The lead of the US guilds in the World First race in WoW: Shadowlands has disappeared. The European guild Echo has been able to catch up.
The “World First” race in World of Warcraft is in full swing. After the US guild Complexity Limit exploited their small time advantage, working their way up to 7 out of 10 bosses before Europe could start, this lead has now disappeared. In the meantime, it’s once again a neck-and-neck race that is becoming really exciting.
What is the current state? Looking at the progress list, you can still see Complexity Limit at the top, as they were the first to reach 7 out of 10 bosses. However, the EU guilds Echo and Pieces have now caught up and are also at 7 out of 10 bosses, thus managing to close the gap.
The US guild BDGG is close behind with 6 out of 10 defeated bosses. Positions 5 and 6 are currently occupied by Method and Aversion, both of which have managed to defeat at least half of the 10 bosses in Mythic mode.
Who will take down Denathrius first? Europe is definitely back in the race with Echo.
The time advantage has disappeared: The World First race is constantly criticized by fans as American and European guilds have different starting conditions. In America, the realms go online several hours earlier because maintenance occurs at a different time than in Europe. However, this advantage is partially offset because EU guilds have time to observe the most successful strategies of the US guilds and thus catch up faster on the bosses already defeated.
The current status of the World First race. Source: wowprogress.com (as of 17.12, 14:45)
Which boss is currently causing trouble? Currently, both Complexity Limit and Echo are battling Sludgefist. He has proven to be particularly tough and demands a lot from the players. The boss has relatively few mechanics but deals significant damage, requiring good coordination from the players. Players chained together must stand close, while also maintaining a certain distance to avoid being immediately wiped out by various area effects.
More news about WoW: Shadowlands can be found here:
Where can you watch the streams? The major guilds all have their own streams where you can usually follow the progress live. This generally happens via Twitch:
How long will the race last? It is quite possible that the race will not be decided this week. It may take another ID – and thus more loot – to adequately equip the players so they can defeat the last bosses on Mythic difficulty. However, the WoW week is still young – and who knows if there will be any surprises.
Are you following the World First race? Which guild will be the first to take down Denathrius?
Do you want to climb to level 44 in Pokémon GO? Then get ready for a lot of battles! Here you will find tips for leveling up.
This is Level 44: Since the end of December 2020, when the GO Beyond update was released, players can break the old level cap of 40 and climb higher. Level 50 is the new limit – but the steps to get there are not easy.
Instead of just farming XP, you also have to complete some challenges. What exactly you need to do for Level 44 is summarized here.
Level 44 – Tasks, Requirements, Rewards
You need this many XP: XP is probably what will take you the longest on your way to Level 44 if you don’t already have them. In total, you need to have 53.5 million XP to reach Level 44. There is a total of 11 million XP between Level 43 and 44.
In general, it is advisable to take advantage of events that provide double XP. This occurs during certain spotlight hours, or also on selected Community Days. If you also activate a lucky egg during this time, you can even get quadruple XP. Here, you should time it right.
In addition to the XP, you also need to complete these 4 tasks:
The tasks
Win 30 trainer battles in the Super League
Win 30 trainer battles in the Ultra League
Win 30 trainer battles in the Master League
Battle 20 times in the GO Battle League
As a reward for leveling up, you will receive:
20 Ultra Balls
20 Max Potions
20 Max Revives
20 Razz Berries
1 Incubator
1 Premium Raid Pass
1 XL Candy
Level 44 requires PvP battles from you
Tips for Level 44 – How to do it quickly
How to win the battles: Basically, you can hold battles in the GO Battle League. There, you can choose between Super League, Ultra League, and Master League. If you are also aiming for the rewards of the PvP League, you can hold your matches there. This way, you also automatically complete the fourth task.
Good Pokémon for this are for example:
Super League: Azumarill, Galarian Stunfisk, Swampert, Altaria
How to do it faster: If you just want to finish the battles quickly, you can challenge your friends and help each other win. Select them from the friends menu and then battle in the appropriate league.
If you coordinate, you can finish the battles very quickly. One trainer can just use a team with very low CP and quickly lose the battle. If both need the wins to level up, you can take turns.
Then there are still the 20 matches in the Battle League. You just need to participate; you don’t have to win them. Therefore, the tasks of the level can really be completed in a very short time. Only the XP will take a while if you don’t have them yet.
Are you already beyond Level 44, or not quite there yet? Then you can find our guide for levels 41 to 50 here.
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The streaming platform Twitch is tightening its rules regarding language and insults. Among the “bad words” are 3 new additions that, however, are seen by some streamers as part of Twitch.
What is happening at Twitch right now?Twitch is tightening its rules in January. This aims to reduce hateful behavior and sexual harassment. This affects both the language in the chat and the words that the streamer uses.
Many of these regulations expand on already known bans or specify them further.
In a live stream, Sara Clemens, COO of Twitch, addressed the adjustments. She mentioned that words like “Simp“, “Virgin” or “Incel” are also affected. Emotes related to these terms are to be removed as well:
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What is the problem? While the previously announced tightening faced little resistance and was understandable for many, the banning of exactly these words is incomprehensible to some streamers.
For them, these words are part of the platform and the culture on Twitch. They protest and fear further restrictions.
What are these words? “Simp” refers to men who are almost excessively attentive to a female streamer or content creator. They wish to attract her attention and dream of a future with her.
“Virgin” is the English word for virgin and is often used in a negative context to describe someone as a person who “cannot get a partner.”
“Incels” refer to a culture of heterosexual men who involuntarily do not have sex but believe that they are entitled to it. The term originated from the words “involuntary” and “celibate.”
Teasing among friends is part of it
What do the streamers say exactly? The streamer NICKMERCS (cover image) belongs to the FaZe clan and has over 4.8 million followers on Twitch. In a tweet, he explains that teasing his friends while gaming is part of it for him:
I can’t imagine playing with the guys and not making fun of them.
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Below this tweet, numerous reactions have collected, including sarcastic insults that exactly contain the 3 banned words. Among the users are well-known streamers like TimTheTatman, who often loses composure on Twitch.
Why are the terms included? Many streamers see the terms more as teasing among friends rather than insults addressing their sexual behavior. Many people who refer to themselves or others as “Virgin” have partners and even children, which excludes that they are actually virgins.
The content creator Jack “CouRage” Dunlop also fears that soon nothing more will be allowed to be said and that streamers will have to play muted with each other in the future.
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Does the ban really help with the problem? Rod Breslau, a known eSports analyst and commentator, also explained on Twitter why he believes these restrictions make no sense.
He finds the words “overused,” to the extent that they no longer fulfill their original meaning, and thus the ban will fail to fulfill its purpose:
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Twitch is also under criticism because the problems with music copyright are still unresolved. Many streamers are also upset with the platform and see the new adjustments as yet another reason to criticize Twitch.
