In Pokémon GO the season “A Festive Season” has started. It is the first season to come into the game. We show you what changes have occurred as a result.
This is what happened: On December 1st at 8:00 AM, the first season in Pokémon GO started. It is called “A Festive Season” and changes quite a bit in Pokémon GO.
There are new spawns, raids, and further adjustments that change the game. We give you an overview of all the changes here.
Spawns and Changes for Season 1
These are the seasonal spawns: The festive season brings mainly winter spawns here in Europe. The following are boosted:
Sesokitz (Winter Form)
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Vulpix
Jurob
Lapras
Teddiursa
In general, there seem to be significantly more of the same spawns. We at MeinMMO have already seen particularly many Picochilla, Smogon, Unratütox, Taubsi, and Hornliu. They have already been quite catchable, but now it seems that the spawn rate has increased again.
This regional Pokémon is new in Germany: First German trainers report that Furnifraß appears in their city. The regional Pokémon originally appears in the Western Hemisphere – now it seems to have swapped regions with Fermicula.
This has changed with buddy Pokémon: There was a small change with your buddy’s hearts. You can now earn 3 hearts when battling with your buddy, so you can earn a total of 12 hearts, or even 24 hearts when in an excited state.
This has changed with the berries: The silver Nanab Berry has been boosted. It now gives 7 candies per catch, instead of just 6.
Additionally, the Nanab Berry has been boosted. It now causes the Pokémon to not move at all. Previously, there were occasional movements possible.
This quest has now been introduced worldwide: The task “Land 3 outstanding throws in a row” for a Kaumalat is now available worldwide. Previously, this task was only available in Australia, but now every player can receive a Kaumalat from the quest.
What about new raids? So far, there are not many confirmed raids from players. However, they could also change on December 1st at 10:00 PM, as Kyurem comes to the raids then.
A new raid boss is confirmed: Psiau now appears in level 1 raids and can be challenged. It is a new Pokémon from the 6th generation.
What about level 50? The new maximum level is also live in Pokémon GO! You can now climb 10 more levels. All steps for this are shown here:
Both the “Xbox One” and the “Xbox Series X” controllers can be used with batteries and rechargeable batteries. You can also charge the controllers conveniently with a charging station. We present to you the best rechargeable batteries and charging stations for Xbox Series X and Xbox One. First, let’s clarify what is included with the new Xbox Series X|S.
The most important points at a glance:
In this article, you will find battery sets and charging stations for “Xbox Series X|S” controllers. You will also find tips regarding the Xbox controller in the article.
The Xbox accessories presented are definitely compatible with the Xbox Series X|S. Some charging stations are also licensed by Microsoft.
For the controller, you should opt for rechargeable batteries instead of regular batteries. We explain why.
What it’s about: Microsoft has provided the Xbox Series X with a new controller. Like the Xbox One controller, the device uses batteries or rechargeable batteries. Nowadays, there are some devices where you can charge the controller without having to remove the battery.
What is included with the Xbox Series X|S? The package of the Xbox Series X includes an “Xbox Series X” console, a controller, a high-speed HDMI cable, and a power cable for the power connection. The new “Xbox Series X” controller has been revised by Microsoft.
By the way, the Xbox controller only contains regular batteries, so the rechargeable battery set is a sensible long-term upgrade for gaming.
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Xbox Controller: Recommended rechargeable battery packs
At this point, we want to introduce you to recommended rechargeable battery packs for the “Xbox Series X” controller. This includes the official “Xbox Play & Charge Kit” from Microsoft. Some devices like the solo and dual charging dock from Hori are officially licensed by Microsoft.
Xbox Play & Charge Kit M
What is it? This is a rechargeable battery set for Xbox controllers. It works with both the old “Xbox One” controllers and the new “Xbox Series X” controllers.
You can charge the battery either in standby mode or while gaming. According to Microsoft, the battery should be fully charged in four hours.
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Smatree batteries with charger
What is it? These batteries are 2000-mAH rechargeable batteries. The included device can charge both batteries simultaneously. However, if you want to charge the batteries, you will need to remove them from the controller.
The batteries are compatible with all common controllers of the Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox One Elite, and Xbox Series X|S.
The device charges the two batteries in 6 to 7 hours. This takes relatively long. According to the manufacturer, you should then be able to play for 15-20 hours with the batteries.
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Solo and Dual Charging Station for Xbox Series X|S
What is it? This consists of two charging stations for Xbox controllers made by Hori, which have a similar design to the new Xbox. The product is officially licensed by Microsoft. The solo pack includes one battery, while the dual pack includes two batteries.
The device is compatible with controllers of the Xbox Series X|S, as well as with “Xbox Elite” controllers and “Xbox One” controllers. According to the manufacturer, you can play for up to 20 hours with the charged batteries.
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BEBONCOOL 3-Packs Battery for Xbox One/Series X/S Controllers
What is it? These are 3 rechargeable batteries with 2000-mAH each.
The batteries work with controllers of the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X|S.
The batteries take about 2.5 hours to charge fully. According to the manufacturer, you can play for about 10 hours with the charged batteries before they need to be recharged. If you want to charge the batteries, you will need to remove them from the controller.
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Snakebyte “Xbox Twin Charge SX”
What is it? This is a charging station for controllers of the Xbox Series X|S. With the device, you can charge two controllers at the same time. The charging station comes with two rechargeable batteries with 800-mAH each.
The device is compatible with controllers of the Xbox Series X|S.
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Charging Xbox Controllers and Saving Power
Can you charge Xbox controllers? In principle, you can charge the Xbox controller. However, the requirement is that there are rechargeable batteries in the controller. This does not work with regular batteries. You can charge the battery either with a charging station, a USB cable from the console, or at the wall socket.
You connect the controller to the Xbox One or Series X with the USB cable
Then you start your console and the controller will charge
You can then turn off the console again. It is important that you must have had the console switched on at the beginning of the charging process.
How long does it take to charge an Xbox controller? The length of time your controller needs to charge depends entirely on the size of the installed battery. The official battery pack from Microsoft for the Xbox controller takes 5 to 6 hours to fully charge.
How to turn off an Xbox controller?
Here’s how: If you turn off your console and want to save power, you should also turn off your controller. It’s quite simple. Press the Xbox button, which is located at the top of the Xbox controller, and hold this button for a few seconds. Then the controller will turn off.
Xbox Controller: Rechargeable Batteries or Batteries?
Here’s why you should opt for rechargeable batteries: For controllers and other devices that you use frequently, you should go for rechargeable batteries. Because in this case: If you have to change the batteries several times a month, it makes sense to use rechargeable batteries. For the environment, rechargeable batteries are also the better choice in the long run.
When are batteries useful? Batteries, on the other hand, are useful when you use a device infrequently or it consumes little power. This applies to watches or remote controls and many small devices that consume little power. Because batteries have less self-discharge than rechargeable batteries.
