The new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is currently causing issues for players on the PlayStation 5. The game crashes and reportedly renders the entire console unusable.
What is the problem? Some players on the PlayStation 5 report that they experience graphics issues while playing Cold War. This leads to the console crashing. While it can restart, none of the games, including Call of Duty, can be played afterwards.
In a large thread on Reddit with nearly 15,000 upvotes and also shared on Twitter and other social media channels, complaints are piling up. The issue is that it’s not just the console crashing but that the graphics unit is being affected.
This makes the console effectively unusable, as no games can be played on it anymore. This is particularly frustrating since only a few players have managed to obtain a PS5. Many are still waiting for retailers to resume taking orders.
Meanwhile, the new Xbox Series X seems to be experiencing similar crash issues. In a thread on Reddit, people are already demanding their money back because Cold War is reportedly crashing frequently here as well.
When does it occur? Apparently, this specific issue only occurs when Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is launched. We at MeinMMO have already inquired with Sony and Activision about where the problem lies. According to Sony, there is no information available about the issue. Activision has not yet made an official comment.
PlayStation 5 rendered unusable by CoD – Here’s what you can do
How can I prevent this? As soon as you notice that there are graphics issues with Cold War, you should safely quit the game and not start it again until the next patch. This is what most affected players recommend.
Currently, there is no official solution for the problem. Users on Twitter and others are providing some tips on how to save your PlayStation 5 if you are affected by the bug:
fully restart the console by holding the power button while the console is off
reset the console to factory settings via the settings
send your PlayStation 5 to customer service if you are already affected by the unusable GPU. You should receive a replacement in two weeks
When will a fix be available? A patch for Cold War is coming on December 8. While it is said to only bring “Quality of Life” improvements and to prepare the game for the Season 1 postponed to December 16, it is possible it will also address this serious issue.
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The streamer Timothy “TimTheTatman” Betar is one of the most successful and largest performers on the platform Twitch in recent years. The gaming streamer is now fed up with the fuss over copyright music, copyright strikes, and Twitch bans. He is not afraid of a Twitch ban. After all, he is already set for life.
This is streamer TimTheTatman: The 30-year-old American Timothy Betar has been on Twitch for 8 years. He made a name for himself as a shooter player, and was crazy about Overwatch. However, TimTheTatman only had his breakthrough in 2018: He was part of the clique around Tyler “Ninja” Blevins. Ninja was so successful with Fortnite that some of his regular gaming partners also became top streamers on Twitch.
Betar played the role of “the chill, scatterbrained, older player” in the group, who seemed a bit clumsy and was often the target of criticism from the overly ambitious and hyper Ninja.
Timothy John Betar, known as TimTheTatman, is one of the most successful streamers in recent years.
TimTheTatman cultivated the role of “the bear-like, down-to-earth streamer” and has seen enormous growth on Twitch in recent years. He is a personality streamer: the kind of streamer you would like to have as a friend to grab a drink with in the evening and talk about everyday problems.
Unlike many of his colleagues, Betar often appears self-ironic. When he gets taken out by a young CoD pro, he curses: He’s a 30-year-old dad who is slowly going bald – the boys should take it a bit easier.
With his style of streaming, Betar has long found his core audience: TimTheTatman has 5.84 million followers, making it the eighth largest channel on Twitch, and he is one of the most popular streamers on the platform. Somehow everyone likes him, he doesn’t hurt anyone.
This is what TimTheTatman is upset about: In a stream from December 4th, TimTheTatman is warned by a fan: Better not listen to music. Because that could lead to a Twitch ban.
Indeed, the music industry has targeted Twitch since May 2020 and bombards the platform with thousands of copyright complaints every month. With repeated violations of copyright rules, streamers are banned from Twitch: The streaming platform must investigate reported violations and penalize them.
The streamer visibly gets more and more passionate after the fan’s warning.
If I get a stupid ban, I’m going to the beach! I’ve been on Twitch for 8 years, I’ve been listening to music normally for 7 years, and now suddenly it’s like: “HEY! Stop it!” People, it’s totally normal to [listen to music]. That’s just what I do.
If I get a stupid ban, then I’m just banned. Whatever. I’m going to invest my money and go to the damn beach.
TimTheTatman
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TimTheTatman then explains that he doesn’t mind not streaming on Twitch anymore, but lying on the beach. He will drink beer there, wear a straw hat, and get fat.
And if someone asks 5 or 10 years later: “What happened to TimTheTatman?”, then they will see a thicker version of him running on the beach wearing a straw hat.
The world is still wondering why Dr Disrespect was banned.
Streamers and their Twitch bans
This is what it’s all about: Various personalities stream on Twitch, playing different roles and embodying them. Much of it is certainly acted, but some is authentic.
For many others, a Twitch ban would be an economic disaster: It would instantly destroy their livelihood.
The German streamer MontanaBlack sat on the sidelines for over 33 days due to a ban.
TimTheTatman, however, seems to be a type of person who can imagine a life without Twitch. The idea of enjoying life and just hanging out on the beach seems to have no fear for him.
However, it seems hard to imagine that Betar will be banned from Twitch: Streamers like TimTheTatman are economically enormously valuable for Twitch as advertising figures and lighthouse streamers. Especially the feel-good streamer “TimTheTatman” is brand-friendly for the platform.
Banning a “Top 10” streamer would be something different than losing someone like the controversial Top-100 streamer Forsen.
The streamer Forsen was permanently banned from Twitch.
Permanently banning on Twitch is no joke. Streamer Sebastian “Forsen” Fors had to experience this firsthand. A troll from his community slipped him a picture that briefly showed Forsen during the stream. But that was too much:
Level 43 in Pokémon GO requires a lot of XP from you, just like a lot of Stardust and legendary Pokémon. In this guide, you will find tips on how to quickly reach Level 43.
This is Level 43: Since the GO Beyond Update from December 2020, the old level cap of 40 is a thing of the past, and you can now rise to Level 50.
