Diablo Immortal will be an MMO – Drawing from World of Warcraft

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 10 minutes

We at MeinMMO got a brief look at the upcoming Diablo Immortal, the new action RPG from Blizzard. What Lead Game Designer Wyatt Cheng and Lead Producer Caleb Arseneaux presented about the new Diablo sounds very much like an MMO and even includes elements you already know from the MMORPG World of Warcraft.

What is Diablo Immortal? The latest installment of the legendary hack’n slash series will be a mobile game for Android and iOS. Although Diablo Immortal was criticized by many fans upon its announcement for being a mobile game, Blizzard is working to make it a top game.

Story-wise, Immortal takes place between Diablo 2: Lords of Destruction and Diablo 3. Gameplay-wise, it’s very much a Diablo – at least according to what we’ve seen so far. Looting and leveling remain the focus, with character progression at the center.

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The demo report on Diablo Immortal from the colleagues at GameStar.

The developers promise that Immortal offers twice as many progression options as other Diablo titles. Additionally, it significantly relies on MMO features.

On MeinMMO, we presented Diablo Immortal as one of the most promising MMOs for 2021. What we have seen now reinforces this.

At the colleagues from GameStar Plus, you will find a detailed demo report on Diablo Immortal: 5 hours played – Is Immortal a “real” Diablo?

So much WoW is in Diablo Immortal

In the presentation of Diablo Immortal, the developers explained the features of the new ARPG. Among them were several that partially sound like familiar content from World of Warcraft or were even directly compared to it.

Servers like in an MMORPG: First and foremost, Diablo Immortal adopts a server model. There are multiple servers with tens of thousands of players, between which you can switch. Here you should encounter other players in the open world and even participate in events together.

On each server, you can create several characters – just like in an MMORPG and as you know it from World of Warcraft. It is mentioned that there will be five characters per server for the upcoming alpha test. Whether the limit will be increased in the future is still unknown.

Dungeons like in an MMORPG: Dungeons in Immortal are a bigger feature than they were in Diablo 3. They serve as the “culmination of the story” and as an endgame feature, where you can obtain some of the best loot.

The most challenging dungeons – difficulty level “Hell” was mentioned – are specifically designed for groups of four players. It almost corresponds to a classic dungeon group. While solo play is possible, it is said that it won’t be as rewarding.

Diablo Immortal focuses on longevity and character progression, as the step to the dungeons demonstrates. You should have as much fun as possible with the content.

diablo immortal boss leoric
There is also a reunion with the undead king Leoric.

More features from World of Warcraft: Diablo Immortal will get some content that conceptually sounds like features already present in World of Warcraft. Some of them are even directly inspired by it:

  • Weekly rewards – Depending on your performance in the new “Challenge Rifts”, you will receive a strong reward each week, similar to the great treasury currently in Shadowlands or Mythic+ before.
  • The “Charm” – All classes receive an amulet that enhances their abilities and can level up. In WoW, there used to be a glyph system or the heart of Azeroth, which functioned similarly.
  • “Time travel” in Diablo – The library of Zoltun Kul is a unique dungeon in which you can relive parts of Diablo’s story, such as the meeting of the prime evil Baal and the Horadrim Tal Rasha. The developers compared this to the Caverns of Time from WoW.

Inspiration from WoW for the future: In the open Q&A session after the presentation, there was also talk of a hardcore mode. In Diablo, this is a popular feature where characters only have one life and must start over after death.

Immortal will not have such a mode directly. However, Wyatt Cheng can imagine that a feature like Torghast from World of Warcraft will come. It would be a “roguelike” dungeon where players become stronger until they ultimately die and then return to the “normal” mode. Cheng said about this: “If we [make a hardcore mode], that would be the approach.”

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A real MMO, but also a real Diablo

Despite all these features that Diablo Immortal borrows from World of Warcraft, the developers emphasize that it should also be a real Diablo for on-the-go play. They are relying on familiar features from the series, especially from Diablo 3, but also on some innovations.

So much Diablo is in Immortal

Known features from Diablo: Fundamentally, the core gameplay remains the same in Diablo Immortal. You kill enemies and collect equipment to become stronger. In doing so, Immortal stays true to the series and brings features like:

  • Elite enemies with random affixes that provide a greater challenge
  • A story campaign that can be played solo or in co-op
  • Various difficulty levels, including the famous “Nightmare” and “Hell” grades
  • A Paragon system in a slightly modified form – instead of leveling endlessly, you have various trees into which a limited number of points can flow

The popular Nephalem Rifts also return as “Elder Rifts”. These are endlessly repeatable, randomly generated instances in which you must kill enemies to summon a boss. As a reward, there’s loot and experience. The rifts can be enhanced through so-called “Crests” with random effects for even better loot.