What to look for when buying batteries: For your Xbox controller, you will need AA batteries/rechargeable batteries. You should also pay attention to the abbreviation LR6. Batteries with the designation R6 should be avoided.
What does LR6 mean on batteries? The abbreviation LR6 hides the designation for alkaline AA batteries. Zinc-carbon batteries are marked with R6. However, these are rarely sold anymore. LR6 batteries are significantly more resistant and last longer.
Additional accessories for the Xbox Series X|S: Are you looking for other accessories for your new Xbox Series X or S besides rechargeable batteries and charging stations? Then check out this article, where we present the best accessories for your Xbox Series X|S.
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The Battle Royale Game Garena Free Fire is one of the largest and most successful games in the world. However, it is hardly known here. Find out here on MeinMMO what Garena Free Fire is and why you should definitely take a look.
What is Garena Free Fire?Garena Free Fire is a free-to-play mobile game from the battle royale genre. The publisher is Garena from Singapore. The game is oriented towards gameplay similar to CoD Warzone and PUBG. A total of 50 players parachute onto a map and fight until only one remains. Optionally, you can also play the game in teams.
The controls are intuitively via touchscreen, and thanks to an aim assist, you will still hit quite well. Game rounds rarely last longer than 10 minutes, making the game an ideal filler for breaks.
The graphics are quite good for a mobile game and can compete with games like CoD Mobile.
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How successful is Garena Free Fire? The shooter was released in beta back in September 2017. The big success came in 2019 when the game became the most downloaded game in the world. It also won the award for “Best Popular Voted Game” in the Google Play Store in 2019. According to Wikipedia, over 1 billion US dollars were made worldwide with the app by November 2019.
In 2020, the publisher reported that Garena Free Fire recorded more than 100 million concurrent players as a new user record in Q2 2020.
A large portion of these users, according to Dexerto, come from Asia and Latin America. The game, which runs well on weaker smartphones and requires little storage space, is particularly popular there. In countries like Thailand and Brazil, there is also a thriving esports scene for Free Fire according to Sportskeeda.
The game also supports regional holidays, such as Carnival in Brazil or certain festivals in Thailand with special offers in the cash shop.
Here’s why you should try it here too: Garena Free Fire plays casually, fast, and intuitively. The entire game was specifically designed to capture the rapid action and excitement of a battle royale game on a smartphone.
However, to prevent the game from overloading your phone, it has lower requirements compared to PUBG, for example, and also requires less storage space. Free Fire only needs 1 GB RAM and storage. For comparison: PUBG Mobile needs 2 GB RAM and 1.5 GB storage, while Fortnite only runs properly from 3 GB RAM and consumes a hefty 2 GB storage.
By the way, PUBG Mobile is currently trying to circumvent the ban in India:
Rounds last a maximum of 10 minutes, after which the death zone has overwhelmed everything. This makes Garena Free Fire ideal for quick games in between. However, if you want to play more intensely, you can play tons of games per day and celebrate successes.
The game also features a hero system. You don’t just play unnamed avatars, but you can choose from various characters with their own abilities. For example, one heroine can run faster with shotguns while another guy deals more damage when his hit points go down.
In the cash shop, you can buy, among other things, skins for weapons that offer slight advantages.
Mobile games like Garena Free Fire are becoming increasingly popular. This greatly annoys the controversial streamer DrDisrespect. For him, mobile gamers are not real gamers. Therefore, he has now been challenged to a duel in mobile shooters. Read here what it’s all about.
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While we in Destiny 2 are still struggling against the new raid bosses from the Deep Stone Crypt, some Guardians are outdoing each other with absurd kill challenges. MeinMMO shows you here with video evidence that the bosses have been defeated without weapon force and completely alone.
While the prospect of new and powerful weapons drives players into the Deep Stone Crypt, the Destiny professionals have entirely different motivations. Running out of content, they want to outdo each other with absurd challenges and daredevil maneuvers that many “normal” Guardians could hardly pull off.
MeinMMO presents you here with 2 achievements that showcase some impressive feats from the new raid of Beyond Light.
Hardest boss of the Deep Stone Crypt lost the 1vs1 duel
In Destiny 2, raids are designed so that a team of 6 players has to face the challenge or should ideally do so. Because the boss fight against Atraks-1 and the entire encounter have now been soloed.
Which solo player was at work? The raid boss Atraks-1 lost the duel against Slayerage.
Although he is not the final boss, players consistently curse him as the hardest encounter in the whole Deep Stone Crypt. Because you fight on Earth and simultaneously in space against multiple copies of the boss, have to manage 2 buffs and one debuff, and fend off a wipe mechanic in just a few seconds.
Check out the last seconds of Atraks-1 here in the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVPk8Yr1KNs
This is how Slayerage did it:
The professional plays a Dawnblade Warlock (Heavenly Alignment) at power level 1,266.
He uses a kinetic auto rifle and a grenade launcher to fend off the hordes of enemies.
He mostly plays with the Agent buff – with that, he is able to shoot the deadly debuff off his head via “Ricochet”.
To find out which copy of the boss is the right one, he uses a little trick and a fair amount of luck: minimal damage reveals which Atraks-1 you must attack.
But it has to be quick – if you take too much time or deal too much damage to the wrong one, it results in a wipe.
In the final phase, he uses the scanner buff to quickly find the right boss.
After 10 hours of continuous streaming, it was finally time: When he succeeds at the feat, his chat on Twitch goes completely wild. Because the solo kill is the result of a stream lasting over 10 hours (via Twitch). Just the day before, Slayerage had unsuccessfully tried to defeat Atraks-1 solo.
A team has defeated the final raid boss completely without weapon force
Destiny 2 is a loot shooter. The hunt for the strongest weapon, the god roll, and the rarest exotic is the carrot in front of the noses of many guardians. And especially in the raids, players need all their firepower.
This raid boss was taken down in a “pacifistic” way: It is all the more astonishing that the final raid boss Taniks was defeated by a team that completely refrained from using firearms. Only with nice words, Taniks did not give up easily, so all abilities and melee attacks could be used.
Check out here how the final boss of the Deep Stone Crypt receives his weapon-less beating:
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Most players chose the Stormcaller Warlock (Storm’s Control).
Thanks to his super “Chaos Reach,” good boss damage is possible, with the Rift offering healing for the team, and the “Ball Lightning” allows at least some distance damage.
By skillfully switching the exotics “Aeon Soul” and the “Geomag Stabilizers“, the abilities quickly gain energy.
A Hunter provides invisibility and increases damage with his arrow. Thus, the team foregoes Divinity, which is otherwise present at almost all Guardians.
Otherwise, the team plays the encounter normally – they just take longer to deal with the adds.
