Was Torghast in WoW: Shadowlands really too hard? Blizzard says it was just miscommunicated.
The Tower of Torghast has been a hot topic in World of Warcraft over the past few days. Just a few days ago, the subreddit was filled with complaints that the tower had become far too difficult and that the runs were simply not fun. It was too frustrating to battle mobs with extremely high HP for two hours only to die immediately at the final boss. In an interview, WoW’s Game Director explained: They simply failed to communicate how Torghast was intended to work.
What was said? In an interview with Polygon, Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of WoW, spoke at length about Torghast. This was before the first nerfs to the tower a few days ago. The conversation also touched on the difficulty level of the dungeon and how it was actually intended to be:
If level 1 is like a normal dungeon and level 2 is like a heroic dungeon, then level 6 is more like a “Mythic+7 dungeon.” And level 8 is more like a Mythic +13 or +14. And then there are some players who are very, very skilled and acquiring gear from many sources and are already doing Mythic+14 this week. But some players will never get there and others will only do so in months when they have more epic gear.
Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft.
In clear terms, this means that not every player should be able to complete every level of Torghast immediately. However, the developers have failed to communicate this correctly. There are also no indications in the game that the higher levels have stricter requirements and are meant for higher item levels.
These changes are coming: Overall, Blizzard is pursuing four goals that are to be implemented in the coming weeks and months to make the Tower of the Necrolord more enjoyable and easier to understand. These are:
Reduce the length of individual runs so that it doesn’t become a long grind
Increase the success rate for some classes and specializations that are having particular difficulty
Ensure that players receive interesting anima powers that make Torghast exciting and diverse
Clearly communicate how difficult the individual levels are and when players should tackle them
The first two goals have already been tackled by Blizzard with hotfixes, so now most classes have a good chance of being able to handle Torghast alone.
In the long term, Blizzard wants to make many improvements, as Torghast should remain relevant throughout the entire expansion. Therefore, it can be expected that in one of the upcoming patches, it will be clearer what the difficulty of each level is intended to represent and how it compares to other content.
Are you still enjoying Torghast? Or are you glad if you never have to enter the tower again?
Other personalities from the gaming industry also joined in. Xbox’s social media manager, Josh Stein, for example, posted a picture of the laughing Commander Zavala.
Even former Bungie community manager Deej chimed in under the news. He linked streamer Maximum Stack and jokingly advised him to contact lawyers, to which he replied with a proposal to send a raid team to the White House.
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These references also existed: However, Destiny was not the only franchise that was often mentioned in the comments. Memes related to the popular comics and films “Guardians of the Galaxy” were also frequently present, as well as jokes about Star Wars and suggestions that the Guardians should please be renamed to “Storm Troopers.”
So if you absolutely want to become “real” Guardians in real life, you just have to emigrate to the USA and somehow manage to land a spot at the US Space Force.
However, it is unlikely that this will give you control over the powers of Light or Darkness.
The US Space Force has announced that members of the organization will officially be called “Guardians.” Coincidentally, that is also the name of the players from a well-known first-person shooter Destiny.
What is the US Space Force? It is a military branch of the US Armed Forces and thus the sixth branch of the military. It originated from the Air Force Space Command, which was originally founded in 1982 and will take over its duties in the future.
This includes, for example, the construction and launch of communications satellites, the management of various military bases in Greenland, Guam, Alaska, or Hawaii, and “conducting space warfighting operations.”
What does the Force have to do with Destiny? Well, the official Twitter account of the US Space Force announced that members of the military department now have an official name: Guardians.
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The name was founded on the motto of the Air Force Space Command, from which the Space Force originated: “Guardians of the High Frontier.”
However, it is also the title of the player characters and many NPCs from Bungie’s first-person shooters: Destiny and Destiny 2. Accordingly, memes and images related to Destiny piled up under the original tweet announcing it.
Many big streamers and YouTubers also found the new name for the members of the US Space Force extremely funny and joined in the memes on Twitter. The well-known streamer DrLupo linked the official Destiny account and asked, “Hey, is that you????”:
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What did Bungie employees say? But the developers at Bungie also had their fun with the new name of the Space Force members. Bungie’s CEO reacted to the news with an “OMG” and posted the opening video of Destiny.
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Other personalities from the gaming industry also joined in. Xbox’s social media manager, Josh Stein, for example, posted a picture of the laughing Commander Zavala.
Even former Bungie community manager Deej chimed in under the news. He linked streamer Maximum Stack and jokingly advised him to contact lawyers, to which he replied with a proposal to send a raid team to the White House.
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These references also existed: However, Destiny was not the only franchise that was often mentioned in the comments. Memes related to the popular comics and films “Guardians of the Galaxy” were also frequently present, as well as jokes about Star Wars and suggestions that the Guardians should please be renamed to “Storm Troopers.”
So if you absolutely want to become “real” Guardians in real life, you just have to emigrate to the USA and somehow manage to land a spot at the US Space Force.
However, it is unlikely that this will give you control over the powers of Light or Darkness.
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With the prestige system in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, you can rank up over 1,000 levels in a season and earn cool rewards. MeinMMO shows you how to use your prestige keys.
What is it about? Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War offers a progression system that allows you to rank up many levels each season – the prestige ranks. However, you don’t just accumulate level-ups; you also unlock various challenges and rewards that compensate you for your efforts.
Especially the prestige keys are exciting. With these keys, you can unlock special calling cards and prestige symbols in the shop. Most of these are cosmetic items from previous CoD games, which should be a nice bonus for some veterans.
MeinMMO shows you everything you need to know about the prestige keys and the shop, so you can turn your level progress into sparkling emblems and colorful calling cards.
Update December 23: To reduce unintentional purchases, you now have to confirm the purchase of an item in the prestige shop again. At the start, it was enough to press a button to exchange an item for keys.
Season 1 brought new prestige symbols and rewards into the game. Additionally, the prestige shop went online.
Important answers about the prestige shop
Where can I find the prestige shop?
Go to the ‘Barracks’ tab in the main menu of Cold War and then click on the ‘Progress’ sub-item. Now select the tile with the image of the prestige keys to access the shop.
Does the prestige shop benefit me as a Warzone player?
You can earn prestige keys thanks to the merged progression system, but the prestige shop itself is only accessible through Cold War.
How do I get the prestige keys?
By playing Call of Duty. Every 50 season levels, you receive one of the keys for the prestige shop and can earn up to 24 keys per season.
You can only access the shop through Cold War in the progress menu.
Buy symbols and calling cards in the shop with prestige keys
How do I get calling cards? Most items are calling cards from previous CoD games. Once you have a prestige key, you can directly choose a card here. The key is consumed with the purchase. However, you don’t have immediate access to all items, but only to the “alternative cards” and a few from the “prestige” category at the beginning.
To unlock more cards from “prestige,” you need to rank up to a higher prestige rank. Some cards are only accessible from prestige rank 7, which is the maximum from season 1.
Then there are the “Prestige Master” cards. Once you rank up 200 season levels in a season, you become a Prestige Master and unlock further rewards. In this category, you unlock the last card for purchase in season 1 at season level 500.
Here you can find colorful calling cards from Black Ops 4, for example.
How do I get prestige symbols? You only gain access to the symbol shop once you are the prestige master of a season. To do this, you need to rank up 200 levels. In return, interesting rewards await you, as you can change your prestige symbol in Cold War, which is displayed next to your rank. However, this is only possible if you are currently active as a prestige master in a season.
In the symbol menu, you will also receive items from earlier CoDs for your keys. Each prestige level unlocks a maximum of 5 emblems, with each corresponding to a prestige emblem from the four previous “Black Ops” titles or CoD: World at War from 2008.
Additionally, you will also receive the corresponding symbol as an emblem and a sticker for your weapon. You can then use them without the prestige master rank once you have purchased them once.
With the prestige system, Black Ops Cold War brought back a mechanic requested by fans, but rather focuses on a mix of the old prestige system and the seasonal approach of its predecessor, Modern Warfare. The changes in the rewards for such high rank-ups should be welcomed by many players. As well as the fact that you can level up your rank in Cold War, Warzone & CoD MW.
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Unfortunately, there is no perfect MMORPG. But if there were one, what would it look like in your opinion? We want to create the perfect MMORPG together with you. Dream with us!
What’s it all about? Have you ever thought: “The game is nice, but if it had features from MMORPG XY, it would be so much better and more fun!” You most likely have.
It often happens that an MMO has the potential to become something great and is also somewhat fun. But it just lacks something, or a crucial feature is not as great as it could be. Maybe the PvP is not a total disaster or the raids leave much to be desired, or perhaps other features. They would be so much better if the developers could take inspiration from other MMORPGs.
What if you could combine the best features from different MMORPGs?
