The Fortnite pro Kalvin “Kez” Dam was banned live during a tournament. His team was left in the dark. After the cheating allegations, the pro vanished from Twitter. We show you what happened.
What happened? The pro was playing with his teammates in a Frosty Frenzy tournament hosted by Epic. However, in one round, he suddenly disappeared from the game, leaving his puzzled colleagues behind without saying what had happened.
It didn’t take long for them to realize that he had been banned from Fortnite. However, it was unclear why he was thrown out of the round live. AussieAntics, a commentator for Fortnite tournaments, noticed the situation and posted a clip about it on Twitter:
Here’s how the team members reacted to the ban: As mentioned, Kez’s teammates were initially stunned because he abruptly left the game and said nothing. But when it became known that he apparently cheated, they became angry.
CizLucky did not understand why Kez just left without saying anything. If he had been wrongfully accused of cheating, he would have been angry and would have defended himself. Kez simply said nothing and then just left. “It would have been over,” CizLucky says (via Twitter).
Nanolite remained relatively calm during the whole situation and seems still shocked by the event. This might also be because he had previously joked that Kez was cheating because he has such good aim. He posted a Twitter clip when he said that and wrote: “I was just joking.”
What are the allegations against the pro? The fact that Kez said nothing after the ban and disappeared from Twitter shortly after the allegations (via Twitter) was seen by some as confirmation that he had actually cheated.
But how exactly is he accused of cheating? Teammate CizLucky had received some information and a screenshot from another player indicating that Kez had bought and used “soft aimbot cheats.” The player predicted that Kez would be banned during the tournament, but CizLucky didn’t believe a word of it:
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The player SEBBY is now rumored to have confirmation that Kez has actually cheated. But how long has he been using the cheat? After all, he had won the Fortnite Championships 2020 with his team, and that would not have been fair if he had cheated back then.
However, according to SEBBY, he did not cheat during the FNCS or the World Championship, but only started when the FNCS 2020 was over, as he stated on Twitter:
It is unclear whether Kez has now been permanently banned from Fortnite. The pro has deleted his Twitter account since the incident, and there has been no statement released by him. It remains to be seen whether he will say anything about it or if he has decided to stay away from tournaments.
Some users report that Cyberpunk 2077 runs with less performance on AMD processors. Now there is an unofficial fix that can significantly increase your FPS. Here’s how it works.
What’s it about: In the official AMD subreddit, the weak performance of Cyberpunk 2077 is being discussed. According to users, this is because the game does not utilize the full power of modern AMD processors. Just in October, AMD introduced its new Ryzen 5000 processors. The thread starter writes:
If you run the game on an AMD CPU and check the load in the Task Manager, it seems to be using 4 (logical, 2 physical) cores with regular spikes up to 100% usage, while the rest of the physical cores are at 40-60% and their logical counterparts remain idle.
Meanwhile (as of December 14, 2020), the thread in the subreddit has received over 7,000 upvotes and there are also some smaller threads reporting the issues.
What is this trick? Some users have now presented an unofficial solution to get significantly more performance from AMD processors. However, there is no guarantee that the trick really works. All changes are made at your own risk.
Who should not use the trick? In principle, users with AMD processors with 8 or fewer cores benefit the most. This is mainly due to how the CPU cores are interconnected via the cache (tomshardware.com). Users with significantly more cores sometimes struggle with larger performance drops.
According to ComputerBase, it also depends on the PC configuration whether the code hack really brings more performance. Therefore, the colleagues advise against using it.
Update: December 15, 2020: Article expanded with further information and additional source.
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AMD Ryzen: Trick improves performance in Cyberpunk 2077
This is the trick: The solution is discussed in this thread in the AMD subreddit. We would like to introduce this trick to you here.
Improve “Cyberpunk 2077” performance with Ryzen processors
Download Hex Editor
Download a hex editor. You can get the “HxD Hex Editor” from the German portal Heise. You can find the editor in the download section of Heise.
Find exe file, create backup
Then search for your Cyberpunk2077.exe. This is usually located in the “bin” folder and here in the “x64” folder. Make a backup of the exe file.
Open exe file with editor
Open the exe file with the hex editor and do not let the huge numbers unsettle you.
Change display in editor
Change the system from columns to hex values with Ctrl + F.
Make change and save
Now search for the value “75 30 33 C9 B8 01 00 00 00 0F A2 8B C8 C1 F9 08” and replace the first two digits 75 with EB. After that, save the exe file.
What happens technically? CD Projekt Red relies on ICC (Intel C++ Compiler) for the game. This already uses code to handle multi-core processors.
The REDengine 4 of Cyberpunk 2077 mainly uses Intel’s Hyperthreading (HT) but does not actually utilize AMD’s SMT (Multi-Threading) at all (computerbase.de).
By changing the code, you replace the instructions that the compiler sends to the processor with codes that look more relevant to AMD. The problem here is that Ryzen processors are also built differently.
This is what users say: Many users in the AMD subreddit are surprised by the positive changes.
“Wow, man! Really thank you, this significantly increased my FPS stability on my 2600X.”
“It worked for me too. (Ryzen) 3600 with a 3060Ti, CPU load from 38% to 78% and about 10 to 12 more FPS.”
“The CPU load rose from 50% to 90% for me with a (Ryzen) 1600. My FPS are now consistently above 60 FPS instead of previously 30-40.”
“Pretty unscientific, but my FPS count increased from 40 FPS in the central area outside of V’s apartment to 50 FPS with a Ryzen 5 3600 and a 3060 Ti. Thank you very much.”
Alternatively, play without strong hardware: If you do not have the corresponding hardware to play Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly, there is a simple way to play Cyberpunk 2077 even with a poor PC for 60 euros.
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New copyright rules have been circulating on Twitch for some time, making a lot of music in streams no longer allowed. This presents a problem for many streamers and games on Twitch. Streamer JasonParadise has found a creative solution and is celebrated by hundreds of thousands of viewers for it.
Who is the streamer? JasonParadise runs a medium-sized channel on Twitch and a large YouTube channel, where he already has over 623,000 subscribers. His content mainly consists of music and rhythm games like Guitar Hero.
For the past two years, he has been less active on Twitch, due to health issues, as he says. For some time now, he has been showcasing his guitar skills live on stream again.
A clip from his stream on December 13 has already amassed over a million views and over 100,000 likes on Twitter in a short time. In it, Jason demonstrates how he circumvents the new rules regarding copyrighted music on Twitch:
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Instead of showing the song he’s currently playing in Guitar Hero live, he simply covers the song himself by wildly waving his tongue and mimicking the song.
Especially games like Guitar Hero, which fundamentally rely on music and use it as a core element, this poses a problem.