If you think this is only a game of patience, you are wrong. Because raid bosses are in a hurry and go into “Enrage” after a certain time. If players take too long or deal insufficient damage, a wipe follows.
The “Enrage” warning also appears in the video. Under pressure, the Guardians manage to take down Taniks using only their abilities. The jubilation is correspondingly great.
Have you already visited the new raid in the Deep Stone Crypt? Do you drop your jaw at the insane challenges that some Guardians set for themselves or do you consider it digital boasting?
In Pokémon GO there are new developments regarding regional Pokémon. Furnifraß is now appearing in Germany and can be caught here for the first time outside of events.
What’s new: In Pokémon GO the big update “GO Beyond” has launched and there is a big surprise with the regional Pokémon. Two monsters seem to have switched regions.
Furnifraß is now available in Germany, while Fermicula is no longer appearing. You can secure the PokéDex entry for Furnifraß.
Furnifraß in Germany – What you need to know
What is Furnifraß? This Pokémon previously appeared in the western hemisphere. Regions like North and South America had the chance to encounter this monster.
In Germany, Fermicula, the Ant Pokémon, was available instead. It appeared throughout the eastern hemisphere.
Now the regions have switched. Initial trainers from Germany report that they have been able to catch Furnifraß.
The shiny Furnifraß is significantly darker.
Is there a Shiny Furnifraß? Yes, because Furnifraß is an old acquaintance, at least for trainers who had a ticket for the GO Fest 2020. The event released the shiny form and made it available to ticket holders in Germany.
Now you can catch Shiny Furnifraß outside of the event as well in Germany. However, it remains to be seen how rare Furnifraß actually is. Fermicula was among the rarer Pokémon here.
Are there any other changes with the regionals? So far, everything seems normal. No trainer has reported regional Pokémon that are not appearing in their usual regions.
If you want an overview of all regional Pokémon and their locations, you can check here:
In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War brings you the best weapon doesn’t help if you don’t hit anything. Therefore, YouTuber and CoD expert TheXclusiveAce has created an aim tutorial that will help you learn to aim better. How it works, you can find out here on MeinMMO.
What kind of training is this? As already shown in the training videos for aiming in multiplayer of Modern Warfare or Warzone, CoD expert and YouTuber TheXclusiveAce has now created an aim training for CoD Cold War as well. It’s mainly about:
Improving your aim, including for headshots
Movement
Feeling for the weapon
The goal of the training is to train your reflexes so that aiming and reacting correctly becomes almost automatic, making you a better player.
We have embedded Ace’s related video for you here:
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These are the settings for the training: To train undisturbed, you should start a “Custom Game” in the multiplayer of CoD Cold War. Use the new map Nuketown ’84 in the “Free for All” mode. The map offers short paths and constant action.
Next, you should make the following settings in the options:
Time limit: Unlimited
Score limit: Unlimited
Intro sequence: Off
Timer before the game: 5 seconds
Time before the round: Disabled
Minimap: Constant
Health: 150
Then set the maximum number of bots with the difficulty “Recruit” as opponents in “Bots and Players”. According to Ace, the bots are just targets and should not pose any danger or distract you from your training.
This weapon should you use: For this training, you can use any weapon, but Ace recommends a setup with the assault rifle Krig 6.
You can equip the weapon in your private game as you like. But be sure to take the “Fast Fire 50-Round Magazine” because you can shoot more and reload very quickly. Everything aims to maintain the “flow” and maximize the training effect. Also, take the perk “Looter’s” so you won’t run out of ammo.
How to train properly
Once the setup is ready, start the round and shoot bots until you have enough. To improve your aim, you should follow these tips:
Always aim at chest height; recoil often leads to headshots
Don’t wait for opponents; move and actively seek them out
Don’t shoot wildly, even though it may be tempting with the stupid bots. Instead, focus on precise fire to quickly kill enemies.
Especially the last point shouldn’t be underestimated. Once you notice that you’re aiming poorly, take a step back and practice that again. Only then will the training effect be optimally achieved through constant repetition.
Further helpful tips for newcomers to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War concern the optimal loadout. To ensure that you start as a newcomer with a strong weapon and setup, we have put together a good loadout for beginners in the multiplayer of CoD Cold War. Together with the aiming guide here, you should rack up some decent kills.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale today, on December 1st, the live event of Season 4 Chapter 2 starts. Players will face the villain Galactus. We will show you what you need to know about the live event with Galactus.
Update 9:08 PM: The special mode for the live event will appear in the game at 9:30 PM. If you haven’t logged in to Fortnite yet, you should do so now to avoid getting in the queue.
Update December 1st 10:20 AM: We have updated the article for you. The event starts in a few hours. If Epic announces anything else or makes changes, we will continue to update this article for you.
When is the live event? It is already known on which day the live event of Season 14 will take place. Today, Tuesday, December 1st, it is happening. Players only have to wait a few hours until it finally starts.
What time does the live event start? The time for the event with Galactus is also already set. On December 1st, the live event will start at 10:00 PM German time. This is what the countdown in the game shows, counting down to the event.
However, be aware that there may be long queues when logging in. You should be ready 1 hour before the live event. The special mode for the event will then be available 30 minutes beforehand so that you can secure your spot.
What can we expect in the live event? It is already known that Galactus, the world devourer, is on his way to the Fortnite Island. Players will face off against the villain in combat. However, what role the Marvel superheroes will play is still unclear.
Galactus is on his way to cause chaos in the Fortnite world
How can you participate in the live event?
If you want to participate in the live event of Season 14, you must first start the game normally.
There you will find a special mode that is created specifically for the event. Be sure to be ready one hour beforehand to avoid long queues. 30 minutes beforehand you should be able to join the mode.
The queues could potentially lead to you not being able to participate in the event or missing parts of it, as spots are limited. This was also the case in the last live event “The Device” and that caused record numbers on Twitch as players had to watch on streamers’ channels.
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On November 30, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War received a small update on the servers, adjusting weapon XP. Additionally, a nasty glitch on the cult map Nuketown will disappear.
How and where can I now get more weapon XP? From now on and everywhere! Treyarch published the English patch notes for the small update from November 30 and explains that now you can earn more experience points for your weapons in both multiplayer and the zombie mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War:
From today on, you will level up your weapons faster and unlock attachments quicker than at the previous normal rate. This applies to both: MP and Zombies.
Treyarch in the update blog
The developers do not go into detail about how they adjusted the rate. However, many players are likely to welcome the change, as it usually takes a long time to get a weapon to the maximum level. With the last update, you could already earn more XP, but only in a specific mode.
The update also offers several other minor changes. You can find the details here on MeinMMO.
Do I need to download anything? The patch is a small in-game update and installs itself when you start Cold War. It should only take a few moments and does not require any download or installation from your side.
