Last weekend, the big German Twitch event “Friendly Fire 6” took place. Streaming giants like Gronkh and the team from PietSmiet raised over 1 million € for a good cause.
What is this event? The “Friendly Fire” event regularly takes place as a marathon livestream featuring well-known German Twitch stars. On Saturday, December 5, 2020, the format ran for the sixth time. Friendly Fire 6 started at 2:00 PM and streamed for 12 hours on Twitch.
For the second consecutive time, over a million euros were raised during the livestream. Even after the stream ended, donations continued to come in.
Twitch stars like Gronkh & PietSmiet were among the streamers featured
Over 100,000 people watched Friendly Fire simultaneously on average
1,057,939.50 € has currently been raised for Friendly Fire 6
In addition, merchandise sales of 560,000 € and other funds from sponsors and auctions
Response to hitting the million during the stream
Who participated? The following participants were part of the lineup for Friendly Fire 6.
Jonathan ‘Jay’ Apelt (PietSmiet)
Dennis Brammen (PietSmiet)
Sebastian Lenßen (PietSmiet)
Christian Stachelhaus (PietSmiet)
Peter Smits (PietSmiet)
Artur Niemczuk (fisHC0p)
Erik Range (Gronkh)
Pascal Rothkegel (MrMoreGame)
Tatjana Werth (Pandorya)
Max Ensikat (PhunkRoyal)
The donation status could be followed live during the stream. Viewers could donate on betterplace.org during the stream and can still do so now.
Just before hitting the million, the Twitch stars were watching eagerly during the stream. When they hit the million, the streamers raised their arms in the air and cheered loudly. You can see the reaction in the embedded Twitch clip:
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This is how streamers reacted on Twitter: The shown clip already made it clear how happy the participants were about the success of the stream. On Twitter, there are a few nice words about it:
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On Twitter Peter Smits from PietSmiet writes: “This is only possible thanks to the people who organize, stand in front of and behind the camera, and of course, donate. A thousand thanks to all of you. What has become of the literal drunken idea from over 6 years ago is the greatest pride of my current ‘career’.”
Did you follow the event as well? What were your highlights?
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The streaming platform Twitch has abolished a popular tag. “Blind playthrough” referred to the category term for playing a game for the first time without guides or information. However, “blind” should no longer be used in this case; they want an “inclusive language.”
What tag is it about? Twitch has been using official tags since 2018 to clearly mark what viewers can expect from a stream.
There are tags like “Bodypainting”, “Glitch Hunting”, “MMO”, “New Game”, and many dozens more. Among other things, languages are categorized this way, and each individual LoL champ has its own tag.
The tag “Blind Playthrough” meant: The streamer plays a game for the first time without informing themselves significantly about the game beforehand. The chat should not give the player any tips.
This designation is especially popular with games where the streamer has to puzzle things out, such as adventures or puzzle games.
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What was wrong with the word? Over time, complaints about the tag arose on Twitter, especially from gamers with disabilities. For example, Steven Spohn explained on Twitter in June that words about people with disabilities are used to describe “bad or negative situations.”
This is what Twitch itself says: Twitch has removed the tag “Blind Playthrough.” A marketing employee at Twitch explicitly welcomes this. She says people could use “First Playthrough” and “No Spoiler” to achieve the same effect.
This is the background: Twitch reflects a discussion that is being held in society:
Proponents of such language changes say: Language changes permanently. Terms that demean or offend marginalized parts of the population in some way must be changed. This is right. Language shapes consciousness.
Critics of the language changes reject this. Terms like “blind” are not negatively connoted. It is the wrong approach to want to change language; one must change the injustices in society, and such debates only distract from that. Substitute expressions are often artificial and almost ridiculous.
In Germany, the debate particularly ignites over the “generic masculine” or terms that are perceived as racist, such as “Gypsy Schnitzel” or “Mohrenkopf.”
The streamer “BlindlyPlayingGames” is actually blind and a talented player in online shooters. We reported on his success in the online shooter Overwatch in 2019:
A group of former Riot developers is currently working on an interesting co-op game “Project V,” which is following a very exciting concept.
What kind of game is this? The title is currently being developed under the project name “Project-V.” It aims to provide you with cooperative dungeon raids that are supposed to run similarly to a MOBA.
Teamplay comes first. You must act tactically and use the skills of your heroes accordingly, wisely, and strategically to master the dungeon run. The game is designed to offer new challenges with every run.
PvP also plays a role. The developers have not revealed how exactly, but those who enjoy competitive play and measuring themselves against others will also find satisfaction.
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The first trailer for Project-V does not provide any insights into the game.
Project-V is still in its early stages
What is the current status of Project-V? The game has not yet reached Alpha status. The developers explain that they do not have a start date for the Alpha phase yet. However, it should be ready sometime in 2021.
Accordingly, there is also no date for a Beta or release.
It is also not yet clear for which platforms the game will be released.
Is there a way to participate in a test? The team would like to invite you to tests to gather feedback that can improve Project-V. However, there is no date for tests yet.
Nevertheless, you can already register your interest. To do this, sign up on the official website for upcoming test phases. If you are selected, you will receive an email and will be able to participate. However, this may take a while. The tests are not expected to begin before 2021.
Who is behind the game? The developer studio Vela Games was founded in 2019 by some former Riot Games employees. CEO Travis George, for example, was previously the Product Lead at Riot Games, and Lisa Newon George and Brian Kaiser also worked at Riot.
The new studio aims to bring players together through exciting multiplayer titles and to take elements from the fans’ favorite games and combine them into something new and fun. This is intended to create unforgettable gaming moments that are inspiring.
What is the Team of the Week? Every week, EA puts together a new TOTW. This team consists of 23 players who stood out over the weekend with goals, assists, and strong performances.
For this, they receive a spot in the Team of the Week and improved Inform cards, which can then be found in packs for a week.
What are TOTW Predictions? The predictions for the Team of the Week are community forecasts. These attempt to guess which players will be chosen for the next TOTW based on their good performances.
Surprisingly often, the predictions hit the mark, managing to correctly foresee many players. However, the predictions are not a guarantee.
In addition, the predictions can be wonderfully used to earn some coins in FUT 21. Here we will tell you how it works:
These Bundesliga players could make it into TOTW 11:
Thomas Müller impressed with a strong performance against RB Leipzig and was the best Bayern player on the field with his 2 goals. Another TOTW card therefore seems possible. On Wednesday, we will know more.
This could be what Müller’s second Inform card looks like
Lukas Hradecky: The goalkeeper from Bayer Leverkusen delivered a strong performance and secured his team the 3:0 victory against Schalke 04 with top saves.
Krzysztof Piatek: In the city derby between Union Berlin and Hertha BSC, Piatek stood out and scored 2 goals for Hertha’s victory. Particularly impressive was the fact that the striker only played 45 minutes. An Inform card would definitely be justified here.
In Destiny 2, the first Iron Banner in the DLC is coming up. Weapons and armor await in the PvP event, but they also bring criticism.
Here are the important times: The 1st Iron Banner in Season 12 and Beyond Light starts right on time with the Weekly Reset on Tuesday, December 08. You have a week to prove yourself to the Iron Lords in the Crucible until the PvP event ends on December 15 with the reset.
During the Iron Banner, you will meet Lord Saladin in the Tower. With the rugged Titan, you can receive bounties, a quest, and exchange tokens for rewards.
Lord Saladin
However, since there is a large download on December 08 and two other changes are coming to Destiny 2, the effective start of the Iron Banner may be pushed back a bit:
Here’s everything to expect in the new Destiny week:
What is the Iron Banner anyway? Every month in Destiny 2, the Iron Banner takes place for a week as a PvP event. Here, you must equip your strongest gear as level advantages are activated: You deal more damage and take more damage if you have a higher power level than your opponent – conversely, you are disadvantaged with a lower level.
During the Iron Banner, Lord Saladin also distributes the rare top-tier loot. This is the only way you can reach the last power levels from 1,250 to 1,260.
The gameplay features a modified version of the Control mode:
You must capture and hold 3 zones in two 6-player teams.
If a team holds all 3 zones at the same time, these zones will be temporarily locked, and the hunt begins.
During this time, you earn triple points, and enemies should hide well.
Afterwards, all zones must be captured again.
This is the new playlist: For the first time, you can try a freelance playlist. There, you will only face solo players and cannot team up with your own group.
However, the classic playlist is available in parallel. Here, there are no restrictions regarding the number of players.
In addition, there is the quest “A Rebuilt Tower.” In this multi-stage series of tasks, you must achieve kills with specific weapons and abilities as well as complete other minor tasks in the Iron Banner.
However, keep in mind that your artifact power is disabled in the Iron Banner. Only the level of your weapons and armor counts.
These weapons and armor are available in the Iron Banner of Season 12
This loot is available: In Season 12, the Iron Banner expands the loot pool to 2 weapons:
The scout rifle “The Forward Path”: Fires slowly (150 RPM) but with high damage and is carried in the kinetic slot
The hand cannon “The Steady Hand”: Belongs to the slow-firing revolvers with high range, the 120s, which were previously the 140s before Beyond Light. This weapon is also carried in the kinetic slot
Additionally, there are other Iron Banner weapons from past seasons.
The Forward Path (Scout) and The Steady Hand (Hand Cannon)
You can also earn the “Iron Will” armor (see title image). If you have unlocked armor ornaments during past seasons, you can apply them to the armor from Season 12.
The mentioned gear has the maximum cap from the Season of the Hunt. It can reach a maximum of power level 1,410 and is useful for the entire year 4. In Season 16, they will then be “retirement”.
This is the criticism: The two weapons and the armor set are not brand new. They are reskins of previous Iron Banner items. Only the perks are new.
The hand cannon and the scout rifle could be obtained by players in 2017, in year 1 of Destiny 2.
The armor also visually existed during year 3 of Destiny 2.
Especially veterans are upset about having to hunt for already known items again. Bungie has not done itself any favors with this. In general, Guardians with a PvP focus are disappointed. Because the Trials have been postponed repeatedly due to issues and will take place for the first time in Beyond Light on December 18.
What do you think? Is it okay to reintroduce the two weapons into the game, and are the fresh perks and higher max level enough for you? Or is there nothing driving you into the Iron Banner this time?
Borderlands 3: Borderlands 3 is a first-person shooter. Like its predecessors, it features colorful graphics in a comic style and continues the crazy story around the vault hunters across the galaxy. Starting on Pandora, you travel from planet to planet. The core of the game revolves around the crazy weapons and collecting better loot. The game focuses on fast-paced action and dark humor.
If you are looking for big surprises, then you will be disappointed, as Borderlands 3 sticks to old virtues and offers little in real innovations compared to its predecessor. If you are looking for a crazy and outlandish shooter that can be played cooperatively and is all about crazy weapons, then you should give Borderlands 3 a chance. Why Borderlands 3 is the perfect launch title for the PS5, is revealed by MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.
You can get the game on Amazon for 9.99 € (20.53 €), you save 51 %.
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The best offers from December 6
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 6, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
Astro A50 Wireless with Base Station: The Astro A50 is now in its fourth generation and offers, like its predecessors, very good sound quality. The wearing comfort is very high, and you can change the ear pads at any time, as they are attached with magnets and can be replaced.
The included dock for charging offers you several ports, and the latest model uses 2.4 GHz, increasing the range compared to its predecessor significantly. The battery life has also improved significantly.
The only downside is the high price of the headset. On offer, however, you get one of the best gaming headsets for PC and console with the Astro A50, which is also compatible with the Xbox Series X or PS5. You can also find the headset in our Xbox headset buying guide.
Pros
very good overall sound
high wearing comfort
replaceable ear pads
many adjustment options thanks to the docking station
very good microphone
decent battery life
Cons
high price
The gaming headset currently costs 222.22 € at MediaMarkt (266.-), you save 16 %.
Gigabyte Aorus 15P (15 inch): The gaming laptop from Gigabyte offers you a comprehensive range of features with a modern Core i7-10750H processor and a GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q. In addition, it comes with a Full HD display with 144 Hz, which is especially interesting for FPS gamers. 16 GB of RAM is also sufficient.
With the RTX 2070 Max-Q, you can smoothly play all modern titles with maximum details and also take advantage of the 144 Hz display. The high noise of the device under load and the temperature, which also becomes noticeable on the surface of the device, are disadvantages.
Computeruniverse.de (99.2 % positive ratings) offers the device for 1,339.90 € (1,529 €). If you are looking for a powerful laptop that weighs around 2 kg and offers enough power for modern titles, then you should take a look at the Gigabyte Aorus 15P.
SANDISK Ultra, Micro-SDXC Memory Card: The Micro SD card from SanDisk offers you 256 GB of storage and fits into almost any Android device that supports a card slot. According to the manufacturer, the memory card is also waterproof and temperature resistant.
For a comparatively low price, you get plenty of storage space for many pictures, movies, or other data that you want to store on the card. The overall performance is fine, but the memory card does not deliver high performance during data transfer. As a storage medium for your smartphone, however, the performance is more than sufficient.
Pros
fair price-performance ratio
lots of storage
decent overall performance
Cons
no high performance during copying
Currently, you can get the memory card at MediaMarkt for 24.98 € (67.13 €), you save 62 %.
Elder Scrolls Online Greymoor Collectors Edition: There is currently a strong discount on Amazon for the Collectors Edition of Greymoor. This version is an upgrade that only includes the Greymoor chapter. So you need the base game to play.
