Frozen enemies take an additional 200% damage.
This makes it a very good sword for the 4-star Cryo character Chongyun.
Have you solved the puzzle already and were able to forge the sword? If you are actively exploring Dragonspine, you should definitely participate in the “Chalk and Dragons” event to snag more cool rewards.
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Call of Duty: Warzone and Cold War have some gifts for you for Christmas. There is a free blueprint for a sniper and 4 other gifts.
Here’s what you can grab: Since December 24th, the free bundle is available in Warzone. You get all the items without having to do much. The bundle includes:
Frozen: Blueprint for sniper rifle
Winter Attack: Calling card
Little Snowman: Talisman
Merry Bell: Talisman
Meltdown: Emblem
How to claim the sniper blueprint and free items
What you need to do: The free items are very easy to collect. Here are the steps you need to take:
Open Call of Duty: Warzone or CoD: Cold War
Go to the Store tab
Scroll down to the “Individual” category
Look for the “Holiday Bundle” with the green label “Free”
Press “Request Bundle” and collect the items
How long is this offer available? Christmas is over, but you can still grab the bundle. We at MeinMMO collected the free package on December 27 at around 10:00 AM. It is not yet known how long the package will still be available. So, you should hurry.
Is the bundle worth it? There are cosmetic items here that do not provide a significant gameplay advantage. However, the bundle is free, so you can’t really go wrong by claiming it.
We recommend that you grab the bundle and possibly cause some confusion among opponents in summer with a winter talisman.
MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen has hardly played in the gamer year 2020 and struggled to find a virtual home.
This damned year 2020, which reduced social contacts to a minimum, rationalized away shared evenings with friends or cinematic adventures on the big screen, and largely eliminated visits to family, should have been the opportunity for a lot of gaming.
Why was 2020 the gamer year? What else is there to do but sit in front of the screen and escape straight into the virtual world? The worlds we save digitally may not be intact either, but we and our avatars can at least make them a little better. I think: It’s no coincidence that feel-good games like Animal Crossing took off in 2020 (via GamePro).
Well, and reluctantly, many people simply had significantly more time at home in front of consoles or PCs in 2020. Due to the Corona crisis, however, 2020 was also the year of player shifts.
So whether for distraction or lack of alternatives, gaming probably experienced one of the biggest booms in history. This is also reflected in the records of the year. Countless titles broke their all-time highs, and even old games were suddenly as well attended as they hadn’t been in years.
Personally, I have played so little that it’s like … never before. Of all the games released, I only intensely played one new game in 2021 and really stuck with it or “finished” it. Since March 2020, I have regularly visited Call of Duty: Warzone.
Today, the team is taking a helicopter tour in the Warzone
This year’s “Battle Royale” aspect gave the dusty Call of Duty a whole new shine. The Warzone is for me the most rounded BR experience so far. I’ve also accumulated some kills in Blackout or Apex Legends. But what Infinity Ward and Raven Software unleashed on the players – hats off.
Why has Warzone captivated me so much? I can hardly count the evenings I spent with friends in Verdansk. Due to the gaming boom, I was never alone there. In the gaming parties, victory was usually not the top priority.
It was about somehow staying in touch with friends. The voice in my ear and a grim soldier avatar on the screen are not a perfect substitute for contact with friends in real life, but far better than nothing.
I have to admit that Warzone doesn’t really “interest” me that much. I play the battle royale quite casually: I don’t care about the meta and don’t know exactly what any weapon attachment changes. This deep understanding is otherwise typical for my Destiny behavior, where I soak up every little detail like a sponge.
These are the reasons for Warzone’s success: Never before has such a large map felt so polished and beginner-friendly. Thoughtful elements brought fresh air into the familiar genre.
The Gulag gives you a second chance: Even if you had a bad start, you can turn the tide again.
With your own levelable loadouts, you could aim for something in the otherwise closed BR matches. Because whoever owns a finely-tuned weapon has much better chances. This brings long-term motivation.
Team play works great in Warzone, even though it is based on elements from other games: The ping system from Apex is sensibly integrated, contracts or the option to be bought back into the match ensure you stay in the game even after the second death.
Moreover, CoD did not rest on its success. It was always noticeably tuned, with smaller events or fresh ideas brightening up the soldier’s everyday life in Verdansk.
So I didn’t play anything else? Of course! I spent almost half of November and early December in Destiny 2. The Warzone took a break during that time. Friends could bombard me with party invitations from Verdansk as often as they wanted.
Europe, the new exotics, the fresh Stasis element and especially the probably most beautiful raid kept me occupied for a good month. But I wouldn’t call Destiny 2: Beyond Light a “new” game.
Stasis turns the Guardians into dark ice warriors
This is how I usually play: I regularly save the universe from Destiny. For professional reasons, as I am the expert on Bungie’s MMO shooter at MeinMMO. But also privately, I’ve been putting on the armor of a Guardian since 2014 and let loose in the Crucible or raid with my fireteam.