The classes are likely familiar to most of you. In the first tests, the Monk, Barbarian, Wizard, and Demon Hunter are playable. The official artwork already shows the Necromancer and the Crusader:

Diablo Immortal Classes Art
The artwork for the classes of Diablo Immortal. On the left and right: The Necromancer and the Crusader.

New features in Diablo Immortal: Alongside features that fans of the series already know, there will be new content that distinguishes Immortal from other Diablo titles. These include:

  • “Crests” – A new way to enhance the Elder Rifts with random effects
  • A battle pass that can be leveled up monthly – with a free and a paid path
  • The “Horadric Bestiary” – On your journeys, you collect diary pages with information about the creatures of Sanctuary and become stronger through this

Gems and equipment are slightly adjusted in Immortal. There is primary equipment like weapons and secondary equipment like rings. Regular gems for secondary armor provide a bonus to stats like attack and defense. Legendary gems are used in primary armor and provide special effects like shorter cooldowns or more damage when you hit more targets.

Diablo Immortal Equipment
Equipment is divided into secondary (left) and primary (right) equipment.

A particularly special new feature is the ultimate abilities. Each character has such a skill, which slowly builds up when attacking enemies. Once the “Ulti-Meter” is full, you can unleash powerful skills that wipe out entire hordes of enemies at once.

So much MMO is still in there

These are the social features: Diablo Immortal also includes social features that you know from other MMOs. The town of Westmarch, for example, serves as a hub where you can meet other players and show off your looted equipment.

There are various chats in the game, both via text and voice. The voice chat works traditionally either in direct conversation or via voice message. For example, if someone wants to send a message to their guild – which also exists – they can record a 15-second message and send that message to their group for playback in the chat.

There is also a trading post again, but it works differently than the auction house from Diablo 3. You can buy things like gems or materials. However, you will generally only find armor and weapons yourself and cannot trade them.

diablo immortal westmarch blacksmith
In Westmarch, you will also find a blacksmith. The town serves as a hub.

The exchange for real money is excluded as well. Prices depend on supply and demand to ensure fairness. Additionally, trading occurs anonymously to prevent exploits and bots.

In the open world, you should encounter other players and may even need them at times. The zones offer special events where bosses may appear that can only be defeated with many players from the entire server.

Can you also play solo? Fundamentally, you can play Diablo Immortal alone or just with two players. However, content like dungeons is explicitly designed for groups.

Whether you can avoid other players in the open world or play in a way that keeps you always alone, we cannot say for sure yet.

Conclusion: Sounds like the Diablo MMO that everyone wishes for

So far, I have only seen gameplay of the new Diablo and heard the developers’ words, but what I know about Immortal sounds to me like an MMO. For years, players have wished for a “World of Diablo” and Immortal could deliver exactly that.

The social features promote collaboration, and the fact that there is content like dungeons for groups is really cool. Maybe we will finally see something like specific builds for the classes to meet the classic roles like tank and healer. More pronounced than it was the case in Diablo 3 and with various builds for each class.

Especially interesting sounds the library of Zoltun Kul. The Caverns of Time in WoW were really cool, and I gladly take the opportunity to immerse myself in the past and story of Diablo.

I only see the implementation of weekly rewards critically. It was mentioned that the ranking position determines the reward. I really hope that personal performance is evaluated more strongly here than a direct comparison to the absolute pros.

And yes, I know: It’s a mobile game. But honestly? If I had only seen the gameplay so far, I wouldn’t have thought it was a mobile game. If the quality remains like this, I would be more than satisfied with Diablo Immortal.

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Benedict Grothaus
Freelance author at MeinMMO

Platforms, Payment, and Seasons

When and where will Diablo Immortal come out? A technical alpha will begin shortly, but there are only very limited spots. We do not yet know a specific date for the release.

Diablo Immortal will be available for iOS and Android devices, with system requirements being raised again. Emulators are expected to be allowed in the future but not officially supported.

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Will there be controller support? Controller support is also being discussed, but there is still nothing concrete on that.

