Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5: Mandalorian EP Missions and Challenges

In Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5, each character has their own series of challenges. The first ones involve the Mandalorian, the legendary Star Wars bounty hunter.

No more traditional challenges! In Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5, you earn rewards and experience points by completing missions related to the bounty hunter characters.

The first missions you need to complete are those of the Mandalorian, a character from the Star Wars universe. These quests give you the opportunity to take a look at all the new features of Season 5 while collecting XP for even more rewards.

Challenges

Completing Bounty Hunts – The Search for the Mandalorian

In Season 5 of Fortnite’s Chapter 2, bounty hunting is a new feature that allows you as a bounty hunter to combine business with pleasure, as eliminating certain players brings you a lot of gold bars. With the new neutral NPCs on the map, contracts are negotiated.

They will appear at named or marked locations during each game. These markers are easily recognizable on your mini-map: they are marked by black and white bubbles.

This is what available contracts look like on the mini-map

How to Get a Contract?

  • Approach the NPC to interact with them
  • Spin the wheel until you reach the “Contract” field
  • Validate the contract

Once the contract is started, the name of a player will appear on your screen and a circular orange area on your map. The player you want to eliminate is located in this area. If you kill them in time, you will complete your contract. That’s life for bounty hunters.

With each successful contract, you earn a nice amount of gold bars that you can later spend on other NPCs! Note that some contractors will appear only in one spot, while others may vary their locations.

These articles originally appeared here and here on the multiplayer site MGG, our partner. We translated both into German.

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Only 2 Twitch streamers worldwide are allowed to show a major tournament in Valorant

On Thursday, the finals of a major tournament in the shooter Valorant will start, the First Strike: North America. The 8 best teams compete for $100,000 in prize money. However, only two Twitch streamers are allowed to broadcast the tournament – this surprises some players.

What kind of tournament is this? The shooter Valorant is considered the upcoming major e-sport. First Strike is somewhat like the 1st Regional Championship of Valorant:

  • In the 3 major regions North America, Europe, and South Korea, each competes for $100,000 in prize money.
  • The medium-sized regions like Russia, Turkey, Japan, or Brazil play for slightly less money, around $40,000.
  • The small regions like North Africa or Indonesia have to settle with about $10,000 in prize money.
Valorant-First-Strike-Schedule
For 4 days, the tournament is scheduled to take place – during which only 7 matches will be visible.

In the North American version of the tournament, there were already two preliminaries in November, each featuring 16 teams.

Now, on December 3 at 4:00 PM, the final round begins with 8 teams that qualified. Among the 8 teams are big names in e-sports such as 100 Thieves, TSM, T1, or FaZe Clan.

The tournament starts right away with quarterfinals, ensuring excitement. Those who win their first matches secure $10,000, those who reach the finals are guaranteed $20,000, and the winners get as much as $40,000. So it is worth it.

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He is allowed to showcase the tournament: Ninja.

Only Ninja and Myth are allowed to show the tournament on Twitch

What about the streamers? Riot Games has announced that the tournament can only be broadcast by two streamers:

The two are the official “exclusive co-streamers” of the event.

The selection seems to follow the principle of performance: Myth and Ninja not only have huge channels with millions of followers, but they have also been the most watched channels for Valorant in the last 30 days.

Ninja has streamed Valorant for 132 hours in the last 30 days, while Myth has streamed for 72 hours.

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This is how it is discussed: The news causes some surprise on reddit. People are indeed surprised by the choice of the two streamers:

  • Ninja is a “very polarizing figure” for many players.
  • Some admit that Myth is an extremely entertaining entertainer, but he clearly favors his own team, TSM – which makes it hard to watch. After all, TSM is one of the 8 teams participating.

Even if the two streamers do not cause outrage, one wonders why exactly these two were selected as co-streamers for the Valorant tournament and not their favorite streamer.

For instance, some posters mention that Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson should have streamed it.

One user adds: The two streamers, who already earn millions of dollars, would receive even more for free, while the “small people” would be left empty-handed.

However, they comfort themselves with the fact that the official Valorant stream is also highly staffed. Those who are not fans of Myth or Ninja can simply watch that.

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Riot Games proved in 2020 that they understand Twitch like hardly any other software company. The fundamental idea for Riot Games is to make things “exclusive” on Twitch and Valorant in particular, and to increase demand by restricting supply.

With a single idea, they perfectly utilized Twitch to promote their new shooter Valorant. Because those who wanted to get into the exclusive, closed beta had to watch Valorant on Twitch. This triggered a crazy gold rush and hype around the game:

Valorant starts with great hype on Twitch – Riot’s plan works

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Fortnite: Season 5 – All new weapons and items

The arsenal changes with the start of Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5. Here is everything you need to know about the new and removed weapons.

A new season means a change in the arsenal. With the launch of Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5, many weapons have been removed from the game while others have been implemented. Here you will find everything you need to know about these changes!

New Weapons

Amban Sniper Rifle

How to obtain it: Eliminate the Mandalorian near his ship in the sandy area in the middle of the map.

Stats:

  • Damage: 110 (Body)
  • Magazine Size: 1
  • Reload Time: 2.4 seconds
MGG Sniper Rifle

Mandalorian Jetpack

How to obtain it: Eliminate the Mandalorian near his ship in the sandy area in the middle of the map.

MGG Jet Pack

Booms Sniper Rifle

Sniper Rifle Booms Fortnite

Dragons Breath Shotgun

MGG Dragons Breath Shotgun

The Dub

Stats:

  • Damage: 133
  • Fire Rate: 1 shot per second
  • Magazine Size: 4
  • Reload Time: 4.3 seconds
Fortnite The Dub

Shadow Tracker

Fortnite Shadow Tracker

Weapons from the Vault and into the Vault

These weapons left the Vault:

  • Tac Shotgun
  • Charge Shotgun
  • Double Barrel Shotgun
  • P90
  • SMGs
  • Heavy Assault Rifle

These weapons are now in the Vault:

  • Revolver
  • Fire Trap
  • Scoped Assault Rifle
  • Pump Shotgun
  • Combat Shotgun
  • Scar
  • Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
  • Tac SMG
  • LMG
  • Stark Industries Energy Rifle
  • Stark Industries Jetpack
  • Stark Supply Drones

Weapons that have been removed permanently: These are the superpowers and weapons of the heroes that have now left the game.

  • Doctor Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets
  • Doctor Doom’s Mystical Bomb
  • Silver Surfer’s Board
  • Groot’s Bramble Shield
  • Iron Man’s Repulsor Gauntlets
  • Iron Man’s Unibeam
  • Thor’s Mjolnir Strike
  • Storm’s Whirlwind Blast
  • Wolverine’s Claws
  • Black Panther’s Kinetic Armor
  • She Hulk’s Fists
  • Venom’s Smash & Grab

This article originally appeared on the multiplayer site MGG, our partner. We have translated it into English.

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Fortnite: All new fish in Season 5, Chapter 2

From a simple addition, fishing became a central element in Fortnite. In Chapter 2 Season 5, new fish species with various effects have appeared.

Whether with explosives, rods, or harpoons, fishing has become essential in Fortnite. Since these delicacies have different effects when consumed, they have become priority targets that should be added to the inventory as quickly as possible.

They even hold a special place in the game, just like the Battle Pass. Enough to please those who want to collect them.

To access them, click on the “View Quests” tab in the lobby on the left, then on “Collection” and the fish symbol.

In Chapter 2 Season 5, there are a total of 40 fish.

New Fish

Not all fish can be found in the same location, and not all have the same rarity. Data miners have found new fish images in the game files, which can be seen below.

While the first fish may seem like a simple fish that regenerates HP, the second one is much more interesting as it is a mythical Rifty fish!

It will have the same properties as a Rift, namely teleporting you into the air with a glider. Undoubtedly, it will become the most coveted dish of the Battle Royale.

We can see that apart from these two species, the differences mainly lie in their appearance – which should vary the rarities depending on their scale.

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Fortnite: Finding Razor Crest – Location near Coliseum

In Fortnite you need to find the Razor Crest in Season 5 Chapter 2. We will show you where to find it and what you can do with it.

What kind of task is this? On December 2, Fortnite launched its Season 5 of Chapter 2. Included are new tasks that you can now solve. Some of them you complete to upgrade the armor of the new Mandalorian skin.