However, since Destiny 2 allows for plenty of free time, I also venture into other waters. Okay, that’s a nice way of saying that Destiny 2 spreads the thin, seasonal content like too little butter on a large slice of bread.
Whenever all the exotics are hunted and all quests are completed, I feel drawn to other games.
As a Guardian alternative, I donned a Warframe or joined the Division. I also have a glorious career as a dinosaur terror in Monster Hunter behind me or sought crazy weapons in Borderlands.
But I have also always had a lot of fun in single-player games: Whether Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, or the Souls titles, I’ve gotten around a lot.
Am I too old or just in a “gaming midlife crisis”?
2020 was somehow different: Titles like Final Fantasy 7: Remake or The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tsushima actually fit perfectly into my target schema. Also expansions like Monster Hunter World: Iceborn or the expansion of Remnant were actually must-play titles.
Somehow I was just tired of it. Often, I lacked all motivation to turn on the console. So my free time in front of the screen tended to go towards streaming services. Only when friends called me in Warzone or my Guardian had a clear goal in sight did I turn on the PS4.
I have probably fallen victim to the “gaming midlife crisis”. And it was about time, I’ve been gaming intensively for 25 years – since I got a bulky Gameboy for my school enrollment.
I briefly tried to return to my childhood with Pokémon Go and tried to feel 20 years younger in TemTem – all in vain.
Don’t mourn for me: Recently I felt the gaming flame reignite. So I’m not too old either; I can still feel like a little schoolboy enjoying gaming.
But the flame of passion was extinguished: Unfortunately, my PS5 is now only coming in 2021…
The next-gen begins for me only in 2021
But until the PS5 finally arrives, I can and must be patient. In any case, the desire for the PlayStation 5 has shown me that my gamer heart is still beating. I’m definitely not ready to hang up my gaming career just yet.
And you definitely don’t have to read another reflection piece like this article in 2021. In conclusion, a big thank you to everyone who stayed engaged and a good start into the new year 2021!
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The streamer Sebastian “forsen” Fors has been unbanned on Twitch. He was actually banned indefinitely by Twitch, but now forsen is allowed to stream again.
This is what happened:
On November 30, forsen was banned by Twitch. He reacted in a stream to submitted images from fans. One of the images depicted bestiality. He opened it unknowingly and Twitch responded with a ban.
forsen has already been banned multiple times in the past and this time Twitch took harsh action. The ban was for “indefinite time” – so permanently.
Who is forsen anyway? The Swedish streamer is one of the biggest personalities on Twitch. Before his ban, he had 1.4 million followers and was among the top 100 on Twitch. There he showcased various games and interacted a lot with his viewers.
forsen announces comeback for today
This is what forsen posted: The streamer kept it short on Twitter. He wrote yesterday, on December 26: I am supposedly unbanned! See you tomorrow at 7:00 PM. That’s all.’
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The comeback of forsen will take place today, on December 27. He wants to stream again for his viewers on Twitch.
Why is there so much commotion about the ban? There has been a lot of discussion around forsen’s ban. After all, the streamer did not intentionally show the image with bestiality, but was caught by a nasty viewer.
Faithful fans of forsen then expressed sharp criticism. Twitch seems to measure with two different standards. Other streamers, often the name of Pokimane, are allowed to get away with much more on Twitch and only receive a warning at most. forsen, on the other hand, is banned indefinitely for this action.
The banning policy of Twitch has long been a controversial topic. Twitch had once clearly defined when one gets banned for nudity, but other cases are not as clearly defined. Here it is often a matter of discretion for Twitch officials. Some viewers then disagree with these decisions.
The streamer MissBehavin appeared naked on Twitch.
Recently, there have been discussions mainly about the streamer MissBehavin. She appeared naked on Twitch and posed for a sex show. However, Twitch only banned her for 4 days – too short in the eyes of many viewers. They demanded a permanent ban.
For forsen, however, things can now continue on Twitch. It remains to be seen whether the Swedish streamer will land in trouble again or if he will now strictly adhere to Twitch’s rules.
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After a difficult first year, Fallout 76 really stepped up in 2020. The general sentiment has clearly improved, just as MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus predicted. Let’s take a look at whether 2021 can get even better.
2020 for Fallout 76 looked like this: As early as late 2019, I predicted a strong year for Fallout 76 in 2020 – and I was right. Despite delays, the spring release of Wastelanders, the major update everyone was waiting for, happened.
That alone made Fallout 76 in a better position than at its release in November 2018, which was plagued by bugs and performance issues, with many players believing the game should have spent more time in development.
Even though One Wasteland did not work well for solo players, the update laid the groundwork for what was to come: Steel Dawn. We are currently in this update, and Fallout 76 is doing better than ever.
The three major updates of 2020 really helped the survival MMO. But what makes them so special, and how did they save Fallout 76?
Along with the NPCs, two factions emerged: the Raiders and the Settlers, which players can join since then. The story continued, and new systems were introduced, such as farmable gold bars for new top-tier equipment.