Punishments exist if the words are used as insults
How does Twitch want to implement the change? In a response to Rod Breslau’s post, Twitch clarified that the mere use of these words is not prohibited. Therefore, “Virgin” can still be written and will not automatically lead to a ban.
However, there will be punishments if the words are used to “negatively imply a person’s sexual practices,” which is currently the case with most usages.
The use may constitute a “bannable offense,” meaning a reason to get banned on Twitch.
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The regulations and adjustments to the Terms of Service will take effect starting January 21, 2021, and will only apply to content created after this date. Old clips and recordings that were made prior will not be punished retroactively by Twitch.
Harassment on Twitch is a problem and aims to protect women on the platform. Aggressive behavior continues to occur. The well-known streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys has repeatedly complained about this:
In FIFA 21, Bebou’s Europa League card has almost identical stats to the absolute top card of Mbappé. We compare the cards and let you know if Bebou is worth it for your team.
Which card is it about? It is about the dynamic RTTF card from Hoffenheim striker Ihlas Bebou. This card has entered the game with an overall rating of 80. However, the card has now received an upgrade to 83 for Hoffenheim’s progression in the Europa League.
If you look at the individual stats of the new 83-rated card, you see an absolute top striker with Mbappé-level stats. The special thing is: Bebou costs only a fraction and can become even stronger – provided TSG Hoffenheim makes it to the next round in the ongoing Europa League competition.
This is how strong Bebou’s card currently is
This is how strong the Bebou card is
What the card can do: The Bebou card is an absolute top option in attack for Bundesliga teams in FUT 21. It has everything a top striker in FIFA 21 needs: He is lightning fast, has strong shooting stats, and also possesses very good dribbling stats.
If you then apply a “Finisher Chemistry Style,” shooting and dribbling will be boosted even more, resulting in an ultra-fast, agile striker with extremely strong finishing. Furthermore, Bebou has 4-star skill moves.
The detailed stats of Bebou with “Finisher Chemistry Style”
However, the card has one disadvantage. Bebou only has 3 stars for his weak foot, which means he shoots significantly worse with his left foot. However, if you keep this in mind and focus on shooting with your right foot, this value becomes less significant.
This is what the card costs: Currently (as of December 17, 2020), you have to pay around 150,000 coins for Bebou’s RTTF card (PS4). While this is not exactly cheap, for these top stats and potential upgrades, the price is definitely reasonable.
Especially when you compare the price with Mbappé. His gold card currently costs 1,135,000 coins, but it also offers 4 stars for the weak foot and 5-star skill moves.
The stats are surprisingly similar
This is how you get the card: Unfortunately, the RTTF card is currently no longer available in packs. The only way to get the striker is through the FUT transfer market.
That’s why you should get the card: If you are looking for a top striker for your Bundesliga squad, then Bebou is the right choice for you. With his amazing stats, numerous goals are guaranteed. And if you’re lucky and Hoffenheim dominates the Europa League, not only will the card’s value rise, but especially its rating.
The Vulcan TKL Pro is a gaming keyboard from Roccat, featuring fast keys and an appealing design. But how well does this high-quality keyboard without a number pad perform for demanding gamers? MeinMMO tested the gaming keyboard.
The most important things at a glance:
The Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro is a mechanical keyboard with a detachable cable and no number pad (tenkeyless design).
The keyboard costs €159.99 and is available on various platforms.
In the test, the keyboard delivers a pleasant keystroke and many features.
The keyboard does not come with a wrist rest.
Which keyboard is it? The Vulcan TKL Pro is the latest keyboard in the Vulcan series from Roccat.
The keyboard uses optical, linear “Titan Switches,” which have a particularly short keystroke. The actuation point of the keys is at 1.4 mm, meaning that keystrokes can happen particularly quickly. In addition, Roccat claims that the switches offer exceptional durability.
The device features a detachable USB cable, unlike previous Vulcan models which had a fixed cable. The TKL keyboard also has an Easy-Shift function and the AIMO lighting system.
What are Easy-Shift and AIMO? Easy-Shift and the AIMO lighting system are two features known from Roccat devices:
The AIMO lighting system synchronizes all AIMO-compatible devices. If you connect a Roccat mouse or keyboard, both will light up in the same pattern.
With Easy-Shift, keys can be doubled via software. Pressing the Easy-Shift key and then another key activates its second programmed function.
With the FN key, additional key functions can be toggled.
MeinMMO took a closer look at the gaming keyboard and explains what we like and what we like less.
We at MeinMMO used the keyboard for about 4 weeks. During this time, we played fast games like Apex Legends or Overwatch, but also something more laid-back like Anno 1800.
While playing, we particularly utilized the macros and game mode which had to prove themselves. Here, we were especially interested in ensuring that incorrect keys weren’t pressed in the heat of battle. Additionally, we typed texts with the gaming keyboard. This article was also created using the Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro.
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In the following section, we introduce the gaming keyboard in detail. We will go over the following aspects:
Contents
Design and Build
Processing
the Software
We will thoroughly cover each point and explain what Roccat has succeeded in with the keyboard and where improvements are needed.
Contents
What accessories are there? The contents are sufficient for a gaming keyboard. Besides the keyboard, there is a manual and the USB-C to USB-A cable in the box. No more is needed to get the keyboard operational. The software can be downloaded online from the manufacturer’s website.
Keyboard, connection cable and manual: that’s all you need
Design and Build
What does the keyboard look like? The Vulcan TKL Pro features a black color scheme. However, the keyboard is not inconspicuous as its open design is a real eye-catcher, and the lighting stands out immediately.
The main feature of the gaming keyboard is its lack of a number pad. This is particularly interesting for gamers who need more space for their gaming mouse or otherwise have little space and can do without a number pad. Professional players, in particular, do not need this. The additional detachable cable makes the keyboard handy and compact, weighing just 660 grams, hardly heavier than a modern tablet.
The gaming keyboard does not offer a USB or audio port for additional devices.
The keyboard is also available in a full-size version, the Roccat Vulcan Pro. This version includes a number pad and a wrist rest. However, in the full-size version, the cable cannot be detached.
The Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro connects via USB-C. There are no other connections.
What keys does the keyboard offer? In addition to the usual keyboard keys in German format (Qwertz), the Vulcan TKL Pro offers two media control keys. With the slider, you can adjust the volume, while you can mute the entire sound with the button.
In addition, the keyboard has an FN key, similar to what we usually see on laptops. You press FN and can then use additional keys that offer extra functions. 15 keys are pre-set in this way.
Processing
In terms of processing, Roccat has nothing to be criticized for. The keyboard is impeccably manufactured and remains stable and non-slip on the desk. The entire keyboard is reinforced with a layer of aircraft aluminum. The casing gives an overall high-quality and stable impression.
A detachable cable and Roccat’s Titan switches also potentially offer long durability. The cable is fabric-coated, but the keyboard can be connected to the PC with any other USB-C to USB-A cable.
The Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro from the side: The processing is impeccable overall.
Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro Software
What we like about the software: Roccat’s Vulcan TKL Pro uses the “Roccat Swarm Software.” As soon as you connect the keyboard to your computer, the device is immediately recognized by the PC – even without the program.
Then you can download and install the software from the manufacturer’s website. The software immediately recognizes the keyboard and downloads the corresponding feature update.
It is worth noting that most functions of the keyboard also work without software. The FN functions can be used easily, and other saved settings are also available. For all AIMO lighting effects or comfort functions like custom macros, you will need the software.
The software itself is well-organized and clear. Through a tab in the upper half, all Roccat devices are controlled, and you can directly select the keyboard. Here, all settings can be made. We can adjust the brightness or configure the lighting system (AIMO), or assign keys. The operation is simple and straightforward. Certain keys are permanently assigned.
Roccat’s software: The keys marked in red can be freely programmed with Easy-Shift.
What we like less: The Swarm software consists of a mix of German and English in some areas. While most texts are now in German, particularly the buttons in the menus are presented in English. The auto-updater speaks only English. Roccat’s software offers enormous possibilities to customize the keyboard to your needs. However, it may take some time to discover and understand all the functionalities and how they work.
Some bugs were also present during the test. For example, in one game, the mouse cursor was controlled by the arrow keys, which was noticeably disruptive.
Also strange: If you want to skip tracks in the music player (VLC Media Player) with the keyboard, you must have the player actively open for the FN keys to work. If you leave the music player running in the background and want to use the keys, it does not work – despite the installed software.
In this section, we present how the keyboard performs in practical tests. We will look at ergonomics and handling. We will also see how typing and gaming with the keys feels and what possibilities the keyboard offers in practice. We will elaborate on the following points:
Ergonomics and Handling
The Keys and Volume
Macro Functions
Performance
Ergonomics and Handling
What we like: The keyboard offers a pleasant ergonomics for hands. It stands stable on the desk, and the keys are easy to reach and provide a comfortable pressure point. However, the low level of the keys requires a little familiarization. With the feet on the underside of the keyboard, you can also adjust the height a bit. Once you have gotten used to the design, typing and gaming are no problem.
The media control keys at the upper right edge offer good haptics. While the button provides pleasant clicking feedback, the volume knob offers a nice stepped rotation. The knob does not run freely; instead, we feel the notching and each setting provides more precision.
The special keys are doubly assigned with the FN key. Thus, functions of the missing number pad are retained.
What we like less: While the Roccat Vulcan Pro offers a wrist rest, this is missing in the tenkeyless version. There is also no way to attach one to the keyboard afterwards. In other Vulcan keyboards from Roccat, the wrist rest had proven to be very pleasant, especially during long sessions.
The Keys and Volume
Mechanical keyboards generally offer high quality and durability, but they are also audible. This is due to the switch technology used, which makes noise. Thus, we will explicitly address volume and keys.
Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro from the side: Here, the Titan switches under the keys can be clearly seen thanks to the open design.
The keys of the keyboard: The Roccat TKL Pro is pleasant in terms of noise. The keys are both tactile and audible.
Roccat’s own “Titan Optical Switches” technology does a good job. The actuation travel of the keys is short (1.4 mm). This showcases the advantage of mechanical keys, as the short actuation distance requires little force and time for the keys to trigger. This increases the speed at which your PC registers keystrokes and is also more ergonomically pleasant. Thus, typing on the Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro is very enjoyable.
The triggers of the keys give clear feedback after confirming, and little effort is needed to press the keys. This results in high speed.
Felt to be slightly quieter than the switches of the Roccat keyboard are the “Romer-G” key switches from Logitech, which are used in the Logitech G513, for instance. In contrast, the Redragon K552 is significantly louder than Roccat or Logitech.
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Roccat’s keyboard is not silent. The noise level is at a pleasant level but is not perfect.
Missing Number Pad: The Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro consciously has no number pad. Gamers and professional players do not need this anyway, as they usually prefer to have their free hand on the WASD keys. However, for other users, tenkeyless is a sensible alternative.
Gaming or working without a number pad is generally more ergonomic, partly because the arm with the mouse is closer to the body since the mouse has more space by the absence of a number pad.
Additionally, tenkeyless keyboards take up less space than full-size keyboards.
As a supplement, you can purchase an external number pad. This can be connected when needed. A recommended model is the external number pad from “Jelly Comb.” The device is small, lightweight, and offers pleasant ergonomics. On Amazon, the device has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 426 reviews.
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The keyboard’s lighting: The illumination of the keys is also well done. The brightness is high enough for playing or typing in a dark room. If desired, the lighting can also be turned off.
As a counterexample, there is the Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED RGB, where the illumination of the keys is noticeably uneven, as neither special keys nor multimedia keys are illuminated.
For those looking for a lamp for their gaming PC, you might want to check out the ScreenBar Plus from BenQ. MeinMMO has tested the lamp in a long-term test:
Thanks to the AIMO lighting system, the keyboard’s lighting can also be linked with other Roccat devices. With the Kone AIMO Remastered tested by MeinMMO, this offers some cool lighting effects.
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While the AIMO lighting system does not provide gameplay advantages, it certainly looks nice.
Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro in test: Even in the dark, all keys are clearly visible.
Macro Functions
What we like: The FN function is also well done. Similar to a laptop, pre-set keys can be used this way. Some special keys can be utilized in this manner, which have not found space on the keyboard due to the tenkeyless design.
Additionally, it is interesting that you can swap the Windows and FN keys: thanks to this feature, their functions switch.
In game mode, certain keys are disabled or offer other functions that we can set ourselves. For example, in game mode, the Windows key is disabled. This is particularly helpful in heated battles.
Stored macros or profiles can also be used across multiple Roccat devices.
The macro system is incredibly extensive. It takes a while to get used to it.
What is less successful: Not all keys on the keyboard can be individually assigned. It is also unfortunate that some keys can only be used if you switch the keyboard to game mode. For example, the Easy-Shift key can only be used with difficulty in normal office use, as you first have to switch to game mode via the FN key. This is unnecessarily complicated.
While having the option to disable the Windows key is a good solution overall, having an actual key for disabling it, like in the Fnatic Streak, instead of a software solution would have been even more practical.
Conclusion: High-Quality Gaming Keyboard for Gamers and Professionals – With Minor Flaws
Is this the best gaming keyboard from Roccat? To answer this question, we need to look at Roccat’s offerings. Besides the Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro, the manufacturer has other keyboards in its portfolio. These include:
the Horde, a membrane keyboard. This features self-developed membranical keys
the Suora series, a particularly minimalist gaming keyboard with Cherry switches
the Vulcan series with Pro versions and TKL variant.
Compared to other Vulcan keyboards, the Vulcan TKL Pro is not surprising in terms of build quality and technology or offers particularly new features, but it is – thanks to the detachable cable – currently the best choice for pure gamers from the current portfolio and definitely a purchase recommendation.