However, starting from Level 40, it’s no longer enough to just collect XP. You also have to complete various tasks per level that test your skills as a Trainer. What you need to do for Level 43 and how to do it best can be found here.
This much XP you need: You must have collected a total of 42.5 million XP to reach Level 43. To jump from Level 42 to 43, you need to accumulate another 9 million XP.
There are several ways to effectively collect XP. This includes maintaining friendships in Pokémon GO, but also consistently evolving and catching Pokémon can yield a lot of XP. Especially excellent throws now provide really good experience points.
It is also worthwhile to take advantage of events that increase XP. In December 2020, there are many dates on which you can get double XP for various actions.
Complete these 4 tasks: Additionally, there are a total of 4 challenges that you must complete on your way to Level 43. They are as follows:
Earn 100,000 Stardust
Use 200 very effective charge attacks
Catch 5 legendary Pokémon
Earn 5 Platinum Medals
We will take a closer look at the tasks here.
Since the GO Beyond Update, you can rush to Level 50
Tips and Tricks for Level 43
How to quickly earn Stardust: Basically, each caught Pokémon gives you a certain amount of Stardust. Higher evolution stage monsters give you more than base Pokémon. Weather boosts also increase the amount of Stardust. Other sources of Stardust include:
From Eggs
From Raids
In PvP
From Gifts
As a reward for Quests
In general, the rule applies: the more you play, the more Stardust you get. You can further increase the Stardust you receive by using a Star Piece. If you plan a longer session, you should definitely stack multiple Star Pieces to keep the effect as long as possible.
There are also recurring events that grant you increased Stardust. The XXL Community Day in December is well suited for collecting Stardust: On two days, you get double Stardust for catching Pokémon for six hours. You should also keep an eye on Spotlight Hours, which occur regularly. Here, bonuses for the coveted Stardust are also regularly available.
Events like the Community Day often bring XP bonuses
How to use 200 very effective charge attacks: The task is relatively simple to accomplish. If you use the right attacks, the 200 should come quite quickly.
How effective an attack is depends on the type of your opponent. A fire attack is very effective against grass-type Pokémon, while a water attack is particularly effective against fire monsters. You can find the best attackers here.
The goal is to engage in as many battles as possible. So make sure to do this:
Against Team Rocket Grunts and Bosses
Raids
Arenas
You can also use very effective charge attacks in PvP. Here, however, you have to be prepared for your opponents to swap their monsters when they realize that you can use very effective attacks. Therefore, this mode is only somewhat suitable for this task.
Arenas and Raids are probably the best suited for the task
Catch 5 legendary Pokémon: This task is relatively straightforward; catching 5 legendary Pokémon can theoretically be done quickly. However, as of now, there is only one reliable way to do this: legendary raids. There, you can currently catch Kyurem.
In the past, there were also legendary Pokémon
as PvP rewards
in Research Breakthroughs
from Team Rocket Quests
But this is currently not the case. Keep an eye on this as well – it is possible that depending on the event, legendary monsters can be caught in other ways besides raids.
To quickly gather the 5 legendaries, regular raid hours are recommended. These occur every Wednesday and highlight a monster that will then appear in almost all arenas.
Here, especially with the help of remote raids, you can quickly gather the legendary monsters – as long as you find raid lobbies with enough players and have enough passes. There are apps that organize remote raids, where you can seek support if needed.
Raid hours like the one with Kyurem can quickly provide the needed monsters
Earn 5 Platinum Medals: By the time you’ve progressed to the point where you can advance to Level 43, you’ve likely already collected some Gold Medals. The Platinum Medals are now the next level and are simply continued counting. Some examples:
For the Platinum “Collector” medal, you need to catch a total of 50,000 Pokémon
The “Jogger” medal requires 10,000 kilometers from you.
The type medals now require specific monsters from you, such as 2,500 Poison-type monsters for the “Punk” medal.
The first 5 Platinum Medals you will inevitably earn by playing a lot. Only in the even higher levels could it get really difficult to gather the necessary medals.
Especially the collection medals should come naturally over time, depending on how much you catch. However, there are also medals that are not really suitable for leveling: Here are the hardest medals in Pokémon GO.
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Genre: MOBA (Mobile) | Developer: Riot Games | Platform: Android, later also iOS| Release: December 10, 2020 (Beta in Europe)
In December, we will begin the beta for Wild Rift, the mobile version of League of Legends. We at MeinMMO were invited by Riot Games in advance to test the game, and our editor Alexander Leitsch is very excited. As a LoL player, he felt at home from the very beginning.
What is behind the game?Wild Rift is the mobile version of League of Legends. It is a standalone game that was announced in October 2019 and has been in development for 3 years. Currently, it is in a beta phase, which begins for players from Europe on December 10. Then everyone can try Wild Rift.
The mobile version is expected to differ from the PC version in several ways:
The controls have been adapted so that characters can be played via touchscreen
A match is expected to be significantly shorter than in LoL
But does League of Legends even work on a smartphone? And does it still have that classic LoL feel? We tried it out and made comparisons to the PC game.
What is LoL? In League of Legends, two teams of 5 players each fight in a combat arena. It typically consists of 3 lanes, along which small minion NPCs walk. Between these lanes is the jungle with NPCs that provide players with gold and buffs.
The objective of the game is to destroy the enemy team’s main building. You play as a specific champion who gains experience points throughout the game to level up and farms gold to buy items.
Where did the information come from? On December 6 and 7, we from MeinMMO were able to access the beta servers and try out Wild Rift. The played version was patch 1.0, and a Xiaomi Pro 9 was used with Android 10.
For our preview report, I completed the tutorial, several bot games, and 13 matches against other players. I have been playing LoL since 2012. At times I played at Platinum level, but in recent years, I have mainly been a casual player and a fan of the e-sports scene.
This is what a round of Wild Rift plays like
In Wild Rift, there is not as much lead time as on PC. Even before reaching the outermost turret on Summoner’s Rift, the minions have already appeared and march along the significantly shorter lane. The reduced waiting times and shorter running paths ensure that the mobile version plays extremely fast-paced and action-packed.