But what if that were possible? If we could take the best individual components from various MMORPGs and combine them as we wish? How would the MMORPG you would create look like?
The components and features would include, for example:
Combat system
Raids
Dungeons
Game world
Class system
Crafting system
Armor system
Setting and atmosphere
PvP content
Graphics and character creator
Soundtrack
Content updates
Payment model
Update system (free updates, season pass, etc.)
You would borrow these components from games like WoW, FFXIV, Black Desert, ESO, Blade and Soul, Star Trek, Guild Wars 2, TERA, and many others and then assemble them in a way that you like the most. This would lead to the MMORPG that you would perceive as perfect.
So tell us: What would your perfect MMORPG look like if you could “steal” and assemble various features and systems from different games? Which games would you use and which would you avoid? Or is there something that no MMORPG currently does really well, and you wish for something completely different and new?
Many of you have probably tried various MMORPGs in recent years in search of the one that fits. Share your fantasies, wishes, and combinations with us in the comments!
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) offers you the opportunity to change keys and settings to your liking. MeinMMO author Larissa Then reveals which settings have made life in ESO easier.
In The Elder Scrolls Online you can adjust your settings according to your individual preferences on both PC and the consoles PS4 and Xbox One.
This includes key bindings for the interface, your character, your house, and more. There are also various settings for combat and outside of combat.
In this list, you will find 15 key bindings and settings that I have set up on every character and without which I would no longer manage in ESO.
Included are important settings for the movement of my character, but also fun features that I still do not want to miss. It should also be mentioned that I play on PC and the key bindings on the console may differ.
MeinMMO author Larissa Then enjoys playing as a stamina Nightblade or healer Necromancer
Key Bindings in Controls
The first 4 settings refer to my key bindings. You can find these under the Controls tab.
1. Dodge Roll: The most important key binding for smooth gameplay for me was changing the key for the dodge roll. I like to play my Nightblade as a stamina DPS, where I dodge a lot and roll around.
Therefore, I have assigned the dodge roll to my first of 6 thumb buttons. Which race pairs well with such a stamina DPS can be found in our guide to the best races for every playstyle.
It is also important with the dodge roll to turn off the double tap option for dodging in the gameplay settings. I even tried dodging by double tapping for a while.
However, I feel that this restricts my mobility and sometimes it just doesn’t work. And that, despite having tried different settings for the double tap speed. So I prefer to have it readily available on my thumb button.
The bindings regarding movement, where the H stands for my first thumb button
2. Auto Run: As the name of the setting already suggests, this allows you to run automatically. I use this feature very regularly to spare myself the constant pressure on W.
Since I was so used to it from WoW, I put auto-run on the Num key of my number pad. Originally, it was on MT4, which I couldn’t use at all.
3. Toggle Walking/Running: I chose this setting more for fun. Toggling between walking and running is a matter of roleplay for me. This way, your character can stride elegantly.
Originally, this key is unassigned. In true WoW fashion, I have my RP walk set to the slash key of my number pad.
4. Hide User Interface: Another actually unassigned setting is hiding the user interface. I enjoy taking screenshots of beautiful landscapes, fun poses, or simply for work at MeinMMO.
Therefore, I have assigned this option to the letter Ä. It has no other function, so I don’t mess up other settings. This way, I can click to turn off all bars for my character or quests and quickly slide in a screenshot.
The key bindings regarding the user interface, where most of them have remained unchanged
The other keys I have actually left as they were. I manage well with the interaction and other movement of my character.
Gameplay in Settings
However, I have changed some options in the settings that greatly ease my life. Firstly, the following 5 under gameplay.
5. Combat Hints On: I find it extremely useful to turn on the combat hints. This shows effects on your enemies that announce or clarify upcoming actions or states.
This way, you miss nothing that you could have reacted to – and you save yourself some incoming damage.
Right next to it, you will also find the aforementioned option to turn off double tapping for dodging. You can also set the colors for enemies and others according to your own discretion. For my part, I, however, use the preset colors.
The settings under gameplay with “Double Tap to Dodge”
6. Spare Innocents On: Another very useful setting is “Spare Innocents”. When you set this up, you can avoid making silly mistakes with NPCs.
Especially at the beginning, it can happen that you attack something you didn’t want to at all. In the worst case, a bounty lands on you and you have to run to avoid losing gold.
7. Set Ground Target Immediately On: Especially for working with my bow, I use a lot of ground effects. Usually, you click the ability and then have a marker where you can place it. With a second click, you then place the attack.
If you now set “Set Ground Target Immediately”, you save yourself that second click and, therefore, valuable time. For smooth gameplay, this setting is simply essential for me.
Of course, you have to ensure that the ability is already at the desired location when activated. So your mouse needs to be where you want to place the ground effect.
The settings under gameplay with Auto-Loot and Tutorials
8. Tutorials On: The fine thing about tutorials. For my part, I still like to have them turned on, simply out of habit.
Especially for new players, I would highly recommend the tutorials, as they always provide useful tips and usually avoid confusion. We from MeinMMO have compiled 10 beginner mistakes and how to avoid them for new players.
However, those who find the tutorials annoying later on can disable them under gameplay settings.
9. Always Collect Everything: I cannot play without Auto-Loot, so I activated “Always Collect Everything”. This way, everything is automatically looted as soon as I click on the loot.
However, especially without ESO+, this can be really annoying as your bag fills up quickly. Additionally, I would leave the option “Always Steal Everything” turned off. This can quickly land you a bounty if you’re not careful.
Combat in Settings
Besides the gameplay settings, there are also useful options under the combat tab. The 5 most important to me are as follows:
10. Resource Display: When it comes to resources, I prefer a numerical display. This way, I know exactly how much stamina or magicka I have left. Especially in conjunction with my ability management, I find this essential.
In the past, I set the resource display to “Numbers Only”. Nowadays, I have the display set to numbers automatically, as I use the BanditsUI addon. This is one of the 7 addons I can’t imagine playing ESO without.
11. Tips in Combat On: The tips in combat are again more of an option for newer players. However, I still find it very useful as it shows helpful tips about combat mechanics. I have this set to automatic so that it only shows when it makes sense.
The settings under combat with the display elements and combat events
12. Ultimate Power (Value) On: I also like to see my ultimate power for my ultimate ability displayed in numbers. This way, you have a tangible value for when your ultimate can be used again.
I feel that this makes me more flexible in combat. This way, I can better gauge when I can deal significant damage or healing.
13. Combat Events: Under combat events, you can turn on the display of damage and healing. This way, you can always see how much damage and healing you are dealing and how much comes in.
Additionally, you can also display crowd control incoming and outgoing here. This way, you have a better overview of stuns and other influencing effects.
The settings under combat with improvements and impairments
14. Improvements and Impairments: The settings under improvements and impairments go in a similar direction. There, you can display which buffs and debuffs are on you and your opponent.
This buff tracker can be very useful, especially when trying out a new build. However, I turn off the long-lasting and permanent effects, as that is too much input for me. I am only interested in acute buffs and debuffs.
15. Word Filter Off: One setting is still found under the social tab. If you keep the word filter on, you have censorship for swear words and such. However, I find it too annoying and prefer to live with the expressions. How you handle that is up to you.
Now you know which settings are vital for me in ESO. Feel free to leave a comment about what you have personally adjusted and why! And for those of you wondering what is currently happening in ESO, you can check out the New Year’s event and farm the last Indrik.
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Completing some quests in Pokémon GO can lead to a real disadvantage. Trainers report that stops disappear from their area just because quests were completed.
Update 21.12 at 9:00 AM: The developers at Niantic have addressed this issue. They stated in a discussion in their Wayfarer community that the claims of the trainers are not true.
Niantic states that a stop can only be removed if trainers have reported it beforehand. They also say: ‘If someone notices that a POI [PokéStop] has been removed, this is purely coincidental and has nothing to do with the AR scan feature.’
Which quests are involved? Referring here to the AR tasks. These have been in Pokémon GO for a few weeks and require you to record videos of specific PokéStops. Once you’ve completed that, you get items.
However, it seems that the system is now working against the trainers. If you complete such a task and your video recordings do not accurately confirm the existence of the stop, then the PokéStop could be removed.
At least that’s what trainers are reporting on reddit. A desperate player reached out to other trainers there and says that several stops have already disappeared from his community, specifically those that hosted such AR tasks.
AR tasks delete stops – Can this be true?
Is this really due to the AR tasks? These quests are intended for Niantic to see what is around the stop and whether the stop actually stands there. Of course, there is also a response if several videos show the exact opposite.
On reddit, there are several confirmations that cities have lost numerous PokéStops. The AR tasks are repeatedly cited as the reason. So it is definitely not an isolated case.