For gamers or heavy typers who also desire a number pad or wrist rest, the Vulcan keyboards with number pad (Vulcan 100 and 121) are the better option. The keys and actuation are great, and the optical switches feel a bit better under the fingers than mechanical switches, but they do not justify the premium for the Pro model of the Vulcan series.
The Roccat Vulcan 120 (top) and the Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro (bottom)
Who is the gaming keyboard suitable for? Roccat’s keyboard is aimed at both casual and competitive gamers. The design without a number pad primarily appeals to players who have more space on their desk and want to avoid unnecessary bulk. Or simply need more space for their mouse.
Thanks to the design without a number pad, the keyboard finds space virtually anywhere and can be conveniently taken along, ideal for gamers who prefer a minimalist desk and are also willing to forgo certain keys.
From an ergonomic perspective, the gaming keyboard can also be worth a look, as gaming and working overall become more pleasant.
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However, the price is high: currently, you pay €159.99 for the Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro. However, for that money, you also get a very well-manufactured gaming keyboard with precise, fast keys and successful lighting. Weighing around 600 grams, with a detachable cable and its compact design, the keyboard is also suitable for mobile use. You certainly get a lot for your money.
The glowing Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro from above
What alternatives are there? A somewhat cheaper alternative to the Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro is the Razer BlackWidow V3 Tenkeyless. This also offers lighting and no number pad, and all keys can also be assigned with Razer’s software.
For those missing the wrist rest on the Vulcan TKL Pro and the BlackWidow, the Cooler Master Masterkeys MK730 keyboard could be examined. The price is between the two models from Razer and Roccat, providing a wrist rest.
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If instead, you want a number pad and wrist rest, you should look at Roccat’s Vulcan 120. This is currently (December 16, 2020) slightly cheaper than the Vulcan TKL Pro but offers similarly good keys and a wrist rest.
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In Destiny 2, the Stasis element not only brought new abilities and Supers but also more customization freedom in builds with the new focus. But what about the old ones? Will these be adapted to the new system?
Stasis itself introduced 3 fresh focuses along with new abilities and Supers – one focus per Guardian class. These new focuses are organized in a new, modular system. This provides more freedom and options than the previous focuses of Destiny 2 and is more aligned with the customization system of the first game.
In short, this allows for more diversity and flexible options when creating and fine-tuning builds for one’s playstyle.
Why a revision? This particular option is well received by many, yet it is precisely this option that is missing for the existing abilities and Supers from the time before Stasis. There, nothing has changed; the new system only applies to the new Ice powers of the players.
Consequently, many players wish for changes and an adaptation of the old focuses to the new customization system that was introduced exclusively for Stasis. Because the new icy element casts the existing “old” Supers quite in the shadow.
However, Bungie has not commented on this so far. In short: Until recently, it was unclear if and what would happen to the old focuses. Now Bungie has addressed this in an interview with Polygon. What do we know now?
The “old” Supers are not currently favored
The Destiny director talks about Supers and identity
This is what Bungie says about the old Supers: Luke Smith, the franchise director of Destiny, addressed this very topic. It appears that Bungie is generally not opposed to bringing the new system to the old subclasses as well. However, this is likely to take a while before it happens.
“We only want one central system for Supers,” Smith told Polygon. However, there is no immediate release date for it. Smith emphasized that there are currently many other priorities at Bungie, and this aspect is not being actively pursued right now. In the long term, though, it’s something Smith is passionate about.
On reddit, he emphasized: “With a sufficiently long timeframe, it would certainly be cool if all Supers in Destiny utilized the same system.”
Will the fiery Solar Supers also get as much freedom as Stasis?
In short: Bungie has that in mind, but players should not expect an immediate revision of the ability system for the old classes in the near future.
Will the classes gain more identity? Speaking of old classes: Additionally, Smith mentioned that a Super system revision – if it happens – would also be a good opportunity for a general fine-tuning of the classes.
According to Smith, the classes used to have more identity; there was a good balance. Titans had their powerful but stationary bubble, Warlocks could revive themselves, and Hunters had their mobile Supers. There was a kind of “class envy.” Classes could do specific things that only they excelled at. However, with new Supers from Taken King, Forsaken, or Beyond Light, this has become increasingly blurred, and the unique identity has been increasingly lost.
Since Forsaken, Warlocks can channel their Arc Blasts
If Bungie were to actually implement the new system for the old Supers someday, they would likely return in a revised form – with more unique identity. Even if this could mean that some existing sub-focuses might be removed.
The streamer Sebastian “forsen” Fors surprisingly announces a return to Twitch. He had been permanently banned after unintentionally showing a bestiality image.
This is what happened: On November 30, Twitch banned forsen. He had reacted to submissions from fans, and there was an image among them that depicted bestiality.
Twitch reacted strictly and banned forsen for “indefinite” time – that is, permanently. This led to criticism, because forsen did not show the image intentionally, and other streamers who experienced similar situations only received a warning.
Now it seems there is a concession from Twitch. The streamer announces via Twitter that he is likely to be unbanned after Christmas. The indefinite ban appears to be lifted.
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What is interesting about this case: forsen was one of the biggest streamers on Twitch before the ban. He had 1.4 million followers and was in the top 100 on Twitch. A permanent ban for such large streamers is very rare.
The ban brought a lot of criticism with it. Again and again, the streamer Pokimane was mentioned. She is the largest female streamer on Twitch and viewers often accuse Twitch of treating her with kid gloves. For example, Pokimane unintentionally showed pornographic content and only received a warning for it.
forsen had a similar case, but was punished severely for it. Now Twitch seems to be backing off a bit and is likely unbanning the streamer after not even a month.
How fans are reacting: The news from forsen on Twitter was received positively. Some fans no longer expected a return.
Other viewers are now appealing to forsen and hope that he has learned his lesson. He should not trust his viewers blindly and not click on links that he has not checked outside of the stream.
This is how it has gone for forsen so far on Twitch: The streamer has often struggled with bans and has already been banned 3 times in the past.
In one case, the ban was even more unfortunate: He said “Fuck it” with his Swedish accent in a way that sounded like “Faggot”. This is a homophobic insult, which Twitch punishes with bans. However, this ban was lifted after a day.
Nevertheless, it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the Swedish streamer. He was banned for insults and his accent was definitely not to blame for that.
The German streamer Papaplatte was also banned for such videos – but he has since been unbanned.
Here was a similar case: German streamers were also affected by bans because they opened images that are forbidden on Twitch. A prominent case is the streamer Papaplatte. He has already been banned multiple times by Twitch for unintentionally showing videos that violated the guidelines.
Season 6 of Conqueror’s Blade is starting soon. To celebrate the launch, we are giving away 10 stylish CB-themed mousepads and 50 codes with useful in-game items.