There are more frequent ganks and fights, faster first bloods, and shorter waiting times after a death. Of the 13 matches against other players, most ended within 7 to 15 minutes. Only one went until the 28th minute, and that was a very close match throughout.
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In doing so, Wild Rift relies on everything you know from LoL:
You take on the familiar 5 roles: AD Carry, Support, Jungler, Midlaner, and Top Laner.
There are various items that can be purchased with gold. You receive gold for kills and last hits
Each champion has 4 abilities that are unlocked and improved as you level up
The goal is to eliminate the enemy Nexus or to kill the opponents often enough that they eventually give up.
Does Wild Rift work for complete beginners? Yes, those who experience their first LoL moments with Wild Rift will be gently guided. There are:
numerous tutorials
many free champions and a trial mode
Some simplified mechanics, especially regarding items and last hits (we will discuss this later)
Tool tips that still provide assistance during matches
According to the developers, Wild Rift is supposed to be more beginner-friendly than the PC version. In fact, it can even be advantageous to start completely anew with Wild Rift. There are some differences compared to LoL, especially in terms of controls and mechanics. We will now present these in detail.
This is what makes Wild Rift special
More action in less time: At the preview event, I played several rounds against other players, including Ahri in the mid lane, Graves in the jungle, Braum as support, and Ashe as AD Carry. It immediately stood out positively that each character plays uniquely as they do in LoL and that the assigned roles take on the known tasks from LoL.
I found my matches with Ahri particularly enjoyable. I throw skill shots around, fly across the map, and am always right in the action. It just feels incredibly good to hit enemies with a skill shot that they didn’t see coming. Action is the big plus point for Wild Rift.
I move faster across a smaller map and therefore find myself in combat situations much more often. The distances between top, mid, and bot feel tiny, ganks are a constant danger or a chance for me. Numerous times I have taken the path to one of the other lanes to quickly grab a kill there. And if I do get taken down, then respawn times are also low.
In a normal match, respawn timers ranged from 10 to 30 seconds. Only in the one that lasted 28 minutes was I dead for a longer time.
Additionally, Wild Rift reduces all the “pauses” known from LoL. The first 90 seconds at the start of the match, the waiting for minions to appear, the appearance of jungle creatures, or long farming phases. I never really got to focus on farming in any of my matches. So much happened on my lane.
So for someone like me, who has little time and prefers quick action, Wild Rift may even be more interesting than LoL itself.
Flexible gameplay location: Another positive aspect of Wild Rift is that I am not bound to a specific location. Instead of being at my desk on PC, I’ve already played on the couch, secretly in bed while my partner was sleeping, and outside in a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Independence from settings: Although LoL itself is not a game that has great hardware requirements, you still need a PC and a screen. Not everyone has that. Some players only use consoles or play only on smartphones. Here too, Wild Rift scores because the requirements are quite low:
For Android, you need at least:
1.5 GB RAM
A Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
An Adreno 306 GPU
For iOS, you need:
An iPhone 6 or higher
The controls of Wild Rift
How do you control the hero? The mobile game uses twin-stick controls. This means you perform actions on the left and right edges of your smartphone. On the left side is a simulated controller stick that allows you to move your character in different directions.
On the right, you have various skills and the auto-attack. You activate this by pressing the corresponding button. The skills can also be activated by pressing, although many of them need to be aimed precisely. Almost every champion has these so-called skill shots.
After pressing the skill button, a telegraph appears, and by moving your finger, you can determine the direction in which the skill travels. The skill button acts as the center, and you don’t need to swipe across the entire touchscreen to aim up or down.
This is what one of the telegraphs looks like for aiming with skills.
In addition, several mechanics simplify controls on smartphones. You can set a target by holding down the auto-attack, which will be continuously attacked. The attack will occur automatically once the target is in range. Additionally, if you press the attack button again, your character will automatically move toward the target as well.
How does a LoL player handle with the controls? My biggest concern as a PC player was the issue of precision. Can I land skill shots on a smartphone accurately? Am I quick enough in movement to dodge enemy attacks?
But I can reassure you. The stick controls work flawlessly, and skill shots can be directed precisely to the desired position, at least with some practice.
The buttons are large enough and spaced apart enough so that you don’t accidentally press the wrong one in hectic fights. However, the controls do require some adjustment. My first rounds in bot games were a bit clunky, and many skills went awry. I tested this with the champion Ahri, who brings a lot of skill shots, especially when including the ultimate.
However, I still had issues in later matches with my summoner spells. They are placed too far towards the center for my taste and are thus hard to reach.
The two summoner spells Ignite and Flash are almost in the middle of the screen, making them hard to access in hectic situations.
Especially when I wanted to use an emergency flash, I had to slightly adjust the position of my hand. This once led to me not being able to reach my skills in time, causing me to miss two kills.
The differences in gameplay and mechanics
To make League of Legends playable on smartphones, some aspects of gameplay and game mechanics have been adjusted. Much of this felt sensible, but there were also points that personally bothered me.
The map: Wild Rift uses an adapted version of Summoner’s Rift. The map is overall smaller but features the same creatures in the jungle and is identical in structure. However, the inhibitors have been removed. They are automatically integrated into the 3rd turret. The Nexus towers have been completely removed, but the Nexus itself can attack.
The biggest difference lies in how you move on the map. You always start from the bottom left and fight towards the top right. The developers explained to us that it could be a disadvantage to play with the stick controls from top to bottom, which is why the direction remains consistent.
For you, the map rotates completely, so it can happen that Dragon and Baron suddenly appear on opposite sides. In the first two rounds, this was still confusing, but overall I find this design decision really good and would even wish for such a feature in LoL itself.
This message appears at the start of a game when you would be playing from the top.
Last Hits: A very important mechanic in LoL is the so-called Last Hits. Here, you try to deal the final blow to a minion, the last hit, which provides you with gold and thus allows you to obtain new items that make you stronger.
In Wild Rift, however, there is always gold when a minion dies near you. However, you get more gold when you make the last hit. This feels even easier than in LoL itself.