Wastelanders was designed so that new players could simply “sleep through” the first year and start fresh, while veterans had already done all the groundwork in the story.
NPCs and dialogues – What players have been waiting for.
This is how Fallout 76 improved: Through the new NPCs, their quests, and the changed areas, the previously dull, lifeless world of Fallout 76 was filled with life. Where before there were only monsters, ghouls, scorched, or at most super mutants wandering around, there are now finally human NPCs and lively characters to interact with.
The NPCs gave Fallout 76 a depth that was previously absent in this form. New players could dive straight into a richer world, and for veterans, there was again something new to discover – such as a horror hotel that was just an ordinary house in the middle of nowhere before Wastelanders.
Wastelanders gave Fallout 76 something that fans of the series missed in the game: interaction with the world. Before the update, players learned more about the story only through holotapes, terminals, or robots. Since Wastelanders, “real” people tell their stories.
The influence was also apparent on Steam, where Fallout 76 was released with Wastelanders. After a weak start there, reviews quickly climbed, and Fallout 76 became a “mostly positive” game.
Every enemy in the entire world adapts to the player’s level since One Wasteland – with certain lower limits to maintain a challenge. This has several benefits:
Rewards adapt to the level – no more “meaningless” farming
group play is strengthened, as veterans now benefit from “smaller” challenges
content remains fresh and relevant, as nearly every player can tackle it at any time
Character development remains intact. Through endgame equipment and the new legendary perks, players still become stronger, even as enemies adapt to them.
With “One Wasteland,” the daily operations with great rewards made their way into the game.
There was a problem: However, the adjustment of enemies led particularly new and solo players to feel incapable of completing game content alone. Groups or the help of stronger players became almost mandatory.
Features that make this easier, such as legendary perks, become available later in the game, and until then, newcomers have to struggle through. In our special on MeinMMO, author Florian Franck explains why One Wasteland hasn’t been well received by solo players.
In December 2019, I demanded 5 things that Fallout 76 needs to succeed. Among them were specializations and better dungeons. With the legendary perks, something that goes as “specializations” has appeared, and with the daily operations, there are exciting dungeons for up to four players. So One Wasteland already brought two of the things I demanded. Later, with Steel Dawn, more building sites from my list came via the new C.A.M.P. shelters. Only a text chat and more music are still missing, but the changes so far have already helped Fallout 76.
Steel Dawn – The beginning of a new era
The biggest change in Steel Dawn: With Steel Dawn, the last major update for Fallout 76 in 2020, the Steel Brotherhood entered the game. This is one of the most well-known and important factions of the entire franchise.
So far, the knights, paladins, and scholars could only be found as corpses. Now they have their own base, and players can interact with them, earn their trust, and get to know them.
Since Fallout 76 is set before all other Fallout parts, players can witness live how the Steel Brotherhood became one of the most important entities known to the world after the Great War.
The Steel Brotherhood is one of the most well-known factions of the Fallout universe.
This is how Fallout 76 improved: The Steel Brotherhood is a faction that particularly excites fans of the series. It has appeared in every Fallout installment and has already achieved legendary status.
Additionally, Fallout 76 received numerous gameplay changes, such as more weapons and armor, an improved survival mechanic, and C.A.M.P. shelters – your own vaults that you can build underground.
In December 2019, I demanded 5 things that Fallout 76 needs to succeed. Among them were specializations and better dungeons. With the legendary perks, something that goes as “specializations” has appeared, and with the daily operations, there are exciting dungeons for up to four players. So One Wasteland already brought two of the things I demanded.
With Steel Dawn, further building sites from my list came via the new C.A.M.P. shelters. Only a text chat and more music are still missing, but the changes so far have already helped Fallout 76.
2021 and the Steel Brotherhood – Here’s what’s next
Steel Dawn and the Steel Brotherhood are just the beginning of a new, large story arc that begins in late 2020 and is set to span across 2021.
In an interview with Project Lead Jeff Gardiner and Lead Quest Designer Brianna Schneider here on MeinMMO, we learned a bit about how the story will progress in 2021. The Steel Brotherhood will remain an important factor for players.
Jeff Gardiner talked to us about the future of Fallout 76.
Some further content has also been announced, which partially addresses the criticism players still voice:
the storage space will be increased
the inventory will be more organized
the map will provide more detailed information on what can be found in corresponding vending machines
perk loadouts are coming, allowing you to create your own “classes”
Before that, Season 3 will already introduce new companions into the game, the so-called “Companions lite.” Yasmin Chowdhury will provide you with food and drink and sell you rare cooking recipes. Solomon Hardy offers medical supplies and can heal you for a fee.
The changes that are currently known for 2021 promise an even better year than 2020. As Fallout 76 can already build on the strong innovations, it now has the chance to evolve into a top title in the genre.
Proudly, 7 Title Updates have already been released for FIFA 21, even though the latest FIFA installment is not even 3 months old. But have all these updates really improved the game?
As in the last year, numerous patches have also been released for the latest FIFA title. These brought some gameplay changes and fixed a lot of bugs.