Completing the tasks is worth it so you can level up. By leveling up, you unlock cool outfits, emotes, harvesting tools and more in the Battle Pass. We will show you all the contents of the Battle Pass from Season 5 in Fortnite here.

Where is the location? You can find the Razor Crest near the new Colossal Coliseum. This location is part of the major map changes of the season and is now new on the map.

In the following graphic, you can see the exact location of the Razor Crest:

Fortnite Razor Crest location

Finding the Razor Crest

Here’s where you need to search: You will find the spaceship directly southeast of the new Coliseum. If you run south from there, you can hardly miss it. It is stuck in a pile of sand.

How to complete the challenge: To complete the challenge, you only need to visit the spaceship. However, be careful, as many players have to solve the same task at the moment. We at MeinMMO have tried it, and the Razor Crest was always crowded with trigger-happy players.

Additionally, the Mandalorian himself is around this location and patrolling. So if you want to land there at the beginning of a round and have no weapons yet, you are at the mercy of the enemy. So be sure to look around thoroughly beforehand.

Once you have visited the spaceship, the challenge should be marked as completed for you. If not, it may take a few seconds for the completion to be credited.

Do you like the task of the new challenges and were you able to find the spaceship easily?

If you have any more tips for this task, please let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.

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CoD Warzone: Cheater shows his hacks on TikTok – Is shamelessly successful

On the video platform TikTok, there is a channel that showcases nasty cheats in Call of Duty: Warzone. This channel sometimes collects over 200,000 likes. However, the viewers are not very positive.

This is what it is about: Cheaters in CoD Warzone are a real thorn in the side of fair players. They can see players through walls or aim directly at the opponent and hit every shot.

However, there seem to be fans of the cheaters as well. On the video platform TikTok, the channel “Waldo41” showcases exactly this type of content. He presents his nasty hacks to his viewers with which he easily wins rounds. He earns thousands of likes in return.

Nasty cheater gets thousands of likes on TikTok

Here you can see the cheater in action: The video with the most likes (206,000) has over 2.3 million views and shows one of his nasty actions:

https://www.tiktok.com/@waldo41/video/6886126788049685765?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAMoARI%2BCjwS4KCc4Uwsae3MdnXw5JdTcKfsdLX5fHX9lti3LjQ5cB3vh478S4yHnezkfmXr9IZhH3aP8N5k6gyWQUMaAA%3D%3D&language=de&preview_pb=0&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAHfab9ABx9HRricTGkLwQnIMSQMd1GLbcLblXXAzlFj0NIu8J-EIz6MqaN9cT3XdA&share_item_id=6886126788049685765&share_link_id=C8995950-6D63-4B00-95BB-711A449B81D1&timestamp=1606916252&tt_from=whatsapp&u_code=d4282i4b1a29dm&user_id=6642373261667713029&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=whatsapp&source=h5_m

Overall, the cheater is outrageously successful with his videos. He has several clips with over a million views and thousands of likes.

Through his cheats, he gets opponents marked in red that he can hit and opponents behind walls marked in yellow. In addition, there is an aim bot that takes over the aiming for him.

How do viewers react to this? In the comments, there are mainly negative voices. Many viewers ask the clip creator if he is proud of his achievement or what he gets out of ruining the fun for other players.

However, there also seems to be a quiet support. Otherwise, his clips would not receive so many likes.

What about the cheaters in the Warzone? In the Warzone, there is always criticism that too many cheaters are present. However, the developers are also doing a lot about it. They regularly ban large numbers of accounts – in October, for example, it was 200,000 cheaters.

Nevertheless, the cheaters constantly cause a stir. This also includes the TikTok channel of this cheater. However, there are more actions. They even show themselves on the streaming platform Twitch:

CoD Warzone: Cheater streams blatantly for 90 minutes on Twitch and shows all his hacks

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Pokémon GO: Raid Hour today with Kyurem – Use these attackers

In Pokémon GO today, on December 2, the Raid Hour with Kyurem begins. We will show you the best counters for your teams and all the information you need to know for the event.

What is a Raid Hour? This event takes place once a week, on Wednesday evenings, in Pokémon GO. All trainers can participate as long as they have Raid Passes.

For one hour, the number of legendary raids in the game is significantly increased. You will find a Level 5 raid at almost every gym.

This week is all about the Pokémon Kyurem, which dominates the gyms during the event time. We will show you the important information about the boss and the counters against Kyurem.

Raid Hour on December 2 – What you need to know

When does it start? As usual, the Raid Hour will start again at 6:00 PM local time. The eggs will appear earlier at the gyms, so they can hatch on time. The event will end again at 7:00 PM.

Afterwards, you will find more of the new raid bosses that the Gen-6 event brought.

Are there Shinys? No. Shiny Kyurem has not yet been activated in Pokémon GO. You can only catch its normal form.

Kyurem Counters – Who should attack?

We will show you an overview of the best attackers you should send into battle against Kyurem.

Kyurem is of the Dragon and Ice types. It is weak against Fighting, Rock, Steel, Fairy, and Dragon types.

PokémonMoves
LucarioCounter and Aura Sphere
MetagrossBullet Punch and Meteor Mash
MeistagrifCounter and Heavy Slam
DialgaMetal Claw and Draco Meteor
MachomeiCounter and Heavy Slam
RihorniorCatapult and Rock Throw

Not found? In our counter guide for Kyurem in Pokémon GO, we show you more strong attackers that you can choose for raids.

How many trainers do you need? You can defeat Kyurem with two players at Level 40 using strong counters. However, if you want to effectively use the Raid Hour, larger groups are recommended. This way, the boss goes down faster and you can use the time to start the next raid.

Which team will you bring to the Raid Hour with Kyurem today?

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Destiny 2: Even professionals are surprised how strong the new Exotic Cloudstrike is

In Destiny 2, the exotic sniper rifle Cloudstrike suddenly shows that it is one of the strongest weapons in the game. Even the new raid boss stands no chance against it.

This is the Exo weapon: Destiny 2: Beyond Light brought Guardians over 10 new exotic toys. One of them is the sniper rifle “Cloudstrike”.

  • So far, the elegant Arc sniper has been dismissed for your special slot as “Yeah, pretty nice” or simply overlooked – powerful Exotics like the sword “The Complaint” or the rocket launcher “Eyes of Tomorrow” have taken all the attention.
  • However, after extensive testing, even Destiny professionals are surprised at how strong the new sniper truly is.

MeinMMO shows you that Cloudstrike leaves all other special weapons behind and how it performs in PvE as well as PvP. If you are into high damage numbers, you will find them in this article as well.

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What makes Cloudstrike so special? The exotic sniper rifle belongs to the 140 family. It shoots very quickly, but deals slightly less damage per bullet. The stats are impressive, and the handling and stability support the fast playstyle excellently.

The Exotic magic occurs in the two special perks:

  • Deadly Polarity: Precision kills cause a lightning strike at the location of the recently defeated enemy.
  • Stormbringer: Rapid precision hits create a storm at your target.

Think of it this way: You take down a target and everything within about 5 meters gets shocked. The Arc damage from the lightning is not insignificant, but corresponds to that of a critical sniper shot.

Normally, sniper rifles are not used to take down masses of enemies, but only against single, distant targets. However, due to its very high area damage, Cloudstrike is an exception.

Every normal enemy falls immediately, and even opposing Guardians are defeated instantly at full health. The second exotic perk surprises even experienced professionals with its effect.

That’s why Cloudstrike suddenly is the strongest sniper in Beyond Light

How strong the storm really is: Shortly after the Exotic’s release, the first reviews were published.

  • The testers assumed that the perk “Stormbringer” would unleash a storm after 3 rapid precision hits.
  • This deals good damage, and after 3 more hits, the lightning strikes again.
  • Thus, there should be a storm 2 times per magazine.

This turned out to be completely wrong. Every 3 shots trigger the storm. There is no reset after 3 hits. If you hit all 7 shots in rapid succession, you trigger the lightning rain 5 times.

The well-known Destiny expert Ehroar from the Redeem clan immediately published a video correction. The clip is titled “Cloudstrike is WAY BETTER than I thought…” (via YouTube).

In it, it is also noted that the exotic sniper currently outperforms all other special weapons in terms of damage.

This is how high the damage is: It gets really exciting when looking at the storm’s damage. It corresponds to more than a critical hit: In total, the lightning deal 1.6 times the damage of a precision hit.