Your character automatically targets the minion with the lowest health points if you do not manually select another target. You only need to keep moving until the minion has low health to use an attack or ability and claim the additional gold.
Left Last Hit – 65 Gold, right not Last Hit – 16 Gold.
In fact, the gold adjustments lead to faster matches and provide a kind of “noob protection.” Even if you do not kill any minions in your lane, you won’t fall too far behind in items. This is a known problem in LoL itself, where players who dominate a lane usually run away from their opponent.
This adjustment is a great advantage for newcomers, but veterans will continue to focus heavily on last hits.
That is different with the items: Besides controls, the biggest differences compared to the PC version are probably with the items. They play an important role in making your character stronger.
Numerous adjustments have been made here:
There are no potions and no “Doran’s items” with which you would normally start in LoL. You often start with items like the Amplifying Tome (additional ability power) or the Longsword (additional attack damage)
You only have one item available that can be actively used. This is your shoes, which also provide a brief speed bonus when activated. These shoes can also be enchanted to grant a shield (Locket of the Iron Solari), make you invulnerable (Zhonyas Hourglass), or break you out of stuns (Quicksilver)
There are no support items, which makes the role of the supporter somewhat more difficult in my opinion
Although known items from LoL are used, some have slightly adjusted characteristics or stats. Here, you need to be more careful when purchasing.
Overall, I do not like the item system as much as in the PC version. It offers less diversity, lacks the recently introduced mythic items, and especially supporters have a harder time being present during the laning phase with this system. Also, I find just one active item too few, although I can understand that too many items might pose a problem for smartphone UI.
However, since this is still a beta, adjustments can still be made before the release.
Before the start of each match, you can set up a loadout with items. You can quickly buy what you want for your champion.
That is different with the champions: Lastly, Wild Rift also features an adjusted champion pool. Only 47 of the 152 champions available on PC are selectable. However, the developers have already promised that more champions will gradually be released. The Noxian brothers Darius and Draven have already been announced for an upcoming update.
Some champions have adjusted skills so they function better on smartphones. I therefore recommend trying familiar faces first in a bot match or in practice mode.
The following champions are available to you:
Ahri
Lee Sin
Akali
Lux
Alistar
Malphite
Amumu
Master Yi
Annie
Miss Fortune
Ashe
Nami
Aurelion Sol
Nasus
Blitzcrank
Olaf
Braum
Orianna
Camille
Seraphine
Dr. Mundo
Shyvanna
Evelynn
Singed
Ezreal
Sona
Fiora
Soraka
Fizz
Tryndamere
Garen
Twisted Fate
Gragas
Varus
Graves
Vayne
Janna
Vi
Jarvan IV
Xin Zhao
Jax
Yasuo
Jhin
Zed
Jinx
Ziggs
Kai’Sa
When we asked, the developers did not rule out that Wild Rift might receive champions that LoL itself does not have in the future. Although it is “unlikely, but not impossible.”
Passive abilities: While in the PC version some champions have passive abilities on “Q”, “W”, “E”, or “R”, the developers at Wild Rift completely refrained from this. Each button is supposed to have an active ability to avoid confusing players. Usually, old passive effects have also been given new active ones.
That is different in the jungle: The overall setup in the jungle is identical, but there are faster respawn times. Additionally, only one dragon of each element appears and Baron appears significantly earlier in the match.
Picture in Picture: A really cool feature is also available for skills that act at great range, such as Ashe’s ultimate.
If you fire it toward the top lane and hit there, a small window appears at the right side that shows the champion hit. This looks cool and gives a really good feeling, especially when you shoot blind.
Game modes, controllers, and payment model
What game modes are there? Wild Rift relies completely on Summoner’s Rift. The ARAM mode, where there is only one lane and 5 players are basically in constant combat, is currently not available. However, you have various modes available for your rounds on the map:
Training (for trying out champions)
Co-op vs. AI
Normal matches
Ranked matches, where you can compete alone or with 2, 3, or 5 players
Custom matches for tournaments and fun rounds with friends
Wild Rift can also be linked to your normal LoL account. While you don’t share champions or currencies, at least your friend list is identical. Additionally, there are rewards for active LoL players in Wild Rift, including champions, icons, and more. Specific details will be released by Riot Games later.
Can you play Wild Rift with a controller? In principle, it should be possible to use a controller. In our test, however, the Razer Kishi, which we previously used for ESO, did not work.
How is the game funded? Wild Rift is free to play and uses the same payment model as LoL. You can purchase champions for in-game currency or real money. Additionally, there is a number of champions that are temporarily free to play.
Skins, emotes, and other cosmetic content are also available for real money. There is no pay-to-win or waiting times like in some mobile games that can only be bridged with money.
However, there is a nice system of missions and level-up rewards through which you can quickly receive rewards. For each level-up, you get, for example, a champion. For level 6 I got Ashe, for level 7 Vi.
How similar are LoL on PC and Wild Rift really?
Similarities
Differences
The gameplay principle
Adapted but still precise controls
Familiar mechanics like last hits, towers, jungle creatures, buffs, Baron and Dragon
Minor adjustments to mechanics like passive gold from minions and the map rotation
Familiar champions
Not all champions available yet
The same world and lore
Some differences in individual items and the overall item system
The same monetization model
No ARAM
The same friend list
Assessment: An extremely successful mobile version of LoL
Wild Rift really surprised me positively during this test. Initially, I was critical of whether I would enjoy a LoL on my smartphone or if I would end up switching back to PC due to lack of precision. But the game took away this concern early on in the tutorial.
It does take an adjustment period to get familiar with the movement and abilities. But you had that before in LoL itself. Once you get used to the controls, you can fully focus on the action-packed fights. Unlike in LoL, there are rarely long “farming phases,” but constantly skirmishes between players, ganks, and large team battles. Wild Rift avoids rest periods, which makes it even more enjoyable for me than the PC version.