What else has changed with the update? The other fixes in the patch also concern weapon XP and a nasty glitch on Nuketown:
A problem was fixed that caused you to receive too little weapon XP in solo matches and in higher rounds in zombie mode
The patch also fixed a weapon XP issue with napalm ammunition in zombie mode
A section on the Nuketown map was closed that allowed players to survive outside the play area
What’s next for Cold War? In just over a week, the first season of Black Ops Cold War will start on December 10. This will bring fresh content to the playlist and connect three CoDs in a unique way. Because Warzone, CoD MW, and Cold War will then share their progression system.
If you want to try something new in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War by then and haven’t been in zombie mode yet, you should give the co-op adventure a try. There are many hidden puzzles and countless undead that throw themselves into your hail of bullets. MeinMMO has created a simple and spoiler-free guide to help you get started.
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About a week ago, Shadowlands, the latest expansion of World of Warcraft, was released. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch really jumped into Retail WoW for the first time and made some interesting experiences while leveling.
Due to Corona and accumulated leisure time, I had a long weekend and took the opportunity to thoroughly explore Retail WoW. Even though I am a huge MMORPG fan, my WoW history is limited:
At the release, I was only 12 years old, and the subscription fees were out of the question for my parents. Instead, I fell in love with Guild Wars 1 and later many other MMORPGs, including AION, Black Desert, and Guild Wars 2, where I have over 7,500 hours of gameplay.
I only played WoW for a few weeks during the release of Cataclysm as part of a Let’s Play. But we grinded with XP boosts, dungeons, and professionals who supported us.
With Shadowlands, I wanted to finally give Retail a chance. Especially with the level adjustments, I thought now might be the perfect time to start.
However, leveling went extremely chaotically for me. I haven’t been so confused and at the same time so excited by an MMORPG as I am now with World of Warcraft. But let’s take it one step at a time.
Jaina distracts me from Arthas and something with Vashj’ir
How does leveling work in Shadowlands? Anyone starting with Shadowlands now must first visit the Isle of Exile. There you will learn the game mechanics.
However, I decided against it and started normally in the starting area of the dwarves as a fresh level 1 hunter – since I had previously played WoW, I could choose here. Until level 10, I followed the first quests as expected, then I was sent to Stormwind, where I was supposed to talk to Chromie.
Chromie allows me to choose an expansion that I want to level in from then on. Theoretically, I could also have stayed in the old areas and gained experience there. But as an old WC3 fan, I was drawn to Northrend and Arthas, the Lich King. However, in Stormwind, everything was once again chaotic.
Arthas is one of the most well-known figures in the Warcraft lore. Of course, I wanted to experience his story.
What happened? On the way to Chromie, I accidentally passed by the Castle of Stormwind. Suddenly, Jaina Proudmoore spoke to me. In a cool video sequence, she talked about Kul Tiras and that she absolutely needed to travel there.
This sounded exciting, so I ran to the harbor of Stormwind instead of to Chromie. Upon arriving at the harbor, I spoke with an NPC who urgently wanted to give me a quest. Upon accepting the quest, I was immediately teleported to Vashj’ir, the underwater zone from Cataclysm.
After 3 quests, it became too boring for me, so I pulled the Hearthstone and ran from Dun Morogh back to Stormwind. This time, I caught the right ship and headed to Kul Tiras.
Kul Tiras and the missing background story
What happened in Kul Tiras? In the completely new zone of Kul Tiras, I had no idea what was going on. Jaina apparently betrayed her homeland and was now locked away. Just like me, whatever I had to do with this betrayal.
As confused as I was by the story, I had so much fun in Kul Tiras.
The story was beautifully told.
Leveling was extremely fast for my Classic-burdened soul.
I particularly liked the “chapter system”. I always knew where I was in the story, where it was going, and experienced one adventure after another.
The chapter system, which exists in every zone.
However, I seem to have missed some quests, because contrary to expectations, I was still not level 50 after Kul Tiras.
So I set out again towards Northrend.
I turn wrong again!
Accidentally into the war instead of Northrend: This time I turned wrong again – this time in Kul Tiras – and ended up for a short time in the war campaign of Battle for Azeroth somewhere in an attack on the Zandalari.
During this, I got a companion – although I have no idea what this companion can do. Apparently, there are missions, but I should get on a ship for that. However, no one tells me where this ship is. At least the ship on which I received the companion was not the right one. Sooner or later, I will surely ask Dr. Google!
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After a short interlude, I left the war and traveled to Stormwind to finally set off for Northrend – only about 12 hours of gameplay had passed since my initial decision!
In the icy north, I was surprised to find the chapter system again. With it, I smoothly and relaxedly played through the Borean Tundra – until level 49.
Finally in Shadowlands: At level 49, I was called back to Stormwind and it was time to head towards Shadowlands. Only a short sequence with Bolvar Fordragon introduced me to the story of Shadowlands. But I really didn’t understand it.
I’m currently still on my way in Shadowlands, my hunter is level 54. But even now I’m eager to experience how the story continues. At least I am following the lore of Shadowlands myself from the beginning this time.
Although I am fully confused by the many travels and gaps in the story, I had a great time with Retail WoW over the weekend. It’s always exciting to discover a “new” MMORPG, and whatever you may say about WoW, it is truly a beautiful, well-voiced, and well-made game.
In fact, it is the lore that has kept me engaged:
I wanted to know what happens to Jaina after she was captured.
I absolutely wanted to see the Lich King.
I wanted to be among the first to experience the story of a new expansion.
I am aware that I am quite late in all of this and I have to take some of the confusion upon myself. But anyone starting with Shadowlands like me now, and possibly having even less prior knowledge about the lore than I do, could be overwhelmed by all the possibilities.
My tip is actually to play through an expansion from start to finish and not to get distracted constantly. It would be wise to go through the Classic zones, Burning Crusade, or Wrath of the Lich King. From Mists of Pandaria – at least I feel – the story increasingly builds on previous events that are hard to understand without prior knowledge.
Two toys that chatter at you constantly can be found in WoW: Shadowlands. We will show you where to find these two talkative companions.
With World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, Blizzard has hidden a ton of new toys in the game. Most of them are quite creative, and some even work particularly well in combination. Today, we will show you two toys that you shouldn’t miss.
We are talking about the “Valkyr’s Diadem of Unity” and the “Sinstone of Unity” – two funny toys that you can acquire on your travels or only after reaching level 60.
Here you can find the Valkyr’s Diadem of Unity: The diadem can be found in the Bastion area, fitting the theme. Travel to the Temple of Humility in the eastern part of the area and then to the treasure “Gift of Chyrus”. The treasure is located at coordinates 71 / 37. To open the treasure, you must prove your humility. This can be done by simply kneeling in front of the treasure. You can do this with the emote /kneel. After that, you can open the treasure and add the diadem to your collection.