  • 1 magazine corresponds to 157,400 damage
  • The DPS value is therefore 61,400
  • Even the best “normal” special weapons can’t keep up – slug shotguns reach just over 41,000 DPS
  • Other sniper rifles range at 30,000 DPS
  • Only the exotic “The Fourth Horseman” can deal more damage in a burst than special weapons. However, the weapon is then empty and not really suitable for boss fights as you have to get extremely close to the enemy.

Note: To get the maximum damage out of Cloudstrike, you should release your 7 shots quickly, but wait a tiny moment between the shots. Otherwise, the game sometimes doesn’t register all hits correctly and you could miss a storm.

How you can squeeze even more damage from the new exotic sword is shown to you by MeinMMO here: Destiny 2 has a new, strongest weapon – You’re just using it wrong

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Hunters combine Cloudstrike with the new Exotic “Mask of Bakris” and enjoy 10% more damage

Cloudstrike takes down even the new raid boss in just one phase

This is how good the exotic is in the new raid: Against the final boss of the Deep Stone Crypt, Cloudstrike shows how high the damage is in practice. Since Taniks usually flies at a certain distance, popular power weapons like swords can’t do much against him.

5 people with Cloudstrike combined with a Divinity are enough to take down the villain in just one phase. There is hardly anything special to consider.

  • By shooting with Divinity, a large sphere appears under the boss, onto which you shoot wildly with the sniper (keep in mind the minimal pause).
  • Every hit counts as enhanced and critical – so you easily trigger the storm.
  • Briefly stomp Taniks, reload.
  • If you visit a Titan bubble in between or stand in a well (ideally with Lorelei Splendor Helm), the kill in just one damage phase is achievable by any team.

This is what it looks like in the video:

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How does Cloudstrike perform in Destiny 2’s PvP?

Cloudstrike has its moments in PvP, is a lot of fun, but does not belong to the elite. In the Crucible, the exotic sniper rifle has to take quite a beating. This is due to 3 factors:

  • What hardly matters in PvE is very important for many Guardians in PvP: Cloudstrike has a zoom of 50. This means you zoom in very closely, but lose sight of your surroundings. Previously, snipers with 35-40 zoom were the meta.
  • Despite the good handling, the exotic lacks perks. “Snapshot Sights” or “Quickdraw”. Combined with the high zoom, this makes the weapon feel a bit sluggish compared to other snipers against the fast Guardians.
  • Due to the recent changes to 140 sniper rifles, you now need 3 body shots for the kill – 1 critical hit is enough, however. This means the weapon punishes missing precision very harshly.

Nevertheless, the PvP crack Aztecross says:

Cloudstrike gives you [in PvP] such fear standing next to a friend.

Aztecross via YouTube

Because if you send an opponent to the virtual afterlife with a critical hit, the lightning strike will take out all Guardians in the vicinity. You can take out hand-holding enemies or stacked campers in a double or triple pack.

It’s an extremely rewarding feeling and looks pretty cool. You feel like Thor, sending down his punishing lightning from the sky.

What do you think about the new Exotic? Did you also underestimate Cloudstrike and can it hold its own against strong competition?

If you want to see what it looks like when crazy players defeat the new raid boss even without any weapons, check it out here: Destiny 2: Players destroy new raid bosses solo and completely without weapons

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Mysterious data folder on the PS5 leaves you with even less space for games

The available storage space on the PlayStation 5 is already tight for some, and the SSD can fill up quite quickly. The “Other” folder takes up over 100 GB of valuable storage. What is it all about?

Here’s the deal regarding free storage on the PS5: The PlayStation 5 has an ultra-fast SSD. This offers 825 GB of storage, but only 667 GB is available for games and apps. It will be a bit more if you delete the pre-installed Astro’s Playroom on all PS5s.

However, the SSD can still fill up much faster than some would like. Unfortunately, PS5 games cannot be offloaded to external storage media and require the fast PS5 SSD to run at all. But this fast storage cannot currently be expanded. For some, every gigabyte counts. And now some players have noticed a real storage hog that makes free space even tighter than it already is.

Cover image PS5 Digital Edition
The PS5

The mysterious storage category “Other” – What is it all about?

This has been discovered: As Kotaku reports, some have noticed over time that the data storage of the PS5 has a category or folder that takes up significant storage space. It’s called “Other” and is one of the 4 categories into which the storage of the PlayStation 5 is divided:

  • Games and Apps
  • Media Gallery
  • Saved Data
  • Other

What is the problem with this folder? While the first 3 categories have a clear purpose for the storage used, it is not really clear for “Other”.

In the description on the PS5 website, it states

This storage space is reserved for system data that is needed for games and apps to function properly. The size of the reserved storage depends on how your console is used.

This folder can get quite large. According to Kotaku’s own experiences, it ranged from 40 to more than 125 GB – sometimes without any apparent reason.

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However, what the data stored in it is all about and what it is ultimately used for is currently not really clear.

PS5 Other Folder
We from MeinMMO checked as well – our “Other” folder is over 111 GB large.

This raises eyebrows: The size of this folder or category actually depends on how many and which games you have on your PS5. Generally speaking: When downloading new games, this folder increases. When you delete them, “Other” gets smaller.

However, the size changes are nonetheless quite confusing. The folder size should vary more significantly when downloading, deleting, or moving PS4 games than with PS5 titles. With PS4 titles, “Other” sometimes changed by more than 10 GB per game. However, with most PS5 games, according to Kotaku, it was never more than 1 GB.

Downloading 2 games – Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition and Sackboy: A Big Adventure even caused “Other” to shrink, while deleting 14 GB of recorded 4K videos caused the folder to grow by more than 4 GB – even though the intended category “Media Gallery” decreased by 14 GB as expected.

What caused even more confusion at Kotaku: After one of the editors had completely deleted all games and apps on his console, “Games and Apps” was only 1.1 GB large. Yet “Other” still claimed more than 16 GB of free storage. Another editor did the same, and “Other” was still 76 GB large for him.

In short: something is wrong here.

What does Sony say about this? According to its own words, Kotaku already requested a statement from Sony on November 16, 2020, but so far it has only said that they are looking into the matter.

How can you reduce “Other”? There aren’t really many options here. Essentially, the only effective way is to get an external hard drive or SSD and offload the PS4 games from the PS5 to it. The impact of PS5 games, however, with a GB here and another there can be neglected.

So while PS4 games may not fully benefit from the direct technical capabilities of the PS5, at least you have more space on your fast PS5 SSD.

By the way, if you’re still worried about whether you’ll be able to get a PlayStation 5: Buy PS5 still in 2020: These retailers will soon accept new orders

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Fortnite: Map changes for Season 5 – These 4 places are new

In Fortnite: Battle Royale Season 5 Chapter 2 has begun! Accordingly, some changes have been made to the map. We at MeinMMO show you what’s new on the map and in the game world of Fortnite.

What’s happening in Fortnite: The start of Season 5 is finally here, and with it:

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Some locations have now been added to the map, while others have received a styling and a name change. You can immediately see that a lot has changed on the map:

This is what the new map looks like in Season 5

4 new locations on the Fortnite map in Season 5

Apart from the Crystal Desert, which becomes immediately visible when looking at the map, there are 4 more locations that have been added.

Hunter’s Haven: This location is still known from Season 2 – Chapter 2 as a Shadow base. It was previously accessible. Later, the Sentinel graveyard was found there in Season 4.

Now, the spot has turned into a small “town,” with several buildings. This means: There are now many more opportunities to collect loot.

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This is the new location Harvest’s Haven. Right behind it is the Crystal Desert and the Zero Point

Salty Towers: The location itself is not new but rather an old acquaintance that has been with us since the beginnings of Fortnite. So far, the town of Salty Springs hasn’t changed much, apart from a few adjustments for the respective season.

However, Salty Springs has now grown and is called Salty Towers. The town is larger and has merged with Tilted Towers, a location familiar from the early days. Even the tallest building from back then can be found here again.

Source: Twitter HYPEX

Colossal Coliseum: In the center of the map, there is now a Crystal Desert, and there you will also find the new Coliseum. The large building is meant for players to compete against each other.

This new location will likely play a larger role in the story of Fortnite and the bounty quests. We will surely see what will develop from that.

Source: Twitter HYPEX

Stealthy Stronghold: Here you will even find a whole jungle on the Fortnite map. Although it is surrounded by high walls, once you sneak in, you are surrounded by trees.