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What is the reason for this? If you only want the items from the quest, you can quickly complete the task. Instead of filming the PokéStop, you quickly sweep the camera along the ground. The system does not recognize whether you are truly filming the stop or just the ground.
The problem is that such videos are then sent to Niantic. There they see the videos that do not show the PokéStop and the stop is deleted. After all, it seems that the PokéStop doesn’t really stand at that location.
Use this trick: The AR quests often block access to other quests, which is why many trainers simply complete the tasks. However, you do not have to do this.
You can simply carry one AR quest permanently. After that, you can collect 3 additional “normal” quests from other stops. You basically carry 4 tasks.
Even the PokéStops that are supposed to provide the AR tasks will then give you normal quests. You just need to consistently carry one AR task.
What you don’t need AR tasks for is the special research with Galar-Pantimos. We will show you all the steps here:
Raiding in World of Warcraft? At least Cortyn missed it tremendously and reports why everyone should check out Castle Nathria.
I have actively raided occasionally in the past. I was really permanently active from Vanilla to Wrath of the Lich King, and after that, I was in different groups, usually for a few months, before the usual guild drama tore everything apart or simply other games wanted my attention.
Although I also experienced the raids in Legion and Battle for Azeroth, it was rather sporadic for work and not with fixed groups – a visit for one or two evenings, without commitments and with people you barely knew.
I completely forgot what wonderfully silly moments can be experienced while raiding. Certainly, it was also because the teammates in Discord were all so relaxed that the atmosphere was simply great. A lot of joking was going on, and in the heat of battle, sentences like these came up:
“Spot the boss for me!” – “Can’t, I have a cooldown?” – “Why do you have a cooldown?” – “BECAUSE I’M DUMB!”
“Now burst damage on the add.” – “My burst damage comes over a long duration.”
And of course, there’s never a shortage of the leap of faith, which I only use to do something meaningful 5% of the time, and the rest of the time I’m either pulling teammates to their death or showing other players that they shouldn’t rush ahead because a slow priest will otherwise feel left behind.
Kael’thas with his drölf guards caused problems.
Raiding is a great experience that is worth it
It wasn’t until then that I realized how much I missed it. The joking around in Discord, the collaborative effort on boss fights. Although a good half of the players were basically “randoms,” the mood was good, there were no insults or accusations when mistakes were made, and fun was the priority.
We literally crashed on Kael’thas. No matter what we did, the transition from the first to the second phase never quite worked, and everyone was running around like headless chickens – myself included.
However, contrary to my fear, this did not cause players to leave the group. The ambition was there, as I hadn’t experienced in a long time. Where players normally leave the group with a “Bye, Noobs” after at most the third wipe, here all players stayed together and fought … and fought … and fought. We died on Kael’thas for a total of 4 hours before we decided to leave the elf king alone for today.
The Hungry Destroyer was also rather “Free Loot” – unless people wanted to grill the group with the beams.
Yes, I know. For many of you, the normal mode is probably already boring after the first week. Our group was quite a colorful mix, except for some guild colleagues and acquaintances. Not all players had a legendary item in the first raid week, and one of our healing druids even wielded his stick weapon, which gave him no intelligence at all.
But that didn’t matter to us because everyone in the raid was pretty laid-back, joking around in Discord, and one more or less wipe didn’t seem to frustrate anyone. We didn’t pay attention to DPS lists, but rather just had fun.
The Council of Blood wants players to dance – which is really a hurdle for some.
By now, we have already gone for the third time, sending Kael’thas to the ground with an altered strategy (or rather full healing) and also defeated Lady Inerva Darkvein. So far, we have failed at the Council of Blood because the group’s dancing skills leave a bit to be desired. But we will get there too.
I, by the way, didn’t get much loot – but that doesn’t matter. With the fun that the raid provided, good loot takes a back seat.
More on World of Warcraft: Shadowlands can be found here:
What I want to say is: If you have never pushed yourself to try raid content, now is the time to do it. Because the bosses in Castle Nathria are a lot of fun. If you bring patience and the willingness to learn the mechanics and improve, you will hardly find a better time to start raiding.
So don’t wait until only experts remain and the groups have all crazy and exaggerated demands on their members again. Find some like-minded people now, turn a blind eye here and there when the gear isn’t optimal yet, and try your hand at Castle Nathria.
Not only are the fights really interesting, but it’s also a nice opportunity to re-establish long-term conversations with other players and perhaps gain a few teammates for your friends list and regular activities.
Streaming platform Twitch tightened the rules regarding various insults. One of them was the word ‘Simp’. However, the ban led to Simp now being used much more frequently.
Twitch’s COO, Sara Clemens, cited some examples of words that are to be penalized. This includes the word ‘Simp’. However, the ban had the opposite effect.
Simps are men who are almost overly obedient to a female streamer or content creator. They want to gain her attention and dream of a future with her, which is why they donate large sums of money or give expensive gifts.
This has now happened: After the news of the new regulations spread, the statistics site Stream Hatchet recorded a sharp increase in the use of the banned insult.
It was used over 140,000 times on December 16, the day after the announcement of the new rules. That’s nearly double compared to the previous 2 weeks. In the period from December 1 to 15, it was used on average 71,000 times per day.
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It seems to be a reaction of defiance from the community, who are unhappy about the ban on insults in chat and streams. Even larger streamers like FaZe or Summ1tG have spoken out, stating that flame wars and teasing each other are part of streaming.
It is also possible that some “casual viewers” on Twitch do not even know the meaning of Simp, and the increased usage comes from others explaining the word to them. In any case, Twitch’s tightening of the rules has essentially had the opposite effect and multiplied the usage of the insult.
The drastic increase in the usage of ‘Simp’ should, according to the new rules, also lead to more punishments. However, most people who are now using the word out of defiance probably have nothing to fear.
This is what Twitch says: In response to criticism from the community, Twitch issued a statement explaining the new regulation. It states:
We will specifically act against the use of the terms ‘Simp’, ‘Virgin’, and ‘Incel’ when they are used negatively to refer to another person’s sexual practices. Using the terms in isolation will not have consequences, but we will take action when they are used repeatedly in a harassing manner.
So if someone casually throws a context-free ‘Simp’ or ‘Virgin’ into the Twitch chat just for fun, according to the statement, it should have no consequences.
However, it is difficult to say where Twitch will draw the line between fun and a serious insult.
In the Call of Duty: Warzone, a new cutscene has surfaced related to the long-suspected nuke event. However, the video raises more questions than it answers. MeinMMO summarizes the information and shows what it could mean.
What happened? On the evening of December 18, a new leak circulated through the relevant channels. “MODERN WARFARE NUKE EVENT CUTSCENE LEAKED” tweeted, for example, the leaker who had already shown the contents of Cold War Season 1 before the official presentation. Leakers found a new video with poor audio quality in the Warzone files, showing the atomic bomb. The video is titled in the files: Warzone_Finale.
For months, the rumor has been that Call of Duty: Warzone wants to bid farewell to its release map Verdansk with the big bang of an atomic explosion. The video fueled the nuke speculation for a few hours.
However, during the night, the circumstances changed. A well-known puzzle-solver of Warzone, YouTuber and streamer Geeky Pastimes, solved the new secret data mission and was then able to watch the video with complete audio. Suddenly, the nuke event was off the table.
Instead of showing an impending explosion, the video reveals that Captain Price and his gang managed to avert the looming atomic explosion. We have embedded the English cutscene here for you:
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Here’s what’s to see: The “Modern Warfare” terrorist Viktor Zakhaev is in Bunker 10 south of Verdansk and is arming his atomic bomb. This bomb was also part of a secret data mission in Season 5, and for many players, it was a clear hint of an upcoming nuke event in Warzone.
However, instead of initiating the destruction of Verdansk, a heroic Captain Price suddenly stands next to him, putting the terrorist in his place. Price throws Zakhaev over a barrier and manages to deactivate the rocket in the nick of time.
Price then meets a large part of his SAS squad at the dam in the north of Verdansk. They are sure that the threat to the city is not over yet, despite the victory over Zakhaev. Price then contacts an old acquaintance, operator Soap, who informs him that things are heating up near the coast. The entire squad then jumps off the dam using their wingsuits.
What could this mean? The nuke event could be off the table for good. The leak account “ModernWarzone” on Twitter, which had provided many insights before the release of the Battle Royale, stated on Twitter:
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Tweet translation: “At this point, neither we nor our sources know if the nuke is still even used to transition to the next big Warzone map. I mean, it didn’t go off? How much longer can they tease us with that…”
But although the nuke event seems less likely now, the video may provide some insights into what to expect in the Warzone soon.
