The transfer market in FIFA 21 is full of players. Some of them are surprisingly cheap, considering how strong they are. Here are some good options for your team!
Why are they so cheap? In FIFA 21, the transfer market is much lower in many areas than what you might expect from older FIFA titles. A large number of players that are typically expensive are unusually cheap.
Even really good meta players can now be found for under 10,000 coins. Here you will find a selection of players that can strengthen your team and are incredibly strong for their price. Besides their stats, these players are also good SBC fodder and can, for example, be used in the Freeze Event.
Wissam Ben Yedder
Ben Yedder has become a meme in the FUT community for a reason. The man scores when he wants and is a real weapon offensively. He can now be found for just 6,500 coins.
Leroy Sané
Who would have thought that Leroy Sané would drop in price so fast? The Bayern star can currently be found for a smooth 10,000 coins. An insane price drop when he started at over 100,000 coins. With him, you get a lightning-fast winger from the Bundesliga.
Lautaro Martinez
The striker from Inter Milan brings good values in all relevant offensive stats. With him, you can be sure that you will score at least a few goals. Price: Just over 5,000 coins.
David Alaba
Does your center defense need reinforcement? Grab David Alaba from Bayern Munich! He is equipped with decent speed and brings good defensive and passing stats. The price is currently around 6,600 coins.
Douglas Costa
Looking for a trickier alternative? Douglas Costa also costs just over 5,000 coins. The man is a 5-star skiller, extremely fast, and his finishing is better than his stats might suggest. A real bargain.
Ousmane Dembélé
Another winger who meets all the demands you need: Dembélé is incredibly fast and also a great dribbler. Additionally, he has a “weak” foot with 5 stars. The perfect weapon, and for just 6,000 coins.
Nelson Semedo
Semedo is an extremely fast right-back who also brings good links as a Portuguese in the Premier League. He is extremely popular among many players, and that might play into his price: He currently costs around 6,000 coins.
Christian Eriksen
A number 10 with good passing, shooting, and dribbling stats, who has an overall rating of 85, costs a fortune? Not in Serie A! Here you can get Eriksen for about 9,500 coins. Perfect for your Serie A team.
This is just a selection of exciting bargains below the 10,000-coin mark. There are also players above this threshold who are much better than their price suggests.
As in League of Legends itself, Wild Rift also relies on a runes system. Through this, you can enhance your characters. We at MeinMMO reveal which runes are the strongest for which player types.
What is the runes system? Before starting a match, you assemble a runes set for your champion. These enhance your champions passively and there are various options to choose from, with one from each category:
8 key runes that are particularly strong
6 domination runes
6 resolve runes
6 inspiration runes
From the start, there are templates available, so you never start without runes. However, for some champions, it can be beneficial to deviate from these pre-made sets.
You can do this, for example, before a match by selecting a champion in the menu and then clicking on the sword icon.
Here you can go to the menu to change your runes at your leisure.
The runes set is basically similar to the PC version but has a significant difference: A key rune does not define your further route here. You can therefore combine more freely.
What are the best runes? In this tier list, we would like to provide you with an overview of which runes are best suited for which position and play style.
For this, we have relied on our own experience, the videos from YouTuber ProGuides Wild Rift, and an overview of the runes from Rankedboost.
Keep in mind that for certain champions of the same play style, there might be slightly modified runes sets. But with our list, you should generally not go wrong.
Which key rune should you choose? As a mage, you take the key rune “Electrocute”.
With this rune, you deal additional damage when you hit an opponent three times with an attack or spell within 3 seconds.
Especially champions with many abilities that can hit twice, such as Ahri, Orianna, or Ziggs, benefit greatly from it. There is no real alternative to Electrocute for mages.
Ahri is one of the strongest mages you can currently play in Wild Rift.
Which domination rune should you choose? The strongest domination rune in the game regarding damage is “Brutal”. Brutal provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
All mages basically rely on this rune.
A possible alternative is “Champion”. Champion grants you 10% more damage against champions, but you lose 5% of that every time you die until the bonus is used up. So if you dominate the early game and expect never to die, you have a significant advantage at the start.
Which resolve rune should you choose? Mages usually use “Regeneration” for the resolve rune. This regenerates either 2% health or mana every 3 seconds, depending on which you are missing more proportionally.
Only Fizz is often played with the rune “Hunter – Titan”. It grants additional health and heals you on kills of enemy champions while also giving tenacity.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? For mages, “Manaflow” is by far the best choice. Manaflow increases the maximum mana by up to 300 when you hit champions with abilities often enough.
The best runes for AD carries
Which key rune should you choose? AD carries love the key rune “Fleet Footwork”.
Through this, you receive energy boosts whenever you approach an enemy. The next attack then deals additional damage and provides healing. This rune is particularly suitable for a sustained fight on the lane.
Champions like Ashe, Jhin, Jinx, Varus, or Vayne particularly like using it because they are quite immobile.
However, some champions, like Ezreal or Draven, benefit a bit more from the rune “Conqueror”. With this, you gain adaptive power (up to 5 stacks) every time you attack a champion. For each stack, you add additional attack damage.
However, if you want to dominate in the early game, you should stick to Fleet Footwork.
Ezreal is the strongest AD carry, but difficult to play due to his skill shots.
Which domination rune should you choose? The strongest domination rune in the game regarding damage is “Brutal”. Brutal provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
Basically, everyone uses this as an AD carry.
A possible alternative is “Raising Storm”. This provides attack damage or ability power every 2 minutes. However, it is worth it compared to “Brutal” only after about 8 minutes and does not provide armor penetration.
Which resolve rune should you choose? AD carries usually use “Regeneration” for the resolve rune. This regenerates either 2% health or mana every 3 seconds, depending on which you are missing more proportionally.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? For AD carries, there are two variants, depending on whether you have mana or not:
AD carries with mana use “Manaflow”. Manaflow increases the maximum mana by up to 300 when you hit champions with abilities often enough. This is ideal for Ezreal, Ashe, Jinx, or Varus.
If you have no mana, like with Jhin, “Hunter – Genius” is the right choice. With this, you gain ability haste and additional ability haste when you are involved in kills.
The best runes for bruisers
Which key rune should you choose? Bruisers like Darius, Garen, Jarvan IV, Shyvanna, or Lee Sin are strongest with the key rune “Conqueror”.
With this, you gain adaptive power (up to 5 stacks) every time you attack a champion. For each stack, you deal additional attack damage.
Which domination rune should you choose? The strongest domination rune in the game regarding damage is “Brutal”. Brutal provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
Basically, every bruiser uses it.
There is one exception if you can restrict enemies in their movement as a bruiser, for example, as Olaf or Xin Zhao. Then “Weakness” is the better choice. It ensures that champions you have restricted in movement take 5% more damage for 5 seconds.
Which resolve rune should you choose? Bruisers have two options for this rune.
Option 1 is “Hunter – Titan”. It grants you additional health and heals you on kills of enemy champions while also giving tenacity. This rune is stronger when you get kills more frequently, like with Darius, Jax, or Lee Sin.
The second option is “Spirit Walker”. It grants you 50 health points and -20% on slow effects. It is ideal for characters like Garen, Shyvanna, or Olaf.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? Bruisers generally rely on “Hunter – Genius”. With this, you gain ability haste and additional ability haste when you are involved in kills. This rune is ideal for Darius, Garen, Jax, or Wukong.
In rare cases, “Manaflow” can be an alternative. Manaflow increases the maximum mana by up to 300 when you hit champions with abilities often enough.
The best runes for tanks
Which key rune should you choose? For tanks, the rune varies somewhat depending on the position and champion:
Tanks in the top lane, like Dr. Mundo, Malphite, or Nasus, like to use the rune “Grasp of the Undying”. Through this, they receive additional damage, healing, and permanently more health on hits to champions every 4 seconds.
Tanks that can control enemies, such as Blitzcrank, Alistar, or Amumu, benefit the most from “Aftershock”. Aftershock provides more armor and magic resistance whenever you immobilize a champion. At the same time, it deals AoE damage around you.
On the other hand, Braum relies on “Source of Life”. With this rune, he marks enemy champions by restricting their movement, for example, through his ability 1 or his ultimate. If allies now attack this marked champion, they heal themselves. A must if you’re playing as Braum support.
Malphite is a creature made only of stones. The perfect tank then.
Which domination rune should you choose? For tanks, a lot also depends on whether they can restrict enemies in their movement. If so, “Weakness” is the best domination rune. It ensures that champions you have restricted in their movement take 5% more damage for 5 seconds.
