In League of Legends there is the so-called Elo Hell, where many players end up. To escape from it, it requires a lot of patience and strength. U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared in a livestream on Twitch that she herself was stuck in this hell and is now benefiting from it in her job.
Who is it about? U.S. politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (31, also known as AOC) is considered the great hope of the political left in the U.S. The New Yorker won the congressional election in 2018, even though she entered without financial resources and as a complete underdog.
She made headlines in October 2020 when 600,000 people watched her play Among Us on Twitch. Generally, the politician is considered gaming-affine and it has been known for some time that she plays League of Legends.
In her second livestream on Twitch, AOC spoke about her experiences in the Elo Hell of LoL and how this experience even helps her in her job as a politician.
“It really strengthens patience”
What does AOC say in the stream? In the livestream, AOC played the popular indie game Among Us with others. However, during a waiting phase for more players, she was asked various questions.
In response to a question about whether her experiences in LoL would help her in Congress, AOC replied:
Being trapped in Elo Hell requires so much patience. I played… with about 12-year-olds who rage-quit the game after 5 minutes.
So yes, it really strengthens patience.
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During the livestream, she talked about how much better it is once you have left Elo Hell. Then you can finally play with players who are as good as you are. From there, the games become really fun.
What is Elo Hell? Elo Hell (or MMR Hell) refers to a certain area in the ranking of competitive games from which it is difficult to escape. Most players usually find themselves there, leading to a highly fluctuating quality of matches.
Some of them think they are better than they actually are, while others play just for fun and do not want to improve. Additionally, many in Elo Hell rely on individual actions rather than good team performance, which can be fatal in LoL.
What rank is AOC in? It is currently difficult to say. She last shared her progress in July 2020. She reached Silver 3 and compared the “right Twitter” to fighting against 13-year-olds in LoL (via Dot Esports).
However, she revealed in the stream what role she takes in ranked matches. AOC prefers to play as support, usually with defensive characters like Janna, Lux, Morgana, or Sona. However, she likes to play them aggressively, which according to her sometimes backfires.
Over 100,000 watch the second livestream
How many watched AOC? When the politician went live for the first time in October, she had a peak of 439,000 viewers. That was a really strong number. Back then, she played along with well-known personalities such as:
The second livestream peaked at 104,000 viewers. This places AOC in the top 10 of the most simultaneous viewers on Twitch in the last 7 days (via Sullygnome).
However, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez does not only spend her time streaming on Twitch, but has also tried to make the platform better from her perspective.
She wanted to prevent the U.S. Army from using Twitch to appear “hip and trendy” and thereby recruit young gamers for military service:
The first rounds in Zombie mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War can be shockingly confusing. MeinMMO shows and explains the most important mechanics for starting on the Zombie map “Die Maschine”.
The co-op mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War sends you to a spooky facility in Poland that is completely infested with zombies. Your task here: Uncover the dark secrets of the map “Die Maschine”.
But before you can solve any of the crazy Easter eggs on the map, you must gear up for the fight against increasingly stronger zombie hordes. MeinMMO shows you the basics of the Zombie mode and how to gather enough firepower to survive many rounds in this guide.
To create the guide, we watched beginner videos from CoD Zombie YouTubers and played a few rounds ourselves to better understand the mechanics. You can find the links in the sources at the end of a page.
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Cold War Zombies: Beginner’s Guide with Tips for Survival
What is the objective in Zombie mode?
In the co-op mode of Black Ops Cold War, you should uncover the secrets of an old bunker facility hidden in the zombie-infested depths. The story is not linear, but hidden in puzzles and Easter eggs that you explore deeper with each new match.
What is the difficulty?
The zombies come at you in waves, and with each new wave, a greater challenge awaits. You can follow the story while also dealing with the undead or try to destroy as many waves as possible.
What does this guide help with?
To be able to follow the story, you need a certain base strength that you obtain through mechanics in the match. Without these upgrades, you will only survive a few rounds, as the zombies get stronger over time. The guide shows you the basics of the mechanics, how to get strong equipment, and the first quest steps up to the Pack-a-Punch machine.
Mechanics in Zombie Mode
The mechanics in Zombie mode differ fundamentally from those in multiplayer. The weapon damage depends on rarity, and zombies bring their own field upgrades and perks. Here are a few explanations of the basics:
Zombies
All enemies on the map are zombies and represent the main source of your currencies. They are not only in your way but also your source for progress.
During a match, you will encounter various types of undead, some more humanoid than others, and some also bring their own attacks and mechanics. With each round, the zombies gain more health and increase their damage over time:
Round 1 to 10: 30 damage
Round 11 to 30: 50 damage
from Round 51: 80 damage
This makes it increasingly difficult to withstand the hordes, and you need upgrades to stay alive while keeping the zombie horde dead.
You encounter different types of the nasty undead.
Currencies & Materials
There are 3 currencies in the match that are important for you to fight zombies more effectively:
Essence
Scrap
Premium Scrap
Essence is the main currency in Zombie mode, which you also earn with every zombie kill. You can use it to remove barricades, buy weapons, procure ammunition, or upgrade your weapons with Pack-a-Punch upgrades.
Scrap provides you with some items at the workbench, including tactical and explosive equipment. You also need the material to upgrade your weapons and armor.
Premium Scrap gives you access to supports that you can use in Zombie mode. These items provide a strong bonus, including a powerful combat bow, a lifesaving self-revive kit, or the zombie-slaying helicopter shooter that can even temporarily remove you from the map. You also need premium scrap to upgrade your weapons and armor to the highest levels.
How to obtain Aetherium Crystals?
You obtain the crystals by completing a certain number of waves in Zombie mode. After 10 rounds, you’ll receive the first crystal, and then another after every 5 rounds. If you let yourself be evacuated, you get one more on top of that. At higher waves, you can collect even more crystals.
With this currency, you can permanently improve your equipment outside the match:
Weapon classes
Field upgrades
Perks
Ammunition modifications
Go to the upgrade menu in the Zombie tab and select “Abilities”.
Weapon Rarity & Upgrades
In Zombie mode, you can use all weapons from multiplayer. However, your loadout weapons only help you in the first few rounds, as their damage is directly dependent on their rarity. There are a total of 5 rarities in the following order:
Red
Green
Blue
Purple
Orange
To improve your firepower, you have several options during the match:
Upgrade for scrap or premium scrap in the arsenal
Buy weapons with essence that are hanging on the walls (outline color indicates rarity)
Activate the Mystery Box to receive a random weapon
Complete quests to unlock specific weapons
The further you progress in the waves, the better weapons you’ll receive from the walls and the Mystery Box. The weapons also have attachments that improve the weapon’s stats. You can roll them again at the arsenal.
You receive the ultimate upgrades through the upgrades at the Pack-a-Punch machine and by adding ammunition modifications.
In Zombie mode, there are many ways to increase your firepower.
Field Upgrades
Field upgrades are active abilities that trigger strong effects. You select them before the match in your loadout. After use, they become available again after a certain cooldown:
Frost Shot: Spreads damage, makes zombies more susceptible and slower
Energy Mine: Proximity mine that deals high damage
Aether Veil: Zombies do not attack you for a few seconds
Heal Aura: Heals you and your teammates in the vicinity
Fire Ring: Creates a ring that boosts your damage and deals damage to zombies
All upgrades can be further enhanced with Aetherium crystals, receiving additional bonuses.
Field upgrades recharge after use.