DMCA poses a problem for streamers: The “Digital Millennium Copyright Act,” or DMCA, underlies these rules. To avoid receiving a strike, many streamers are now looking for alternatives and “DMCA-free music”.
He doesn’t want to deal with the DMCA rules: TimTheTatMan.
Some streamers are simply annoyed by the new rules, including major Twitch star TimTheTatMan. He sees music as part of his streaming style and does not want to give it up when playing.
The new event with Jessie and James has also brought fresh raid bosses to Pokémon GO. They are especially appealing when you’re hunting for shiny Pokémon.
This is the event: The new event in Pokémon GO is currently ongoing, themed around the movie “Secrets of the Jungle”. You’ll be guided through a new research by Team Rocket agents Jessie and James, which can lead you to a shiny Celebi at the end.
However, the new research is not all that awaits you during the event. It also brought new raid bosses that you can challenge starting now.
The new raid bosses in Pokémon GO with shiny Geronimatz
Note: All monsters marked with an asterisk* can also appear as shiny.
Raid Level
Pokémon
Tier 1
Research Pikachu* Owei* Flunkifer* Kiesling* Geronimatz*
Good raids for shiny hunters: If you’re on the hunt for shiny Pokémon, you can give the new raids a good try. They contain a lot of Pokémon that can also be obtained as shiny.
Some shinies are included, as well as Research Pikachu. Important: To get the shiny mega evolutions, you need to mega evolve the captured shiny versions.
At the forefront is the new shiny Geronimatz, which was not catchable before the event. Generally, this little bird is quite rare, so it could be worth trying to catch it. Alternatively, you can currently try to obtain it from 5 km eggs – there is also a chance that Geronimatz will hatch.
Also new is the Research Pikachu, which appears not only with a hat and equipment but can also show up shiny, as trainers have already noted on reddit:
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Additionally, there are other monsters at all raid levels that can appear in unusual colors. Actually, only three of the current raid bosses are out without shiny chances: Blanas, Libelldra, and the legendary boss Kyurem.
For some time, it has become a trend to open old Pokémon booster packs live on Twitch. Streamer Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo did this and pulled a card that may be worth over 125,000 dollars.
What happened? Mizkif bought an old box of Pokémon cards and opened it live on stream. The box with the booster packs cost 35,000 dollars. Such old boxes are very rare and accordingly expensive.
In just under 3 hours and under the watch of more than 110,000 viewers at peak (via Sullygnome), the streamer opened all the booster packs. This took a while because each card was carefully handled and immediately securely packed to retain its value.
However, most of the cards found had little value. It was only in the last booster that a really rare card awaited: Holo-Lugia.
The find itself and the joy about it can be seen in this clip:
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How rare is Holo-Lugia? This is still being debated. A Holo-Lugia rated PSA 10 was sold for 129,000 dollars on November 26 (via PSA). Previously, a card went for around 12,600 dollars at auction in August. In total, there are reportedly 41 cards worldwide that are in this good condition and have been graded by PSA.
In a reddit thread, there are differing opinions on how much the card will fetch:
Some believe that the pulled card could be sold for over 125,000 dollars due to its good condition
Others expect a price range of 10,000 to 25,000 dollars
Additionally, Mizkif has already pulled a Holo-Tornupto, which is said to be worth between 5,000 and 50,000 dollars. Thus, the streamer will likely recoup his 35,000 dollar expenses.
What is PSA? PSA is an American company that grades old items such as trading cards or sports memorabilia and then encapsulates the cards in a hard plastic case. They provide the condition of the card on a scale from 1 to 10 and publish statistics on how many of each card have been graded by them.
Pokémon cards are popular on Twitch
Streamer Mizkif is not alone in his collecting passion on Twitch. In recent months, many streamers have opened such boxes and discovered cards that sold for up to 350,000 dollars, as Dexerto reports.
In the reddit thread, there is also criticism for the absurd prices being paid for these old booster packs and cards. Cards that were sold for several hundred or thousand euros in 2018 and in some cases even 2020 have sharply increased recently.
However, the price is driven by low supply and the currently growing interest. This has also been fueled by streams like Mizkif’s.
Another point of criticism is that some users see a form of gambling in these openings labeled as “child-friendly.” This was also criticized by Sodapoppin.
Absurdly high prices are not only found in the old trading card game Pokémon. The popular new game Genshin Impact also often makes headlines where streamers spend a lot of money on characters.
A player recently spent around 12,500 euros just to check the drop rates:
In the Call of Duty: Warzone, it’s usually the smallest decisions in the endgame that determine whether you secure a victory or just have a “good game.” One player did everything right in the end and is celebrated by thousands for his 12vs1 gameplay.
What happened? A victory in Call of Duty: Warzone is something very special for many players. You fight your way through the dangerous city of Verdansk for nearly half an hour, and at every corner, on every rooftop, death could be lurking.
And even if you survive most of the match unscathed – in the final, the endgame, the pace of the game usually changes drastically and separates the wheat from the chaff with brutal force.
The player “AceofSpadess” has now shown how to approach the endgame correctly. In a trio match, he was the last remaining member of his team and faced a 12vs1 overwhelming force in the harbor area. But from the roof of the Vacant building, he launched his furious gameplay, secured the victory, and even got 7 kills. MeinMMO shows you how he did it.
2 minutes of action – Warzoner plays a furious finale
How does it look? The player posted his video of the action on reddit under the name “aceofspade4612,” which we embed here:
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In the nearly 2-minute video, the player does almost everything right. He takes 7 kills from the 12 enemies and can celebrate a truly fantastic victory in the end.
How did he do that? The gameplay reveals essentially 3 factors that led to his victory:
His stable MP7
Appropriate flanking maneuvers along with the perk “Alarmed”
A good dose of luck
Thanks to his very stable submachine gun, he can pressure the enemies even at longer distances, has a high ADS speed, and space for a sniper rifle as a secondary weapon. If you’re looking for such an MP7 setup, check it out here. This keeps him very flexible and allows him to switch to his Kar 98k if needed to deliver painful longshots.
Moreover, he manages to flank his enemies almost always from the side, avoiding unpleasant surprises with the help of the “Alarmed” perk. This perk gives him a visual signal when an enemy is looking at him from a direction he is not facing. He chooses smart paths that he secures with this perk.
With “Alarmed,” you can see through a visual signal from where enemies can see you.
You can see this particularly well after he crosses the street and fights behind the house between the wooden crate and the trash container. He sees a team that is also under pressure from another side and realizes that he can apply pressure himself. Instead of running between the two barricades, he runs over the wooden crate. This means that he has less cover from the front, but reaches the other side faster, which protects him from attacks from behind. When he is standing on the crate, the “Alarmed” perk triggers and alerts him about enemies behind.