Interesting battles will surely arise here, as there are so many hiding spots. So if you ever wanted to visit a jungle, you should embark on your journey to Stealthy Stronghold.

Source: Twitter HYPEX

What else has changed? In addition to the new large locations, there are other smaller changes on the map. Here’s what’s changed:

  • Risky Reels has now become a guarded location. There are now bots that will attack you as soon as they spot you.
  • Pleasant Park has returned after being taken over by Doctor Doom in the last season
  • The Battle Pass skin Mancake has also received a location dedicated to him
The new location seems to be the home of Mancake from the Battle Pass

Surely more locations will be discovered that have changed but are not immediately visible. We will update the article for you as more locations appear.

The map has undergone some changes with the start of Season 5. This is partly related to the bounty hunts. Other locations, such as the Crystal Desert, were ravaged following the live event. In the story of Fortnite, it got chaotic as the Zero Point was released again. If you want to see more about the story, you can find it in the trailer for Season 5.

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Cyber Week 2020: 5 good gaming PCs that are currently on sale

The “Cyber Week” deals are currently running at MediaMarkt. We at MeinMMO have looked at gaming PCs and present you 5 devices on sale that you should check out.

This article presents you five PCs that are currently on sale at various retailers. We will take a look at what the devices can do and for whom they are recommended. First, we have a few tips you should consider when buying.

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Gaming PCs: Things to consider when buying

Here are some tips you should consider when buying a gaming PC. We will outline points regarding the graphics card, RAM, and processor. Keep these tips in mind if you want to buy a gaming PC or even build one yourself.

This is the graphics card you need for gaming

What you get for little money: Gaming PCs with a GTX 1650 fall into the lower performance range. If you are a casual gamer and do not care about the best graphics, you can look at these devices. The performance is more than enough for those who play Fortnite and games with low graphical requirements. If you want more, you will already be hitting your limits here.

For a slightly larger budget: With the GTX 1660 Ti and faster, you can play almost all modern titles on high settings. You will also benefit from higher FPS numbers – if your screen allows it.

Future-proof performance: The Super variants of the RTX 2060, RTX 2070, and RTX 2080 provide you with sufficient performance for maximum details and high frame rates. The gaming PCs here also cost accordingly more.

What else you should consider: Graphics cards should have at least 6 GB of video memory. 4 GB is too little in the long run. 8 GB is currently the best investment without a large additional cost.

Title image Intel Core i9 processor

What to consider regarding the processor

Minimum: Pure quad-core processors without virtual core doubling generally offer enough performance but may limit your graphics card in the long run. A gaming CPU should not have less than four cores.

Recommended: Recommended gaming processors have at least 4 cores and can process 8 threads thanks to virtual core doubling. Even better are processors with 6 cores for 12 threads. An example would be the Ryzen 5 3600, which represents a typical mid-range gaming CPU.

What to stay away from: In general, you should not buy gaming PCs that use outdated Intel architecture up to the 7000 series or AMD FX processors. While they offer enough performance, they rely on old chipsets and outdated RAM, where replacement parts are now difficult to obtain. However, these should not be found in modern gaming pre-built PCs.

What else you should consider: With the Ryzen 5000, AMD released a CPU in mid-November that can easily compete with Intel.

If you mainly game in WQHD or UHD, the graphics card is significantly more relevant than your processor.

This much RAM should be in the gaming PC

Minimum limit: 8 GB is already tight for a modern PC system. If you want to play with the computer, you should buy a PC with 16 GB or plan a budget to upgrade the RAM. Motherboards in modern gaming PCs usually have no problem with this.

Recommended: 16 GB of RAM is now the minimum if you want to game regularly. More is certainly not wrong. In the long run, you should aim for 16 GB or more of RAM.

Future-proof: If you want to be prepared for the future, you should aim for at least 32 GB of RAM.

HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-1600ng

HP Pavilion

What the device offers: The gaming PC from HP features a modern Intel processor with the i5-10400F. The PC also comes with 16 GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: This is fast enough for Full HD with maximum details and has reserves for WQHD. A downside is the video memory. It is only 6 GB large, which could become tight in the long run.

Who is the device suitable for? If you mainly want to game in Full HD or are also generally interested in WQHD with lower details, then you should take a look at this PC. If you want to game in WQHD in the long run, you should look for a PC with a stronger graphics card.

Pro
  • GeForce GTX 1660 Ti provides enough performance for Full HD and partially WQHD
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • two hard drives (HDD 1TB and SSD 512 GB)
  • Windows 10 included
Contra
  • GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers only 6 GB of video memory

Here you can buy the PC: The gaming PC currently costs 827.61 € (973.81 €), you save 15 %.

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MEDION ERAZER Engineer P10 (MD34737)

Medion Erazer

What the device offers: With the Intel i5-10400 and 16 GB of RAM, the device provides good conditions. In addition, it has a GeForce GTX 1660 Super. This offers very similar performance to the GTX 1660 Ti but is somewhat more energy-efficient. The GTX 1660 Super also provides enough performance for Full HD with all details, and also for WQHD with some compromises in terms of details. It is also valid here: 6 GB of video memory could become tight over time.

Who is the device suitable for? If you mainly want to game in Full HD or are generally interested in WQHD with lower details, then you should take a look at this PC. If you want to game in WQHD in the long run, you should look for a PC with a stronger graphics card.

Pro
  • GeForce GTX 1660 Super offers enough performance for Full HD and WQHD with limitations
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 1 TB HDD and 512 GB M2-SSD
  • Windows 10 included
Contra
  • GTX 1660 Super offers only 6 GB of video memory

Here you can buy the PC: The gaming PC from Medion currently costs 876.35 € (974.79 €), you save 10 %.

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MSI MAG Codex 5 10SC, Gaming PC

MSI Mag Codex

What the device offers: The MAG Codex 5 from MSI features an i5-10400F, 8 GB of RAM, and an RTX 2060. This provides sufficient performance for WQHD with maximum details for the gaming PC from MSI. If you can forego details, UHD resolution is even possible. The RTX 2060 also offers hardware ray tracing.

The 8 GB of RAM installed, however, is too little in the long run. You should consider purchasing an additional 8 GB of RAM at the time of purchase. This costs between 30 and 40 euros.

Who is the device suitable for? The PC offers you enough performance with the RTX 2060 for WQHD with maximum details or very high frame rates in Full HD. However, when purchasing, you should consider an upgrade for the RAM. With the RTX 2060, the machine fundamentally also offers enough performance for the future.

Pro
  • Powerful GeForce RTX 2060 with performance for WQHD in maximum details and partially UHD
  • Hardware ray tracing
  • 256 GB M.2-NVMe-SSD and 2 TB HDD
  • Windows 10 included
Contra
  • Only 8 GB of RAM
  • No mouse and keyboard included in the package

Here you can buy the PC: The gaming PC currently costs 1168.79 € (1355.51 €), you save 13 %.

There is currently a “50 € cashback” promotion on many MSI devices. If you buy a device marked with the promotion during the campaign period, you will receive 50 euros back. So you can save a little more.

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MSI MEG Infinite X 10SD, Gaming PC

MSI MEG Infinite

What the device offers: The MEG Infinite X series from the manufacturer MSI is aimed primarily at gamers who want to play all games without compromise and do so with as little effort as possible.

With the Intel i7-10700F, 32 GB of RAM, and an RTX 2070 Super, the machine also offers more than enough performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super is fast enough for UHD, often even with maximum details. The graphics card also supports hardware ray tracing.

Who is the device suitable for? Are you looking for uncompromising performance that will easily suffice for the next few years? Then you should take a look at the MSI MEG Infinite X 10SD. If you do not play in UHD or do not require that much power, then you should look elsewhere.

Pro
  • RTX 2070 Super with performance for UHD
  • Hardware ray tracing
  • 32 GB of RAM
  • 512 GB M.2-NVMe-SSD and 2 TB HDD
  • Windows 10 included
Contra
  • High price
  • No mouse and keyboard included in the package

Here you can buy the PC: The gaming PC currently costs 2280.06 € (2599,- €), you save 12 %.

There is currently a “50 € cashback” promotion on many MSI devices. If you buy a device marked with the promotion during the campaign period, you will receive 50 euros back. So you can save a little more.