With the short rounds, you can also play a match in between, whether on the couch or when you’re on the go – assuming, of course, you have mobile internet or Wi-Fi. Because all content, including testing champions, takes place online.
Wild Rift certainly does not completely reinvent the mobile MOBA. However, the small adjustments to mechanics provide smooth gameplay and support by auto-targeting minions where it is genuinely beneficial. The only downside is the item system, where I miss diversity and especially usefulness for supporters. I hope that Riot will improve this. Otherwise, I am already looking forward to the start of the beta and maybe we will meet in Wild Rift.
Alexander Leitsch
Editor at MeinMMO
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A small Easter Egg in the zombie mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War gives you a strong advantage right at the start of each match on “Die Maschine”. MeinMMO shows you how to solve this small but rewarding puzzle.
What does this Easter Egg bring me? With the Zombie Disco Easter Egg of “Die Maschine,” you get a gifted perk, a nice pile of materials, and a powerful weapon right at the beginning of a round in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
The firearm can even be one of the zombie weapons. This way, you have the chance to get a strong version of the Ray Gun or the Wonder Weapon (T.O.T. machine) right away. However, there are also normal weapons that pop up as purple or orange versions from the box.
Since you can easily and quickly get the box, you should activate the Easter Egg in every round. This way, you save a lot of essence and scrap at the beginning because you have a strong weapon for your zombie hunt, and there’s a drink can with a free perk as well.
The Ray Gun is one of the strongest weapons in zombie mode. With a bit of luck, you can get it right at the start.
Disco zombies dance a meme for you and provide strong loot
How do I get the super box? Start the match normally and set up the Pack-a-Punch machine. In our Beginner’s Guide to Zombie Mode, we show you step by step how it works on “Die Maschine”.
Once you’re back from your crazy journey through the dimension, you can find 5 glowing blue spheres in the room with the particle accelerator. You need to feed these with a shot from your weapon, and when you’ve shot all 5 spheres, the wild Easter Egg starts.
The blue spheres are always in the same places, and the order in which you shoot them doesn’t matter. The spheres do not provide hit feedback but simply disappear when you hit them.
We describe the path to each sphere from the point where you set up the Pack-a-Punch machine.
Sphere 1 – Right at the bottom
You can find the first sphere hidden in the wall on the lowest level under the particle accelerator. After setting up the machine, jump down a floor and look in the direction of the Storm terminal. Go through the group there, and you will see a wall that has an opening on the left side with cables sticking out. If you look from the right into this shaft, you will already see the blue sphere.
For the second sphere, go from the machine up the stairs toward the electricity. This sphere is also a bit hidden in the wall but is much easier to see. Look closely at the wall directly under the Storm hut on the left side, and you will find this sphere.
Sphere 2 is under the Storm terminal. Source: YouTube
Sphere 3 – Right next to the electricity
From the machine, go up the stairs again toward the electricity and this time turn right. Go to the elevated platform and find sphere number 3 between the two terminals directly opposite when you enter the platform via the stairs.
Sphere 3 is hidden between 2 terminals. Source: YouTube
Sphere 4 – Opposite and far up
Go back up the stairs toward the electricity and then stand right next to the box, which can be found on the right side. Turn completely around and look at the opposite side of the room. There you will see 2 lights – one is a lamp and the other, a round light, is the 4th blue sphere.
Sphere 4 can be found at the top on the opposite side. Source: YouTube
Sphere 5 – Under the Arsenal
Here again, you can take the stairs toward the electricity, but this time you have to jump onto the ring that surrounds the particle accelerator. Run left along the ring until you are approximately at the level of the Arsenal (the workbench with the doll to upgrade weapons and armor). Look under the platform where the Arsenal is located, and you should see the last sphere.
Sphere number 5 is also hidden under the Arsenal. Source: YouTube
If you want to see the locations of the spheres once in a video to find them even better, then check out the German YouTuber “Kuschel”. In her video, she shows the locations of the spheres one after another (start at 0:50 minutes):
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After you’ve taken care of the 5 spheres, the game will teleport you once more to another dimension. This time, however, you land right in the middle of a big zombie disco, and the dance floor is right in front of the Pack-a-Punch machine, which apparently also has a colorful blinking karaoke mode.
The main act of the party is clearly the zombies, who dance while bringing the loot with the box on their shoulders. A pretty obvious reference to the Coffin Meme (via YouTube).
The zombie mode of Black Ops: Cold War is full of crazy Easter Eggs, small and large stories that you can experience on the release map “Die Maschine”. In addition, there are many challenges and gameplay tasks for which you earn rewards outside of matches. Among them are the hidden “Dark Operations,” which MeinMMO here shows you with the challenges in overview.
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In Fortnite Season 5 Chapter 2 has started, and we have received some new locations on the map. Which 5 landing spots are now the best in Season 5? MeinMMO shows you which places are particularly worthwhile and where you can find plenty of loot.
The start of Season 5 in Fortnite: Battle Royale brought several new locations to the map after a big battle against Galactus took place. The well-known Zero Point has also reappeared.
Now that there are new locations and some places from the first map have returned, players have several options to explore the map.
In this overview, we will show you landing spots that can be particularly worthwhile for you. Whether it’s because you find a lot of loot there or special features await you there. We have included some of the old, but also new locations in the list.
What makes this place so special? Stealthy Stronghold is one of the new locations introduced with Season 5. There is now a whole jungle there that you can explore.
As you know jungles, there are many trees that offer some hiding spots in the game. If you like to fish, you will find several fishing spots there. This way, you can quickly fill your collection. Although there are only about 16 chests, together with the fishing spots, you can gather quite a lot of loot.
Pro
Many hiding spots
Many fishing spots
Some loot options
Restart bus available
Lots of materials to collect (especially wood)
Contra
Rather on the edge of the map (can be problematic for the storm zone)
New location (can attract many players who also want to explore)
Stealthy Stronghold
Landing Spot 2: Slurpy Swamp
What makes this place so special? Slurpy Swamp has a lot to offer and is particularly suitable at the beginning of a match, as you find many options to recharge your shield. There are shield mushrooms around Slurpy Swamp, slurp barrels, slurp tanks, and trucks. You can even bathe in the swamp to recharge your shield.