We take a look at the biggest gameplay changes and clarify whether the game is now truly better than at launch.
What updates have there been? In relatively short intervals since release (October 6, 2020), numerous updates have been released:
If you count the additional updates 3.1 and 6.1, you actually reach a total of 9 patches in about 8 weeks. In comparison: FIFA 20 received a total of 7 Title Updates in the first 8 weeks after release.
Have the updates made FIFA 21 really better?
What has changed with the updates? The first major gameplay changes came with Title Update 3. Here, various Skill Moves were adjusted:
The overly strong “Elastico” was slightly nerfed and
other tricks like the “Sombrero-Flick” and “Ball-Roll/Scoop-Turn” were corrected, as they were not functioning properly.
Title Update 4 finally improved a major gameplay annoyance – the referees. They issued way too many yellow cards before the update and blew the whistle too early. The patch addressed this issue.
Referees caused a lot of frustration in FIFA 21
Next came Title Update 5, which mainly dealt with the D-pad tactics.
The tactics “Pressure on Mistakes”, “Pressing after Loss of Ball”, and “Constant Pressure” have become more effective.
In addition, the overly strong tactics “Overload on Ball Side” and “Team Pressing” were nerfed.
Title Update 6 was really significant, as it finally addressed the automatic AI blocks of the defense. These were simply too strong and prevented far too many shots on goal in the penalty area. Furthermore, the speed boost after a step-over was significantly reduced.
Finally, Title Update 7 was released. This patch again revised the referee logic so that yellow cards are distributed more sensibly and last-man fouls are assessed more logically. Additionally, the sharply struck low cross was slowed down and another speed boost was removed, this time affecting the boost after feinting a shot.
What still needs to improve: Despite the many gameplay changes, there are still issues in FIFA 21 that are important to the community (via reddit). Here, the problems with
Is FIFA 21 now better than at launch? Whether FIFA 21 is truly better than at launch must be decided by each FIFA player for themselves. However, the fact is that EA has adjusted the gameplay in important areas and corrected major errors. Overpowered tricks and tactics have been weakened, and the referees have become fairer.
Additionally, not much has changed in the current meta as well as in shooting. The game plays similarly to how it did at launch, just a bit fairer and without exaggerated AI blocks that made defending too easy. If the existing issues are addressed now, FIFA 21 is on a good path gameplay-wise.
What do you currently think of FIFA 21? Can you enjoy the gameplay? If you are still looking for reinforcements for your team, we have some affordable suggestions for you.
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The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov brings new content with Patch 0.12.9 during the Christmas season. In addition to four new weapons, the map “Woods” has also been overhauled and is now twice as large. For new players, the entry into Escape from Tarkov has never been as interesting as it is now.
What is included in the new update: With Update 0.12.9, the progress of all players will be reset. The wipe comes as a surprise to many players, as the developer studio “Battlestate Games” had previously announced wipes earlier and held “pre-wipe events”. The events featured more gear, allowing players to test high-end equipment without fear of losses.
The new update is special because not only have four new weapons been added to the game, but also footsteps, weapon sounds, and noises have been revised. A new ability, “Immunity”, has been added, and metabolism has also been adjusted in this step. Certain types of ammunition now have a higher chance of causing bleeding. There is a distinction between heavy and light bleeding. Escape from Tarkov feels almost like a new game due to these changes and offers both veterans and newcomers a new challenge.
The map “Woods” has also been completely overhauled with the update.
Overhaul of the Woods map: One of the oldest maps, “Woods”, has been completely overhauled with the update and is now twice as large.
Bonus for new players: New players receive a supply package from suppliers in the first 7 days of play. This makes it a little easier for all players to start in the hardcore shooter.
Why the entry for new players is now so interesting: Due to the wipe, all players start from scratch. Escape from Tarkov is a PvPvE hardcore shooter that relies on high realism. As a newcomer, you may find yourself facing heavily armored and extremely well-equipped veterans. Thanks to their armor and better weapons, these players have a significant advantage in combat. In the first weeks after the wipe, all players have the same chances. The PMC starting equipment has been overhauled and optimized. PMC stands for your main character in Escape from Tarkov. Additionally, there is a bonus in the first 7 days of play, and players receive a supply package with gear and weapons daily.
These are the four new weapons in Escape from Tarkov
The new version also brings four new weapons into the game. We will introduce these to you in detail.
The KRISS Vector comes in two variants.
The Vector comes in two variants: The KRISS Vector is now available with 9x19mm ammunition and also with the ammunition type .45 ACP. Both variants can be set to single shot, double shot, and fully automatic. The .45 ACP version has a fire rate of 1100 rounds, while the 9x19mm version has a fire rate of 950 rounds per minute.
The UMP45 is a fully automatic submachine gun.
UMP45: The UMP45 from Heckler & Koch is a fully automatic submachine gun. Like the Vector, the UMP is loaded with .45 ACP ammunition. You can switch between single shot and full auto. The fire rate is 600 rounds per minute.