If he had run through the cover, the enemy probably would have finished him off. Instead, he only takes a few shots as he switches sides again. He had this perk, by the way, because he picked up the specialist item during the round.
In the end, however, a good portion of luck was also involved. The enemy teams were very focused on themselves, and he managed to slip through the uncovered zones as an inconspicuous solo player. Even his uncovered switch of the street could have led to his downfall. Also, in the fight against the last two players, when he briefly stands on the street in front of the house, he should have actually lost. But luck and the misfortune of others sometimes play a role in securing a huge victory in the Battle Royale Warzone.
What do the viewers say about it? The thread on reddit has nearly 6,600 upvotes with almost 400 comments (December 14, 10 AM). Most congratulate the player and express their admiration for the strong gameplay video:
Wingwingwingwinghelo: “Such clips always make me want to play again, and then I get wrecked. Good stuff!”
thetreat: “I would love to play in a team with someone like you. Your movement is on point!”
SaltyJunk: “Damn, that was inspiring. Maybe I’ll dream about being that good tonight.”
Overall, the mood in the thread is very good. “Ace” also interacted with the commentators and appreciated the praise. If you’re feeling like securing a victory again, check out the strategy of the most successful Warzone player, who wins nearly half of his games.
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The WoW quest “The Final Pieces” is causing issues. However, there is a very simple solution. We will show you how to complete the quest.
In World of Warcraft: Shadowlands many players are currently trying to craft their first legendary item. This guide to crafting explains how it works. However, the last quest is particularly problematic, as many players are unable to complete it. The reason for this is a small bug in the game, which can be easily fixed. We will reveal how you can complete “The Final Pieces”.
What is the problem? The quest “The Final Pieces” wants players to bring a total of 3 different items to the runesmith in Torghast. These are:
A runic vessel
2 different writings
A memory of the runesmith
The runesmith is acting up. There are several reasons for this.
The runic vessel is essentially the “raw item” that you get from crafting professions. The various writings can be obtained from scribes and the memory is the legendary power you acquire from various game content.
However, some players find that the various writings are not counted, even though they have them in their inventory. The problem is that the game must register that you “loot” the items. You cannot take them from the guild bank.
These writings are actually called “Missives” and you can acquire them from the scribe of your choice or the auction house. The options are:
Missive of Versatility
Missive of Mastery
Missive of Haste
Missive of Critical Strike
All missives grant your legendary item the corresponding secondary attribute.
How to fix the problem? If you are experiencing issues with the two missives, you can fix it quite quickly. You just need to ensure that you “loot” the missives once.
To do this, it is sufficient to list the writings briefly on the auction house and then cancel the auction immediately.
Alternatively, you can send the writings to an alt character and have the letter sent back to you directly.
Once you have done this, there should be no more issues with the quest, and the corresponding step should be marked as “Completed”.
It is expected that Blizzard will fix this problem with a hotfix in the coming days. Then you should be able to complete the quest without these little detours again.
Don’t know yet which legendary you want to build? Our list of top legendaries for all specializations will help you.
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Next Wednesday, December 16, EA will release the new TOTW 12 (Team of the Week) in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. But which players could be included? Here you will find out who might claim a spot in the new Team of the Week.
What is the Team of the Week? For the Team of the Week, EA Sports selects 23 players each week who have performed well in real football. These players are then rewarded with upgraded Inform cards, which can be found in packs for one week.
These are TOTW predictions: Each week, the FUT community tries to guess which players could make it into the TOTW. The performances of the players are closely examined and predictions are made.
However, it should be noted that the predictions are not guaranteed and may not correspond to the actual TOTW.
They provide a good overview and can also be a great way to earn some coins in FUT 21. Here, we reveal how this works:
Silas Wamangituka had a strong game in the surprising 5:1 victory against Borussia Dortmund, with 2 goals and 1 assist at the final whistle. A performance that could earn the Stuttgarter his first Inform card. Whether he is actually included will be revealed on Wednesday.
Hunters can tame a unique pet in WoW: Shadowlands. But they only have one chance – it must be used wisely.
While most World of Warcraft players like to collect mounts or battle pets, hunters crave the coolest, most beautiful, and most exclusive companions. Right now, you can get one like this – because it is only available once in the game. We will tell you how to get the translucent purple serpent and what you need to do for it.
What kind of pet is this? It’s the serpent “Shadow of Dambala”. This is a large snake with a purple-violet hue, but it is also translucent. It is the only creature with this appearance, making it highly desirable for collectors.
Where can you find the pet? The Shadow of Dambala can only be obtained by hunters who have joined the Night Fae. Also, they must not have completed the quest “Cleansing the Forest”. This is a quest from the Night Fae campaign, which becomes available at Renown level 8 – so earliest since last Wednesday (December 9).
The quest is divided into several phases. During the second phase, one of your objectives is to defeat Dambala. During this, you are actually transformed into a rune deer. Break the transformation and fight Dambala in the conventional way.
Dambala summons several “Shadows of Dambala” every few seconds – these are the creatures you can tame. Just be careful not to lose the threat of the animal while taming, as the taming process will otherwise fail.
Here’s how beautiful the serpent looks. Image source: wow-petopia.com
Can the pet still be obtained afterwards? Yes, but with some detours. If you have already completed the quest, you need to reach out to a Night Fae player who still has the quest open. Have them invite you to a group and activate the Party Sync feature. This way, you can play the quest together and have another chance to tame the Shadow of Dambala.
Is this intended by Blizzard? It’s not entirely clear. Usually, Blizzard is against companions that are only available once. Years ago, there were several companions summoned by other creatures as additional adds that could be tamed by hunters. However, since the serpents are now in circulation, it might be problematic to fix the taming with a patch.
A possible solution would be to simply implement a visually identical snake as a rare mob in an upcoming patch. Then hunters who have already completed this quest would not be left out.
Those who want to be on the safe side should get the Shadow of Dambala as soon as possible. Who knows how long this opportunity will last…
Have you already gotten the serpent? Or did you miss the perfect moment?
Together with Bethesda, we are giving away Collector’s and Standard Editions of ESO Greymoor. Try your luck and win one for Christmas.
What’s happening in ESO right now? During the Game Awards 2020, ESO took the opportunity to directly reveal their new expansion. “In 2021, destruction enters Tamriel!” the announcement darkly states. And indeed: the first trailer for “Gates of Oblivion” promises nothing good.
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The realm of Oblivion has long been known to ESO fans. One of the first RPGs in the Elder Scrolls series revolved around Oblivion. In the story, players had to securely close the gates to this dimension. With the new addon, these gates are now also coming to ESO.