Cutscene could provide clues on how Warzone continues
The lengthy cutscene shows at least 3 clues regarding what could be coming up in the Warzone:
Additionally, wingsuits might soon become a topic in the Battle Royale. Currently, one can open their parachute when jumping from a certain height. Wingsuits would add more speed. Perhaps the entire jumping mechanics from the transport plane at the start of the match will be changed so that you can only use the parachute once in a match, which would be significantly more realistic. So far, however, there is only this video as a hint.
As another clue, Soap mentions in a brief conversation with Price about action near the coast. He is a click (not quite 100 meters) from the coast and things are getting “hot” there. The next threat could therefore come from the sea. Possibilities could include bombardments during matches, as seen in competitor PUBG in the red zones. Perhaps a ship will appear that regularly targets Verdansk.
For months, leakers have been expecting a nuke event. Apparently in vain.
However, aside from Operator Soap, it remains entirely unclear whether the new clues from the video can be interpreted in this direct way. What is certain is that the latest events in Season 1 have thoroughly shaken expectations for the story of Verdansk. Even more than the best weapons in Warzone. Because here, despite more than 30 new firearms, there have hardly been any changes.
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Luke Smith, the head of Destiny 2, spoke in an interview about the controversial sunsetting feature and admitted to problems with it. However, Bungie wants to stick with this system.
What is the sunsetting about? The sunsetting, which translates to weapon retirement, is a system that essentially introduces a kind of shelf life or expiration date for legendary weapons and armor in Destiny 2 (does not apply to Exotics, which remain permanently relevant).
These items can therefore only be infused up to a certain power level. Beyond that, players will not be able to further upgrade the gear. This means that legendary weapons and armor pieces will eventually become irrelevant for the endgame of Destiny 2, as they will have too low a power level at some point. However, they will still remain in the game.
However, Bungie reserves the right to bring back some “retired” weapons from retirement and make them relevant again – meaning they will become earnable again with a higher level cap, possibly with some changes.
Once hard-earned, now retired: The popular hand cannon Luna’s Howl (Source: @saboe627 on Twitter)
Luke Smith discusses problems with weapon retirement
The biggest criticism is not even the system or principle itself, as it generally brings a fresh wind into the game and gives new weapons a chance to shine. However, there are simply too few new guns for the taste of many players right now. Thus, the loss of a large number of guns affected by the sunsetting cannot even be compensated for.
In short: Bungie has made too many weapons and gear irrelevant and offered very little new in return. The studio has already taken some corrective action, but that is not the only problem with sunsetting.
The new raid weapons like this hand cannon are well received – but there aren’t enough new guns like this.
Where does the information come from? Recently, Luke Smith, the Franchise Director of Destiny, also talked about problems with weapon retirement in an interview with the US site Polygon. There, he revealed how Bungie currently views sunsetting.
This is what the Destiny head says: As Polygon reports, Bungie has indeed recognized the problems of sunsetting, but they are not done with the system yet and want to keep tweaking it. Smith said: “I am very confident that we will continue to make improvements and changes here.”.
At the same time, the head also made it clear that Bungie will continue to stick to the sunsetting principle for the foreseeable future: “For the legendary level, we are not going to do things first that you can keep forever.” He added: “Because in the end, that leads to you having nothing left to chase.” Bungie will therefore first continue to put certain weapons into retirement every few months.
Luke Smith, the head of Destiny
Smith also goes into more detail about the why and the problems in the interview. Players would find something cool, but often just stash it in the vault out of habit and never really use it. “I mean, how often have you been running around in Destiny 2 and worked hard to get a weapon? Then you finally get it, and it’s like ‘Cool, I got it.’ And then you put it away and never even fired a shot with it.”.
However, it shouldn’t end there. Smith stated: “I want to want something better.” So there should remain the drive to constantly want something better, something more powerful, and to chase after it.
What does sunsetting have in common with buying milk? However, Bungie has also noticed certain problematic behaviors that sunsetting causes among players. For example, the premature abandoning of weapons – months before they actually become irrelevant.
Players already stop using certain weapons a whole season before sunsetting or even completely delete them – following the principle: If you can’t use it in 3 months, why still use it now?
Smith compares this phenomenon to buying milk. When you go to the store next door to buy milk, you always look at the latest expiration date. It doesn’t matter if you drink the whole pack right when you get home – you always prefer a pack with an expiration date of 10 remaining days over one with only 9 remaining days.
According to Smith, sunsetting hits the same note here. You can’t just give players something new to chase after without taking away their current favorite toys. Otherwise, they would just use what they already know. But when you say you’re taking their weapons away in 6 months, it gives players the feeling that the weapon is already “dead” upon its arrival. That’s a problem that they are still considering how to solve.
Bungie is well aware of the problems with weapon retirement and wants to continue to tweak and improve the feature – even though no concrete fixes have been mentioned yet. But the reasons for the existence of this feature are clear to the studio.
What do you think about sunsetting in general? Would you judge the system differently if there were more new, exciting loot? Let us and other MeinMMO readers know in the comments.
The special research “What’s that noise?” concerning Galar-Pantimos has begun in Pokémon GO. We will show you all steps and rewards.
What kind of research is this? Those who invested 8.99 euros will get access to this special research. You had to buy a ticket in advance to access the research and obtain Galar-Pantimos.
Anyone who completes all steps will even gain access to 2 Galar-Pantimos and additionally some items that are quite useful.
All steps of the special research “What’s that noise?”
You should note: There are a total of 5 steps in the special research. The tasks can be completed quickly, especially if you use incense. This item is boosted during the winter weekend.
What’s that noise? 1/5
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Ice-type Pokémon
Encounter with Schneppke
Land 3 great curveball throws
Encounter with Alolan Vulpix
Transfer 10 Pokémon
3x Incense
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks of this chapter, you will receive 2000 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, and an encounter with Rossana.
What’s that noise? 2/5
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Pokémon
Encounter with Pummeluff
Spin a PokéStop or gym
Encounter with Flurmel
Use 10 berries when catching Pokémon
3000 XP
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks of this chapter, you will receive 2000 Stardust, 30 Pokéballs, and an encounter with Palimpalim.
What’s that noise? 3/5
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokémon
30 Ultra Balls
Land 3 good curveball throws in a row
3 Raid Passes
Use 3 Power-Ups on Pokémon
3000 XP
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks of this chapter, you will receive 2000 Stardust, a Knurps, and an encounter with Galar-Pantimos.
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks of this chapter, you will receive 2000 Stardust, 2x Glacier Module, and an encounter with Galar-Pantimos.
What’s that noise? 5/5
Task
Reward
Already completed
3000 XP
Already completed
3000 XP
Already completed
3000 XP
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks of this chapter, you will receive 3 Super Incubators, 3 Star Pieces, and a Pantimos avatar pose.
What do you think of the research? Is it worth 9 euros for you? Please leave your opinion here in the comments at MeinMMO and discuss with other trainers.
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If you are in Cyberpunk 2077 , you might encounter one or the other familiar face – or a familiar voice. Many well-known YouTubers, streamers, and influencers have landed a role in the new RPG. MeinMMO introduces you to 7 German influencers that you can find in the game.
Are you often on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and co. and know every German entity in this area? Then you should keep your eyes open while wandering through Night City.
Here we introduce you to the major German influencers that you can discover in some form in Cyberpunk 2077 – either with their own role as NPCs, as voice actors, or with an Easter egg.
Peter from PietSmiet
YouTuber Peter Georg Smits from PietSmiet (Image source: Instagram)
Who is that? Peter Georg Smits is the founder and namesake of PietSmiet, one of the most famous channels in the German gaming scene on YouTube. PietSmiet is a team of Let’s Players who create and upload videos together.
With over 2.4 million subscribers on the main channel and over a million on the other channels combined, PietSmiet ranks among the largest gaming channels in Germany.
PietSmiet also organizes the live event “Friendly Fire” together with Gronkh and others. This is a marathon livestream where the streamers raise money for a good cause. In the latest Friendly Fire 6 in December 2020, over a million € was raised.
Where can I find Peter? Peter does not appear as a character in the game but has received his own reference. On a poster of the fictional band “Night City Centipede” for their new album “Looming Darkness”, Peter’s face can be seen on a giant centipede.
In a short clip, he shows how he finds himself in the game. Unfortunately, the pun with the English word for centipede was not taken, as he explains: “They didn’t want Centipiet with P-I-E-T because it would be too confusing.”
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Voice actress and host Lara Loft (Image source: Twitter)
Who is that? Lara Katharina Trautmann is a well-known German voice actress, singer, and host who also has hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers as a gamer on YouTube and Twitch. You probably know her voice from:
She also appears as a voice in film and television. Recently, she revealed on Twitter that she voices the role of Zorii Bliss in Star Wars Episode 9.
