YouTuber thought Diablo Immortal would cost him his job – Now he is thrilled

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

For several days now, the Alpha of Diablo Immortal has been playable, and many well-known streamers and YouTubers have already checked it out. One of them was initially more than skeptical: Rhykker. However, he now believes that Diablo Immortal does many things very well, sometimes better than Diablo 3.

Who is Rhykker? Rhykker is a YouTuber and streamer who specializes in Diablo. He is possibly the most well-known Diablo player, and his videos are considered a primary resource for questions related to Diablo. As he himself states, he makes a living from Diablo.

When the new action RPG was announced in 2018, he thought at the time that Diablo Immortal could cost him his job. He was extremely skeptical about the new game and, like apparently many fans of the genre, was outraged about a mobile version of Diablo.

Now the Alpha of Diablo Immortal is running, and Rhykker has played it. There is hardly any trace left of his former skepticism.

Diablo Immortal is “surprisingly good”

This is what Rhykker says now: In his assessment of the alpha, Rhykker calls the new Diablo Immortal a “Diablo 3.5”. It takes many elements from Diablo 3 and makes them better without simply being a mobile port:

[Diablo Immortal] basically takes Diablo 3 apart as if it were a kind of LEGO set and reconstructs it specifically as a mobile MMO. In doing so, it discards some pieces and instead takes others from another set. Diablo Immortal is entirely made to be a mobile experience.

Although he is a PC player himself and can’t really stand consoles or mobile games, Rhykker liked the new Diablo. The gameplay feels “surprisingly good,” and he found it enjoyable to simply be able to play a round on the couch. The controls are ideal for that.

Diablo Immortal will be a genuine MMO with appropriate features. Some of these fit well into the game, while others annoy experts like Rhykker. We have embedded his video with the review here for you:

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What does he like about Diablo Immortal? Rhykker compares some of the elements from Diablo 3 that Diablo Immortal takes and adapts or even improves. In short, these are:

  • Bounties – They don’t take as long in Diablo Immortal and integrate better into the game, not pulling the player out of the action as much.
  • Portals – The “Elder Rifts” are a mix of Nephalem Rifts and Greater Rifts. You don’t need a keystone, but loot is only at the end.
  • Legendary items – Instead of just enhancing a skill with ridiculous values, Legendaries in Diablo Immortal have the potential to define a build around them. They feel more significant.
  • Crafting – In Diablo Immortal, you enhance your favorite gear instead of creating many (mostly useless) things at the blacksmith.
  • Paragon – Points are no longer just distributed randomly across various windows but placed into skill trees that support your playstyle.

Even the combat feels better in Diablo Immortal than in many action RPGs on PC, though Rhykker doesn’t provide specific examples.

What bothers him? The biggest criticism from Rhykker’s point of view is the monetization. Diablo Immortal is free to play, but there is a cash shop. In it, while there is no equipment, there are better versions of specific upgrade items that you can earn.

This means the game is not pay to win, but pay to progress, which many players would equate with pay to win in his view. He finds that inappropriate for a PC game, but for mobile standards, it’s more than fair.

Personally, he also misses the feeling of loot. The Diablo series has always been about a ton of random drops that can strengthen the character or not. Diablo Immortal relies on an upgrade system. Rhykker himself doesn’t think that’s great, but that’s just a personal preference.

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Big streamers praise Diablo Immortal

This is what other streamers say: Rhykker is not the only one praising Diablo Immortal. Some of the biggest YouTubers and top 5 streamers on Twitch think similarly about the new mobile ARPG.

  • Kripparrian says on Twitter: “Pretty good implementation of Diablo on mobile, but I find it hard to play for more than a few hours without autoplay/PC emulator. Big plus: The graphics look fantastic. Big minus: It seems like gear drops and monsters scale with the level in the zone.”
  • Bluddshed says in his video: “I feel like there are a lot of little things that go a long way. […] Everything feels so meaningful. […] I like the gameplay so far. I just think they should add one or two more activities.”
  • The Twitch streamer Leviathan praises on Twitter: “I’ve never enjoyed waiting in my eye doctor’s waiting room so much as now, since I can complete bounties in Diablo Immortal while the doctor is late. This is just the best.”

Our colleagues from GameStar have also been positively surprised by Diablo Immortal so far. After being able to play for several hours, they believe: Blizzard’s most hated game is much better than expected.

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What’s next? Blizzard has already stated that Diablo Immortal will remain free and still receive new content. So you won’t have to pay for all features like classes and story. You will only need a powerful smartphone.

Diablo Immortal is coming to iOS and Android devices. Controller support is being discussed but is not yet planned. PC emulators should work, but are not officially supported. The developers have not yet revealed exactly when it will be released.

Currently, Diablo Immortal is in a technical alpha, where much can still change. A lot is certainly not final yet. If you want to test it yourself, you can find here on MeinMMO how to register for the alpha of Diablo Immortal.

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Fortnite has Black Panther as a skin & a free emote – Here’s how to get them

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite there is currently a bundle that gives you the chance to get 3 Marvel skins. Among them is the skin of Black Panther, which has often been requested.

Here is the Black Panther: Currently, you can find the bundle “Marvel Royalty & Warriors Pack” in the Fortnite shop. There you can get 3 skins for $24.99.

The bundle includes the skins of:

  • Black Panther
  • Taskmaster
  • Captain Marvel

These are 3 Marvel characters that you can now snatch in the package again. Already in the last season, which revolved around the Marvel heroes, there were numerous skins from this universe.

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Black Panther finally in the shop – What’s behind it

Why is Black Panther so popular? Black Panther has been portrayed in recent years by actor Chadwick Boseman. The actor passed away this year and many fans mourned him and his role as Black Panther.

There was also mourning for him in Fortnite. Fortnite introduced a statue of Black Panther into the game shortly after his death, where then numerous players pilgrimaged and mourned. However, a skin of the character never made it into the game, but that has now changed.

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So there is a free emote: In addition to the skin of Black Panther, there is also the Wakanda Forever emote available for free. However, you must complete a few small tasks:

  • Play 10 rounds
  • Play 5 rounds in Duo or Squad
  • Survive 500 opponents

If you have completed these simple tasks, the emote will be in your inventory.

The emote is available due to the Christmas event in Fortnite. This event offers new tasks every day that reward cosmetics. This time, there is the emote that honors Black Panther and his origin.

Soon there could also be a lot of action in Fortnite due to vehicles. A leak already announces it:

Fortnite leak: Are cars with heavy turrets coming soon?

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LoL players give quick tips that will definitely make you better in Wild Rift

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 7 minutes

The MOBA Wild Rift seems simple at first glance, but offers many strategic and complex elements. To help new players find their way, some LoL players have published tips and tricks on reddit. We have summarized the most important ones for you.

What is this about? Wild Rift has brought many new players to League of Legends, and although there are some differences between the mobile and the PC version, many tips can be applied in both games.

Therefore, some experienced LoL players have published general tips and assistance. These include things like:

  • The different roles in the game
  • Objectives on the map
  • Items for the champions
  • The team play

The practical part is that most tips also work for the PC version. They come from reddit users IronPumba and Rekzorm.

We have compiled more helpful guides to Wild Rift from MeinMMO here for you:

Solo and Duo Lanes

What is important? The biggest problem that many players currently see in Wild Rift is the lack of taking the right roles in the game. There are 5 different ones:

  • Top lane – also called Baron lane in Wild Rift
  • Mid lane
  • Bot lane – also called Dragon lane
  • Support
  • Jungler

We presented the 5 roles in more detail in this guide.

Even in champion selection, these positions are often not taken into account because every player would rather play champions they like. However, it is often more sensible to step back and fill a missing position rather than ending up with 3 AD carries or 3 mid laners.

Therefore, try to be proficient with a champion in each position before starting ranked games.