You will find the chest at the top of the flying island. You just need to kneel in front of it.
Here you can find the Sinstone of Unity: The sinstone can, as it should be, found in the vampiric area of Revendreth. Travel to the southeast to coordinates 63 / 72. There you will find entrance and exit cards that you need to click on. After that, you will land in a small puzzle where you must avoid various orbs. Make your way to the treasure chest and loot it to receive the sinstone.
What do the two do together? When you use both the sinstone and the diadem, they occupy your shoulders simultaneously. They are basically the angel and devil on your shoulders. But instead of giving you wise advice, they prefer to react to each other and comment on one another’s advice.
With the angel and devil on your shoulders, everything feels so much more stressful.
If you use them separately, they give you rather dubious advice. The sinstone always tries to tempt you into evil deeds, while the Valkyr naturally watches over the adherence to all virtues. Only together do they seem to enjoy gossiping about you and have a great time doing so.
What do you think of such toys that even interact with each other? A cool addition or do you find such “useless” treasures annoying?
In Pokémon GO the Pioneer 40 Challenge has started. You will be rewarded with XP, Pokémon encounters, Stardust, and items. We show you all the tasks and rewards in this guide.
If you do not see this research on your account, it is because you have not yet reached level 40. It will be unlocked for you once you reach level 40 before the end of the year.
This research is available to you until December 31, 2020, at 11:59 PM.
Pioneer 40 Guide – What’s in it?
We show you here on MeinMMO all the tasks and rewards that the new time-limited research for Pokémon GO brings.
The research is divided into 4 chapters, each with three quests, rewarding you with exciting Pokémon, important items, experience points, and Stardust.
Pioneer 40 Step 1/4
Task
Reward
Use 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
1,000 Stardust
Catch 15 Pokémon
3x Lure Module
Land 5 great throws
1,000 XP
Level Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 1,000 Stardust, an encounter with Geronimatz, and 1,000 XP.
In Pokémon GO, Kyurem is now appearing in raids. In this guide, we show you the best counters against Kyurem and important information such as CP, moves, and usability.
How long is Kyurem available? The legendary Pokémon has been in the raids of Pokémon GO since yesterday, July 7th. It is still unclear how long it will be available, likely around 3 weeks. Reshiram and Zekrom were available for that long as well.
To ensure you are well prepared for the battle against Kyurem, we present to you the best counters against the legendary Pokémon.
Best Counters Against Kyurem – Overview
Which types are effective? Strong against Kyurem are the types Fighting, Rock, Steel, Fairy, and Dragon. Kyurem itself is of the types Dragon and Ice.
The best counters: Here we list the 10 best counters against Kyurem for you. Pay attention to the appropriate moves, as otherwise a counter can quickly become useless.
Pokémon
Moves
Lucario
Counters and Aura Sphere
Metagross
Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Meistagrif
Counters and Dynamic Punch
Dialga
Metal Claw and Draco Meteor
Machamp
Counters and Dynamic Punch
Rhyperior
Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Rampardos
Smack Down and Stone Edge
Terrakion
Smack Down and Stone Edge
Zekrom
Fusion Flare and Wild Charge
Gardevoir
Charm and Moonblast
Which Pokémon are additionally worth it? You can choose numerous Pokémon that are effective. Among Dragon-type Pokémon, you still have a lot of options. Just ensure that your Pokémon has moves of type Fairy, Dragon, Rock, Fighting, or Steel.
With three players, you should have no issues with Kyurem. If you utilize the counters mentioned above, it is already doable at level 25.
Moves, CP and Usability
What is a Kyurem with 100% IV? Kyurem can reach a maximum of 2042 CP in raids. This is a specimen with 100% IV. In windy or snowy weather, it can reach a maximum of 2553 CP.
What moves does Kyurem have? The legendary Pokémon has a total of 5 different moves:
Fast Moves: Fusion Flare (Dragon), Steel Wing (Steel)
Is Kyurem worth it? The legendary Pokémon is available in 3 different forms. Currently, only the normal form is available. Unfortunately, in this form, Kyurem is not that strong. It is not among the best Dragon attackers in the game.
However, the other two forms are much better. You should start collecting Kyurem candies diligently so that you have enough when the other forms arrive.
In our analysis of Kyurem, you can find out everything about the stats and usability of the Kyurem forms.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Together with our colleagues from GameStar and GamePro, we present to you our Advent Calendar 2020! There are great prizes worth over 20,000 euros to be won – participate in the daily draw from December 1st to 24th and grab fantastic rewards!
What exactly those prizes are, we certainly won’t reveal in advance. However, there is a little preview, as the prize for the next day will already be displayed on the calendar overview.
To win one of the 24 prizes, you simply need to fill out the entry form at the bottom of the daily calendar door!
Little Tip: If you log in as a user via GameStar.de or GamePro.de, it is not necessary to enter your data each time. Instead, the system will automatically fill it in for you, provided it has been saved in the user control center on the respective sites.
Note on prize shipping: All data will only be collected for the giveaway and then deleted. Sharing with third parties only takes place in the context of shipping the prize, either to the respective giveaway partner or for physical delivery, to the shipping partner of the prize.
Questions & Answers
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Based on the number of participants, this error occurs only to a small extent. According to our research, it has to do with the necessarily implemented spam protection against unwanted mass participation.
It can help to delete cookies in the browser, switch browsers, or temporarily use a different internet connection (such as mobile network instead of DSL/cable, or vice versa). This error message usually appears when multiple participating users are using the same IP address (university, shared apartment, family, etc.).
Where and when will the winners be announced?
We will collectively draw the winners of each week and announce them at the end of the linked article approximately weekly.
After that, a personal win notification will be sent to the email address provided during participation with details or sometimes questions about shipping (some prizes come via freight due to their size).
What happens to my data?
The data provided will be processed and used electronically solely for the purposes of this giveaway, in compliance with the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Further details can be found in our privacy policy.
What should be considered when participating from Switzerland?
Although they are clearly prizes for giveaways, based on our experience, Swiss customs do not recognize any exceptions in this regard and impose significant additional charges (with fees up to about 10 percent of the value of the goods/RRP) for imports into Switzerland. Given the often very high values of individual prizes, we unfortunately cannot cover this ourselves.
In order to still allow our valued users from Switzerland to participate, we have decided on the following procedure: If we draw a winner from Switzerland, we will first ask them if they are willing to accept the prize, even if they may have to pay customs duties. If not, we will draw a new winner for that day.
Can I submit my participation retroactively via email, Facebook, PM, etc.?
Unfortunately no. For reasons of equal opportunity and feasibility, participation is only possible via the online form of the Advent Calendar.
From December 1st, it will get really exciting in Pokémon GO . Developer Niantic is rolling out the “GO Beyond” update. Generation 6, level 50, and the first season are waiting for you.