Where can I find her? Lara has several appearances in Cyberpunk 2077. You can find her as the voice of Joss, River Ward’s sister, in the side quest “The Hunt.” But also as Mox, who lets you in through the back door in Lizzie’s Bar.
She voices additional roles, which she has not disclosed so far.
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Who is Gronkh? Erik “Gronkh” Range was originally a video game journalist and has been the largest German Let’s Player on YouTube for several years and ranks among the three largest German streamers on Twitch. He is considered a pioneer in the German “Let’s Play” area.
Gronkh’s gaming roots go back to the oldest MMORPG that you can still play: Meridian 59. Here, Gronkh worked as a developer and gamemaster. Since then, he has voiced several games (such as Deponia or Harvey’s New Eyes) and organizes the annual Friendly Fire together with PietSmiet.
Who is HandOfBlood? Maximilian “Hänno” Knabe is also one of the largest Let’s Players in Germany and won the German Web Video Prize in 2016. He is also known as an eSports moderator.
His main channel on YouTube has over 2 million subscribers. Hänno is known for his elaborately and high-quality produced videos, in which he frequently takes on different roles that fit the respective game displayed and plays them out. While he showed Mordhau on his stream, he wore a knight helmet, which severely restricted his vision.
Where can I find the two? Gronkh and Hänno share a common side quest, “Dirty Biz,” in which they play father (Gottfrid) and son (Fredrik). The task is to investigate the murder of a preacher’s son.
For this, you look for the two in their “workshop,” where they create so-called “Braindances” of murders. Users of these dances can then experience the deed live through their implanted technology. The quest is quite short and can have a bloody ending, as HandOfBlood himself shows in a video (starts at minute 19:04):
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Who is that? Anissa Baddour originally started on Twitch in 2016 before she also began uploading videos on YouTube in 2017. She is known for her gaming affinity and her cosplay content, for which she even offers tutorials. Many of her cosplays can be seen on her Instagram account.
With over 700,000 subscribers on her main channel and another 300,000 on her second channel, she is one of the largest gaming YouTubers in Germany. She also collaborates with other German YouTube personalities like Julien Bam and Rezo.
Where can I find her? AnniTheDuck appears in the side mission “Coin Operated Boy.” There, she voices the role of Theo, a desperate young woman who is apparently also visually modeled after her.
Theo frequently meets with the drink machine Brendon, whom you are supposed to save during the story. Peter from PietSmiet shows the entire process in a video:
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Maxi Gräff from Microsoft DACH (Image source: Instagram)
Who is that? Maxi Gräff is the Marketing Communication Manager of Xbox for Microsoft in the areas of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Previously, she worked as an editor with our colleagues from GameStar.
Due to her affinity for gaming, she is also quite well known among players. Her Instagram account has nearly 20,000 subscribers and many gamers follow her on Twitter for faster access to important info. For example, in September 2020, she confirmed the price of the Xbox Series S on Twitter.
Where can I find her? Maxi has her own NPC in Cyberpunk 2077, whom you can randomly encounter on the streets of Night City. MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski stumbled upon her while playing and captured her directly with the photo mode:
Maxi Gräff relaxing against the wall.
Fabian Mario Döhla
Fabian Mario Döhla is an employee of CD Projekt Red (Image source: Instagram)
Who is that? Fabian Döhla works in the area of public relations and social media at CD Projekt Red, the developers and publishers of Cyberpunk 2077. Döhla himself has been in the gaming industry for a long time and is known, especially since he leaked the final design of the Xbox from Microsoft in a TV show of Giga in 2000.
Today, he serves as a source of information for many journalists and gaming enthusiasts. On Twitter, he has over 50,000 followers and his Instagram account is also well visited. He frequently tweets news and useful information about Cyberpunk.
Where can I find him? A street in Night City is reportedly named after Fabian (via Twitter). However, we cannot say where exactly. Unfortunately, we have not found it yet. Maybe you will have better luck.
Is there more? We have listed here the most well-known German influencers that we could find in Cyberpunk 2077.
Which of these influencers have you found so far? Have any others caught your attention that we forgot in our list? Which ones would you like to see? Let us know in the comments!
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For weeks, players who pre-ordered their PlayStation 5 at Saturn and MediaMarkt have been waiting for their consoles. Now, the two retailers have announced that a delivery will not occur before the end of 2020.
This was the problem: When the pre-orders for the PS5 started in September 2020, the two German electronics giants Saturn and MediaMarkt also offered the sought-after console.
Many players pre-ordered their PS5 from the two retailers, but when the release came in November, the delivery did not happen. There were no shipping confirmations or other information regarding the status of the pre-orders. Now, the first customers have received emails with bad news from Saturn and MediaMarkt.
This is what the two retailers say: In short: If your order at Saturn or MediaMarkt is still pending, you will not receive your PS5 this year. There is also no new date.
Gameswirtschaft.de reports that all PS5 pre-order customers whose console can no longer be delivered received an email from the retailers with the cancellation on December 18, 2020, at 6:00 PM. So, it’s best to check your own emails if you are affected.
Saturn and MediaMarkt also apologize to the pre-order customers, as the situation does not meet “the defined service and quality standards”.
What’s next?
Here’s what you can still do: Unfortunately, the pre-order customers don’t have many options left in this case.
MediaMarkt and Saturn offer in the email to continue waiting for the consoles, even though no new delivery date can be provided. As an apology, there is also a code for a 3-month PS Plus membership that will be delivered with the console.
You can cancel your console order with the retailers and receive a refund.
There is also the possibility that there could be another wave of PS5 sales, although this is rather slim five days before Christmas. We have compiled a list of retailers that you should check regularly if you want to try your luck.
Another option is offered by the internet and phone provider O2. There, you can obtain a PS5 Digital Edition if you get the O2 Free M plan.
This is the current status regarding the PS5: Currently, the console is completely sold out. It’s also problematic that even customers who managed to grab a PS5 during other sales waves had to deal with sudden cancellations. This happened to a whole bunch of customers from Otto.
Meanwhile, there’s a real gold rush atmosphere on eBay and other sales platforms. Individual users who managed to use bots to buy large quantities of PS5s are now reselling the coveted console for astronomical prices, making a lot of money in the process.
Philipp Hansen, a MeinMMO author, played League of Legends for the first time in 2019. However, his experiences were rather negative. In 2020, he tries again with League of Legends: Wild Rift and concludes that it is better than its big brother on PC.
Why Wild Rift? I hang around in the shooter area for MeinMMO. However, colleague Alexander Leitsch suddenly raved about the mysterious new game Wild Rift… I didn’t recognize the name at all.
It was only when he said “That’s LoL, play it!” that it dawned on me: Because I made my first attempts in MOBAs with League of Legends a year ago, I should now dive back into Summoner’s Rift.
Everything unspeakable that happened to me back then can be found here:
One thing I can tell you, LoL: Wild Rift is much more fun for me personally than the “big” LoL and does many things better. And exactly that is something I would never have expected from a mobile title. By now, I have played every evening for a week, racking up over 30 matches.
Here’s my take on mobile gaming: I must admit that I don’t take smartphone games very seriously. I never played them and never had the desire to.
To pass the time during short waits, I already use my phone. But then I surf the Internet or read only the most serious subjects from the most reputable sources. Well, and I watch silly videos.
For gaming, I have my consoles. There, complex video game experiences come with appealing graphics and depth. The PC remains my primary work tool, which is why I experience almost all digital adventures with the controller.
Especially those virtual controller areas on the mobile screen only deterred me from even thinking about it. When my sausage fingers are fumbling on the screen, I can’t see anything – logical, right?
Only for my childhood love Pokémon did I once make an exception and downloaded Pokémon GO on my phone.
Does the clarity and usability suffer on the smartphone?
Why is it the better LoL for me?
What annoyed me in big LoL: The sometimes endless waiting times before matches and the rather clunky entry still stick in my memory. Although there were tutorials, LoL has become really complex over the years and somehow unmanageable for newcomers.
Whoever joins now suddenly has over 150 champions in front of them, which they can either play or must survive against. Additionally, many players simply have thousands of hours of experience while you’re still just making your first attempts.
This comes with my biggest issue, being targeted, which bothered me massively. If I died – which happened often as a beginner – I hardly dared to look in the chat.
That’s why there’s little hate: I’ll start with the most noticeable point for me: I rarely receive hate messages. And LoL is infamous for its toxic community. This is probably due to two aspects:
On the smartphone, the chat is not as easy to find and handle quickly as on the PC. For me, that’s a clear plus. However, communication doesn’t really suffer. You can set warnings, emotes, and pings in seconds and choose from pre-made messages.
The second point probably lies with me: I retained some things from last year’s LoL excursion and simply give fewer reasons to be “hated”.