At the start of the game, it is also important that one of the two teams plays on a mirrored map. If this is the case for your team, you will see arrows at the beginning pointing to the solo and duo lane.

  • If you play the top laner, you go to the solo lane
  • Carry and support always go to the duo lane.

Only the duo lane is occupied by two players. The mid lane, the solo lane, and the jungle are each managed by one player.

LoL Wild Rift roles
The lanes in LoL Wild Rift.

Why is that? When a minion dies, it gives experience points to nearby champions. However, if two or more champions from one team are there, the experience is shared among them. This slows down your ability to learn new skills and also puts you at a disadvantage in stats. Each level-up brings additional health and mana, for example.

Therefore, one tries to play as solo as possible.

However, the AD carry is the weakest role at the start of a game but incredibly strong at the end. Therefore, they have a support by their side to help them in the endgame. As a support, it is important that you do not “steal” minions by killing them (getting the so-called “last hit”).

The Summoner Spells

What spells are there? Wild Rift offers you 7 summoner spells:

  • Flash – A short teleport
  • Ghost – Temporarily makes you run faster
  • Heal – Heals a bit and makes you run 1 second faster
  • Barrier – Creates a shield with extra health points for 2 seconds
  • Exhaust – Weakens the opponent’s damage and speed
  • Ignite – Burns the opponent and deals damage over 5 seconds
  • Smite – Deals damage to monsters and later also to champions

Which one should you choose? Almost every champion uses Flash as the first of the two summoner spells. The ability is strong for escaping from the enemy or for chasing them.

The situation is a bit different for the second ability:

  • AD carries usually use Heal or Barrier to survive. If you play aggressively, Ignite is also possible.
  • Mid laners usually rely on Ignite to win the 1v1
  • Supports mostly use Exhaust to protect their own AD carry or Ignite to finish off enemies. Many supports currently rely on Heal in Wild Rift, which is not very effective. The healing for allies is rather low.
  • For top laners, Ignite is also a good choice. Some champions also benefit from Ghost, such as melee champions like Nasus. Exhaust can also help in winning the 1v1.
  • Junglers, on the other hand, always use Smite as their second summoner spell. This is important at the beginning to kill jungle creatures and later for the bigger opponents Dragon and Baron. With the “True Damage,” Smite deals exactly the damage stated in the description. This also allows you to steal larger jungle creatures when your opponents are attacking them. You just need to hit Smite at the right moment.
These are the summoner spells. They can also be moved, making it easier to reach them.

What it’s really about in a round of Wild Rift

Many players focus on killing other players in Wild Rift. However, this is not as crucial for the course of the game. It is more important to farm gold and control objectives on the map.

How do you farm gold? The most effective method is to “last hit” minions. For every dead minion, you earn gold. If you execute the killing blow yourself, you get about four times the gold.

So who gives the killing blow to all enemy minions while the opponent does not gets a huge advantage in gold and can buy more items later. Whoever has more items usually wins the fights and generally the game.

LoL Wild Rift Last Hit
On the left, the last hit gives 65 gold, while on the right you only get 16 for standing by.

While there is also gold for killing enemy players, even if that succeeds, you can still be at a disadvantage if the opponent has achieved more last hits.

If you want to become really good, you will gradually learn the so-called wave management. This allows you to control whether you let your minions run into the enemy tower, making it harder for the enemy to land their last hits. Alternatively, you can ensure that your minions are always positioned further back than the enemies’. This forces the enemy to move further away from their tower and risks getting killed by you or your jungler. An example of how this works is shown in this video:

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The Towers: Many players also underestimate the objectives on the map. Especially the towers are important as they bring gold, but above all visibility and safety on the map. You can retreat to towers to be better protected from enemies. Without this protection, you have to play more defensively or risk being killed unexpectedly.

Furthermore, towers must be destroyed to access the enemy base. Especially the third tower of each lane plays a role. Once this is defeated, more minions will spawn on the lane for you, causing your minions to defeat the enemies repeatedly and repeatedly invade the enemy’s base.

Baron, Herald, and Dragon: Three interesting creatures are waiting for you in the river:

  • The Herald occupies the place of the Baron until minute 10. When it is defeated, you can summon it for yourself. Afterwards, it attempts to destroy enemy towers. You should attack the Herald with at least 2 players.
  • The Dragon gives your team gold and buffs and should be attacked with at least 3 players. Once several of them are defeated, an Ancestor Dragon appears, making your team even stronger during the kill.
  • The Baron appears after minute 10 and replaces the Herald. It should always be attacked with as many players as possible and only when you know where your opponents are (preferably, most of them are dead). It temporarily grants you a buff that strengthens minions around you and allows you to return to base more quickly.
Lol Baron
The Baron is a powerful creature but also brings a strong buff when defeated.

Use the recommended items

If you do not want to intensively engage with the item system of Wild Rift, you can trust the suggested items from Riot Games. In many cases, the items are the best, only situationally it might sometimes be wiser to build them in a different order.

Especially do not underestimate the shoes and the active items that result from them. An invulnerability effect like that of Zhonya’s Hourglass or escaping from a stun with Mercury is extremely helpful.

Always ensure “Vision” on the map

We have already shared this tip with you, but it keeps coming up as a topic. At the start, every player has an item that can be placed and that grants visibility. With this, you protect yourself from surprise attacks but also help your team to see where and how enemies are moving.

It is best to place these wards in bushes and at spots where enemies often walk.

LoL Wild Rift Wards

It is also important that you work intensively with the map. You should constantly keep an eye on it to see if you are being attacked unexpectedly, if your enemies are attacking one of the jungle creatures or if an ally needs help. The minimap is extremely important in both LoL games.

Do not fight alone

LoL is a team game, and you should keep this in mind at all times. So try not to win alone and definitely do not charge into the entire enemy team alone hoping for a kill.

You are most valuable when you move as a team and take out enemies together.

Also use the pings that are available to you on the right side of the game. By holding down a button, a map appears, allowing you to trigger a ping at any location. This way, you can communicate with allies without chat and without a lot of effort.

Wild Rift ranks among the best games we can play on smartphones at MeinMMO. You can find more interesting titles in this list:

The 7 best free PvP games for iOS and Android

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Tell us! Which raid do you like the most in ESO?

Larissa Then Larissa Then Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) offers a variety of raids, called trials. We want to know from you via a survey which one you think is the coolest.

The Elder Scrolls Online is considered one of the best MMORPGs for solo players. However, it also puts a lot of emphasis on group content. Raids are naturally part of it. In ESO, they are called trials or in German Prüfungen.

What is this about? You can tackle these raids with 12 players consisting of tanks, healers, and DPS. Coordination and teamwork are crucial to handle all the boss mechanics well. Really good guilds can complete a raid on the first day after release.

You can attempt each raid in normal mode or in a veteran version. In veteran mode, you can also play the hard mode.

We at MeinMMO would now like to know from you which of the ESO trials is your favorite. It doesn’t matter whether you find it the most fun or especially like the atmosphere; just tell us your favorite.

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How do you vote? In the following survey tool, you can vote for your favorite raid. Just click the title of the trial you want to choose. You only have one vote, so let us know your absolute favorite.

The survey runs until December 27th and will be evaluated here at MeinMMO on December 28th, with the winner announced. Feel free to tell us in the comments why that particular raid is your favorite. Informative and cool comments may find their way into the article about the respective trial.

To shorten the wait until the ranking of your favorite raids is available, you can browse through one of our other lists. Among other things, you can choose all races of ESO in ranking – from unpopular to popular.

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Black Desert: New Class Nova is Here – Uses Huge Shield and Frost Attacks

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG Black Desert will receive a new class named Nova just before Christmas. It combines two already existing classes. Despite this mix, it is well received by the community.

Update December 22: The Nova class is now live in the game. Along with it, the new winter season has started.