What will Diablo Immortal cost? The game itself will be free to play with an optional battle pass and a shop. The shop should contain no necessary improvements, only bonuses. The developers mentioned three items as examples:

  • The “Crests”
  • “Reforge stones”, which can be used to reroll random properties of items. These can also be earned for free. The purchased ones just have a smaller pool of other effects to choose from, making those effects more likely
  • A paid path in the battle pass with more rewards than the free one
Diablo Immortal Blacksmith Reforge
With “reforge stones” you can target properties of equipment to reroll.

Will there be seasons? No, not in the form you know. Diablo Immortal is heavily focused on your character’s progression and should focus entirely on that. Creating a new character every season contradicts this philosophy.

Instead, the developers want to work with large content updates, introducing new chapters, areas, dungeons, or even classes. How frequently these will appear is still to be determined.

There are still some open questions about Diablo Immortal. Perhaps these will be answered soon as the new ARPG is certainly one of the topics that will be waiting for you at the free BlizzConline 21.

Whether you can avoid other players in the open world or play in a way that keeps you always alone, we cannot say for sure yet.

Conclusion: Sounds like the Diablo MMO that everyone wishes for

So far, I have only seen gameplay of the new Diablo and heard the developers’ words, but what I know about Immortal sounds to me like an MMO. For years, players have wished for a “World of Diablo” and Immortal could deliver exactly that.

The social features promote collaboration, and the fact that there is content like dungeons for groups is really cool. Maybe we will finally see something like specific builds for the classes to meet the classic roles like tank and healer. More pronounced than it was the case in Diablo 3 and with various builds for each class.

Especially interesting sounds the library of Zoltun Kul. The Caverns of Time in WoW were really cool, and I gladly take the opportunity to immerse myself in the past and story of Diablo.

I only see the implementation of weekly rewards critically. It was mentioned that the ranking position determines the reward. I really hope that personal performance is evaluated more strongly here than a direct comparison to the absolute pros.

And yes, I know: It’s a mobile game. But honestly? If I had only seen the gameplay so far, I wouldn’t have thought it was a mobile game. If the quality remains like this, I would be more than satisfied with Diablo Immortal.

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Benedict Grothaus
Freelance author at MeinMMO

Platforms, Payment, and Seasons

When and where will Diablo Immortal come out? A technical alpha will begin shortly, but there are only very limited spots. We do not yet know a specific date for the release.

Diablo Immortal will be available for iOS and Android devices, with system requirements being raised again. Emulators are expected to be allowed in the future but not officially supported.

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von Benedict Grothaus

Will there be controller support? Controller support is also being discussed, but there is still nothing concrete on that.

What will Diablo Immortal cost? The game itself will be free to play with an optional battle pass and a shop. The shop should contain no necessary improvements, only bonuses. The developers mentioned three items as examples:

  • The “Crests”
  • “Reforge stones”, which can be used to reroll random properties of items. These can also be earned for free. The purchased ones just have a smaller pool of other effects to choose from, making those effects more likely
  • A paid path in the battle pass with more rewards than the free one
Diablo Immortal Blacksmith Reforge
With “reforge stones” you can target properties of equipment to reroll.

Will there be seasons? No, not in the form you know. Diablo Immortal is heavily focused on your character’s progression and should focus entirely on that. Creating a new character every season contradicts this philosophy.

Instead, the developers want to work with large content updates, introducing new chapters, areas, dungeons, or even classes. How frequently these will appear is still to be determined.

There are still some open questions about Diablo Immortal. Perhaps these will be answered soon as the new ARPG is certainly one of the topics that will be waiting for you at the free BlizzConline 21.

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Spellbreak launches on Steam, immediately attracts thousands of players

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The free Battle Royale Spellbreak was released on September 3rd on the Epic Store and on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The game received positive feedback there. On December 15th, it launched on Steam and immediately attracted thousands of players.

What kind of game is Spellbreak? In simple terms Spellbreak is a Battle Royale with magic and explosions. Instead of a character with firearms, you play as a battle mage.

Genre-typical, the map shrinks throughout a match while the battles intensify. Moreover, you also need to look for loot in the form of magical gloves. These help you last longer. The gloves give you new spells, which you can even combine.

The last one standing wins the round. In doing so, you can earn overall progress for the account, including cosmetics.

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How has the game been received so far? Spellbreak is considered a very fun and entertaining game. It brought fresh air to the battle royale genre and has some interesting features, like flying across the entire map, which makes some players feel like Harry Potter. Even many battle royale skeptics praise Spellbreak.