What is happening in Conqueror’s Blade right now? On December 21, the new Season 6, aptly named “Scourge of Winter”, will begin in Conqueror’s Blade. The update is free and you can log directly into the game and get started.
Players can expect a new seasonal campaign that takes them to the deep north. There, new enemies await: the Scourge. To defeat them, your units must be in top shape.
This is made possible by the new feature “Unit Promotion” and unit challenges. This allows you to elevate and strengthen your units to higher ranks.
Additionally, dynamic weather conditions will create a truly icy atmosphere on the battlefield. Fitting for winter and the theme of Season 6. You can watch the cool trailer for the season here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2RjPjp9b-w
What can I win? Together with MY.GAMES, we are giving away great prizes to celebrate the new season. 50 lucky winners will each receive a code for in-game items worth €20.
This includes the Sky Order package, which contains the following items:
Sky Order Set
3-Day Premium Account
4 Ballistae III (Cannons)
4 Hero EXP Cards for 10 battles
4 Unit EXP Cards for 10 battles
This is what the Sky Order outfit looks like
Additionally, another 10 winners will each receive a large mousepad with one of the two stylish designs from Conqueror’s Blade.
How can I participate? To enter the giveaway, you need to sign up using the tool below. All that is required are your first and last name as well as your email address. The winners will receive an email with their code from us after the giveaway ends.
For the shipping of the mousepads, the addresses of the winners will be forwarded to MY.GAMES once. The data will be used exclusively for shipping purposes and then deleted.
There, we have already reported on the last seasons and their changes, as well as created some guides for you. If you want to start fresh with the medieval MMO, you will find many useful tips in this article:
The most difficult adventures in World of Warcraft have finally been made easier. You can now obtain soul ash more easily.
Instead of the table missions from Battle for Azeroth, there are adventure missions in your covenant sanctum in WoW: Shadowlands. This is a new type of mission where you need to tactically place your followers (“adventurers”) to succeed against enemies. It rewards you with gold, reputation, anima, and occasionally even equipment. Especially desirable is soul ash, as it is needed to craft legendary items. These missions were almost impossible until now – Blizzard has now toned them down.
What were these missions? Since the introduction of the feature, players have been offered missions that grant around 100 soul ash. This is an important resource for crafting legendary items. However, the missions were so difficult that only a few players have completed them successfully. Particularly frustrating: When a mission expired, it appeared again, but at a higher level. Therefore, it was virtually impossible to complete the mission with a team of strong adventurers, as the mission simply continued to increase in level.
The lower mission “Maw: Breach the Planes” is at level 20 – and it remains so.
What has Blizzard changed? The missions for soul ash now have a fixed level at which they appear. Players receive the first mission fixed at level 20 of their adventure. The mission stays at this level until the player has successfully completed it with adventurers. Only then is there a more difficult mission.
However, it should be noted that some covenants find the missions easier than others. Currently, the covenant of the Necrolords is quite effective in these missions and can handle them more easily. The hardest for Kyrians and Venthyr, who mainly lack effective healers to withstand the large amounts of damage.
So if you still need a bit of soul ash, check out your adventure mission table. There might now be 100 soul ash that you can easily grab.
Will the missions become easier? Over time, yes. This is mainly because players do not yet have all the adventurers, as some are unlocked through Torghast and the covenant campaign. Only when all players have all companions should the missions be about equally difficult in each covenant. The advantage of the Necrolords and the disadvantage of the Kyrians and Venthyr should then disappear by themselves.
Have you completed the soul ash mission before the nerf? Or was it way too difficult for you?
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The adventures in Warframe continue. But in the next operation, you will have to do without your most important tool: your Warframe battle suit.
What kind of operation is this? In the new mission in the successful online game Warframe, the Orphix return, a living AI. You may have heard of this if you have completed the quests on Deimos. With the operation “Orphix Venom,” you will learn more about the background of this mysterious species and must face waves of AI enemies.
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What is special about Orphix Venom? You leave your Warframe battle suit to slip into a Necramech. The Orphix are capable of incapacitating Warframes. Necramechs are heavy, large combat robots that you control. They operate differently than a Warframe, are slower and clumsier, but have immense firepower. With this mech, you will face wave after wave of enemies.
This gives you the chance to acquire your own Necramech, which you are allowed to customize and upgrade. With Necramechs, a new, different gaming experience in Warframe is intended, simply because the combat robots differ so greatly from the Warframes.
Before you get your own Necramech, you must acquire one of the abandoned combat robots on the battlefield.
How do the battles unfold? You will participate in several battles to earn rewards. Depending on how many enemies you can destroy in the waves, the loot will vary. This gives you the opportunity to improve your Necramech, and it is even possible to get Lavos, the newest Warframe in the game.
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This one is an elementalists and can heal itself with its techniques.
When does the new operation come? The developer studio Digital Extremes has not announced a release date yet. Orphix Venom is expected to be available for PC “soon”. The console versions of Warframe will receive the operation a bit later.
In Pokémon GO, you can now purchase tickets for the event featuring Galar-Pantimos. At the same time, it has now been revealed how strong the Galar-monster will be. We will tell you if the ticket purchase is worth it.
This is new: In the Pokémon GO shop, the ticket for Galar-Pantimos has now appeared. It costs 8.99 euros and takes place on December 19 and 20.
Niantic has now also brought the values of the Galar Pokémon into the code of Pokémon GO, so we now know how strong the monster will be. We analyze for you whether purchasing the ticket is worth it.
Galar-Pantimos for 9 euros – Is it worth it?
Here are the values: Only the evolution of Galar-Pantimos, namely Pantifrost, becomes really interesting. Therefore, let’s look at its values:
Attack value: 212
Defense value: 179
HP value: 190
Maximum CP at level 50: 3196
This is Galar-Pantimos and Pantifrost
With these values, Pantifrost is solid but not a top attacker. Ice attackers like Mamutel or Snibunna are significantly better. The same applies to psychic attackers like Mewtwo or Espeon.
From a strength perspective, you don’t need to secure Pantifrost. You won’t miss anything.
Is it worth buying the ticket? Those who buy the ticket get access to Galar-Pantimos and enough candies to evolve Pantimos into Pantifrost. Otherwise, you won’t get Galar-Pantimos for now.
So, if you want the Dex entry now, you have to buy the ticket.
In addition to Galar-Pantimos, there are other rewards as well. These include encounters with 8 different Pokémon and various items that are worth more than 5 euros in total.
Now you have to weigh it yourself: Do you often spend money on the game? Then the purchase is worth it, as there are also items you would buy sooner or later. If you rarely spend money, you can save the 9 euros. Of course, you will miss the Dex entry, but it can be assumed that Galar-Pantimos will return later.
If you don’t buy the ticket, you won’t miss anything except Galar-Pantimos. The spawns that appear around this event are also available to trainers who haven’t purchased a ticket.