The sniper rifle Mk-18 .338LM is new in Escape from Tarkov.
Sniper Rifle Lapua: The sniper rifle Mk-18 .338LM is equipped with a .338 Lapua Magnum magazine. This makes the rifle excellent for long distances and extremely precise and deadly. Due to its modular design, the sniper rifle is suitable for any playstyle.
These are other highlights of the update
The patch notes are very extensive and can be read in the official forum. We detail the highlights of the patch.
Face shields and glasses can reduce the effect of flashbangs. This gives you better chances to survive in combat.
New equipment: PMC tops and bottoms, body armor, carrying systems, balaclavas, and tops for Scavs
Numerous changes for weapon mods
Simplification of Jaeger quests
Reduced the character’s overweight from 40kg to 35kg.
Escape from Tarkov was released in early access on July 27, 2017, and is developed by Battlestate Games. Through its own launcher, the hardcore shooter continues to enjoy great popularity in 2020. Player numbers surged significantly in 2020, achieving 1st place in the game charts on Twitch in June 2020.
For new players, the Christmas season and the major content update are ideal for claiming the best loot after the wipe.
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MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese bought a lot of hardware for his PC in 2020.However, the new WQHD monitor is one of his highlights. Why, you will find out here.
Since I was 12, I’ve been dealing with PCs. That’s almost 20 years ago now, and during all that time, I’ve learned and bought quite a bit. For myself, my friends, and my family, I regularly assemble PCs. As a result, I am intensively engaged with hardware.
For the last 5 years, an Asus VG248QE served as my main monitor. It was already a sporty device in 2015. 24 inches, 1 ms response time, and proud 144 Hz. However, it was “only” Full HD.
But I didn’t care about the resolution. I usually keep my hardware until it no longer works and needs to be replaced. That’s why I didn’t change the monitor until October 2020.
However, issues with the device (burned-in browser interfaces, problems when turning on) ultimately led to the need for a new one. I read up for a few days to find out what was right for me. My conclusion: Now it’s time to take the step towards WQHD. My PC is strong enough.
I don’t necessarily need 4K on the computer, as I have that with my Xbox Series X on the TV.
This is how I selected the right monitor
The agony of choice: You all probably know the next step. You now know what the hardware needs to achieve. In my case: 27 inches, WQHD, good response times, G-Sync, IPS panel, no less than 144 Hz, and just a beautiful picture.
Now, you still have to decide on a brand and model. And user opinions on hardware can be found in abundance on the internet. If you ask many people, you’ll get many opinions.
The good: Many user opinions on new products
The bad: They range from very good to very bad for each model
I looked at Rtings.com and sorted there by highly rated models in my price range. For my favorites, I then watched YouTube videos on different channels to see the parts in action.
That quickly paid off. After about 2 days, I had a model in mind that should adorn my desk. I preferred to skim the user opinions on the internet. I also wanted to make my own experiences and could, if necessary, make use of the return policy.
Which monitor did I choose? Initially, I decided on the LG 27GN850, which I ordered from Amazon. However, the delivery did not take about 3 days as announced, but kept getting delayed. Sure, I could have waited. But the trend indicated that it would take longer and longer. After about 14 days, I canceled the order and then chose the monitor that I had chosen as my second favorite.
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ. It also met all my requirements and was delivered the day after I ordered it.
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That’s why the purchase was so important
This is what’s better about gaming now: I admit, it was initially a bit of an adjustment to play on such a large monitor with the new resolution. Text is smaller, the display is bigger. I first logged into WoW – I had just updated it. Just to take a look. And even here, in a game that doesn’t have the best graphics, I was convinced of the purchase of the Asus monitor.
The colors are bright and really present. A shimmer of an effect twirls in the different shades of red around my character. Everything is just beautiful that is happening on my display.
Especially compared to the washed-out TN panel I was using before.
I’ve been using the monitor for 2 months now and can say:
I enjoy watching cutscenes in games. The larger picture and the rich colors are simply fun in combination.
I perceive content from games quite differently due to the new, sharper resolution. Everything now feels like “next-gen” on the PC.
Here I write the articles for you and play my games – Who can recognize all the desktop icons?
That’s why it was important: My PC has long been powerful enough to deliver good performance at WQHD. I rode the Full HD wave over the past years and was happy with it. This is mainly because I didn’t have a stronger monitor to compare it to. I didn’t feel any performance limits with my old model. Everything ran wonderfully at 1080p.
With the new monitor, I no longer limit myself and my PC. I can now get real performance out of my computer. It previously only half-heartedly loaded a few textures and is now really getting into gear.
New games like Microsoft’s Flight Simulator, which tempts with compelling textures and particularly many details, I can now really enjoy. For me, the purchase only turned out to be important afterward. Because now I see before me what I missed in previous years.
The developers of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) have posted a greeting to the community at the end of the year 2020. In it, Studio Director Matt Firor discusses how well the year went and what didn’t work so well. He also gives an outlook on 2021.