In addition to digital bonuses and one month of ESO Plus, the box mainly offers physical bonuses:
Vampire Lord statue
Set of four collector coins
exclusive Steelbook and a map of Western Skyrim
If you already own the base game of Elder Scrolls Online, then taking a look at the Collectors Edition may be worthwhile. Otherwise, you still need to buy the main game, which is currently priced at around 10 euros (excluding expansions).
In Greymoor, you travel to Western Skyrim. There you will encounter many dangers, as well as many new content, including a dark main story and numerous spooky side quests, which together are said to contain 30 hours of new narration. Additionally, the expansion offers new dungeons and open caves and the new antiquities system. More information about Greymoor can of course be found here with us on MeinMMO.
You can get the Collectors Edition on Amazon for 69.99 € (126.71 €), you save 45 %.
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More information about Greymoor: If you want to dive deeper into the world of Greymoor, you can find all the information in printed form in our special issue on Greymoor:
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 5, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
LOGITECH MX MASTER 3 for Mac: The mouse from Logitech offers you excellent craftsmanship and a comfortable ergonomic shape, making it particularly interesting for users who like to use mice in their entire hand (Palm Grip). The successful magnetic scroll wheel, which is precise and exact, is also commendable.
Additionally, it has a long battery life and you can connect the mouse to your computer via both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz. Also interesting is “Logitech Flow”: This allows you to control two computers with one mouse.
Unfortunately, the mouse only offers a polling rate of 125 Hertz and the gliding properties are not impressive. This is mainly due to the poorly placed gliding feet.
For around 70 euros, you get an overall very good wireless mouse with a high battery life.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
successful magnetic scroll wheel
Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz possible
long battery life
comfortable ergonomic design
Cons
only 125 Hz polling rate
high weight
average gliding properties
The mouse currently costs 75.06 € (86.90 €), you save 13 %.
Controller charging station for Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S: These batteries from BEBONCOOL fit in your Xbox controllers. It is a battery pack that you insert into the battery compartment of the controller. The batteries take about hours to charge. The batteries each have 2600 mAh.
On Amazon, the high battery life is praised, which can easily keep up with the official battery pack from Microsoft. Users report battery life of over 12 hours. You can also find the battery pack in the 3-pack variant in our Xbox charging station buying guide.
The battery charging station with batteries currently costs 18.39 € (24.99 €), you save 26 %. With a coupon on Amazon, you can save an additional 8 %.
If you prefer to charge your batteries via USB, you can currently find the right offer on Amazon. Here you can currently save 29 %.
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Holife Gaming Mouse, 7200 DPI PC Mouse: This mouse is an inexpensive entry-level device among gaming mice. The mouse offers comfortable ergonomics and good glide capabilities. The DPI buttons on the mouse are easy to reach, and you can program the mouse buttons. However, the software only works on Windows and not on Mac or Linux systems.
In addition, the mouse has a weight system that allows you to influence the properties of the mouse. This is especially useful if you want to try out different weights. The weights are built on the back of the mouse.
The cumbersome software and the stiff, short cable of the mouse are particularly criticized.
Pros
comfortable ergonomics
good glide properties
adjustable weight
programmable buttons
DPI buttons easy to reach
Cons
cumbersome software
stiff, short cable
If you are looking for a gaming mouse and do not want to spend more than 20 euros, then check out the Holife gaming mouse.
The gaming mouse currently costs 21.59 € (29.99 €), you save 40 % in the daily offer.
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The best offers from December 4
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 4, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
The “Cyber Week” is still running at MediaMarkt until December 6, 2020, at 8 PM. It is definitely worth taking a look at the offers. Currently, for example, gaming PCs are on sale. In this article, we present 5 good gaming PCs from the offer.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Core: With the Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger, you can get a good gaming headset for under 50 euros on offer. The HyperX Cloud Stinger is a good offer with its moderate price.
It offers precise sound, is well-padded, and provides high wearing comfort thanks to its low weight. The microphone provides good quality.
While the mids are balanced, the highs and lows are somewhat pronounced. Unlike expensive devices, the cable is not textile-woven and is quite thin. On offer for just over 20 euros, you cannot go wrong fundamentally with the Cloud Stinger Core.
Pros
Good microphone
low weight
high wearing comfort
balanced mids
affordable
Cons
thin cable
highs and lows somewhat pronounced
The gaming headset currently costs 21.44 € (37.71 €), you save 43 %.
Logitech G815 Lightspeed: The gaming keyboard from Logitech is heavy but very well made, thanks to the aluminum plate and metal reinforcement. The keyboard uses “low profile” switches that are particularly flat. It also offers an internal memory. However, you can only save lighting settings.
You can connect another device to an integrated USB 2.0 hub. Macros are stored in the Logitech software and not in the device. Also annoying is the partially poor brightness of the keys, and some special keys are not illuminated as they are just printed.
In this price segment, the Logitech keyboard is actually strong. Especially thanks to its high-quality workmanship and the fast keys, it is worth taking a look at the “G815 Lightspeed”. Therefore, you will also find the wireless model in our list of the best keyboards.
Pros
high quality, thanks to aluminum plate and metal reinforcement
USB port on the back
high precision
particularly flat design
Cons
expensive
integrated memory only for lighting profiles
special characters are not/rarely illuminated
The gaming keyboard from Logitech currently costs 111.11 € (147.37 €), you save 24 %.
Acer Predator Galea 350: The gaming headset from Acer is a decent wired gaming headset with high wearing comfort. The headset sits comfortably on the head and offers a rich and dense sound, and the factory settings are also good.
Thanks to the jack and USB plug, the headset can also be easily used on the smartphone or console. The microphone quality is okay, but nothing more.
For around 50 euros, the gaming headset is a fair offer. This is mainly due to the combination of good sound and wearing comfort that the device offers.
Pros
high wearing comfort
good and rich overall sound
jack and USB plug
good factory settings
Cons
weak microphone
The gaming headset from Acer currently costs 49.99 € (88.90 €), you save 43.77 %. Please note that shipping costs of 6.79 € apply at Alternate.
ESO is currently free for 6 days: The MMORPG ESO has now started its Free Play event. It started on December 3 and runs until December 9 at 4 PM. This applies to all platforms PC/Mac, Stadia, Xbox, and PlayStation.
ESO is not a MMORPG in the classical sense, as you can complete many tasks and missions alone.
For beginners, during the “Free Play Event”, several streams from official ESO streamers offer tips for newcomers to ESO. If you have played for free before, you can continue using your old character. You can find all information regarding the free trial period here:
Release of Immortals Fenyx Rising: On December 3, the open-world game Immortals Fenyx Rising from Ubisoft started.
Our colleagues from GameStar have already played the game and revealed in their review of Immortals Fenyx Rising why they see a bold decision from Ubisoft in the game. The game offers fun combat, interesting puzzles, and a fantastic game world but misses opportunities.
Currently, the game is not on sale, but if you like open-world games and are interested in Greek mythology, you should definitely check it out.
You can play it on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Google Stadia.
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If you are looking for big surprises, then you will be disappointed, as Borderlands 3 sticks to old virtues and offers little in real innovations compared to its predecessor. If you are looking for a crazy and outlandish shooter that can be played cooperatively and is all about crazy weapons, then you should give Borderlands 3 a chance. Why Borderlands 3 is the perfect launch title for the PS5, is revealed by MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.
You can get the game on Amazon for 9.99 € (20.53 €), you save 51 %.
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The best offers from December 6
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 6, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
Astro A50 Wireless with Base Station: The Astro A50 is now in its fourth generation and offers, like its predecessors, very good sound quality. The wearing comfort is very high, and you can change the ear pads at any time, as they are attached with magnets and can be replaced.
The included dock for charging offers you several ports, and the latest model uses 2.4 GHz, increasing the range compared to its predecessor significantly. The battery life has also improved significantly.
The only downside is the high price of the headset. On offer, however, you get one of the best gaming headsets for PC and console with the Astro A50, which is also compatible with the Xbox Series X or PS5. You can also find the headset in our Xbox headset buying guide.
Pros
very good overall sound
high wearing comfort
replaceable ear pads
many adjustment options thanks to the docking station
very good microphone
decent battery life
Cons
high price
The gaming headset currently costs 222.22 € at MediaMarkt (266.-), you save 16 %.
Gigabyte Aorus 15P (15 inch): The gaming laptop from Gigabyte offers you a comprehensive range of features with a modern Core i7-10750H processor and a GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q. In addition, it comes with a Full HD display with 144 Hz, which is especially interesting for FPS gamers. 16 GB of RAM is also sufficient.
With the RTX 2070 Max-Q, you can smoothly play all modern titles with maximum details and also take advantage of the 144 Hz display. The high noise of the device under load and the temperature, which also becomes noticeable on the surface of the device, are disadvantages.
Computeruniverse.de (99.2 % positive ratings) offers the device for 1,339.90 € (1,529 €). If you are looking for a powerful laptop that weighs around 2 kg and offers enough power for modern titles, then you should take a look at the Gigabyte Aorus 15P.
SANDISK Ultra, Micro-SDXC Memory Card: The Micro SD card from SanDisk offers you 256 GB of storage and fits into almost any Android device that supports a card slot. According to the manufacturer, the memory card is also waterproof and temperature resistant.
For a comparatively low price, you get plenty of storage space for many pictures, movies, or other data that you want to store on the card. The overall performance is fine, but the memory card does not deliver high performance during data transfer. As a storage medium for your smartphone, however, the performance is more than sufficient.
Pros
fair price-performance ratio
lots of storage
decent overall performance
Cons
no high performance during copying
Currently, you can get the memory card at MediaMarkt for 24.98 € (67.13 €), you save 62 %.
Games
Elder Scrolls Online Greymoor Collectors Edition: There is currently a strong discount on Amazon for the Collectors Edition of Greymoor. This version is an upgrade that only includes the Greymoor chapter. So you need the base game to play.
In addition to digital bonuses and one month of ESO Plus, the box mainly offers physical bonuses:
Vampire Lord statue
Set of four collector coins
exclusive Steelbook and a map of Western Skyrim
If you already own the base game of Elder Scrolls Online, then taking a look at the Collectors Edition may be worthwhile. Otherwise, you still need to buy the main game, which is currently priced at around 10 euros (excluding expansions).
In Greymoor, you travel to Western Skyrim. There you will encounter many dangers, as well as many new content, including a dark main story and numerous spooky side quests, which together are said to contain 30 hours of new narration. Additionally, the expansion offers new dungeons and open caves and the new antiquities system. More information about Greymoor can of course be found here with us on MeinMMO.
You can get the Collectors Edition on Amazon for 69.99 € (126.71 €), you save 45 %.
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More information about Greymoor: If you want to dive deeper into the world of Greymoor, you can find all the information in printed form in our special issue on Greymoor:
The best offers from December 5
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 5, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
LOGITECH MX MASTER 3 for Mac: The mouse from Logitech offers you excellent craftsmanship and a comfortable ergonomic shape, making it particularly interesting for users who like to use mice in their entire hand (Palm Grip). The successful magnetic scroll wheel, which is precise and exact, is also commendable.
Additionally, it has a long battery life and you can connect the mouse to your computer via both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz. Also interesting is “Logitech Flow”: This allows you to control two computers with one mouse.
Unfortunately, the mouse only offers a polling rate of 125 Hertz and the gliding properties are not impressive. This is mainly due to the poorly placed gliding feet.
For around 70 euros, you get an overall very good wireless mouse with a high battery life.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
successful magnetic scroll wheel
Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz possible
long battery life
comfortable ergonomic design
Cons
only 125 Hz polling rate
high weight
average gliding properties
The mouse currently costs 75.06 € (86.90 €), you save 13 %.
Controller charging station for Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S: These batteries from BEBONCOOL fit in your Xbox controllers. It is a battery pack that you insert into the battery compartment of the controller. The batteries take about hours to charge. The batteries each have 2600 mAh.
On Amazon, the high battery life is praised, which can easily keep up with the official battery pack from Microsoft. Users report battery life of over 12 hours. You can also find the battery pack in the 3-pack variant in our Xbox charging station buying guide.
The battery charging station with batteries currently costs 18.39 € (24.99 €), you save 26 %. With a coupon on Amazon, you can save an additional 8 %.
If you prefer to charge your batteries via USB, you can currently find the right offer on Amazon. Here you can currently save 29 %.
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Holife Gaming Mouse, 7200 DPI PC Mouse: This mouse is an inexpensive entry-level device among gaming mice. The mouse offers comfortable ergonomics and good glide capabilities. The DPI buttons on the mouse are easy to reach, and you can program the mouse buttons. However, the software only works on Windows and not on Mac or Linux systems.
In addition, the mouse has a weight system that allows you to influence the properties of the mouse. This is especially useful if you want to try out different weights. The weights are built on the back of the mouse.
The cumbersome software and the stiff, short cable of the mouse are particularly criticized.
Pros
comfortable ergonomics
good glide properties
adjustable weight
programmable buttons
DPI buttons easy to reach
Cons
cumbersome software
stiff, short cable
If you are looking for a gaming mouse and do not want to spend more than 20 euros, then check out the Holife gaming mouse.
The gaming mouse currently costs 21.59 € (29.99 €), you save 40 % in the daily offer.
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The best offers from December 4
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 4, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
The “Cyber Week” is still running at MediaMarkt until December 6, 2020, at 8 PM. It is definitely worth taking a look at the offers. Currently, for example, gaming PCs are on sale. In this article, we present 5 good gaming PCs from the offer.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Core: With the Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger, you can get a good gaming headset for under 50 euros on offer. The HyperX Cloud Stinger is a good offer with its moderate price.