On January 21, Bethesda announced a big event where further information about the upcoming addon will be released. But while we wait for the Oblivion expansion, there are some prizes to win here at MeinMMO.
What can you win here? In collaboration with Bethesda, we are giving away 5 physical Collector’s Editions of ESO Greymoor. Such a CE includes:
The game ESO Greymoor with Steel Book
Vampire Lord statue
Map of Western Skyrim
4 collectible coins
One month of ESO Plus
Companion Death Dog
Outfit of the Swordthane
Crypt Guardian Death Dog
Ball of the Mage as a keepsake
Skyrim Action Pack
These are the contents of ESO Greymoor’s CE
Additionally, there are 5 Standard Editions of ESO, which include the base game and all expansions. Together, the two editions will provide winners with a complete ESO experience.
How can I participate? If you want to have the cool prizes, you first need a MeinMMO account.
Write in the comments which of the many races in ESO is your absolute favorite and why. Among all valid comments, we will draw one Greymoor Collector’s Edition and one Standard Edition.
Don’t know which race is your favorite? No problem, we have a quiz here that can help you find out which one is the “right” one:
The winners will be randomly drawn after the end of the giveaway and contacted by email to obtain the necessary information for shipping. The email address used for the MeinMMO account registration will be contacted. The data will only be used for shipping and subsequently deleted.
Update 12/14/2020: The giveaway has ended.
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The PlayStation 5 not only looks special, but its design can also confuse some people – apparently even the head of PlayStation Studios.
This is special about the PS5’s design: With the design of the PS5, Sony has left behind the traditionally “boxy” design of consoles. The PlayStation 5 is characterized by curves, rounded shapes, and asymmetrical forms.
If you don’t pay close attention to how to set it up, it can definitely be confusing – apparently even for Sony officials.
The disc version of the PS5 in the correct horizontal position
A tweet from the head of PlayStation Studios causes amusement: Hermen Hulst, the head of PlayStation Studios, recently posted a short video on Twitter, which caused many laughs among some PlayStation fans.
He played Bugsnax, one of the launch titles, on his PS5 and filmed his cat, which apparently also had fun catching the weird mixtures of insects and snacks.
But that wasn’t the only thing that brought amusement. Players quickly noticed the “special” way Hulst had set up his PS5 – namely upside down and without the accompanying stand.
Although the head of PlayStation Studios deleted this tweet relatively quickly and then posted a clip where the PS5 was no longer visible, his “upside down” PS5 had already been captured by some people and was making the rounds.
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How players are reacting: Some say that it seems slightly unprofessional for a high-ranking PlayStation official. But in the end, this little faux pas brings about laughter, good mood, and funny comments, for example on the discussion platform ResetEra.
Here are some comments from there:
“Even the people at Sony are confused by the design of the PlayStation 5. A funny cat”
“To be fair: He probably plays all his games digitally anyway and never uses the disc drive… But yes, that’s hilarious”
“That thing needs a big ‘This side up’ sticker”
“Maybe this is a secret way to get the best performance”
“When playing like that, the console becomes the PS5 Pro”
How do you actually set up the PS5 correctly?According to Sony, it doesn’t matter how you ultimately set up your PS5 – whether vertically like a tower or horizontally. However, you cannot correctly mount the stand upside down, which in itself prescribes the proper position of the console. Additionally, there could be issues with disc versions of games if the disc is played upside down. However, for digital games, the PS5 apparently has no problems even upside down.
What do you think of this little mishap of the PlayStation Studios head? Human and funny or a no-go for a high-ranking Sony official? Has the design of the PS5 confused you as well?
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The transfer market in FIFA 21 is full of players. Some of them are surprisingly cheap, considering how strong they are. Here are some good options for your team!
Why are they so cheap? In FIFA 21, the transfer market is much lower in many areas than what you might expect from older FIFA titles. A large number of players that are typically expensive are unusually cheap.
Even really good meta players can now be found for under 10,000 coins. Here you will find a selection of players that can strengthen your team and are incredibly strong for their price. Besides their stats, these players are also good SBC fodder and can, for example, be used in the Freeze Event.
Wissam Ben Yedder
Ben Yedder has become a meme in the FUT community for a reason. The man scores when he wants and is a real weapon offensively. He can now be found for just 6,500 coins.
Leroy Sané
Who would have thought that Leroy Sané would drop in price so fast? The Bayern star can currently be found for a smooth 10,000 coins. An insane price drop when he started at over 100,000 coins. With him, you get a lightning-fast winger from the Bundesliga.
Lautaro Martinez
The striker from Inter Milan brings good values in all relevant offensive stats. With him, you can be sure that you will score at least a few goals. Price: Just over 5,000 coins.
David Alaba
Does your center defense need reinforcement? Grab David Alaba from Bayern Munich! He is equipped with decent speed and brings good defensive and passing stats. The price is currently around 6,600 coins.
Douglas Costa
Looking for a trickier alternative? Douglas Costa also costs just over 5,000 coins. The man is a 5-star skiller, extremely fast, and his finishing is better than his stats might suggest. A real bargain.
Ousmane Dembélé
Another winger who meets all the demands you need: Dembélé is incredibly fast and also a great dribbler. Additionally, he has a “weak” foot with 5 stars. The perfect weapon, and for just 6,000 coins.
Nelson Semedo
Semedo is an extremely fast right-back who also brings good links as a Portuguese in the Premier League. He is extremely popular among many players, and that might play into his price: He currently costs around 6,000 coins.
Christian Eriksen
A number 10 with good passing, shooting, and dribbling stats, who has an overall rating of 85, costs a fortune? Not in Serie A! Here you can get Eriksen for about 9,500 coins. Perfect for your Serie A team.
This is just a selection of exciting bargains below the 10,000-coin mark. There are also players above this threshold who are much better than their price suggests.
As in League of Legends itself, Wild Rift also relies on a runes system. Through this, you can enhance your characters. We at MeinMMO reveal which runes are the strongest for which player types.
What is the runes system? Before starting a match, you assemble a runes set for your champion. These enhance your champions passively and there are various options to choose from, with one from each category:
8 key runes that are particularly strong
6 domination runes
6 resolve runes
6 inspiration runes
From the start, there are templates available, so you never start without runes. However, for some champions, it can be beneficial to deviate from these pre-made sets.
You can do this, for example, before a match by selecting a champion in the menu and then clicking on the sword icon.
Here you can go to the menu to change your runes at your leisure.
The runes set is basically similar to the PC version but has a significant difference: A key rune does not define your further route here. You can therefore combine more freely.
What are the best runes? In this tier list, we would like to provide you with an overview of which runes are best suited for which position and play style.