What kind of class is this? Nova is a warrior who uses a large shield and a mace as weapons. She has many AoE skills and also relies on frost attacks. With this, she can even freeze enemies on a large scale.

The gameplay is as action-packed and visually impressive as usual. Like almost every class, she can charge at her enemies and control them with crowd control.

With her large shield and attacks, she reminds players of a mix between Valkyrie and Gardia, the class that was released at the beginning of 2020.

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When will the class be available? Nova will be available on December 22 for PC and consoles PS4, PS5, and both Xbox generations.

Starting from December 16, you can pre-create the new class, customize its appearance according to your wishes, and secure the appropriate name.

In preparation for the new class, an event has been running since today, December 13, where you can unlock general rewards, as well as underwear and earrings for Nova.

Praise and Criticism for the New Class

How is the class received? Although some animations and concepts of Nova bear strong resemblance to already existing classes, many fans are satisfied with her:

  • They are excited to level a new class that looks very action-packed.
  • Moreover, Nova can summon helpers who will fight alongside her. Hardly any of the 20 classes in Black Desert have this.
  • The only point of criticism is that Nova is female. Recently, with the Hashashin, a male class was introduced, but before that, there were two female classes in a row with Gardia and Shai.

Anyone who wants to learn more about Nova can also find a short story teaser on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXbtj6fQdJU&feature=emb_title

New Season and New Promo Codes

When does the winter season start? Along with the new class, the winter season in Black Desert also begins. For nearly 3 months, you can play a character on the season servers where you can level up particularly quickly and where no PvP exists.

These season servers are perfect for newcomers, and even veterans can use them to level the new class and earn additional rewards.

Thanks to the season servers, entering Black Desert has never been easier, as revealed by the player we interviewed who was the first to reach level 66 in Europe:

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Are there promo codes again? Yes, in line with the event for the new class, Pearl Abyss has released new promo codes:

BDOVALKGet 1 x Valk’s Rat (+100)
BDOICEDGet 1 x “[Event] Burning Jade Flame” and combine it with “[Event] Winter Egg” to receive a young Rauno of rank 4.
BDOHAMMGet 2 x “J’s Hammer of Loyalty” which can be used starting December 16, 2020 (after maintenance).

All codes are redeemable until January 20, 2021, and are only valid for PC. If you play Black Desert through the normal client, you can redeem the codes here. Players on Steam need to go to the main menu of the game and click on “Redeem” there.

Black Desert has been one of the most beautiful and popular MMORPGs you can play for years. You are not limited to PC but can also use consoles. Black Desert is even playable on next-gen, just like some other titles:

The 5 best MMORPGs that you can play on PS5 and Xbox Series X

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Pokémon GO: Today Spotlight Hour with Schneppke and Bonus for Home

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the Spotlight Hour with Schneppke starts today, December 22. We show you the Shinies and bonuses in the event.

What is a Spotlight Hour? This event takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a special Pokémon is featured and appears everywhere.

Today is all about Schneppke. The Ice-type Pokémon also kicks off the Christmas event, which has also started today.

All information about the Spotlight Hour with Schneppke

When does it start? The Spotlight Hour starts at 6:00 PM local time and lasts exactly one hour. Afterwards, normal spawns from the Christmas event will return.

These are the bonuses: During the hour, spawns will be increased and Schneppke will appear everywhere.

Additionally, there are double candies for sending Pokémon. Instead of one candy, you will receive two.

Is there Shiny Schneppke? Yes, you can catch this Pokémon as a Shiny for several years now. It is blue instead of brown. Here you can see the Shiny form:

Pokémon GO Schneppke

Is the event worthwhile? The double candies for sending are quite useful and can also be easily obtained from the sofa. So if you are not on a Shiny hunt, you can sort your Pokémon box during the hour and collect a few more candies.

This is also useful for the XL Candies, as 100 regular candies can be turned into one XL Candy. If you send a lot of Pokémon, this exchange is definitely worth it.

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What’s next? In December, there is still another Spotlight Hour waiting for you. On December 29, Shnebedeck will be in focus.

Meanwhile, the Christmas event is also still running, which is active until December 31. The first event for the new year is already known:

Pokémon GO: Community Day in January with Machollo and these bonuses

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FIFA 21: 14-Year-Old Breaks Record in the Weekend League – This is How He Achieved 300 Wins in a Row

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

14-year-old eSports player Anders Vejrgang has dominated the Weekend League in FIFA 21 in recent weeks. He has now set a new impressive record.

This is Anders Vejrgang: Anders Vejrgang is only 14 years old but is already a successful eSports player. Currently, the Dane plays for the FIFA team of the Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. Due to his age, Vejrgang is not allowed to participate in most official tournaments, which typically require a minimum age of 16. However, he consistently plays in the Weekend League – and very successfully at that.

For weeks he has been competing in FUT Champions without losing a single game. Last weekend it finally happened: Vejrgang remained undefeated in his tenth weekend in FUT Champions and secured his 300th win with 0 losses. A world record that he also celebrated on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/rblz_anders/status/1340850118988361730?s=20

In the tweet he ironically writes “Still no shower and no sunlight, and no Bruno penalties for another week, sorry haters”. A reaction to the ever-repeating unfriendly comments. The Bruno reference pertains to a match during a tournament he lost after a Bruno Fernandes penalty, in which he reacted very emotionally to the defeat. However, this match did not take place in the Weekend League – thus he still stands at 0 losses there.

Anyone who has ever played in the Weekend League will understand how hard that is. A weekend without a loss is already an achievement that seems completely impossible for the majority of FIFA players. How does the young player do it?

This is how Vejrgang maintains his perfect record

This is what his team looks like: Not surprisingly, the Dane plays with a team that combines the best players in FIFA 21. It surely helps his record that he has players like

  • Cristiano Ronaldo
  • Neymar
  • Mbappé
  • The icon Ronaldo
  • Gullit
  • Vieira

and other top FIFA players like Rashford or Adama Traoré at his disposal. This is an advantage that “normal” players rarely have. However, such teams can also be seen with many other pros.

When watching games of Anders Vejrgang, one thing stands out: countless skill moves. The eSports player is just immensely good at outplaying his opponents with tricks. Especially the Elastico, which was nerfed in an update, but is still strong, seems to be at the top of his trick repertoire.

He uses it repeatedly to get into good shooting and passing positions, applying a small speed boost to press into tight spaces. Once his top forwards have free run, the finishing is almost unstoppable.

He had an exciting match that one can watch well in a friendly match against the German pro Proownez (via YouTube). Vejrgang won the match 5:2:

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In addition, he delivers a lot of passes after sending his players into open spaces. One constantly sees him mix long balls among many short passes to players, with whom he then moves into good finishing positions and consistently finds the back of the net. Especially offensively, the young player is extremely consistent – and so far, his goal tally has been enough to prevent losses in the Weekend League.

Want to achieve more victories in the Weekend League yourself? Then here you can find some players who could strengthen your team!

Parts of the title image are from the Twitter channel “DieRotenBullen”.

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An item in an MMORPG is worth 5,500 € because it is so rare

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In the MMORPG Tibia, there is an item, a white dress, that was traded for 2 billion GP, the in-game currency. That would be about €5,500 on the black market. The item is unique, which makes it so valuable.

What is this item? The “White Dress” is a white dress in the cult MMORPG Tibia (1997). The dress has no stats or any special ability. The only special thing about the item: there is only one White Dress.

Tibia-White-Dress
Not beautiful, but really rare.

Item introduced to celebrate a special wedding in the MMORPG

The item “White Dress” is something of a legend in Tibia. The dress apparently appeared in 2002 or 2003 in the MMORPG (via tibiamysteries). It was created as a wedding gift: Two game masters entered into matrimony. The White Dress served as the wedding gown.

One of the game masters, a princess from Australia, is considered the first owner of the White Dress.