A must for champions like Alistar, Amumu, Braum, Blitzcrank, Mundo, or Malphite.
If you cannot restrict movement, you should rely on “Brutal”. Brutal provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
Which resolve rune should you choose? For pure tanks in the top lane, the rune “Spirit Walker” is worthwhile. It grants you 50 health points and -20% on slow effects. It is ideal for tanks like Dr. Mundo, Malphite, or Singed.
For supporters, on the other hand, the rune “Loyalty” is recommended. With this, you grant protection to yourself and the next allied champion in terms of armor and magic resistance. So you best support your AD carry. This rune is therefore ideal for Braum, Alistar, or Blitzcrank.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? There are several variants for the inspiration rune, also because none fits perfectly:
For some tanks, “Hunter – Genius” is recommended. With this, you gain ability haste and additional ability haste when you are involved in kills. This is beneficial for characters like Dr. Mundo.
Tanks that consume a lot of mana should rely on “Manaflow”. Manaflow increases the maximum mana by up to 300 when you hit champions with abilities often enough. This is good for Nasus or Malphite.
For supporters like Braum, Alistar, or Blitzcrank, “Pack Hunter” is the best choice. With this, allies near you gain +2% movement speed. Additionally, you earn extra gold when you and an ally take down an enemy together.
The best runes for healers
Which key rune should you choose? Supporters who focus on healing or magic damage should choose the key rune “Benefee”.
This sends a Benefee to the enemy with attacks and abilities, dealing damage to them and granting allies a shield.
These champions include Soraka, Janna, Nami, Seraphine, Sona, or even support Lux.
Soraka is a classic support and brings healing for her AD carries.
Which domination rune should you choose? For healers, it also depends on whether you can restrict enemies’ movements. If so, “Weakness” is advisable. It ensures that champions you have restricted in their movement take 5% more damage for 5 seconds.
This rune is ideal for Janna or Seraphine.
Healers who also deal damage are best served with “Brutal”. It provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
Which resolve rune should you choose? For supporters, the rune “Loyalty” is recommended. With this, you grant protection to yourself and the next allied champion in terms of armor and magic resistance. So you best support your AD carry.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? For supporters, “Pack Hunter” is the best choice. Through this, allies near you gain +2% movement speed. Additionally, you earn extra gold when you and an ally take down an enemy together.
The best runes for assassins
Which key rune should you choose? Among assassins, there are two types of key runes.
Assassins with many abilities, like Zed or Akali, rely on “Electrocute”. With this rune, you deal additional damage when you hit an opponent three times with an attack or spell within 3 seconds.
Assassins that lean more towards bruisers, like Yasuo or Camille, use “Conqueror”. With this, you gain adaptive power (up to 5 stacks) every time you attack a champion. For each stack, you deal additional attack damage.
Zed is probably the most famous assassin in LoL and also makes an appearance in Wild Rift.
Which domination rune should you choose? The strongest domination rune in the game regarding damage is “Brutal”. Brutal provides additional attack damage and armor penetration or additional ability damage and magic penetration.
Basically, every assassin uses it.
Which resolve rune should you choose? Assassins often use the rune “Hunter – Titan”. It grants you additional health and heals you on kills of enemy champions while also giving tenacity. It is particularly strong on Akali.
However, you can also rely on “Spirit Walker”. It grants you 50 health points and -20% on slow effects. As an assassin, you particularly want to avoid slows.
Which inspiration rune should you choose? Assassins rely on “Hunter – Genius”. With this, you gain ability haste and additional ability haste when you are involved in kills.
The chance for Shiny Celebi in Pokémon GO has been available since December 14th. The event for the movie “Secrets of the Jungle” started early in the morning and brings many bonuses.
On Monday morning (December 14th), the event for the Pokémon movie “Secrets of the Jungle” started. The event had already caused a stir days ago, as you can obtain Shiny Celebi.
We will show you all the important information about the event so that you don’t miss anything.
New research and the return of Jessie and James
When does it start? On Monday morning, December 14th, at 08:00 local time, these bonuses will be activated.
A new research: A limited-time research will appear in Pokémon GO. If you successfully complete it, you can expect an encounter with Shiny Celebi. You have been able to catch Celebi since August 2018. The fact that it is now catchable as a shiny form is new.
The research will be guided by Jessie and James, whom you know from Team GO Rocket.
Jessie and James as opponents: With their Meowth balloon, Jessie and James are causing trouble in Pokémon GO again. It is still unclear how long they will stay. They have a different Shadow Pokémon with them.
Free in the shop: Check out the Style Shop in Pokémon GO to receive free outfits from Jessie and James after the event starts.
Research Pikachu
When does it come? From Monday (December 14th) at 08:00 to Monday (December 21st) at 22:00 local time.
What is it? The Pikachu in its research form can be found in the wild and, with luck, as Shiny.
It will also appear in the Spotlight Hour on Tuesday.
If you take a snapshot during the event time, Jessie and James may appear in it.
New spawns in the wild, raids, and from eggs + Shiny
When does it come? From December 14th at 08:00 to December 17th at 22:00 local time.
Wild: In the wild, you will frequently encounter Hoothoot, Blanas, Rotomurf, Waumboll, and with luck, Fermicula.
Geronimatz and its evolution Washakwil
Raids: During the event time, Slurpuff, Flunkifer, Libelldra, Geronimatz, and more will battle in raids.
5-km eggs: From the 5-km eggs, Fluffeluff, Kussilla, Elekid, Magby, Mobai, and Geronimatz will hatch.
When? On December 25th from 08:00 to 22:00 local time.
What happens then? On Christmas Day, balloons with Jessie and James will appear more frequently. More information about this event will follow during December.
How do you like the events in December and beyond? Do you think Pokémon GO is doing everything right with its events or is it too much/too little for you? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War many players are currently intentionally losing their matches. Among them are also well-known and big YouTubers. The reason for this is a protest against “Skill-based Matchmaking” (SBMM).
Why are players playing poorly? Players are intentionally losing matches and allowing themselves to be killed disproportionately often to artificially worsen their statistics. Some leave the matches with a severely negative KD ratio.
Even the YouTuber ChainFeeds is participating, as he states in a tweet. ChainFeeds has over 436,000 subscribers on YouTube and regularly shows content about Call of Duty.
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According to gamingintel.com, entire lobbies are reportedly applying this method. The apparent reason for this is a protest against the matchmaking system of Call of Duty, the so-called “Skill-based Matchmaking” or SBMM.
This is the purpose: Players achieve through reverse boosting that they end up in lobbies with significantly weaker players. The SBMM determines based on the player’s recent performances which matches they will be placed in next.
So, those who lose overwhelmingly multiple times and play poorly will eventually end up in a lobby with absolute beginners and “weaker” players. However, as they are actually significantly stronger, the better players can here accumulate thousands of points or even snag rare achievements.
The CoD insider Tom Henderson impressively shows this with a screenshot:
SBMM has been a topic of discussion in the CoD community for years. It ensures that players always play according to their performance and therefore must basically always perform at full capacity.
For weaker players, this usually allows for a more balanced gameplay experience. However, stronger players feel obliged to always use the best tactics and weapons instead of being able to play casually.
Where is this leading? Already during the alpha of Cold War the Head of Technology Martin Donlon commented on SBMM. He said at the time that this system is something that can be adjusted fluidly and is not something that simply exists or does not exist.
In the past, however, SBMM has been maintained in Call of Duty. For the larger portion of players, it seems to be no problem, even though it leads to ongoing discussions. Furthermore, the developers themselves apparently have little say in this matter.
The holidays are getting closer, and so is the Winterfest in Fortnite: Battle Royale. What could Winterfest 2020 bring to the game? Here you will see some hints and comparisons to the past Christmas event.
It should soon be festive in Fortnite, and in the past years, this has always been celebrated with a special event. What could Epic have planned for the holidays in 2020?
Winterfest 2019 Recap
What kind of event was that? For 2 weeks, players could experience a cool event in Fortnite that revolved around Christmas and gifts. The menu featured an entire section dedicated to the Winterfest lodge, where players could visit and open a gift daily.
Players could open a gift daily
In the 14 gifts were cool cosmetics and even 2 skins, all offered for free to all players. If someone was traveling during the holidays, they had 1 week to open all gifts afterward, so they wouldn’t miss out on the free items. There were:
Skins
Picks
Gliders
Loading screens
Weapon wraps
Back bling
Emote
Trap effect
There were also Christmas challenges: Like every year, there were challenges that put us in the festive mood. In 2019, Epic had a fun idea for how to unlock the new tasks.