The entry is easier: Everything looks leaner and sensibly arranged for the smartphone. The small tutorial missions are in German and can be completed in one or two minutes each. You can play normal matches and familiarize yourself with your champion.
In between, you learn new tricks in the brief missions, which you can immediately apply and feel genuinely “smarter”. If you’re such a bloody LoL noob like I was, get the right tips for entry here:
The most important question is easier: Which champion should I even play? Here, Wild Rift is also very accommodating for us beginners.
Currently, there are 49 champions who want to bash each other’s heads in (as of December 18, 2020). On PC, you have the agony of choice from over 150.
Due to the initially smaller roster, there is also less to learn when you’re new. This makes the current entry easier.
However, more fighters are to be added step by step later.
But don’t worry, everyone is catered for, from archers to demon mages to cute robots. My champions of choice are here the shining knight Garen and the Anubis doppelgänger Nasus. Both can withstand quite a bit, are classified as “easy,” and can also deal strong damage.
Nasus benefits greatly from his skills with “last-hits”
I have therefore decided on the top-lane role, just like back in the day on PC. Here I usually linger the most time with only one of the 5 opponents nearby.
Wild Rift seems to me not only clearer but also gets to the point faster. I start the game, and immediately there’s skillful bashing.
Just a quick round of Wild Rift, why not?
What makes Wild Rift so good? Everything happens noticeably quicker in this LoL mobile than in the big brother. I’m not talking about the quick start of a match – although I never had to wait longer than 15 seconds. No, the games themselves are much faster.
Due to some adjustments compared to the PC version, the games also end faster. My average time across over 30 matches is about 15 minutes. Only in ranked mode have I rarely had matches that dragged on for more than 25 minutes.
This gives you a reason to start a quick round in between. The numerous challenges and special events currently taking place give me good reason. This way, I can unlock skins and new heroes.
I already received a skin for Garen
Especially cool for noobs like me: There’s significantly more gold. Whenever a minion dies near me, cash goes into my pockets. This way, I can initially avoid the duels with the real opponents and still quickly buy cool items – which all have a significant impact.
Anyone who thinks this makes it boring is wrong. Because experienced players also find depth in Wild Rift, which provides significant advantages when mastered. The keyword here is “last-hitting,” meaning dealing the killing blow to a minion to earn gold. Those who master this will get much richer, and those who can manage waves will always be in a favorable position.
The professional stands out not only by knowing their champion but also by knowing which skills the opponent possesses.
That’s why I need to rethink: I must admit, I have a lot of catching up to do and essentially know nothing about my opponents’ skills. For me, it was at times extremely frustrating to be juggled in the air, seemingly hopeless, and then cut down slowly – that calls for revenge!
I’m glad that I’m getting along with Nasus and Garen. But that’s already enough for the first hours. I can still (usually) keep up well and play my role. However, I always have further goals on the horizon.
Eventually playing a different champion or lane is a carrot on a stick that can provide significant motivation even after a long time.
And here I must also warn: Anyone looking for a casual game to play during commercial breaks while binge-watching will not be very happy. You have to really engage with Wild Rift and pay attention.
Wild Rift is a mobile game that I actually enjoy
Wow! That clears one of my mobile concerns: The depth and tactical component that are supposedly only available in “real” games also exist on mobile.
How is the control now? Here, too, I was pleasantly surprised that the control and overview work so well, I never expected that. The controls via touch screen of the phone work great:
The controls are positioned so that I can comfortably reach everything with my joystick-trained thumbs.
On the right, I use my thumb to select my champion’s abilities or set markers for my teammates.
With my left thumb, I control my champion. Practically, I don’t have to hit a position precisely. The touch area moves dynamically with my thumb.
During attacks or abilities, Wild Rift supports me strongly (or rather my thumbs): It defaults to beating the target with the least health. However, I can also select precisely from above and below the attack area whether I want to target units or towers or aim directly.
The tutorials help even mobile dyslexics like me manage everything.
Just so you know: I play LoL: Wild Rift on my Huawei P30 Lite. The display measures 6.15 inches (about 16 cm), and I can easily reach everywhere with my relatively large hands.
Should I thank my colleague now? I am a naturally grateful person, so yes. Just for the enlightenment that you can control games well on the phone and that such a complex concept as LoL works in a small format, I am grateful.
As the game also plays faster and is more beginner-friendly in my opinion, it adds to that. It remains to be seen whether my teammates will eventually find their chats and use them to insult me; until then, I will have a great time in Summoner’s Rift!
The Christmas holidays are approaching, and missing gifts often make this contemplative time more stressful than it should be. If you are still looking for a gift for a “Call of Duty” or shooter player, here are a few suggestions that you can still get in the mail before Christmas.
Every year around this time, a critical phase of Christmas begins for many. The gift-giving is not too far away, and if there are still missing gifts, it can get tight.
To help you organize a gift for your friends or family on time, MeinMMO has selected some suitable products for players of Call of Duty & other shooters. All gift ideas on this list can be ordered through Amazon and are marked “Will be delivered before Christmas.” We check daily to see if there are any changes to this status so that you can shine with a fitting present under the Christmas tree in a relaxed manner. You will find here:
Special controllers for shooter fans
Accessories for controllers for better aiming
An affordable shooter mouse
A powerful headset for shooter players
Unique dog tag necklaces
Merchandise ideas
Update December 19: We have updated the delivery times. Today is the last day to order the comparatively inexpensive precision accessories for controllers.
Update December 18: We have updated the delivery times. The dog tags unfortunately will no longer arrive in time. Also, the two merchandise suggestions will now reach you after Christmas.
Update December 17: We have updated the delivery times.
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What should I consider beforehand? Even though it doesn’t matter for most products on the list, you should find out which shooter is currently in demand with your gift recipient. At present, there are, for example, 3 relevant Call of Duty titles, but also many other online shooters that have a lot of fans:
Also find out which gaming platform the recipients are using (PlayStation 4 or 5 / Xbox One or Series / PC). This way, you can optimally tailor your gift and ensure that it fits perfectly.
Controllers with paddles/buttons on the back
What kind of gift is this? This concerns special controllers that provide players with a few extra buttons on the back of the device. Standard controllers for PlayStation & Xbox do not have such buttons, which is why they are usually not optimal for shooters.
Actually, the right thumb should not be taken off the control stick. However, for jumping, reloading, or switching weapons, one has to repeatedly let go of the important control stick for a moment, which sometimes costs valuable time in combat. However, with a few extra buttons, this can be wonderfully circumvented.
How much should I spend on this? Good controllers that last long and have a corresponding quality cost over 100 euros.
What do the recommendations look like? There are many different models that vary greatly in shape and either come with or without cables. We have selected an interesting model for Xbox/PC and one model for the PlayStation 4 for you:
PowerA Wireless FUSION Pro Controller for PlayStation 4 – 129,99 €
With this controller, you receive a product that the PlayStation manufacturer Sony has licensed. The FUSION Pro for PS4 is wireless, comes with various interchangeable control sticks, and the paddles that are mounted at the back are also removable. If you order today until about 8 PM, Amazon states the delivery date as December 22.
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PowerA Wired Controller Fusion Pro for Xbox One (and PC) – 99,99 €
This controller is the wired Xbox counterpart to the Pro Controller for the PS4. It is somewhat cheaper and cannot be modified as much as the Pro Controller. However, this device offers 4 paddles on the back and is quite similar in design to the standard Xbox controllers, providing an immediately familiar feel. If you order today, Amazon shows the delivery date as Monday, December 21. Check here for a more extensive guide on Xbox controllers..
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What else should I consider? Be sure to pay attention to your recipient’s gaming platform and adapt accordingly. Especially the difference between PS5 and PS4 is important, as PS4 controllers do not work easily with PS5 games.
If you want to buy a wireless controller for a PC player, check if the computer supports Bluetooth. If you’re not sure, it’s better to opt for a wired one.
KontrolFreek accessories for more precise control input with controller
What kind of gift is this? To become better in shooters, it doesn’t necessarily need to be an expensive controller. With 2 special gadgets, your recipients can also achieve a significant effect. These are:
Adapters for the control stick
Precision rings for the control stick
With these parts, your loved ones can enhance their existing controller and improve their precision. You don’t have to buy both products; just one of them can make a good gift.
How much should I spend on this? For the brand products from KontrolFreek, you are under 20 euros for each part. The adapters cost a bit more than the rather simple precision rings.
What do the recommendations look like? You will find many different products from KontrolFreek on Amazon, and we have selected 2 good alternatives for you.
KontrolFreek Galaxy White PS4 & PS5 / Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S – 16,99 €
A few simple, white attachments for the standard controllers of the consoles. The package includes one high and one low stick, and the surfaces are designed with a profile that aims to prevent slipping. If you order now, Amazon will deliver the attachments by Wednesday, December 23 at the latest.