Perks
The perks in Zombie mode are not selected beforehand; you have to buy them in the match – in the form of refreshment drinks. Scattered all over the map are 6 machines where you can buy the strengthening drinks for essence:
Jugger-Nog: Better health
Speed Cola: Faster reloading
Quick Revive: Faster healing
Stamin-Up: Increases speed
Elemental Limo: Shots can deal elemental damage
Deadshot Daiquiri: Aim assist for critical hits
The perks can also be significantly improved with Aetherium crystals. Every perk you draw from the machines within the match increases the cost of the next perk purchase. However, you keep the extras and can equip all perks in one match at once.
There are colorful perk drinks at colorful machines.
Ammunition Modifications
In the Zombie mode of Cold War, you have access to 4 different ammunition elements. Once you have activated the Pack-a-Punch machine, you can give your weapons an element at the device using essence:
Napalm Salve (Fire): Chance for more damage over time
Dead Wire (Electric): Can stun zombies
Kryo Freeze (Ice): Can slow zombies down
Brain Rot (Poison): Can briefly turn zombies into allies
With Aetherium crystals, you improve the elemental ammunition to cause more damage or enhance the effects’ potency.
Evacuation
At the end of your matches, you don’t always have to lie on the ground bitten. By being picked up, you earn a decent amount of bonus experience points and an additional Aetherium crystal.
Once you’ve completed round 10, you can request an evacuation at the start of round 11. After that, you can start it every 5 rounds from round 16 onwards. The terminal for evacuation is located in the first area, to the right of the door.
Only start the evacuation if you really want to end the match.
Once you’ve activated the request, the quest marker will guide you to a pickup zone that must be completely cleared of zombies within the specified time. If you don’t succeed, the pickup helicopter will explode, and the bonus rewards will be lost.
Workbench
Scattered around the map are workbenches where you can craft equipment from your scrap and premium scrap:
Tactical equipment that heals or distracts zombies
Primary equipment that deals high damage to zombies
Support equipment, including a revival kit and heavy weapons
The gadgets help you in the fight against the zombies and are some of the strongest items you can obtain. The revival kit acts as a respawn since zombies do not attack you in the KO mode. A well-placed C4 charge can clear a dozen zombies with the press of a button. As the cherry on top, you have the helicopter shooter that lets you terrorize the map with a minigun from a safe height for a time.
Here you can craft powerful items.
Arsenal for Armor and Weapon Upgrades
At the entrance to the “Die Maschine” room, there is a workbench that comes to life after you turn on the power. A friendly doll smiles at you and offers weapon and armor upgrades in exchange for the scrap and premium scrap you collect during matches.
Here you can get upgrades and repairs for your armor. Through the upgrades, you can install up to 3 armor plates to your vest, significantly increasing your health. However, the plates do not regenerate automatically; you’ll need to refill them with items from fallen zombies or here at the arsenal.
You can also upgrade your weapons to higher rarity levels and re-roll the attachments on the weapons.
At the arsenal, you enhance your survivability and weapon rarity.
Pack-a-Punch
To build your powerful firearms into the perfect anti-zombie weapons, you need to activate the Pack-a-Punch machine and spend your essence to purchase a weapon upgrade. With each upgrade, you must dig deeper into your pockets, and you can upgrade all weapons in the game up to level 3:
5,000 essence for level 1
15,000 essence for level 2
30,000 essence for level 3
Your weapons become significantly stronger and more effective against zombies with the tuning, and the effect stacks with the rarity of your weapons. Therefore, spend the cash on upgrades only for weapons you want to upgrade or those that already have a high rarity level.
At the machine, there are insane upgrades for all weapons. Source: YouTube
Other Mechanics
The following mechanics should also be known right from the start.
Ammunition Boxes
Here you can refill your ammunition reserves, which can quickly run out under the onslaught of countless zombies. Watch your ammunition and remember the positions of the ammo boxes, which you can also see on the mini-map.
Power-Ups
During a match, collectible bonuses appear every now and then that give you a powerful boost. “Carpenter” repairs all obstacles in front of barricades, or a “Nuke” fries all zombies currently on the map. Collect them before they disappear.
Barricades
Your progress in the game is initially hindered by barricades. These are sometimes doors, but often debris that is in the way. With essence, you can remove these barricades and access a new area of the map.
Mystery Boxes
Scattered throughout the map, you will find these mystery boxes that give you a random weapon for essence. The higher your current wave number, the better your chances for strong weapons from the boxes. They are a good source for guns with higher rarity, but it remains random what you get.
Zombie Loadout – Strong Weapons & Field Upgrades
Even before going into battle, you craft a loadout. Here you pack a weapon and choose a special zombie field upgrade.
Cold War – Zombie Mode: Strong Loadout Weapons
Gallo 12 / Hauer 77 – Shotguns work well against zombies
Light machine guns – Plenty of ammunition & damage, but slow reloading
AUG / M16 – The precise 3-shot bursts save ammunition and increase the headshot ratio
Cold War – Zombie Mode: Strong Field Upgrades
Aether Veil – You have a brief moment of complete peace from the zombies
Heal Aura – Several upgrades make it very strong for team healing
Fire Ring – Provides a significant bonus on weapon damage
However, you only have access to the weapons and gadgets that you have already unlocked through your military rank. If you are fresh to Cold War, you will need to unlock a lot first. Your level is not separated from your multiplayer level. With the start of Season 1, you can even increase your ranks in Warzone.
Repair broken barricades to gain points and keep zombies at bay.
On page 2, you will find the guide for the map “Die Maschine”, with which you can activate the Pack-a-Punch machine to prepare for the story and the Easter eggs.
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The Hack and Slay Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem finally gets new content. Some fans see this update as a last chance for the game.
What is this update about? After completion of the major overhaul of the game, “Chronicle 1: Bloodtrail” is set to introduce new content to the action RPG Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem and make several gameplay improvements. However, the developers do not want to talk about the exact changes and innovations just yet. That is supposed to happen in the near future.
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Wolcen finally receives a content update. Players have been waiting for this since release.
An important update with a downside
Why is this update so important? The fans of Wolcen have been waiting since the release of the game in February 2020 to finally experience new adventures. This is a long time without content supplies, which together with bugs has cost a lot of players the game. Thus, the Hack and Slay urgently needs this update, particularly in terms of new content, to satisfy the players.
There are already voices from the community that say this content update could be the last chance for the action RPG.
arielv82 writes on Steam: “This is probably your last chance to save the game. Good luck!”
Nevertheless, there are also players who are looking forward to the update:
aveferrum expresses excitement: “I am so hyped! Great job, guys!”
Owling [UA] is also thrilled: “Wow! We are alive! Thank you! I’ve been waiting sooooo long for this!”
What downside does the update bring? The developers explain that “Chronicle 1: Bloodtrail” resets the game economy. This means that anyone who wants to experience the new content and gameplay improvements must start over with a new character. Essentially, this is a wipe – and that after the official release.
This has already led to some criticism:
kolma84 states on Steam: “This update marks the start of a new Wolcen journey = now we are finally releasing version 1.0 of the game.”
Do you really have to start over? The developers know that many are attached to their characters and therefore introduce a legacy mode. This allows you to continue playing with your existing character on a separate legacy server. However, this also means that you cannot utilize the new content and gameplay improvements and that trading with players who play the new version is not possible.
When is the update coming? The team has not yet announced a release date. It is only said that it will be “soon”. Soon there should also be more information about the new content and the changes to the gameplay.