It offers precise sound, is well-padded, and provides high wearing comfort thanks to its low weight. The microphone provides good quality.
While the mids are balanced, the highs and lows are somewhat pronounced. Unlike expensive devices, the cable is not textile-woven and is quite thin. On offer for just over 20 euros, you cannot go wrong fundamentally with the Cloud Stinger Core.
Pros
Good microphone
low weight
high wearing comfort
balanced mids
affordable
Cons
thin cable
highs and lows somewhat pronounced
The gaming headset currently costs 21.44 € (37.71 €), you save 43 %.
Logitech G815 Lightspeed: The gaming keyboard from Logitech is heavy but very well made, thanks to the aluminum plate and metal reinforcement. The keyboard uses “low profile” switches that are particularly flat. It also offers an internal memory. However, you can only save lighting settings.
You can connect another device to an integrated USB 2.0 hub. Macros are stored in the Logitech software and not in the device. Also annoying is the partially poor brightness of the keys, and some special keys are not illuminated as they are just printed.
In this price segment, the Logitech keyboard is actually strong. Especially thanks to its high-quality workmanship and the fast keys, it is worth taking a look at the “G815 Lightspeed”. Therefore, you will also find the wireless model in our list of the best keyboards.
Pros
high quality, thanks to aluminum plate and metal reinforcement
USB port on the back
high precision
particularly flat design
Cons
expensive
integrated memory only for lighting profiles
special characters are not/rarely illuminated
The gaming keyboard from Logitech currently costs 111.11 € (147.37 €), you save 24 %.
Acer Predator Galea 350: The gaming headset from Acer is a decent wired gaming headset with high wearing comfort. The headset sits comfortably on the head and offers a rich and dense sound, and the factory settings are also good.
Thanks to the jack and USB plug, the headset can also be easily used on the smartphone or console. The microphone quality is okay, but nothing more.
For around 50 euros, the gaming headset is a fair offer. This is mainly due to the combination of good sound and wearing comfort that the device offers.
Pros
high wearing comfort
good and rich overall sound
jack and USB plug
good factory settings
Cons
weak microphone
The gaming headset from Acer currently costs 49.99 € (88.90 €), you save 43.77 %. Please note that shipping costs of 6.79 € apply at Alternate.
Games
ESO is currently free for 6 days: The MMORPG ESO has now started its Free Play event. It started on December 3 and runs until December 9 at 4 PM. This applies to all platforms PC/Mac, Stadia, Xbox, and PlayStation.
ESO is not a MMORPG in the classical sense, as you can complete many tasks and missions alone.
For beginners, during the “Free Play Event”, several streams from official ESO streamers offer tips for newcomers to ESO. If you have played for free before, you can continue using your old character. You can find all information regarding the free trial period here:
Release of Immortals Fenyx Rising: On December 3, the open-world game Immortals Fenyx Rising from Ubisoft started.
Our colleagues from GameStar have already played the game and revealed in their review of Immortals Fenyx Rising why they see a bold decision from Ubisoft in the game. The game offers fun combat, interesting puzzles, and a fantastic game world but misses opportunities.
Currently, the game is not on sale, but if you like open-world games and are interested in Greek mythology, you should definitely check it out.
You can play it on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Google Stadia.
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Borderlands 3: Borderlands 3 is a first-person shooter. Like its predecessors, it features colorful graphics in a comic style and continues the crazy story around the vault hunters across the galaxy. Starting on Pandora, you travel from planet to planet. The core of the game revolves around the crazy weapons and collecting better loot. The game focuses on fast-paced action and dark humor.
If you are looking for big surprises, then you will be disappointed, as Borderlands 3 sticks to old virtues and offers little in real innovations compared to its predecessor. If you are looking for a crazy and outlandish shooter that can be played cooperatively and is all about crazy weapons, then you should give Borderlands 3 a chance. Why Borderlands 3 is the perfect launch title for the PS5, is revealed by MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.
You can get the game on Amazon for 9.99 € (20.53 €), you save 51 %.
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The best offers from December 6
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 6, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
Astro A50 Wireless with Base Station: The Astro A50 is now in its fourth generation and offers, like its predecessors, very good sound quality. The wearing comfort is very high, and you can change the ear pads at any time, as they are attached with magnets and can be replaced.
The included dock for charging offers you several ports, and the latest model uses 2.4 GHz, increasing the range compared to its predecessor significantly. The battery life has also improved significantly.
The only downside is the high price of the headset. On offer, however, you get one of the best gaming headsets for PC and console with the Astro A50, which is also compatible with the Xbox Series X or PS5. You can also find the headset in our Xbox headset buying guide.
Pros
very good overall sound
high wearing comfort
replaceable ear pads
many adjustment options thanks to the docking station
very good microphone
decent battery life
Cons
high price
The gaming headset currently costs 222.22 € at MediaMarkt (266.-), you save 16 %.
Gigabyte Aorus 15P (15 inch): The gaming laptop from Gigabyte offers you a comprehensive range of features with a modern Core i7-10750H processor and a GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q. In addition, it comes with a Full HD display with 144 Hz, which is especially interesting for FPS gamers. 16 GB of RAM is also sufficient.
With the RTX 2070 Max-Q, you can smoothly play all modern titles with maximum details and also take advantage of the 144 Hz display. The high noise of the device under load and the temperature, which also becomes noticeable on the surface of the device, are disadvantages.
Computeruniverse.de (99.2 % positive ratings) offers the device for 1,339.90 € (1,529 €). If you are looking for a powerful laptop that weighs around 2 kg and offers enough power for modern titles, then you should take a look at the Gigabyte Aorus 15P.
SANDISK Ultra, Micro-SDXC Memory Card: The Micro SD card from SanDisk offers you 256 GB of storage and fits into almost any Android device that supports a card slot. According to the manufacturer, the memory card is also waterproof and temperature resistant.
For a comparatively low price, you get plenty of storage space for many pictures, movies, or other data that you want to store on the card. The overall performance is fine, but the memory card does not deliver high performance during data transfer. As a storage medium for your smartphone, however, the performance is more than sufficient.
Pros
fair price-performance ratio
lots of storage
decent overall performance
Cons
no high performance during copying
Currently, you can get the memory card at MediaMarkt for 24.98 € (67.13 €), you save 62 %.
Games
Elder Scrolls Online Greymoor Collectors Edition: There is currently a strong discount on Amazon for the Collectors Edition of Greymoor. This version is an upgrade that only includes the Greymoor chapter. So you need the base game to play.
In addition to digital bonuses and one month of ESO Plus, the box mainly offers physical bonuses:
Vampire Lord statue
Set of four collector coins
exclusive Steelbook and a map of Western Skyrim
If you already own the base game of Elder Scrolls Online, then taking a look at the Collectors Edition may be worthwhile. Otherwise, you still need to buy the main game, which is currently priced at around 10 euros (excluding expansions).
In Greymoor, you travel to Western Skyrim. There you will encounter many dangers, as well as many new content, including a dark main story and numerous spooky side quests, which together are said to contain 30 hours of new narration. Additionally, the expansion offers new dungeons and open caves and the new antiquities system. More information about Greymoor can of course be found here with us on MeinMMO.
You can get the Collectors Edition on Amazon for 69.99 € (126.71 €), you save 45 %.
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More information about Greymoor: If you want to dive deeper into the world of Greymoor, you can find all the information in printed form in our special issue on Greymoor:
The best offers from December 5
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 5, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
LOGITECH MX MASTER 3 for Mac: The mouse from Logitech offers you excellent craftsmanship and a comfortable ergonomic shape, making it particularly interesting for users who like to use mice in their entire hand (Palm Grip). The successful magnetic scroll wheel, which is precise and exact, is also commendable.
Additionally, it has a long battery life and you can connect the mouse to your computer via both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz. Also interesting is “Logitech Flow”: This allows you to control two computers with one mouse.
Unfortunately, the mouse only offers a polling rate of 125 Hertz and the gliding properties are not impressive. This is mainly due to the poorly placed gliding feet.
For around 70 euros, you get an overall very good wireless mouse with a high battery life.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
successful magnetic scroll wheel
Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz possible
long battery life
comfortable ergonomic design
Cons
only 125 Hz polling rate
high weight
average gliding properties
The mouse currently costs 75.06 € (86.90 €), you save 13 %.
Controller charging station for Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S: These batteries from BEBONCOOL fit in your Xbox controllers. It is a battery pack that you insert into the battery compartment of the controller. The batteries take about hours to charge. The batteries each have 2600 mAh.
On Amazon, the high battery life is praised, which can easily keep up with the official battery pack from Microsoft. Users report battery life of over 12 hours. You can also find the battery pack in the 3-pack variant in our Xbox charging station buying guide.
The battery charging station with batteries currently costs 18.39 € (24.99 €), you save 26 %. With a coupon on Amazon, you can save an additional 8 %.
If you prefer to charge your batteries via USB, you can currently find the right offer on Amazon. Here you can currently save 29 %.
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Holife Gaming Mouse, 7200 DPI PC Mouse: This mouse is an inexpensive entry-level device among gaming mice. The mouse offers comfortable ergonomics and good glide capabilities. The DPI buttons on the mouse are easy to reach, and you can program the mouse buttons. However, the software only works on Windows and not on Mac or Linux systems.
In addition, the mouse has a weight system that allows you to influence the properties of the mouse. This is especially useful if you want to try out different weights. The weights are built on the back of the mouse.
The cumbersome software and the stiff, short cable of the mouse are particularly criticized.
Pros
comfortable ergonomics
good glide properties
adjustable weight
programmable buttons
DPI buttons easy to reach
Cons
cumbersome software
stiff, short cable
If you are looking for a gaming mouse and do not want to spend more than 20 euros, then check out the Holife gaming mouse.
The gaming mouse currently costs 21.59 € (29.99 €), you save 40 % in the daily offer.
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The best offers from December 4
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 4, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
The “Cyber Week” is still running at MediaMarkt until December 6, 2020, at 8 PM. It is definitely worth taking a look at the offers. Currently, for example, gaming PCs are on sale. In this article, we present 5 good gaming PCs from the offer.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Core: With the Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger, you can get a good gaming headset for under 50 euros on offer. The HyperX Cloud Stinger is a good offer with its moderate price.
It offers precise sound, is well-padded, and provides high wearing comfort thanks to its low weight. The microphone provides good quality.
While the mids are balanced, the highs and lows are somewhat pronounced. Unlike expensive devices, the cable is not textile-woven and is quite thin. On offer for just over 20 euros, you cannot go wrong fundamentally with the Cloud Stinger Core.
Pros
Good microphone
low weight
high wearing comfort
balanced mids
affordable
Cons
thin cable
highs and lows somewhat pronounced
The gaming headset currently costs 21.44 € (37.71 €), you save 43 %.
Logitech G815 Lightspeed: The gaming keyboard from Logitech is heavy but very well made, thanks to the aluminum plate and metal reinforcement. The keyboard uses “low profile” switches that are particularly flat. It also offers an internal memory. However, you can only save lighting settings.
You can connect another device to an integrated USB 2.0 hub. Macros are stored in the Logitech software and not in the device. Also annoying is the partially poor brightness of the keys, and some special keys are not illuminated as they are just printed.
In this price segment, the Logitech keyboard is actually strong. Especially thanks to its high-quality workmanship and the fast keys, it is worth taking a look at the “G815 Lightspeed”. Therefore, you will also find the wireless model in our list of the best keyboards.
Pros
high quality, thanks to aluminum plate and metal reinforcement
USB port on the back
high precision
particularly flat design
Cons
expensive
integrated memory only for lighting profiles
special characters are not/rarely illuminated
The gaming keyboard from Logitech currently costs 111.11 € (147.37 €), you save 24 %.
Acer Predator Galea 350: The gaming headset from Acer is a decent wired gaming headset with high wearing comfort. The headset sits comfortably on the head and offers a rich and dense sound, and the factory settings are also good.
Thanks to the jack and USB plug, the headset can also be easily used on the smartphone or console. The microphone quality is okay, but nothing more.
For around 50 euros, the gaming headset is a fair offer. This is mainly due to the combination of good sound and wearing comfort that the device offers.
Pros
high wearing comfort
good and rich overall sound
jack and USB plug
good factory settings
Cons
weak microphone
The gaming headset from Acer currently costs 49.99 € (88.90 €), you save 43.77 %. Please note that shipping costs of 6.79 € apply at Alternate.
Games
ESO is currently free for 6 days: The MMORPG ESO has now started its Free Play event. It started on December 3 and runs until December 9 at 4 PM. This applies to all platforms PC/Mac, Stadia, Xbox, and PlayStation.
ESO is not a MMORPG in the classical sense, as you can complete many tasks and missions alone.
For beginners, during the “Free Play Event”, several streams from official ESO streamers offer tips for newcomers to ESO. If you have played for free before, you can continue using your old character. You can find all information regarding the free trial period here:
Release of Immortals Fenyx Rising: On December 3, the open-world game Immortals Fenyx Rising from Ubisoft started.
Our colleagues from GameStar have already played the game and revealed in their review of Immortals Fenyx Rising why they see a bold decision from Ubisoft in the game. The game offers fun combat, interesting puzzles, and a fantastic game world but misses opportunities.
Currently, the game is not on sale, but if you like open-world games and are interested in Greek mythology, you should definitely check it out.
You can play it on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Google Stadia.