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Small PC: MSI MPG TRIDENT A 10SI, Gaming PC

MSI Trident

What the device offers: With the Intel i5-10400, 8 GB of RAM, and a GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, the device provides enough performance for Full HD with maximum details, and also has WQHD reserves. The RAM is limited to 8 GB, which could be too small in the long run. Additionally, the 6 GB of video memory with the GTX 1660 Super could also become tight if you want more than Full HD. The advantage of the MSI MPG TRIDENT A 10SI lies mainly in its size. The device is hardly larger than a PlayStation 4.

Who is the device suitable for? Are you looking for a desktop PC that is relatively small but offers sufficient performance for Full HD? The MSI MPG TRIDENT A 10SI provides a solid offer here. If you are interested in the device, you should consider that 8 GB of RAM will be too little in the long run. You can then think about upgrading the RAM.

Pro
  • GeForce GTX 1660 Super offers enough performance for Full HD and also WQHD
  • Small case size in console format
  • 512 GB M.2-NVMe-SSD and 2 TB HDD
  • Windows 10 included
Contra
  • GTX 1660 Super offers only 6 GB of video memory
  • Only 8 GB of RAM
  • No mouse and keyboard included

Here you can buy the PC: The gaming PC currently costs 1071.31 € (1255.27 €), you save 15 %.

There is currently a “50 € cashback” promotion on many MSI devices. If you buy a device marked with the promotion during the campaign period, you will receive 50 euros back. So you can save a little more.

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CoD Cold War: New Warzone Map & Info about Season 1 in the big leak

Data miners have found images in the data of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War that reveal a lot about the content of Season 1. MeinMMO summarizes the new information and shows what is likely to be coming to the game on December 10th.

What happened? On the night of December 1st to 2nd, data miners released many images from the data of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, which probably provide a good insight into the upcoming content. Particularly, the Twitter account “@BlackOpsLeaks” provided a lot of information about the supposed content of the first season.

MeinMMO has looked at the images and gathered the information for you.

However, keep in mind that this information is unconfirmed and should be received with some skepticism. How and what ultimately comes with Season 1 will only be revealed on December 10th, when the season goes live. Here you will find the most important information about Season 1 of Cold War.

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The roadmap for Season 1 already gave some hints that match the leaks.

Cold War: Leaks for Season 1, Christmas & Rebirth Island

  • First look at the new Warzone map “Rebirth”
  • Christmas version of the classic map Nuketown
  • All new 6v6 maps for Season 1
  • Skins for the new weapons
  • Information on the 2v2 Gunfight mode
  • Dropkick game mode
  • Buyable Season 1 starter pack
  • An exclusive Combat Pack for PlayStation
  • Lots of information about the Battle Pass skins
  • Images of cosmetic bundles that will be released soon

What’s new with the Warzone map? The latest leak aligns with player speculations. The roadmap for Season 1 already showed hints for a “Rebirth Island” map for Warzone. A leaderboard for this was even briefly in the game. Now there is the first image of it:

https://twitter.com/BlackOpsLeaks/status/1333931236528517120

“Rebirth Island” is likely an updated version of a DLC map from Warzone’s predecessor “Blackout,” the battle royale from Black Ops 4. It is said to be slightly larger than the original but generally smaller than the current Warzone map “Verdansk.”

What’s new with Nuketown? The classic map was added to the game on November 24th as the first new map after release and will likely look a bit different over the holidays:

https://twitter.com/TheGhostOfMW2/status/1333903655356026881

The small model town will apparently receive a Christmas makeover, with many festive elements, such as fairy lights, Christmas trees, and festive wreaths. You might also see a crazy Easter egg again. Last year, Modern Warfare included a cool Easter egg in the “Back to the Future” style.

What’s new with the 6v6 maps for Season 1? The data miners found two new 6v6 maps in the data that could be coming with Season 1:

  • Raid
  • Mall
https://twitter.com/BlackOpsLeaks/status/1333931833126359040

“Raid” is a well-known map set on a large estate and has already been available in Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 4. With “Mall,” a completely new map is coming to the game, which can probably already be seen on the roadmap (image with “New Multiplayer Maps & Modes”).

What’s new with the new weapons? In the data, skins for two weapons that are not yet part of the arsenal in Cold War were found. A skin for a submachine gun that resembles the “MAC 11” from CoD 4 and Black Ops 1, as well as a skin for the assault rifle Groza. The data suggest that these two guns are from the Battle Pass:

https://twitter.com/TheGhostOfMW2/status/1333921880852623361

The assault rifle was already part of the speculations, as players believe they have identified the Groza on the roadmap. The second weapon, however, was previously thought to be the Striker Shotgun, with speculation that the operator Adler holds it on the roadmap. However, the shotgun may come as a third weapon. In Modern Warfare, the “Season Reloaded” updates often introduced a third weapon that you could unlock through a challenge.

What’s new with the Gunfight mode? The exciting 2v2 gunfights are returning with Cold War and have already been announced for the first season. Now the maps are also known:

https://twitter.com/TheGhostOfMW2/status/1333905189510766593

Four completely new maps tailored for the small mode are likely to be introduced.

What’s new with the Dropkick mode? A few days ago, the first information about the Dropkick mode leaked when the loading screen for the squad mode showed information about it (GamePro reported). Now there is supposedly an image of the mode:

https://twitter.com/TheGhostOfMW2/status/1333908446614347776

The loading screen suggested: “If you die while your team holds the objective, you cannot respawn until the bearer is eliminated.” It could be a mode where you have to deliver a package to a mission objective before your team is completely wiped out. If you don’t manage that, the other team might have a chance to secure the objective and bring it to the mission site. However, how the mode ultimately looks is still not entirely clear.

What is the starter pack for Season 1? Just like Warzone, Cold War is also likely to offer a budget starter pack that allows you to secure some cosmetics and CoD points:

  • CoD Points
  • Adler Skin
  • Level skip for the Battle Pass
  • Emblem
  • Calling card

The details of the package are not yet known. If it is structured similarly to the Warzone package, it will also cost around 5 euros and provide you with 500 CoD Points in addition to the cosmetics.

What is the Combat Pack for PlayStation? In the months since the release of Warzone, PlayStation players have been able to claim free skin bundles for Warzone from time to time. For all players with PlayStation Plus, this seems to be the case again in the “Cold War” era:

https://twitter.com/TheGhostOfMW2/status/1333910207391543298

However, it is still unclear whether it will work like before. The image shows an operator skin, a weapon blueprint, and a watch for Warzone. But the picture lacks any hints about PlayStation.

What’s new with the Battle Pass? The images for the contents of the Battle Pass are currently not so easy to find on Twitter. One image shows 7 operator skins and 6 weapon blueprints, which are likely to be the highlights of the items from the Battle Pass of Season 1. You can see an image with 3 of the skins here:

https://twitter.com/TheGhostOfMW2/status/1333906853475082241

Particularly, one operator stands out in the image with the 7 skins, who is not yet available. The character is likely named “Stitch” and comes into play with a mask. In the Battle Pass, he wears a face shield that resembles Hannibal Lecter’s muzzle from the Hannibal films.

What about other bundles? Additionally, the leak showed a lot of images of bundles that will likely come to the game soon:

  • Red, Green and Purple Tracer Packs
  • Bundle with a new operator: Zeyna
  • Colorful skins for tanks
  • Christmas bundles
  • Crazy clown skin
https://twitter.com/TheGhostOfMW2/status/1333920411126554627

Overall, everything looks significantly more colorful than in the predecessor Modern Warfare. Although the skins at the end of CoD MW also became crazier, Black Ops Cold War brings more color to the game right from the start.

The first season is exciting for CoD players not only because of its content. With the launch on December 10th, Warzone, CoD MW & Cold War will merge and then share a progress system. Additionally, there should be a large influx of new weapons in the battle royale, taken from Cold War. It will be interesting to see how all of this works together.

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A draw will determine who can buy an Xbox Series X at this dealer

The English retailer Box has introduced a new method for anyone who wants to order the Xbox Series X in December. It will be decided by a drawing.

The availability of the new consoles Xbox Series X and PS5 is currently the big topic in gaming. Many people are waiting for online retailers to finally receive more stock. One such retailer is Box.co.uk, who plan to use a different method for their upcoming sales waves in December.

Here’s how the sale at Box will work: On their online site, Box announced that new allocations of the Xbox Series X will be available on December 7 and 14.