There was a Christmas stocking located in the lodge from which players could draw a few challenges daily. Completing the tasks rewarded players with an additional 16 festive items.
How did the map change for Christmas? In keeping with the mood, the map was also decorated accordingly. Christmas trees were set up everywhere, and the houses were adorned with decorations. The snow completed the picture and allowed players to immerse themselves in the joyful time.
The big Fortnite Christmas tree from last year with a llama as the star
How will the Winterfest take place this year?
What hints are there for Fortnite Christmas 2020? Epic has not yet announced when or if there will be a Winterfest event at all. However, it seems likely, as there has been a special event in the game for the holidays every year so far.
The Winterfest 2019 started on December 18th and lasted until January 7th with the extension. So it could be very possible that it will take place around this time again.
There has been a special event for Christmas in Fortnite every year
The data miner HYPEX found a leak in the Fortnite data some time ago about what we can expect for Christmas. According to the leaker, we might get a special snowman NPC that gives us missions. Now that there are various characters on the map, this assumption doesn’t seem so unlikely anymore.
These Christmas skins have already been leaked: For the festival, the right outfit is, of course, essential. Fortnite continues to supply us with skins that match the theme. Some of the known skins from previous Christmases have already appeared in the item shop.
Data miners, however, found more Christmas skins in the data that have never been seen in Fortnite before. Including a gingerbread version of Renegade Raider and Fishstick as a Christmas tree, which have already appeared in the item shop. They shared the finds on Twitter:
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We will continue to update the article for you as soon as more information about Winterfest 2020 is available. Until then, players can still explore the map, which has been significantly changed at the start of Season 5. Find your best landing spots before winter sets in and everything is festively redecorated.
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Are you looking for hardware deals or affordable offers before Christmas for gaming PCs or consoles? We review offers at Amazon, MediaMarkt, and more, and present you with daily deals related to gaming, such as headsets, mice, and keyboards. We will also show you which games you can currently get cheaply or for free.
What is it about? In the last days, there have already been exciting offers with Black Friday and Cyber Week. But there will also be a few deals for gamers or interested parties in the coming weeks leading up to Christmas.
The article presents you with a selection of the best offers. If you are still looking for a Christmas gift idea, a game, or an upgrade for your gaming PC, then check here.
The most interesting offers from December 13
Before Christmas, there are plenty of interesting offers for gamers. Since Monday, Amazon has been running the “Last-Minute” deals, and MediaMarkt has an Advent calendar. We present to you the most interesting offers from December 13, 2020.
ZELOTES Vertical Mouse:This is a vertical mouse from the manufacturer Zelotes. It offers a vertical, ergonomic design and is intended to be comfortable to use for long periods at the PC. The mouse also provides 4 adjustable DPI values between 1200 and 3200.
MeinMMO author Schuhmann considers his vertical mouse to be the best purchase for his PC. With this, he has been able to solve issues like tension in his forearms.
The mouse offers a pleasant grip and ergonomics, and with 1.8 meters, the connection cable is also long enough. However, the two additional buttons in the thumb area are somewhat positioned too far forward. Due to its large shape, the mouse is also more suitable for large hands.
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HyperX Duo – PS4 Controller Charger:This is a charging station for PS4 controllers. It allows two PS4 controllers to be charged simultaneously via the EXT port. The device itself is kept very simple and only features a battery status indicator on the front.
On Amazon, the device has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 659 reviews. It is praised for its good build quality and simple functionality. Currently, you can get the device for €16.49 (€24.99), saving you 34%. According to Geizhals.de, this is currently the cheapest offer for the charging station that you can find as of now (December 13, 2020).
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LOGITECH Slim Folio Pro Keyboard Case:
The keyboard case from Logitech for iPads offers a well-made keyboard with backlighting. It also features iOS special keys and connects via Bluetooth to the tablet.
According to Notebookcheck , it is a good keyboard for Mac users looking for an affordable alternative to the original. The build quality is very high, and the keyboard offers a pleasant typing experience.
However, a disadvantage is the high weight of the keyboard-case combination and the maximum adjustable angle of the tablet. If that doesn’t bother you, you can get a very good keyboard for under 100 euros that is also suitable for frequent typists.
At MediaMarkt, you currently pay €88.89 (€105.94), saving 16%. Alternatively, you can save a bit more at Mindfactory. Here, you currently pay €79.95 for the keyboard case combination.
LG OLED 55CX9LA (55 inches): The CX OLED series from manufacturer LG offers extensive features and excellent picture quality – whether you’re gaming or watching movies.
With FreeSync and G-Sync support and a 120 Hz refresh rate, gamers also get a fluid and responsive image. The testers from Rtings.com rated the TV very well for movies (9.3/10) and gaming (9.1/10).
We consider the CX OLED series from LG to be among the currently best TVs for the Xbox Series X and PS5. Currently, there is a special bundle at MediaMarkt: When you buy a TV, you also get:
LG UBK90 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
LG TONE Free FN4 (HBS-FN4), in-ear True Wireless headphones
as a bonus. The offer is valid until December 21, 2020. If you are indeed looking for a very good TV, you should check out the LG OLED 55CX9LA.
More exciting offers: If you are still looking for games for your PC or console, you should check out the current offer at Amazon. There is currently a “3 games for the price of 2” offer. Here you can find some interesting games for the cold season:
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World of Warcraft is full of challenges, and if those aren’t enough, you just create your own. Like the paladin TracerFPS. He has mastered the dungeon The Other Side, but completely wrong – and on purpose.
This is how he played The Other Side: TracerFPS played The Other Side on mythic difficulty, alone and without wielding a weapon. Normally, such a dungeon requires five players.
Although since Season 1 of Shadowlands the keystone dungeons have been available, mythic dungeons are still a challenge for many players. Completing these dungeons alone is already an art, but doing it without a weapon is truly impressive.
Who is the player? TracerFPS runs a small YouTube channel and streams on Twitch, where he usually showcases Fortnite or Valorant and similar games. World of Warcraft is thus an unusual exception for his content.
This is how he did it: Like Rextroy, TracerFPS played a protection paladin, meaning a tank. Since he does not use a weapon, he had to rely on the talent “Blessed Hammer”. This replaces “Hammer of the Righteous” and does not require an equipped weapon.
With this ability, he was able to generate the holy power needed to cast “Word of Glory” and continuously heal himself. For preparation, he also obtained:
several potions and flasks
armor sets
tomestones to switch talents
the trinket “Bloodsoaked Scale” from Hakkar, which deals damage in the area and grants a shield
Additionally, TracerFPS is a member of the Kyrian, the best covenant for protection paladins. They grant him the ability “Divine Toll”, with which he can cast “Shield of Vengeance” on multiple targets in his vicinity.
With an item level of 193 (182 without weapon), he is also significantly above the average of players currently. For some bosses, however, he still needed several hours. A summary of his run can be found in the video embedded here:
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Is there more to come? Now that both the raid and the mythic keystone dungeons are available, such crazy achievements will likely occur even more frequently in the future.
In the past, it has happened that players completed a +20 dungeon solo, but only quite late in the expansion. Since Shadowlands is still in its early stages, it remains exciting to see what these players will accomplish in the new expansion.
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The gaming platform Steam set a new record. Over 24 million users were online at the same time. One reason for this is the release of Cyberpunk 2077. But other games are also experiencing positive growth right now.
What happened? On December 12 at around 4:00 PM our time, there were 24,776,635 users online at the same time on Steam. This surpassed the previous record of nearly 24.5 million users from March 2020.
At that time, the platform from Valve primarily benefited from the strong restrictions associated with the coronavirus worldwide. There were no new major titles or highlights occurring in March.
This time, however, the record coincided with the release of the currently most successful game on Steam. And it is likely that this record will be broken again soon.
The number of active users (blue) and players (red) on Steam (via SteamDB).
Cyberpunk 2077 hits instantly, even on Steam
Why is Steam setting the record now? On December 10, Cyberpunk 2077 was released and made an immediate impact on Steam. At peak times, over one million players were online at the same time.
This magical mark has only been reached by a few titles on Steam so far, and Cyberpunk 2077 is the first single-player game ever to achieve this (via PCGamesN). It regularly occupies the number 1 spot in the Steam charts.
But alongside Cyberpunk, other games are also performing well on Steam right now.
Apex Legends starts strong, and Destiny and CS:GO help too
Which games are also doing well? On November 4, the battle royale Apex Legends was released on Steam. It was a surprise success in 2019, but played a lesser role in 2020.