The exciting part was that this item then only sporadically appeared for the next 17 years when it was offered for sale somewhere. For a long time, the White Dress was considered lost. It was suspected that a collector bought it for a high price in 2017 and had since stored it somewhere.

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What is the item worth? Now the “White Dress” has resurfaced. Someone donated the item to a guild, which was then able to auction it at an event. The guild “Red Rose” celebrated its 22nd birthday in the MMORPG Tibia.

As reported on reddit, the item was auctioned for 2kkk, which is 2 billion GP – the currency of the game. This corresponds to a black market value of €5,500 if one were to acquire the in-game currency for real money, as the Polish site mmorpg.org.pl states.

The MMORPG Tibia is one of the oldest actively played MMORPGs in the world and continues to produce interesting stories. It originates from Germany. In May 2020, we reported at MeinMMO that a man from Venezuela and his family were fed by gold farming in Tibia.

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In the MMORPG Justice Online, it was once about more than a million euros.

If you think that €5,500 is already far too much money in an MMORPG, take a look at this story about the MMORPG Justice Online: Someone invested €1.3 million in their character. But a friend sold him for €500. A bargain. The case went to court:

Chinese invests €1.3 million in MMORPG character – friend sells him for €500

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GTA Online is currently giving you a car, hurry up

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In GTA Online there is a car available for you again since December 22nd. We at MeinMMO show you how to get the Grotti Brioso 300 for free. This is a Christmas gift from Rockstar Games.

What is happening in GTA Online? On December 22, 2020, the Christmas event in the game started. In the next few days, you can expect in-game bonuses and festive decorations in apartments and offices.

The car gift can be found since the morning of December 22 in GTA Online. The gift consists of a cute “Fiat 500” lookalike. In the game, the vehicle is from the brand Grotti and the model is called Brioso 300.

Normally, the vehicle costs 610,000 GTA dollars. But right now you can get it for free. You have until December 30th to pick up the car for free. After that, the offer expires. So grab the car as quickly as you can. We will show you how to collect the gift.

Get Brioso 300 for free in GTA Online

How does it work? Log into GTA Online now and open your phone in the game.

  • Visit “Travel and Transport”
  • Select the dealer “Southern San Andreas Super Autos”
  • At the very top, you will find the Brioso 300
  • It is on sale for $0
  • Choose a color and order the car to one of your garages

Then the Brioso 300 will come to you for free. However, keep in mind that tuning is still charged. Only the acquisition is free and the car will appear to you untuned.

You have many tuning options to choose from. You can design the car classically and inconspicuously with a suitcase on the luggage rack or dress it up visually with carbon parts.

GTA Online Brioso Tuning

This is really fun now: You can chase the little fun mobile directly through the streets. Because since December 22nd it is snowing in GTA Online. The snowy paths are perfect for targeted drift inserts.

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What else is new in GTA 5 Online?

More new vehicles: The Itali RSX and the Veto Modern are now available for purchase.

You can find the RSX at Legendary Motorsports. It costs there between 2,598,750 and 3,465,000 GTA dollars.

GTA Online Itali RSX

The Veto Modern is the modern variant of the Veto Classic. The Classic is the go-kart that Rockstar Games gifted you a few days ago. You can get it for a price of 995,000 GTA dollars.

GTA Online Dinka Veto Modern

Expensive podium vehicle: Then head to the casino in the game. Because there is a new car waiting on the podium. The Tyrus belongs to players who manage to land on the car field during the lucky wheel spin.

GTA Online Tyrus Casino

The Tyrus actually has a purchase price of 2,550,000 GTA dollars. With a bit of luck, you can now get it for free. Players have found a method to allegedly always win the podium vehicle in the casino.

Have you already picked up and tuned the new car gift from GTA Online, or do you prefer the fast cars and are eyeing the Itali RSX?

If you still lack the necessary cash, we show you a helpful map with all access points for the new Cayo Perico Heist in GTA Online. With this, making money should be no problem for you anymore.

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How successful is LoL Wild Rift? This is what players say

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

The mobile game League of Legends: Wild Rift is a huge success just 2 weeks after its beta launch. We look at the player numbers and ratings of the mobile MOBA.

Here’s the situation with Wild Rift: The mobile MOBA from the world of League of Legends has been in open beta since December 10. Anyone interested can download the game in their app store.

The interest in the game seems to be enormous. Wild Rift has been downloaded over 10 million times on the Google Play Store alone. The ratings are good and players seem eager for more.

These are the download numbers for Wild Rift

This is how it goes for Android players: According to the Play Store for Android, the game has been downloaded “more than 10 million” times. In addition, there are over 570,000 ratings (as of December 22 at 11:00 AM).

This is how it goes for iOS players: There is no information on download numbers here, but it has at least 17,500 ratings in the App Store. To put this into perspective: Pokémon GO has about 308,000 ratings, but has also been on the market for over 4 years and is considered one of the largest mobile games in the world.

Daniel Ahmad, a video game analyst, also published data from Sensortower, a reputable analytics website, on Twitter. According to the analysis, Wild Rift had already surpassed 12.5 million downloads worldwide on December 18. The number is expected to have increased over the past 4 days.

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Furthermore, Wild Rift is said to have generated over 10 million dollars by December 18 alone. The most successful markets for the mobile MOBA are Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, Turkey, and Russia. This is particularly noteworthy because Vietnam, like Europe, could only start on December 10.

Other Asian countries were able to access Wild Rift as early as October 27.

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What players say about Wild Rift

What do the ratings show? To illustrate this, we first show you the average ratings in the Play Store and the Apple Store:

In general, the ratings are good. However, there are some points of criticism that should not be overlooked.

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Wild Rift is well received by many players.

We present here some ratings from users:

  • ZomSkull 05 writes in the Play Store: “The app is really great. Super graphics, the control is also good. Sure, it’s a beta and there are bugs, but they are limited. It’s not pay to win, which is wonderful.”
  • Marvin G. states in the Play Store: “A good idea in itself, but it still needs to be revised. Ranked is currently not playable because you cannot express your position wishes before entering the queue. This leads to discussions during the pick phase about who plays what, and most of the time some positions are doubled up.”
  • Ricko_Xperiance gives a positive review in the Play Store: “It’s the perfect start for newcomers as the choice of heroes is well manageable and not like on the PC where someone just obliterates you. The controls have been well optimized, and players from Mobile Legends will have no problems.”

What is praised? There are numerous surprised ratings from players who did not expect Wild Rift to be so captivating. The graphics are praised, and many players seem to be comfortable with the controls.

Furthermore, beginners are said to be well integrated, and the entry is easy for numerous players, sometimes even easier than in the PC version.

What is criticized? The most criticism is directed at the position selection in ranked mode. You cannot set your position in advance and must coordinate with your team. This has led to problems for many commentators, resulting in criticism. Here Riot Games has already confirmed that a role selection feature is coming soon.

Moreover, smaller bugs are repeatedly criticized, which some players accept and attribute to the beta phase.

We at MeinMMO have also identified some points where Wild Rift still needs to improve. You can find them here:

5 things that LoL Wild Rift definitely needs to adjust in the beta

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CoD Cold War: Leak shows explosive weapon skin that almost slips from your hands

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

For Call of Duty: Cold War and Warzone, 3 very special weapon blueprints are on the way. Leaks now show for the first time the so-called “Mastercraft Bundles” that everyone will envy you for.

A soldier is not just a soldier: A famous saying goes, “War… War remains the same” and this also applies in Call of Duty. But what is constantly changing and has more customization options than ever before are the soldiers fighting in these virtual wars.

In Black Ops: Cold War and Warzone, you can choose from countless cosmetic customizations and thus wreak havoc on the battlefield with your very own fighter. A cool operator here, an animated emblem there, and with your rare weapon blueprints from the Battle Pass cleaning up is twice as fun.