What is the current state of Wolcen? The reviews on Steam have improved to 70% and Mostly Positive over the past 30 days. However, the overall ratings still stand at 55% and Mixed.
Players are simply waiting for new content and there are still a few bugs that mar the gaming experience. With the new update “Chronicle 1: Bloodtrail”, the developers can now create a turnaround and perhaps finally make Wolcen the Diablo alternative that some have wished for.
In Pokémon GO we are likely to soon experience the debut of the Psychic Pokémon Psiau. The monster from Generation 6 is currently being teased as a new raid boss.
This is what happened over the weekend: Throughout the weekend, Niantic released small teasers that became increasingly clear:
Psiau in Pokémon GO – What can the new monster do?
This is Psiau: This Psychic Pokémon is the pre-evolution of Psiaugon. It comes from the Kalos region and is not currently available in Pokémon GO.
This is how strong Psiaugon will be: Psiau itself is not relevant for the meta of Pokémon GO. Therefore, we look at the evolution Psiaugon. The stats are as follows:
Attack value: 166
Defense value: 167
HP value: 179
Maximum CP: 2124
A look at the stats is enough to see that Psiaugon will also not play a major role. The attack value is weak, and especially among Psychic Pokémon, there is significant competition.
You will only need Psiau and its evolution for the Pokédex entry. Otherwise, the monsters will not play a significant role.
When will Psiau arrive? The raid timer in the teaser on Twitter runs out today, November 30, at 8:00 PM. At least the egg in the video will hatch by then.
It is likely that Psiau will also appear in Pokémon GO or at least be officially announced. The release of the new Pokémon won’t take long in any case.
Until the release of Generation 6, it won’t be long. We are looking here at the starter Pokémon of the Kalos region:
Cortyn from MeinMMO finds a lot of good things about WoW: Shadowlands. However, three aspects have been particularly well done in the new expansion.
It’s been almost a week since the release of WoW: Shadowlands. After I threw all reason out the window and played the game all night on release night I’ve been able to take a good look at everything in the last few days. I have now completed the quests in all areas, taken a few trips to Torghast, visited several dungeons, and unlocked quite a few secrets for my Sanctum.
To put it briefly: I’m having fun. So much fun that I think about what I’ll do in WoW later at work. So much fun that at 2:00 a.m. I find myself having the silly thought of “just one more hour,” even though after 15 years I should know better by now.
There’s so much to do and so much to experience in Shadowlands. But in particular, three changes and improvements have led to me grazing the 10-hour mark while playing almost every day and neglecting pretty much everything else.
One of the best changes has been made to treasures because they feel really good again.
In the last expansions, treasures were almost just loveless chests standing in the middle of nowhere, containing junk worth 7 gold. It didn’t feel like a treasure, nor did it seem like someone had put much thought into it.
In Shadowlands, it’s different. Almost all treasures are rewarding, containing a piece of armor, a toy, a mount, or a cool transmog – at the very least, some anima. Although you can already see treasures on the map beforehand, the path to them isn’t always easy. Often they are actually hidden behind a secret path or require solving a particular puzzle to be opened.
Behind many treasures lies a puzzle – this chest only opens when 2 players play a musical instrument.
For the Kyrians, you can only open a treasure if you are “pure.” The chest does not reveal more. To do this, one must first ring one of the bells and then stand under a waterfall for several seconds.
For another puzzle, one must find an “ancient offering.” A few meters away, two Provosts sit with an “ancient wine bowl,” which cannot be used without wine. When speaking to the Provosts, they give the hint that they are still waiting for someone to bring the wine. So you follow a small detective story until you have everything together to open the treasure.
Sure, one can simply look up the solution to the puzzle online – but that would somewhat ruin the game and the exploration for oneself.
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I’m not exactly a revelation in PvP – I know that. In rated PvP, I have never achieved a particularly high rating, even though I do enjoy watching arena matches and understand what it’s all about.
But I have always enjoyed the occasional “getting beaten up a bit” in WoW, whether in battlegrounds or in war mode.
However, I completely avoided battlegrounds in Battle for Azeroth. I simply found it no fun, mainly due to the rewards that were largely random. What I got at the end of a battleground was left to chance. There was no way to work towards something specific.
The PvP vendor displays his goods directly – That’s a clear, easily understandable goal.
When I log into WoW now and look at my character, I can clearly say: My shoulder armor is not good yet, I need something better. The PvP vendor entices with an upgrade and the promise of being able to further enhance the item. I was able to exchange my outdated 135 shoulders for fresh shoulders from the PvP vendor and upgrade them directly to level 171. This is done simply through earned Honor with the NPC right next to the vendor.
This is straightforward, enticing, and rewarding. I know what I’m working towards and am confident that I will get it. With some victories, it’s quite fast, if I only incur losses, it takes a bit longer.
This would also be a tip for everyone: At least do your weekly PvP quest in the battlegrounds; it gives another 500 Honor and a bit of Anima.
PvP pays off again – even if you only need 1 or 2 items, the Honor vendor can help.
Yes, those who already have full equipment from mythic dungeons and do this all day will not get much interesting anymore. But those who have leveled a bit more leisurely or are currently exploring the vastness of Shadowlands will find a few easily earned improvements for their character in PvP. Especially at the beginning of an expansion, every improvement is still very noticeable.
World quests are better because they last longer
Yes, some players are bothered that world quests are now significantly longer. There are virtually no missions left that are just “kill a mob and vanish again.” World quests require more time, and those who want to complete them must invest time.
But honestly? I think that’s great. This panicked “fly from A to B and one-hit a mob” has always annoyed me. It didn’t feel like I was playing my character but rather a flight line aiming for maximum efficiency between landing points. Now world quests are longer, requiring the killing of numerous enemies, or even have different phases – just like the quests had during leveling.
There are fewer active world quests – but they last longer and are more extensive.
In general, I also have the impression that the world quests have more variety than before. Sure, the quests are still often “kill X” and “collect Y” – but that’s the main aspect of MMORPG quests. However, there are numerous world quests that mix things up a bit. Whether it’s the “Flappy Bird” mission for the Kyrians, the monstrosity slaying in Maldraxxus, or a parachute flight in Revendreth – there’s enough variety if you just want to do your 3 missions a day and aren’t into kill quests.
Conclusion: Much has improved with Shadowlands
After a week, I now have time to look at the game with a bit more calm and less “launch hype.” Just thinking about all the things I can do makes me smile with satisfaction. Even more so because very little of it feels like an obligation. I can decide quite freely what I want to do in WoW at any time and make progress everywhere. I’ve missed that for a long time.
In my opinion, Shadowlands has made a fantastic start and is doing a hell of a lot right. At every corner, it feels like the developers have learned from past mistakes and created an expansion where very little feels like work, and most is just open offerings and possibilities, with little turning into obligation.
If Shadowlands can maintain this course, it will keep me engaged throughout 2021.
What is the Team of the Week? For the Team of the Week, EA Sports selects 23 players each week who have delivered good performances in real football. These players are then rewarded with enhanced Inform cards that can be found in packs for one week.
What are TOTW Predictions? With the predictions, the FIFA community tries to estimate which players could make it into EA’s Team of the Week.
The real performances of the football players over the weekend are reviewed. The better the player’s performance, the more likely they are to secure a spot in the Team of the Week.
However, one should keep in mind that the predictions are not guarantees and can indeed deviate from the actual TOTW.