However, the release on Steam went very positively. On the first day, Apex peaked at 88,000 simultaneous players. Since then, nearly 100,000 players have been playing simultaneously almost every day in the currently running Season 7, which our author Jürgen Horn is enjoying a lot.
Apex Legends is colorful and action-packed. If you’re looking for a free battle royale, you’ll find it here and it has been playable on Steam since November.
Another success factor for Steam is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The shooter has been one of the most successful titles on the platform since 2016 and got a significant boost when it switched to Free2Play in December 2018. On December 12, more than one million people played CS:GO at peak times, placing the game just behind Cyberpunk.
The third major game in this constellation is Destiny 2. With the new expansion Beyond Light, the game almost matched its all-time record from its release in November 2019. On December 12, nearly 90,000 players were online at peak.
Somewhat less successful than Destiny 2 on the record day were:
How significant is the impact of COVID-19? One aspect that likely played a role in the user record is the restrictions due to COVID-19.
These were tightened again in many countries in October, November, and December, leading to more time spent at home. The cold season, which is currently affecting regions like Europe and America, also contributes to more people staying indoors.
Exactly these factors, combined with the aforementioned games, could lead to the user record being broken in the coming days and potentially even today, on December 13. At the moment, at 11:30 AM, significantly more users are active than the previous day.
Multiplayer games are particularly successful on Steam. We will reveal to you which free MMOs had the most players on the platform recently:
Update December 13: The ban of RowdyRogan was issued. The whole action was planned and part of a challenge set for the candidates of FaZe5 for joining the FaZe Clan.
On the Twitch channel “RowdyRogan”, you can actually watch gameplay of Call of Duty: Warzone from a 6-year-old who often plays the Battle Royale with his father. However, the boy in elementary school was banned from CoD live on stream.
What happened? On December 9, a young Twitch streamer and his father played a round of Call of Duty: Warzone on their joint Twitch channel “RowdyRogan”.
Just as they were about to start a duo match again, the fateful message popped up for the 6-year-old Rogan: “Account permanently banned”. The two posted the corresponding scene from the stream on Twitter:
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As some of you may know, Rogan was banned in the stream of Warzone last night. We are currently trying to handle the situation together with the team and will keep you updated. Thank you for all your support. #FreeRogan
Father and son appear visibly affected by the ban. The young Rogan leaves the room dejectedly, and the father is also upset by it.
Who is RowdyRogan? Rogan and his father refer to themselves as “RowdyRogan” on their social media channels. On Twitch, the channel description states that Rogan is the youngest sponsored player ever.
At just 5 years old, he caught attention with his Warzone gameplay and is part of “FaZe5”. This is a kind of recruitment department of the big FaZe Clan, which, for example, has a team in the “Call of Duty League”. Rogan is currently among the Top 20 candidates who have a chance for a full entry into the e-sports organization.
Besides Twitch, he also runs a YouTube channel with his father.
Why was the ban issued? Currently, one can only speculate about this. Activision Blizzard has not yet issued a statement regarding the permanent ban according to Rogan’s father.
In their terms of use, Activision states that they reserve the right to inform affected players about the reason for a ban or not. However, the most obvious reason could actually be his age.
According to the terms of use of Activision, players aged 13 and older may use their products. With parental supervision, even younger. However, there are different rules for creating and using an Activision account. Here it states:
According to the required age rating or other restrictions, you may only create an Activision account if you (i) are at least 18 years old and considered a “natural person” of the country in which you reside, or (ii) your parents or guardians read and accept this agreement and Activision’s privacy policy in your and their own interest if you are between 13 and 18 years old.
This paragraph reads as if players under the age of 13 are not allowed to use an Activision account. Since this account is necessary for playing Warzone, younger players are likely excluded from the Battle Royale.
Incorrect personal information on the Activision account can also lead to a ban. If incorrect data was entered during creation or if someone uses another person’s account as their primary account, that could also lead to a ban.
What do you think about the issue of young players in first-person shooters like Call of Duty? Do you think children should be protected from the scenes in the game, or is it solely the parents’ decision what they present to their child?
Leaks for Christmas 2020 in Fortnite: Battle Royale show the return of a powerful vehicle. Winter skins are also on the way.
When does Christmas start in Fortnite? It is currently assumed that Patch 15.10 will contain the start of the Winterfest 2020. The update is expected on Tuesday or Wednesday (December 15 or 16). However, the developers at Epic Games have not yet provided an exact start date for the event.
Planes for Christmas 2020 in Fortnite?
This is what the leak shows: On Twitter, content creator Happy Power shared a leaked video about Fortnite. He claims to have seen it from the well-known Fortnite streamer SPT083, who apparently shared the video in his stream.
The video clearly shows a plane flying over a snowy map. The map is planted with fir trees adorned with colorful Christmas ornaments. During its flight, the plane drops gifts.
Two new skins? Beneath the plane, two characters can be seen hiding in the snow behind the fir trees. These are likely skins that could be unlocked for Christmas. One is a candy cane with a mustache and a nasty-looking snowman.
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The planes offered a completely new gaming experience with dogfights in the air. However, fans quickly demanded nerfs. The vehicles were simply too powerful:
Co-pilots could easily fire downwards from the plane
The pilot had a minigun with unlimited ammunition
The planes could simply crash through buildings and destroy them without taking damage
As data miner Twea shows on Twitter, the biplanes are likely coming back for Christmas. In the tweet, you can find the line with the name SantaBiplaneVehicle.
Keep in mind that it is still unclear if the planes will really come into the game for Christmas. Until Epic Games officially confirms it, the Christmas plans for the game could still change.
We will keep you updated on MeinMMO about Fortnite and its big winter event.
Would you be happy about the planes, or do you think they are just far too strong and have no place in Fortnite?
The MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is known and loved for its deep storylines. The latest quests of the game take a drastic turn that has sparked real hatred in MeinMMO author Irina Moritz.
Why do you play video games? I bet the answer to this question for many here is probably “Because I have fun and want to distract myself from everyday life” or at least something similar. I feel the same way. Particularly in FFXIV, I log in regularly because it gives me a good feeling while playing.
You play as the Warrior of Light, who protects the weak and saves the world. The story is not without dark moments and I have shed tears during the cutscenes, but in many cases, there is a happy ending.
However, not in the new quest series from Werlyt. This one is far more brutal than anything that has happened in FFXIV so far. Responsible for that is one NPC who has immediately catapulted to the top of my hated characters.
Attention: There are heavy spoilers for the storyline about the “Battle of Werlyt”
By no means “The quest series sounds cool!”
This is what the Werlyt quest is about: The quests start with the player being asked for help by an old enemy. Gaius Baelsar contacts us and warns of a new threat: Garlemald has resumed its weapon program and is building new annihilation machines based on the design of the Ultima Weapon.
Of course, our task is to destroy these combat machines before they can cause great harm. I was incredibly excited about the quest series right from the announcement for several reasons:
The quests revolve around the NPC Gaius (van) Baelsar, whom I find really cool
The enemies in the quests are Weapons from FFVII, like Ruby or Emerald. And I’m an old FF nerd who enjoys such nostalgia stuff
The premise of the quests was excitingly set up as it promised the return of many cool elements from the FFXIV lore. For example, the lost heart of Sabik could have reappeared, and we would learn what happened to the shattered VII Legion of Garlemald
All in all, I was very much looking forward to the quests.
Many years ago, the Ultima Weapon was the final boss of the base story of “A Realm Reborn”
The crux of the quests: The starting situation of the quests sounds like a typical Final Fantasy scenario: There are the villains, get rid of them.
Throughout the story, however, you get to know the involved NPCs. They are 5 young Au Ra friends who are all orphans. Their parents died during the conquest of Werlyt by Garlemald and the kids were taken in and raised by the then Legatus Gaius van Baelsar.
These young people are now part of the army and are pilots of the Weapons that are sent against us in battle. And right after the first fight against the Ruby Weapon, we learn that this is not a pretty fate.
The pilot of the Weapon has the option to activate the “Oversoul mode.” It grants the Weapon new powerful abilities and boosts performance. However, the costs are terrible.
This is what has happened to the pilot of the Ruby Weapon when she activated the Oversoul mode
The Oversoul mode directly interferes with the soul. The pilot’s consciousness, their entire personality, is “overwritten” and replaced with another one that was preprogrammed in the Weapon.
It is a terrible and agonizing process that also transforms the body into a slimy blue monster that is fused with the machine.
Throughout the quests, one pilot after another activates the Oversoul mode because they hope it will give them a chance in battle against me. In vain.