In CoD, it’s a good tone to make the lobby envious with rare skins and mock opponents in the killcam looking good.

AK-47 takes off as a rocket weapon soon

Leakers have now found a weapon skin that takes the appearance of your guns to a whole new level. We present the rocket-AK:

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What do we see here? Normally, a blueprint changes the colors of the weapons and details like a bandaged barrel are added. However, the discovered skin for the AK-47 literally transforms the weapon into a rocket:

  • On the stock of the weapon, there are 4 turbines that expel fire.
  • While aiming, the typical fins stick out, which resemble a shark fin protruding from the rocket fuselage.
  • It gets crazy during reloading: The AK then activates the afterburners, and the nozzles give it some serious gas.
  • The poor soldier almost loses the weapon from his hands. Only with great effort can he control the weapon.

The name of the blueprint is supposed to be “Rocket Science” and is to be part of one of 3 Mastercraft Bundles. The skin fits perfectly into the setting of Cold War, where the fear of the world-ending atomic rocket was always a present danger.

CoD Ak 47 Cold War Call
This is what the AK-47 looks like “plain” without any frills

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For the Season 1 of Cold War and the Battle Royale Warzone, 2 more “Mastercraft Bundles” are on the way:

  • The AK-74u transforms into a colorful toy gun called “Mind Condition.” Anyone who gets taken out by it will likely feel humiliated.
  • The KSP 45 mutates into a cassette recorder. The so-called “Retro Renegade” naturally comes in a stylish retro look of the 80s.

All 3 Mastercraft blueprints are also expected to come with 5 weapon attachments. Here you can see them all:

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This is why players are concerned: The crazy blueprints are well received. Something like the rocket skin has probably never been seen in any Call of Duty before. Anyone who sees the rocket for the first time in the killcam will likely be quite surprised and ask what just erased them.

Now players fear that such an extravagant skin won’t be cheap. Activision charges 1,800 to 2,400 CoD points (approximately 20 €) for bundles that include an operator skin and/or a blueprint.

Some fear that the new bundles could be even more expensive. How much the Mastercraft bundles will ultimately cost or when the skin will exactly appear is not evident from the leak.

What do you think about the presented blueprints? Are you into customizing your soldiers and making the lobby jealous with crazy skins? Or does a weapon only need to be able to shoot for you, and the appearance doesn’t matter? Let us know in the comments.

How you can now secure a blueprint for a sniper in CoD Cold War for free, you can read here.

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9-year-old earns the most money on YouTube – Before Markiplier and Preston

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

Forbes has named 9-year-old Ryan Kaji the highest-paid YouTuber in the world for the year 2020. With estimated earnings of $29.5 million from YouTube, the toy expert is far ahead of gaming YouTubers like Markiplier and Preston Arsement. PewDiePie is not on the list.

What kind of list is this? Forbes magazine is known for its “Highest Earners” lists. In the list “The Highest-Paid YouTube Stars of 2020” (via Forbes), the 10 financially most successful YouTubers in the world are presented:

  • The list includes estimated earnings from June 1, 2019, to June 1, 2020
  • The list is based on data from various sources and interviews with industry insiders
  • Only individuals who primarily earn their money through YouTube qualify for the list

9-Year-Old Builds Toy Empire

How does the 9-year-old make so much money? Ryan Kaji already had his own YouTube channel “Ryan ToysReview” at the age of 4. The channel has now grown to 25 million subscribers. There is a new video every day.

The channel mostly offers a mix of video diary entries from a 9-year-old and unboxing videos of toys. In addition to English, the channel is also available in Japanese and Spanish.

The channel features Ryan’s family. Alongside him are Daddy, Mommy, and his twin sisters. In 2017, the parents made lucrative deals for the then 6-year-old with a startup, since then they have taken over marketing and merchandise for the channel and are apparently quite good at it.

Kaji is somewhat of the world’s most important toy influencer. As Forbes reports, most of the $29.5 million in earnings comes from licensing deals for 5,000 “Ryan’s Worlds” products.

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Ryan’s videos are aimed at children and their parents.

Who is in 2nd place? Trailing behind with only $24 million in earnings is a newcomer on the list, “Mr Beast.” The 22-year-old Jimmy Donaldson is known on YouTube for his stunts and innovative videos. He presents contestants with challenges often involving money. In one video, for instance, people were to spend $1 million in one minute.

This is somewhat of a game show for the YouTube generation.

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The target audience of Mr Beast is likely teenagers and people in their twenties.

What about gamers? There are only 2 gamers in the top 10 list on YouTube.

In 5th place is Mark Fischbach aka Markiplier. He reportedly earned about $19.5 million in 2020. With 27.7 million subscribers, Markiplier is the “mainstream gaming YouTuber.” He uploads a new video daily. If he is in the hospital, he simply posts videos from his hospital bed. Otherwise, he often posts entertaining Let’s Plays.

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Markiplier’s most successful video from 2020 is about Henry Stickman.

Shortly behind Markiplier comes Preston Arsement with $19 million in earnings. The 26-year-old became a star with Minecraft but also makes many prank videos or things with his family.

The American operates several YouTube channels dedicated to other games, including the extremely popular Roblox with children and Call of Duty as a counter-programming. Preston follows the unofficial rules for gaming YouTubers: The thumbnails and video formats adhere to international standards. Hardly a video goes by where he doesn’t look at the viewer with strong emotional expression. And almost every title contains a word written completely in ALL-CAPS.

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The most subscribed YouTuber in the West, PewDiePie, does not appear in Forbes’ list.

Here is the list in brief:

  • 10. Jeffree Star – $15 million – a beauty YouTuber
  • 9. David Dobrik – $15.5 million – a type of situational comedian
  • 8. Blippi (Stevin John) – $17 million – a 32-year-old who creates content for children
  • 7. Natya (Anastasia Radzinskaya) – $18.5 million – A six-year-old Russian focused heavily on toys
  • 6. Preston Arsement – $19 million
  • 5. Markiplier (Mark Fischbach) – $19.5 million
  • 4. Rhett and Link – $20 million – A duo known for their morning talk show
  • 3. Dude Perfect – $23 million – Five guys who are extremely successful on YouTube with stunts and trick shots
  • 2. Mr. Beast (Jimmy Donaldson) – $24 million
  • 1. Ryan Kaji – $29.5 million
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This is what it is all about: From a gamer’s perspective, there are several things to note from the list:

  • Children are an incredibly lucrative field for YouTube and the industry – there are 3 channels in the “Top 10” list that are either run by children under 10 years old or clearly aimed at them
  • The key to the big earners on YouTube appears to be merchandise deals. Influencers leverage their vast reach to sell their products
  • Those who want to make money with gaming should probably focus on quantity and release as many videos as possible – this has recently led to criticism from “Videogamedunkey,” who stated: Quality simply does not pay off on YouTube, one must focus on quantity
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Ninja will surely also make a lot of money, but through Twitch.

For gamers, Twitch seems to have established itself as the main platform. It shows that YouTube is indeed mixed, while gaming dominates more strongly on Twitch.

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New update in Conqueror’s Blade looks like a Game of Thrones MMO

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

With the new expansion Scourge of Winter, you will experience an adventure in the PC MMO Conqueror’s Blade that is reminiscent of the series Game of Thrones.

What kind of update is this? Scourge of Winter launches Season 6 in the MMO Conqueror’s Blade and introduces a new region to the game after the last season, taking you to the far north.

A dark army has invaded the Ostaria region, known as the Scourge of Winter. The inhabitants of the land are fleeing to the south and pleading for help. You set out with your army to free the north and withstand the ice and cold.

This seasonal campaign is available to play now until March 14 in the medieval MMO. A thrilling conclusion awaits you at the end.