Overall, you will find about 18 chests in Slurpy Swamp. Additionally, there is a restart bus right in the middle of the location in case you need to bring back your teammates. Since the place is not new, players won’t have to search for loot hiding spots.
Pro
Many loot options
Lots of possibilities to recharge shields
Restart bus available
Contra
Rather on the edge of the map (could cause problems with the storm zone)
Can attract many opponents who also want to recharge their shields at the start
Slurpy Swamp
Landing Spot 3: Lazy Lake
What makes this place so special? Now let’s come to a location that most of you will already know well and therefore won’t have to spend long searching for the coveted loot. Lazy Lake is not a new location in Season 5, but it now offers the most chests on the map. Here in this town, you will find a total of 41 chests.
Additionally, Lazy Lake is more central on the map, which pays off when the storm zone is getting closer and you don’t want to take damage. If you need to bring back your teammates, you will also find a restart bus here.
Pro
Very many loot options
Restart bus available
More central on the map
Contra
Can attract many opponents
Lazy Lake
Landing Spot 4: Zero Point / Crystal Desert
What makes this place so special? The Crystal Desert has been newly added with the start of Season 5. It is located right in the middle of the map and offers several features and options that are not commonly found on the map.
There are a few loot options scattered throughout the desert, but they are more suitable for solo or duo matches. What makes the Crystal Desert so special are the crystals with which you can teleport and the sand that you can sink into. This offers a lot of movement and hiding options.
Important: The ability to burrow through the sand has been disabled indefinitely. Fortnite Status has indicated that this feature will return once the issue is resolved.
Pro
Some loot options
Many options for loot routes
Faster movement
Offers good hiding places in the sand
Very central on the map
2 exotic weapons in the area
Contra
High likelihood of opponents
No restart bus available
The Crystal Desert / The Zero Point
Landing Spot 5: Catty Corner
What makes this place so special? Catty Corner is also a location that has been known for several seasons. However, in Season 5, it is one of the places where you can find the most chests. A total of 31 chests are distributed here. Additionally, you can gather many instant items through boxes.
If you want to collect materials, you will find a lot here. Especially through the scrap, there is a lot of metal with which you can build your defenses. If you are looking for movement options, you can grab a vehicle and refuel at the gas station that is located nearby.
Pro
Many loot options
Many instant items for healing, moving faster, etc.
Restart bus available
Lots of materials to collect (especially metal)
Movement option
Contra
Can attract some opponents due to loot prospects
Rather farther from the center of the map (could cause problems with the storm zone)
Catty Corner
The “new” map of Fortnite in Season 5 offers several landing spots where you can start your rounds. Depending on how you like to play, the landing spot can vary each time. Here, however, we have selected some spots that can be worthwhile due to their high amount of loot or special features.
Is your landing spot featured here, or do you have another place you always rely on? Please let us know in the comments which is your favorite landing spot in Season 5!
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In Pokémon GO, the 6th generation has been released into the wild, and trainers are diligently trying to fill their Pokédex with the new specimens. However, capturing the new monsters is reportedly unusually difficult, according to players.
However, trainers are reporting problems. Some of the new Pokémon are hard to catch. A bird and a hare are highlighted as particularly difficult. What is going on?
Dartiri and Scoppel – Problem Pokémon?
This is what players are saying: A thread on reddit is currently gaining a lot of attention in the community. Under the title “Is anyone else having trouble catching Pokémon from the Kalos region?” trainer Trevor-on-Reddit asks if other players are experiencing the same as him.
He describes that he used all his Ultra Balls and Hyper Balls as well as silver Razz Berries to catch the Gen-6 Pokémon. However, his circle when catching always remains red. It would cost him 15 Hyper Balls and 10 Himmih Berries to maybe catch an Igamaro.
Many players agree with him in the comments. They write:
“I’m surprised that this hasn’t been discussed more often”
“It’s the stupid hare and Dartiri that I’m having problems with”
“It seems harder than usual, but not too bad”
“Yeah, I’ve burned through almost all my balls”
These two are especially hard? Many trainers are frustrated about the catch rates of two Pokémon from Gen. 6: Dartiri and Scoppel.
The trainer oneoftheguysdownhere (via reddit) writes that he cannot understand Niantic. Scoppel and Dartiri have the same catch rates in the other games as regular spawns like Taubsi, Raupi, or Hornliu. He doesn’t understand why they are so hard to catch in Pokémon GO.
Another trainer describes that he initially accepted the catch rates, “but when I threw a great curveball at a Scoppel with 95 CP and it escaped from the ball… that’s insane. I hate it.”
“The difficulty of the starters seems normal. But Dartiri is driving me crazy!”
“Dartiri is brutal. I tried to catch eleven. Five fled after the first ball and one after the second.”
“I needed about 16 great throws to catch a Scoppel today.”
The problem with Dartiri: Trainers report that they are stuck on the first page of the Kalos Celebration Research. One of the tasks there is to catch a Dartiri. That this Pokémon is now also so hard to catch is preventing many players from completing the new research.
How are you progressing in Pokémon GO right now? Have you also noticed that Dartiri and Scoppel are harder to catch, or is everything normal for you?
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The magazine Forbes has released a list of the 10 most valuable e-sports organizations in the world. It mainly includes teams that are successful in League of Legends and Call of Duty. However, the list has caused controversy: The owner of Team Envy calls it “total rubbish.”
What kind of list is this? The magazine Forbes is known for its “Most Money” and “Most Influential” lists. On December 5, a new list of “The Most Valuable Esports Companies 2020” was published (via Forbes).
The article states:
Esports was considered a major hype topic in 2019. Celebrities like Drake and Jennifer Lopez invested in esports.
But the Corona crisis hit esports in 2020. Events in large stadiums were canceled, merchandise sales plummeted, and media and sponsorship revenues fell. An investment advisor is quoted: “The valuation of esports is adjusting to reality.”