“I swear, I’ll kill him myself!”
There are two main aspects that make the Werlyt quests so well done for me. The first is clearly Gaius’s kids. The Au Ra pilots sacrifice themselves and endure abuse so that others do not have to take their place.
It hit me even harder when I learned what happens to them when they activate the Oversoul mode of the Weapons. Compared to the many different ways of dying that occur in FFXIV, this is definitely one of the nastiest.
Of course, it did not help to know that the activation of Oversoul is my fault. If they want to confront the mighty Warrior of Light, they must trigger the mode; otherwise, they have absolutely no chance.
The children that Gaius adopted still call him “Father,” even though they are now young adults.
This is Valens van Varro: The second aspect is the main antagonist of Werlyt, Legatus of the VII Legion Valens van Varro. The Weapon project and the experiments were resumed on his orders and are conducted under his supervision. And let me tell you, I have never encountered such a bastard in FFXIV until now.
While watching the cutscenes of the quests, I was horrified and couldn’t close my mouth. The psychopath delighted in emotionally abusing and traumatizing children right in front of me, torturing other characters and conducting horrific human experiments.
The one scene that broke me focused on a small family that was kidnapped for experiments. The father was placed in a capsule that was supposed to simulate the Oversoul of the still incomplete Diamond Weapon.
In another scene, Valens forced small children to torture a man with glowing iron
The poor man was promised that his family would be released if he participated in the experiment. And so he entered the capsule, where his soul was torn apart and overwritten with another one.
While he was suffering incredible agony, he screamed to his family, “I love you, I’m sorry!”, while his wife and small daughter watched him become a monster. When the transformation was completed and the experiment failed, he was “disposed of.” But instead of releasing the family, they were next in line for the experiment.
When one of the scientists remarked that Valens had promised to release the family, he started laughing hysterically. That was the moment when I lost it with the “nice Warrior of Light.” I wished Valens all the torture methods I could think of.
That was the moment when I would have liked to twist Valens’s neck
One of the people I was in a voice chat with even said, “Wow Irie, you’re really pissed at him.” And “pissed” wasn’t even the right word for it. Valens is indeed one of the very few characters I truly despise.
And I’m sure the developers aimed for exactly that.
It’s over. The damage is done.
“But Irie,” some of you might say, “There have always been cruel moments in FFXIV. Remember how Zenos slaughtered the Ala Mhigo resistance? Or all the people killed by the Sin Eaters?”
And you are right. However, such personal, intimate, and raw cruelty like in Werlyt is rather rare in FFXIV. It works on an emotional level so much better.
The graphic transformation of Tesleen into a Sin Eater has given half the FFXIV community nightmares
The moment when Kai-Shirr was ordered by Vauthry to cut off his own arm and none of the present defended him was horrifying
Almost the entire backstory of Yotsuyu, for which many players did not see her as a monster anymore but felt sorry for her
These short “Holy shit” shock moments are what truly stand out in FFXIV for me. They are always tied to individual characters and are usually sparingly used. The game lulls you into security with the power of friendship and light, only to then hit you with a real nasty awakening.
Cruelty hits hard when it’s personal and directed at individual positive characters. Just like with Tesleen in the Shadowbringers story.
In Werlyt, these shock moments come thick and fast, and Valens plays a central role. Even though FFXIV has a good number of jerk NPCs like Asahi or Illbert, he really takes it up a notch.
It doesn’t really matter how the quests end. The kids in the cutscenes will carry the emotional trauma with them for a long time, the Au Ra pilots died a terrible death. Even if there are survivors left and one wins in the end, I won’t be able to feel happy about it.
It’s over; the damage cannot be repaired, and I am partially to blame. This gives the Werlyt quests a different, very bitter feeling compared to the at least hopeful “feel-good” story of FFXIV.
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What could happen next? As already hinted at in the last cutscenes, we are likely to be fighting against the Diamond Weapon in the next part of the story. However, the important question here is: Who will be at the controls?
Valens himself is out. He is too cowardly and only wants a mindless slave to steer the weapon for him. So the only ones left as candidates are Gaius’s last two kids, Alphons and Allie. Personally, I tend to think Allie will be the last pilot, but it has never been easy to speculate correctly in the quest series so far.
In the next major update 5.5, we will likely see the conclusion of the storyline and find out what happens to the characters.
Until then, I hope that the FFXIV team gives me this satisfaction and lets Valens suffer properly.
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In Pokémon GO, the second day of the Community Days in December 2020 is taking place today. We are showing you the most important information about Shinies, tickets, and Pokémon in the wild.
What happens in the game? Today, on December 13, 2020, the second day of the Community Days in December is taking place. This is the last Community Day event in the year 2020. To help you make the most of the event, we provide you with an overview of the key information.
The current bonuses
The Shinies
Buy ticket – Yes or No?
Which bonuses are active today?
When does it run? From 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM today, you will receive the following bonuses in the game.
Spawns and Shinies: The following species will appear significantly more frequently in the wild during the event. Niantic also increased the Shiny chances for these Pokémon. Trainers had great success with numerous Shiny catches on the first day. It is reasonable to assume that this will remain successful on day 2 as well.
Charmander
Electabuzz
Magmar
Magikarp
Porygon
These bonuses are still active: Today, you will again receive double Stardust for catching Pokémon. Combined with incense, which is more effective and lasts for 3 hours, you can take advantage of this and fill your dust reserves.
Additionally, the distance required to hatch eggs is reduced by half. However, the chance of Shinies from the wild is reportedly significantly higher. Trainers have reported that they did not notice any significant increases in Shiny chances from eggs on Saturday.
Eggs: In the 2 km eggs, you can find the following specimens:
Croagunk
Shinx
Treecko
Torchic
Squirtle
Swablu
Snivy
Dratini
Deino
Chespin
and Fennekin
Raids andMega-Raids: The following opponents can be found in raids. They will remain until tonight at 10:00 PM:
Croagunk
Shinx
Treecko
Torchic
Squirtle
Swablu
Snivy
Dratini
Deino
Chespin
and Fennekin
In Mega Raids, you will encounter Mega Charizard X more frequently during the event.
What is it? In the Pokémon GO shop, you can buy a ticket for the Community Day for about 99 cents. It is divided into four chapters with three quests each and only requires you to catch certain Pokémon. These are Pokémon that will spawn more frequently during the Community Day.
The tasks are therefore quite simple. The rewards, however, are significant. You can look forward to
Is it worth it? Particularly the two Premium TMs as rewards make this ticket purchase interesting for trainers. With the Premium TMs, your Pokémon can learn moves that are no longer available. These are attacks that were once in the game but then became unavailable to learn. Often, these are very strong attacks, making a Premium TM worthwhile.
Those who want to teach their Pokémon such moves will have the opportunity through this ticket.
Even today, Wrath of the Lich King (WotLK) is still considered by many players to be the best expansion that World of Warcraft has ever had. Now Shadowlands is here and is the fastest-selling PC game of all time. MeinMMO author and WoW expert Benedict Grothaus examines whether Shadowlands can perhaps surpass WotLK.
I have been playing World of Warcraft continuously for almost 16 years now. I still have fond memories of Wrath of the Lich King, even though I was younger back then.
Burning Crusade is still personally the better addon for me. Nevertheless, WotLK is the expansion that remains one of the best in the community’s memory and serves as a benchmark – even though Blizzard introduced features at the time that led to huge discussions, such as the dungeon browser or hero classes.
At the release of Shadowlands, many players were skeptical and still are today. This is evident from the comments here on MeinMMO, where readers predict a poor future for the MMORPG.
But did WoW really reach its peak with WotLK and then surpass it? Or can Shadowlands connect to a time that many players seem to miss?
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First of all: Since WotLK was released over 12 years ago and since then the official website and forum of WoW have been revised several times, it is now nearly impossible to capture the voices of the community from back then. Therefore, I am sharing my memories, which I will keep as objective as possible.
But wait: Wasn’t Burning Crusade better? According to the numbers and in my opinion yes. However, Burning Crusade was still more oriented towards hardcore players back then. With WotLK, this changed; the game became easier for newcomers and “casuals” and generally attracted more players.
Burning Crusade was the first expansion of WoW and thus has a special place in memory.
According to Blizzard, World of Warcraft reached its peak with WotLK in October 2010, with 12 million subscribers, just before the release of Cataclysm (via Time.com). This makes WotLK considered by many players and the general consensus the best addon WoW has ever had.
Moreover, the contents of Wrath of the Lich King are still considered some of the best that World of Warcraft has to offer – and some are still in some form of play today.