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Conqueror’s Blade takes you to the icy north

What does it remind you of? Watching the trailer for Scourge of Winter, it certainly gives the impression of the series Game of Thrones. A city that resembles Winterfell lies in ruins. Massive armies clash in the wintry landscape.

What else does the update offer? New unit promotions are included. You can promote halberdiers to 3-star landsknechts, who attack with higher efficiency and stronger armor, and use a modified halberd.

Further unit promotions such as freeholders and fire lance bearers will follow during the seasonal campaign.

You can also meet other players in the new hub. In the Tavern of the King’s Falcon, NPCs are waiting for you to provide you with new missions.

Additionally, dynamic weather will be introduced. You will need to contend with snowfall or even a severe blizzard in battles and factor this into your strategies.

What does the new Season Pass offer? The Season Pass contains over 100 free rewards as well as premium items. Among them are new outfits and weapons. It is even possible to unlock the powerful Savior set, as well as a chest of the Scourge of Winter and the Archon’s set. There are also 11 new weapon skins included.

This is what to expect at the end of December: On December 29, a new PvE mode called Ruins of Fiefdoms will be introduced. In this mode, your task is to reclaim stolen lands. You must drive out marauders and then reconstruct the areas.

Would you like to dive into Conqueror’s Blade? Here you can find some tips to get started.

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Minecraft: YouTuber lives 2,000 days in Hardcore mode and millions are watching

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A YouTuber knows no limits in Minecraft . For over 2,000 days, he has survived in hardcore mode of Minecraft – and documented every single day.

In Minecraft, there are a variety of challenges that players can take on. Whether it’s a creative building project, defeating the Ender Dragon, or sabotaging fellow players. However, few game modes bring as much excitement as hardcore mode. This is exactly what YouTuber Luke TheNotable played for a proud 2,000 in-game days.

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What is Hardcore Mode? In hardcore mode of Minecraft, there is constant danger. Not only are the enemies stronger and starvation is a possible way to die, but the entire game world is at risk. If the player dies, the world is automatically locked and cannot be played anymore. Essentially, you only have one life – and in Minecraft, that can be lost quickly. A single Creeper in the dark or a small pool of lava can spontaneously end a hardcore run.

What did the YouTuber do? His long journey of 2,000 in-game days has been documented by Luke TheNotable in several videos. Each day is only given a few seconds, briefly mentioning the most important event that occurred. Step by step, he begins with a new world and builds his empire. This eventually leads to giant pillars of emerald and a breeding facility for villagers followed by zombification, just to heal them again and sell them the melons they previously didn’t want.

This project is highly appreciated by viewers. After just 3 days, the “2000 Days” video has already received over 8 million views.

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Overall, it’s worth watching the whole video series. It’s simply beautiful to see how Luke TheNotable’s world slowly unfolds and expands. As each day is condensed into a few seconds, innovations and changes are easy to spot, and there is rarely any boredom. Not to mention it’s quite an achievement to survive over 2,000 in-game days in a row.

With the upcoming “Caves & Cliffs” update, even more innovations are expected in his game world.

By the way, Luke TheNotable has certainly died a few times. His death, however, is caught by Totems. These are powerful, but also quite rare items that allow one to escape death once, as long as they are in the inventory.

What do you think of this achievement? How long have you lasted in hardcore mode without dying?

Other projects take a lot of time as well – this “Lord of the Rings” project has been running for 10 years!

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GTA Online: Snow 2020 – When does it snow and what happens at Christmas?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

The snow 2020 in GTA Online brings joy. When it snows, the whole online world turns white and invites drifting. What else can you expect for Christmas?

What is special about the snowfall? Every year during Christmas time, the developers of GTA Online activate the snowfall. It snows all over the map. The streets of Los Santos turn white and become slippery.

Just right to have a lot of fun in the game during the holidays. We will show you what we already know about the snow and Christmas 2020 in GTA Online.

When does the snow 2020 start?

Update from December 22 at 10:50 AM: The snowfall has now started over Los Santos and Blaine County. In the world of GTA Online, you will find snowy streets everywhere now.

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Even Vespucci Beach is covered with snow.

So far, it has gone like this: In recent years, the snowfall in GTA Online started two to four days before Christmas Eve.

What content is coming for Christmas 2020?

What else is happening? In past years, the Christmas update in GTA Online decorated the players’ apartments and offices. In the CEO office, there was a large, decorated Christmas tree. The garages were also festively decorated.

This decorating is also part of GTA Online in 2020.

GTA 5 Online Christmas 2019 title

In recent years, there have also been certain login bonuses when logging into the game during the holidays.

Last year, the developers gifted a mini tank to players.

The first vehicle gift in 2020 has already been distributed to players. Since December 22, there is for a short time a new car gift in GTA Online – Hurry up!

Those who log in on December 22 will receive:

  • A festive mask
  • a firework launcher
  • 20 fireworks rockets
  • Full snacks
  • Full armor
  • 25 sticky bombs
  • 25 grenades
  • 5 proximity mines
  • 10 Molotov cocktails
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These gifts await you on December 22 right upon logging in.

Additional login bonuses are expected when logging into the online world on December 24, 25, and 26. What exactly these will be is still unknown.

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In 2016 there was a firework launcher and festive clothes.

At the same time, in recent years, it has also been possible to pick up the snow from the street and form snowballs. Everyone should participate in a snowball fight in GTA Online at least once.

Are you already looking forward to the snow in GTA Online? What will you do first on the snowy streets? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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13 co-op and board games on Steam that you can play with family

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 12 minutes

Due to the strict lockdown, many of us cannot visit our families over the holidays. However, thanks to online games, you can still have a lot of fun with them. Here are 13 simple and fun games on Steam that you can play with your families.

What kind of games are these? Online games give us the opportunity to spend time with our family and have fun while being far apart from each other.

We have compiled a list of Steam games for you that you can play for relaxed or funny gaming rounds with the family. The games on this list were compiled based on the following criteria:

  • They should be simple and easy to understand, so even family members who are not familiar with gaming can play them
  • They should also be playable on weaker PCs and laptops
  • They must have all positive ratings on Steam
  • It is a mix of famous board game classics and cool co-op games on Steam

You will find trailers for the games in the list, a description of what it’s about, and other useful information. They will help you choose the perfect game for your gaming round with the family.

The most important information about Steam at a glance

What is Steam?

Steam is a cloud-based gaming platform where you can buy games, play with other people, or give them away. Games are usually played through the Steam client.

How does Steam work?

Steam is primarily a gaming platform where you can purchase games digitally. For that, you need a Steam account, which is free. When you purchase a game on Steam, you receive a license for that game. This game can then be downloaded, installed, and played on your PC.

How can I install Steam?

The Steam client, in which games can be played and managed, is available on the official Steam website. The download button is marked green and is located at the top right.

How can I create a Steam account?

On the official Steam website there is an option “Sign in” at the top right. Click on it and then on “Register”. Follow the instructions on the page.

Is the Steam membership paid?

No, Steam itself is free. However, payment is required for individual games within Steam, unless they are marked as free.

How can I pay for games on Steam?

Steam supports various payment options such as credit cards, PayPal, Giropay, instant transfer, or Paysafe. You can also top up your account with gift cards available in regular stores.

How can I add credit to my Steam account?

Once you are logged into your Steam account, click on the official site at the top right on your account name. Go to “Account details” in the menu. Next to the account display, click on “Add Steam credit” and you will receive a selection of different amounts. Choose one, select the payment method, and the money will be credited to your account.

What is the family library on Steam?

With the feature, you can share the games from your account with friends or family. These games can then be played both online and offline on authorized devices. Here you can find all the information on the setting up the family library on Steam.

How can we talk while playing?

There are various services that offer voice chats for groups of people. These include Discord, Zoom, or the internal voice chat of Steam. For that, you need to create a group chat with your teammates in your Steam client and click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the chat window to start the call.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask them in the comments below the article. Otherwise, you can go here to the Steam games.