They provide a good overview and can also be excellently used to earn some coins in FUT 21. Here we reveal how to do it:
Kingsley Coman: In Bayern’s 3:1 victory over VfB Stuttgart, Coman was one of the strongest players on the pitch. With one goal and one assist, the Frenchman makes a case for the next Team of the Week.
This is how strong Coman’s first Inform card could be
Ellyes Skhiri: Skhiri had a strong game and secured Cologne’s first victory after 18 matches without a win. He scored 2 goals against Borussia Dortmund. An Inform card would therefore be absolutely justified.
Angelino: The left-back from RB Leipzig delivered a strong performance in the 2:1 victory over Arminia Bielefeld. He also scored a goal. A TOTW card would therefore be conceivable.
Florian Neuhaus: Whether Neuhaus will actually receive his first Inform card in FUT 21 will be revealed on Wednesday. One goal and one assist against Schalke 04 are certainly good arguments.
Construction work has apparently begun on the old Tower from Part 1 in Destiny 2, which was destroyed at the beginning of the game. What could this mean?
This has been discovered: Observant players noticed after the release of Beyond Light and the start of Destiny Content Vault. However, taking a look reveals that construction work is currently underway.
Various yellow scaffolding structures are standing on the old Tower’s structure and extend quite high at the most damaged point.
Here is the old Tower where apparently construction is now taking place
Moreover, recently, the new Iron Banner quest for the current season of the Hunt was discovered in the data of Destiny 2. And this also strongly indicates this direction. Because the quest is called “A Tower rebuilt”.
Why all of this? Some are now wondering: why? Why the rebuilding of the old Tower? And it’s not really clear at the moment. It’s also uncertain whether this is something building over time and is part of the living and evolving world of Destiny 2 – like once the Vex Portal in the Tower.
However, this seems too much work just for the Iron Banner or for nostalgia reasons. It would make sense, as the content that led us to the current Tower is no longer in the game. But completely refurbishing an old area just to redistribute a few vendors and give Guardians a nostalgic view? That sounds rather unlikely.
It’s most likely that the seasonal story could potentially develop in this direction – for example, when the Vanguard finally unites and reforms in the fight against the Darkness (the Hunter Vanguard still hasn’t had a new Commander since Cayde’s death). But for now, that remains pure speculation.
We’ll keep an eye on the situation and inform you as soon as possible about any new developments if any arise.
What is the significance of the old Tower? The old Tower is likely to be remembered by almost every Destiny veteran. It is the large social space from Part 1. However, it was destroyed during the campaign of Destiny 2, forcing the Guardians to relocate their headquarters to another Tower in the Last City on Earth.
Later, the old Tower could still be visited during the special mission “Zero Hour”. But since the release of Beyond Light, both are no longer in the game. However, it seems likely that a return to the old Tower is quite possible.
What do you think? Why is Destiny 2 rebuilding the old Tower from Part 1? And in what context will we see it again? Let us know in the comments, along with other readers from MeinMMO. And by the way, what do you think of Beyond Light so far?
Fortnite has announced the Crew subscription, which will be active at the start of Season 5. We have summarized everything you need to know here. This way, you can decide for yourself whether the subscription is worth it for you or not.
What kind of subscription is this? Fortnite introduced the new Crew subscription with a trailer, which will be active from December 2, 2020. For players who choose to become part of the Crew, there are monthly goodies in the form of skins and cosmetics, which will be exclusive to subscription holders.
But how does the subscription work and what can you expect when you sign up? We summarize the most important information for you and clarify questions you might still have about it.
All Information about the Crew Subscription
The most important questions answered quickly: First, we want to briefly answer the basic questions:
How much does the subscription cost?
The subscription costs 11.99 euros
What is included in the subscription?
Access to the Battle Pass, V-Bucks and a skin pack
When will the next package be announced?
Always at the end of the month
How do you cancel the subscription?
In the game itself, in the menu tab: Fortnite Crew
How much does the Crew subscription cost? If you decide to take out a subscription, there will be a monthly cost of 11.99 euros. If you later decide against it, you can cancel it anytime.
What is included in the subscription? With the subscription, you can secure various contents for a monthly fee. These include:
Access to the current Battle Pass. While it doesn’t change monthly, it is always included in the subscription. The Battle Pass typically costs 950 V-Bucks, which is about 8 euros. Additionally, it includes more V-Bucks and plenty of cosmetics.
1,000 V-Bucks per month. This also equals about 8 euros in value – with them, you can purchase skins, cosmetics and emotes.
Additionally, there is an exclusive skin pack each month, which is only available to subscription holders. Skins in the shop usually cost between 10 and 20 euros.
What does such a Crew pack look like? An example of what such a Crew pack looks like, which will only be available to subscribers, is shown by the first skin pack that has already been announced.
This will be available directly at the release of the subscription in December and brings “Galaxia”. The female outfit comes with a back accessory and a unicorn pickaxe.
Galaxia will be the first skin you get with the subscription
Do I save money with the subscription? If you calculate how much you would normally spend on all the included items, you end up spending around 26-36 euros. So if you regularly invest money in Fortnite for skins and cosmetics and buy the Battle Pass each season, you actually save half the cost.
Important: If you decide to take the Crew subscription, you do not need to buy the Battle Pass separately. You will not have to pay for the subscription and the pass. It remains at 11.99 euros.
If you like to spend V-Bucks in Fortnite, the subscription is worth it for you
When will the next package be announced? The skin pack that is included in the subscription changes monthly. The next package is supposed to be announced always at the end of the month.
The second package in this series will be announced at the end of December. The first will be released on December 2.
How do you get the subscription?
How do you sign up for a Crew subscription? When “purchasing” a subscription, you should not have any major difficulties. According to Epic, it will be offered right in the item shop, or you will find it directly in the purchase area of the Battle Pass.
But we will probably only see exactly how it will look when it becomes available in the game on December 2, 2020.
How can you cancel the subscription? If you have taken out the subscription but are not satisfied, you can cancel it anytime.
The cancellation process also takes place directly in the game. For that, you need to go to the menu tab labeled Fortnite Crew, and you can cancel the subscription directly from there. You will be guided through the process, so it should be relatively easy to handle.
MeinMMO has collected further questions that remain unclear and submitted them to Epic. As soon as the answers are in, we will extend and update the article for you.
In Destiny 2, you can now turn the exotic bow “Leviathan’s Breath” into a masterwork in Season 12. We will tell you where to find the catalyst and what the weapon has to offer.
This is the exotic in question:The combat bow “Leviathan’s Breath” was introduced in Fall 2019 with Season 8. To this day, a year later, this exotic is the only heavy bow in Destiny 2 – it requires Power ammo.
However, Leviathan’s Breath fires not weak arrows, but gigantic bolts.
Thanks to the perk “Big Game Hunter”, these hit so hard that enemies are knocked back several meters.
Yet neither that, nor the rather high damage or the intrinsic anti-champion function could help the bow gain popularity.
Now the Season of the Hunt has started in Destiny 2, bringing appropriately a catalyst for the struggling exotic. MeinMMO tells you how to turn Leviathan’s Breath into a masterwork and what the bow can do then.
Impact and precision are high, but the draw time gives the prey plenty of time to escape.
The Masterwork Catalyst for Leviathan’s Breath in Destiny 2
Where can you find the catalyst? The catalyst for Leviathan’s Breath is a random drop. You do not obtain it through a quest or during a mission. There is a chance to find the item with every powerful enemy you defeat using the exotic bow.