To have a chance at the coveted console, buyers must register in advance. They need to provide the following information:

  • Email address
  • full name
  • gender
  • date of birth

The registrations will then be collected by the retailer and entered into a drawing. Those buyers who are drawn will receive an invitation to purchase the Xbox Series X. This is intended to ensure more fairness in the sale.

Box did not specify in the statement on their site how many new consoles they will actually receive. Therefore, it should be assumed that certainly not all potential buyers will have a chance at an Xbox Series X.

However, the drawing will take place well before Christmas so that the consoles can end up under the Christmas trees of the lucky winners.

More on the topic
Xbox chief apologizes: Series X and S will remain scarce until 2021
von Andreas Bertits

What is the point? During the previous sales waves of the new consoles Xbox Series X and PS5, there were regular instances where the retailer sites could not handle the rush of buyers. Even the giant Amazon crashed.

A lottery for console purchases, for which one must register in advance, would certainly prevent overloads on Box’s servers. Buyers also won’t have to be at their PCs at a specific time to spam F5 and hope to get through.

However, whether this will be a good measure against bot buyers is hard to predict, as they can still register with multiple accounts for the lottery.

Is this still being used anywhere else? The method Box is applying in the case of new consoles is not uncommon. In Japan, for example, concert tickets are often distributed through a lottery system. Concerts by certain artists or idols are so popular that tickets sell out just as quickly as the new consoles do now.
But also popular fan items or other types of events are sold via lotteries. This included, for example, the tickets to the Fan Festival of Final Fantasy XIV in 2016.

The current situation regarding new consoles

This is the situation in Germany: The Xbox Series X is also a scarce item here. On December 1, the console was available again at OTTO, but was completely sold out within minutes. The console is sold out in Germany.

The situation is similar for the PS5. The third sales wave of the Sony console caused online shops of various wholesalers to crash.

However, there are still quite a few units of both next-gen consoles available on eBay. They are being resold by groups of bot users at extremely high prices, profiting from the scarcity of goods and the extremely high demand:

The prices for such consoles on eBay go up to 2,500 €, which has angered some fans.

Do you find Box.co.uk’s system fair? Would you like to see it with German retailers as well? Or is it nonsense and will not prevent bot buyers from grabbing up huge quantities of consoles again?

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Twitch warns 132,000 Fortnite streamers: Better not to risk a ban

The big live event marking the end of Season 4 on Fortnite was streamed on over 132,000 channels on Twitch. However, Twitch later made a recommendation: People should rather not take risks and delete all clips and videos of the event. Because the clips could contain copyright violations, leading to a DMCA strike and, in the worst case, a Twitch ban.

What happened yesterday? Last night, on December 1st, the world of Fortnite came crashing down again. Season 4 of Fortnite ended in a gigantic final battle against the Marvel supervillain Galactus.

For the event, Fortnite reached a high peak on Twitch. According to the site Twitchtracker , at the peak of the live event, 132,973 channels were live on Twitch, streaming Fortnite. This is the highest value ever recorded. The previous record was set in June 2020 – when the “Doomsday Event” happened.

So much Fortnite was too much for Twitch, the service even crashed.

https://twitter.com/timthetatman/status/1333941971027681283
TimTheTatman streamed the event live on Twitch.

Consider deleting all clips and videos to avoid risks

This is what Twitch recommended to the streamers: After the event, Twitch support reached out via Twitter

“If you streamed the Fortnite event “Nexus War” and want to be cautious about risking a copyright strike for the music during the event, consider exporting/downloading the videos and clips and then deleting everything.”

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Twitch referred to its own FAQ regarding these copyright strikes. There, it is stated that “repeat offenders” will be banned from Twitch, meaning people who have violated copyright multiple times.

This is no joke, in recent weeks, these DMCA strikes have already spread fear and terror on Twitch. Even summit1g was quite scared of being permanently banned from Twitch. And he is one of the biggest streamers on the platform.

More on the topic
Copyright penalties for streamers – Twitch admits: “This is on us”
von Jürgen Horn

This is the reaction: Twitch’s recommendation seems a bit odd to the streamers.

  • A user asks: “Are you saying it’s okay to stream copyrighted music and then just delete the evidence? You’re sending mixed signals here.” (via twitter)
  • Another user demands: “You as a company need to come up with a solution. Sometimes you bite off more than you can chew and need to find a solution. Just providing a platform is not enough. I love you guys, but you need to step up your game.” (via twitter)
  • A third user says: “So you’re telling me that because a game I’m playing uses copyrighted music at its own event, I could still get a copyright strike? Come on… that’s quite something.” (via twitter)
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The music industry apparently wants to see money

This is what’s behind it: Currently, Twitch is in a difficult position. During the pandemic, Twitch has come into the spotlight of the music industry. Suddenly, “copyrighted music on Twitch” is a major topic.

This has been a major, unresolved field simmering for years. Twitch said: They never received more than 50 copyright complaints a year – now they receive thousands every month. Twitch is obligated to follow up on these complaints and take action.

As long as the problem is not definitively resolved, Twitch is passing the music industry’s pressure onto the streamers. The music industry is urging Twitch to find a solution, which apparently involves compensating musicians appropriately and sharing in the revenue.

The music industry wants to participate in the tremendous growth of Twitch. But Twitch seems to have not yet found a solution.

Twitch Emmet Shear
The Twitch CEO: Emmet Shear.

The music industry has urged Twitch in an open letter to finally resolve the issues with copyrighted music. In this letter, the dramatic situation of musicians and artists during the Corona pandemic was emphasized:

The music industry writes a strict letter to Twitch: A matter of life and death

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Book of Travels will not be an MMO, but a TMO – This is what it looks like

Book of Travels is a very interesting online role-playing game that takes a new approach. You can see how it works based on almost 35 minutes of gameplay from an early version.

What is Book of Travels? The online RPG is referred to by the developers as TMO, Tiny Multiplayer Online RPG. This means you are in an online world, but only a very few players inhabit it per server. The team is still determining how few. However, it should be something very special to encounter a fellow player.

You explore a beautiful game world with your hero, the graphics of which resemble a painting. You encounter NPCs who have tasks for you, and there are even battles against nasty creatures that dwell in the game world. Trading is also important. You can now see how it works with a new gameplay video that shows nearly 35 minutes from the pre-early-access version:

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An online RPG of a different kind

What is special about the game? Book of Travels aims to turn the principle of online role-playing games slightly on its head. Because here it is not about being the mighty hero in a world inhabited by thousands of other powerful heroes. You are an adventurer making your way and helping the inhabitants here and there.

For example, in a city, there was a murder of a mythical creature, and you need to solve the mystery behind this situation, which has repercussions on the political situation in the city. The situation is not so easy to master, as your hero can only communicate through emotes.

Our world is a cheerful world. It is not plagued by an evil monster or an evil king. It does not have this cliché, dark fantasy narrative where everything goes to hell, and the players are at the center trying to fix everything.

Jakob Tuchten, Creative Director of Book of Travels

All of this proceeds quite slowly and calmly, as you can see in the video. Therefore, Book of Travels feels more like a game that you play to unwind a bit, rather than to experience hectic battles in action-packed adventures. The graphics play a significant role. Every scene feels as if you are looking at a painting in a museum, wanting to absorb every detail.

Book of Travels Mill in Green
The online RPG Book of Travels looks like a painting.

Additionally, there is the already mentioned aspect that there are hardly any fellow players in the world and you spend most of your time traveling alone.

There are indeed battles, but even these are something special. You do not encounter an enemy every few seconds. Instead, during the confrontations, you must make important and tactical decisions.

We have the opportunity to provide battles that are actually meaningful. When a fight breaks out, it is associated with risks and has dramatic effects on the character. We debated for a long time whether combat should be a part of the world, but we want to convey the tranquility or peace of the world, and that had to be emphasized by also having dangers right at the roadside.

Jakob Tuchten, Creative Director of Book of Travels

When is the game coming out? The release of the online role-playing game Book of Travels is currently planned for the second quarter of 2021 via Steam. Currently, the game is still in a pre-early-access status.

In the coming months, the developers want to reveal more details about the TMO and show you more gameplay. This way, you should get a better insight into the game, which differs greatly from classic MMORPGs. But perhaps this will bring fresh air to the genre.

If you want to search for other MMORPGs on Steam, you can check out the MeinMMO list of the “10 MMORPGs on Steam with the best ratings“.