Update 8:00 PM: Level 50 is now available! You can now reach 10 more levels from level 40. In addition, the platinum medals have been unlocked, which you will need for some level-ups.
We will extensively inform you about the innovations tomorrow, on December 1st. Additionally, there will be guides for the level-ups.
What is GO Beyond? This update was announced by Niantic in mid-November. With this, they are bringing their biggest update ever to the game. Today, November 30th, you can expect first innovations. The days following will also be exciting.
To give you an overview of the next days and what will happen there, we will go through the next days chronologically with you.
November 30, 2020 – What will happen?
These innovations in level are coming: The first innovations for level 50 are expected to be introduced on November 30th. The time is assumed to be 10:00 PM – the most usually happens in Pokémon GO around that time.
What else is happening? Currently, there is a countdown on Twitter for a Raid Egg that will expire today at 8:00 PM. The Raid Egg probably hides the new Pokémon Psiau, which has been sufficiently teased.
We could thus expect that this Pokémon will appear in the raids from 8:00 PM. However, this remains to be seen.
December 1, 2020 – What will happen?
These innovations are coming with the seasons: The seasons themselves are the big innovation, as there has not been anything like it in Pokémon GO before. From December 1st at 8:00 AM local time, the first season will be active.
It is titled “a festive season”. It is expected to revolve around the holidays, but also around generation 6. However, there is a contradiction here. Niantic says that at the start of the season, the first Pokémon from Gen 6 will also appear. In their announcement for Gen 6, however, they state that the Pokémon from the Kalos region will only appear on December 2nd.
So it will show by December 1st at 8:00 AM at the latest, whether the first Pokémon from Gen 6 will appear or if we have to wait another day.
In general, the seasons are supposed to influence spawns, eggs, and raids, and the northern and southern hemispheres will also play a role in the spawns. Additionally, Mega Evolutions are expected to vary in strength depending on the season.
During this season, Pokémon like Alola Sandshrew, Alola Vulpix, Lapras, Swablu, Teddiursa, and the winter form of Sawsbuck are expected to appear.
We will clarify the season on MeinMMO tomorrow and look at the innovations.
These innovations are coming to the PvP mode: Along with the seasons, a new rank system will be introduced in the PvP league. You will then be able to climb 24 ranks and there will be medals when you reach ranks 21-24.
Additionally, the reward system in the league will be revised and the rewards will be based on your ranks and the seasons.
However, there is still no exact time for the release. Additionally, it is still unknown which monsters will be catchable in the wild and which will be available only through raids.
On December 2nd at 10:00 AM local time, an event themed around Generation 6 will then start. Monsters from the Kalos region will appear more frequently. There are no further details about the event yet.
If you want more information about the starters of Generation 6, then check here:
In League of Legends findet ab heute Abend, dem 30. November, das Essenz-Wunderland statt. Bei diesem speziellen Event könnt ihr eure Blauen Essenzen, die Ingame-Währung im Spiel, gegen coole Skins, Chromas, Icons und Emotes umtauschen. Wir von MeinMMO verraten, was es cooles gibt.
What kind of event is this?
During the Essence Wonderland, for 14 days, everything revolves around exchanging your earned in-game currency for cool items. This is especially interesting for players who have already unlocked all champions and therefore don’t have much use for blue essences.
How long does the Essence Wonderland last?
The event starts on November 30 at 10:00 PM and runs until December 14 at 10:00 PM German time.
What do you get at the Essence Wonderland?
As rewards, you’ll find special symbols, Chroma skins, summoner icons, emotes, and an exclusive skin that can only be obtained through this event.
When does the event return?
If you missed the Essence Wonderland, there’s no need to be too sad. The event takes place twice a year – once in winter at the start of the pre-season and once in summer, usually in May/June. However, the Chroma skins in the offer will change.
All Skins and Chromas from the Essence Wonderland
Which skins does the event offer? The highlight of the event is the URFWick skin. This is a special skin for Warwick that can only be purchased through the event. However, it costs a whopping 150,000 blue essences.
This is not the original Urf skin that cost 5,000 Riot Points, but rather a modified version. This skin was already introduced to the game in 2017. This skin has been available for purchase in past versions of the Essence Wonderland.
The free skin of the event – URFWick in the in-game view (Artwork in the title image).
Besides that, you can unlock several Chroma skins through the event. These are special color versions of skins that already exist in the game. For example, if you want the K/DA-Ahri in green instead of pink, you can buy a Chroma for 250 Riot Points, which is equivalent to 2.50 euros.
However, you must have the original skin and/or the champion in your possession beforehand.
During the event, there are several Chroma skins for 2,000 blue essences. These are Chromas that were released between January and June, as has been customary in the past.
Which Chromas are available? The following Chromas can now be purchased for 2,000 blue essences:
Academia Certaminis-Jayce
Academia Certaminis-Katarina
Academia Director-Yuumi
Academia Professor-Graves
Honored LeBlanc
Arcade-Kai’Sa
Astronaut Bard
Astronaut Gnar
Astronaut Poppy
Bandito-Fiddlesticks
Steel Blitzcrank
Blood Moon-Katarina
Blood Moon-Master Yi
Blood Moon-Pyke
Blood Moon-Sivir
Blood Moon-Tryndamere
Brolaf
Rebel Caitlyn
Corgi-Corki
Blacksmith Darius
Dino Gnar
Dragon Fist-Lee Sin
Dragon Master-Swain
Dragon Slayer-Diana
Dragon Slayer-Olaf
Dragon Slayer-Pantheon
Dragon Slayer-Trundle
Dragon Slayer-Xin Zhao
Dark Master Ivern
Fireworks-Jinx
Dark Piracy Diana
Dark Pirate Vladimir
Fizz
Freljord-Sylas
Garen
Gockelio
Grummelramme-Cosplay-Veigar
Hexenzirkel-Le Blanc
Hexenzirkel-Morgana
High Noon-Irelia
High Noon-Jhin
High Noon-Lucian
High Noon-Senna
Little Bee Teemo
Little Demon Tristana
Bounty Hunter Rengar
Bounty Hunter-Yi
Warlord Shen
Cuddly Cat Rengar
Arcane-Brand
Lucian
Mecha-Zero-Sion
Mecha-Pilot Draven
Mecha-Pilot Jax
Mecha-Pilot Leona
Miaukai
Miaurick
Pug’s Maw
Morgana
Milk Cow-Alistar
Nemesis-Jax
Nunu & Paper Art-Wilump
Officer Vi
Paper Art-Anivia
Pingu-Cosplay-Tristana
Pizzabotin-Sivir
Pool party-Leona
Popstar-Ahri
Pulse Fire-Ekko
Pulse Fire-Fiora
Pulse Fire-Pantheon
Pyjama Guardian Cosplay-Urgot
Rocket Hunter Kai’Sa
Rocket Riding Tristana
Renaction Figure
Sand Spirit-Pyke
Sandstorm-Ekko
Sand Guardian Rengar
Sand Guardian Ryze
Sand Guardian Janna
Battle Boss-Qiyana
Battle Boss-Yasuo
Blackthorn-Morgana
Black Frost-Alistar
Black Frost-Rek’Sai
Black Frost-Renekton
Steel Warrior-Cho’Gath
Star Destroyer-Karma
Star Destroyer-Mordekaiser
Star Destroyer-Shaco
Star Destroyer-Xerath
Talon Dark Wood
Taric Shimmer Shield
Twitch Shadow Paw
Viridian-Kayle
World Breaker-Malzahar
World Breaker-Maokai
World Breaker Sion
Resistance-Illaoi
Zac
Oil Baron Rumble
Surprise Party-Amumu
Pizzabotin-Sivir is available in the Chromas Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cat’s Eye, Obsidian, or Rose Quartz.