How to do it faster: If you can’t wait and want to get the catalyst as quickly as possible, there is a farming trick:
Visit the Lost Sector Widow’s Walk in the EDZ
Defeat the Captain and his 4 Nightmare Servitors here with the bow
This way, you take down 5 powerful enemies in one minute
Exit the sector and start over – after a few runs, you will have the catalyst
Stock up on heavy ammo at one of the many public events in the EDZ via flag
This is what you need to do: To turn Leviathan’s Breath into a full masterwork, you need to level the catalyst. In this case, you have 2 options that you can mix:
Get kills with the bow itself (1500)
Defeat special Scorn-born (gives about 15% progress): Here it does not matter how you complete the hunt objectives – the important thing is that the bow is somewhere in your inventory
Please note: You start the special Scorn-born hunts with your bait from Season 12. Make sure you insert a mod in the first slot that indicates as package content: “Leviathan’s Breath Catalyst Progress”. Just like in the picture:
How good is Leviathan’s Breath after its upgrade?
This is what the masterwork does: The exotic only receives one improvement as a masterwork: +80 inventory size.
This means in practice that you can carry 5 more heavy arrows.
Instead of 10 shots, you will have 15 shots in reserve
How good is this in practice? The significantly larger reserve definitely benefits the bow. However, this upgrade does not nearly suffice to make Leviathan’s Breath viable.
Many Guardians would have preferred that the painfully slow draw time or the sluggish handling be addressed as a masterwork. Because the biggest criticism of the bow still stands: Leviathan’s Breath cannot compete against the strong exotic competition.
Here you can find the exotic competition from Beyond Light on MeinMMO:
Especially with regard to the masterwork catalyst for another exotic bow, this is very disappointing. Because thebow Trinity Ghoul received its upgrade in Season 11 and immediately became a top exotic.
Are you an exotic collector and need every catalyst in your collection? Or are you a hunter and find Leviathan’s Breath just super fitting for the current season? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
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Many players criticize Hearthstone. But Cortyn from MeinMMO explains why the game is as much fun as it hasn’t been for a long time.
I want to be honest, I had actually finished with Hearthstone mentally. I really had a lot of fun with Blizzard’s card game for many years, and it was the perfect filler to pass 20 or 30 minutes while waiting for other games.
But with the new patch for the release of “The Darkmoon Madness” and the 135 new cards, Blizzard has fully captured my attention again. They just push exactly the right buttons that were necessary to engage me with the card game once more.
With Yogg-Saron you can clean up effectively.
I know I stand relatively alone with this. A large part of the Hearthstone community does not like the new level system, finds the Tavern Pass too expensive, and generally finds the rewards too frustrating. Many feel cheated. I can understand most of the criticisms, but I still see it differently – even though Blizzard has apologized for some things.
I am motivated by bars that I can fill. That’s why I probably like the new level system so much. Playing against new gold rewards, packs, or even hero skins over more than 50 levels is fun for me.
The reward path in Hearthstone – many hate it, but it motivates Cortyn.
I share the criticism that the last levels of the reward path require too much XP. If I have to complete several weekly quests for a single level-up, it gets a bit tiring. The required XP should be lowered a bit or the XP gained should be increased a bit. I believe that would help most players.
Successes hit the same note for me. When I receive a small message at the end of a match that I have unlocked another achievement, it makes me smile with satisfaction. I simply like that; it was already the case in World of Warcraft. The good feeling of slowly but surely working through a list motivates me immensely and ensures that I approach achievements purposefully. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t have tried so often to obtain all of Yogg-Saron’s Fate Wheels or to win a match in such a way that I have only one health point left.
Achievements – for Cortyn a reason to play a bit bolder.
Of course, in a way this is “fake content” because most achievements only give achievement points that you can’t do anything with. A few of the achievements do give rewards like additional XP, but that’s more of an exception.
Finally, it’s the “Duel Mode” that really excites me. It combines everything I like about Hearthstone.
A constructed little starter deck,
along with the powerful treasures of the adventures,
mixed again with semi-random card rewards after each battle.
All in the arena format – after 3 losses, it’s over.
Especially in heroic mode, which costs gold (or real money) and rewards with gold and card packs, it’s incredibly fun. At least for me, despite all the criticism.
The Duel Mode is fun.
Whether my newly found interest in Hearthstone will ultimately be lasting, I cannot say yet. After all, World of Warcraft is also vying for my interest with Shadowlands. But with the current innovations, it is ensured that I will log in again and again for a match when wait times arise.
If the Duel Mode and the reward path remain as interesting in the future as they already are in the pre-release phase, it looks really good that Hearthstone will become a lasting game again.
How did you like the changes in Hearthstone? Do you find achievements, rewards, and the Duel Mode sensible and good? Or isn’t it your thing?
In the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, you can create your own loadouts, which also include perks. These bring special effects. The perk Flak Jacket is currently apparently a bit too strong.
What is this perk? Flak Jacket reduces the damage you take from enemy explosives, fire from Molotovs, and crossbows. It helps against grenades, rockets, and mines.
This perk has been present in many CoD games and is quite popular. Its versatility makes it strong for most classes, whether you play a fast “Run&Gun” build or more tactically with an assault rifle.
The vest is also one of the best perks and wildcards in Cold War on MeinMMO. However, there are now videos from players showing that it might be a bit too strong. The developers are also reacting.
Flak Jacket lets players survive rockets
How strong is it really: In several videos that have surfaced online, players show how their opponents survive several direct hits from rockets or grenades. The reddit user strategy- demonstrates this particularly impressively in his clip:
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According to the user, this happened in Hardcore mode, where players’ health points are also drastically reduced. Nevertheless, he fails to kill the opposing player with three rockets.
Players spot, devs react
Should it be like this? Hard to say whether it is a glitch, an exploit, or an intended mechanic. Players agree that Flak Jacket is supposed to work like this and has simply become too strong.
Treyarch has ensured balance in a rather strange way before. If you are not hitting anything with your weapons, it is due to a particular weapon characteristic that is supposed to balance out submachine guns somewhat.
An employee from Treyarch has already reported on reddit and reported that this subject has already been discussed within the team. He wants to pass on the community’s criticism but cannot say yet what exactly will happen.
This is how players are reacting: The community’s reaction to the effectiveness of Flak Jacket is divided. On one hand, they are annoyed that rocket launchers are rendered almost useless and it is incredibly hard to level them up and grind the rare skins in Cold War.
On the other hand, they are pleased that Treyarch has managed to remove the “Noob Tubes” from the game. Explosives have always been a controversial topic in CoD. They are seen as noob weapons since they can kill without players really having to aim. Under CharlieIntel’s tweet, mocking comments are gathering:
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Particularly, the Hardcore mode in the games has been a torment for many players. In Cold War, Flak Jacket has so far prevented that. Some cynical players are now suggesting simply to use “real firearms” instead.
If you prefer not to use rocket launchers until the nerf for the vest comes, you should definitely switch to the M16. It is one of the best weapons at the moment.
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On Twitter, Pokémon GO showcased two mysterious teasers regarding a raid boss. The egg for the raid is said to be active for 44 hours. What could this mean?
Update – 3:00 PM: In a new tweet, Pokémon GO displays a plane flying around the arena. The number 677 can be seen on it:
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Players quickly suspected that this corresponds to the Pokédex number of the respective Pokémon. The number 677 belongs to Psiau, the Psychic Cat.
Psiau belongs to Generation 6, which will be released on December 2nd. So this fits well.