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More information about offers and promotions: Do you want more information about sales and promotions currently available? This article presents you with the most important actions and explains when the offers start:
Are you looking for hardware deals or cheap offers before Christmas for your gaming PC or console? We present daily deals related to gaming such as headsets, mice, and keyboardsand also show you which games you can currently get at a low price or for free. It is worth checking back regularly.
What is it about? In the last few days, Black Friday and Cyber Week have already presented the first exciting offers. But also in the coming weeks until Christmas, there will still be a few deals for gamers or interested parties.
The article presents 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.
Many offers change daily, so we are on the lookout for the newest offers and update the article. So it is worthwhile to check back regularly.
Last updated: December 10, 2020, 16:00
These shops offer deals during the pre-Christmas period
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Cyber Week are mostly over now, yet there are still various offers. Either in the form of Advent calendars or other promotions.
Amazon, eBay, and Otto are the three major suppliers in the market and offer a wide range of products.
MediaMarkt and Saturn focus on technology.
Alternate and Cyberport provide mainly PC hardware.
Apart from hardware and technology, various gaming platforms like Gamesplanet, GOG, the Epic Store, or Steam also offer deals.
Many games also offer free trial periods where you can check out the games without any obligation.
If you are looking for general advice related to gaming, then check here.
The Cyber Week ended on December 6, but there are plenty of new offers. Included are the “Last Minute” offers from Amazon. Here we present the most interesting offers from December 7, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
BLUE MICROPHONES Yeti X Pro Microphone: This is a professional desktop microphone from BlueVoice that uses USB connection. MeinMMO tested the microphone with WoW look. The microphone offers excellent craftsmanship and good sound quality.
The microphone offers you plenty of options to adjust your own voice and use effects.
Like every USB microphone, this microphone has a slight background noise, but it is not really disturbing. If you can handle the high price, you get a high-quality microphone for streaming or gaming.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
extensive software with many functions
high sound quality
Plug and Play
well suited for streaming and gaming
Cons
slight background noise
high price
only USB connection
Currently, the microphone is on offer at MediaMarkt for 135.50 € (178.75 €), you save 24 %.
Razer Deathadder V2: Earlier this year, Razer announced the DeathAdder V2 and the new Basilisk and started sales. The mouse offers you a low weight of 82 grams and a high-performance sensor with the PixArt PMW-3399. In addition, Razer has installed “Razer Optical Switches” instead of the previous mouse switches from Omron. They are said to be longer-lasting and not prone to double-clicking. The mouse is also wired.
If you want to use most of the mouse’s functions, you need the extensive software “Razer Synapse”. While registration is no longer mandatory, the software does not work on Macintosh and Linux. Despite its symmetrical shape, the mouse is suitable only for right-handed users.
If you are looking for a reliable gaming mouse that offers a good sensor and feels comfortable in the hand, you should consider the DeathAdder V2. If you own the predecessor, the new purchase is only worthwhile to a limited extent. By the way, the DeathAdder V2 is one of the best gaming mice for shooter players.
Pros
Excellent sensor
sensible improvements over the old model
low weight
potentially durable switches
Cons
Only for right-handed users
overloaded software
Currently, you can get the mouse on Amazon for 48.90 € (79.99 €), you save 39 %.
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Games
Elder Scrolls Online Greymoor Collectors Edition: There is currently a strong discount on Amazon for the Collectors Edition of Greymoor. This version is an upgrade that only includes the Greymoor chapter. So you need the base game to play.
In addition to digital bonuses and one month of ESO Plus, the box mainly offers physical bonuses:
Vampire Lord statue
Set of four collector coins
exclusive Steelbook and a map of Western Skyrim
If you already own the base game of Elder Scrolls Online, then taking a look at the Collectors Edition may be worthwhile. Otherwise, you still need to buy the main game, which is currently priced at around 10 euros (excluding expansions).
In Greymoor, you travel to Western Skyrim. There you will encounter many dangers, as well as many new content, including a dark main story and numerous spooky side quests, which together are said to contain 30 hours of new narration. Additionally, the expansion offers new dungeons and open caves and the new antiquities system. More information about Greymoor can of course be found here with us on MeinMMO.
You can get the Collectors Edition on Amazon for 69.99 € (126.71 €), you save 45 %.
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More information about Greymoor: If you want to dive deeper into the world of Greymoor, you can find all the information in printed form in our special issue on Greymoor:
The best offers from December 5
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 5, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
LOGITECH MX MASTER 3 for Mac: The mouse from Logitech offers you excellent craftsmanship and a comfortable ergonomic shape, making it particularly interesting for users who like to use mice in their entire hand (Palm Grip). The successful magnetic scroll wheel, which is precise and exact, is also commendable.
Additionally, it has a long battery life and you can connect the mouse to your computer via both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz. Also interesting is “Logitech Flow”: This allows you to control two computers with one mouse.
Unfortunately, the mouse only offers a polling rate of 125 Hertz and the gliding properties are not impressive. This is mainly due to the poorly placed gliding feet.
For around 70 euros, you get an overall very good wireless mouse with a high battery life.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
successful magnetic scroll wheel
Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz possible
long battery life
comfortable ergonomic design
Cons
only 125 Hz polling rate
high weight
average gliding properties
The mouse currently costs 75.06 € (86.90 €), you save 13 %.
Controller charging station for Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S: These batteries from BEBONCOOL fit in your Xbox controllers. It is a battery pack that you insert into the battery compartment of the controller. The batteries take about hours to charge. The batteries each have 2600 mAh.
On Amazon, the high battery life is praised, which can easily keep up with the official battery pack from Microsoft. Users report battery life of over 12 hours. You can also find the battery pack in the 3-pack variant in our Xbox charging station buying guide.
The battery charging station with batteries currently costs 18.39 € (24.99 €), you save 26 %. With a coupon on Amazon, you can save an additional 8 %.
If you prefer to charge your batteries via USB, you can currently find the right offer on Amazon. Here you can currently save 29 %.
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Holife Gaming Mouse, 7200 DPI PC Mouse: This mouse is an inexpensive entry-level device among gaming mice. The mouse offers comfortable ergonomics and good glide capabilities. The DPI buttons on the mouse are easy to reach, and you can program the mouse buttons. However, the software only works on Windows and not on Mac or Linux systems.
In addition, the mouse has a weight system that allows you to influence the properties of the mouse. This is especially useful if you want to try out different weights. The weights are built on the back of the mouse.
The cumbersome software and the stiff, short cable of the mouse are particularly criticized.
Pros
comfortable ergonomics
good glide properties
adjustable weight
programmable buttons
DPI buttons easy to reach
Cons
cumbersome software
stiff, short cable
If you are looking for a gaming mouse and do not want to spend more than 20 euros, then check out the Holife gaming mouse.
The gaming mouse currently costs 21.59 € (29.99 €), you save 40 % in the daily offer.
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The best offers from December 4
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 4, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
The “Cyber Week” is still running at MediaMarkt until December 6, 2020, at 8 PM. It is definitely worth taking a look at the offers. Currently, for example, gaming PCs are on sale. In this article, we present 5 good gaming PCs from the offer.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Core: With the Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger, you can get a good gaming headset for under 50 euros on offer. The HyperX Cloud Stinger is a good offer with its moderate price.
It offers precise sound, is well-padded, and provides high wearing comfort thanks to its low weight. The microphone provides good quality.
While the mids are balanced, the highs and lows are somewhat pronounced. Unlike expensive devices, the cable is not textile-woven and is quite thin. On offer for just over 20 euros, you cannot go wrong fundamentally with the Cloud Stinger Core.
Pros
Good microphone
low weight
high wearing comfort
balanced mids
affordable
Cons
thin cable
highs and lows somewhat pronounced
The gaming headset currently costs 21.44 € (37.71 €), you save 43 %.
Logitech G815 Lightspeed: The gaming keyboard from Logitech is heavy but very well made, thanks to the aluminum plate and metal reinforcement. The keyboard uses “low profile” switches that are particularly flat. It also offers an internal memory. However, you can only save lighting settings.
You can connect another device to an integrated USB 2.0 hub. Macros are stored in the Logitech software and not in the device. Also annoying is the partially poor brightness of the keys, and some special keys are not illuminated as they are just printed.
In this price segment, the Logitech keyboard is actually strong. Especially thanks to its high-quality workmanship and the fast keys, it is worth taking a look at the “G815 Lightspeed”. Therefore, you will also find the wireless model in our list of the best keyboards.
Pros
high quality, thanks to aluminum plate and metal reinforcement
USB port on the back
high precision
particularly flat design
Cons
expensive
integrated memory only for lighting profiles
special characters are not/rarely illuminated
The gaming keyboard from Logitech currently costs 111.11 € (147.37 €), you save 24 %.
Acer Predator Galea 350: The gaming headset from Acer is a decent wired gaming headset with high wearing comfort. The headset sits comfortably on the head and offers a rich and dense sound, and the factory settings are also good.
Thanks to the jack and USB plug, the headset can also be easily used on the smartphone or console. The microphone quality is okay, but nothing more.
For around 50 euros, the gaming headset is a fair offer. This is mainly due to the combination of good sound and wearing comfort that the device offers.
Pros
high wearing comfort
good and rich overall sound
jack and USB plug
good factory settings
Cons
weak microphone
The gaming headset from Acer currently costs 49.99 € (88.90 €), you save 43.77 %. Please note that shipping costs of 6.79 € apply at Alternate.
Games
ESO is currently free for 6 days: The MMORPG ESO has now started its Free Play event. It started on December 3 and runs until December 9 at 4 PM. This applies to all platforms PC/Mac, Stadia, Xbox, and PlayStation.
ESO is not a MMORPG in the classical sense, as you can complete many tasks and missions alone.
For beginners, during the “Free Play Event”, several streams from official ESO streamers offer tips for newcomers to ESO. If you have played for free before, you can continue using your old character. You can find all information regarding the free trial period here:
Release of Immortals Fenyx Rising: On December 3, the open-world game Immortals Fenyx Rising from Ubisoft started.
Our colleagues from GameStar have already played the game and revealed in their review of Immortals Fenyx Rising why they see a bold decision from Ubisoft in the game. The game offers fun combat, interesting puzzles, and a fantastic game world but misses opportunities.
Currently, the game is not on sale, but if you like open-world games and are interested in Greek mythology, you should definitely check it out.
You can play it on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Google Stadia.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
More information about offers and promotions: Do you want more information about sales and promotions currently available? This article presents you with the most important actions and explains when the offers start:
If you are looking for big surprises, then you will be disappointed, as Borderlands 3 sticks to old virtues and offers little in real innovations compared to its predecessor. If you are looking for a crazy and outlandish shooter that can be played cooperatively and is all about crazy weapons, then you should give Borderlands 3 a chance. Why Borderlands 3 is the perfect launch title for the PS5, is revealed by MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.
You can get the game on Amazon for 9.99 € (20.53 €), you save 51 %.
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The best offers from December 6
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 6, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
Astro A50 Wireless with Base Station: The Astro A50 is now in its fourth generation and offers, like its predecessors, very good sound quality. The wearing comfort is very high, and you can change the ear pads at any time, as they are attached with magnets and can be replaced.
The included dock for charging offers you several ports, and the latest model uses 2.4 GHz, increasing the range compared to its predecessor significantly. The battery life has also improved significantly.
The only downside is the high price of the headset. On offer, however, you get one of the best gaming headsets for PC and console with the Astro A50, which is also compatible with the Xbox Series X or PS5. You can also find the headset in our Xbox headset buying guide.
Pros
very good overall sound
high wearing comfort
replaceable ear pads
many adjustment options thanks to the docking station
very good microphone
decent battery life
Cons
high price
The gaming headset currently costs 222.22 € at MediaMarkt (266.-), you save 16 %.
Gigabyte Aorus 15P (15 inch): The gaming laptop from Gigabyte offers you a comprehensive range of features with a modern Core i7-10750H processor and a GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q. In addition, it comes with a Full HD display with 144 Hz, which is especially interesting for FPS gamers. 16 GB of RAM is also sufficient.
With the RTX 2070 Max-Q, you can smoothly play all modern titles with maximum details and also take advantage of the 144 Hz display. The high noise of the device under load and the temperature, which also becomes noticeable on the surface of the device, are disadvantages.
Computeruniverse.de (99.2 % positive ratings) offers the device for 1,339.90 € (1,529 €). If you are looking for a powerful laptop that weighs around 2 kg and offers enough power for modern titles, then you should take a look at the Gigabyte Aorus 15P.
SANDISK Ultra, Micro-SDXC Memory Card: The Micro SD card from SanDisk offers you 256 GB of storage and fits into almost any Android device that supports a card slot. According to the manufacturer, the memory card is also waterproof and temperature resistant.
For a comparatively low price, you get plenty of storage space for many pictures, movies, or other data that you want to store on the card. The overall performance is fine, but the memory card does not deliver high performance during data transfer. As a storage medium for your smartphone, however, the performance is more than sufficient.
Pros
fair price-performance ratio
lots of storage
decent overall performance
Cons
no high performance during copying
Currently, you can get the memory card at MediaMarkt for 24.98 € (67.13 €), you save 62 %.
Games
Elder Scrolls Online Greymoor Collectors Edition: There is currently a strong discount on Amazon for the Collectors Edition of Greymoor. This version is an upgrade that only includes the Greymoor chapter. So you need the base game to play.
In addition to digital bonuses and one month of ESO Plus, the box mainly offers physical bonuses:
Vampire Lord statue
Set of four collector coins
exclusive Steelbook and a map of Western Skyrim
If you already own the base game of Elder Scrolls Online, then taking a look at the Collectors Edition may be worthwhile. Otherwise, you still need to buy the main game, which is currently priced at around 10 euros (excluding expansions).