After a rise in the value of the 10 most valuable esports teams by $240 million in 2019, the value of the teams fell by $150 million in 2020.
The US site Dexerto summarized the Forbes list in this graphic: (Source: Twitter).
How did the list come about? Forbes says the list was created after it spoke with two dozen organizations, analysts, investors, and advisors.
The values are estimates.
US Teams with LoL Focus Dominate Top List
What are the most valuable teams? The list mainly ranks teams that are strong in games with “franchise” leagues like League of Legends, Call of Duty, or Overwatch. These leagues have been on the rise for several years.
Team Solo Mid is ranked 1 among the most valuable teams, followed by teams like Cloud 9 and Team Liquid.
These are three organizations that have been the most successful in the US League of LoL, the LCS, in recent years. The teams also have esports teams in a variety of other games.
Mostly, teams from the USA are represented on the list. “G2 Esports” is the only European team. Additionally, Korea is represented with T1 and Gen G.
Overall, the list appears to be very “LoL” heavy. 7 of the 10 teams listed have a LoL team in one of the top leagues. This seems logical, as League of Legends is considered the most valuable and largest esports title.
Doublelift and Bjergsen were the most important players of TSM in LoL in 2020.
Team Exits Top 10 Despite Rising Revenues
This is the criticism of the list: The CEO of Team Envy, Adam Rymer (featured image), sharply criticizes the list. He took over Team Envy in the summer of 2020. The team was ranked 8th on the list in 2019, but it is no longer in the top 10 of the most valuable esports teams in 2020.
His team was ranked 8th last year, since then revenues have increased, they have Post Malone as a new owner of the group, added a CoD team, and won the first championship
But apparently that is all irrelevant, and they have fallen off the list
The list is based solely on what gives the article the most reach
Esports Organizations Rely on Mix of Entertainment and Sports
In the discussion in the article, several other esports experts emphasize how difficult it is to compile a list of the “most valuable esports teams”. There is so much data and many different directions.
Moreover, organizations pursue different approaches and are hard to compare with each other.
Some esports teams are really focused on esports, while others are rather seen as media companies.
Indeed, many esports organizations are now following a dual strategy:
on one hand, there are teams that play in the leagues like traditional sports teams
many teams also have successful content creators under contract. For example, Myth, one of the largest Twitch streamers, works for TSM. The FaZe clan has a variety of successful YouTubers under contract, who are more entertainers
Who is more valuable for a team? T1 has classic esports players and Twitch streamers under contract.
The dichotomy is evident in T1. They have Faker, a classic and highly serious esports player under contract. Yet they also have Tyler1, a controversial and quite unserious Twitch streamer. Who contributes more to the “value” of the esports organization, and how can that be measured and compared?
The first raid of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is coming soon, Castle Nathria with its ten bosses. To prepare, some players have recreated the entire raid in a small game where a pineapple playfully explains how the mechanics work.
What kind of pineapple? Tactical Air Horse makes games where pineapples are at the center. More specifically: You play a pineapple yourself, all enemies are pineapples (or salmon), and fruits are generally heavily featured.
The latest game from the creators is “Castle Pineapplia”, a simplified version of the upcoming WoW raid Castle Nathria, which opens its doors to players on November 9.
The special thing about the game is that the mechanics of each boss from the raid are explained in an easily understandable way and played out in a shortened version of the fight. This way, you learn in a heavily simplified form what to expect in the actual raid.
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How does it work? You can find the game on the official website of Tactical Air Horse for free as a browser game or available for download for a donation of your choice. In the menu, you can choose the boss you want to fight, only as the pineapple version.
The controls are quite easy: WASD or the arrow keys move your pineapple, the space bar triggers interactions and any other key shoots … well, small pineapples at the opponent to deal damage.
The first phase of the fight against Count … Ananasius.
Although it is not particularly accurate, it serves its purpose for demonstration. In our DPS ranking for Shadowlands, you will find the currently strongest classes.
Is it really useful? Actually, it is more useful than it initially seems. Although the entire design is extremely simple, the mechanics themselves shouldn’t feel too foreign to you through the game.
With a little thought, the abstract mechanics of the browser game can be transferred to WoW. For example, when a pillar appears in the 2D game that you should stand behind, the step behind the pillar in the real fight is not so far away anymore.
Between game publisher Activision-Blizzard and streaming provider Netflix, a dispute has arisen. Activision accuses Netflix of having poached its CFO in 2018, despite an existing contract, causing significant damage.
What happened? Spencer Neuman was CFO at the publisher Activision-Blizzard. His contract ran until April 30, 2020. However, on December 31, 2018, he resigned from his position, only to appear two days later as the CFO of the streaming provider Netflix. Neuman still holds this position.
At that time, Activision Blizzard did not comment on the departure of the CFO. It was only stated that the departure had nothing to do with the company’s financial report.
But now it appears that Activision Blizzard is not satisfied with how Neuman’s departure transpired two years ago, and has since filed a lawsuit.
What is the core of the lawsuit? According to the law of the state of California (via leginfo) a fixed-term employment contract cannot be broken without valid reasons. Since Neuman still had 2 years left on his contract, the move to Netflix would not have been legal.
In the indictment (via Deadline) from the publisher, it is also stated:
Netflix recruits talent without regard for ethical and legal obligations. To shape the workforce to its own liking, Netflix not only recklessly lays off its own employees, which it considers “appropriate,” but also conducts a years-long campaign of unlawful poaching of executives from Netflix’s competitors, regardless of their contractual obligations. Netflix deliberately disregards established California laws, including California labor law itself, which explicitly recognizes and allows the enforcement of fixed-term employment contracts.
Furthermore, Netflix is also alleged to have recently negotiated a sensitive deal with Neuman’s assistance:
Compounding the situation, Netflix was involved in tortious conduct when Activision – with Neuman’s support – negotiated a commercial partnership with Netflix for the distribution of Activision’s linear media content. Netflix then induced Neuman to violate his fiduciary duties to Activision, thereby gaining another unfair and unethical advantage over Activision, one of Netflix’s competitors.