UNO

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  • Developer: Ubisoft
  • Price: €9.99
  • Number of players: 2 to 4
  • Steam rating: 72% of 19,913 reviews are positive
  • German voiceover: Yes

What is UNO? There are hardly any people who, as children or later as adults, have never played UNO. The classic card game has been around for almost 50 years and has provided countless generations with plenty of fun but also frustration.

Your goal is to get rid of all your cards as quickly as possible. You can set traps for your opponents with special cards by making them draw additional cards or changing the color of the cards on the game board.

Who is UNO suitable for? The classic card game is suitable for all age groups and is so simple to play that even people with little PC or gaming knowledge can easily play it.

The Steam version of UNO offers not only the classic free-for-all mode but also the option to compete in pairs. Additionally, there are some special features such as the establishment of house rules that adapt the gaming experience to your preferences.

Download: You can download “UNO” here on Steam

Pros
  • Good game for young and old
  • Simple rules are understandable for everyone
  • Easy to play
Cons
  • A bit buggy according to reviews

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

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  • Developer: Steel Crate Games
  • Price: €14.99
  • Number of players: 2 to 4
  • Steam rating: 98% of 7,096 reviews are positive
  • German voiceover: Yes

What is “Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes”? Imagine: You are locked in a room and in front of you is a bomb. The timer is slowly ticking down and the only thing that can save you is your teammates. They have a manual on how to defuse the bomb.

Unfortunately, your teammates cannot see your bomb and you have to explain to them exactly what it looks like so that they can give you the right instructions. That is the gameplay mechanic of “Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes”.

Who is this game suitable for? The cooperative game with bomb fun is perfect for you if you enjoy social games. A lot of teamwork is required to defuse a bomb and you need good communication with your teammates.

Although the puzzles can be tricky, the game mechanics are very easy. The defuser team gets a manual, which is also available in German, and nothing more is needed. The game can be played by family members who have little gaming experience.

Download: You can download “Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes” here on Steam.

Pros
  • Only one player has to pay
  • Extremely simple controls
  • Strongly promotes social interactions
Cons
  • Rules and puzzles can be tricky for gaming beginners

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  • Developer: Ghost Town Games Ltd.
  • Price: €15.99 for Overcooked and €22.99 for Overcooked 2
  • Number of players: up to 4
  • Steam rating: 91% of 8,700 reviews for Overcooked are positive, 95% of 17,552 reviews for Overcooked 2 are positive
  • German voiceover: Yes

What are the Overcooked games? Cooking together with the family takes on a completely new meaning when it feels like everything is burning. In Overcooked, you must collaborate with your teammates to prepare delicious dishes to save the Onion Kingdom.

You embark on a journey through various kitchens located either on a pirate ship or in fiery underworlds. The sequel Overcooked 2 delivers new levels and features while maintaining the same gameplay for more chaotic cooking fun.

Who are these games suitable for? Overcooked games are funny party games that can be played with friends or family. If you’re looking for good mood and lots of laughter while playing, these are the right games for you.

However, you should consider that your teammates should have some gaming experience. Complete gaming novices may find it overwhelming to control Overcooked and struggle to keep track of the events on the screen.

Download: You can download “Overcooked” and “Overcooked 2” here on Steam.

Pros
  • Funny party game for kids and adults
  • Many creative kitchen levels
  • The core principle of the game is very simple
Cons
  • Can be too hectic for inexperienced players

On the next page, you’ll find more fun multiplayer games.

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US Senator calls for a law that can send Twitch streamers to prison – This is how it turned out

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Republican US Senator Thom Tillis has introduced a bill that would make copyright violations on Twitch or YouTube a crime. This means that Twitch streamers could face hefty fines and even prison sentences. However, there is a lot of criticism regarding the bill.

What happened? As part of a “must pass” bill – legislation that is important to keep Congress functioning – various measures were bundled that could be discussed and passed by Congress.

One part of it is the demand that commercial streaming of copyrighted content becomes a felony instead of a misdemeanor, as it has been so far. Examples were specifically cited such as:

  • an album on YouTube
  • a video clip on Twitch
  • or a song in an Instagram story

The proposal includes hefty fines and possible prison sentences.

Twitch is already in the crosshairs of the music industry. They complained that the platform is not doing enough to combat the illegal use of music. Such a law could even worsen the situation regarding the so-called “DMCA strikes”.

Already, thousands of streamers have deleted all their clips containing protected music.

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Streamers like TimTheTatman have received warnings on Twitch.

What else is in the proposal? In addition to the proposal regarding the crime of copyright infringement, the bill has been bundled with further amendments.

These include the CASE Act, which would establish a new court-like entity for copyright violations, as well as the Trademark Modernization Act, which aims to give the US Patent Office more flexibility.

Will the law pass? On Wednesday, December 9, Parliament passed a bill that ensures the Congress remains functional until December 18. Until then, discussions will continue on this draft as well as other packages.

More on the current situation regarding Twitch on MeinMMO:

Criticism of the proposal and the senator himself

What were the reactions? According to Protocol, a Politico affiliate, a group of 18 organizations, including tech trade associations, advocacy groups, and library associations, spoke out against this proposal (via Torrentfreak):

As creators, innovators, small businesses, online service providers, libraries, educators, and civil society organizations, we are engaged in including controversial copyright or trademark laws into a “must-pass” bill.

We respect the intention of Congress to improve our intellectual property system and protect the rights of creators and entrepreneurs. However, certain aspects of this legislative package will have negative impacts on small and medium-sized enterprises, creators, libraries and their supporters, students, teachers, educational institutions, religious organizations, fan communities, internet users, and freedom of expression… We urge you to reject the inclusion of this legislative package in the funding bill.

Katharine Trendacosta, Associate Director of Policy and activist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, said:

A law on criminal streaming would likely restrict freedom of expression. We already see that it is difficult enough for people to assert their rights just through civil copyright and the DMCA. The possibility of a felony would impede both development and innovation.

Criticism of the senator: As The American Prospect reports, Senator Thom Tillis is said to have received campaign support of over $100,000 from companies like Sony Pictures, Universal Music Group, Salem Media Group, and Warner Music in recent years.

All of these companies could benefit from a change in legislation as proposed by the senator.

The law passed, but was altered

Update 22.12: The US Congress has passed the legislative package that included Senator Thom Tillis’s proposal (via kotaku). The package was enacted, among other things, to initiate aid measures against the effects of the Corona pandemic. This includes expenditures of $2.3 billion.

The bill from Tillis, “The Protecting Lawful Streaming Act,” is actually included in this package but has been altered to specifically target operators of illegal streaming services and not individual Twitch streamers or YouTubers.

Operators of such platforms can then receive prison sentences of up to 10 years under the new legislation.

The title image is from the video “Tillis Discusses Fight for Senate Majority at Fayetteville Rally” on the YouTube platform.

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Warhammer is coming as a new MMORPG for mobile – Here’s how it plays

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Warhammer Online was officially discontinued years ago. However, fans of the dark fantasy world will soon get a new opportunity to experience more adventures with Warhammer Odyssey. The mobile online RPG has now showcased itself in gameplay videos.

What is Warhammer Odyssey? Although the game is released for Android and iOS smartphones, it is a classic MMORPG. You create a hero, take on quests, and set out to fight monsters, loot treasures, and improve your character.

  • There are 6 classes – Archmage, Shadow Warrior, Witch Hunter, Warrior Priest, Slayer, Engineer
  • You explore familiar locations from the Warhammer universe such as the city of Marienburg or the Drakwald Forest
  • You encounter well-known characters from the Warhammer world during quests
  • You can unlock fast travel points
  • There are plenty of quests, including side missions from NPCs
  • You are allowed to form a Mercenary Company, which is akin to a guild
  • The developers plan to regularly provide content updates for the MMORPG
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This is what Warhammer Odyssey looks like in the closed beta.