In Greymoor, you travel to Western Skyrim. There you will encounter many dangers, as well as many new content, including a dark main story and numerous spooky side quests, which together are said to contain 30 hours of new narration. Additionally, the expansion offers new dungeons and open caves and the new antiquities system. More information about Greymoor can of course be found here with us on MeinMMO.
You can get the Collectors Edition on Amazon for 69.99 € (126.71 €), you save 45 %.
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More information about Greymoor: If you want to dive deeper into the world of Greymoor, you can find all the information in printed form in our special issue on Greymoor:
The best offers from December 5
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 5, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
LOGITECH MX MASTER 3 for Mac: The mouse from Logitech offers you excellent craftsmanship and a comfortable ergonomic shape, making it particularly interesting for users who like to use mice in their entire hand (Palm Grip). The successful magnetic scroll wheel, which is precise and exact, is also commendable.
Additionally, it has a long battery life and you can connect the mouse to your computer via both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz. Also interesting is “Logitech Flow”: This allows you to control two computers with one mouse.
Unfortunately, the mouse only offers a polling rate of 125 Hertz and the gliding properties are not impressive. This is mainly due to the poorly placed gliding feet.
For around 70 euros, you get an overall very good wireless mouse with a high battery life.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
successful magnetic scroll wheel
Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz possible
long battery life
comfortable ergonomic design
Cons
only 125 Hz polling rate
high weight
average gliding properties
The mouse currently costs 75.06 € (86.90 €), you save 13 %.
Controller charging station for Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S: These batteries from BEBONCOOL fit in your Xbox controllers. It is a battery pack that you insert into the battery compartment of the controller. The batteries take about hours to charge. The batteries each have 2600 mAh.
On Amazon, the high battery life is praised, which can easily keep up with the official battery pack from Microsoft. Users report battery life of over 12 hours. You can also find the battery pack in the 3-pack variant in our Xbox charging station buying guide.
The battery charging station with batteries currently costs 18.39 € (24.99 €), you save 26 %. With a coupon on Amazon, you can save an additional 8 %.
If you prefer to charge your batteries via USB, you can currently find the right offer on Amazon. Here you can currently save 29 %.
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Holife Gaming Mouse, 7200 DPI PC Mouse: This mouse is an inexpensive entry-level device among gaming mice. The mouse offers comfortable ergonomics and good glide capabilities. The DPI buttons on the mouse are easy to reach, and you can program the mouse buttons. However, the software only works on Windows and not on Mac or Linux systems.
In addition, the mouse has a weight system that allows you to influence the properties of the mouse. This is especially useful if you want to try out different weights. The weights are built on the back of the mouse.
The cumbersome software and the stiff, short cable of the mouse are particularly criticized.
Pros
comfortable ergonomics
good glide properties
adjustable weight
programmable buttons
DPI buttons easy to reach
Cons
cumbersome software
stiff, short cable
If you are looking for a gaming mouse and do not want to spend more than 20 euros, then check out the Holife gaming mouse.
The gaming mouse currently costs 21.59 € (29.99 €), you save 40 % in the daily offer.
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The best offers from December 4
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 4, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
The “Cyber Week” is still running at MediaMarkt until December 6, 2020, at 8 PM. It is definitely worth taking a look at the offers. Currently, for example, gaming PCs are on sale. In this article, we present 5 good gaming PCs from the offer.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Core: With the Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger, you can get a good gaming headset for under 50 euros on offer. The HyperX Cloud Stinger is a good offer with its moderate price.
It offers precise sound, is well-padded, and provides high wearing comfort thanks to its low weight. The microphone provides good quality.
While the mids are balanced, the highs and lows are somewhat pronounced. Unlike expensive devices, the cable is not textile-woven and is quite thin. On offer for just over 20 euros, you cannot go wrong fundamentally with the Cloud Stinger Core.
Pros
Good microphone
low weight
high wearing comfort
balanced mids
affordable
Cons
thin cable
highs and lows somewhat pronounced
The gaming headset currently costs 21.44 € (37.71 €), you save 43 %.
Logitech G815 Lightspeed: The gaming keyboard from Logitech is heavy but very well made, thanks to the aluminum plate and metal reinforcement. The keyboard uses “low profile” switches that are particularly flat. It also offers an internal memory. However, you can only save lighting settings.
You can connect another device to an integrated USB 2.0 hub. Macros are stored in the Logitech software and not in the device. Also annoying is the partially poor brightness of the keys, and some special keys are not illuminated as they are just printed.
In this price segment, the Logitech keyboard is actually strong. Especially thanks to its high-quality workmanship and the fast keys, it is worth taking a look at the “G815 Lightspeed”. Therefore, you will also find the wireless model in our list of the best keyboards.
Pros
high quality, thanks to aluminum plate and metal reinforcement
USB port on the back
high precision
particularly flat design
Cons
expensive
integrated memory only for lighting profiles
special characters are not/rarely illuminated
The gaming keyboard from Logitech currently costs 111.11 € (147.37 €), you save 24 %.
Acer Predator Galea 350: The gaming headset from Acer is a decent wired gaming headset with high wearing comfort. The headset sits comfortably on the head and offers a rich and dense sound, and the factory settings are also good.
Thanks to the jack and USB plug, the headset can also be easily used on the smartphone or console. The microphone quality is okay, but nothing more.
For around 50 euros, the gaming headset is a fair offer. This is mainly due to the combination of good sound and wearing comfort that the device offers.
Pros
high wearing comfort
good and rich overall sound
jack and USB plug
good factory settings
Cons
weak microphone
The gaming headset from Acer currently costs 49.99 € (88.90 €), you save 43.77 %. Please note that shipping costs of 6.79 € apply at Alternate.
Games
ESO is currently free for 6 days: The MMORPG ESO has now started its Free Play event. It started on December 3 and runs until December 9 at 4 PM. This applies to all platforms PC/Mac, Stadia, Xbox, and PlayStation.
ESO is not a MMORPG in the classical sense, as you can complete many tasks and missions alone.
For beginners, during the “Free Play Event”, several streams from official ESO streamers offer tips for newcomers to ESO. If you have played for free before, you can continue using your old character. You can find all information regarding the free trial period here:
Release of Immortals Fenyx Rising: On December 3, the open-world game Immortals Fenyx Rising from Ubisoft started.
Our colleagues from GameStar have already played the game and revealed in their review of Immortals Fenyx Rising why they see a bold decision from Ubisoft in the game. The game offers fun combat, interesting puzzles, and a fantastic game world but misses opportunities.
Currently, the game is not on sale, but if you like open-world games and are interested in Greek mythology, you should definitely check it out.
You can play it on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Google Stadia.
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Borderlands 3: Borderlands 3 is a first-person shooter. Like its predecessors, it features colorful graphics in a comic style and continues the crazy story around the vault hunters across the galaxy. Starting on Pandora, you travel from planet to planet. The core of the game revolves around the crazy weapons and collecting better loot. The game focuses on fast-paced action and dark humor.
If you are looking for big surprises, then you will be disappointed, as Borderlands 3 sticks to old virtues and offers little in real innovations compared to its predecessor. If you are looking for a crazy and outlandish shooter that can be played cooperatively and is all about crazy weapons, then you should give Borderlands 3 a chance. Why Borderlands 3 is the perfect launch title for the PS5, is revealed by MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.
You can get the game on Amazon for 9.99 € (20.53 €), you save 51 %.
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The best offers from December 6
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 6, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
Astro A50 Wireless with Base Station: The Astro A50 is now in its fourth generation and offers, like its predecessors, very good sound quality. The wearing comfort is very high, and you can change the ear pads at any time, as they are attached with magnets and can be replaced.
The included dock for charging offers you several ports, and the latest model uses 2.4 GHz, increasing the range compared to its predecessor significantly. The battery life has also improved significantly.
The only downside is the high price of the headset. On offer, however, you get one of the best gaming headsets for PC and console with the Astro A50, which is also compatible with the Xbox Series X or PS5. You can also find the headset in our Xbox headset buying guide.
Pros
very good overall sound
high wearing comfort
replaceable ear pads
many adjustment options thanks to the docking station
very good microphone
decent battery life
Cons
high price
The gaming headset currently costs 222.22 € at MediaMarkt (266.-), you save 16 %.
Gigabyte Aorus 15P (15 inch): The gaming laptop from Gigabyte offers you a comprehensive range of features with a modern Core i7-10750H processor and a GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q. In addition, it comes with a Full HD display with 144 Hz, which is especially interesting for FPS gamers. 16 GB of RAM is also sufficient.
With the RTX 2070 Max-Q, you can smoothly play all modern titles with maximum details and also take advantage of the 144 Hz display. The high noise of the device under load and the temperature, which also becomes noticeable on the surface of the device, are disadvantages.
Computeruniverse.de (99.2 % positive ratings) offers the device for 1,339.90 € (1,529 €). If you are looking for a powerful laptop that weighs around 2 kg and offers enough power for modern titles, then you should take a look at the Gigabyte Aorus 15P.
SANDISK Ultra, Micro-SDXC Memory Card: The Micro SD card from SanDisk offers you 256 GB of storage and fits into almost any Android device that supports a card slot. According to the manufacturer, the memory card is also waterproof and temperature resistant.
For a comparatively low price, you get plenty of storage space for many pictures, movies, or other data that you want to store on the card. The overall performance is fine, but the memory card does not deliver high performance during data transfer. As a storage medium for your smartphone, however, the performance is more than sufficient.
Pros
fair price-performance ratio
lots of storage
decent overall performance
Cons
no high performance during copying
Currently, you can get the memory card at MediaMarkt for 24.98 € (67.13 €), you save 62 %.
Games
Elder Scrolls Online Greymoor Collectors Edition: There is currently a strong discount on Amazon for the Collectors Edition of Greymoor. This version is an upgrade that only includes the Greymoor chapter. So you need the base game to play.
In addition to digital bonuses and one month of ESO Plus, the box mainly offers physical bonuses:
Vampire Lord statue
Set of four collector coins
exclusive Steelbook and a map of Western Skyrim
If you already own the base game of Elder Scrolls Online, then taking a look at the Collectors Edition may be worthwhile. Otherwise, you still need to buy the main game, which is currently priced at around 10 euros (excluding expansions).
In Greymoor, you travel to Western Skyrim. There you will encounter many dangers, as well as many new content, including a dark main story and numerous spooky side quests, which together are said to contain 30 hours of new narration. Additionally, the expansion offers new dungeons and open caves and the new antiquities system. More information about Greymoor can of course be found here with us on MeinMMO.
You can get the Collectors Edition on Amazon for 69.99 € (126.71 €), you save 45 %.
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More information about Greymoor: If you want to dive deeper into the world of Greymoor, you can find all the information in printed form in our special issue on Greymoor:
The best offers from December 5
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 5, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
LOGITECH MX MASTER 3 for Mac: The mouse from Logitech offers you excellent craftsmanship and a comfortable ergonomic shape, making it particularly interesting for users who like to use mice in their entire hand (Palm Grip). The successful magnetic scroll wheel, which is precise and exact, is also commendable.
Additionally, it has a long battery life and you can connect the mouse to your computer via both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz. Also interesting is “Logitech Flow”: This allows you to control two computers with one mouse.
Unfortunately, the mouse only offers a polling rate of 125 Hertz and the gliding properties are not impressive. This is mainly due to the poorly placed gliding feet.
For around 70 euros, you get an overall very good wireless mouse with a high battery life.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
successful magnetic scroll wheel
Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz possible
long battery life
comfortable ergonomic design
Cons
only 125 Hz polling rate
high weight
average gliding properties
The mouse currently costs 75.06 € (86.90 €), you save 13 %.
Controller charging station for Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S: These batteries from BEBONCOOL fit in your Xbox controllers. It is a battery pack that you insert into the battery compartment of the controller. The batteries take about hours to charge. The batteries each have 2600 mAh.
On Amazon, the high battery life is praised, which can easily keep up with the official battery pack from Microsoft. Users report battery life of over 12 hours. You can also find the battery pack in the 3-pack variant in our Xbox charging station buying guide.
The battery charging station with batteries currently costs 18.39 € (24.99 €), you save 26 %. With a coupon on Amazon, you can save an additional 8 %.
If you prefer to charge your batteries via USB, you can currently find the right offer on Amazon. Here you can currently save 29 %.
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Holife Gaming Mouse, 7200 DPI PC Mouse: This mouse is an inexpensive entry-level device among gaming mice. The mouse offers comfortable ergonomics and good glide capabilities. The DPI buttons on the mouse are easy to reach, and you can program the mouse buttons. However, the software only works on Windows and not on Mac or Linux systems.
In addition, the mouse has a weight system that allows you to influence the properties of the mouse. This is especially useful if you want to try out different weights. The weights are built on the back of the mouse.
The cumbersome software and the stiff, short cable of the mouse are particularly criticized.
Pros
comfortable ergonomics
good glide properties
adjustable weight
programmable buttons
DPI buttons easy to reach
Cons
cumbersome software
stiff, short cable
If you are looking for a gaming mouse and do not want to spend more than 20 euros, then check out the Holife gaming mouse.
The gaming mouse currently costs 21.59 € (29.99 €), you save 40 % in the daily offer.
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The best offers from December 4
At this point, we present the most interesting offers from December 4, 2020. We present both hardware and game offers that you should check out.