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KontrolFreek Precision Rings for all controllers – 11,99 €
These rings are placed over the spacers of the control sticks, which prevents too large a radius of movement. This allows players to set a higher sensitivity and not rotate with every movement. If you order now, Amazon shows the delivery date as Wednesday, December 23.
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What else should I consider? These gadgets are only for controller players and can elevate precision to a new level. However, this requires some practice and does not set in immediately. Moreover, not everyone likes these attachments. But if used correctly, they can yield good results. In an English video, the CoD YouTuber “JGOD” explains how to best use the parts. Be sure to provide the link to the video for a good guide:
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What kind of gift is this? If your recipient is not on consoles but rather roams around on PC, a shooter mouse is usually a better fit. However, the selection is sometimes overwhelming, and there are many providers and even more models, whose differences are often not immediately recognizable at first glance. If you want to see a comprehensive guide to shooter mice that also explains what to look for when buying, check here:
How much should I spend on this? It depends on how much you want to spend. Acceptable shooter mice start at 40 euros, and our most expensive recommendation goes up to 170 euros.
What do the recommendations look like? As a recommendation, we present to you a mouse from the manufacturer “SteelSeries”. This model belongs to the affordable entry-level models, and if your recipient does not yet own a specialized mouse for shooters, this model is a good start.
SteelSeries Rival 3 – 39,99 €
With the Rival 3, you get a good shooter mouse without much frills. It has few distracting buttons and a pleasantly light weight. Although it doesn’t offer a high-end sensor compared to more expensive products, it provides good quality for a small price. If you order today, Amazon states the delivery date as Monday, December 21.
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What else should I consider? It makes a difference whether your recipient is left- or right-handed. This should be taken into account when buying.
You should also know how serious the player is about their input devices. For someone who occasionally starts a shooter, the Rival 3 is completely sufficient. However, if the recipient primarily plays shooters, then it should definitely be something more. Check out the buying guide we embedded above in the section “What kind of gift is this?” for more information.
Shooter headset focused on gaming sound
What kind of gift is this? Headsets for shooters are supposed to offer the player two advantages:
A sound that emphasizes certain sounds
A microphone that allows clear communication with teammates
Both are important for a smooth gaming experience. In shooters like Call of Duty, footsteps are particularly important. With headphones that highlight these effects, you can gain a significant advantage. Here you will find again a comprehensive buying guide for headsets:
How much should I spend on this? As with mice, the range is very wide for headsets as well. For headsets, you can even spend more money than for mice. Acceptable headsets start at around 30 euros. However, if you want to give optimal sound and a good microphone, it quickly goes up to 200 euros and more.
What do the recommendations look like? In our buying guide, we recommend a product from Turtle Beach for shooters.
Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 for Xbox / PC or PS4 / PS5 – 169,99 €
The headset relies on clear direction detection, making it easy to determine exactly where opponents are located. While the headphones lack some depth when watching movies, they are optimally adapted for shooters and come with strong software that provides many customization options.
If you order the PlayStation version today, Amazon shows delivery by Wednesday, December 23. The Xbox version will arrive according to Amazon by Monday, December 21 if you order today by 2 PM.
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What else should I consider? Discuss such large investments with your recipient. It is quite possible that they already have a decent headset. Then pay attention to the player’s platform. The Elite Pro 2 comes in both PS4/PS5 and Xbox versions. The Xbox version can also be used very well on PC.
Customized “Dog Tags”
Update December 18: The dog tags will unfortunately no longer arrive in time according to Amazon. All 9 models are now marked “Arrives after Christmas”.
What kind of gift is this? Essentially, “Dog Tags” are necklaces that are supposed to help with identification on battlefields. A company offers on Amazon to engrave these pieces according to individual wishes, making it a cool Christmas gift for shooter players who enjoy digital battlefields.
How much should I spend on this? Expect around 15 euros including shipping. The chain itself costs just under 11 euros. To ensure that the customized gift arrives on time, you should consider premium shipping for a few euros more.
What do the recommendations look like? The company “Gravio” offers the “Dog Tags” on Amazon at a reasonable price and has good reviews. Many comments under the product speak of decent quality, and some praise the good customer service.
2 Dog Tags with chain and custom engraving – 10,50 € + delivery
You can choose a suitable base from 9 different models and receive an email after the order asking you to provide the custom engraving.
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What else should I consider? Read the description in the Amazon article and monitor your email account for a while after the order. If you do not provide the desired inscription in time (24 hours), you will receive unengraved “Dog Tags”.
Bonus: Fun CoD Merchandise
Update December 18: The two merchandise suggestions will unfortunately no longer arrive before Christmas.
What kind of gift is this? Products related to the beloved game are almost always a hit. Whether mugs, T-shirts, or figures – if you are a fan of something, you often want to show it.
How much should I spend on this? You shouldn’t spend more than 20 euros on normal, fun merchandise items. However, for larger items, the sky is the limit once again.
What do the recommendations look like? As a little inspiration, we have selected a T-shirt and a mug for you. However, the stated items will unfortunately not arrive before Christmas.
Straight Outta Into Gulag Warzone – 16,99 €
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Nuketown Mug for Cold War fans – 10,89 €
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What else should I consider? When it comes to merchandise, it always pays to look closely. For clothing, you usually can’t go wrong or can return the item. But if it should be a timely gift right before Christmas, it’s worth taking a second look at who you are ordering from.
Additionally, when it comes to merchandise, you must also pay attention to which game is currently popular with your gift recipient. If you give a Warzone player the Nuketown mug, you might get a polite smile but not genuine joy over the well-meaning gift.
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In Destiny 2 today, on December 18th, the mysterious vendor Xur makes an appearance and brings his exotic items. But where can you find him and what goods does the noodle face sell? Here you will learn everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.
What is currently happening in Destiny 2? In Destiny 2, the Winter and Christmas event has really kicked off. Guardians are baking delicious cookies like crazy again in 2020 and thereby earn exclusive event weapons. You can find all the recipes and ingredients you need here on MeinMMO:
But first, Xur is coming today and we will take a close look at his inventory.
All info on Xur on December 18, 2020 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Google Stadia
When Xur appears: As usual, the mysterious vendor will appear today at 6:00 PM on a planet of his choice. He will remain there until the next Weekly Reset on December 22nd, selling his exotic goods to the Guardians.
What items does Xur offer this weekend?
What does Xur have for sale? Is Xur selling strong gear parts this weekend? And perhaps even a new rare exotic weapon?
We will check in with Xur and reveal what he is offering this time.
Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend
Xur’s position: This weekend, Xur is located in the EDZ in the “Twisted Bay” area.
Xur’s position in the EDZ
Xur’s inventory from December 18 to December 22 – All exotics at a glance
Weapon: The Jade Rabbit – Scout rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Erling Haaland is the new Bundesliga POTM in FIFA 21. His card looks incredibly strong, but it also costs quite a bit of coins. Nevertheless, it’s worth it.
This is Haaland as POTM: Every month, there is a new POTM in the big leagues of FIFA 21, meaning the “Player of the Month”. This player then gets a new special card that comes with improved stats and can be unlocked through a Squad Building Challenge.
This is what Haaland’s new card looks like
For the Bundesliga this month, it is Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. And he received a special card that is quite impressive. After already being in the TOTW twice and also receiving a Champions League card, his new POTM card now has an overall rating of 90.
Is the Haaland SBC worth it for the POTM card?
This is how strong the card is: This Haaland card lacks very little. His pace stat is 90, consisting of 86 acceleration and 94 sprint speed. The shots are rated at 94, with almost all shot stats above 90 – only volleys (89) and penalties (86) are slightly lower. Additionally, there is a massive physicality stat of 91 and decent dribbling with 85.
Does it have weaknesses? Only in passing and defending does the card have somewhat of weaknesses. Also, Haaland has only three stars on his weak foot and skills, making him not the best dribbler and he should prefer to shoot with his stronger left foot. Nevertheless, based on his stats, his shots should be difficult to stop once he is in front of the opponent’s goal.
What does the card cost? Haaland is not a real bargain; you have to invest a bit for him. Three partial SBCs need to be completed.
You need to solve 3 SBCs for Haaland
They require:
An 84-rated team with one Dortmund and one TOTW player and 80 chemistry.
An 85-rated team with 75 chemistry and at least one Bundesliga player.
An 85-rated team with 70 chemistry and one TOTW player.
Initial solutions from the community (via futbin) reach a total price of about 300,000 coins when starting completely from scratch. However, if you have already stockpiled a few players as SBC fodder in your club, you can reduce this price.