On Metacritic, Spellbreak currently has a user score of 8.2 for PC. The best critic rating is a 90 from Wccftech, who conclude that “Spellbreak deserves a place among the other battle royale giants” while also standing out positively from them. Overall, critics rate the game with a 79.

Users on Steam mostly view Spellbreak positively. At launch, thousands of players were already involved.

Over 4,500 Players in the First 48 Hours

What do players say on Steam? In the two days since release, a peak of 4,745 players were playing Spellbreak simultaneously. On average, 3,178 were online at the same time. Currently, player numbers are still rising (via Steamcharts).

The ratings on Valve’s platform roughly mirror the score on Metacritic. Of the 625 reviews, 82% are positive. They praise the fast-paced gameplay and the fact that it is a battle royale with magic. Additionally, some users are happy that they no longer have to play Spellbreak on Epic.

However, critical comments primarily refer to sound issues and hackers that the developer Proletariat Inc. has reportedly not managed to control.

Does Spellbreak offer crossplay? Yes, Spellbreak fully supports cross-platform play. You can use the same account on Epic, Steam, PS4, or Switch. Additionally, you will encounter players from other platforms in matches.

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New Chapter Upon Steam Launch

What is happening right now with Spellbreak? Along with the Steam release, “Chapter 1” launched. In it, “Spellstorm Rifts” appear on the map, and players can try to use them to their advantage.

Overall, the update brings:

  • 72 new quests
  • 50 new reward levels
  • UI adjustments
  • Numerous bug fixes and balance adjustments
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Spellbreak can be played for free and in German, while the voiceover is only available in English.

For those who are interested in battle royale but not necessarily in mages, here’s a list of alternative games:

The 10 best battle royale games in rankings – From unpopular to popular

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Destiny 2: Update 3.0.1.3 is here – All information and patch notes

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 3 minutes

Today, December 17th, there is a new update for Destiny 2 – the hotfix 3.0.1.3. Therefore, maintenance work and a server downtime are scheduled on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PC, and Google Stadia. MeinMMO has the important times and reveals what changes for you.

What to expect today: On December 17th, the next update for Destiny 2 is already on the way, after numerous changes were made to the game just 3 days ago . You will have to take another forced break today.

Update 6:14 PM: The hotfix is now available on all platforms. On PS4, it has version number 2.08 and is 154 MB in size.

As part of the update, the Destiny servers will undergo maintenance and will be unreachable for a while. Only once hotfix 3.0.1.3 is downloaded, can you cheerfully continue to bake and open gifts during the Christmas event “The Dawning 2020”.

To keep you updated today, MeinMMO will update the article throughout the day.

Maintenance on December 17th – Everything about the process and server downtime

These are the important times today:

  • Starting at 5:00 PM, maintenance is set to begin on all platforms.
  • At 5:45 PM, the servers will go offline. If you are still in the game, you will be kicked.
  • Around 6:00 PM, the servers will be back online and hotfix 3.0.1.3 will be available on all platforms.
  • Only after downloading (and copying) the update can you play Destiny 2 again.
  • Maintenance is scheduled to end at 7:00 PM.
Today, Guardians have to interrupt their winter fun

Please also note: Until the maintenance work in the background is completely finished, there may be login problems and queues in Destiny 2. As always, third-party applications and even the official companion app may be partially unreachable.

More about the current winter event in Destiny 2:

What changes with Update 3.0.1.3 in Beyond Light?

What’s included in the hotfix: Not much is known yet about the changes. But we already know that the Warlock exotic Evening Vigil from Radius has been fixed and will therefore not be deactivated from today.

Additionally, it is planned that Trials of Osiris will take place for the first time in Season 12 this Friday, December 18th. However, there are still more problems since the start of the DLC and Next-Gen upgrades:

  • Bungie warns that you should not store your valuable “Conqueror’s Loot” from the Deep Stone Crypt raid in the vault, as it may disappear.
  • During the Dawning festivities of 2020, the event reset always occurs at 6:00 PM on Sundays – this does not affect the normal weekly reset.
  • If you are one of the players experiencing frame rate or stuttering issues on consoles, you should go to settings and reset everything to default in “Video” (Bungie via Twitter)

You can find a complete list of all known issues here on Bungie (via Bungie.net).

The Titan waits impatiently in his festive Christmas armor for fixes

Patch Notes for Hotfix 3.0.1.3 in Destiny 2

What do the patch notes say? All changes and fixes from the new update will first be available in the official patch notes. Only then will we know what hotfix 3.0.1.3 has under the hood.