All these actions allegedly caused significant damage to Activision. Therefore, Activision is now demanding that:
Netflix must not poach any people from Activision who have existing contracts
Netflix must pay damages to Activision
Similar lawsuits against Netflix had already come from Fox. It was stated that in the end, Netflix could not poach employees from Fox anymore (via Deadline).
Curiously, Neuman’s switch roughly coincides with the time when a Diablo TV series for Netflix was first announced. Diablo is firmly part of Activision-Blizzard’s franchises. However, since there have been signs of life from the series again, it is unlikely that its release will be hindered by the legal dispute between Activision Blizzard and Netflix.
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Monster Hunter: World is experiencing a strong spike in negative reviews on Steam. The reason for the bombing is a passage from the film based on the game, which was removed from theaters in China after one day.
Update: December 7, 5:46 PM – The production company Constantin Film has since commented on the situation. Constantin apologized for the scene in the Monster Hunter film and emphasized that it was not their intention to discriminate against Chinese audiences. The scene was removed from the film to avoid further misunderstandings.
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What happened? The film based on the Monster Hunter franchise featuring Mila Jovovich was released in Chinese theaters on December 4 and caused a huge wave of excitement on Chinese social media platforms like Weibo. The reason was a joke made by two side characters in a scene.
As a result, the film was removed from theaters on the following day under orders from the authorities, but that was not the end of it. A harsh review bombing of Monster Hunter: World on Steam followed by Chinese players, who wrote over 2,000 negative reviews for the game:
“Capcom is dead to me!”
“Due to the racism in the [Monster Hunter] film, I do not recommend this game.”
Over 2,000 negative reviews flooded in for MHW on Steam and more are coming.
What was said in the film? In the aforementioned scene from the film, two soldiers from Mila Jovovich’s team are in their combat vehicle. One male white character and the Asian character played by actor Jin Au-Yeung.
The character played by Jin says during the drive, “Look at my knees!”
The white actor responds, “What kind of knees are these?”
“Chi-nese!” replies Jin’s character as a rhyme.
While the scene was intended to come off as a joking camaraderie among soldiers, the passage caused an outburst of anger on Chinese social media.
The scene was removed from Twitter and YouTube due to copyright issues.
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Why is this a problem? The rhyme is a reference to a racist children’s rhyme that goes: “Chinese, Japanese, dirty knees, look at these.” The rhyme has been used to discriminate against Asian children. It was accompanied by gestures that squinted the eyes to mimic the Asian eye shape.
This rhyme was used against children whose parents had emigrated to the West and is considered extremely offensive in China. Additionally, the scene was translated into subtitles with an idiom that completely altered the translation.
In the subtitles, the phrase 男儿膝下有黄金 appeared. It is an idiom about men having “gold under their knees” and only kneeling “before heaven and their mother.” It means that they must have dignity and cannot kneel down so easily.
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In connection with the racist rhyme involving “dirty knees,” the tone of the scene, according to financial analyst and China specialist Daniel Ahmad, was further intensified.
What does Capcom say? The production of the film was taken over by several companies, including Constantin Film, Screen Gems, and Tencent Pictures, and the developer Capcom had relatively little to do with it. Nonetheless, they received a large share of the outrage.
On the Chinese social media platform Weibo, Capcom released a statement saying they are aware of the difficult situation. The developer emphasized that they are not the producer of the film and promised to contact the relevant companies and resolve the issue.
What happens next? After the film was pulled from all Chinese theaters, its further fate is still unclear. However, financial analyst Daniel Ahmad estimates that a complete ban of the film in China would mean a loss of at least 30 million dollars for the production company.
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It is also unclear how the scene with the joke passed Chinese censorship and localization. There is still the possibility that the film could return to theaters once the relevant part has been cut out. Whether this option will be taken is hard to say.
As for the game Monster Hunter: World, the review bombing wave has since subsided, even though new reviews continue to come in. Steam has also issued a warning regarding the recent negative reviews.
They have been labeled accordingly, and the Steam page for MHW states that these reviews are currently under investigation. Should they be classified as “off-topic,” they will be removed from the game’s rating.
The graphics in computer games are getting better and we can see that with MMORPGs as well. Therefore, we present to you upcoming online role-playing games that are sure to impress graphically.
MMORPGs aim to impress with immersive worlds where players can lose themselves. This includes good graphics. It doesn’t have to be “photo-realistic,” but it should be impressive by today’s standards. A particular style can be employed for this.
We now present to you 7 upcoming online role-playing games that we believe are visually appealing.
Update from December 7, 2020: We have updated and expanded this list for you. The games Odin: Valhalla Rising, Rise, as well as Crimson Desert and Chrono Odyssey have been added.
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Intrepid Games | Platform: PC | Release Date: Unknown| Model: Subscription | Website:Website of Ashes of Creation
Which engine is being used? Intrepid Studios is utilizing Unreal Engine 4. This engine brings impressive graphics to many games and, due to optimizations compared to version 3, it is also suitable for MMORPGs.
What do the characters look like? In an MMORPG, you traditionally see your hero mostly from behind, but you want to identify with the character.
The faces are detailed and you will be able to customize your hero using the editor. Even the clothing will be represented as detailed as possible. Robes flutter in the wind and you can see embellishments, pockets, and more on your hero. Everything looks extremely detailed and visually impressive.
What can we expect visually from the monsters? The monsters that have been shown so far are impressive. The fur blows in the wind, the animations are fluid, and the textures offer many details. Some creatures look as if they have come straight out of a horror film. Here the Unreal Engine 4 does an excellent job.
How appealing is the game world? As can be seen from videos, you will explore a beautiful world that invites exploration. Plants and grass cover the ground, where in other games usually only textures are visible. Forests appear deep and menacing, lakes clear and inviting.
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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 %.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
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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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:
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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 %.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
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 %.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
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 %.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
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.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
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:
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 %.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
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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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.
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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 %.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
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 %.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
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.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
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.
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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?