Currently, there is also stress in Pokémon GO about a new shiny:
A new event is upcoming in the RPG Genshin Impact. The little Paimon has the leading role – and will likely put the players to the test.
In Genshin Impact, most players are already mentally preparing for patch 1.12, but the developers still have something prepared before the release. Because tomorrow, on December 18, 2020, a new event is supposed to start in Genshin Impact. We will reveal all the info about it.
What kind of event is this? The developers announced the event “A Thousand Questions with Paimon” on Twitter. The event is set to start on December 18, presumably after maintenance at 4:00 AM.
In the announcement, it says:
Since they have experienced so many adventures in Teyvat, the Traveler must know a lot about the world by now!
The “A Thousand Questions with Paimon” quiz event starts on December 18! Don’t miss your chance to win Mora!
Interestingly, the event is announced as a “Beta.” This suggests that it is more of a test, which could explain why only Mora is advertised as a reward. Apparently, the event is to be tested live with the players.
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Are there already any details? No. Aside from the start date, there is only the tweet from the developers, which at least vaguely suggests that it’s about a guessing game. Presumably, players will have to prove their knowledge about Teyvat and answer various questions. Here, players who have closely followed the quests and read the numerous in-game books should be successful… or simply Google the answer.
Paimon is usually lively – only sometimes really tiring.
Such quests, where one must shine with knowledge, have existed before in the game. For example, in one of the daily missions, one had to prove to a guard that they master the rules of the guards in Mondstadt. The more answers one gets correct, the better the rewards. It is therefore likely that the Paimon event will run very similarly.
However, we will probably only receive specific information tomorrow, on December 18, when the event actually goes live. Until then, you may eagerly leaf through the books of the game.
Hunters in WoW are currently completely overpowered – at least for the Night Fae. The Tank DHs can one-hit other players.
In recent weeks, many players in the PvP of World of Warcraft have considered Subtlety Rogues too powerful. They have also recently received a massive nerf. But another class can currently deal ‘oneshots’ in PvP – the Demon Hunter. Once again, the player Rextroy captured this in a video, taking out other players in the arena, in open-world PvP, or in battlegrounds with a single strike.
What is to be seen? A Demon Hunter seems to use only a single ability to charge at an opponent and send them from 100% HP directly to death. He repeats this over and over again, as the ability has a low cooldown of 90 seconds.
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How does it work? Rextroy has brought his Demon Hunter to the Night Fae Covenant. There, Demon Hunters get the ability “The Hunt,” which is considered rather subpar. An offensive ability that, especially for the Tank Demon Hunter, causes massive spikes in damage. This is because the ability scales with the mastery of the Tank specialization but not with the DPS specialization. On a critical hit, this leads to damage numbers of up to 30,000 damage in a single hit. This is mainly because “The Hunt” does not deal physical damage, but nature damage, effectively bypassing armor.
The attack can be used together with other abilities such as Abyssal Strike and Flaming Corruption.
More about the fun class of the Demon Hunter can be found here:
Is this intended? Quite surely not. If a class can take out another player with roughly equal equipment in PvP within 2 seconds, it is highly likely that this is not what Blizzard intended. Therefore, it can be assumed that “The Hunt” will be adjusted in the coming days so that it does not deal as much damage for Tank Demon Hunters in PvP.
Have you also found such a strong combo with the Covenant abilities?
To kick off Season 1 ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and CoD: Warzoneall players on PS4 and PS5 with a PlayStation Plus subscription can now secure a new exclusive cosmetic bundle – the “Halfshadow” Combat Pack. The mini-DLC comes at no additional cost and is waiting for you in the PS Store. MeinMMO explains what’s included in the new Combat Pack DLC and how you can obtain it.
And for all players on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 who are PS Plus members, there are traditionally some exclusive contents. As a bonus, there is now a new mini-DLC with some additional cosmetic extras waiting for them in the PlayStation Store – the new Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Combat Pack (Halfshadow).
Black Ops Cold War Combat Pack “Halfshadow” – The Contents
This is what to expect in the new Combat Pack for Season 1: This item bundle includes almost exclusively cosmetic items.
The contents of the new Combat Pack for Season 1
Here’s what’s included:
an epic operator skin for Sims
a legendary LMG blueprint
a legendary watch
a legendary calling card
an epic emblem
an epic weapon charm
Token for 60 minutes double XP
What are all these items for? These contents can be used in both the new CoD: Black Ops Cold War and in Warzone – also in the standalone free-to-play version.
The contents of the Halfshadow Pack from Season 1 in video:
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How to get the new Cold War Combat Pack “Halfshadow”?
What you need: To use the operator skin, you must first own CoD Cold War and play on PS4 or PS5. You also need an active PS Plus membership. Because the pack is exclusively reserved for PlayStation Plus subscribers. For the other items, it is enough if you play Warzone on PlayStation.
This is how to get the new Combat Pack: This content can now be downloaded for free – without any additional cost. Here are 3 ways to do this:
Keep in mind that you must be logged in to download the pack.
Alternatively, you can also download this mini-DLC from the PS Store on your PS4/PS5 or secure it through the in-game shop of Cold War or Warzone.
What about other platforms? Players on Xbox and PC will not receive this free DLC. However, even on PlayStation consoles, you can’t access it without PS Plus. For how long – it is currently not known.
Note: With PS Plus, the standalone version of Warzone is completely free. Without PlayStation Plus, you must pay a one-time fee of 25 cents for age verification before the first download of the Battle Royale on PS4 or PS5.
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Another point of criticism from players is that some of them do not own Modern Warfare at all. They previously played Warzone in the free-to-play model. Their tokens are thus useless unless they purchase the old Call of Duty instead of the new Cold War.
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What do the developers say? Currently, there is no statement from the publisher Activision or any of the developers of Call of Duty.
However, it is possible that the missing XP tokens could be a bug and the frustration is unjustified. After all, significant changes have been made to Warzone, so the tokens may have been overlooked.
We from MeinMMO have already asked Activision for a statement on this.
In Call of Duty: Warzone, Season 1 started with Black Ops Cold War. Old XP tokens that players had collected in Modern Warfare were not carried over. Many players are venting their frustration on reddit. However, it could also be a bug.
Update December 19: You seem to have your XP tokens back. Many players are reporting that the tokens are back in their inventory and we also have the XP boosters back.
Many players wanted to use their XP tokens that they had saved up over weeks and months to level up the new weapons and their rank.
But these no longer work in Warzone, only in the multiplayer of Modern Warfare, as players report.
Tokens were purchased with real money and have now disappeared
What is the criticism? There are currently several threads in the Warzone subreddit that are in the top 10. Many users are angry because they cannot use their tokens. The user ourosoad summarizes the situation as follows:
So, I bought the Battle Pass for Warzone, earned tokens to use them in Warzone and now I can’t use them in Warzone anymore?
Warzone hasn’t suddenly become a new game or a successor, it is the same damn game.