Bungie usually releases them shortly after the update itself. Currently, the patch notes are not yet available.

We will link you to the English patch notes here, as the German version is not yet available:

Do you think the patch notes will be shorter this time and that only Warlocks will get their deactivated exotic back? What problem is currently causing you frustration in Destiny 2? Let us know in the comments.

A brief outlook for 2021 already shows that you will soon have more freedom to equip your icy killer with Stasis: Destiny 2: Stasis will become even stronger – New aspects & fragments are coming

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Fallout 76: Player builds own city – MeinMMO was on site

Florian Franck Florian Franck Reading time 6 minutes

Charleston, the former capital of West Virginia, was destroyed in the Great War. The Xbox player Ghulasch has rebuilt Charleston and created New Charleston in Fallout 76. Reporter Florian Franck from the MeinMMO Gazette Appalachia, West Virginia’s top magazine for all things Vault, was live on-site for you and spoke with the builder and mayor.

We are in West Virginia, a few years after the war. From the Charleston Station, we reach the ruins of the once capital after a short walk. At the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, a once thriving metropolis emerged in the 18th century. Until recently, not much of it was left. But the city is alive again, and we are greeted by its mayor Ghulasch right at the entrance.

The New Charleston Market – built by Ghulasch on Xbox.

Live in New Charleston – this is our impression

The highlights in New Charleston: The mayor proudly shows us the city he has personally rebuilt through hard work. He raves about the large marketplace for weapons and ammunition, proudly presents the modern medical center where free vaccinations are given, and then takes us underground. In the atomic shelter of New Charleston, it is anything but dull. The “New Charleston Diner” is a meeting point for residents and travelers. Ghulasch continues to show us the defense center with its own workshop. Here everyone has the opportunity to craft heavy armors or repair damaged equipment.

One of the C.A.M.P. shelters from New Charleston. Ideal for crafting and repairing armors.

The mayor takes us further and shows us the accommodations and the recreational area. We were momentarily breathless when we entered the “Naked Fight Club.” Unfortunately, we could not witness a match, as we were too early, but later in the evening, boxing fans can truly enjoy a cool Nuka-Cola. You can find out which type suits you in our Fallout 76 quiz!

In the Naked Fight Club, there are rules, but not many.

We processed our first impressions of New Charleston in the state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms. In these, we also received an exclusive interview with the mayor, who took some time for our questions.

The conference and meeting rooms are suitable for interviews and business appointments.

The interview with the mayor of New Charleston

MeinMMO: How did you find Charleston, and how did you come up with the ideas for the reconstruction?

Ghulasch: On my journey through Appalachia, I saw many settlements and C.A.M.P.s that lacked life. I wanted to create something vibrant that felt natural and fits well into this post-apocalyptic world.

MeinMMO: Which part of the city did you enjoy building the most, and which caused you the most frustration?

Ghulasch: The most joy came from building the “Naked Fight Club” and the city above ground. On relatively small areas, one can showcase a strong level of detail. Confusion and frustration were caused by the atrium – simply due to its phenomenal size. By now, however, the construction budget in the atrium is completely exhausted, and I would like another 10% more for decorating. He laughs.

MeinMMO: What specific challenges did you face while building? 

Ghulasch: The hardest part was certainly the city itself. Placing floors around the house and integrating the giant vault door and the Red Rocket garage almost drove me insane. Building in the shelters is great since you can place objects freely floating.

MeinMMO: Did you have help? Who did you build with?

Ghulasch: I built New Charleston all by myself. After stressful tours through the wasteland, the reconstruction was the perfect balance. The building opportunities are ideal and truly relaxing.

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MeinMMO: Do you have tips for wastelanders who want to build something as cool? Can you name the three most important?

Ghulasch: Be creative, be crazy, and above all: Don’t give up when some limitations want to mess with your plans. There are always ways to build the desired C.A.M.P.

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MeinMMO: Do you wish for any specific new features for Fallout 76 that would improve building?

Ghulasch: Yes, definitely. I have no major complaints about the mechanics themselves. It would be nice if we could use objects like floors more freely. Nothing is more frustrating than painstakingly aligning the floors and then receiving a message saying that the last object cannot be placed. In my bridge C.A.M.P., I restarted at least 8 or 9 times.