What Made WotLK So Good?
The best raids in the game: There are several points I fondly remember about WotLK. The most important ones are likely the raids Naxxramas and Icecrown Citadel.
The Icecrown Citadel brought us the Lich King, the greatest villain from Warcraft and a reminder of Warcraft 3. Like some others back then, I also started with Warcraft 3 and was thrilled that we could fight Arthas in person.
Arthas Menethil, the Lich King, is one of the most well-known figures from Warcraft.
The fight itself is still one of the best there is and consistently wipes unprepared groups in timewalking events. The story of Warcraft 3 finally reaches a conclusion with this fight that fans have wished for. This was a defining moment in the memories of many players.
Features That Shaped WoW
Enduring features in World of Warcraft: WotLK introduced several features that are still included in WoW today and have evolved over time. The most important ones are:
the dungeon browser, which provided players with a quick and convenient way to find dungeons. No more endless searching for the entrance.
Hero classes, a new, “stronger” type of character class that started at a higher level. Back then, there were the Death Knights and then with Legion the Demon Hunters.
heroic raids. Strictly speaking, there weren’t heroic raids in WotLK in the form we know today, but back then there were already “hard modes” that could make individual bosses harder and raids for 10 and 25 players. Today you know that as “flex raid” and the difficulties normal, heroic and mythic.
Especially the dungeon browser and death knights back then as well as the demon hunter later generated fierce criticism and loud discussions. I won’t go into the pros and cons here, but you can hold whatever opinion you want: Both helped make World of Warcraft what it is today. At least, without the dungeon browser, WoW would be different today and probably have fewer players.
Shadowlands Challenges the Title – and Has a Good Chance
How does Shadowlands fare? On November 24, 2020, Shadowlands, the 8th expansion of World of Warcraft, was finally released. The addon quickly became the fastest-selling PC game of all time.
Despite initial skepticism and criticism from some players, Shadowlands apparently attracts both veterans and new players. And rightly so, because Shadowlands builds on many mechanics and contents that made WoW so good in its time and improves them.
Moreover, legendary items are making a return. These are the most powerful items in the game, which you can “easily” craft in Shadowlands. Legendarys were first introduced in Legion as a feature. Generally, in my opinion, Shadowlands borrows several features from Legion and makes them better:
Torghast reminds me of the Mage Tower with its tough challenges or the visions from BfA.
The covenants and their sanctums feel like the order halls from Legion, which already had unique stories and provided me personally with a lot of fun and motivation to play.
And legendaries are… well, legendaries. But better.
With the legendary items, Shadowlands has adopted and improved an old system.
One could now say: “It’s all just copied!”, but so what? They were all good features that I would have liked to continue playing and have missed since their disappearance. And damn, if I can get an improved version of it now, I want it!
Even the first raid Castle Nathria, which came with Season 1 of Shadowlands, reminds me of Karazhan back in BC, my absolute favorite raid. The mechanics and boss designs are wonderful and enjoyable; the aesthetics fit my preferences perfectly. I already have more motivation to raid than I did in BfA or Legion.
What Does Shadowlands Take from WotLK? Shadowlands not only manages to reconnect with old successes in terms of gameplay and features. It also captures the spirit that WotLK embodied back then, in not-so-obvious ways.
A major strength of WotLK was linking nostalgia and memories with new content. Arthas, Naxxramas, Northrend – all of these were things that veterans of the franchise had a close bond with and could get excited about.
Shadowlands does exactly the same. Since we are in the realm of the dead, it is possible to reunite with many characters that players had long considered lost forever. Uther, Kael’thas and – once again – Arthas are big names making a return.
148 pages of guides for newcomers and returning players, including an XXL poster. Everything you need to know about dungeons, the new covenants, Torghast and the classes in practical hand.
This could be better: Despite all that Shadowlands does right, there is also criticism of the game. What I can say after almost three weeks is that some of the farming and grind content is starting to annoy me.
The Maw, for instance, bothers me more and more each day because it loses the charm of the new too quickly and simply offers too little variety. Go in, destroy the toys of the Jailer until he gets angry and then run away from his laser. Could be more exciting…
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The Jailer’s butcher shows up early in the game. Who is he actually?
Especially frustrating: Since I am a blacksmith, I urgently need the elethium from the Maw to craft legendary armor for my guild. Elethium can also be found in other ores, but it is so rare there that farming doesn’t seem worthwhile, even if you need it.
The completely revamped professions system is really cool, but such restrictions are very annoying. It somehow feels unfinished when I have to decide whether to participate in activities in the Maw or farm instead – without a mount, because they won’t go into the Maw. As a slow death knight, that’s really frustrating.
Despite the criticism, these are just minor issues and rather whining on a high level. Whether this turns out to be a bigger burden in the future or whether it will be refined remains to be seen.
Is it worth starting with WoW Shadowlands? Listen to it in the MeinMMO podcast
In the latest podcast, we discuss WoW Shadowlands with our guest Marylin Marx from GameStar, what has changed and whether one should return after a long break.
A concrete answer to this question cannot be given at this time. WotLK had over two years to improve, show more features, and respond to the community.
Shadowlands is only a few weeks old and too young to draw a final conclusion. At the moment, I’m having fun; the allure of the new is still very much present, and I’m really excited about what’s to come.
However, until all the content – meaning all raids, dungeons, and patches – are playable, it cannot be said whether WotLK or Shadowlands is the better expansion.
What I can say is: Shadowlands is fun. Like, really. After BfA, which… well, wasn’t quite as good, I am genuinely excited about WoW again, and I know many former players who feel the same way.
Shadowlands is on the right track and takes the very aspects from the past that made WoW so great. This is how an MMORPG should evolve: By keeping good features or improving them further.
I welcome the approach to bridge the gap to the old in order to attract veterans while also bringing in new content so that it doesn’t feel boring or like you’ve seen it all before.
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Some loud voices stamp this as “lazy recycling,” but I can only vehemently disagree. A reunion with old acquaintances is precisely what WoW currently needs. And for new players who are not familiar with all of this, it doesn’t matter whether they meet “new” or “old” characters, as they wouldn’t know either of them.
If Shadowlands continues in this direction, I believe it can replace WotLK. Partly because it builds on past achievements and has better potential at launch. At the very least, it will stand on equal footing with great expansions like WotLK, Burning Crusade, or Legion.
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December has begun and although there are only a few new MMOs and online games, we at MeinMMO can recommend some games to you. Therefore, we have selected 7 titles that are particularly worth checking out in December.
What kind of games are these? The selected games are online games that you can experience with friends or complete strangers. Each selected title receives a major update in December, celebrates its release, or has just received something new at the end of November.
The selected titles on the following pages are a colorful mix, and the order does not reflect any rating. Additionally, on the last page, there will be a brief outlook on what else is happening in December.
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World of Warcraft: Release of the new expansion Shadowlands
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Blizzard Entertainment | Platform: PC | Release Date: November 23, 2004| Model: Pay2Play
What is this game?World of Warcraft is the most well-known MMORPG in Europe and North America. It caters to solo players who want to experience the story, as well as fans of dungeons and raids, which are regularly expanded in the game. It also offers various PvP content.
WoW relies on classic tab-targeting and a timeless comic-style graphics that have been significantly enhanced over time.
Those nostalgic for the old days can enjoy WoW Classic. The practical aspect is that you only need one subscription for both WoW versions.
She is the focus of the new expansion: Sylvanas Windrunner.
These are the highlights of World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft has been steadily expanded over the last 16 years with new areas, classes, races, and gameplay content. Those starting with this MMORPG now will find a huge world to explore:
WoW offers countless quests and exciting stories around well-known villains like Illidan and Arthas, ancient gods, and the battle between Alliance and Horde
There are many areas to explore
Countless dungeons and raids await you
Moreover, there is typical MMO content like crafting, PvP, and even pet battles
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On November 24, the new expansion Shadowlands was released. With it, many changes took place in the game. There are new areas, Covenants, a new story, Torghast as interesting new content, and a level adjustment that reduces the maximum level to 60.
If you level a new character now, you can choose an old “campaign” and experience it on your journey up to level 50. However, that can be a bit confusing. For levels 50 to 60, you will head to the new zones of Shadowlands. Especially players looking for a new MMORPG and who have not tried WoW yet should check out the new leveling experience.
By the way, if you start in December, you are certainly not left behind. The first raid – Castle Nathria – opens its doors on December 9.