For this, we have relied on our own experience, the videos from YouTuber ProGuides Wild Rift, and an overview of the runes from Rankedboost.
Keep in mind that for certain champions of the same play style, there might be slightly modified runes sets. But with our list, you should generally not go wrong.
Which key rune should you choose? As a mage, you take the key rune “Electrocute”.
With this rune, you deal additional damage when you hit an opponent three times with an attack or spell within 3 seconds.
Especially champions with many abilities that can hit twice, such as Ahri, Orianna, or Ziggs, benefit greatly from it. There is no real alternative to Electrocute for mages.
Ahri is one of the strongest mages you can currently play in Wild Rift.
Which domination rune should you choose? The strongest domination rune in the game regarding damage is “Brutal”. Brutal provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
All mages basically rely on this rune.
A possible alternative is “Champion”. Champion grants you 10% more damage against champions, but you lose 5% of that every time you die until the bonus is used up. So if you dominate the early game and expect never to die, you have a significant advantage at the start.
Which resolve rune should you choose? Mages usually use “Regeneration” for the resolve rune. This regenerates either 2% health or mana every 3 seconds, depending on which you are missing more proportionally.
Only Fizz is often played with the rune “Hunter – Titan”. It grants additional health and heals you on kills of enemy champions while also giving tenacity.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? For mages, “Manaflow” is by far the best choice. Manaflow increases the maximum mana by up to 300 when you hit champions with abilities often enough.
The best runes for AD carries
Which key rune should you choose? AD carries love the key rune “Fleet Footwork”.
Through this, you receive energy boosts whenever you approach an enemy. The next attack then deals additional damage and provides healing. This rune is particularly suitable for a sustained fight on the lane.
Champions like Ashe, Jhin, Jinx, Varus, or Vayne particularly like using it because they are quite immobile.
However, some champions, like Ezreal or Draven, benefit a bit more from the rune “Conqueror”. With this, you gain adaptive power (up to 5 stacks) every time you attack a champion. For each stack, you add additional attack damage.
However, if you want to dominate in the early game, you should stick to Fleet Footwork.
Ezreal is the strongest AD carry, but difficult to play due to his skill shots.
Which domination rune should you choose? The strongest domination rune in the game regarding damage is “Brutal”. Brutal provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
Basically, everyone uses this as an AD carry.
A possible alternative is “Raising Storm”. This provides attack damage or ability power every 2 minutes. However, it is worth it compared to “Brutal” only after about 8 minutes and does not provide armor penetration.
Which resolve rune should you choose? AD carries usually use “Regeneration” for the resolve rune. This regenerates either 2% health or mana every 3 seconds, depending on which you are missing more proportionally.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? For AD carries, there are two variants, depending on whether you have mana or not:
AD carries with mana use “Manaflow”. Manaflow increases the maximum mana by up to 300 when you hit champions with abilities often enough. This is ideal for Ezreal, Ashe, Jinx, or Varus.
If you have no mana, like with Jhin, “Hunter – Genius” is the right choice. With this, you gain ability haste and additional ability haste when you are involved in kills.
The best runes for bruisers
Which key rune should you choose? Bruisers like Darius, Garen, Jarvan IV, Shyvanna, or Lee Sin are strongest with the key rune “Conqueror”.
With this, you gain adaptive power (up to 5 stacks) every time you attack a champion. For each stack, you deal additional attack damage.
Which domination rune should you choose? The strongest domination rune in the game regarding damage is “Brutal”. Brutal provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
Basically, every bruiser uses it.
There is one exception if you can restrict enemies in their movement as a bruiser, for example, as Olaf or Xin Zhao. Then “Weakness” is the better choice. It ensures that champions you have restricted in movement take 5% more damage for 5 seconds.
Which resolve rune should you choose? Bruisers have two options for this rune.
Option 1 is “Hunter – Titan”. It grants you additional health and heals you on kills of enemy champions while also giving tenacity. This rune is stronger when you get kills more frequently, like with Darius, Jax, or Lee Sin.
The second option is “Spirit Walker”. It grants you 50 health points and -20% on slow effects. It is ideal for characters like Garen, Shyvanna, or Olaf.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? Bruisers generally rely on “Hunter – Genius”. With this, you gain ability haste and additional ability haste when you are involved in kills. This rune is ideal for Darius, Garen, Jax, or Wukong.
In rare cases, “Manaflow” can be an alternative. Manaflow increases the maximum mana by up to 300 when you hit champions with abilities often enough.
The best runes for tanks
Which key rune should you choose? For tanks, the rune varies somewhat depending on the position and champion:
Tanks in the top lane, like Dr. Mundo, Malphite, or Nasus, like to use the rune “Grasp of the Undying”. Through this, they receive additional damage, healing, and permanently more health on hits to champions every 4 seconds.
Tanks that can control enemies, such as Blitzcrank, Alistar, or Amumu, benefit the most from “Aftershock”. Aftershock provides more armor and magic resistance whenever you immobilize a champion. At the same time, it deals AoE damage around you.
On the other hand, Braum relies on “Source of Life”. With this rune, he marks enemy champions by restricting their movement, for example, through his ability 1 or his ultimate. If allies now attack this marked champion, they heal themselves. A must if you’re playing as Braum support.
Malphite is a creature made only of stones. The perfect tank then.
Which domination rune should you choose? For tanks, a lot also depends on whether they can restrict enemies in their movement. If so, “Weakness” is the best domination rune. It ensures that champions you have restricted in their movement take 5% more damage for 5 seconds.
A must for champions like Alistar, Amumu, Braum, Blitzcrank, Mundo, or Malphite.
If you cannot restrict movement, you should rely on “Brutal”. Brutal provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
Which resolve rune should you choose? For pure tanks in the top lane, the rune “Spirit Walker” is worthwhile. It grants you 50 health points and -20% on slow effects. It is ideal for tanks like Dr. Mundo, Malphite, or Singed.
For supporters, on the other hand, the rune “Loyalty” is recommended. With this, you grant protection to yourself and the next allied champion in terms of armor and magic resistance. So you best support your AD carry. This rune is therefore ideal for Braum, Alistar, or Blitzcrank.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? There are several variants for the inspiration rune, also because none fits perfectly:
For some tanks, “Hunter – Genius” is recommended. With this, you gain ability haste and additional ability haste when you are involved in kills. This is beneficial for characters like Dr. Mundo.
Tanks that consume a lot of mana should rely on “Manaflow”. Manaflow increases the maximum mana by up to 300 when you hit champions with abilities often enough. This is good for Nasus or Malphite.