The user received over 1,600 upvotes for his statement. Some players reported having more than 30 hours of buffs left that are no longer usable for them.
Another point of criticism from players is that some of them do not own Modern Warfare at all. They previously played Warzone in the free-to-play model. Their tokens are thus useless unless they purchase the old Call of Duty instead of the new Cold War.
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What do the developers say? Currently, there is no statement from the publisher Activision or any of the developers of Call of Duty.
However, it is possible that the missing XP tokens could be a bug and the frustration is unjustified. After all, significant changes have been made to Warzone, so the tokens may have been overlooked.
The MMO New World has received a new update in the Alpha. This update focuses on adjustments to the combat system and a new weapon, the hatchet.
What is currently happening with the MMO? After a playtest event in August, New World disappeared again into a closed Alpha. Because there was quite a bit of criticism about the game and alongside the quests, the combat system in particular didn’t fare well.
In the latest blog post, the developers explained what has happened in December. In this, the next weapon, the hatchet, was introduced. Additionally, there are several adjustments to the combat system that are supposed to make it more action-packed and dynamic. Many changes sound as if New World is getting the combat system it deserves.
More dynamics through less waiting time and quick cancellations
What has changed? The list of changes is long. We present to you the most important adjustments that will make the battles more dynamic and interesting:
There is no longer a global cooldown on abilities of different weapons
Hit detection has been improved so that players do not hit nothing
A stunlock, as it was possible for a time with the axe, is no longer supposed to exist. Light and heavy attacks no longer interrupt the target
The recovery time after sustaining hits has been shortened
The recovery time after certain abilities (generally known as aftercast) has been reduced
You can now cancel abilities, attacks, and dodges earlier and more precisely to execute another action
Some animations have been adjusted to make combat smoother
You can now easily heal yourself by holding the “CTRL” key while using the ability
There is now a specific sound for a critical hit
Additionally, there have been balance adjustments for the bow, making it slightly weaker overall. However, it should still be the case that allied players can intercept the arrows with this weapon. Exceptions should now be large bosses that can still be hit.
The hatchet is the newest weapon in the repertoire of New World.
What is new? In addition to the adjustments to combat, the new weapon hatchet was also introduced. This is primarily supposed to perform “sweeping attacks”:
The Marauder skill tree focuses on high damage and multiple hits, with which you can carve through your opponents.
The Reaper skill tree focuses on controlling groups of enemies and preventing them from fleeing. With these abilities, you can control the course of battle while your allies finish off the enemies that have fallen for your trap.
Additionally, there is a quest for the legendary hatchet “The Reformation,” which players can start from level 60.
Another new feature introduced in December is the duel system:
All players over level 10 can start duels, regardless of faction or PvP marking
Duels cannot be started in settlements or during wars or invasions.
Players can start duels by hovering the mouse over another player’s name in the chat or menu and clicking “Invite to duel” or typing “/duel [player name]” in the chat.
If there is outside interference, the duel will end.
You can duel either solo or in groups of up to 5 players.
Since you do not get completely killed in a duel, there are no disadvantages and players can get used to PvP.
Until the release of New World, quite a bit seems to be happening with the MMO. When exactly the game will be released is still unknown. You can find all previous info regarding the release here:
Getting a PlayStation 5 is not that easy. Accordingly, the first prize in the upcoming Fortnite tournament is likely to be quite coveted.
That’s the thing with the PS5: Anyone who has been following the gaming world a bit over the past few weeks will have noticed fairly quickly: Getting one of the next-gen consoles is quite difficult.
If you really want one anyway? Then the upcoming Fortnite tournament might be worth a try. But, it should be said beforehand: Snagging the PS5 there is likely to be quite difficult as well.
The PlayStation 5 is hard to come by
This is how the tournament for the PS5 in Fortnite works
What kind of tournament is this? The “Fortnite Generations Cup” has been announced in Fortnite. It takes place on December 18 in a total of 7 regions around the world. In Europe, the tournament will be held between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Who can participate? The tournament is not held on all platforms, but only on the PlayStation variants – that is, on the PS4 and also the PS5.
Another limitation: All players who have already reached Level 30 and have two-factor authentication activated can participate. You can find more about the tournament on the Epic Games website.
PS4 players can try to earn an upgrade, and PS5 owners will receive a second console. A PS5 would make a great Christmas gift or could be sold at a high price.
This is how to win: In each of the regions, there is a PS5 as the main prize. This means: One has to score the most points on a European-wide level to secure the console. Therefore, anyone who wants to get it will have to leave a lot of competition behind.
For placements up to 2,400, there are at least some cosmetic items in the form of a new outfit and back accessories to be won.
The TOTW 12 in FIFA 21 is ready. The new Team of the Week brings again a colorful mix of special cards – who is included?
This is the TOTW: In the Team of the Week, players receive a special card that has distinguished itself in the past days through strong performances in real football. Each week, new “Inform” cards come into play, which have improved stats and a higher market value.
When will TOTW 12 be available? TOTW 12 will be available in the game starting Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 PM.
All Cards in TOTW 12
The TOTW 12 Starting Eleven:
GK: Consigli (84)
CB: Ginter (84)
RB: Tavernier (84)
CB: Koundé (82)
CM: Kroos (89)
RM: Lozano (86)
CAM: Dani Olmo (84)
LM: Bamba (84)
ST: Vardy (88)
LF: Mkhitaryan (85)
ST: Benedetto (82)
The TOTW 12 Bench:
GK: Martinez (82)
CB: Keane (82)
CM: Carlos Soler (84)
CM: Lucas Paqueta (81)
CAM: Zelarayan (81)
RF: Antony (82)
ST: Weissman (81)
RB: Sorescu (78)
ST: Gigliotti (79)
ST: Mancuso (78)
ST: Clarke Harris (76)
ST: Sascha Mölders (75)
The 3 Best Players in TOTW 12
Here are the top players in TOTW 12: Looking at the overall ratings, several players stand out again. We will focus here on the top players in the current TOTW.
The highest ratings in the current TOTW 12
Toni Kroos has the highest card in the new TOTW 12 in terms of overall ratings. The 89-rated midfielder excels in passing, and his shooting and dribbling are also very strong. Only his pace of 55 severely hampers the Real Madrid player.
Jamie Vardy, on the other hand, does not have a pace problem. The Englishman received an 88-rated card that should be absolutely deadly in the attack. His pace, shooting, and dribbling are extremely well developed.
However, Vardy is not the fastest player in the TOTW. That title goes to Hirving Lozano, who received an insane pace value of 98. The Serie A winger is generally quite popular among FIFA players, and the new TOTW card (overall rating 86) is likely to be found in many teams with Serie A players.
The Bundesliga in TOTW 12
Some representatives from the Bundesliga made it into the current TOTW. Who is in this time?