I would like a number of other features as well. For example, the ability to incorporate many more existing buildings into the construction to make C.A.M.P.s appear even more realistic. Setting up vending machines, power armors, and display cases in the shelter would also be quite good.

Regarding decorative items, I would love it if Bethesda would offer many more natural objects as building plans. A standing and lying beer bottle, plates, cutlery, plants, cigarette packs, various other large letters for walls, or similar.

The objects in the shelter can currently only be dismantled at the wall console. An “Store All Objects” button would be useful.

MeinMMO: What do you plan to do after your time as mayor of New Charleston?

Ghulasch: Currently, I am expanding and decorating New Charleston. In the future, I could imagine a farm or a military camp pretty well, but I decide that on a gut feeling. Usually, it’s something a bit crazier than the classic stuff.

In the diner of New Charleston, hospitality is a priority.

MeinMMO: What do you particularly like about the new C.A.M.P. shelters?

Ghulasch: The possibilities and space are amazing. You can implement your ideas much more extensively and versatile. I also find it quite good that there is already some light in the shelters without having to place lamps yourself. Other entrances than the existing ones and naturally looking caves as shelters would be great in the future. Also, of course, the possibility to grow vegetables.

MeinMMO: What special features are there when building underground? For example, you cannot plant crops underground.

Ghulasch: Exactly. Currently, the new shelter system is quite nice, but I can’t imagine that it is very appealing to the majority of wastelanders, apart from the construction enthusiasts like me. Much of what can be built above ground cannot be utilized underground. Also, the placement of floors, roofs, and walls is not yet optimal, as you can currently only build free-standing rooms. Unfortunately, the walls do not reach up to the shelter ceiling. It would be interesting for many if they could build an underground shopping center or a production facility for plants. Otherwise, it’s quite nice that you can place objects floating.

The atomic shelter of New Charleston welcomes new guests.

MeinMMO: Thank you for the interview! If you would like, you can send some personal words and greetings.

Ghulasch: Greetings to the Vault-Tec-Germany group, KayGo, Pierre, and the others from my current gaming community, as well as my gaming buddy PittbullAmeise, whom I unfortunately had to leave on the PS4 due to the switch to Xbox. Of course, greetings also to my family and all the others who are struggling with the current situation.

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New Charleston is always worth a visit

Ghulasch masters building in Fallout 76, but with New Charleston, he has outdone himself. Already in February 2019, we reported on the “Whale Penetration Museum”, his first project, for which he even charged admission. At that time, he was still playing Fallout 76 on the PS4. In the interview, he revealed to us that his PlayStation 4 Pro is now as loud as a jet engine. Since the loading times on Xbox are significantly shorter, he decided to switch.

If you play Fallout 76 on Xbox and want to see New Charleston for yourself, you can find the builder and mayor under the gamertag “Ghulasch.” 

If you are looking for even more inspiration, check out the largest German Fallout 76 streamer. He shows you how stylish other players live.

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Pokémon GO: Tomorrow starts the Winter Weekend – Here’s what you need to know

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Tomorrow, on December 18th, the Winter Weekend starts in Pokémon GO. During this event, winter Pokémon will appear more frequently, and a new Shiny will be introduced.

When does the event take place? It starts on December 18th at 10:00 AM and runs until Monday, December 21st at 8:00 PM. You can only take advantage of the bonuses over the weekend.

The event is related to Galar-Pantimos, which you can purchase through a special research that starts on December 19th.

All information about the Winter Weekend

These are the bonuses: Not too much information about the event is known at this time. The following bonuses have been confirmed so far:

  • Incense is more effective and attracts the following Pokémon more frequently: Rossana, Quiekel, Spoink, Fleknoil, Petznief, and more
  • Shiny Petznief will be released for the first time
  • Incense lasts longer and is effective for 3 hours

So far, it is not known whether the spawns in the wild will also be changed. It is likely that you will also encounter Ice Pokémon there more frequently.

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Here’s how it works with Galar-Pantimos: In addition to the event, there’s also a special research if you invest 8.99 euros. You will receive items and the encounter with Galar-Pantimos, which you can evolve into Pantifrost.

There is currently no other way to obtain Galar-Pantimos. Anyone who wants the Dex entry now has to spend almost 9 euros. Whether the purchase is worth it, you can find out here:

Pokémon GO: We now know how strong Galar-Pantimos will be – Is the ticket purchase worth it?