For supporters like Braum, Alistar, or Blitzcrank, “Pack Hunter” is the best choice. With this, allies near you gain +2% movement speed. Additionally, you earn extra gold when you and an ally take down an enemy together.
The best runes for healers
Which key rune should you choose? Supporters who focus on healing or magic damage should choose the key rune “Benefee”.
This sends a Benefee to the enemy with attacks and abilities, dealing damage to them and granting allies a shield.
These champions include Soraka, Janna, Nami, Seraphine, Sona, or even support Lux.
Soraka is a classic support and brings healing for her AD carries.
Which domination rune should you choose? For healers, it also depends on whether you can restrict enemies’ movements. If so, “Weakness” is advisable. It ensures that champions you have restricted in their movement take 5% more damage for 5 seconds.
This rune is ideal for Janna or Seraphine.
Healers who also deal damage are best served with “Brutal”. It provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
Which resolve rune should you choose? For supporters, the rune “Loyalty” is recommended. With this, you grant protection to yourself and the next allied champion in terms of armor and magic resistance. So you best support your AD carry.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? For supporters, “Pack Hunter” is the best choice. Through this, allies near you gain +2% movement speed. Additionally, you earn extra gold when you and an ally take down an enemy together.
The best runes for assassins
Which key rune should you choose? Among assassins, there are two types of key runes.
Assassins with many abilities, like Zed or Akali, rely on “Electrocute”. With this rune, you deal additional damage when you hit an opponent three times with an attack or spell within 3 seconds.
Assassins that lean more towards bruisers, like Yasuo or Camille, use “Conqueror”. With this, you gain adaptive power (up to 5 stacks) every time you attack a champion. For each stack, you deal additional attack damage.
Zed is probably the most famous assassin in LoL and also makes an appearance in Wild Rift.
Which domination rune should you choose? The strongest domination rune in the game regarding damage is “Brutal”. Brutal provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
Basically, every assassin uses it.
Which resolve rune should you choose? Assassins often use the rune “Hunter – Titan”. It grants you additional health and heals you on kills of enemy champions while also giving tenacity. It is particularly strong on Akali.
However, you can also rely on “Spirit Walker”. It grants you 50 health points and -20% on slow effects. As an assassin, you particularly want to avoid slows.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? Assassins rely on “Hunter – Genius”. With this, you gain ability haste and additional ability haste when you are involved in kills.
The chance for Shiny Celebi in Pokémon GO has been available since December 14th. The event for the movie “Secrets of the Jungle” started early in the morning and brings many bonuses.
On Monday morning (December 14th), the event for the Pokémon movie “Secrets of the Jungle” started. The event had already caused a stir days ago, as you can obtain Shiny Celebi.
We will show you all the important information about the event so that you don’t miss anything.
New research and the return of Jessie and James
When does it start? On Monday morning, December 14th, at 08:00 local time, these bonuses will be activated.
A new research: A limited-time research will appear in Pokémon GO. If you successfully complete it, you can expect an encounter with Shiny Celebi. You have been able to catch Celebi since August 2018. The fact that it is now catchable as a shiny form is new.
The research will be guided by Jessie and James, whom you know from Team GO Rocket.
Jessie and James as opponents: With their Meowth balloon, Jessie and James are causing trouble in Pokémon GO again. It is still unclear how long they will stay. They have a different Shadow Pokémon with them.
Free in the shop: Check out the Style Shop in Pokémon GO to receive free outfits from Jessie and James after the event starts.
Research Pikachu
When does it come? From Monday (December 14th) at 08:00 to Monday (December 21st) at 22:00 local time.
What is it? The Pikachu in its research form can be found in the wild and, with luck, as Shiny.
It will also appear in the Spotlight Hour on Tuesday.
If you take a snapshot during the event time, Jessie and James may appear in it.
New spawns in the wild, raids, and from eggs + Shiny
When does it come? From December 14th at 08:00 to December 17th at 22:00 local time.
Wild: In the wild, you will frequently encounter Hoothoot, Blanas, Rotomurf, Waumboll, and with luck, Fermicula.
Geronimatz and its evolution Washakwil
Raids: During the event time, Slurpuff, Flunkifer, Libelldra, Geronimatz, and more will battle in raids.
5-km eggs: From the 5-km eggs, Fluffeluff, Kussilla, Elekid, Magby, Mobai, and Geronimatz will hatch.
When? On December 25th from 08:00 to 22:00 local time.
What happens then? On Christmas Day, balloons with Jessie and James will appear more frequently. More information about this event will follow during December.
How do you like the events in December and beyond? Do you think Pokémon GO is doing everything right with its events or is it too much/too little for you? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War many players are currently intentionally losing their matches. Among them are also well-known and big YouTubers. The reason for this is a protest against “Skill-based Matchmaking” (SBMM).
Why are players playing poorly? Players are intentionally losing matches and allowing themselves to be killed disproportionately often to artificially worsen their statistics. Some leave the matches with a severely negative KD ratio.
Even the YouTuber ChainFeeds is participating, as he states in a tweet. ChainFeeds has over 436,000 subscribers on YouTube and regularly shows content about Call of Duty.
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According to gamingintel.com, entire lobbies are reportedly applying this method. The apparent reason for this is a protest against the matchmaking system of Call of Duty, the so-called “Skill-based Matchmaking” or SBMM.
This is the purpose: Players achieve through reverse boosting that they end up in lobbies with significantly weaker players. The SBMM determines based on the player’s recent performances which matches they will be placed in next.
So, those who lose overwhelmingly multiple times and play poorly will eventually end up in a lobby with absolute beginners and “weaker” players. However, as they are actually significantly stronger, the better players can here accumulate thousands of points or even snag rare achievements.
The CoD insider Tom Henderson impressively shows this with a screenshot:
SBMM has been a topic of discussion in the CoD community for years. It ensures that players always play according to their performance and therefore must basically always perform at full capacity.
For weaker players, this usually allows for a more balanced gameplay experience. However, stronger players feel obliged to always use the best tactics and weapons instead of being able to play casually.
Where is this leading? Already during the alpha of Cold War the Head of Technology Martin Donlon commented on SBMM. He said at the time that this system is something that can be adjusted fluidly and is not something that simply exists or does not exist.
In the past, however, SBMM has been maintained in Call of Duty. For the larger portion of players, it seems to be no problem, even though it leads to ongoing discussions. Furthermore, the developers themselves apparently have little say in this matter.
The holidays are getting closer, and so is the Winterfest in Fortnite: Battle Royale. What could Winterfest 2020 bring to the game? Here you will see some hints and comparisons to the past Christmas event.
It should soon be festive in Fortnite, and in the past years, this has always been celebrated with a special event. What could Epic have planned for the holidays in 2020?