How is ESO doing? According to Firor, 2020 saw as many new players start and actively play as not since 2015. Players are playing longer and more frequently. This was the last time in 2015 when the console version of ESO was released.
The new game content, especially the large Greymoor update, has opened up new possibilities for players and told new stories.
Greymoor launched the major vampire story.
Despite the strong player numbers, there have been problems. Performance and stability have not been as good as they should have been. The developers have had difficulties fixing this due to enforced work-from-home arrangements since March.
Firor concludes with an outlook for 2021. These urgent issues are to be addressed more strongly, and the focus will be more on improvement than on new features.
Highlights and Issues 2020
This went well: According to Firor, ESO has become a kind of “sanctuary” for players during the Corona pandemic in 2020. Players have had longer sessions in the game to escape from the stressful reality for a while.
Many of these players have built true “nests.” The Elder Scrolls Online is among the MMORPGs with the best housing systems, where players can spend a lot of time – which they apparently have done.
Players have apparently been busy with their houses in ESO.
This did not go well: Due to the focus on new content, the developers struggled to pay attention to the game’s performance. Performance and stability were in an “unacceptable” state.
Since developers had already started working early on the upcoming updates, work on performance improvements fell by the wayside.
What’s next in 2021
Firor promises that these issues will be addressed more strongly in 2021:
I want to emphasize that we will generally dedicate more time to stability and game performance in 2021 and spend less time on new game systems. The standards for our content updates will remain the same.
This Minecraft player has captured all the mobs in the game and trapped them in a museum. He showcases the impressive result in the video.
Minecraft has long been known for players building impressive structures that take dozens of hours of work. In the game’s subreddit, user Woetson has now shared a video of his latest project: a huge museum featuring all mob types in the game. In a small tour, he shows what his museum contains.
Museum built in Survival mode: Even though the museum looks quite impressive, there is one fact that makes this building much more interesting. Normally, such large projects are built in Creative mode, where everything can be placed freely according to one’s wishes. In this case, however, the entire museum was created in “Survival” mode. This was particularly challenging when hunting for the individual mob types. Creatures like charged creepers are a huge danger, as they can blow a massive hole in the museum with just one explosion.
The charged creeper could cause chaos – if it ever breaks free.
In general, it is quite difficult to get all the creatures into their cells, as they often have to be led through several hundred blocks across the game world. Additionally, each mob must be given a name tag, as many creatures in Minecraft simply disappear after a while otherwise – just obtaining so many name tags must have taken quite a while.
Although Woetson does not remember the exact duration of the project, he estimates that he has put “at least 200 hours” into the museum – which is evident in the structure along with its “inhabitants”.
Some creatures are missing: A few mobs, by the way, Woetson has not yet been able to trap in the museum, which has to do with the mobs themselves. Creatures like the Ender Dragon or the Wither are extremely difficult to contain without them laying waste to the entire surroundings. Also, water creatures are still missing, but Woetson has already announced: An attached aquarium is the next project for his survival world.
Community is enthusiastic: In the Minecraft subreddit, there has been a lot of support for the project. With more than 52,000 upvotes, it is one of the most popular Minecraft posts of all time. Fellow players appreciate what Woetson has built in Survival mode and praise especially the design, but also the ambition.
What do you think of this project? Have you ever undertaken and completed such a large project?
The Zombie Mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War offers some booster drinks that grant you various abilities. A YouTuber mixed and tasted these fictional drinks according to the recipes. Most of them he regretted.
What are these drinks? In the Zombie Mode of Cold War, you receive the well-known perks of the game through energy drinks. They can be found in vending machines scattered across the map. Instead of packing them into your loadout beforehand, you take a sip from the can and receive a perk in return.
These extras function similarly to those in the regular game, except that you can have up to six active at the same time and even upgrade them later. You can find more about this in our beginner’s guide to the Zombie Mode in Cold War.
Do you need power in Zombie Mode? The perk drinks help.
The special thing about the drinks is: They have a list of ingredients. Each of these skill-ups states exactly what it contains. YouTuber JohnyJ25 made it his goal to replicate all of these drinks as accurately as possible and try them out.
YouTuber mixes skill-ups and regrets it
What’s in the drinks? Many of the drinks contained ingredients that are unsuitable or even deadly for humans, including bromine, smelling salts, animal urine, gasoline, and amphetamines. JohnJ25 therefore only used the ingredients that are safe and omitted or replaced the others. He estimated the proportions. His recipes are as follows:
Jugger-Nog (improves health)
carbonated milk
whole egg powder
spinach powder
iron supplements
Tempo-Cola (faster reloading)
mineral water
glucose
cocoa nut extract
caffeine
guarana
taurine
cayenne pepper
Quick Revive (revival accelerated)
cold coffee
concentrated chicken broth
anchovy paste
soda water
Stamina (higher speed)
lemon juice
lemon zest
vitamin K supplement
capsaicin (cayenne pepper)
Elemental Soda (shots cause elemental damage)
soda water
magnesium supplement
zinc supplement
calcium supplement
chromium supplement
Death Daiquiri (aim assist for critical hits)
white rum
sugar
strawberry oil
ginseng
turmeric
ginkgo
‘dried newt eye’ (mustard)
By the way, we do not recommend anyone to replicate this. Incorrect dosing, especially of the supplements or allergens, can lead to bad outcomes. Furthermore, it seems that none of these drinks are worth it…
This is how the experiment went: JohnyJ25 tried all of the drinks and cannot really recommend any of them – except for the Elemental Soda, which according to him just tastes like water. The rest is absolutely disgusting.