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Fortnite: Battle Pass of Season 5 – All Skins and Content

The Battle Pass of Season 5 in Chapter 2 of Fortnite: Battle Royale is here. We show you all the skins, gliders, harvesting tools, and other content that you can unlock by purchasing.

What is it about? Today, on December 2, Season 5 of the second chapter started in Fortnite. For you, this means that there is a new Battle Pass in the shop.

Spread over more than 100 tiers, you can unlock cosmetic items, emotes, and outfits. Provided you purchase the pass for 950 V-Bucks.

The trailer for the Battle Pass of Season 5 in Fortnite is here

All items from the Battle Pass of Season 5

Here we show you an overview of all items that you can unlock at different levels in the pass.

Fortnite Season 5 Battle Pass Page 1
  • Level 1: Outfit – Mandalorian (Star Wars series) – A bounty hunter from the outer rim of the galaxy
  • Level 2: Music – Rise of the World Eater
  • Level 3: Banner Icon – Mandalorian –
  • Level 4: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 5: Spray – The Journey
  • Level 6: Loading Screen – The Blaster Shooter
  • Level 7: Emoticon – The Child
  • Level 8: Glider – Razor Crest
Fortnite Season 5 Battle Pass Page 2
  • Level 9: Wrap – Gravitational Fusion
  • Level 10: Loading Screen – Annihilator
  • Level 11: Back Bling – Dynamo Gravity Device
  • Level 12: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 13: Emoticon – RGR
  • Level 14: Contrail – Hyperspace
  • Level 15: Outfit
Fortnite Season 5 Battle Pass Page 3
  • Level 16: Emote – Boombox
  • Level 17: Loading Screen – The Dropout
  • Level 18: Harvesting Tool – Ne’Jari War Hammer
  • Level 19: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 20: Glider – Hunter’s Blade
  • Level 21: Banner Icon – Reese
  • Level 22: Style for Reese – Mist Pilot
Fortnite Season 5 Battle Pass Page 4
  • Level 23: Wrap – Panstroke
  • Level 24: Spray – No Witnesses
  • Level 25: Emoticon – Fat Stack
  • Level 26: Harvesting Tool – Josie
  • Level 27: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 28: Contrail – Breakfast Flight
  • Level 29: Outfit – Mancake
Fortnite Season 5 Battle Pass Page 5
  • Level 30: Glider – Pancake Flyer
  • Level 31: Banner Icon – Mancake
  • Level 32: Emote – A Shot of Syrup
  • Level 33: Back Bling – Hearty Breakfast
  • Level 34: Loading Screen – Pancake Bandit
  • Level 35: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 36: Style for Mancake – The Nameless Cake
Fortnite Season 5 Battle Pass Page 6
  • Level 37: Harvesting Tool – Beast Chopper
  • Level 38: Spray – Unity
  • Level 39: Wrap – Wild Heart
  • Level 40: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 41: Outfit – Mave
  • Level 42: Back Bling – Wild Heart Shield
  • Level 43: Banner Icon
  • Level 44: Glider – Eagle Form
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  • Level 45: Style for Beast Chopper Tool – Harpy Talon
  • Level 46: Style for Mave – Reactive Hair
  • Level 47: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 48: Style for Mave – Unstoppable
  • Level 49: Style for Beast Chopper Tool – Shark Tooth Spear
  • Level 50: Loading Screen – Path of the Wild Heart
  • Level 51: Style for Mave – Reactive Fabric Tip
  • Level 52: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 53: Style for Mave – Shieldbreaker
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  • Level 54: Contrail – Soul Dive
  • Level 55: Loading Screen – Spirit of the Warrior
  • Level 56: Glider – Vengeance
  • Level 57: Banner Icon – Swords
  • Level 58: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 59: Spray – Wr41th
  • Level 60: Outfit – Condor
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  • Level 61: Back Bling – Pact of the Spirits
  • Level 62: Emoticon – Mysterious Assassin
  • Level 63: Harvesting Tool – Oath & Sorrow
  • Level 64: Wrap – Vengeful Shadow
  • Level 65: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 66: Emote – Thoughts of Vengeance
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  • Level 67: Music – Pop Star Remix
  • Level 68: Spray – Chibi
  • Level 69: Glider – Hyper Board
  • Level 70: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 71: Emoticon – Oh No!
  • Level 72: Contrail – Target Flight
  • Level 73: Outfit – Lexa
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  • Level 74: Wrap – Y-Labs
  • Level 75: Harvesting Tool – Null Claws
  • Level 76: Loading Screen – Mecha Fusion
  • Level 77: Back Bling – Mecha Fusion Interface
  • Level 78: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 79: Emote – Hunt Protocol
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  • Level 80: Loading Screen – Domination of the Menace
  • Level 81: Back Bling – Shield of the Mighty
  • Level 82: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 83: Outfit – Menace
  • Level 84: Banner Icon
  • Level 85: Style for Menace – Mask
  • Level 86: Emoticon – Victory Wreath
  • Level 87: Harvesting Tool – Flail of the Victors
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  • Level 88: Style for Menace – Challenger
  • Level 89: Wrap – Lion’s Roar
  • Level 90: Style for Menace – Light Helmet
  • Level 91: Spray – Menacing
  • Level 92: Style for Menace – Light Helmet with Feather
  • Level 93: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 94: Style for Menace – Unbeaten
  • Level 95: Emote – Warrior’s Preparation
  • Level 96: Style for Menace – Heavy Helmet
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  • Level 97: Banner Icon
  • Level 98: Emoticon – Mando
  • Level 99: 100 V-Bucks
  • Level 100: Companion – The Child (Baby Yoda)
  • Level 100: Style for Mandalorian – Outfit

What do you think of the new contents of the Battle Pass of Season 5? Do you like the selection of the new outfits, styles, tools, gliders, and other cosmetics, or would you have liked to see different items?

Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.

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CoD Warzone: These weapons and setups are currently trending in Battle Royale

Call of Duty: Warzone offers a massive variety of weapons with countless possible setups, with certain models and compositions standing out particularly. We will show you here firearms and their configurations that, according to a statistic, are currently especially popular among players.

What is the statistic about? The data for the ranking comes from the popular site among many fans “lootshare.io“. There are over 25,000 players registered on the site who have saved and shared their loadouts.

Although Warzone has significantly more players, the data should provide a good cross-section of the player base and also corresponds to our personal experiences in Call of Duty’s Battle Royale.

The website displays the most popular weapons from the past 30 days, so it also takes into account the preferences and trends from the latest updates.

By the way, if you are looking for more inspiration for your arsenal, then take a look at this article: CoD Warzone: The best weapons with setups for your personal loadouts.

The currently most popular weapons in Warzone

At the beginning of December, we present to you the 5 most popular firearms of the last 30 days and show the trendiest setups.

1. Kilo 141

Rank 1 goes to the popular all-rounder Kilo 141. This assault rifle slowly rose to become one of the best weapons for Battle Royale since the release of Warzone. It is considered a true laser, meaning it has virtually no recoil in the right configuration and is easy to control.

With the following setup, the Kilo is currently the most played:

  • Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolith)
  • Barrel: Singuard Arms 19.8″ Hitter
  • Scope: VLK 3.0x Sight
  • Under-barrel: Command Grip
  • Ammo: 60-round magazine

2. MP5

Rank 2 goes to the strong submachine gun, which can still hold its own against most other weapons at short range despite numerous nerfs. Many players still rely on the MP5 in Warzone – currently most liked with the following setup.

  • Barrel: Suppressor (integrated, Monolith)
  • Stock: FTAC Folding
  • Under-barrel: Merc Foregrip
  • Ammo: 45-round magazine
  • Grip: Stippled Grip Tape

3. Grau 5.56

This assault rifle was at the top of the food chain in Warzone for a long time. However, even after nerfs, it is still a very reliable and popular killing instrument in Warzone. According to the data, it is currently most played with the following setup:

  • Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolith)
  • Barrel: Tempus 26.4″ Archangel
  • Laser: Tactical Laser
  • Under-barrel: Commando Grip
  • Ammo: 60-round magazine

4. Kar98k

This DMR is often played as a sniper substitute and is a real hit at long distances in Warzone. The weapon is very effective at range, but does not play as sluggishly as a full-fledged sniper rifle. Currently, the following setup is in vogue:

  • Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolith)
  • Barrel: Singuard Custom 27.6″
  • Laser: Tactical Laser
  • Scope: Sniper Scope
  • Stock: FTAC Sport Com

5. CR-56 AMAX

Even the last place among the top 5 shows: Assault rifles are likely the most popular weapon category for battles in Warzone. And the AMAX is still among the best and most popular of its kind. It is played by many in the following configuration:

  • Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolith)
  • Barrel: ZRK Zodiac S440
  • Scope VLK 3.0x Scope
  • Under-barrel: Command Grip
  • Ammo: 45-round magazine

What is currently happening in Warzone? Currently, the last common Season 6 with CoD Modern Warfare is still running in Warzone. But soon there will be some changes waiting for you.