Haaland’s POTM card in FIFA 20 was significantly more expensive (via futbin)
Even though 300,000 coins sounds like a lot: you get a very strong card for that, whose stats initially make her one of the top cards within the Bundesliga. And especially when you look at other SBCs, POTM Haaland is quite affordable. By the way, also compared to his own past: In FIFA 20, Haaland received a weaker POTM card with a rating of 89, which cost nearly 800,000 coins.
When you unlock weapons through your rank-ups in Call of Duty: Warzone, you still need to level them up to make full use of their power. MeinMMO shows you how to do this as quickly as possible.
What is this about? In the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone, you find the best weapons for your matches not within your rounds, but create a strong loadout beforehand, which you bring into the game with a supply crate.
To convert weapons into nasty killing machines, you usually first need to max out the weapon level to benefit from the best attachments.
After more than 30 new weapons were added to the game with the Season 1 of Black Ops Cold War, not only newcomers face the problem that a good portion of the arsenal is at a low weapon level. MeinMMO shows you the best method to quickly and safely level up weapons in the free-to-play title CoD: Warzone.
Warzone: Leveling weapons at record speed – With contracts
How do I level weapons in Warzone the fastest? With “Hamster” contracts in the additional mode “Plunder”.
Start a match in Plunder or Blood Money, depending on what is currently available in the playlist. Mark one of the Hamster contracts (Supply Run) before jumping out and check if a vehicle is nearby. Jump out, activate the contract, and head directly to the objective point.
This is what the hamster contract looks like on the map. A vehicle in the area is helpful.
For the contract, you need to reach a marked buy station within 2 minutes. It can sometimes be quite far from the contract acceptance point, but it’s really quick if you head there directly with a vehicle.
When you complete contracts in Warzone, you also earn a decent chunk of weapon XP. The hamster contract is the fastest and gives you 500 experience points for your equipped weapon upon completion.
Important: Make sure you are holding the correct weapon. The points only count for the weapon you are holding, not for your secondary weapon. As a driver, the weapon that counts in the vehicle is the one you selected when entering.
You don’t even need to get out to complete the contract.
It’s even faster in a team
How can I further increase my efficiency? With a few tricks, you can further perfect the method:
Go into the match with a team
Use helicopters
Activate tokens for double weapon XP
The best approach is to carry out the entire procedure with at least two people. You also benefit from weapon XP even if you are not at the objective point. One of you will always start the contracts, and a team member will immediately head to the marked buy station.
You have 2 minutes to reach the target station.
To progress particularly quickly, use a helicopter for your leveling adventure. The flying vehicles are the best way to move from one contract to the next. However, you are also vulnerable to rockets in the air and, with some bad luck, you can lose your flying vehicle.
If you still have some left, activate a “Double Weapon XP” token before you start a full-level match each time. These XP boosters are regularly available as rewards in the premium path of the Battle Pass. However, note that the timer for the tokens starts counting down immediately upon activation and runs outside your matches as well.
If you can no longer find hamster contracts on the map, you can also start other contracts instead of beginning a new match. All give you a considerable amount of weapon XP, but usually take a little longer. “Hamster” provides the best progress.
Once you have your favorite guns at max level and packed them into your loadout, you still need to organize them in the match. For this, you either buy an expensive loadout crate for 10,000 cash or wait for the free crates that drop for your team in every match. Here you can find out when the free crates are coming, so you can plan for them.
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No Meowth balloon in Pokémon GO? Then you should keep your eyes open now. The chances of encountering Jessie and James are said to be temporarily increased.
What is changing now: As the Niantic Support announced on Twitter, Jessie and James will remain in the game until February 2021. Moreover, there will be no time limit for the special research “A Brilliant Distraction” – so you have plenty of time to obtain Shiny Celebi.
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Additionally, the Meowth balloon will now appear with an “increased chance” – but not all the time, only until December 21, 2021, 10:00 PM. During this period, you can try to complete the research well. At the same time, the Winter Weekend is also taking place.
Another good opportunity is December 25. On this day, the Meowth balloon is also expected to fly more frequently in the game. So if you need something to do on Christmas Day, you can go hunting for Team Rocket here.
However, many trainers reported that the two villains simply did not want to appear. Instead of the desired Meowth balloon, only normal Rocket grunts kept appearing in the game. The problem is that only four Rocket balloons appear per day for the players, always within fixed time windows.
When a Meowth balloon is amongst them is determined by chance. That means: If you do not encounter the two villains by coincidence, you have to wait longer to progress in the research. This led to criticism.
Are you looking for hardware deals or affordable offers before Christmas for gaming PC or console? We check out deals at Amazon, MediaMarkt, and more, and present you with offers related to gaming such as headsets, mice, and keyboards.
What’s it about? In the last few weeks, there have been many exciting offers due to Black Friday and Cyber Week. But there will still be a few deals for gamers or interested parties in the coming days leading up to Christmas.
The article presents you with a selection of the best offers. If you’re still looking for a Christmas gift idea, a game, or an upgrade for your gaming PC, make sure to check here.
The most interesting offers from December 18
Before Christmas, there are plenty of interesting offers for gamers. Since Monday, Amazon has been running “Last-Minute” offers, and MediaMarkt has an Advent calendar. We present you with the most interesting offers from December 18, 2020.
Logitech G502 Hero: The G502 Hero is a good mouse for all-rounders who have not committed to any specific game. Currently, the mouse is available on sale in the Advent calendar from MediaMarkt.
The mouse offers good value for money and is cheaper than high-end gaming mice.
The G502 Hero from Logitech is the successor of the Proteus Core. The G502 Hero features a better sensor. The tracking is excellent. Overall, the mouse offers eleven programmable buttons, making it suitable for various applications.
The G502 Hero is available in both a wired and a wireless version that uses Lightspeed technology. Therefore, you should not lag behind in latency compared to a wired one.
Caution is advised regarding ergonomics, as the mouse varies greatly depending on the hand. It is best to test it in-store or order online to make use of the return policy if necessary.
Currently, the mouse is available at MediaMarkt for €34.12 (€55.02) on sale, saving you 37%. According to Geizhals.de, this is the current best price for Logitech’s gaming mouse.
Logitech Prodigy G213 Gaming Keyboard: The Logitech Prodigy G213 features “Mech Dome keys,” which rely on the typical rubber dome base of cheaper keyboards, but provide tactile feedback comparable to mechanical keyboards.
Also included are spill protection and adjustable feet, while the wrist rest is not removable.
The drawbacks of the keyboard are the poorly made volume keys and the low-quality appearance, as Logitech primarily uses plastic for its G213 Prodigy.
If you’re looking for a good keyboard with decent feedback but don’t want to spend as much as on a mechanical keyboard, you should check out this offer.
On Amazon, you can currently get the gaming keyboard for €57.89 (€79.99), saving you 28%. According to Geizhals.de, this is the currently cheapest price for the Logitech keyboard.
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ZELOTES Vertical Mouse: Here we have a vertical mouse from the manufacturer Zelotes. It offers you a vertical, ergonomic design and is said to be comfortable to use at the PC even in the long term. The mouse also offers 4 adjustable DPI values between 1200 and 3200.
MeinMMO author Schuhmann considers his vertical mouse the best investment for his PC. With it, he was able to solve problems like tension in his forearms.
The mouse offers a pleasant feel and ergonomics, and with 1.8 meters, the connection cable is also sufficiently long. However, the two additional buttons in the thumb area are somewhat too far forward. Additionally, due to its large shape, the mouse is more suitable for large hands.
In the current flash deal, you pay €15.29 (€17.99) for the ergonomic gaming mouse from Zelotes, saving 15%.
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Sony Dualshock 4 for PS4: The official controller for the PlayStation 4 offers the official standard from Sony. Unique is also the touchpad located in the middle of the controller, which is used by some games. Also cool is the share button, which allows for quick sharing of content or taking screenshots.
Also good is the jack connection, through which headsets can be connected. The battery life diminishes after extended use. Annoyingly, the light on the back cannot be completely turned off, but you can at least significantly reduce the PS4 controller’s lighting.
If you’re looking for nothing more and nothing less than a proven and good controller that is perfect for games like FIFA or Fortnite, then the official PlayStation 4 controller is a great choice. You can also use the DualShock 4 on the PS5, but a few things won’t work. You can also find the “Sony DualShock 4” on our list of the best PS4 controllers that you can currently purchase.
Currently, you pay €39.95 for the DualShock 4 on Amazon on sale (€56.90), saving a total of 30%. According to Geizhals.de, €39.95 is the current best price for the Dualshock 4.
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More exciting offers: If you’re still looking for games for your PC or console, you should check out the current offer at Amazon. There is currently a 3 for the price of 2 deal on 3 games. The offer runs until December 21. Here you can find some interesting games for the cold season:
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