Hardware
The “Cyber Week” is still running at MediaMarkt until December 6, 2020, at 8 PM. It is definitely worth taking a look at the offers. Currently, for example, gaming PCs are on sale. In this article, we present 5 good gaming PCs from the offer.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Core: With the Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger, you can get a good gaming headset for under 50 euros on offer. The HyperX Cloud Stinger is a good offer with its moderate price.
It offers precise sound, is well-padded, and provides high wearing comfort thanks to its low weight. The microphone provides good quality.
While the mids are balanced, the highs and lows are somewhat pronounced. Unlike expensive devices, the cable is not textile-woven and is quite thin. On offer for just over 20 euros, you cannot go wrong fundamentally with the Cloud Stinger Core.
Pros
Good microphone
low weight
high wearing comfort
balanced mids
affordable
Cons
thin cable
highs and lows somewhat pronounced
The gaming headset currently costs 21.44 € (37.71 €), you save 43 %.
Logitech G815 Lightspeed: The gaming keyboard from Logitech is heavy but very well made, thanks to the aluminum plate and metal reinforcement. The keyboard uses “low profile” switches that are particularly flat. It also offers an internal memory. However, you can only save lighting settings.
You can connect another device to an integrated USB 2.0 hub. Macros are stored in the Logitech software and not in the device. Also annoying is the partially poor brightness of the keys, and some special keys are not illuminated as they are just printed.
In this price segment, the Logitech keyboard is actually strong. Especially thanks to its high-quality workmanship and the fast keys, it is worth taking a look at the “G815 Lightspeed”. Therefore, you will also find the wireless model in our list of the best keyboards.
Pros
high quality, thanks to aluminum plate and metal reinforcement
USB port on the back
high precision
particularly flat design
Cons
expensive
integrated memory only for lighting profiles
special characters are not/rarely illuminated
The gaming keyboard from Logitech currently costs 111.11 € (147.37 €), you save 24 %.
Acer Predator Galea 350: The gaming headset from Acer is a decent wired gaming headset with high wearing comfort. The headset sits comfortably on the head and offers a rich and dense sound, and the factory settings are also good.
Thanks to the jack and USB plug, the headset can also be easily used on the smartphone or console. The microphone quality is okay, but nothing more.
For around 50 euros, the gaming headset is a fair offer. This is mainly due to the combination of good sound and wearing comfort that the device offers.
Pros
high wearing comfort
good and rich overall sound
jack and USB plug
good factory settings
Cons
weak microphone
The gaming headset from Acer currently costs 49.99 € (88.90 €), you save 43.77 %. Please note that shipping costs of 6.79 € apply at Alternate.
Games
ESO is currently free for 6 days: The MMORPG ESO has now started its Free Play event. It started on December 3 and runs until December 9 at 4 PM. This applies to all platforms PC/Mac, Stadia, Xbox, and PlayStation.
ESO is not a MMORPG in the classical sense, as you can complete many tasks and missions alone.
For beginners, during the “Free Play Event”, several streams from official ESO streamers offer tips for newcomers to ESO. If you have played for free before, you can continue using your old character. You can find all information regarding the free trial period here:
Release of Immortals Fenyx Rising: On December 3, the open-world game Immortals Fenyx Rising from Ubisoft started.
Our colleagues from GameStar have already played the game and revealed in their review of Immortals Fenyx Rising why they see a bold decision from Ubisoft in the game. The game offers fun combat, interesting puzzles, and a fantastic game world but misses opportunities.
Currently, the game is not on sale, but if you like open-world games and are interested in Greek mythology, you should definitely check it out.
You can play it on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Google Stadia.
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In CoD Warzone, a defeat can mean great frustration. However, a streamer lost control to such an extent that he started firing in real life. You can find the whole story here on MeinMMO.
What happened? The streamer behind the name “Faze sWiisH” was playing a round of Call of Duty: Warzone in duo mode. However, the game did not go as planned and the streamer was shot. This apparently upset him greatly, even though his remaining teammate could have revived him at the next station.
Probably to relieve his frustration, the streamer stood up, went to the window, opened it and suddenly began without warning to fire an entire magazine with a real gun into the foliage.
Afterward, he returned to the game and continued playing. The original video from Twitch has since been deleted, but there is a backup on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/qjvNhYqI288
The community is in shock
What were the reactions? On reddit, where a first clip of the incident was shown, the streamer received shocked reactions. “This is the next evolutionary step after punching holes in walls,” remarked one user.
Others were concerned that the wild shooting spree might have injured bystanders. After all, the whole event happened at night, and one user mentioned a case from his hometown where a child was killed by a bullet from a nearby shooting range.
Fortunately, it seems there were no injuries in the recent incident. A photo from the streamer’s Instagram account shows a view from the mentioned window, where apparently only empty forest and pasture land is visible.
Nevertheless, users agree that it is extremely irresponsible to recklessly fire into the wilderness just because one lost a game.
What could the consequences be? There was further speculation that the whole incident might have consequences on Twitch. The use of real weapons during streams has already led to bans in the past. One example cited on reddit involved a streamer who held a weapon up to the camera and “threatened” with it.
It seems very likely that sWiisH might also face a ban. On his Twitch account, at least, he is offline and no videos are visible anymore.
Another case involving well-known streamers due to the use of firearms concerns the YouTuber Boogie2988. He was threatened by a stalker who harassed him at home. This led to warning shots and significant trouble. You can read the whole story here on MeinMMO.
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In World of Warcraft players are currently annoyed by a problem. Their teammates leave the dungeon prematurely – leading to wait times for everyone.
In World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, dungeons are being run diligently, as the final preparations for the first raid Castle Nathria are underway. However, a problem is bothering many players. Some teammates like to leave the dungeon in the middle and cause annoying wait times for everyone else. The main reason for this is the system of legendary memories.
What is the problem? Many players are searching for the memories of the rune etcher. These are the legendary powers that players need to craft their Legendary Items. They can come from different sources, including bosses in dungeons. Some players sign up for a dungeon, play up to their desired boss, and then disappear silently from the group. The remaining 4 players then have to wait until a replacement fills the group again. Depending on the role, this can take a while.
This is also annoying for replacements: The problem affects not only the original players of the group but also the replacements. If, for example, the tank disappears after the 2nd boss because he could leave behind his legendary power, the replacement tank is left unsatisfied. After all, the most important boss he might need has already been defeated. This leads to even more frustration, causing even replacements to lose interest.
The legendary powers can also be found in dungeons – unfortunately not only with the final boss.
Would there be a solution? Yes. Blizzard could adjust the drop chances for the legendary powers so that they can only drop from the final boss of a dungeon. Then the players would be “forced” to play the dungeon until the end and cannot leave prematurely without being appropriately sanctioned. Such a change was also made by Blizzard in Battle for Azeroth regarding the loot of some bosses, which often led players to abandon the raid.
More current info on Shadowlands can be found here:
This is how players are reacting: In the World of Warcraft subreddit and the official forums, there is almost daily a post with players’ demands to move the legendary loot to the final boss of a dungeon. For example, celticbarrett writes:
It’s kind of funny that they implemented the low drop chance for dungeons to encourage people to visit the dungeon more often and then didn’t push [the legendaries] to the final boss, defeating the entire purpose.
Also somenamelessghoul shares:
Honestly now. I’m trying to gear up in heroic dungeons and in every single dungeon the tank or healer left after one of the bosses. People say “It’s not a big deal because the spot gets filled almost immediately,” but last time I had to wait 15 minutes for another healer. I can’t believe Blizzard didn’t see this coming.
There is no short-term solution for players – except to group up with friends and guild mates from the very beginning. Because they rarely leave a dungeon prematurely.
Are you also struggling with this problem? Or does everything run smoothly for you?
The year 2020 is slowly coming to an end. But there is still plenty to do in Destiny 2. We show you what to look forward to until the end of the year.
What is currently happening in Destiny 2? Many guardians are still deeply engaged in the content of the new expansion Beyond Light, for example, running the new raid or playing new exotics like the sniper Cloudstrike or the sword The Lament. Additionally, the Season 12, the Season of the Hunt, is also running, offering new content like the Fallen Wrath hunts.
However, as the year 2020 is slowly coming to an end, it traditionally gets a bit quieter in Destiny 2. Therefore, we take a look at the content you can expect in this now started last month of the year.
What else does the year 2020 bring?
Even though December is relatively quiet, there are still one or two pieces of content waiting for you.
Next-Gen Upgrade: On December 8, Destiny 2 will receive the new update 3.0.1. This includes, among other things, the next-gen upgrade for the new consoles PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
This is supposed to make Destiny 2 run better on next-gen platforms and allow the game to finally fully benefit from the new technical possibilities. On there, Destiny 2 will, for example, have higher FPS, true 4K resolution, or a FoV slider. However, you will have to redownload the entire game on PS5 and the new Xbox models.
Iron Banner: On December 8, the first Iron Banner of the new Season 12 will start. This should again give players the chance to push their power level with additional powerful and pinnacle rewards, as well as to grind for some new weapons and armor pieces.
However, the weapons and gear are not really new. They are just already known items – 2 weapons and an armor set, now with a new power level cap of 1,410.
The two weapons – with new perks – are
the kinetic scout rifle “The Smallest Reprisal” (from Season 1)
as well as the kinetic hand cannon “The Last Hand” (from Season 1)
The armors are from the “Iron Will” set (previously appeared in Season 8).
By the way, what is also interesting in connection with the Iron Banner: Currently, it seems that Destiny 2 is rebuilding the old destroyed tower from part 1. And the new Iron Banner quest from Season 12 is called “A Tower rebuilt”. It could be that we will make a detour to the old tower as part of this quest. It will definitely be exciting.
The holidays are also coming to Destiny
“The Dawning”: The Dawning is a winter event. In principle, this refers to the Christmas festivities in the world of Destiny.
This gives the Tower of the Last City a Christmas look. You can then bake cookies according to various recipes and secure festive loot. The Eververse will also receive many thematically inspired items in its inventory.
No details about this year’s Dawning event have been presented so far, but it is expected that it will take place just like it did in previous years, or at least similarly. This winter event is set to begin on December 15 and will run until January 5, 2020 – spanning into the new year.
In previous years, a new event weapon was always introduced. Leaks suggest that this time it might be a fusion rifle.
However, that hasn’t happened yet, and guardians are still waiting for the first Trials of the new season. The Trials have been postponed week after week since the launch of the new content due to bugs and glitches. In short: No one has seen the new adept weapons or mods yet.
The last information from Bungie was from November 27.
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It was stated that the Trials were deactivated again for that (past) weekend. No exact time was given for their start in the context of the new season, but it is expected (or at least hoped) that it will finally start in December.
No date has been set for this, but there are speculations that it might happen this year. The well-known data miner Ginsor recently discovered two ornaments for the “new” weapon exotic in new game data.
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How about you? Will it be less gaming for you towards the end of the year? Or do you play more over the holidays? What content are you most looking forward to at the end of the year?
Legendary items in WoW Shadowlands have a little detail that can be quite embarrassing. Pay attention to this when purchasing.
In World of Warcraft Shadowlands, many players have already begun crafting their first legendary items. After all, these are the strongest items with powerful effects that you can obtain in the new WoW expansion. However, for some players, there was a rude awakening – because the legendary item bears a name they would rather not see.
What’s going on? If you want to craft a legendary item in World of Warcraft Shadowlands, you need a raw item from a craftsman. If you don’t practice the profession yourself, you have to rely on the auction house or ask friends for help. However, the raw item also determines what name will later be displayed on the item. When the finished Legendary is worn later, it will bear the name of the original creator.
This is how the name of a player appears on the item. Image source: wowhead
An example: The Demon Hunter Nemerot wants to craft a legendary pair of pants. Since he is not a leatherworker himself, he relies on the auction house and buys the raw item for the Legendary there from the player “Xxshadowkillerxx”. When Nemerot now goes to the rune smith to create the Legendary, the finished item will also bear the inscription “Crafted by Xxshadowkillerxx”.
Why can that be annoying? Other players can view your character and see this inscription. It is therefore always visible which player crafted the raw item for you. If that player has an inappropriate name that just skims the edge of acceptability, you might not want to see that name on your character’s body and have that as a “advertisement”.
So pay attention to who crafted the raw item when purchasing legendary items. After all, you will carry that name on your body for quite some time and indirectly advertise for that player. You wouldn’t want to carry the inscription “Crafted by FaceSausageThree” for the next few years on your digital form.
Why is that? Blizzard wanted to give craftsmen more importance with WoW Shadowlands again. This has already been achieved through the Legendary system, as only a few players will take the effort to craft the coveted “Rank 4” Legendaries. However, these players could earn a good reputation on their respective realm. It seems to be part of it that the inscription of the respective player is then on the finished item.
In The Division 2, the next big update TU12 and the accompanying Season 4 will soon bring new content and numerous changes to the game. We will show you what to look forward to.
Here’s what’s new in The Division 2: The Division 2 has a lot planned for next Tuesday, December 8. The next big update and the new season will be coming hand in hand.
Both will bring new content as well as all sorts of changes and improvements for numerous areas of The Division 2. Here’s an overview of what to expect with Title Update 12 and the start of Season 4.
What comes with the big Title Update 12
With TU12, some improvements and new features will enter the game, including the Optimization Station or a Global Event Store. There will also be significant changes to the Endless Mode The Summit. Below you will find the key points of the new Title Update 12:
Optimization Station: With TU12, the Optimization Station from Part 1 returns. It is a powerful tool for refining endgame builds. In short: It allows you to extract the full potential from each gear item for a certain fee, boosting its stats up to 100% of their maximum.