In the video, you can see him gagging, spitting out the drinks, or nearly throwing up:
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Understandably, you might want to skip the drinks now. Who wants to drink cat urine or gasoline? Better to use an Easter egg that strengthens you every round if you don’t want to unnecessarily torture your soldiers.
Whether more drinks will come in the future or whether the developers might adjust the ingredients out of mercy, we cannot say for sure. However, we already know that various new modes and content are planned. Read here on MeinMMO, how the cool Zombie Mode of Call of Duty: Cold War will continue.
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The creators of the MMORPG Camelot Unchained have released their first game: Final Stand Ragnarök (PC) has entered First Access. In the game, up to 1000 players are supposed to fight against thousands of NPCs simultaneously, but initially, it starts with 10 players and 5 champions in a “First Access.”
What kind of game is this? Final Stand Ragnarök is
officially a “match and lobby-based PvE game that focuses on action and co-op”
unofficially, “FS:R” is like a detached PvE mode from the MMORPG Camelot Unchained, which focuses on massive battles.
The game is designed to eventually allow 1000 players to fight against thousands of NPCs in a massive real-time battle. Players fight at the end of the world in Norse mythology, Ragnarök, against hordes of enemies from Hel and must protect Asgard.
Hel is the realm of the dead in Norse mythology, ruled by the goddess Hel. She looks like Cate Blanchett, as we know from “Thor 3: Ragnarok.”
Aella, the Amazon, is one of the 5 heroines from FS:R.
At the moment, the game is in “First Access,” starting with 10 players: The developers aim to experiment with additional modes, sometimes reducing it to 4 players and sometimes increasing it to 20 players.
In the current early version, heroes must protect the village of Odi in the frosty woods of Valhalla and maintain the defense established by Odin and the Aesir.
They face skeletons, liches, death priests, necromancers, and all the other friendly undead from Helheim.
There will probably never be a shortage of enemies.
Amazon, Berserker, and an Icy Rogue
These are the heroes of the players: Ragnarök offers players 5 heroes to choose from:
Aella the Amazon – a bow shooter
Bjorn-snur the Berserker – A man and his axe
Gwen the Spearmaiden – she fights with her spear and has a mythical horn to summon spirits
Jalbal-Sulth the Peacemaker – the hero has been “deprived of his life but not his honor,” he always carries a shield
Yuki – the Ice-Demon – She uses stealth and the weapons “Kama and Kunai.” She also focuses on ice attacks.
From left: Bjorn, Gwen, Aella, Yuki, and Jalbal-Sulth.
How much does the game cost? The game is available starting at $15 in the store. The most expensive version costs up to $95.
The game is available right next to Camelot Unchained.
Things to consider when buying: The game is still in a very early version.
Studio head Marc Jacobs says players should prepare for some frustration. The developers themselves haven’t encountered any major problems, but there’s no guarantee it will stay that way.
In the trailer, the developers ironically play with the bugs, missing content, and the raw version of the game, but also promise that many additional contents like crafting and combos will come and that they will never resort to Pay2Win.
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First Stand: Ragnarök is now like a “PvE mode” that has been detached.
The developers say that this game helps them as a team immensely to advance the development of the MMORPG. According to developer statements from Discord, which were spread on reddit: Everything you do to the code in Ragnarök carries over into Camelot Unchained.
Studio head Mark Jacobs also says: If Ragnarök becomes the success they hope for, it will help Camelot Unchained because they will have more money to hire developers.
As a result, there has been a really bad atmosphere surrounding Final Stand: Ragnarök from the beginning. In the YouTube trailer for the game, comments and likes are disabled, as they would probably have been flooded with flames from hardcore fans.
Camelot Unchained was first announced in 2012. Even today, it is far from a release.
Camelot Unchained is considered one of the most interesting new MMORPGs in development by many MMORPG veterans who started with Dark Age of Camelot. The project was originally launched with crowdfunding, but that also brings problems, as we know:
In GTA Online, there are some encounters you wouldn’t always expect. MeinMMO author Eilyn Rapp also had an experience where she was suddenly kidnapped by a player for a date in Los Santos.
What happened? I had logged into GTA Online as usual to help out with a few heists. One of my favorite activities is to help beginners in the game. But when an invitation to a yacht from a player appeared, I spontaneously decided to follow it.
I didn’t know at the time that this would turn into a breathtaking “date.” But my curiosity to see a yacht took me there.