What else does the event bring? The event also includes:
Mysterious symbol for 1,500 blue essences
Exclusive Champie symbol for 2,500 blue essences
Baron hat Poro summoner symbol for 4,000 essences
Mysterious ward skins for 4,900 blue essences
Exclusive emote “Money Rain” for 50,000 blue essences
Exclusive emote “Croesus” for 75,000 blue essences
Exclusive Gem Knight summoner symbol plus – 50,000 blue essences
Exclusive Gem Prince summoner symbol plus – 75,000 blue essences
Exclusive Gem King summoner symbol plus – 100,000 blue essences
Rune pages for 3,150 blue essences (50% off)
In addition to the new event, the pre-season 11 is currently running in LoL. With it, numerous new items have been introduced. But that leads to a lot of confusion:
In December, Pokémon GO will host a special Community Day again! In total, you will be able to catch 22 different Pokémon. We at MeinMMO provide the overview.
When is the Community Day? This event will take place over 2 days. On December 12 and 13, the Community Day will occur. A specific time has not been announced yet.
The Community Day will highlight 22 Pokémon. These are the monsters that had a Community Day in 2019 and 2020.
All information about the Community Day in December
Which Pokémon will appear? Niantic mentions that all monsters that had a Community Day in 2019 and 2020 will appear again in December. They will show up in the wild and in raids.
This includes:
Totodile
Chikorita
Treecko
Torchic
Mudkip
Castform
Swablu
Charmander
Dratini
Turtwig
Monferno
Piplup
Rhydon
Abra
Snivy
Hoppip
Stunky
Magikarp
Porygon
Charmander
Magmar
Electabuzz
This remains to be seen: In the past years, Niantic had similar Community Days. In 2019, there were three-hour events that featured half of the event Pokémon. The other half was available on the other day.
So far, there is no information for this year. However, it is likely that the spawns will also be split across the days this year.
Furthermore, nothing has been said about the exclusive moves yet. Previously, it was the case that during the Community Day in December, all exclusive moves from the Community Days could be learned.
What else is happening in December? This month has a lot in store. Niantic is rolling out the “GO Beyond” update, which brings Gen 6, seasons, and level 50.
You can experience a lot outside of the Community Days in December:
The end of Chapter 2 Season 4 is approaching, and Epic Games has released XP Xtravaganza Challenges Week 14, through which we can still unlock all the cosmetics we want in Fortnite.
While they don’t carry the title “Overtime Challenges,” the goal remains the same: to allow you to unlock all the cosmetics of your Battle Pass with a final series of challenges before the end of this Fortnite season.
With this series of challenges, you can feel that the final battle against Galactus is imminent! Some challenges take place in Upstate New York – where Tony Stark’s Industries are located – which will be at the forefront fighting against the Devourer of Worlds.
In February 2018, the developers of Guild Wars 2 announced a major overhaul of the World vs. World game mode. However, this has yet to be released, and many players are now becoming frustrated.
What is this update about? World vs. World (WvW) is a large PvPvE mode where three servers always compete for dominance on specific maps. There are camps, towers, and forts that can be captured to earn points for the server. Additionally, there is a leaderboard with the best servers.
However, the mode has been struggling for a long time, mainly due to the few rewards, the repetitive processes, and injustices in the population. This is exactly where the new update should address.
With the alliance system, completely new teams should be formed every 8 weeks, which will then fight together – just as the servers used to do. Guilds are expected to play a larger role in this, as these players will always stay together in the team. In addition to the large guilds, small guilds and solo players will be included so that the teams are roughly equal in size.
A team should form from a cluster of alliances, small guilds, and solo players for 8 weeks. Then it will be reshuffled.
In this context, a season system for exactly these 8 weeks is to be introduced, which should bring more long-term motivation and new rewards.
What is the status of the update? The last major statement regarding the alliance update was made by a developer on November 29, 2018. Exactly 2 years ago, Raymond Lukes informed the players about what they can expect from the update and that it would take some time.
However, with more than 2 years of waiting, very few players expected this. On this sad anniversary, there were now some complaints on social media and on Reddit.
“I have accepted that it will probably never come”
What are the players saying? In the thread “Today we celebrate 2 years without updates on the alliances,” numerous players express their dissatisfaction with ArenaNet.
They are disappointed that the update is still not released, but also about the communication from the developers. After all, there have been no concrete updates for 2 years:
Typical-user-Name has given up hope: “I have accepted that it will probably never happen, and if it does, it will be a pleasant surprise.”
DeltaTimo even takes it with dark humor: “If we never get the alliances, then the statement ‘WvW will be so much better with alliances’ will never be wrong.”
Indeed, many speculated in February 2018 that the update would appear in 6 to 18 months. However, this hope was likely misguided.
The focus of WvW is on the battles between players and over forts and towers.
World vs. World itself, however, has been treated very poorly since the release of the first expansion, Heart of Thorns. At that time, a new map was released, which players did not like. The seasons that used to exist were also put on hold.
Is there hope for the update? Yes, because just in a livestream in November, the developers briefly mentioned in one sentence that the update is still in progress. However, there is still no release date.
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online offers you 6 types of weapons to choose from. We wanted to know which one you like the most. Here are your results in the ranking.
Each of the six weapons in The Elder Scrolls Online has its charm and, most importantly, its own skills. In this MMORPG, you can use any weapon with any class, so your choices are not limited. We wanted to know in a survey which of the six weapon types in ESO you like the most.
605 MeinMMO readers participated in the survey, with each of you only able to cast one vote and having to choose the absolute best weapon. We will reveal the results of your choice on the following pages.
The list starts with the worst weapon for you and ends with the best.
6. Healing Staff
The last place is the Healing Staff with 21 votes
What kind of weapon is this? A Healing Staff is, not surprisingly, designed for healing and is therefore the first choice for healers. With it, you can succeed in both PvP and PvE.