Because with the upcoming integration of CoD Cold War into Warzone, there will soon be plenty of fresh wind blowing. For example, Warzone starts on December 10 with the first joint season with the new Cold War: CoD Cold War really kicks off with Season 1 – All the facts, leaks & rumors

Warzone will also unite the arsenals of CoD: Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War, among other things. But these are by no means the only changes. You can learn more about this here: Finally, we know how CoD Warzone will continue with Cold War – This is the plan

Until then, however, you can rely on the tried-and-true weapon repertoire in the Battle Royale – for example, on the weapons presented here with their setups.

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Pokémon GO: Event for Gen 6 started – Spawns, Raids and Quests

In Pokémon GO the first event around Generation 6 has started. It brings new spawns, quests, and raids. We provide you with an overview of the event.

How long does the event last? The event around Generation 6 started on December 2 at 10:00 AM local time. It runs until December 8 at 10:00 PM. You have about a week to take advantage of the bonuses.

Due to the event, the first Pokémon of Generation 6 appear in the wild. Additionally, there are other bonuses related to raids and field research.

Quests and Spawns for the Gen-6 Event

These are the new field research: A total of 3 new quests are waiting for you. These include:

  • Catch 3 Normal-type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Scoppel
  • Catch 5 Flying-type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Dartiri
  • Catch 7 Fire-type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Leufeo

All field research includes new Pokémon. So if you haven’t collected enough candies for them in the wild yet, you should complete the field research.

These spawns are available: In the wild, there are numerous new Pokémon from Gen 6. Especially common are Scoppel, Dartiri, and Leufeo. But also the 3 starters Igamaro, Fynx, and Froxy appear now and then. Additionally, eF-eM appears as a wild Pokémon.

You should especially track the starters. So keep an eye on your Nearby list to find the starter Pokémon.

Are there new Shinys? So far, no trainer has reported a new Shiny. So there is no surprise here. You need to focus on the new Pokémon in their normal form before going on a Shiny hunt.

New Raids around the Kalos region

These are the new bosses: Not only in the wild will you find new Pokémon. In the raids, Pokémon from Generation 6 also appear. We show you all the bosses. The Pokémon with a star can be Shiny:

Raid-LevelPokémon
Level 1 Raid (red egg)Psiau
Leufeo
Dartiri
Klikk*
Praktibalk*
Level 3 Raid (yellow egg)Flunkifer*
Machomei
Stalobor
Stolloss
Alola-Knogga*
Hariyama
Mega Raid (red-white egg)Mega-Glurak X*
Mega-Gengar*
Mega-Rexblisar*
Level 5 Raid (black egg)Kyurem

Is the event worth it? Every trainer should take advantage of this event. After all, there are the first Pokémon from Generation 6, which will still be available afterwards but will certainly become rarer.

Unfortunately, there is nothing for Shiny hunters this time, but even these trainers should not miss out on the new Pokémon.

There is also new research for the event. We show you all the steps here:

Pokémon GO: Research on Kalos Celebration gives you Mega Energy

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WoW Shadowlands removes a mechanic that has been bothering you for 13 years

With the patch for the second week in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, a mechanic that has been in the game since Burning Crusade has been removed: the daily lockout for heroic dungeons. From now on, you can farm these instances as often as you like.

What is changing: With the hotfix on December 2, the daily locks for heroic dungeons in World of Warcraft will be removed. Since these dungeons were introduced in Burning Crusade 13 years ago, players have been able to visit a heroic dungeon intentionally only once per day and receive loot from it.

While it was later possible to theoretically see the dungeons multiple times a day, it was only after all available dungeons had been completed, and then a “random dungeon” was searched for through the group finder. But that could only happen randomly.

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You can now intentionally visit heroic dungeons as often as you like. Like the Mists of Tirna Scithe, even if you will hate it.

What does this mean for me? With this change, you can now farm specific gear that you are still missing. If you urgently need a weapon but have had no luck in heroic or mythic dungeons so far, you can now farm that one dungeon where the item drops.

As mythic dungeons can only be completed once per week until key stone dungeons appear, you can polish your gear again. This is particularly useful if you want to prepare for the raid.

Heroic dungeons are especially one of the ways to get the best gear at the start of the expansion if mythic dungeons do not work out.

Class changes and more in the new hotfix

What else is changing? Along with the change to heroic dungeons, some classes are receiving minor adjustments, primarily focused on bug fixes. Additionally, there are small changes to the covenants of Shadowlands, the dungeons themselves, some areas, and quests.

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You can find the complete patch notes for the hotfix on Blizzard’s official website. Currently, they are only available in English.

What’s next? With the second week of Shadowlands, players can craft their first legendary items if they have the necessary materials. Additionally, the covenant campaign continues if you have gained enough reputation with your covenant.

Those looking forward to the release of Castle Nathria, the first raid of Shadowlands, and the first season for mythic key stone dungeons should use this week for preparation. Acquire missing gear and level up professions or alt characters if necessary. If you have options and aren’t sure what to play, you can find on MeinMMO the current DPS ranking with the strongest classes in Shadowlands.

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After kills with drums: Now a player rocks CoD Cold War with a guitar

In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War a player started with an unusual controller. The streamer literally “rocked” the game with a guitar and even succeeded in multiplayer mode despite extreme disadvantages!

Unusual controllers are still very popular among some streamers. Players have already played games with potatoes. In the case of CoD Modern Warfare, a gamer played with a drum set. He even managed some crazy sniper kills with that.

Especially with the drummer, the streamer “The StevieP” probably thought: “I can do that too!”. But instead of connecting a drum set, he connected a guitar as a controller.

The guitar comes from the game “Rockband” and TheStevieP tried to play the zombie mode of CoD Cold War with it. Here’s how it worked.

Guitar Controller Prohibits Grenades and Reloading

This is how the guitar controller works: To play with the guitar, TheStevieP used the following setup:

[Forward] running is down on the “Strum Bar” [These are the “strings” of the Rockband controller], backward movement is up on the Strum Bar. To look around: Red is left, Yellow is right, Blue is up, Orange is down. And with Green, you shoot.

With this, TheStevieP can run, look around, and shoot. What he cannot do, among other things:

  • Jump
  • Crouch
  • Throw grenades
  • Reload(!)

This is how the guitar gameplay against zombies went: The control options are quite limited, so TheStevieP played it safe and first took on a round of zombies. Mindless undead can also be taken down with a guitar.

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The StevieP just ran around the horde of zombies and whacked them with the guitar as soon as he had a good position. When his weapon ran out of ammo, he automatically reloaded, which replaced the missing reload button.

Streamer kills enemies with guitar: At some point, however, TheStevieP wanted to test how his guitar skills would fare in a fight against real players in the multiplayer of CoD Cold War. He was aware that he had little chance in the wild battles of Cold War with his guitar setup, so he said beforehand:

If I get even one kill in multiplayer, I will laugh! The person I kill like this deserves to be laughed at!

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As expected, TheStevieP took a beating in a multiplayer match on the Miami map. But then an enemy ran wild at him down a staircase and didn’t hit him. The streamer turned around, took a non-lethal hit, aimed, and with a press of the green button, he dealt a fatal blow to the opponent at close range.

“Yes, that’s how it’s done!”, the streamer exclaimed joyfully, laughing heartily at his success and the shame of his opponent, and was completely over the moon.

The action also delighted various fans on reddit, who rewarded the post with nearly 8,000 upvotes and over 300 comments.

If you’re not playing with a guitar or some other strange controller, we have a guide here that should noticeably improve your aim. The tips are based on the training program of CoD expert TheXclusiveAce, and you can find it here on MeinMMO.

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