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All of you know Ditto, at the latest from Pokémon GO. The small, pink Pokémon that can take on the forms of all kinds of other species. Well, apparently it works as a cozy armchair too.
Japan shows it: For the Pokémon trainers among you who just can’t get enough of the fantasy creatures, there is even furniture for your apartment.
With a Ditto armchair, you can get really close to the little shape-shifter.
In the product presentation, there are a few details about the armchair.
The dimensions:
950 mm wide
800 mm deep
640 mm high
The price of this Pokémon furniture is 25,990 yen, which is about 206 € at the current exchange rate. As can be found on the website rakuten.co.jp, the shipping of the Ditto armchair is supposed to start by the end of December. However, it is currently not shipping outside of Japan.
Whether the product will also be available internationally is still unclear.
What else is there? On the website of rakuten.co.jp, you can find more cool furniture items on the theme of Pokémon. The armchair is also available in the matching, “large” Pokémon Snorlax. This one is similarly sized to Ditto and available for the same price.
Even the Pokéball you see in the Snorlax picture is available for purchase.
And what can you buy here? Through Amazon, there is a large selection of plush Pokémon items. Classic stuffed animals like Squirtle or Ditto can also be found in the German section of Amazon. Large items like a Pikachu figure over 1 meter tall, a Pokémon rug, or a sleepy Snorlax lamp can also be purchased here.
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How about you? Do you also have plush items like stuffed animals, rugs, cushions, or blankets from Pokémon at home, or don’t you like that? Please let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments what you have bought so far.
Maybe you even have some buying tips for trainers looking for a gift for their Pokémon friends right before Christmas.
Those who install League of Legends: Wild Rift on Android or iOS can immediately start with the first matches. However, it is worth checking the settings to see what can be enabled or disabled. Some options can even be crucial for victory in a match.
What settings are these? This article aims to improve your gaming experience in Wild Rift without the need for external input devices. Because even with small adjustments, a lot can be changed.
All settings can be easily made within the game itself, and they will help you improve control and performance. The goal is to deepen the gaming experience even further and give you an advantage over other players.
To make these adjustments, you sometimes need to be in the settings before a match, but sometimes also in a match. This can be a bit confusing. Use the practice mode for the options in a match.
Who is speaking here? I, Alexander Leitsch, have played over 50 matches of Wild Rift since release. With my experience of over 3,000 hours in League of Legends, I know exactly how a round runs optimally for me. This also includes the right settings. I will show you how I quickly improved my gaming experience with a few simple adjustments.
1. High FPS instead of high graphics
In the first step, you should disable the FPS (Frames per Second) cap. To do this, go to “General” in the options outside of a match, then to the “Graphics” section. By default, 60 FPS is disabled in the settings because it can significantly drain your battery. So you are only playing with 30 FPS.
In the same step, you should pay attention to how much power your smartphone has. It may sometimes be necessary to reduce the graphics a bit to achieve better FPS:
Especially set shadows to medium or even low in case of problems
The effect quality and model quality can also be set to medium without causing real losses in quality
Post-processing and outlines are only for adjusted visuals and can easily be turned off
My graphics settings are quite low, even though my smartphone could do more. But performance and FPS are more important.
Why is this important? A higher FPS leads to a smoother gaming experience. You hit your skill shots more reliably. This is important, especially when it comes to ranked matches.
However, always watch the battery consumption and heat development. If your smartphone gets too hot, you should adjust the graphics performance as described above.
2. Portrait Lock
For this step, you need to switch to the control section in the options. There you will find the portrait lock as the first point. With this function, you can easily select an enemy and keep them as an image over your abilities.
This function is disabled by default and should definitely be used by you.
The portrait lock is especially important in team fights.
Why is this important? With a simple click, you can immediately re-target the enemy when necessary. Targeted enemies will be selected both by your auto-attack and your skill shots.
Especially in heated battles, you do not want to have to constantly select an enemy with the auto-attack. Speed matters here, and you get that with the portrait lock.
3. Shrink Scoreboard
Another helpful function is the “halving” of overlays like the scoreboard. On the scoreboard, you see the stats of all players in the match. By default, you see this over the entire screen.
However, if you activate the options ingame (the gear next to the minimap), you can restrict this display to half the screen.
If you shrink the scoreboard, you see more of the action and the map.
Why is this important? You can still see the stats as usual, but at the same time have more space on the screen and see what is happening around you. This is generally useful.
4. Disable Shake Effects
In the same options as with the scoreboard, you can also disable the “shake effects”. These cause the screen to shake.
Why is this important? The shaking distracts from the actual gameplay and can even be disadvantageous if you are prone to motion sickness. The option offers no advantages and should therefore be disabled.
Wild Rift offers you two different methods to cancel abilities:
In variant 1, you need to reach a certain spot on the screen with your finger (default)
For variant 2, you just need to be far enough away from the ability, and it will be automatically canceled
These 2 modes are offered to you by Wild Rift.
Why is this important? Over the course of a match, you will cancel abilities multiple times. Therefore, it is important to find your method for making this cancellation. Personally, I still work with the exact position, but I know players who prefer variant 2.
6. Customize the buttons to your needs
In this point, you have to be active yourself. Because Wild Rift allows you to change almost all content of the interface. In my preview report, I criticized that I have difficulty reaching the summoner spells, as they are positioned too far in the middle by default.
However, you can customize the entire interface according to your wishes under “Options -> Controls -> Customize Buttons”.
Many players, including myself, have placed the Summoner Spells closer to the skills. I have also pulled down the button to cancel skill shots a bit.
In this menu, you can freely move the mini camera and all buttons on the right edge.
Why is this important? To become really good in Wild Rift, you need to be able to control your champion perfectly. This is important so that you can intuitively find, use, and cancel abilities.
So make sure to get acquainted with the buttons.
We have reached the end of the tips. Did they help you? And do you know any other useful settings? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
Wild Rift has just launched, but even now, the developers have given a glimpse of new content:
Anyone looking to dive into the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) on PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox, or Google Stadia can easily make some mistakes. We will tell you which ones you should avoid.
Are you perhaps planning to start playing the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online and want to have a good experience? There are a few mistakes that can easily happen and might cause you some regret later on.
We present 10 of these mistakes so you can avoid them at your entry.
ESO is an MMORPG. That is probably the most important tip for newcomers.
1. ESO is an MMORPG
Do not play ESO like a single-player RPG, but as an MMORPG. Even if many quests can be completed alone and it is on the Mein-MMO list of the best solo-friendly MMORPGs, fellow players can help you progress faster.
Additionally, they will teach you a lot about the gameplay mechanics. Furthermore, some elements like Dark Anchors can only be done together. This is a group event where players must destroy anchors created by the Daedric Prince Molag Bal to subjugate Tamriel.
2. Do not buy Repair Kits from vendors
Repair Kits are important because you can use them to repair your equipment, which you should do regularly. NPC vendors offer these kits at exorbitant prices.
So it’s better to buy them from Guild Merchants (identified by the term “Guild Merchant” in the name), who offer you much cheaper prices. This way, you save a lot of money for more important things.
3. Always pay attention to prices
Guild Merchants often offer items at a lower price, but this does not guarantee that they won’t take advantage of you. Therefore, it’s important to keep an eye on market prices. You should always roughly know what an item is really worth so you never pay too much for it.
To do this, compare prices at the vendors or use the add-on MasterMerchant, which you can download from the site ESOUI. This tracks item flow and gives you the average price of the item.
Curiously, many newbies in ESO take two specific skills, even though they only make sense if you are playing a tank. If you do not plan to play a tank, then you do not need to train these abilities; it would just be a waste of skill points:
Puncture (since it redirects enemies to you)
Inner Fire (also draws enemies to you)
As a damage dealer, you should focus on armor penetration and critical hits at the beginning. As a healer, Rushed Ceremony and Restoring Aura are more beneficial.
5. Be mindful of the gear you buy
It’s tempting to see a new weapon or armor from a vendor that you can use at your newly gained level. It’s unfortunate if this gear becomes obsolete in just a few hours because you progress so quickly.
Save your money for items that you will use in the long term. Look for how much damage they produce or if they have special effects. The price of a weapon often gives a hint about whether you can use it longer.
Buying an item that is just slightly better than your current one because you can use it from a level-up doesn’t make sense.
Even if you level up quickly, do not attempt veteran dungeons right away. They might still be too difficult for you. And that would be a very frustrating experience.
These dungeons won’t “run away” from you. It’s better to wait a bit, find a good group, and tackle them later as a team.