However, a Healing Staff can also be very practical as a second weapon for a damage dealer. If you keep it as a backup in your second bar, you can significantly improve your survivability when leveling up.
What skills does the weapon come with?
Ultimate Skills
Wonder Drug – Heals you or an ally over 5 seconds
Champion of Light – Also increases critical damage
Life Giver – Additionally applies the skills Regeneration, Blessing of Protection, and Stalwart Protection
Active Skills
Great Healing – Heals in a selected area and additionally heals for 8 more seconds
Exalted Healing – Increases healing and duration
Healing Springs – Also restores Magicka
Regeneration – Heals you or an ally for 10 seconds
Rapid Regeneration – The healing over time is shorter, but more frequent
Regeneration – Heals two additional targets
Blessing of Protection – Heals allies in front of you and increases physical and magic resistance
Blessing of Restoration – Increases size, healing, and duration
Battle Prayer – Grants additional damage and decreases costs with higher rank
Stalwart Protection – Grants a shield to the ally with the least health
Protect Allies – Also creates a shield for yourself
Healing Protection – Additionally heals the target
Life Drain – Applies lifesteal to enemies
Spirit Drain – Additionally applies magicka drain
Swift Drain – Buffs additionally allies attacking the target
Passive Skills
Essence Thief – When performing a heavy attack at maximum strength, your healing is increased and heals you or an ally
Restoration Expert – Increases healing on targets with low health
Circle of Life – Heavy attacks at maximum strength restore Magicka
Absorb – Restores Magicka when you block a spell
Restoration Master – Increases healing done with skills for healing staffs
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
A dispute over player licenses in the game has erupted around FIFA 21. After Zlatan Ibrahimovic asked on Twitter who actually allowed his involvement in the game, advisor Mino Raiola furthered the discussion. What do the parties involved, such as EA and FIFPro, say about it?
For years, virtual football has been played in the FIFA series. The abundance of licenses that are part of the game has always been one of its greatest strengths. EA can acquire the real names and appearances of football players and clubs from around the world, with just a few exceptions.
However, a dispute has now arisen precisely over these licenses, concerning the legality of player representation.
The football legend Ibrahimovic criticized that money is being made with his name without permission.
EA Sports later issued a statement saying that they have been working with leagues, teams, and talents for years to secure the rights. This includes the connection with FIFPro, which works with a number of licensors.
Ibrahimovic stated on Twitter that he is not a member of FIFPro, or at least knows nothing about it. Spurs attacker Gareth Bale also tweeted: “Interesting – what is FIFPro?”
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Advisor Raiola continues discussion on player rights
Who is Mino Raiola? Mino Raiola is the advisor of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and is known in the football world as a tough negotiator. He represents many other big names in world football, such as Paul Pogba and Dortmund star Erling Haaland.
This is what the advisor says: Raiola responded shortly after Ibrahimovic’s first tweet also via social media, saying: “I hope we get answers to our letters now” (via Twitter).
More tweets followed. Among other things, he accuses EA Sports of avoiding discussions with him for years regarding player rights. He also stated that neither FIFPro nor the club AC Milan possess the individual player rights (via Twitter).
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Raiola continued the discussion in an interview with the British “Telegraph“. In the interview, he hinted that 300 more players alongside Bale and Ibrahimovic are interested in an investigation into the topic.
EA says: The dispute is not about them – a FIFPro problem
EA Sports responds to allegations: In a statement to “Forbes“, EA Sports addressed Raiola’s attack: “The license dispute conducted on social media is not a topic for EA or EA Sports. This is a matter between FIFPro, the players within their association, and their representatives. FIFPro has informed us that this is their problem, and they are dealing with it – we expect a clarification in this regard soon,” explained a spokesperson for EA.
EA Sports obtains a large part of the rights to represent players and their attributes from FIFPro. In the statement, EA Sports also talked about Mino Raiola. It’s not about EA Sports or video games, but rather a fight between football agents and FIFPro. The spokesperson also stated:
Mino Raiola is a respected player representative with whom we have collaborated for many years, including this year, when our relationship ensured that his client Erling Haaland would be part of our FIFA 21 marketing campaign. We also have a great collaboration with Zlatan Ibrahimović, who has been featured in every FIFA since 2002 and regularly receives awards within FUT.
Dortmund’s Haaland appears prominently in marketing
Raiola: “You are talking to a party that does not hold the rights”
At this point, the dispute was not over yet. In an interview on “talkSPORT” with Simon Jordan and Jim White, Raiola further elaborated the discussion. In a heated debate with Jordan, he noted that the statement from EA Sports was “nonsense” and that the company had been avoiding him on this issue for a long time.
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The problem: From Raiola’s perspective, FIFPro does not have the basis to grant rights to EA Sports: “You are talking to a party that does not hold the player rights. Because FIFA does not hold them, and FIFPro does not hold them. The image rights belong only to the players,” says Raiola.
“That is why they also made a deal with, let’s say, Beckham. Because they have to make a deal with Beckham if they want to use his name,” claims Raiola. Beckham, unlike Ibrahimovic or Bale, is no longer an active player and recently made a deal with EA Sports.
According to Raiola, EA Sports should also deal with Ibrahimovic in the same way: “Going to parties that claim they have [the rights], even though they know they do not, is wrong on both sides,” says Raiola.
Later in the interview, Raiola is asked why he has not obtained an injunction in all these years. He says, “Everything at the right time.” In the end, the discussion between Raiola and Jordan gets out of hand, and the advisor hangs up. Before that, he stated: “They [EA Sports] say they bought these rights, while we have been saying for years that these rights cannot be bought from these parties.”
What does FIFPro say? FIFPro, which ultimately acts as an intermediary regarding the rights between players and EA Sports, also addressed the issue. In a statement to the “Mirror“, they stated:
“In light of recent media reports, FIFPro wishes to clarify how it obtains the image rights of players and what role it plays in defending the working rights of professional footballers worldwide. FIFPro, a nonprofit organization, acquires the image rights through player unions in almost 60 countries. These rights are made available to Electronic Arts and other clients in the video game industry.”
The relationships between FIFPro and video game companies would complement separate agreements by clubs or leagues. The revenues generated would go to players, but also to legal advice or career planning and support: “FIFPro is reaching out to players and their representatives who have recently raised concerns so we can address their questions,” the statement said.
How does this dispute end? In total, this dispute involves three parties: the players and Raiola, EA Sports, and FIFPro. It needs to be clarified how the legal situation actually looks – after the question arose suddenly after several years.
The licensing issue is definitely an important matter for EA Sports, after all, the real names, clubs, and environments are one of the biggest strengths of the series.
To what extent the dispute will be resolved is still not visible at this point.