Original report – Here’s what happened: On Saturday, Niantic reached out to the community via Twitter. They showed two short videos featuring a white arena with a raid. Initially, there was a raid boss symbol and a timer of 6 hours:
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What’s exciting about the teaser: This kind of raid has never existed in Pokémon GO before. Currently, the eggs appear at most one hour before the raid at the arena. A raid boss is then active for between 45 minutes and 3 hours (on raid days). A raid boss active for 6 hours has never been seen.
What could the teaser mean? Regarding the announcement around the major “GO Beyond” update in Pokémon GO, Niantic announced that a mysterious raid boss will enter the level 1 raids. The update will be rolled out starting December 1st. The mysterious raid boss could also appear during this time.
What kind of Pokémon could come? Which Pokémon is hidden behind the raid egg remains completely unclear.
Trainers, however, have discovered shadows in the background of the arena that don’t look natural. They appear to show some kind of swirl.
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When will we know more? Niantic stated in the teasers that they will further investigate these discoveries. We should have more information soon.
It will definitely be exciting, as this type of raid is completely new in Pokémon GO. An egg that appears 44 hours in advance could make planning for trainers easier, and a 6-hour raid boss ensures that not too many trainers will flock to the arena at once.
If you want to learn more about Generation 6, check here:
The new expansion Shadowlands for World of Warcraft is currently gathering a lot of bad reviews on the review site Metacritic. Users are complaining about all sorts of things. How did it get such a low score?
For every 127 positive reviews, there are 105 negative and 10 neutral. Many reviews come from users who simply rate it with 0 points and either provide little explanation or do not explain at all what bothers them.
It’s pouring bad reviews for Shadowlands. Why?
Many of these reviews actually appeared already on the release day, November 24. While there are players who have already reached maximum level after 3 hours, the majority probably has not seen everything from the Shadowlands that quickly.
Criticism of features – What’s the matter?
This is being criticized: Finding solid criticism in the negative reviews proves exceptionally difficult. Many users just complain that Shadowlands is boring or what is missing for them. Mentioned points include:
no new races and classes
repetitive tasks
warmed-over content from old expansions
alleged problems at release
The user Khatmar gives a somewhat more detailed review. He criticizes the lack of new content, the restrictions, and the “timegating” of cosmetic items and the story that he doesn’t like. However, he still gives it three points.
Familiar characters actually return, and the story doesn’t have to please everyone. But are 0 points justified?
Is it all true? Cortyn said shortly after the release that Shadowlands punishes those who want to see everything. However, this is one of the few points of criticism that have at least emerged among us on MeinMMO.
Even the topic of “recycled content” is only partially true. Some mechanics actually return with Shadowlands, and many old characters are also back in the game. However, we are ultimately in the realm of the dead, and the reunion with beloved NPCs can be a beautiful thing, especially for veterans:
Furthermore, the release went extremely smoothly. Just shortly after the launch there were some problems, which still persist but occur rather sporadically. Most players, even on large servers, can play without issues.
Overall, the mood in both the press and the forums is rather positive to very positive. In the GameStar’s review of Shadowlands, for instance, the new expansion received a strong score of 84 points.
While playing, hardly anyone is complaining; the forum features recurring posts from users praising the addon. For example, in this thread by Shahrivar, who is actually quite critical himself.
On Metacritic, players have also joined in, taking action against “review bombing”. They write positive reviews, in which they sometimes criticize the negative reviews. User niyatimk writes, for example:
I created a Metacritic account just to rate this game after seeing the terrible (and childish) reviews. […] It blew me away. The graphics are incredible, the world is immersive […] the quests alternate between “just fun” and serious story. […] More of this, please, Blizzard!
The bad reviews on Metacritic have set a certain trend for World of Warcraft. Since Wrath of the Lich King, it has been declining here with few exceptions. The user scores for the expansions are (chronologically):
Burning Crusade: 8.1
Wrath of the Lich King: 7.9
Cataclysm: 5.7
Mists of Pandaria: 5.1
Warlord of Draenor: 5.8
Legion: 7.3
Battle for Azeroth: 3.0
This assessment roughly aligns with our worst expansions of World of Warcraft, but even here, these ratings are likely still significantly lower than what would be realistic.
This phenomenon is not just occurring with WoW. Metacritic and other platforms like Steam repeatedly have problems with “review bombing”, meaning users give extremely poor ratings without really having a critique. Individual points annoy them, so they refuse to give the game a chance at all.
The upcoming and highly anticipated RPG Cyberpunk 2077 is set to release in less than two weeks, on December 10, 2020, and yet there is already an absurd VR porn parody of the title. However, developer CD Projekt Red takes it with humor.
However, the porn industry apparently did not want to wait until December 10 and quickly released its own version of Cyberpunk. An 8K porn parody for virtual reality devices with the unimaginative title “Cyberpunk 2077 XXX Parody”.
This is how the developers are reacting: Rafal Jaki, the Business Development Director at CD Projekt Red, has spoken out on Twitter and takes it all with humor. He writes, “I think imitation is the highest form of flattery?”
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In the comments, Rafal also mentions that there was already a porn parody for The Witcher 2. Here the title was clearly more creatively chosen: “The Bitcher: The Dildo of Destiny has two ends”.
The Russian Twitter account of CD Projekt Red also comments on this, stating that there was a suggestive Cyberpunk-themed party in Moscow and wonders how good the cosplays there were.
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The community also sees it with humor and is only disappointed by the name. They come up with their own suggestions that are at least a bit more creative and fitting:
Cyberfuck 2069
Cyberspunk
Cyberbang 2069
The Cyberpunk theme seems to be appealing outside of gaming or the film/book world as well. What do you think, what else will Cyberpunk 2077 inspire in the media world?
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The cooperative RPG Genshin Impact will change its event wishes again in a few days. The new wishes, meaning the loot boxes, have an increased chance for the 5-star character Zhongli and the 4-star character Xinyan. Both are currently not available in the game outside of these wishes.
What you need to know: The event wishes that are regularly swapped increase the chance for certain characters and weapons. Here’s what you need to know about the new wishes:
The current wishes will end on December 1, 2020, at 3:59 PM
The new wishes will start on December 1, 2020, at 6:00 PM
These will run for three weeks and end on December 22 at 2:59 PM
Zhongli and Xinyan in the “Estate of the Chosen” wish
The character event wish offers two new characters that are currently not available in the game. Zhongli and Xinyan are the focus here and are not included in the standard wish.
This is the “Estate of the Chosen” wish: This wish highlights the 5-star character Zhongli. The head of the funeral company in Liyue relies on the power of the earth and attacks with a spear. The 4-star character Xinyan is of the fire element. We have already introduced the rock star closer.
Moreover, there are other characters with increased drop chances:
5-star character “Visitor among Mortals” Zhongli (GEO)
4-star character “Blazing Hot Music” Xinyan (Fire)
4-star character “Wolf Boy” Razor (Electro)
4-star character “Footprints in the Melting Snow” Chongyun (Ice)
This is the drop rate: The base probability of pulling a 5-star hero remains at a measly 0.6%. However, the chance that Zhongli appears is 50%. If you draw another 5-star hero, the chance for Zhongli in the next lucky pull is 100%.
The 4-star characters appear with a base probability of 5.1%. If you pull a 4-star hero, the chance for one of the three event heroes is also 50%, and on the second attempt, it’s 100%.