What Shinys are available? The new Shiny and highlight is Petznief. The Ice Pokémon is pink on its head in its shiny form. The rest of its body remains white:

Shiny Petznief Pokemon GO

The other Pokémon listed can also be encountered as Shiny. The exception is Rossana. This Ice Pokémon has only been announced in shiny form for the Christmas event so far and not for the Winter Weekend.

You’ll find the details of the Christmas event here:

Pokémon GO brings a new Pokémon and these bonuses for Christmas 2020

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CoD Warzone: Easter Egg on Rebirth Island gives you a weapon blueprint – Here’s how to do it

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

With the first season of Black Ops Cold War, there is a new map for Call of Duty: Warzone, which also brings new secrets into the game. One of them is an Easter Egg that gives you a weapon blueprint. MeinMMO shows you how to solve it.

What is this Easter Egg? Even on the first map of Call of Duty: Warzone, with the city of Verdansk and its surroundings, there were many secrets to discover.

The new map Rebirth Island, a former prison island including mysterious laboratories, apparently wants to continue this tradition and brings an Easter Egg right at the start, with which you can secure a free weapon blueprint for the submachine gun “Milano”.

The puzzle is not so easy to solve, as you should already know the new map fairly well, and the first quest step contains a random factor. MeinMMO shows you what you need to solve the riddle.

If you want to watch the solution in a video, we embed an English YouTube video from the Warzone puzzle specialist “Geeky Pastimes” here. He, together with his community on Discord, found out on the release day of the map how the Easter Egg is solved:

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Update December 18: 2 days after the release, all locations for the suitcase and places in the photos are now known. We have added the corresponding maps from an English video from the YouTuber “TheGamingRevolution”.

Rebirth Island Easter Egg: Step 1 – Find the suitcase with the photos

What do I need to do for that? To start the Easter Egg, you need to rely on your luck. You need a suitcase that is randomly placed on the map. While there are fixed locations where the item spawns, they are widely distributed across the map. It is therefore advisable to go into the game as a full team to have the best chances of solving it.

Where lies the difficulty? You can never be sure at which location you will find the suitcase in a match. You can find a map of the possible locations here:

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All possible suitcase spawns on Rebirth Island. Source: YouTube

Step 2 – Find & assemble the code

What do I need to do for that? Once you have found the suitcase, there are three photos around it that will help you in the next step. The photos show images of locations on the map that you then need to visit.

In addition, each location apparently shows codes in each round, but these change with every match. Once you have the photos, you need to check the locations in each round as well.

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All photos with approximate locations of the code. Source: YouTube

In the end, you need a code made up of 8 digits. The sequence of the sub-codes can be recognized by the numbers themselves. The dashes show how to assemble them correctly.

  • The 1st code has a dash at the end: X X –
  • The 2nd code has dashes on both sides: – X X –
  • The 3rd code has a dash at the front: – X X

Where lies the difficulty? Even with the locations shown in the photos, you have to search for the codes yourself. And they are sometimes really very well hidden. On the photo, there might be a transmission mast visible and the code is at the very bottom of the mast under a grid.

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The codes are not necessarily at the locations shown in the photos. Source: YouTube

More free blueprints in Warzone:

Step 3 – Enter the secret room on Rebirth Island

What do I need to do for that? Once you have the codes, you still need to get into the secret room where the blueprint awaits you. We have marked the building on the Rebirth map for you:

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In the northeastern part of the house, you will find a large yellow door and next to it a number pad. Enter the 8-digit code with the pad and the door will open. Run down the stairs and celebrate a little loot party. In addition to the weapon blueprint lying on the desk, you will also have the chance to find some of the strong OP items of the Warzone.

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The room is packed with loot. Source: YouTube

Where lies the difficulty? At this point, you are almost there, but don’t become careless now. For your whole team to get the blueprint, you all need to hold it briefly in your hands. Quickly put it down again when you get the prompt.

Watch out for enemies who may be in the house and try to proceed together. It would be really annoying to go down at this point. Perhaps the new weapons from Season 1 can help you with this. Here you can find out how to unlock the Groza and MAC 10.

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WoW World First: The US lead is gone, the EU guilds have caught up

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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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.

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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?

Otherwise, there is some criticism in WoW regarding Torghast – “the fun has been patched out” of the endgame feature.

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Pokémon GO Guide: How to Reach Level 44 – Tasks, XP, Tips

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

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.

To gather this, you basically need to play a lot. An effective way to farm XP is through building friendships in Pokémon GO, as well as completing legendary raids. In general, every Pokémon you catch gives you XP, and especially excellent throws quickly fill your XP account. Recently, there have been some changes in this regard: Here you can find all activities that now give more XP.