You will find the Optimization Station via the recalibration station
High-end, exotic, and gear set equipment pieces as well as exotic and high-end weapons can be improved in this manner. The optimized attributes can then no longer be recalibrated.
By the way, the Optimization Station can be accessed via a menu in the recalibration station after the release of TU12.
Changes and new features for The Summit: In the mode “The Summit”, challenges will be introduced with TU12. You will need to complete a new set of objectives in the skyscraper to earn rewards.
These challenges fall into different categories and are different for each player, so you won’t necessarily get the same ones as the rest of the group if you are out with multiple agents.
Rewards include:
Experience points
Targeted loot
“The Summit” challenge containers with materials for optimization and recalibration
A new exotic assault rifle (one-time reward)
Named item container
Exotic containers
Specialization points
In The Summit, you fight your way through a 100-story skyscraper in New York
Additionally, there are several more improvements for The Summit – such as:
New commendations
Targeted loot for each unlocked checkpoint
More frequent encounters with rogue agents (NPCs)
A new target category and increased variety for existing objectives
Global Event Store: With TU12, the previous way of distributing rewards during Global Events (a category of seasonal activities) is changing.
With the release of Title Update 12, stars will be earned by completing Global Event challenges. The stars will serve as currency that can be spent in the new Global Event Store – for crafting containers, seasonal containers, exotic containers, and more.
Stars that you do not spend by the end of a Global Event will be lost.
In the new Global Event Store, you can spend your star currency on what you want
New Gear: With a new Title Update, fresh gear for your agents traditionally comes into the game. Here are the highlights:
New exotic assault rifle “Condenser”: This gun adds stacks that boost your skill damage while the weapon itself deals greater damage with each skill tier.
New exotic shotgun “Scorpio”: This is a rapid-fire shotgun that stacks various status effects on your enemies.
Exotic holster “Waveform”: This gear piece adds stacks to increase skill damage. It also has the additional ability to switch between your skills.
New gear set “Counterfeiter”: Lets you maximize your skills and is focused on faster use and lethality.
New skill variant “Achilles Impulse” (through Season 4): A variant of the impulse that reveals enemy weak points, allowing you and your squad to focus on them and deal extra damage.
A new brand set from Empress International as well as new standard weapons “PDR” and “Tactical .308” with additional named versions.
New gear set “Counterfeiter”
More changes and improvements: Here, the focus was on community feedback, and adjustments were made based on this. Here are some examples:
Players will be able to visibly wear masks outside contaminated areas.
Picking up your own turret will be possible. The remaining energy will be taken into account during the cooldown. So if you mistakenly place your turret and pick it up again immediately, it will have a shorter cooldown than before.
The inventory will be expanded to 150.
The number of saved loadouts will increase from 4 to 16.
A filter for mods will be introduced.
What the new Season 4 – End of Watch brings
Season 4 of The Division 2 is called End of Watch. It is intended to provide The Division 2 with new content repeatedly over the course of 12 weeks and give agents fresh things to do.
Our old boss Faye Lau is our top target in Season 4
The contents: Among the contents of Season 4 are:
A new seasonal bounty with 5 new targets. The story of Warlords will continue here, you will encounter your old boss Faye Lau at the end. She went rogue at the end of the Warlords expansion and is now coming back. You can earn the newly mentioned Skill Mod “Achilles Impulse”.
4 different leagues where you can test your skills against other agents and earn rewards.
4 global events that enforce different play styles with their respective modifiers but also offer attractive rewards.
A special Christmas event
2 clothing events where you can earn or buy various new cosmetics.
The first clothing event “Outguard” will likely make many agents happy who are into tactical outfits. The motto is clearly “Tacticool”. Here’s a preview:
The roadmap: Here’s what to expect from The Division 2 during Season 4 from December 2020 to the end of February 2021:
The roadmap for Season 4
The Season Pass: Traditionally, there will be a new Season Pass with 100 levels. You will be able to earn gear as well as various other seasonal rewards. Access to the premium reward branch is expected to still cost €10 and offer more rewards. However, there will also still be a free reward branch with all gameplay-relevant content – free for all owners of the Warlords expansion.
What do you think of the new content from TU12 and Season 4? Will you be playing it since you’re always at it? Can the new content motivate you to revisit The Division 2? Or are you now completely indifferent to even new content?
2020 was a weak year for fans of MMOs and multiplayer games. Hardly any new games were released, and some of those that did were disappointing. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch presents 3 titles that he was looking forward to but were disappointing.
What games are those? Actually, I am a die-hard MMORPG player at heart. There were 4 new games in 2020, but none of them could hold my attention for long. However, I had no high expectations for any of these games.
Instead, I relied on titles from big names like Amazon, Blizzard, or Square Enix this year. They released new multiplayer titles in 2020 that sounded very interesting on paper. But because I had expectations for these companies, I ended up being so disappointed.
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Crucible
What kind of game is this? Crucible is – or rather was – a team-based shooter from Amazon. The game was in closed alpha for a long time and was revealed to the public in April 2020. The big surprise was that the release was already announced for May 2020. The time between announcement and release was very short.
Crucible then launched with 3 different modes – PvPvE against boss monsters, capture points, and deathmatch. Players formed teams of 2, 4, or 8. They took on various characters, who used different weapons and abilities. Just like in a typical hero shooter.
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Why was I so disappointed? Crucible had been on my mind for years. This was also because some former GW2 developers worked on it, whom I knew from my time as a fan site leader.
Even though I am not a shooter fan, the game sounded interesting to me:
The shooter aimed to focus more on the casual side compared to Valorant and CS:GO
There were some PvE content
The characters seemed funny and varied
The planned modes also sounded exciting
Moreover, Crucible was backed by the big company Amazon, which could potentially venture into esports and expand the game for years. I wanted to be part of a big release from the beginning again.
But the execution of Crucible was anything but successful.
Ajonah – one of the heroes from Crucible.
At release, there were technical problems, including poor performance, missing chat options, and bad matchmaking. Additionally, important content such as custom games or good tutorials was also missing for me.
December in GTA Online has some cool content. MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese is really looking forward to what’s happening. But what is actually happening?
This month it will be happening. And this release makes December 2020 a lot better for me, even though the winter month already has a lot to offer.
3 contents that make December 2020 in GTA Online so good
So you know exactly what is happening in the coming weeks, I will show you the upcoming content and explain what makes them so good.
I have been managing GTA Online for MeinMMO for several years and have been playing it practically since release, with breaks. In summary, I should now have over 700 hours of playtime in the online part of Grand Theft Auto V. During that time, I’ve experienced quite a few Decembers and many more events in the game.
1. The big heist update “Cayo Perico”
What is it? In December, GTA Online brings the new heist. After the casino heist, this is the next PvE content for the online mode of GTA 5. The special thing is that you can play and complete this one completely solo. Normally, heists in GTA Online take place in groups consisting of two to four players.
In the Cayo Perico heist you are to infiltrate the private island Cayo Perico. But be careful, because it belongs to the most notorious drug dealer in the world. You can steal artworks, gold, and dirty drug money. This will be a new way to earn a lot of money in GTA Online.
When is it coming? The heist comes with its island expansion on December 15, 2020. In the YouTube trailer, you can already get a first glimpse of the heist:
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The new update brings additional content besides the heist. These include:
New vehicles
Tactical weapons
Social spaces for dancing
New radio stations with over 100 new songs
A heavily armed submarine as headquarters
2. The mysterious vehicle gift
What is it? In November, the GTA Online team started a challenge with players. They were to earn several billion dollars in heists to unlock a gift for all players.
Upon completion of the challenge, Rockstar Games announced that the community had reached the goal.
In the announcement, it states: “As a reward for your collective efforts, everyone will receive a special new vehicle in the launch week of the next major GTA Online update in December.”
So you will also receive the vehicle as a gift at that time!
What is it? Snow in GTA Online is an annual event. In short: It snows in Los Santos.
Why is that so good? Well. You’re already racing your powerful racing cars around the curves of the online world like crazy. On snow, it’s just even better!
Not just a good thing for the racers among you. Pedestrians also get their share. Because as we have seen in previous years, a function returns in line with the snow. You can form and throw snowballs. Yes, exactly! Whether you choose the heads of innocent NPCs as targets for the frostball or throw them at other players. Nobody can say anything against a snowball fight in GTA Online.
When is it coming? Last year, the snowfall started on December 19. It is quite possible that this year the kickoff will happen at a similar time.
Throughout the Christmas holidays, the snow was then active and returned again for New Year.
Are you looking forward to the events this month? And which one are you most excited about? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
The streaming platform Twitch plays a large role in the gaming industry and community. We talk about it in our latest MeinMMO podcast.
What is this about? There is probably hardly a gamer who has never heard of the streaming platform Twitch. Since its inception, Twitch has developed into a giant where countless streamers broadcast their content to the world daily.
For the gaming industry, Twitch now plays a very important role, especially in marketing. However, the platform brings its own dynamics, which are difficult for publishers and developers to control. Find out here what influence Twitch has on gaming and also on us as gamers.
Who is involved? The moderation of the podcast is, as always, handled by Leya Jankowski from the editorial team. Also joining are MeinMMO editor-in-chief Gerd Schuhmann and the YouTuber Simon “Entenburg”. (Link leads to Entenburg’s channel)
Schuhmann has been observing the Twitch scene and its dynamics for a long time. He has written hundreds of articles for MeinMMO about Twitch and Twitch streamers.
Simon is a YouTuber and has his own Twitch channel where he streams regularly. He is well acquainted with the processes and the scene of Twitch.
Here’s how you can get involved: Of course, we appreciate constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement regarding our freshly baked podcast. Write us your opinion in the comments under the article or in our Discord and tell us how you found the first episode.
But you can also make suggestions for topics for future episodes. Is there a game or a topic that concerns you strongly? Would you like to hear certain guests? Then let us know and put it in the comments.
We look forward to hearing from you! Your opinion? Discuss with us!
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A paladin is already getting bored in WoW Shadowlands. He is doing a mythic dungeon solo.
World of Warcraft Shadowlands has only been released for about 2 weeks and many players are still running around in blue gear that is anything but good. Not surprisingly – after all, most players are currently engaged in heroic dungeons and are just starting to check out the mythic dungeons.
A paladin can only smile tiredly about this, as he is already completing his first mythic dungeon solo. This time it’s about the exceptional paladin Rextroy.
What has he done? As a protection paladin, Rextroy has plunged into the Theater of Pain – on mythic difficulty. This is currently the toughest challenge WoW players can experience in Shadowlands. Normally, this dungeon requires a group of 5 players, who at least have somewhat decent gear.
The whole “run” took several hours, as Rextroy had to come up with various strategies for the bosses and trash groups. Those interested in all the details of the fights can watch the entire run here. In about 15 minutes, Rextroy explains the most difficult mechanics and toughest groups – and how he mastered them as a paladin. This was possible primarily because paladins can self-heal as a tank with massive self-healing abilities. Nevertheless, it required many tricks to avoid the constant stun from the first boss, for example.
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Who is Rextroy? The player Rextroy has made a name for himself in the WoW community over the past few years. For a while now, he has been trying to fully exploit the game mechanics to tackle seemingly impossible challenges solo. Sometimes these are current raid bosses, which he defeats with a single attack or a flawed mechanic with which he can even kill players completely naked in PvP – sometimes he doesn’t even have to get off his mount to do so. With the release of Shadowlands, PvP scaling has mostly been abolished, which is why he is now focusing more on PvE mechanics.
Is there more to come for the players? New challenges are expected for Rextroy next Wednesday. Because then the first season of Shadowlands starts, and the “Mythic+” difficulty for dungeons will open. At the same time, the ranked PvP season will also start, and the raid Castle Nathria will open its gates. Then, Rextroy should have new goals again, so he can continue to chase his ambitious records in Shadowlands.
What do you think of this achievement? Impressive what Rextroy is doing again? Or somehow a waste of time?
On December 8th, Season 4 starts in The Division 2. Along with new content, you can expect a reunion with a former companion. But now you must hunt her down mercilessly.
What is Faye Lau’s story? At the end of Warlords of New York, former Division Commander Faye Lau switched sides and joined the Black Tusk. Not much is known about her reasons – at least not yet. These are apparently to be explored in the upcoming Season 4.
Because together with four other rogue Division agents, she has now formed her own cell and pursues her own goals, which we are to discover and thwart in the new season. Lau’s return was already announced some time ago with the roadmap for 2020.
This is what the new Season 4 in The Division 2 also brings: With Title Update 12, which kicks off the new season on December 8th, there will be various improvements and balancing adjustments as well as, among other things, the optimization station as a new endgame feature and new exotics and gear sets. In general, you can expect new weapons and equipment, a new skill variant, events, challenges, and a new season pass.
The Story of Faye Lau
What makes Faye Lau special? Faye Lau is probably known to some veterans who have played the first part of The Division. Lau was an agent there, guiding you through the snowy streets of Manhattan with missions and instructions. With the release of Warlords of New York in The Division 2, Lau appeared again. This time as the commander of the Division in New York. However, at the end, she went rogue and unexpectedly turned away from the Division.
Why Faye Lau turned away from the Division: During the story, players learn that Lau lost her sister in an attack by the Rikers on Hell’s Kitchen. In utter despair, she began drinking heavily and tried to forget her anger and grief through alcohol.
The Division’s handling of the villain Aaron Keener made her increasingly doubt the Division’s abilities. At the end of the “Warlords of New York” campaign, Lau’s Strategic Homeland Division watch turns red. So, the former commander and companion turned into a rogue. And it seems that she has joined the Black Tusk, a powerful private security company.