Winterfest 2019 Recap
What kind of event was that? For 2 weeks, players could experience a cool event in Fortnite that revolved around Christmas and gifts. The menu featured an entire section dedicated to the Winterfest lodge, where players could visit and open a gift daily.
Players could open a gift daily
In the 14 gifts were cool cosmetics and even 2 skins, all offered for free to all players. If someone was traveling during the holidays, they had 1 week to open all gifts afterward, so they wouldn’t miss out on the free items. There were:
Skins
Picks
Gliders
Loading screens
Weapon wraps
Back bling
Emote
Trap effect
There were also Christmas challenges: Like every year, there were challenges that put us in the festive mood. In 2019, Epic had a fun idea for how to unlock the new tasks.
There was a Christmas stocking located in the lodge from which players could draw a few challenges daily. Completing the tasks rewarded players with an additional 16 festive items.
How did the map change for Christmas? In keeping with the mood, the map was also decorated accordingly. Christmas trees were set up everywhere, and the houses were adorned with decorations. The snow completed the picture and allowed players to immerse themselves in the joyful time.
The big Fortnite Christmas tree from last year with a llama as the star
How will the Winterfest take place this year?
What hints are there for Fortnite Christmas 2020? Epic has not yet announced when or if there will be a Winterfest event at all. However, it seems likely, as there has been a special event in the game for the holidays every year so far.
The Winterfest 2019 started on December 18th and lasted until January 7th with the extension. So it could be very possible that it will take place around this time again.
There has been a special event for Christmas in Fortnite every year
The data miner HYPEX found a leak in the Fortnite data some time ago about what we can expect for Christmas. According to the leaker, we might get a special snowman NPC that gives us missions. Now that there are various characters on the map, this assumption doesn’t seem so unlikely anymore.
These Christmas skins have already been leaked: For the festival, the right outfit is, of course, essential. Fortnite continues to supply us with skins that match the theme. Some of the known skins from previous Christmases have already appeared in the item shop.
Data miners, however, found more Christmas skins in the data that have never been seen in Fortnite before. Including a gingerbread version of Renegade Raider and Fishstick as a Christmas tree, which have already appeared in the item shop. They shared the finds on Twitter:
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We will continue to update the article for you as soon as more information about Winterfest 2020 is available. Until then, players can still explore the map, which has been significantly changed at the start of Season 5. Find your best landing spots before winter sets in and everything is festively redecorated.
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Are you looking for hardware deals or affordable offers before Christmas for gaming PCs or consoles? We review offers at Amazon, MediaMarkt, and more, and present you with daily deals related to gaming, such as headsets, mice, and keyboards. We will also show you which games you can currently get cheaply or for free.
What is it about? In the last days, there have already been exciting offers with Black Friday and Cyber Week. But there will also be a few deals for gamers or interested parties in the coming weeks leading up to Christmas.
The article presents you with a selection of the best offers. If you are still looking for a Christmas gift idea, a game, or an upgrade for your gaming PC, then check here.
The most interesting offers from December 13
Before Christmas, there are plenty of interesting offers for gamers. Since Monday, Amazon has been running the “Last-Minute” deals, and MediaMarkt has an Advent calendar. We present to you the most interesting offers from December 13, 2020.
ZELOTES Vertical Mouse:This is a vertical mouse from the manufacturer Zelotes. It offers a vertical, ergonomic design and is intended to be comfortable to use for long periods at the PC. The mouse also provides 4 adjustable DPI values between 1200 and 3200.
MeinMMO author Schuhmann considers his vertical mouse to be the best purchase for his PC. With this, he has been able to solve issues like tension in his forearms.
The mouse offers a pleasant grip and ergonomics, and with 1.8 meters, the connection cable is also long enough. However, the two additional buttons in the thumb area are somewhat positioned too far forward. Due to its large shape, the mouse is also more suitable for large hands.
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HyperX Duo – PS4 Controller Charger:This is a charging station for PS4 controllers. It allows two PS4 controllers to be charged simultaneously via the EXT port. The device itself is kept very simple and only features a battery status indicator on the front.
On Amazon, the device has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 659 reviews. It is praised for its good build quality and simple functionality. Currently, you can get the device for €16.49 (€24.99), saving you 34%. According to Geizhals.de, this is currently the cheapest offer for the charging station that you can find as of now (December 13, 2020).
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LOGITECH Slim Folio Pro Keyboard Case:
The keyboard case from Logitech for iPads offers a well-made keyboard with backlighting. It also features iOS special keys and connects via Bluetooth to the tablet.
According to Notebookcheck , it is a good keyboard for Mac users looking for an affordable alternative to the original. The build quality is very high, and the keyboard offers a pleasant typing experience.
However, a disadvantage is the high weight of the keyboard-case combination and the maximum adjustable angle of the tablet. If that doesn’t bother you, you can get a very good keyboard for under 100 euros that is also suitable for frequent typists.
At MediaMarkt, you currently pay €88.89 (€105.94), saving 16%. Alternatively, you can save a bit more at Mindfactory. Here, you currently pay €79.95 for the keyboard case combination.
LG OLED 55CX9LA (55 inches): The CX OLED series from manufacturer LG offers extensive features and excellent picture quality – whether you’re gaming or watching movies.
With FreeSync and G-Sync support and a 120 Hz refresh rate, gamers also get a fluid and responsive image. The testers from Rtings.com rated the TV very well for movies (9.3/10) and gaming (9.1/10).
We consider the CX OLED series from LG to be among the currently best TVs for the Xbox Series X and PS5. Currently, there is a special bundle at MediaMarkt: When you buy a TV, you also get:
LG UBK90 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
LG TONE Free FN4 (HBS-FN4), in-ear True Wireless headphones
as a bonus. The offer is valid until December 21, 2020. If you are indeed looking for a very good TV, you should check out the LG OLED 55CX9LA.
More exciting offers: If you are still looking for games for your PC or console, you should check out the current offer at Amazon. There is currently a “3 games for the price of 2” offer. Here you can find some interesting games for the cold season:
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World of Warcraft is full of challenges, and if those aren’t enough, you just create your own. Like the paladin TracerFPS. He has mastered the dungeon The Other Side, but completely wrong – and on purpose.
This is how he played The Other Side: TracerFPS played The Other Side on mythic difficulty, alone and without wielding a weapon. Normally, such a dungeon requires five players.
Although since Season 1 of Shadowlands the keystone dungeons have been available, mythic dungeons are still a challenge for many players. Completing these dungeons alone is already an art, but doing it without a weapon is truly impressive.