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.

You can find all the ways to quickly farm XP here in our guide.

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
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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
  • Ultra League: Cresselia, Swampert, Giratina, Registeel
  • Master League: Groudon, Melmetal, Dialga, Giratina

Many more good monsters for the league can be found in our tier list for the Battle League.

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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Twitch bans 3 words that many don’t find offensive

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

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.

Other streamers like summit1g or Asmongold, who was number 1 on Twitch during WoW Classic, show that they cannot understand the platform’s handling of the words.

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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.

More about music copyright on 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:

Twitch streamer is fed up with being sexualized by “perverse losers”

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FIFA 21: Hoffenheim striker is almost as strong as Mbappé – costs only a fraction

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

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.

Are you looking for more reinforcements for your team? Then check out the new Team of the Week.

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Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro in Review: Roccat’s best keyboard if you need more space

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 11 minutes

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.

Features and Technical Details

Design/InterfaceWired
Key TypeMechanical
programmable keysYes
LightingYes, Roccat’s AIMO System
CompatibilityPC (with software)
ContentsKeyboard, USB-C to USB-A cable, manual
FeaturesAIMO lighting system, internal memory, anti-ghosting, Easy-Shift technology
Price (RRP)€159.99

Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro Review: How Did We Test?

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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Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro in Detail

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.

Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro Contents
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.

Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro USB Port and Switches
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.

Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro Processing and Keys
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.

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In Practice

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:

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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 brightness
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.

Roccat Software Macros
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.

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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.

The Roccat Vulcan 120 is among the best gaming keyboards you can currently buy and offers both gamers and heavy typists pleasant ergonomics and haptics.

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Revised Destiny 2 still adjusting its old Supers after Stasis? Here’s what Bungie says

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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?

What is the new system about? With the new expansion Beyond Light, numerous new content came to the game – including the new damage element Stasis.

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.

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The new Stasis classes

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.

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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.

Also interesting:

Stasis will continue to be expanded: Additionally, Luke Smith reiterated Bungie’s intention to further develop the Stasis powers of the Guardians in the future. More on this can be found here: Stasis will get even stronger – New Aspects & Fragments are coming

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Despite Permanent Ban: One of the Largest Streamers Announces Return to Twitch

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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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forsen before return – fans hope for insight

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.

More about Twitch on MeinMMO:

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.

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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.

Twitch bans the German streamer Papaplatte for the 6th time this year – Why?

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Conqueror’s Blade: Win stylish mousepads and in-game items worth 20€

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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
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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.

  • conquerors blade mousepad design 1
  • conquerors blade mousepad design 2

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.

The giveaway has ended.

If you want to learn more about the game, you can find news and guides on our theme page for Conqueror’s Blade.

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:

Conqueror’s Blade: What you need to know about the free MMO before starting

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Blizzard has finally fixed the most annoying adventures in WoW

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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.

WoW Soul Ashes Missions
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.

More things that have changed in WoW recently:

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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Warframe without Warframes: New operation sends you into battle without the suit

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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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Out of the Warframe, into the Mech

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 trailer features Lavos.

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.

Warframe is among the 7 largest Free2Play MMOs on Steam at the end of 2020. You can find out which others are included in the article.

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Pokémon GO: We now know how strong Galar-Pantimos will be – Is it worth buying the ticket?

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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
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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.

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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:

Pokémon GO has a new shiny, but hardly anyone gets it

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Genshin Impact: In the new event, Paimon will probably bombard you with questions

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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.

Genshin Impact Paimon
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.

Currently, the “Caution, Hot!” event is still running – it is definitely worth it.

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WoW: That’s why Night Fae Demon Hunters are currently overpowered in PvP

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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.

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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?

Another bug caused players to be able to tame Druids…

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CoD Warzone & Cold War: Get the Combat Pack DLC for free with PS Plus now

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To kick off Season 1 of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and CoD: Warzone all 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.

What is this DLC about? With CoD Black Ops Cold War and Warzone a new Season 1 has begun – the first joint season. Cold War has finally been completely integrated into Warzone, and the new 2020 CoD and the Battle Royale have also received numerous changes and new content in this update.

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:

Follow this link to the PS Store:

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.

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Still no Cold War or Warzone? If you don’t have either of the CoD titles yet but are interested, you can find them here in the PS Store:

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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