While Zhongli will only be available in this event wish, Xinyan may also appear in the standard wish “Wanderlust” with the next update 1.2.
Zhongli’s matching weapon is available in the “Divine Work” wish
This is the “Divine Work” wish: The second event wish increases your chance of obtaining two 5-star weapons as well as five 4-star weapons. Among them is “Rainbow Spear”, a spear. So a suitable weapon for Zhongli.
In this wish, the drop chance of the following items increases:
5-star weapon Rainbow Spear (Polearm)
5-star weapon Rough Sword (Claymore)
4-star weapon Dragon’s Cry (Sword)
4-star weapon Bell (Claymore)
4-star weapon Favonius Codex (Catalyst)
4-star weapon Favonius Warbow (Bow)
4-star weapon Dragon’s Bane (Polearm)
This is the drop rate: The base probability of pulling a 5-star weapon is still only 0.7%. If you pull a legendary weapon, the chances for Rainbow Spear or Rough Sword are 75% higher than for the other legendary weapons. If you still have bad luck and pull another 5-star weapon, you will be guaranteed to receive one of the event weapons on the second draw.
The base probability of 4-star weapons is 6%, and here too, the chance of obtaining one of the 5 event weapons on the first attempt is 75%. The second draw of a 4-star weapon will guarantee an event weapon if the first attempt didn’t succeed.
In World of Warcraft: Shadowlands there are many things to discover and numerous secrets that are not so obvious. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has discovered one of them and was reminded of a hard scene from a past expansion.
What kind of NPC is this? It is about Kearnen the Blade. She is an Aranakk, one of the spider beings from the House of Eyes in Maldraxxus. She stands on the road to the fallen Necropolis at the edge and can be spoken to by players.
The House of Eyes are the spies of Maldraxxus, which includes Draka, as explained in her related “Afterlife” cinematic. This already suggests that Kearnen had something to do with espionage during her lifetime.
However, she has no greater significance, she serves no quest and has no known tasks. However, the name is likely to resonate particularly with rogue players and veterans. The name “Kearnen” should ring a bell there.
Who is Kearnen the Blade? The NPC was known in earlier expansions as Amber Kearnen, an agent of SI:7, the intelligence service of Stormwind. There she helped players over numerous expansions and quests or gave them missions.
She is also a relatively important character in the story. As an agent, she does not appear frequently – that would be bad for her profession, where it is better to remain unrecognized. Alliance players might still know her from their early days. She once saved your life in Westfall.
She was also the “best friend” of SI:7 master spy Mathias Shaw, as he himself writes in the new book “World of Warcraft: The Eastern Kingdoms: Exploring Azeroth” (via wowhead).
What makes her special? Kearnen the Blade speaks only briefly with players – unless they are rogues. Now one single change ruined this class for me, but in my heart I am still a rogue. And as such, I encountered Kearnen.
If you speak to her as a blade twirler, you get a unique conversation option with her:
Conversation with Kearnen
Kearnen the Blade: “Wait… You… are from Azeroth. Tell me, did the Uncrowned receive my message?”
Respond with: Yes, I delivered it.
Kearnen the Blade: “Thank you… I am glad my last efforts were not in vain.”
This unique conversation option is a nod to WoW: Legion and to Kearnen’s mission during her lifetime, which was closely intertwined with the rogues.
A tragic end …
What was her fate? During the rogue campaign of Legion, Amber Kearnen dies. Only rogues actually notice this, for everyone else, she simply disappears.
The campaign tells the story of how the dreadlord Detheroc disguises himself as Mathias Shaw and infiltrates Stormwind and the Alliance. As a rogue, you are supposed to prevent this and free the real Shaw.
Kearnen is the first to uncover the disguise, and Detheroc (as Shaw) orders her elimination – successfully. Amber Kearnen is murdered by her own people and her “best friend”. She is found with a dagger in her back in her own blood.
This sight made me swallow hard. Image source: wowhead.
For me, that was the saddest moment I have ever experienced in WoW. After all, I particularly worked closely with her as a rogue to protect the Alliance, perhaps even all of Azeroth from the Legion. Seeing her die this way hit me hard.
A small comfort now is that I could tell her that her mission has been completed – and that she has found a task in the afterlife. I would be very happy if she appears in a small rogue quest in the future.
The Shadowlands bring back memories
Why do we meet her again? The Shadowlands are the realm of the dead of Azeroth; accordingly, it is not surprising to encounter or help the dead here. We have summarized more about it here: What is the story of Shadowlands and what is it about?
Who else can I meet? Amber Kearnen is not the only notable NPC we meet again in Shadowlands. Uther and Draka are already prominent figures, but there are also some inconspicuous NPCs hiding there:
The list is not exhaustive, but we do not want to take away all the fun of discovering for yourselves. Which NPC have you already met that gave you a flashback or which would you like to see again? Let us know in the comments.
Shadowlands has been a lot of fun for me so far. The new features and the story are exactly what I want right now and what I wish for from WoW. You can learn more about it in the podcast on MeinMMO. There I talk with editor Leya Jankowski and GameStar community manager Marylin Marx about the many contents and whether starting WoW with Shadowlands after 16 years is still worth it.
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The well-known streamer Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm is making headlines again. Not with a ban or platform change, but with a troll tweet against mobile gamers. They are now challenging him.
Here’s what’s happening: On Twitter, Dr Disrespect takes aim at mobile gamers and boasts about his multi-PC setup worth $200,000. He has 3 top-of-the-line monitors with 1 ms response time, a mechanical keyboard with optical switches, and a mouse that weighs almost nothing. And mobile gamers really want to claim that mobile gaming is a serious thing?
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However, the price of his multi-PC setup should already raise some eyebrows. $200,000 is a lot of money. Nevertheless, Dr Disrespect owns a true monster and has already presented his $10,000 setup in more detail.
Mobile gamers challenge Dr Disrespect
Dr Disrespect’s tweet is causing waves and mobile gamers are responding to the streamer’s statement. There are several comments defending mobile gaming. Especially people who can’t afford an expensive PC setup or a console turn to a smartphone. But challengers are also speaking up.
Here are the challengers: Two notable mobile gamers are taking a stand against Dr Disrespect’s statement and directly challenging him. One is Elijah Jackson, a content creator for the mobile esports organization Tribe Gaming, who is putting $10,000 in the pot and challenging Doc to CoD Mobile.
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On the other hand, Ferg is also challenging Doc, a member of Tribe Gaming, who has already provided numerous useful tips for CoD Mobile. Ferg is even offering $100,000 for a 1v1 in CoD Mobile, allowing Dr Disrespect to compete on his PC.
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Dr Disrespect, on the other hand, has not yet responded to any of these requests. In a more recent tweet, he continues to vent against mobile gamers and asks how anyone can even stream via OBS using a smartphone.
What Dr Disrespect plans to do to get the mobile community up in arms, or whether he will actually take on the challenges, remains to be seen. We’ll keep you updated.
People often say that the new controller for the PlayStation 5 is one of the best features of Sony’s new console. Even MeinMMO author Max Handwerk loves the new DualSense with its cool effects. However, when it comes to defeating enemies, Max and the PS5 controller haven’t quite agreed yet.
Really good optics, fast loading times, a console that doesn’t sound like it’s about to take off at the slightest effort: The PS5 gets a lot right. At least I haven’t had any reason to complain in my first week. On the contrary: Playing with the new console is just a hell of a lot of fun.