Who is the player? TracerFPS runs a small YouTube channel and streams on Twitch, where he usually showcases Fortnite or Valorant and similar games. World of Warcraft is thus an unusual exception for his content.
This is how he did it: Like Rextroy, TracerFPS played a protection paladin, meaning a tank. Since he does not use a weapon, he had to rely on the talent “Blessed Hammer”. This replaces “Hammer of the Righteous” and does not require an equipped weapon.
With this ability, he was able to generate the holy power needed to cast “Word of Glory” and continuously heal himself. For preparation, he also obtained:
several potions and flasks
armor sets
tomestones to switch talents
the trinket “Bloodsoaked Scale” from Hakkar, which deals damage in the area and grants a shield
Additionally, TracerFPS is a member of the Kyrian, the best covenant for protection paladins. They grant him the ability “Divine Toll”, with which he can cast “Shield of Vengeance” on multiple targets in his vicinity.
With an item level of 193 (182 without weapon), he is also significantly above the average of players currently. For some bosses, however, he still needed several hours. A summary of his run can be found in the video embedded here:
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Is there more to come? Now that both the raid and the mythic keystone dungeons are available, such crazy achievements will likely occur even more frequently in the future.
In the past, it has happened that players completed a +20 dungeon solo, but only quite late in the expansion. Since Shadowlands is still in its early stages, it remains exciting to see what these players will accomplish in the new expansion.
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The gaming platform Steam set a new record. Over 24 million users were online at the same time. One reason for this is the release of Cyberpunk 2077. But other games are also experiencing positive growth right now.
What happened? On December 12 at around 4:00 PM our time, there were 24,776,635 users online at the same time on Steam. This surpassed the previous record of nearly 24.5 million users from March 2020.
At that time, the platform from Valve primarily benefited from the strong restrictions associated with the coronavirus worldwide. There were no new major titles or highlights occurring in March.
This time, however, the record coincided with the release of the currently most successful game on Steam. And it is likely that this record will be broken again soon.
The number of active users (blue) and players (red) on Steam (via SteamDB).
Cyberpunk 2077 hits instantly, even on Steam
Why is Steam setting the record now? On December 10, Cyberpunk 2077 was released and made an immediate impact on Steam. At peak times, over one million players were online at the same time.
This magical mark has only been reached by a few titles on Steam so far, and Cyberpunk 2077 is the first single-player game ever to achieve this (via PCGamesN). It regularly occupies the number 1 spot in the Steam charts.
But alongside Cyberpunk, other games are also performing well on Steam right now.
Apex Legends starts strong, and Destiny and CS:GO help too
Which games are also doing well? On November 4, the battle royale Apex Legends was released on Steam. It was a surprise success in 2019, but played a lesser role in 2020.
However, the release on Steam went very positively. On the first day, Apex peaked at 88,000 simultaneous players. Since then, nearly 100,000 players have been playing simultaneously almost every day in the currently running Season 7, which our author Jürgen Horn is enjoying a lot.
Apex Legends is colorful and action-packed. If you’re looking for a free battle royale, you’ll find it here and it has been playable on Steam since November.
Another success factor for Steam is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The shooter has been one of the most successful titles on the platform since 2016 and got a significant boost when it switched to Free2Play in December 2018. On December 12, more than one million people played CS:GO at peak times, placing the game just behind Cyberpunk.
The third major game in this constellation is Destiny 2. With the new expansion Beyond Light, the game almost matched its all-time record from its release in November 2019. On December 12, nearly 90,000 players were online at peak.
Somewhat less successful than Destiny 2 on the record day were:
How significant is the impact of COVID-19? One aspect that likely played a role in the user record is the restrictions due to COVID-19.
These were tightened again in many countries in October, November, and December, leading to more time spent at home. The cold season, which is currently affecting regions like Europe and America, also contributes to more people staying indoors.
Exactly these factors, combined with the aforementioned games, could lead to the user record being broken in the coming days and potentially even today, on December 13. At the moment, at 11:30 AM, significantly more users are active than the previous day.
Multiplayer games are particularly successful on Steam. We will reveal to you which free MMOs had the most players on the platform recently:
Update December 13: The ban of RowdyRogan was issued. The whole action was planned and part of a challenge set for the candidates of FaZe5 for joining the FaZe Clan.
On the Twitch channel “RowdyRogan”, you can actually watch gameplay of Call of Duty: Warzone from a 6-year-old who often plays the Battle Royale with his father. However, the boy in elementary school was banned from CoD live on stream.
What happened? On December 9, a young Twitch streamer and his father played a round of Call of Duty: Warzone on their joint Twitch channel “RowdyRogan”.
Just as they were about to start a duo match again, the fateful message popped up for the 6-year-old Rogan: “Account permanently banned”. The two posted the corresponding scene from the stream on Twitter:
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As some of you may know, Rogan was banned in the stream of Warzone last night. We are currently trying to handle the situation together with the team and will keep you updated. Thank you for all your support. #FreeRogan
Father and son appear visibly affected by the ban. The young Rogan leaves the room dejectedly, and the father is also upset by it.
Who is RowdyRogan? Rogan and his father refer to themselves as “RowdyRogan” on their social media channels. On Twitch, the channel description states that Rogan is the youngest sponsored player ever.
At just 5 years old, he caught attention with his Warzone gameplay and is part of “FaZe5”. This is a kind of recruitment department of the big FaZe Clan, which, for example, has a team in the “Call of Duty League”. Rogan is currently among the Top 20 candidates who have a chance for a full entry into the e-sports organization.
Besides Twitch, he also runs a YouTube channel with his father.
Why was the ban issued? Currently, one can only speculate about this. Activision Blizzard has not yet issued a statement regarding the permanent ban according to Rogan’s father.
In their terms of use, Activision states that they reserve the right to inform affected players about the reason for a ban or not. However, the most obvious reason could actually be his age.
According to the terms of use of Activision, players aged 13 and older may use their products. With parental supervision, even younger. However, there are different rules for creating and using an Activision account. Here it states:
According to the required age rating or other restrictions, you may only create an Activision account if you (i) are at least 18 years old and considered a “natural person” of the country in which you reside, or (ii) your parents or guardians read and accept this agreement and Activision’s privacy policy in your and their own interest if you are between 13 and 18 years old.
This paragraph reads as if players under the age of 13 are not allowed to use an Activision account. Since this account is necessary for playing Warzone, younger players are likely excluded from the Battle Royale.
Incorrect personal information on the Activision account can also lead to a ban. If incorrect data was entered during creation or if someone uses another person’s account as their primary account, that could also lead to a ban.
What do you think about the issue of young players in first-person shooters like Call of Duty? Do you think children should be protected from the scenes in the game, or is it solely the parents’ decision what they present to their child?