7. Remember to improve your mounts
Look for a Stablemaster in the game (identified by the name tag “Stablemaster”). There it is possible to upgrade your mounts. You can increase their speed, stamina, and the capacity they can carry.
You should do this fairly early in the game, as mounts are really useful and become even more helpful the more you upgrade them.
8. Look for a good guild early
Guilds are extremely useful in ESO. You will always find fellow players for group content or get cheaper gear. Also, remember to join the Undaunted Guild as early as possible (from level 45) to get the Undaunted Keys for your monster set, which is really useful in the game.
9. Allocate your attribute points wisely
In ESO, it is important to specialize. Do you want to focus on Stamina or Magicka? Do not spread the points across both attributes; choose one. This way, you will become powerful in that area more quickly. Combine this best with a race that is suited for your attribute to gain additional bonuses.
Altmer and Bretons offer bonuses to Magicka.
Wood Elves, Orcs, Redguards, Imperials, and Nords provide bonuses to Stamina.
Argonians, Dunmer, and Khajiit offer bonuses to both Stamina and Magicka.
Check if your character has a Mundus activated. Open the character menu and look under active effects. You will find Mundus stones scattered throughout the game world. They are tall, towering rocks with runes on them that you can click to receive a buff.
Simply activate them, and you can use the corresponding effect. Make sure this effect fits your class and play style. It is also possible to place Mundus stones in your houses. Then you don’t have to search for them in the world.
We hope we could help you a little with these tips for starting out in the MMORPG ESO. If you have any more beginner tips, please write them in the comment section.
For Genshin Impact, the next major update is around the corner. It will be released just before Christmas and will bring a new map, new characters, and rewards. We at MeinMMO reveal what is included in Patch 1.2.
What are the highlights of Patch 1.2? The new update, titled “Chalk and Dragons”, primarily focuses on the area Dragonspine. This is the first major new map in Genshin Impact, where you can expect:
Snowy zones, high mountains, and red crystals reminiscent of Dvalin’s corrupt tears
New and unique creatures
New story content that can be played right upon the patch’s release. Additionally, a second story update is planned for mid-January
New rewards in the form of weapons and artifacts
A brand new mechanic: Subzero Climate. This is a temperature system. Your characters lose HP if they stay too long in an area that is too cold, such as at the mountain top
During a livestream, the developers shared initial screenshots of the area. They also revealed further details about the update, including the two new characters you can obtain.
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When does Patch 1.2 come out? The new update arrives on Wednesday, December 23. You can use the Christmas holidays and the time until New Year’s as the perfect opportunity to dive into the new adventures.
2 New Characters through Wishes
What are these characters? The first new character is Albedo, the Chalk Prince (on the title image). He is a 5-star character who uses a sword as his weapon and Geo as his element. He is a young but already famous alchemist from Mondstadt.
The second new character is named Ganyu and also comes from the 5-star category. However, she is a ranged fighter with a bow and the Cryo element. Ganyu is half human and half Adeptus. She hails from the region Liyue.
In the livestream, several new equipment items were shown that you can earn in-game or receive from Wishes.
Especially interesting are the new artifact sets, which also come with their own set bonuses. Both sets have an elemental DMG bonus even with just 2 pieces, making them interesting for characters of the respective elements.
With Patch 1.2, there will also be new weapons, the blueprints of which you can earn in the game. The sword “Festering Desire” can also be obtained through the related event of the patch.
New Mechanics and Events
What else does the update bring? With Patch 1.2, Genshin Impact also introduces a new mechanic that is interesting for multiplayer fans. Finally, a chat function will be added to interact with other players in co-op. Additionally, you can give your friends in the friend list custom names.
You will also see in the character menu starting from 1.2 which materials you need for the ascension of your characters.
What events will there be? Regarding events, three occurrences have been announced to come to the game:
Hypostatic Symphonies is supposed to be an event for veterans where you can fight against enemies with special skills. You should be able to set the difficulties and challenges for the fights yourself.
Lost Riches is new content for casual players where you can search for treasures throughout the game.
With Marvelous Merchandise, the NPC Liben returns, where you can receive new rewards in exchange for ordinary items. This event is also supposed to work in multiplayer now.
In addition to these, the release event “The Chalk Prince and the Dragon” will also take place. Through this, you can earn the new sword, as mentioned above.
The 3 announced events for Patch 1.2.
The following update, Patch 1.3, is expected to be released in February. There, we can again expect new characters.
There are already many new characters known through leaks that are supposed to come to Genshin Impact soon:
Fortnite Tracker offer you a way to see exactly how good you really are at Fortnite. You can check your stats for PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. We present 2 Trackers for this purpose.
What is a Fortnite Tracker? Fortnite Trackers are websites where you can enter your Fortnite name and view your statistics from the game.
In Fortnite you have a lot of stats: In fact, many parameters in the game can be evaluated that Fortnite does not provide. Only the total number of your games, your wins, and kills are shown by the application itself.
However, there are many more stats you can check. These also give you a better picture of how you actually perform in Fortnite. You can also see:
How many hours you have played
What your win rate is
How many eliminations you achieve on average
What ranking you reached in the world ranking
If you really want to know how good you are at Fortnite, you need to access external applications outside of the game. This is where Fortnite Trackers come into play, as they can answer all these questions.
How good are you really at Fortnite?
2 Fortnite Trackers
Here we present 2 Fortnite Trackers that you can use. With your Epic name, you should be able to view your stats there, no matter if you play on PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or Nintendo Switch.
1. Tracker – fortnitetracker
At fortnitetracker.com you can view various statistics. This Tracker is particularly suited because you can highlight various aspects like:
Improvements
Special modes
Matches
Best performances
However, if you only want to view your performance in normal modes, you can do that as well. Your win rates will be displayed, how many eliminations you average, and more.
Here you see an example of how it looks at fortnitetracker when the stats are calculated. These stats come from Fortnite star Ninja
2. Tracker – playerauctions
At playerauctions.com, you can also view your stats. Unlike fortnitetracker, here you can only see the statistics for the normal modes: Solo, Duo, and Teams. However, you will find the information quite clearly on:
Winning chance in %
Average kill rate
K/D
What ranking you achieved in the world ranking
So if you only want to see the most important points at a glance, this Tracker would be suitable for you.
Here you see an example of how it looks at playerauctions when the stats are calculated. The stats come from Fortnite star Ninja
With these two websites, you have full access to your personal statistics at any time. You can even conveniently use the Fortnite Tracker on the go. By the way, you can see which players are currently at the top of the world ranking and compare yourself with them.
With these Trackers, you will surely quickly see which difficulties in the game you still need to work on to see an improvement. The creative mode offers you several possibilities to practice, whether you compete against your friends or try out specific techniques. In creative mode, you will also find various maps where you can practice building and editing.
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The new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War features a strong co-op mode called “Zombies” for those who prefer to play together rather than against each other. During the Game Awards, the developers revealed what to expect for this mode.
What is the Zombie mode? As the name suggests, you fight against zombies in this mode with up to four players on a team. Together, you try to survive increasingly tougher waves and escape in the end.
You have access to familiar weapons from the base game, which you can upgrade with cool features like elemental ammo. Realism is not to be found in the Zombie mode.
After the new map for the Warzone was shown, Treyarch provides more information specifically about the Zombie mode. It will receive a lot of new content in the upcoming weeks.
Christmas Event and New Modes
Here are the new modes: The highlight of the new features is two new modes. The first is “Jingle Hells”, a Christmas event where the familiar map “The Machine” gets a more festive vibe. The event starts together with Season 1 of Cold War and Warzone on December 16.
On the map, snowmen will be scattered around, which are supposed to drop special loot. There are snowballs that can slow down or freeze opponents, and the plague hounds will get cute reindeer noses, antlers, and Christmas ornaments.
What a cute decoration!
The second mode is “Cranked”, which currently lacks specific information, but is based on the same mode from Modern Warfare. This is likely to bring a bit more stress and action to Zombies.
In earlier CoD titles, “Cranked” was a mode where players constantly had to get kills. If they went too long without killing anyone, they would explode. If the mode comes back in a similar way, you should ration your zombies well.
What else is coming for the Zombie mode: In addition to the new modes, there will be more content that is partly derived from Season 1. Treyarch promises:
Additionally, a split-screen mode will be introduced. This is great news, especially for players who prefer couch co-op, although it may be difficult due to the current COVID situation.
Exclusive content for PlayStation: The PlayStation version of Cold War has an exclusive Zombie mode, Onslaught. It will receive two new maps as well as “Holiday Onslaught”. The content will be released at the start or during Season 1.
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