Two Bundesliga players are involved
Matthias Ginter received an 84-rated card that shines especially in the defensive and physical areas. However, pace is again a drawback.
Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig gets his second Inform card, which has good stats for passing, dribbling, and shooting. The pace could be higher but is not catastrophic at 74 and can be improved with Chem Styles. The card could be a useful number 10 for Bundesliga teams.
With the two, that’s it from the Bundesliga, but with Sascha Mölders, another representative from the third league has made it into the TOTW. The striker from 1860 Munich received a card with an overall rating of 75.
Pokémon GO has introduced Shiny Geronimatz this week. However, many trainers are upset about the implementation, as the Shiny seems to be incredibly rare again.
This is the new Shiny: Pokémon GO has launched an event around Shiny Celebi, which will be available through a special research. Besides the hype surrounding the mysterious Pokémon, another Shiny has nearly been overshadowed: Geronimatz.
You can now encounter the monster in its shiny form. The problem, however, is that it is far too rare for many trainers.
Shiny Geronimatz – The new Kapuno?
What trainers are complaining about: There are several triggers that are the reason for the criticism:
Geronimatz cannot be found in the wild – only through raids or eggs, which can become costly in bulk
The raids for Geronimatz are incredibly rare – luck is needed to find one at all
The shiny rate seems to be poor – many trainers show their rates
Geronimatz is now available as Shiny – but it’s too rare for many trainers.
Here lies the big problem: Most shinies are introduced in Pokémon GO through the wild. During an event, you play a lot and have a good chance of getting the new shiny, as the spawn rate is usually increased.
With Geronimatz, however, this is not the case. You only get it through raids or eggs – meaning you need raid passes and incubators. If you want to increase your chances of getting a shiny, you have to invest real money. Otherwise, you can only do one raid per day and hatch only a few eggs depending on your play style.
On top of that, the raids are incredibly rare. Even if you want to spend raid passes, you often can’t find a Geronimatz raid.
In general, trainers are annoyed that a new shiny is hidden behind a paywall. Only those who spend money have better chances of encountering the shiny. Pure gameplay is not rewarded.
There was a similar case: Some trainers are already comparing Geronimatz to Kapuno. The shiny form of Kapuno was introduced in the summer, but it could only be incredibly rarely obtained from eggs. Many trainers accused Niantic back then of only wanting to make money from it and demanded that they finally disclose the drop rates of the Pokémon – just like with loot boxes.
This is what trainers are saying now: There are numerous threads on Reddit again that complain about the shiny rate of Geronimatz. Here are some examples:
BlueMysticNA: “My raid group has done over 500 Geronimatz raids in total. None of them were shiny. How about you guys? Niantic and these loot boxes…. what are the chances?”
reaper36a: “No Geronimatz raid has been sighted today in our city.”
Neilkd: “2 people in my community of 400 people have caught it [Shiny Geronimatz]. Although about half of us did at least 3 Geronimatz raids yesterday (we live in a big city).”
Environmental_Eye_61: “It’s pretty much the same fiasco as with Kapuno, but they’ve ensured to cover up the fact that Geronimatz doesn’t just occur in eggs this time, but also in raids.”
So you probably need a lot of money or a lot of patience and luck to catch a shiny Geronimatz. It remains to be seen whether Niantic will respond to the trainers’ criticism and make access to Geronimatz easier.
There is good news for trainers regarding spawn points:
ARK 2, the successor of ARK: Survival Evolved, was announced during the Game Awards 2020. The game will be released exclusively for Xbox Series X/S and PC. The community hopes that developer Studio Wildcard can address the performance issues of the predecessor.
What happened? During the Game Awards, ARK 2 was announced with a Cinematic Trailer. Reactions to the trailer, featuring Vin Diesel and recorded in the future engine, are mixed. Many users on reddit are already speculating and hoping that the performance in the new installment will be better than in ARK: Survival Evolved.
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These are the community’s concerns: On reddit, the announcement of the new ARK 2 trailer was met with mixed feelings. In the thread with over 2,300 upvotes, there are numerous voices from the community.
The majority of users hope, as NicoTheBear64 and BradyT1314 do, that the trailer shown was indeed recorded in the game engine and that the game itself will be better optimized from the outset than ARK: Survival Evolved.
User Snow0031 is convinced: “In the trailer, you can see flickering shadows on a person in the background; it is 100% in-game!”
In another thread on reddit, concerns are raised that the shown orcs distract too much from dinosaurs and the actual theme of ARK. Users also doubt whether the balance between casual and hardcore survival players can be found in ARK 2.
ARK 2 will be released exclusively for Xbox Series X/S and PC. Through the collaboration with Microsoft, many users hope that the performance on next-gen consoles will be significantly better than in ARK: Survival Evolved.
This is what players are excited about: The appearance of Vin Diesel has been very positively received. Vin Diesel is not only the protagonist but also the executive producer of ARK 2 and the also announced series “ARK: The Animated Series.”
A small hype arose on reddit when it was announced that the Hollywood actor would be involved in ARK 2. Under the post by Scotte8797, a collection of quirky and funny ideas emerged:
Vin Diesel kills all mobs on the beach with his level 10,000 wyvern
He will guard metal deposits on his giga
A dodo or penguin army will definitely not follow Vin
In a tweet, Studio Wildcard confirmed that ARK 2 will have a full focus on next-gen. ARK 2 will feature an online multiplayer function, which will likely function as a sandbox similar to ARK: Survival Evolved.
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ARK has been struggling with performance issues for years
The early access release of ARK: Survival Evolved in June 2015 was actually quite well received. Studio Wildcard continuously released new updates over time and brought more content to the game.
Between 2015 and 2017, Studio Wildcard continuously worked on the dinosaur survival. Many players complained during that time about FPS drops, long loading times, and overloaded systems. The community hoped at that time that performance would improve with the full release.
On August 29, 2017, ARK left early access and was released as a full-priced title on Steam. The negative reviews on Steam after release consistently report on lags and performance issues.
Steam user “Pusteblume” sums it up in his review of ARK: “After so many years still massively full of bugs… countless gameplay errors that just aren’t fixed […] The game is still in an alpha/beta state.”
In the last 30 days, ARK: Survival Evolved still received 89% positive ratings on Steam. Nonetheless, many reviews complain about poor performance, lags in multiplayer, and bugs.
With ARK 2, Studio Wildcard aims to deliver a next-gen spectacle not only for ARK veterans but also for dino and survival fans.
With top performance and a well-told single-player campaign, both ARK veterans and new players could be convinced. Those who had difficulties with the predecessor might dare a fresh start with ARK 2.
Despite all performance issues, ARK remains one of the best survival games. This is primarily due to the large community and a variety of mods. It remains to be seen whether ARK 2 can build on this popularity and solve the major problems of its predecessor.
What is your opinion on ARK 2? Are you looking forward to the new title from Studio Wildcard, or do you have concerns about the massive undertaking?
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