A mobile game that aims to offer PC gameplay

What does the game look like? There are now first videos to see from the recently concluded closed beta. Warhammer Odyssey has the impression of a classic MMORPG, but some compromises need to be made regarding graphics. Especially concerning lighting and shadows as well as the level of detail of the textures.

For a mobile game, it still looks pretty good. You see how you receive quests from NPCs, learn more about the story, and then fight against monsters. Additionally, you see how you customize your hero, how trading with NPCs works, and how you travel between the zones of the game world.

How does it play? Essentially, the gameplay of Warhammer Odyssey resembles MMORPGs like Neverwinter. You accept quests that take you to areas where enemies are waiting for you. There, you fight your way to the goal, whether it’s treasure or a boss enemy, to complete the mission.

The game is heavily focused on the story and guides you fairly linearly through the narrative.

What stands out in the videos is that it plays somewhat slower than, for example, Neverwinter. The character moves slower, and the attacks are not executed as quickly. Whether this will change before the release is currently unclear.

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Another video from the closed beta of Warhammer Odyssey.

Does Warhammer Odyssey have autoplay? No. The mobile MMORPG does without this feature. The developers want to align with PC MMORPGs and provide players with a classic gameplay experience – just on a smartphone.

Who is the game aimed at? Warhammer Odyssey is intended for those who want to experience an MMORPG gaming experience on mobile without sacrificing the classic gameplay without autoplay.

However, those expecting a modern, graphically advanced online role-playing game on PC will not find it here.

When does the game launch? The release of Warhammer Odyssey is planned for the end of January 2021. Before that, there will be an open beta, which will gradually be opened for more regions. When this begins is currently not clear.

Do you want to know which mobile MMORPGs are still interesting? We present to you the 9 best mobile MMORPGs 2020 for iOS and Android.

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Pokémon GO: All Quests, Shinys and Raid Bosses for the Christmas Event 2020

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

The Christmas event 2020 has started in Pokémon GO. Here we provide you with an overview of all quests, Shinies, and raid bosses.

How long does the event last? Until December 31, 2020, you can take advantage of the event bonuses. A detailed overview of all bonuses and contents of the Christmas event is available here:

Today the big Christmas event starts – What you need to know

Now the event is live and the details are known. There are new quests and raid bosses. Additionally, the Shinies are confirmed.

All about quests and Shinies for the Christmas event

These are the new field research tasks: There are a total of 4 normal field research tasks that are new in the game. These include:

  • Send 5 gifts
    • Reward: Encounter with a costumed Botogel
  • Catch 5 Ice-type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Shnebedeck
  • Catch 10 Ice-type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Gelatini
  • Catch 15 Ice-type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Frigometri

Additionally, there are new rewards for the AR quests. There, you can either receive 80 Mega Energy from Rexblisar or an encounter with Schneppke.

With Botogel and Shnebedeck, you have a chance at 2 Shinies. Gelatini is a brand new Pokémon and Frigometri is extremely rare outside of events. Overall, the quests are quite interesting.

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Here you see the new costumed Pokémon and Gelatini, the new monster from Gen 5.

These are the spawns: Numerous Ice-type Pokémon can be found in the wild since the event started. This also includes all costumed Pokémon. Otherwise, there are still monsters like Jurob, Shnebedeck, or Marill in the wild.

A little surprise is Damhirplex with bells. This costumed Pokémon was available during the Christmas event in 2019. It was not announced for this year but is now appearing in the wild.

What Shinies are there? So far, all costumed Pokémon in their shiny form are confirmed. Those who collect such monsters have some exciting shiny checks ahead.

However, there is no other new Shiny. So, there was no big surprise here.

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New raid bosses for the Christmas event

These are the new bosses: Not only in the wild have things changed! New Pokémon also appear in raids. We show you the list.

All monsters marked with a star can also be encountered as Shiny.

Raid LevelPokémon
Level 1 Raid (red egg)Psiau
Klikk*
Alolan Sandan*
Costumed Petznief*
Sniebel*
Quiekel*
Gelatini
Level 3 Raid (yellow egg)Frigometri
Alolan Raichu*
Jugong
Rossana*
Walraisa
Mega Raid (red-white egg)Mega Charizard X*
Mega Gengar*
Mega Rexblisar*
Level 5 Raid (black egg)Kyurem

What is interesting about the raid bosses: With Rossana, there is a new Shiny in the raids. Although this Pokémon was already available as a Shiny, it could only be obtained by evolving Kussilla into its shiny form.

Now you can also catch Rossana as a Shiny. However, in the event, the Pokémon is only available in raids and not in the wild.

Appropriate for the Christmas event, there is now also a new promo code for free items. We show you the information about it here:

Pokémon GO: Redeem promo code and pick up 41 gifts

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WoW: Blizzard nerfs the hardest “Mythic+” dungeons

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The toughest dungeons from WoW: Shadowlands have been nerfed. What was incredibly hard yesterday is much easier to handle today.

In the meantime, the second actual endgame week in WoW: Shadowlands is coming to an end. More and more players have dared into the “Mythic+” dungeons, and some have had a terrible awakening. The difficulty of the dungeons is not constant. Some dungeons are harder than others, and Blizzard has now announced nerfs.

What has changed? The changes mainly affect Plaguefall, Theater of Pain, Necrotic Wake, and Spires of Ascension. HP has been reduced, damage has been decreased, or effects have generally been weakened. Here are the changes in detail:

  • Plaguefall
    • Binding Shroom from Fungalmancer can now be interrupted and has a cast time of 3 seconds (previously 6 seconds).
    • Infesting Spores from Swamplord now deals 50% less damage per stack.
    • Fungal Storm from Fungasteward now deals 20% less damage.
    • Enveloping Webs from Broodkeeper can now be interrupted.
    • Globgrog now has 10% less health on all difficulties and the Slimy Buffet has 15% less HP on mythic difficulty.
  • Spires of Ascension
    • Goliath of the Forsaken now has 25% less health.
    • Paragon of the Dark Kyrian now has 30% less health.
    • Ether Diver no longer uses the ability “Maw-Touched Saliva”.
    • Reborn of the Forsaken no longer uses the ability “Crescendo”.
    • The negative effects of the three lieutenants Klotos, Lakesis, and Astronos are removed faster after the fight.
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The dungeon with the Kyrians made healers hyperventilate.
  • The Necrotic Wake
    • The buff Tormented Echoes from Amarth now ends after 30 seconds (previously permanent), but its damage has increased by 100% on mythic difficulty.
  • Theater of Pain
    • The Grasping Hands of Kul’tharok now correctly appear at two positions.
    • A bug has been fixed where only one of two player souls was held by the Grasping Hands.
    • Echoes of Carnage from Mordretha now deal 50% less periodic damage on mythic difficulty.
    • Dark Ruin now has a cast time of 2.5 seconds (previously 1.5 seconds) and the visual effect has been altered to be more recognizable.
    • Ghostly Charge now has a cast time of 3.5 seconds (previously 2 seconds).
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Amarth and his mount are now much less annoying.

What do the changes bring? Most changes primarily relieve some pressure from the toughest fights. Notably, the change to Amarth and the Tormented Echoes stands out. This buff previously gave the fight a sort of “soft enrage” where damage eventually became unhealable. Now the fight is a steady “up and down” with spikes of damage and calmer phases, making it significantly easier for all healers to manage.

More updates on WoW: Shadowlands can be found here:

When do the changes go live? Some of the changes have already gone live with the announcement. Others will go live at the next server restart – so tomorrow morning with the weekly reset. The dungeons should be significantly easier to conquer in the coming week, so most healers won’t have to start crying just because their keystone leads them into the Necrotic Wake.

Do you like the adjustments? Or has Blizzard gone too far and nerfed too much?

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