This is also due to the new DualSense controller, which has already been talked and written about a lot. So I’ll keep it short here: The amazing gameplay experience that the controller provides with new games is something you have to experience.
In Astro’s Playroom, there’s an impressive controller demo
You definitely should play the “Directly-Installed-and-Surprisingly-Fun” game Astro’s Playroom if you got lucky despite the pre-order chaos and have a PS5 at home.
Astro’s Playroom fully showcases the features of the PS5 controller, such as
adaptive triggers
motion control
and that crazy tingling in the hands
The PS5 controller makes the PS4 pad look old
You really have to give it to the controller: In the case of Astro’s Playroom, it not only controls the game but makes it better. The feeling of sand tingling over your hands when a few grains are blown into the face of the little robot at the cooler beach, or the triggers that respond differently depending on the task – I had never experienced that before. And I love it.
The playroom is detail-oriented and very entertaining
The fact that the controller also feels really good in the hand beyond the new features, I notice especially when I switch from a round of FIFA 21 on the PS5 to playing on the PS4.
There I use the old controller and notice: The DualShock, which accompanied my gaming sessions for years, just doesn’t feel right in the hand anymore. And that after just one week with the PS5!
The game offers endless details for long-time PlayStation fans
So what’s the problem? While I already love the controller, it sometimes seems to want to betray me. Because while it is a nice companion in the friendly Astro game that makes the game better, we apparently have different views on destroying enemies in other games.
I realized that we don’t agree on this in my first rounds of Fortnite on the PS5 (which looks really good on the new console by the way). Here I should say that I openly and honestly am a terrible Fortnite player.
This especially applies to building: I can occasionally build a few walls, sure. But while I’m still working on the protective wall, my opponent has already built an entire fortress. Complete with a watchtower and probably even a trophy room where he can nail the loot of ridiculous victims like me to the wall. How the duel from cover turns out, I probably don’t need to elaborate.
Hide and strike fast – that still worked
In short: For direct building duels, I’m hardly usable in Fortnite. But at least I can quickly react when I get ambushed (or lie in wait for enemies). In close combat with clear sight, I grab the pump gun and send the enemy back to the lobby. Hearing footsteps, turning around, blowing the enemy away, taking cover – that usually still went quite well. But not anymore.
Because: It seems that my PS5 controller is a pacifist. I realized this when I was attacked by an enemy out of nowhere recently.
As usual, I turned to him, quickly pressed R2, and expected him to dissolve before my eyes… but no such luck. Nothing came out of my shotgun – unlike his weapon. That hit me with a full load and sent me to the afterlife. Which led me to the question: What the hell, PS5 controller?
The shotgun ready, but then not firing: guaranteed failure
I’ll have to get used to this situation
Here’s what happened: My new controller probably wanted to take revenge for the fact that I didn’t charge it for so long that it completely ran out of battery. Or it doesn’t like the spot in my living room. Maybe my opponent paid it off. No idea – in any case, it decided to spare my enemy and annihilate me. Definitely. My quick demise can’t have been my fault. Ahem.
While my controller blocks the shotgun, the opponent fires away
All jokes aside, my problem is clear: With its adaptive triggers, the controller outsmarted me. They now feel “like a real trigger” in PS5 Fortnite and resist a bit when you want to shoot. You have to press harder on the trigger to fire. And apparently, I have so little strength in my right index finger that the hasty reaction to the ambush was simply too weak. The usual reaction from the PS4 is certainly no longer enough to pull it through.
The tricky part is, you only experience this effect on the trigger when using a firearm. The pickaxe, for example, completely lacks the trigger effect, which is why I constantly forget that I now have to press harder than before.
This is a sight I still see more often than before
This is of course all a matter of getting used to, and soon I will be losing in multiplayer matches for a thousand other reasons again. By the way, I could easily turn off the effect, I know. The thing is: I actually like this new feature. Just in direct duels in multiplayer games, when seconds can matter, it may even be a disadvantage.
By the way: The controller will soon make its presence felt in FIFA 21 as well. For example, the right trigger, which is good for sprinting in FIFA 21, will become harder to press as the players get tired. This is great in that I’ll have a new excuse for why I keep losing in FIFA! And you can find out what else is in the next-gen upgrade of FIFA 21 here.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The release of the 6th generation in Pokémon GO is getting closer, and it’s time to take a first look at the starter Pokémon from the Kalos region. We present to you Igamaro, Fynx, Froxy, and their evolutions.
When does Gen 6 come out? Starting December 2nd, the first Pokémon of the 6th generation will appear in Pokémon GO. Niantic has already announced 17 monsters that will appear. Among them are also the 3 starters and their evolutions.
To give you an overview of the new starters, we show you here the stats and usability of Igamaro, Fynx, Froxy, and their evolutions.
Igamaro, Igastarnish, and Brigaron
Here are the stats: We take a look at the stats of the final evolution Brigaron:
Attack stat: 201
Defense stat: 204
HP stat: 204
Maximum CP: 2954
Brigaron is worth it: The grass starter can be compared to Chelterrar from Gen 4. The stats are similar, and the attacks can also be compared.
With Brigaron, you get a solid grass attacker that is also usable in PvP mode. If it learns the community day attack Flora-Statue, then Brigaron could become really useful.
Fynx, Rutena, and Fennexis
Here are the stats: We take a look at the stats of the final evolution Fennexis:
Attack stat: 230
Defense stat: 189
HP stat: 181
Maximum CP: 3059
Fennexis is worth it: The fire starter can be compared to Charizard. The stats are similar, and Fennexis could become a good alternative among fire attackers. However, it doesn’t compare to the top attackers like Reshiram or Lavados – not even with the potential community day attack Lohekanonade.
Here are the stats: We take a look at the stats of the final evolution Quajutsu:
Attack stat: 233
Defense stat: 152
HP stat: 176
Maximum CP: 2654
Quajutsu is worth it: Among the water starters, Quajutsu has the highest attack stat. However, its disadvantage is its fragility, as its HP and especially defense stats are low. It deals a lot of damage, but also takes damage quickly.
There is also an alternate form of Quajutsu, namely Ash’s Quajutsu. In this form, the Pokémon could become significantly stronger.
If you want an overview of really strong monsters from Gen 6, then check this out:
Let’s remember our first MMORPG experiences together. Tell us what made these games so special for you.
Do you know what I like to do when it’s cold and wet outside? Remember the good old days. For example, all the cool games I used to play. Do you remember your first real MMORPG? I bet you do. That one game that was so big and overwhelming that it kept you captivated longer than all the others.
Each of us multiplayer gamers has that one MMORPG that drew us into the genre. It had the magic back then that hardly any other game has been able to convey since.
We love to remember that one game, and no one can take that away from us. The reasons may be completely different.
The first real MMO experience with other people
Exploring a huge new world
Challenging dungeons and raids that you could tackle with friends
Unforgettable triumphs and epic large-scale battles in PvP
Complete market dominance as the one great crafter on the server that everyone must worship
Meeting new people with whom you still keep in touch and are friends many years later
On MeinMMO you will also find more exciting articles about MMORPGs:
The list could go on endlessly, as we all have our own preferences and priorities. Accordingly, the things that made our first MMORPG special to us are also different.
So go ahead: It’s Saturday, everything outside is closed. The perfect time to indulge in some memories.
Tell us here on MeinMMO what your first MMORPG was that truly enchanted you. Did you stumble upon it by chance, or did a friend invite you? What captivated you about the game and made it a special experience?
Write it in the comments!
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