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YouTuber ManaWar shows the end of Warlords of New York and Faye Lau’s betrayal.
Faye Lau’s motivations are still unknown: It can only be speculated why Faye Lau has become rogue and joined the Black Tusk. However, with the start of Season 4, we will likely learn more about her motivations.
Due to her strong doubts about the Division, it is conceivable that she wants to maintain order in New York in her own way with the Black Tusk. After the devastating hurricane and the pandemic, this would be quite a plausible scenario.
Your new target in Season 4: Faye Lau, Black Tusk
The hunt for Faye Lau: While hunting Faye Lau, players will learn more about the background of her betrayal, but you will not be able to fight her immediately. First, her team of four equally rogue Division agents must be taken down.
They work with Lau in a cell of the Black Tusk and must be hunted down and eliminated gradually throughout the season. Who the four rogue agents are is still unknown at this time. It is only known that in the end you will reunite with your old boss. By then, you should learn with what motivation Lau defected. Because after eliminating the four agents from Lau’s cell, you will finally face Lau herself in the final battle.
Will there be a happy ending? Whether you can convince Faye Lau to rejoin the Division or whether you must eliminate her in the end is unclear. Her strong doubts about the organization led her to defect to the enemy. But perhaps through your determined actions, it is possible to persuade Lau to return. Perhaps there will still be a nice happy ending.
Codename Nightmare is set to release in the second half of Season 4.
Whether Faye Lau will also appear in The Division 2: Special Event “Codename Nightmare” is also not known. The event was supposed to take place this year but has been postponed to the second half of Season 4. It is possible that Faye Lau will make an appearance here.
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In the Warzone of Call of Duty, there are inconsistencies and issues with melee combat. Some players are calling for changes, as melee attacks are sometimes more effective than weapons.
What is happening in the Warzone? Even though some players are currently busy in the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the popular and very successful battle royale Warzone continues to be played by many.
And there will be some changes with the integration of Cold War and the launch of the first joint season. Currently, some players are encountering a problem that they hope will soon change – namely the melee attacks.
What is the problem with melee attacks? This problem is currently being actively discussed in the community. In short: melee attacks are inconsistent and sometimes overpowering compared to other weapons. The balance simply doesn’t seem right, according to many players.
In direct confrontation, even when armed with an assault rifle, one can quickly find oneself at a disadvantage. Here’s one of the currently most prominent examples on Reddit – and this is not an isolated case:
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Some melee weapons like the Cali Sticks or the Kodachi swords would sometimes only need one hit at full health and armor; the range of melee attacks is sometimes extreme, according to comments and reports.
What do the players say? Calls for nerfs or changes to melee attacks and weapons are therefore rising. Players are urging the developers to take a closer look at the whole situation. Because it is also not the first time that such problems occur.
The balance simply often doesn’t seem right when you pump half a magazine into the enemy and he takes you out with just one hit while at full health and maximum armor – that’s the general sentiment.
What do the developers say? So far, there has been no response from the developers. However, this does not stop players from posting their own solution proposals.
One suggestion, among others, is that for every bullet hit, the player’s melee attack would be slightly weakened. This way, one would still be fit at the start, but if one has taken some damage, then they would be correspondingly weaker in melee combat.
It remains to be seen whether the developers can address this issue before the start of the new season, the first joint one of Cold War and Warzone. They have a bit more time now, as the start of Season One of Black Ops Cold War has now been delayed by a few days: CoD Cold War delays Season 1 – teasing a new Warzone map
How about you? Have you also experienced this problem? Or can you not understand all the fuss at all?
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It has been more than 3 weeks since the launch of Destiny 2 Beyond Light. Enough time to get a comprehensive picture of it. What do you think of the new expansion?Has your opinion changed since the launch?
This was the mood at launch: Although the launch was extremely successful, Beyond Light did not go smoothly at all. The launch was marked by technical issues, and many couldn’t play properly on the first day. Afterwards, numerous PC players also complained about performance issues.
Beyond Light takes players to the ice moon Europa
However, the add-on itself was also quickly criticized. The weapon sunset was felt in full force and was not well received at all. Many previous weapons and armors became practically useless, while there simply wasn’t enough new loot to compensate for it.
The removal of numerous old content such as locations or activities was also criticized. Generally, Beyond Light offered too little new, too little innovative, said some players back then. Also, for suboptimal balancing of the new Stasis powers in PvP and numerous bugs, Destiny 2 faced criticism.
However, there was also praise, for example for the story of Beyond Light, the new location Europa, new Exotics, or the Stasis power in PvE.
In short: Beyond Light was received with mixed feelings, even if the initial mood felt rather negative. In a survey shortly after the launch, MeinMMO captured the first opinion from you. This was how the mood looked back then:
Looking at the mood now, it feels better than at the launch of the new add-on. However, the player community still views Beyond Light with mixed feelings. Some, like MeinMMO shooter expert Sven Galitzki, have fun and find that the expansion is well done – even if it didn’t immediately show everything it had to offer. Others, however, feel disappointed or disillusioned and complain that Beyond Light does some things well but also makes many mistakes and ultimately offers too little for the money.
In short: Although the mood now feels better than at launch after more than 3 weeks – Beyond Light is still being discussed passionately and controversially. There is still praise, but also some harsh criticism.
Participate in our survey: We have taken this as an opportunity and prepared a survey for you. We now want to know from you, the readers of MeinMMO, how you view Destiny 2: Beyond Light after 3 weeks. Are you satisfied? Has Beyond Light disappointed you? Or have you completely skipped the expansion?
Keep in mind, you only have one vote. Thank you for your time and participation.
By the way, feel free to share your views and arguments on this topic in detail in the comments with us and other MeinMMO readers. You are not limited to the survey – especially if your opinion may have changed in the meantime – whether positively or negatively.
The Elder Scrolls Online received a feature in the last major update of 2020 that has delighted many fans and also our MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn. This feature is the “Sticker Book”, which makes clearing out the inventory easy and guilt-free.
What is it about? ESO received a function in the most recent update 28 that I and many fans have been waiting for a long time: The “Item Collections”, which are known internally in the community and among developers primarily as the “Sticker Book”.
This is a system that allows you to reconstruct your items from collected sets at specific crafting stations whenever you want. This means you no longer have to carry all the sets around in your inventory because you might need them after a certain patch or update. Since storage space in ESO is quite limited, every item slot in the backpack and bank is valuable.
With the “Sticker Book”, you can finally declutter properly.
Each set could be strong again!
Finally, I can throw things away without worry!
How I became a hoarder: I am one of the victims of the great set hoarding compulsion in ESO. I hate throwing away things I might need again. Especially when the set is from some obscure dungeon that I probably won’t do again soon, or it was a rather rare drop.
Since I hadn’t thrown anything away, my inventory was full of stuff I actually didn’t need. For example, a cool shield from the Frostvault or a helmet from Auridon. Maybe I want to skill my Orc warrior as a tank at some point, then I do need that silly shield after all. So, better send it to the bank where three other shields I never used are already lying around.
I still remember exactly where I got the shield from the Frostvault!
A lot has accumulated over the years, and that’s why I was also completely thrilled when the developers announced Update 28 along with the Markarth DLC. The “Sticker Book” was a feature that ESO had urgently needed!
The freedom in decluttering: Once I had my items in the Sticker Book, I could declutter to my heart’s content. A ton of items were taken from the depths of the bank and backpack and finally broken down or deconstructed. If I need the stuff again, I can craft it back together for a few transmutation stones, and that’s it!
Throwing away the now unnecessary items filled me with a pleasant sense of freedom and harmony. The bank space was nicely decluttered, there’s room again for meaningful things, and it just felt good.
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This is how the community responds: By the way, I am not alone in this opinion. On reddit, a user posted that he is also glad that he was finally able to clean up:
I just deleted all my weapons and armor from my bank and my storage box due to the Sticker Book.
I felt some regret, but I also felt free. For the first time since 2014, I could try out the automatic looting system.
BeenOnReddit
Another user likely represents many typical hoarding ESO players by writing:
I collected so much stuff because I’ve seen how sets were nerfed in one update and came back to the meta in the next update. So I just hoarded so many things, just in case they come back in the future.
But now I did the same [as the thread creator] and got rid of everything. I used to always struggle with bank storage space.
But I didn’t realize how much I hoarded. Now I’m struggling to fill my bank back up. I’m very happy about the new Sticker Book.
Draymont
With each update, ESO gets bigger. But what else does the game need to make a good impression as a next-gen MMORPG in the coming years? We at MeinMMO surveyed the German ESO community and compiled a detailed list of the desired features. More bank space was also included.
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Many characters in World of Warcraft have changed drastically. However, three of them more than all others – we present them to you here.
In World of Warcraft, there are numerous major characters that have been involved in the game’s history for years. Many of them had their origins in the strategy games, while others joined only during WoW and its various expansions.
While a few characters have remained virtually unchanged in their personality or behavior, there are several NPCs that have changed drastically. They are hardly recognizable when compared to their former selves. For some, it’s simply because they have aged, while others have undergone a massive transformation in recent years. We showcase the most interesting characters with the biggest changes and how they have evolved.
Jaina Proudmoore
Jaina Proudmoore was introduced in Warcraft III as the apprentice of the archmage Antonidas, a high-ranking mage from Dalaran. She was the friend of Arthas Menethil and primarily served as the moral compass of the humans in WC3. She turned away from Arthas when he commanded the cleansing of Stratholme and instead tried to lead the people to Kalimdor.
This led to the founding of the city-state Theramore and a friendship with Thrall and parts of the Horde. After all, they fought together at the end of Warcraft 3 against the Burning Legion. She even had to make a decision against her father, who died in battle against the Horde as a result. An incident that inspired the folk song “Daughter of the Sea” in Kul Tiras:
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However, after the final death of the Lich King in “Wrath of the Lich King”, peace begins to crumble. With the influence of Garrosh Hellscream, the Horde begins to attack Theramore and destroys the city with the use of a mana bomb.
This destruction affects many people Jaina loved, a large part of “her people”, and her apprentice is also killed in the process. Jaina narrowly survives, but her character drastically changes from then on. She seeks revenge and wishes for the Horde to be wiped out and brought to heel.
Her hatred continues to grow, leading her to carry out a cleansing in Dalaran after further incidents in Mists of Pandaria. All loyal blood elves in the city are banished or killed.
Jaina remained true to this hardline approach against the Horde until the expansion Battle for Azeroth. Only during the course of the campaign does she soften a bit and fits into her new role as advisor to the king. She becomes more diplomatic and conciliatory, which is also due to the incidents with her mother – one of the most emotional cinematics:
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In the meantime, Jaina is not only one of the most powerful sorceresses of Azeroth but also the Lord Admiral of Kul Tiras, essentially making her the leader of this seafaring people and advisor to the High King. Her influence thus extends far beyond that of an ordinary mage of the Kirin Tor.
Jaina in Battle for Azeroth – in the new look.
Jaina’s entire story with all details can be found in this article:
The most prominent example on this list is the undead Sylvanas Windrunner.
She started as the ranger general of Silvermoon and was thus a defender of Quel’thalas, the realm of the high elves. When the Scourge, under the leadership of Arthas, invaded the elven lands, she was killed and subsequently resurrected as a banshee.
She reclaimed her former body, freed herself from the Lich King’s influence, and became the Banshee Queen, leading the Forsaken.
This role continued in World of Warcraft for a long time. Although she was always calculating and somewhat cold, this only intensified over time. When she was appointed Warchief of the Horde in Legion, she initiated the Fourth War, which led to the destruction of Teldrassil.
Sylvanas’ models over the years.
At the end of Battle for Azeroth, she left the Horde and it was revealed that she has now made a completely different pact, namely with the Jailer, the antagonist from Shadowlands. Sylvanas is now the most wanted person in Azeroth, as both the Horde and the Alliance want to hold her accountable.
These massive changes are also noticeable in-game in many places. Hardly any other character has received new models as often as the Banshee Queen. In Vanilla, she was still a night elf in dark clothing, but over time she first got the model of the high elves and then a distinct design. After a midriff-baring look, she transitioned to leather armor with Legion, and finally received another redesign with Shadowlands.
Sylvanas’ current look in the Shadowlands expansion.
Her most recent appearance resembles her depiction in Warcraft III the most.
Anduin Wrynn is now the High King of the Alliance. He has developed into a true hero in shining armor, although that hasn’t always been the case. Anduin has been in the game since the Vanilla version of WoW, but back then he was much younger.
In “Classic times”, he was a little child waiting in the castle for his father Varian Wrynn to return. He was so insignificant at that time that he had only the generic appearance of an ordinary human child.
This was Anduin a while ago, at the beginning of WoW. Image source: wowhead
His true personality and development only came with the Mists of Pandaria expansion. Here, Anduin traveled to Pandaria and was captured by the Horde. As an aspiring priest, he even had control over shadows and escaped his pursuers through magic. Later, he met the dragon Wrathion in Pandaria and befriended him.
Since Battle for Azeroth, Anduin has been the respected king and thus also the supreme commander of the Alliance troops. He can also be seen on the battlefields – such as during the siege of Undercity – although he continues to seek a peaceful way.
Anduin has grown a lot. He is currently the king of the Alliance.
This personality development is also reflected in the evolution of his model. From a little child to an adult man in heavy armor, Anduin has gone through the typical role of a growing prince who now feels the weight of the crown with all its might.
Which characters do you think have undergone a massive transformation?