Yacht, boat, car, and jet – I had never seen Los Santos like this
This is how the “date” started: As I said, I followed the invitation of a player I didn’t know to his yacht. I had never seen one from the inside and was looking forward to it. Since there were more players hanging out on the yacht, I initially thought nothing of it.
I took the time on the yacht to enjoy the view
After about 10 minutes of exploring the yacht, all the other players were thrown off the yacht. I was still standing there with the owner who had invited me. When he asked me if I was a woman and I confirmed it, he then messaged me in the game to just follow him.
Curiously, I followed him and saw that he had called a dinghy. We got in, and a joyride started that took us back to the mainland. We got out there, and a while passed until a cool car appeared.
Not for the first time did I wonder what this player was up to. But when I didn’t get into the car and he honked several times, I eventually got in. We don’t want to be rude!
The player became increasingly impatient as I didn’t get in
After a refreshing drive, we arrived at his base. I should probably go inside, I thought. Once I got down there, I was almost breathless: he had so many vehicles, tanks, and helicopters. The whole base was filled with expensive things. He proudly showed me everything and gave me a tour.
After we had seen everything, the joyride continued with the car until we arrived at the Los Santos airport. There, I was told to wait outside the hangar. After a short time, he appeared with a huge jet.
This is how the joint outing ended: The grand finale of the “date” was the flight in the jet, flying into the sunset. I enjoyed the view so much that I even forgot to take a few screenshots.
After that, we flew back to his hangar (which, by the way, was also completely full) at the airport and got out of the jet. Then a message from him arrived: “That was really beautiful!” I agreed with him and thanked him for the outing; after all, I had never been shown around Los Santos so beautifully before.
After this experience, I had to fly towards the beautiful sunset myself
My conclusion from this experience: In GTA Online, you often encounter the most annoying types of players the game has to offer. But after this experience, I realized that it doesn’t always have to be that way. It was a nice change to have a “date” instead of receiving messages telling me to “send nudes.” Even though this experience wasn’t associated with romantic feelings for me, I am thankful for it and will gladly remember it.
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Tony Flame’s Twitter account, head designer of Call of Duty: Cold War, was hacked. However, the hackers surprisingly received a lot of support from followers.
This is what happened: On December 25, some strange tweets suddenly appeared on Tony Flame’s Twitter channel. He was apparently hacked and was not responsible for the posts.
While hackers are usually viewed negatively by the community, there was actually support here. The hackers demanded the removal of SBMM, meaning skill-based matchmaking.
Hackers receive thousands of likes
This was the tweet: The tweet has since been deleted, but quick fans managed to take a screenshot, which we include here:
The tweet translates to: “Activision, remove SBMM. You are ruining the game I’ve worked so hard on.”
This is how followers reacted: There was surprisingly a lot of support for the tweet. Within a short time, the tweet had over 6000 likes – compared to that, Flame’s normal posts often don’t even get 2000 likes.
There were also numerous comments agreeing. The top comment states: “Finally, the developers are reacting.”
Even under other posts made by Flame, there are voices regarding SBMM. For example, on December 25, Flame uploaded a picture and wished especially the “Christmas noobs” a Merry Christmas. There it was commented: “The Christmas noobs are hiding thanks to SBMM, I can’t find them.”
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What about SBMM in CoD? This is a contentious issue and is brought up repeatedly in every CoD installment. Through skill-based matchmaking, players are placed in lobbies where similarly skilled players are present. In doing so, the performance of previous matches is especially evaluated.
You can’t really dominate and rack up points in a noob lobby. You always have strong opponents in front of you, which some players find disheartening. Especially stronger players feel they can never really relax, but must always push their limits.
Recently, in mid-December, there was an action against SBMM by some players. They intentionally played worse:
In Fortnite, the winter skin “Snowmando” is currently available to unlock. We will show you what you need to do to get it for free.
This is what’s happening in Fortnite: The Operation: Snowdown is ongoing. This is the Christmas event in Fortnite and brings you a new task to complete every day.
For each task, there is also a reward. On December 25, you could also get the skin “Snowmando”. We will show you all the steps you need to take to get the skin.
Unlocking Snowmando – Here’s how
Complete these tasks: If you haven’t checked in to Fortnite the last few days, you need to do a few things. The reward is only available if you successfully complete all tasks of the Operation: Snowdown. At least until December 25, because that’s when you can get the Snowmando skin.
There are a total of 9 tasks you need to complete to unlock the winter skin. These include:
If you complete all these tasks, you will receive the Snowmando skin in your inventory and can equip it in the next round.
How long do you have to unlock it? You can still complete the tasks until January 5. However, you only have until December 28 to receive the cosmetics. So you need to hurry.
What is the Snowmando skin? This skin is already known from Fortnite. It is an NPC that appears on the map. For example, he sells you the Big Chill, a powerful grenade launcher.
Now you can also play as this skin without spending any money. You only need to complete the tasks by December 28.
What you should definitely do in Fortnite for Christmas, you can find out here:
