Genshin Impact brings more and more new characters that you can play. A new trailer now introduces Xinyan.
Who is Xinyan? That Xinyan would soon come to Genshin Impact is known from numerous leaks. For a long time, little was known about the character itself.
She is a musician from Liyue, completely devoted to rock’n’roll. The rocking genre is still quite rare in the harbor city, and Xinyan is therefore more part of the avant-garde of rock. She is indeed the only one who plays rock’n’roll in Liyue.
In the trailer, she offers the game character to take her on a world tour around Teyvat to share her love for rock with others. You can watch the trailer here:
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What can Xinyan? In the trailer, it is clear that Xinyan is a fire character who wields a claymore. Thus, she is at least from the perspective of the strong character Diluc.
Thanks to the leaks, there is some information about Xinyan’s abilities. Here are the names of her skills:
Normal / Charge Attack – Dance on Fire
Elemental Skill – Sweeping Fervor
Elemental Burst – Riff Revolution
For her Elemental Burst, she summons her guitar and unleashes a large area attack. The radius of the attack seems to be quite large, which should be good for larger groups of enemies.
It is possible that the banner for Xinyan will come along with Zhongli.
When will Xinyan be available? The banner for Xinyan is expected to arrive on November 30 along with Zhongli. She is one of the 4 characters announced for update 1.1. Currently, Tartaglia and Diona are available.
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), you have the opportunity to become rich through stolen goods. One player did this for 5 years because he set his mind on an achievement and became a millionaire in the process.
The Reddit post titled “After 5 years, I completed the Black Market Mogul achievement!” received 2.3k upvotes from the community and quite a few comments. There, the thieving Khajiit explains why he did it.
Lots of Gold and a Rare Achievement
What kind of achievement is this? The Reddit user became a millionaire because he set his mind on the rare achievement Black Market Mogul. According to the website eso-database.com, less than 1% of players have achieved this success in ESO.
The goal of this achievement is to sell stolen items worth 1,000,000 gold to fences. You can commit pickpocketing, loot chests and cabinets, murder the populace, and much more.
This involves a great deal of time investment, as depending on skill, you can only sell up to 140 items to a fence per day. If caught, you lose your stolen goods, and a bounty is placed. With so much stolen goods or murders, this can also be in the three-digit range.
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Here you can see the achievement and the beautiful color you get for it
Why did he want it so badly? For completing this achievement, you receive a measly 50 achievement points and no title. The effort seems not really worth it at first. However, you get the beautiful color Smuggler’s Violet, which jotaEHequis desperately wanted.
The Reddit user admits that it could have obviously gone faster than over a 5-year period. However, he plays rather casually and has also taken a few breaks:
It’s not hard, just time-consuming. I took breaks here and there, so it took 5 years. I’m sure if you stay at home during lockdown, you can do it in a month.
He has nevertheless shown impressive perseverance by consistently working towards his million in stolen goods over these 5 years. A leisurely farmer, like one of our 5 stereotype player types from ESO.
The Community is Here to Help
What does the community say? The post received a lot of upvotes, and most players congratulate jotaEHequis. Many are interested in the cool new color and especially the outfit of the stylish Khajiit. Additionally, some are motivated to dedicate themselves to the achievement:
This is literally the outfit with the best colors I’ve ever seen in ESO. I’m jealous. I want the achievement myself and am about 15% of the way there. If I play the game for another 25 years, I should be able to do it…
Thus, the community divides into two camps. As noted in the quote, there are players who take their time with the achievement. They just sell everything they can get their hands on. Other players, however, work more actively towards the achievement and happily share their strategies on Reddit:
If you sell items to the fence, prioritize those with higher rarity. There is a daily cap of 140 items you can sell (but only with the highest skill level, otherwise it’s only about 50) and if you focus on the rarer items, you can make as much gold as possible before reaching the limit.
Some users report that they became a millionaire with stolen items in under a month. The thieving Khajiit who created the post can, however, be satisfied and just glad to have accumulated this huge pile of gold.
Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone have been fighting for the throne in the battle royale genre for some time now. The CoD pro Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff recently jumped back into Fortnite and explains why it currently holds the lead.
Who is the pro? Nickmercs works as a content creator for the famous FaZe Clan and is one of the largest streamers on Twitch. According to sullygnome , he is among the top 15 channels with the most followers on the platform and is also very active on YouTube. Previously, he was a pro gamer himself.
For several months, he primarily creates content for the battle royale Warzone. Recently, he presented a setup for the CR-56 AMAX that is apparently so good that other pros asked him to delete the video.
Nickmercs built a large part of his fame earlier through Fortnite before switching to Warzone. Now he is playing Fortnite again and points out what makes it better than the Call of Duty competitor.
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In this video, Nickmercs compares Fortnite with Warzone.
“Things don’t look so good with Call of Duty”
This is what makes Fortnite better than Warzone: According to Nickmercs, the main advantage of Fortnite over Warzone is the frequency of updates. There is always something new coming, and there is always something in the works:
Listen, the current state over at Call of Duty doesn’t look good. A big update was supposed to come in December and we haven’t heard anything about it. Really not good. […]
In contrast, huge updates and map changes are right ahead for Fortnite, even before Christmas.
What’s the reason? Nickmercs does not provide a specific explanation for his observation. One reason could be the release of the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Although it is from a different development studio, Cold War, Modern Warfare, and Warzone share content and even progress.
A new Season 1 has already been announced in Warzone, starting on December 10 and closely related to CoD: Cold War. However, it is still not clear what all will come – which is probably what Nickmercs is referring to in his video. The roadmap only mentions a “secret Warzone experience.”
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In the new trailer for Patch 5.4 of Final Fantasy XIV, there are some cool details hidden that are not immediately noticeable. Here are the 5 most exciting ones.
What does Patch 5.4 bring? In the Live Letter from producer Yoshida, which we streamed yesterday on MeinMMO, a lot of new content for the upcoming Patch 5.4 was announced.
Continuation of the story
New raid boss battles
Dungeons
Adjustments to combat and crafter jobs
The patch will be released on December 8, and the trailer for it has already been shown. In this trailer, there are some exciting pieces of information hidden that are not immediately visible. Here are 5 of them.
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Warning: This article contains spoilers for the story of FFXIV.
Ala Mhigo is burning
Even though it is the first shot seen in the trailer, this detail is still easy to overlook if you focus all your attention on the Ascian in the middle.
Yes, Ala Mhigo is burning. If you look at the location where the new Ascian Fandaniel strides, you quickly notice that it is the Royal Menagerie.
And just like in the addon “Stormblood”, we have a huge dragon setting the roof of the royal palace of Ala Mhigo on fire. Although the new dragon has a few more tentacles in its face than Shinryu.
Note the very suspicious spike in its chest…
Its complete design is heavily oriented towards the darkness and aesthetics of the Unsundered. It looks like a boss you could encounter in the Void Ark. And the likelihood is high that it was summoned by Fandaniel.
It is possible that this is a new Primordial. A hint that could support this is the short scene showing an Ala Mhigo NPC with glowing blue eyes (Timestamp: 1:41). This is usually a sign that he has been enslaved by a Primordial.
Whether that is true or not. In any case, we can assume that Ala Mhigo will be attacked again.
Ascian Mitron appears
The new Ascian Fandaniel has presented himself to us more than extensively, but there is still another “new” Ascian shown in the trailer.
This is Mitron, one of the two Ascians who have schemed their intrigues in the first shard world. He is recognizable by his mark, which belongs to the Esper Chaos.
Due to some lore statements from the “Shadowbringers” addon, fans believed that both Mitron and his partner Loghrif are dead. They were eliminated by Ardbert and his friends, which ultimately led to the Flood of Light.
Is Mitron and thus Loghrif not as dead as one might have presumed? Although the trailer at the moment he is shown is pretty dark, it is still clear that Eden and the large crystal are in the background.
This also means that the Ascian will have a direct connection to the Eden storyline and thus to Ryne and Gaia.
Are we traveling back in time?
The trailer repeatedly drops hints that we could travel through time again. There is the world of darkness, which was originally the 13th shard world and is prominently presented in the trailer.
One of the bosses we will fight in the raid is the Cloud of Darkness, which many will already know from the Crystal Tower raid. However, here it is much smaller, almost as if it were its weaker form.
Another hint was hidden in the environment of a battlefield in the trailer. During another boss fight, it seems we are in the area of the Crystarium at a specific spot:
The reddit user Blazen_Fury found and compared the spot from the trailer.
However, in the trailer, you can see parts of buildings that are missing or destroyed on the current map. Fans therefore speculate that the players will be sent back in time here.
A third hint from the trailer is the ticking clocks at the very end. This refers to the background of Eden, which originally comes from FFVIII.
In FFVIII, the characters fight against a witch who will erase all life through time compression. A fan theory currently suggests that in FFXIV, Gaia will take on this role. After all, many of her abilities revolve around the manipulation of time.
More cool lore info about FFXIV can be found in our articles:
Before you continue reading, another warning. There are heavy spoilers for the next boss from the raid.
Well hidden in the trailer is the hint for the true identity of the new wolf opponent from the Eden raid. This opponent apparently did not always look so monstrous and beastly.
In a brief shot in the trailer, you can see the beast standing on its hind legs and drawing a glowing red sword. It is this sword that gives us a hint as to who the beast might be.
The same sword is wielded by the NPC Cylva, whom you encounter during some Shadowbringers side quests. She was once a companion of Ardbert but betrayed him.
Cylva originally hails from the 13th shard world, known to us as the world of darkness. She was one of the Warriors of Light who were supposed to save the world, but she failed.
Due to the promises of the Ascians Mitron and Loghrif, she believed that betraying Ardbert and the Flood of Light could save her own world. In the end, she was defeated and has been wandering as a spirit for 100 years in the first shard world.
Whether she is indeed the one transforming into the boss monster will be revealed on December 8.
Exciting boss opponents
There are also a number of bosses that are shown in the trailer but are not elaborated on. However, they carry some cool lore implications if they turn out to be what fans suspect.
The first of these bosses resembles a form of the Ascians. We recognize this form from the fight against Lahabrea-Igeyorhm or from a cutscene from version 1.0.
An Ascian? Or something else
Interestingly, the battlefield here looks like the new area of Bozja, which will be arriving with 5.45. Therefore, it seems rather unlikely that this is a true Ascian. They have not been tied into the Bozja storyline so far.
Another interesting but unknown boss also appears to originate from the new Bozja dungeon. With its 4 arms, it strongly resembles Ravana, but otherwise looks completely different.
Some fans on reddit speculate that this might be the Primordial Asura from earlier FF games. The number of arms would certainly fit. However, Asura also has several faces, which cannot be seen in this shot. Therefore, it is difficult to say if this theory is grounded.
Lastly, there is a small boss that is only shown on screen for a few seconds. It appears in the scene when the Blue Mage in the trailer uses the kick from Suzaku. The character’s name is Gogo, and he originally comes from FFV.
Later in FFVI, he becomes a playable character. You meet him in the World of Ruins, and you can recruit him into your party. His special ability allows him to replicate the actions of party members. Therefore, he fits well with the Blue Mage job theme.
What cool or exciting details did you find in the trailer? Let us know in the comments!
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands introduces many new features that players will first have to get to know. One of them is just an extension of a well-known feature from the past: the Mission Table. You probably haven’t used it properly until now.
What is this feature? The Mission Table is one of the first things you unlock when you play the campaign of your respective Covenant. It grants you access to various missions (“Adventures”) where your companions can return with experience or loot.
The feature is already known from Warlords of Draenor, where the table was introduced, and has carried through every expansion since. If you wish, you can even start the missions on the go with the WoW Companion App and observe them.
How do I unlock the table? To gain access to the new Mission Table, you first need the corresponding upgrade in your Covenant’s Sanctum. It costs 500 Anima and a Redeemed Soul. It will be unlocked during your Covenant campaign anyway for progress.
What have I done wrong so far? Now, with the new expansion Shadowlands, the table has received new functions. You need to place your troops, who will then fight against enemies, almost like in an autobattler like Teamfight Tactics.
What many players don’t know: Troops that are not heroes can be placed multiple times. Standard fighters and healers can thus appear more frequently when you pull them from the selection of available troops for your mission.
This is actually explained in the game. However, there are many veterans who know the Mission Table from old expansions and skip the tutorial because of this. After all, these are “familiar” mechanics…
What use is this to me? Many of you have probably wondered why you find so many elite adventures at your Mission Table that are so difficult to complete. With only three or four participants, they are nearly impossible.
You can simply place the same troops multiple times. With a distribution like here, Niya even distributes a buff for everyone.
Many players assumed that they needed to level their companions or find new ones. But if you just place multiple troops and pay a little attention to positioning, you can easily complete even difficult missions. This way you get better and sometimes even rare rewards.
That this is possible was partly unknown in the community, as you can see from the comments on wowhead. There, the user Silverhistle writes: “Well, that changes everything. People are probably wondering why their elite missions keep failing.”
MyMMO author Jürgen Horn is currently being drawn to a game as if by magic, neglecting all other games harshly. Find out here why Assassin’s Creed Valhalla excites the Vikings fan Jürgen so much and why this solo game could also be an optimal MMO.
But currently neither the MMORPG ESO captivates me nor does the otherwise great season of Apex Legends entice me. And the entertaining campaign of CoD Cold War is still not completed.
The reason is the game Assassins Creed Valhalla. A game I have been eagerly waiting for months and whose release date I have marked on my calendar.
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If you like Vikings and Last Kingdom, you can’t miss this
Here’s why I like Valhalla so much: If the undercut and the thick Thor’s hammer around my neck haven’t caught your attention yet, I want to say that I’m a big Viking fan and therefore also appreciate series like Vikings and Last Kingdom very much.
If you have a typical episode in mind and immediately dive into Valhalla afterward, you hardly notice any difference. The visuals, the soundtrack, and the entire presentation scream “Vikings!”
Ivar the Boneless is also a bit crazy in Valhalla.
But unlike in the series, I experience everything myself here and can explore as the stoic Viking warrior Eivor in medieval England, facing off against people like the crazy Ivar, the stoic Ubba, the ambitious Harald Finehair, or the cunning King Alfred of Wessex.
The game perfectly captures the atmosphere of this rough time and its inhabitants, mixing it all again with a healthy dose of fantasy, as gods like Allfather Odin and terrible monsters from mythology appear.
But as an MMO fan, I am especially fascinated by the structure of the game. It corresponds roughly to what I expect from a perfect open-world MMO, and when you embrace this “MMO-like” presentation, the virtual saga is a lot more fun for me!
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla reminds me of the open-world MMO I would like to have
Here’s why AC Valhalla could be an optimal MMO: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is by no means the predecessor Odyssey with Vikings instead of Spartans. Because while Odyssey was a classic RPG with dozens of quests, Valhalla has only a few main tasks. All side activities are not quests, but small, entertaining events. You can play them as if the game were an MMO.
Here’s why the quests are so good: The game takes the path that the MMORPG Guild Wars 2 also takes. I always particularly enjoyed when dynamic events occur on the map and you either participate or you don’t. This removes the stressful urgency from the game, that you must talk to that obnoxious NPC with the question mark over their head right now.
This always annoys me because I actually want to do the quest, but maybe not immediately. But the question mark forces me!
The world events in Valhalla are a real highlight. Here a warrior asks why he has a headache. Should we tell him the truth?
In GW2 or now Valhalla, this is not so. If I suddenly see a farmer complaining about a rat plague during my stroll through England, I can simply ignore the fellow and continue because the main story involving an exiled Viking princess is more interesting to me right now. Since he doesn’t have an annoying question mark over his head, I don’t feel compelled to help him immediately.
Or I can decide to stop and listen to the farmer’s whining. If I find the matter appealing, I can seek help from the neighbor lady. She is, after all, the early medieval equivalent of the crazy cat lady and hoards a horde of wild cats in her house. Once I persuade the old hag to let “Freya’s Hosts” out, the rat plague is also dealt with.
All these events go quickly and easily, and usually have a funny or surprising punchline. In this regard, they also remind me of the sometimes grand quests from my favorite MMORPG ESO, only the developers at Valhalla managed to keep everything short and concise without sacrificing quality. I would wish for something like that for the sometimes very lengthy ESO quests as well.
These picturesque regions invite exploration.
Here’s why exploring is so much fun: The open structure of quests and achievements in the game makes me really want to completely discover this wonderful game world. I definitely want to know what lies behind the next hill.
Oh, an old watchtower with a viewpoint! I’ll take that one too. Ooh, from up there I see ancient Roman ruins on the horizon! There’s definitely something to be had there! And over to the west is an ancient stone circle; there’s surely something mystical going on!
Raids would be optimal coop content: In other aspects of the game, I always think to myself, “How cool would that be as multiplayer content?” This becomes especially evident with the raids, which are also called “Raid.”
With the ship, you can also raid monasteries and places near the water. That would be optimal coop content.
This involves a special event where you raid a monastery or castle and, together with other Vikings, loot all the treasures you can find on site. Since the NPC Vikings actively help and fight enemies alongside us and break open doors or chests with us, a cool MMO feeling arises here even without players.
If Valhalla were a real MMO, you could set up the raid like a heist in GTA V. At least it feels a bit like that.
Why Assassin’s Creed Valhalla can’t be an MMO?
All these aspects would fit perfectly into an MMO like ESO. Medieval England during the time of the Viking invasion would also be the perfect setting. There’s something for explorers and PvE fans, and those who want to go raiding can indulge in PvP.
The main story would be told through elaborate dialogues like in ESO or Guild Wars, and since Valhalla also incorporates mystical elements into the game, beings like trolls, giants, Valkyries, or dwarves would not be a problem.
For endgame raids, one could even travel to Asgard or other mythical regions like Jötunheim or Muspelheim.
Also, there would be enough space for extensive role-play and the opportunity to write one’s own stories. A housing system where you can build your own Viking settlement already exists in Valhalla.
If Ubisoft ever turns its Assassin’s Creed series into an MMO, I hope it will be called “Valhalla Online” and align with games like GTA V.
In the Weekend League, the toughest competition in FIFA 21, meta players rule. If you want to keep up and aim for many victories, you can’t avoid meta players. We show you which cards are particularly worthwhile.
What are these cards? These cards are particularly popular in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team and dominate especially the Weekend League. This is because the cards fit perfectly with the current gameplay of FIFA 21 and provide exactly the right values for their positions.
Therefore, you will often encounter such or similar players in the Weekend League and should also rely on meta players for better results.
These meta cards are particularly strong
These are the cards we show you: We present to you here meta cards that, at this current time (11/28/2020), represent particularly good options in the Weekend League.
Federico Valverde
This is how strong Valverde is: Valverde is a midfielder with good values in really every area. But especially in speed, dribbling, and physicality, the player excels. Thus, he is an all-rounder that you can even play as a CDM. A rarity, especially for the price.
This is the cost of the card: You can currently get the midfielder for about 11,000 coins (PS4).
Marcus Rashford
This is how strong Rashford is: The gold card of Marcus Rashford is the ideal solution for the left wing in the Weekend League. He is incredibly fast, extremely skilled in dribbling, and has a fantastic finishing ability. Additionally, he has 5-star skill moves, 4-star weak foot, and an outstanding stamina rating of 87.
If you can afford him and he fits into your team, you should definitely get this card.
This is the cost of the card: However, Rashford is not cheap. Currently, you must spend 245,000 coins on PS4 for him.
Ousmane Dembélé
This is how strong Dembélé is: Why Dembélé is a fantastic addition to your team we have already explained here. To summarize briefly: He is incredibly fast, completely two-footed, skilled in dribbling, and not too expensive.
This is the cost of the card: Currently, you can buy the card for around 9,500 coins (PS4) on the transfer market.
Ferland Mendy
This is how strong Mendy is: Fast full-backs are extremely important in FIFA 21 and especially in this area, Mendy does not let you down. He is very quick and has outstanding physical values. Everything a meta full-back needs right now. However, this also reflects in the price.
This is the cost of the card: Mendy is a very expensive 83-rated card, as he currently costs a hefty 98,000 coins (PS4).
Joe Gomez
This is how strong Gomez is: The values of Joe Gomez leave little to be desired, as he is fast enough to catch up with most forwards and his physical and defensive values help to stop them. The only problem: the high price.
This is the cost of the card: You currently have to lay down 79,000 coins (PS4) for Joe Gomez.
Heung Min Son
This is how strong Son is: The former Hamburger is very popular in FUT 21 and not without reason. Son’s values are beyond any doubt and offer everything you could wish for from a winger. Highlights are the extreme speed, the very strong shooting stats, and the high dribbling values.
But especially the 5-star weak foot makes Son so dangerous in front of goal.
This is the cost of the card: For this top card, around 87,000 coins (PS4) are currently due.
Timo Werner
This is how strong Werner is: The gold card of Timo Werner is embedded in many teams in the attack and is hardly to be thought away from there. Because Werner does primarily one thing: score goals. His immense speed and fantastic shooting and dribbling values help him with this.
If you can afford him, he definitely needs to be in your team. Goals are guaranteed.
This is the cost of the card: For a player of this class, the required 110,000 coins (PS4) are quite reasonable.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, players use bridges to propel themselves across the map. This allows them to reach even areas that are not yet accessible in the game.
What is going on? In the story of Red Dead Redemption 2, you play as Arthur Morgan, who experiences many exciting stories on the expansive map. Away from these missions, the vast world invites exploration. A bridge glitch is currently a hot topic among the community’s cowboys. It works in the online mode of RDR 2, which is now becoming a standalone.
When you shoot the suspension bridge with throwable weapons, it begins to shake uncontrollably. If you then touch the wobbly thing, it propels you through the air for kilometers.
How does the bridge glitch in RDR 2 work?
This is how it looks: On Twitter, Emma Kent from Eurogamer shows how this glitch looks in action. First, she throws a throwing knife at the wooden structure, which immediately starts to wobble. Another knife flies toward the bridge.
And just moments later, your character is flying through the air. She overcomes mountains and rivers. In just a few seconds, she covers several kilometers with remarkable athleticism.
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Eventually, there comes a point in the air where the catapult effect stops. The character realizes that it is going downhill now, flails wildly with her arms in the air, screams, and uncontrollably spins around her own axis.
Although the fall from what feels like 100 meters ends with a crash on hard stone, she survives.
How do you do it? To glitch the bridge, it’s best to take a tomahawk or a throwing knife and throw it at the third or fourth plank (counting from the outside). You will find the bridge west of McFarlane’s Ranch. You will see two bridges there – the southern one is the one with the glitch.
The YouTube channel OnlyPVPCat investigated and tried the glitch. It turned out that you can even be catapulted into the air with your horse when the bridge glitch is activated.
In the video, the YouTuber shows that jumps to various heights are possible. However, you can also completely fall through the map’s textures. A larger group cannot be catapulted at the same time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLHjvRS5Rpk
The glitch was apparently discovered by Reddit user jaitom16, who posted a clip of it on Reddit on November 23rd .
Players get to Mexico: Through the bridge glitch, players can even reach places that were not intended for a visit.
On reddit, user BlackPearlCalvus said, “With teamwork and the bridge glitch, we managed to get my buddy to Mexico and onto the fort.”
User TurboTavia compared the place outside the map where he landed to a set from Star Wars (via reddit).
This is what it looks like outside the map of RDR 2
Have you ever glitched out of the map of Red Dead Redemption 2 and discovered something cool there? Let us know in the comments on MeinMMO and share it with us.
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Shadowlands, the latest expansion for World of Warcraft, has been live for a few days now. Right from the start, there are eight new dungeons for players to explore. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has checked them all out and now shares his personal conclusion.
As a prelude: I find all the new dungeons from Shadowlands really well designed. Only two of them annoy me a bit: The Other Side and The Bloodied Depths, which is mainly due to some bugs that have made the mechanics unplayable.
After I quickly leveled up to level 60 – although not exactly in three hours – I visited all the dungeons. Three of them particularly stood out in my memory.
If you start looking at the new content of Shadowlands this weekend or later, you should definitely pay a little more attention to my Top 3 and take a look. It’s worth it!
By the way: Each dungeon is assigned to an area and thus one of the four covenants of Shadowlands. Members of this covenant can interact with special items in “their” dungeons, giving the whole experience around the instances a certain uniqueness.
Rank 3: Halls of Atonement
What kind of dungeon is this? The Halls of Atonement are located in the east of Revendreth and are one of the two instances of the Venthyr. They are the place where Anima is extracted from the torment of souls and possibly even the place where you can see Garrosh in the “Afterlife” cinematic of Revendreth.
After you complete the Revendreth campaign, you will find the Steward as the final boss in this dungeon. He has settled there after driving out the Accuser in order to collect Anima for his own plans.
What makes the Halls so special? Primarily, I’m captivated by the aesthetics of this dungeon. The Victorian Gothic style of Revendreth is already something I really like, and the dark atmosphere only enhances that.
In the Halls of Atonement, this is even more pronounced. The dungeon begins in a spacious courtyard in front of a creepy church, which is flooded with blood-red light coming through tinted glass.
Inside, there are hundreds of candles, dark walls, creepy altars, entire chapels, jagged door arches, and windows adorned in a vampiric style. Some of my characters will join the Venthyr just for the reward armor, which is why the aesthetics of the Halls managed to elevate the dungeon to third place.
Nice altar for a bloody mass.
Gothic towers are just awesome!
A whole chapel in the dungeon.
Bloody boss fight in a dark red.
The final boss stands on a nice balcony with statues.
The view and background fit great too.
Even the courtyard has something special.
I want these windows in my apartment!
Rank 2: The Mists of Tirna Scithe
What kind of dungeon is this? The Mists of Tirna Scithe are located in the west of Ardenweald and belong to the Night Fae. In fact, they are an impenetrable veil in which souls can get lost forever. However, since the Anima drought, something has been going terribly wrong here.
Many beings of the forest are trying to claim the remaining power of the mists, and even the Drust, a people of dark sorcerers and druids known from Battle for Azeroth, are causing havoc here.
Interestingly, the Mists of Tirna Scithe is the only dungeon in Shadowlands with only three bosses. All others have four – except for the Theater of Pain.
The Ultimate Compendium to WoW: Shadowlands
148 pages of guides for new and returning players, including a XXL poster. Everything you need to know about dungeons, the new covenants, Torghast, and classes practically at hand.
What makes it so special? The Mists tell an interesting, small story and link back to the old addon BFA. For a story lover like me, it’s nice to think about what the Drust are doing in Ardenweald and in this dungeon. Will we even see Gorak Tul again?
What makes the instance really good is a single mechanic: the Mist Labyrinth. After the first boss, you have to fight your way through several mist walls and select the correct one from several options. If you fail, the entire group has to start over.
To solve this, players should communicate, because a single mistake can set the whole group back. Various patterns must be recognized, which later also become important during the boss.
Which way is the right one? This mechanic makes the dungeon really cool.
Already in the beta, the Mists were my favorite dungeon and I knew back then that you would hate it. However, the mechanics seem to have been slightly toned down, or it simply becomes easier with enough practice to discover the right patterns, which is why it only ranks second.
What kind of dungeon is this? Right in the center of Maldraxxus stands the Theater of Pain, one of the instances of the Necrolords and one of the dungeons that you can only enter when you reach level 60.
The Necrolords are known for appreciating strength, and they eliminate weakness through combat. The Theater of Pain is just such a place where you must prove that you are indeed the best fighters of the Shadowlands.
With five bosses, the Theater of Pain is the largest dungeon in Shadowlands regarding fights. After all, you must prove that you are really, really the best of the best!
What makes the Theater so special? Even though the aesthetics and story of the dungeon are already pretty cool, it’s the mechanics within that made me place the Theater of Pain on the throne.
Particularly, two bosses stood out in my memory: Gorechop and Xav the Unstoppable. Gorechop is a monstrosity you must face in the basement and fights with hooks like its relatives in Azeroth.
The fight against Gorechop has a twist. Many actually, to be precise.
However, he doesn’t pull you towards him as usual with his hooks; instead, he lets them hang from the ceiling like curtains in the quite small room and combs through them. Those who get hit are pushed to the edge and into the harmful soup. This adds enormous dynamism to the fight.
Xav is even cooler. The fight actually only takes place on a small platform. However, Xav sends two players into the fighting pit below him once he has 100 energy. There, they must fight, which brings additional mechanics:
every second “Glorious Combat” stacks, increasing taken damage by 3%
the winner receives “Glorified” and deals 10% more damage for 20 seconds
the loser receives “Bloody Beaten” and deals 10% less damage for 20 seconds
if there is no winner after 45 seconds, both players receive the “Cowardice” debuff and deal 10% less damage for 20 seconds
after the fight, both players return to the battle with full health
Anyone aiming for performance may sacrifice a player so that the stronger can kill the boss faster. But damn, it’s so much fun to beat each other during a boss fight! I’ve rarely had so much fun in a dungeon.
PvP in the middle of the dungeon: Here I’m fighting with a guild mate after I previously beat our warlock.
It is possible that the mechanics in mythic mode or in Mythic+ will change again, but they remain cool anyway. I think: Wow has done a lot right here.
If you want to hear an assessment of Shadowlands in general, listen to our podcast on MeinMMO. I discuss there with editor and WoW newbie Leya Jankowski and GameStar community manager Marylin Marx about the different features of the new expansion and whether it’s still worth starting in WoW after 16 years. You can find the podcast here with us, on Spotify and iTunes.
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Shooter expert Sven Galitzki from MeinMMO considers Destiny 2: Beyond Light a really good, successful expansion despite the rocky start and criticism after 2 weeks, which only reveals what it truly contains later on.
New activities such as Imperium hunts or legendary Lost Sectors
What to expect in the article: In this article, I will specifically take a closer look at the “Beyond Light” expansion and its contents while trying to spoil as little as possible of the story or content. The ongoing Season 12 and its content are not the focus here.
About the author: Sven has been working at MeinMMO since 2018 and has intensively managed the shooter category as an author and responsible expert since then.
He is a Destiny fan from the very beginning and has spent a lot of time in both parts of the franchise. If there is a game that will always have a place in his heart, it is Destiny. However, countless hours in various “Call of Duty” installments, as well as the Division and Battlefield series also make up his portfolio.
Beyond Light – A lot of criticism at launch
How the launch went: The launch of Beyond Light did not go optimally – even if it was very successful. Initially, there were technical difficulties at launch – especially with the servers. On the first day, many Guardians, myself included, couldn’t even play properly. Additionally, many PC players complained about performance issues after the release.
Overall, the diversity of new weapons and armor was criticized. There simply wasn’t enough new content to compensate for the massive loss of previous equipment. In short: too little new loot.
Except for armor pieces, there was no refresh among the vendors, with the new armors essentially just reskins of a set.
Beyond Light has been out for more than 2 weeks now – time for a conclusion
This is how I see Beyond Light after 2 weeks
To preface: Even though I had my doubts and concerns at the beginning – I now see Beyond Light as a good, successful expansion in its own right. I even consider it really good. Although this only becomes apparent after 2 weeks. However, it is overshadowed in my opinion by some fundamental, partly questionable decisions made in Destiny 2, preventing it from shining as brightly as it actually deserves.
For example, the unpopular weapon retirement is not a feature of Beyond Light – even though the expansion was heavily criticized for it and still is to some extent. This is actually a fundamental decision made for Destiny 2, introduced alongside Beyond Light. Even if you do not buy the new expansion, your existing equipment will thus be partially affected.
Similarly, the missing content that has rotated into the Destiny Content Vault with the release of Beyond Light. It is not Beyond Light that removed this content. This was also a fundamental design decision implemented alongside the release of the new expansion in an update, paving the way for the next years of Destiny 2. However, it is not part of the expansion.
The criticism may indeed be justified in these areas – but it relates to Destiny 2 as a whole, as a complete package, and not specifically to the new expansion alone.
New quests are available from the Exo Stranger, among others
What happened after launch: Beyond Light did not reveal all its contents and details immediately at launch. That’s why I also waited longer with my conclusion. The approximate scope of the new expansion only became truly apparent after 2 weeks.
For example, some new content and quests went live, the story progressed, and the new raid launched. The new Stasis power can now be unlocked in full. Additionally, Bungie has responded to the biggest criticism by enlarging the relevant weapon loot pool. Moreover, the initially still somewhat grim mood around Beyond Light has improved. Many now find the expansion itself really successful – myself included.
What I find great
The story: I really find the story of Beyond Light compelling. The campaign is well and engagingly told, offering not only black and white but also shades of gray. It brings back one of the coolest characters of the series with the Exo Stranger and explains many fascinating connections in Destiny.
You will experience some of the best story moments in Destiny 2. It will be the first time in a long while that I will be playing all 3 characters extensively – not just to unlock Stasis.
Beyond Light takes place on the frozen moon Europa
New location: The new location on the Jupiter moon Europa is really well done. The icy moon with its high-tech research facilities, ruins of the Golden Age, and snowstorms is not only beautiful to look at but also offers much for the explorer’s heart.
I must confess that even after 2 weeks I am still discovering new things there and have not missed the removed locations even in the slightest. In short: Europa has quickly become my new favorite location.
Stasis: The new element Stasis is also a lot of fun for me. Yes, in PvP it can be a bit frustrating, but in PvE I honestly haven’t even thought about the old focuses and supers. I was almost exasperated when I had to switch the focus for the “powerful reward” in the strike playlist, otherwise, I have been consistently using Stasis.
New raid: Especially the new raid has become a true highlight in my opinion – both visually and in terms of gameplay and rewards.
For me, this is finally a raid that I can play extensively with all 3 characters. Whether it’s for the cool armors, the great weapons, the powerful raid exotic, or simply because the Deep Stone Crypt finally combines what appeals to me the most visually and gameplay-wise.
The focus is more on chaotic action and the individual player. Basically, everyone in the team has something important, something exciting to do. The difficulty is set in such a way that raid newcomers will be more forgiven. Even if you’ve been put off by raids before – definitely check this one out.
Here are 2 of the new exotics from Beyond Light – the helmet Mask of Bakris and the sniper Cloudstrike
Scope: Even though I find the new content from Beyond Light largely great: the scope is limited. Especially regarding one of the most important aspects – the loot. Even with the raid weapons and the new guns from Season 12, there is too little new equipment for my taste, which becomes even more significant in light of Sunsetting (weapon retirement).
Highlight of Beyond Light is not for everyone: It is evident that a lot of effort has gone into the new raid, which will traditionally likely only be played by a relatively small part of the Guardian community. Thus, what I perceive as the biggest highlight of Beyond Light may not be visible to everyone – the same goes for some of the best weapons and armor pieces. For other Guardians, the contents of Beyond Light appear rather limited aside from the story.
Longevity: While the expansion is well-made and good, it will not keep players entertained for long due to its limited content. The seasons will have to support again – how well that succeeds remains to be seen.
This is what you can expect in the ongoing Season 12
Artificial stretch: On the new location, there are only 2 landing zones in the lower area of the map, which feel about 10 seconds apart in travel time. However, for many missions and quests, you need to go to the middle or upper area. This means you have to traverse these paths in full each time, making much of the content feel artificially elongated.
Balance: Bungie is still struggling to find the right balance with Stasis – especially in PvP. Although progress has been made, in my opinion, it is still not entirely successful.
Right now, Stasis essentially overshadows all previous focuses. Therefore, I hope that our old guardian powers receive an overhaul, as they now lag a bit behind Stasis in their current form, especially concerning the freedom in ability combinations.
Much remains the same: Even though the missions and quests tell cool stories – much of Beyond Light feels like Destiny in its usual form and offers little innovative aside from Stasis. The focus is back on bounties, with many tasks following the motto: “Go here and there and shoot so many enemies of such and such type with these and those weapons.”
Stasis is cool, but that’s still not enough to justify Beyond Light for everyone
Is Beyond Light worth it – and if so, for whom?
This is how I see it personally: Personally, I can answer this question with a clear yes. I see the new expansion as a good start into the now 4th year and a solid, new foundation for the coming year in Destiny 2 – whether and what Bungie ultimately makes of the seasons is another story.
This is because Beyond Light brings a really good story with memorable moments, a great new location, and the new Stasis element. And all of this has immense potential in my eyes. Additionally, Beyond Light also introduced a strong new raid, which may be among the best that Destiny has ever achieved in terms of this endgame activity.
All of this allows me to overlook some rather disappointing aspects of the new expansion – even though I still see a lot of potential for improvement.
For new players: I can confidently say the same – it is worth it. Yes, Destiny 2 has become smaller, currently offers less content than before Beyond Light. But Beyond Light is not to blame for this. It is the fundamental direction that Bungie has taken with Destiny 2 – whether one supports it or not.
And the expansion itself offers numerous new contents that new players are likely to enjoy and have fun with if they like the fundamental idea and general gameplay of Destiny 2. You can also get a free first impression through the free-to-play version Destiny 2: New Light.
For veterans and returnees: It depends on what you expect – especially generally from Destiny 2. Because in essence, Beyond Light brings more of what Destiny is all about – only in a fresh and, at times, improved or at least different form. And for some, that might be enough.
Check out the launch trailer for Destiny 2: Beyond Light:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdOvfMtHc4M&t=50s
So if Destiny 2 has generally appealed to you recently and you have enjoyed it in recent months, you will likely find enjoyment and some cool new adventures as a Guardian in Beyond Light – even though the game has noticeably shrunk. The action continues in the current Season 12 after the expansion.
But if you stopped because Destiny 2 itself wasn’t fun for you anymore and might have become too monotonous, Beyond Light may change little, if anything, for you. Yes, the new story is exciting, Stasis is cool, the new raid is really great. But whether I am doing a strike in the EDZ as a Nightstalker Hunter or roaming the snowy Europa through the Bray research facilities as a new Stasis Hunter with a new exotic … Destiny 2 remains at its core the same Destiny 2 you have always known.
In short: If you want more of what generally makes Destiny 2, you can confidently buy it and will likely be entertained well by Beyond Light for quite some time. If you expect an innovative breakthrough, a great directional change, or a completely revolutionary experience with Beyond Light, you might be disappointed.
What do you think about Beyond Light, now that some time has passed since the launch and many people have been able to form a good opinion? Is it worth your money? Or were you disappointed? What do you think about the future of Destiny 2?
In Pokémon GO the limited research with Nidoran (f) and Nidoran (m) is currently active. We show you here all the tasks and rewards you receive for the research.
What’s happening in Pokémon GO? Today, on November 28, 2020, there is a limited research in Pokémon GO with Nidoran (female) and Nidoran (male).
This is a one-day event. In the game, there are new researches that provide you encounters with Nidoran.
With luck, you might even encounter Shiny Nidoran. However, they are not new, as they have been catchable by trainers for years.
How long does the event last? The limited research with Nidoran (f and m) runs from 08:00 local time to 22:00 local time.
What do we show here? In line with the event, there are new limited research tasks which you can find in the Today overview in Pokémon GO. We show you here all quests and their rewards. This way, you can easily find out how long you want to participate and if it’s worth it for you.
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Nidoran Research: All Tasks
The tasks revolve around catching or sending Pokémon as well as special throws.
Nidoran Research 1/16
Task
Reward
Send 2 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Catch a Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Make 2 nice throws
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Poké Balls, and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 2/16
Task
Reward
Send a Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Catch 3 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Make a nice throw
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Nanab Berries, and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 3/16
Task
Reward
Use 2 Nanab Berries for catching Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Catch 2 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Make 3 nice throws
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Nanab Berries, and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 4/16
Task
Reward
Use 3 Nanab Berries for catching Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Catch 3 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Make a nice throw
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Poké Balls, and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 5/16
Task
Reward
Make 3 great throws
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Catch a Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Send 2 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Poké Balls, and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 6/16
Task
Reward
Make 2 great throws
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Catch 4 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Send 2 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Himmih Berries, and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 7/16
Task
Reward
Use 3 Himmih Berries for catching Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Catch 2 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Himmih Berries, and 750 XP.
Tip: Nidoran itself is Poison-type. If you have been diligently catching with Nanab Berries, you should now have more than enough candies to evolve Nidoran.
Nidoran Research 8/16
Task
Reward
Use 3 Himmih Berries for catching Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Catch 3 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, an encounter with Nidoran (f), and 750 XP.
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, an encounter with Nidoran (m), and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 10/16
Task
Reward
Make 2 nice curveball throws
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Catch 3 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Send a Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Ultra Balls, and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 11/16
Task
Reward
Make 3 nice throws in a row
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Catch 2 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Ultra Balls, and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 12/16
Task
Reward
Make 2 nice throws in a row
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Catch 3 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Nanab Berries, and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 13/16
Task
Reward
Use 2 Nanab Berries for the catching of Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Catch 2 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Make 2 curveball throws in a row
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, 10 Nanab Berries, and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 14/16
Task
Reward
Use 2 Nanab Berries for the catching of Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Catch 2 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Make 2 curveball throws in a row
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, an encounter with Nidoran (f), and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 15/16
Task
Reward
Make 3 great throws in a row
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Catch 2 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (m)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 750 Stardust, an encounter with Nidoran (m), and 750 XP.
Nidoran Research 16/16
Task
Reward
Make 2 great throws in a row
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Catch 3 Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Encounter with Nidoran (f)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks, you will receive 25 candies for Nidoran (m), 25 candies for Nidoran (f), and 3,000 XP.
Soon in Pokémon GO, it will go up to level 50. However, the level experience is changing for Niantic. You will no longer just earn experience points; you will have to complete tasks for each level-up.
With the new update “Steel Dawn,” Fallout 76 is receiving plenty of positive reviews on Steam. Has Bethesda finally achieved the long-awaited turnaround with NPCs and the return of the Steel Brotherhood?
At release, there were mixed opinions: When Fallout 76 was released on Steam in April 2020, the ratings were quite favorable at 73% positive. However, there was criticism.
At that time, players complained on Steam about the following:
People wanted a “Fallout 4 Multiplayer,” but then got Fallout 76.
A Steam reviewer is disappointed because Fallout 76 is not an “Open World” game like Fallout 4.
Wastelanders, one person hoped, should bring the epic depth of Fallout 4, but now only brought “typical MMO” quests.
In short: One criticism from players about Fallout 76 is that it is an MMO and not a single-player RPG.
MeinMMO editor-in-chief Gerd Schuhmann addressed the issue in April 2020 and pointed to the “Franchise Trap”.
Steel Dawn brings a turnaround in Steam ratings: The release of Steel Dawn caused a peak in Fallout 76 players on Steam. Except for the free weekend at the end of October, player numbers were just over 7,000. With the release on November 24, 2020, player numbers, according to steamdb.info, rose to 9,765.
The increase in player numbers has also had a positive effect on the Steam ratings of Fallout 76. As of November 27, 2020, the positive reviews from the last 30 days are at 85%, significantly above the average of all ratings, which is currently 77%.
Since the release of Steel Dawn, positive reviews are rising sharply.
What Steam users are saying about Fallout 76: The latest reviews for Fallout 76 on Steam show that more and more players are rediscovering the MMO and giving it a second chance. “Toxic_Pixie” writes in their review: “Love it more than I want to admit.” More elaborately, “Nagilum” addresses the poor start of Fallout 76, pointing out that it has now “become really good.” They explain further that both solo players and teams can have a lot of fun, and there is a very high replay value. They recommend Fallout 76 to every Fallout fan.
A large portion of the reviews positively highlights that Fallout 76 is a full-fledged multiplayer game after a long time, which is significantly more fun with friends.
What makes Steel Dawn so good? The new questline of the Steel Brotherhood is fun right from the start and is both challenging and varied. With Steel Dawn, the first part of the story was released, showing the Steel Brotherhood in its early era.
Other highlights include:
C.A.M.P. accommodations: For the first time, players can build their own Vault underground. The snapping function can be turned off, and items can be placed floating.
Improvement of survival mechanics: Hunger and thirst no longer have negative effects. There are bonuses on AP regeneration, max HP, and disease resistance once partially nourished and hydrated. When both bars are full, you gain +1 stamina and strength.
New weapons and armor: The new weapons plasma cutter, the Crusader pistol, and the hellstorm rocket launcher can be unlocked during the questline and modded as desired.
In preparation for Season 3, there will be double the amount of S.C.O.R.E. points for daily and weekly challenges from December 1, 6 PM CET to December 7, 6 PM CET. On December 15, the “Scholar of Avalon” game board will start and usher in the new season.
Fallout 76 makes the “No-Man’s-Sky-Move”
The parallels to No Man’s Sky: Similar to Fallout 76, the space simulation No Man’s Sky also had a rough start on Steam in 2016, and Hello Games promised changes and new content. Both Bethesda and Hello Games stuck with their respective games and provided new content and quality-of-life improvements over time.
In 2020, Bethesda laid the groundwork for the future of Fallout 76 – there are more than 5 reasons to return to “Steel Dawn” with Fallout 76. In addition to NPCs who found their way to Appalachia with Wastelanders, there is a new quest with Steel Dawn and dynamic enemy levels with One Wasteland.
The roadmap for Fallout 76 for 2021 is still unknown, but if Bethesda follows the roadmap from 2020, Fallout 76 could well break the 90% mark of positive reviews on Steam.
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The Fritzbox 7590 is currently on sale. This device is one of the best from the manufacturer AVM. But for whom is this device worth it and what is inside?
What is it about? The Fritzbox 7590 is currently on sale. The regular selling price is a bit over 200 euros. Thanks to Black Friday, you can currently get the device for just about 150 euros. But is the device even worth it?
Update: 11/27/2020: Article supplemented with more alternatives and content.
What kind of device is it? The Fritzbox 7590 is the top model from the Berlin manufacturer AVM, which specializes in routers, repeaters, and other devices. Although it is not a gaming router, the device offers plenty of modern features.
What the Fritzbox offers: The device supports the so-called Supervectoring technology for particularly fast DSL connections. This technology is especially interesting for people looking for a future-proof device. The device offers some interesting features:
MU-MIMO is especially interesting for users who want to connect many devices to their router at the same time. PC, smartphone, and console can be supplied with data from the router simultaneously.
The device offers extensive telephony and smart home features. This way, additional compatible devices can also be connected to the Fritzbox.
With (11ac 5 GHz) and 800 Mbit/s (11n 2.4 GHz), the device offers you modern WLAN technology.
Also noteworthy: analog and ISDN connections can also be connected to the Fritzbox, even though they are not as widespread anymore.
However, the 7590 does not support the new WiFi 6 (802.11ax), but only offers WiFi 5 (802.11ac). WiFi 6 offers more performance than WiFi 5.
Fritzbox 7590: What testers say
The Stiftung Warentest examined eight routers for their issue 3/20. Here, the Fritzbox 7590 emerged as the test winner with “Very Good” (1.6). Following it were the Fritzbox 7530 with Good (1.6) and the TP-Link Archer VR2800v also with Good (2.1). The device also performs very well in other tests:
ComputerBild praises the high performance and future security of the device: “Anyone buying a DSL router now should consider the Fritzbox 7590. Hardly any other router is as future-proof, especially for DSL.” The only criticism is the slow USB ports of the box.
Chip.de also praises the device. The testers write: “The Fritzbox 7590 performs extremely well in our test. The data rates leave almost nothing to be desired. Additionally, once again, it has the most complete equipment in the top list. And thanks to FritzOS, operating it is also wonderfully easy.”
According to PC Magazin, the device offers an enormous range of features. There is criticism of the high price of over 200 euros: “The AVM top model for VDSL2 customers hardly leaves any wishes unfulfilled in terms of equipment and functions. The WLAN performance is also convincing across the board. But all of this comes at a price.”
The Fritzbox 7590 also has a little brother that we now want to take a look at.
Fritzbox 7590 vs 7530 – What are the differences?
The Fritzbox 7530 is the little brother of the Fritzbox 7590 and offers slightly fewer features, costing around 100 euros less than the 7590. The 7530 also offers good WLAN performance and supports Supervectoring.
Less performance: In WLAN, the Fritzbox 7530 offers slightly less performance than the larger model, as it can only operate with two data streams, while the Fritzbox 7590 works with 4 data streams. For most users, the difference is hardly noticeable.
Fewer ports: Another difference is the ports. The smaller box only offers one USB 3.0 port and no connection for a modem. It also does not offer an ISDN and WAN port.
Fritzbox 7590 – Who is the device worth it for?
For whom is the device worth it? If you are looking for a modern router that supports almost all modern standards and offers easy-to-use software, you should take a look at the Fritzbox 7590. Additionally, other devices from AVM can also be connected to the Fritzbox. Especially the Supervectoring technology is a future-proof investment in the long term.
Supervectoring is also offered by the cheaper, smaller brother. Most users, therefore, can also easily opt for the Fritzbox 7530. The differences are hardly noticeable in everyday use.
What does the device cost? The price at market launch in fall 2018 was 249 euros. By now, you can already get the Fritzbox 7590 for under 200 euros on sale.
As a Black Friday deal, you can currently get the router on Amazon for 159.00 euros and save around 20 euros compared to the regular price:
How is the device rated by users? The router has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 10,000 reviews. Reviewers praise the very easy setup and the good performance of the device.
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Good alternatives to the Fritzbox
If you can do without a Fritzbox and FritzOS, you can also look elsewhere. Other providers also offer interesting devices.
For example, ASUS offers the RT-AX58U, a router for around 120 euros that also supports MU-MIMO and additionally offers the new “WiFi 6” standard. The performance is also good and more than sufficient for most households.
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Cheaper alternative: With the TP-Link Archer VR600v, there is a cheap alternative for around 100 euros. This device also supports Supervectoring technology (VDSL2) and offers 2.4 and 5 GHz radio.
It’s a pity that this device only relies on USB 2.0 and does not offer USB 3.0. PC-Magazin gives the router a good rating and it is a price-performance tip.
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Further recommendations: Are you looking for more gaming hardware for your PC? Here we present you with more good hardware related to gaming, some of which are currently on sale:
More tips for Black Friday: Are you still looking for a gift for friends (or yourself) for Christmas? Here we present you with some things that gamers will be happy to receive. Among them, you will find not only games for your console but also some hardware bargains.
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In Destiny 2 today, on November 27, Xur is visiting. Where will the Exotic vendor with the noodle face settle this time? And what Exotics does he have for you in his luggage? Read here everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.
This is happening in Destiny 2: The Guardians received many new toys this week that can inflict massive damage. Here MeinMMO shows you all 7 raid weapons from the Deep Stone Crypt and which perks are particularly worth it:
For those who prefer a personal touch, you should use the cool chainsaw sword. Because that is one of the strongest weapons in Destiny – if you can actually play it correctly.
Today, Xur is also coming by, and we will take a look at his inventory together.
All information about Xur on November 27, 2020 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Google Stadia
This is Xur time: Today, Xur comes at 6:00 PM. He appears on a random planet and offers his inventory to the Guardians there. He will disappear again at the Weekly Reset on December 1, at 6:00 PM.
What does Xur have in his luggage this time?
What does Xur offer? Is Xur bringing strong equipment pieces this weekend? Or maybe even a rare weapon exotic?
We will take a look at his inventory together and tell you what the mysterious vendor has in store this time.
Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend
Xur’s position: You can find the mysterious vendor this weekend at the Tower near the Hangar.
Xur’s current position in the Tower
Xur’s inventory from November 27 to December 1 – All exotics at a glance
Weapon: Hard Light – Auto rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
What’s going on with the Trials? The Trials were supposed to continue today, November 27. But Bungie has now spontaneously canceled them. Community Manager Dylan “dmg04” Gaffner says the last-minute cancellation is due to a Stasis bug (via Twitter)
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Black Friday is also celebrated in FIFA 21. The corresponding event started on Friday, November 27. What’s included?
When does the event start? The event started on October 27. Instead of the usual 7 PM starts, the Black Friday event begins at 3 PM.
In Ultimate Team, the event is announced
Update, November 27, 3:00 PM: The Black Friday event takes a special role. The Best of TOTW was already in packs on Thursday evening, and the entire event started earlier in the afternoon. From now on, the contents of the event are active.
Traditionally, Black Friday revolves around special offers, and this is also the case in FIFA. Typically, there are special packs available on Black Friday that are not usually obtainable. Additionally, there are contents such as:
Lightning Rounds, special packs that are only available worldwide in limited quantities and for a short time.
Promo Packs, which are rare in the game.
Flash SBCs, Squad Building Challenges that are only available for a short time. You can exchange teams for special rewards there.
Record Breakers in packs: In Ultimate Team, a new loading screen announced 5 Record-Breaker cards that were supposed to appear in packs. They became available on Friday afternoon as well.
These are the Recordbreakers
The Record Breakers are cards that revolve around the respective players’ records. EA Sports lists the following records:
Mbappé scored 10 goals in the Champions League as the youngest player (December 2017).
David Silva achieved 200 wins in the Premier League as the fastest player (Autumn 2019).
Jadon Sancho is the youngest player to reach 30 Bundesliga goals (May 2020).
Falcao scored the most goals in a single Europa League season (May 2011).
Oscar provided the most assists in a single season of CSL (October 2018).
The best TOTW players are back: The Black Friday follows the patterns of previous years and brings a “Best of TOTW” with it. However, this has actually been available in packs since Thursday evening at 7 PM and will remain until December 1. EA Sports announced via Twitter which players are featured in the Best of TOTW:
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It remains to be seen whether a market crash will occur. In the past, Black Friday caused falling market prices, which has been decreasing over the last few years. Additionally, the market is already very low this year and many players are available at low prices.
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Everyone needs Redeemed Souls in WoW: Shadowlands. We will tell you how to obtain them and what they are actually good for.
At the launch of WoW: Shadowlands, there is still some confusion about the many new resources introduced with the expansion. In addition to Anima, Stygia, and Soul Ash, there are also Redeemed Souls – a particularly valuable currency. But what are Redeemed Souls and how do you actually get them?
What are Redeemed Souls? The Redeemed Souls in World of Warcraft Shadowlands are a new currency necessary for advancing your Covenant Sanctum. In addition to Anima, you will also always need a certain amount of Redeemed Souls to use and upgrade new features of your Sanctum.
Can you specifically farm Redeemed Souls? No, that is not possible, at least not in the traditional sense. Redeemed Souls can only be obtained through a weekly quest. For this, you need to travel to the Maw and free souls. However, there is no such quest in the first week. Instead, you receive a one-time reward of 5 Redeemed Souls during your Covenant joining. Only with the start of the next WoW week (December 2, 2020) will there be new Redeemed Souls again.
What are the souls needed for? This fundamentally depends on your chosen Covenant, even though many features are similar. In your Sanctum, you have different options to expand various features. For example, you can unlock the Adventure Table (essentially the new follower missions) or activate a teleportation network within your area.
All features have additional upgrade levels that require even more souls – up to 70 of them. Unlocking everything will therefore take several months and is likely to keep many players occupied until patch 9.1.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will soon celebrate its grand unification with Warzone. This includes weapons from CoD 2020 in the battle royale. MeinMMO shows you which guns could become the new superstars.
With the start of the first season of Black Ops Cold War on December 10, the new CoD 2020 and the battle royale Warzone are coming closer together. The developers made it clear early on that Warzone is more into open relationships and is also getting involved with the new CoDs coming out in the next few years.
How big the battle royale will actually become with the new content from the annual premium CoDs is hard to estimate today. However, the developers at Treyarch stated that it is planned to bring all weapons that appear in Cold War into Warzone. Whether this will happen all at once on December 10 or whether the new firearms will be introduced step by step is also not yet definitively clarified.
But the announcement sounds exciting and MeinMMO has picked out a few weapons from Cold War that we can well imagine as new superstars in Warzone, considering the upcoming expansion of the Warzone arsenal. Here you will find 4 weapons that you should keep an eye on. Check here if you want to know more about the merging of Warzone and Cold War.
Krig 6 – The Grau 5.56 of Cold War
In the category of assault rifles, the Krig 6 could leave a lasting impression in Warzone. In Cold War, it fires relatively slowly, delivers average damage, but has outstanding stability, especially with some attachments for better recoil control. This reminds of the Grau 5.56 from CoD MW.
The Grau was the rifle everyone used in Warzone for a while. In addition to its well-controlled character, the Grau offers a strong iron sight (iron sights), which often saved an attachment. The Krig 6 comes here with a ring sight that also plays well.
The Krig 6 could be similar to the Grau 5.56, which still has many fans in Warzone. If it offers perhaps a bit more damage than the Season 2 weapon from CoD MW, the days of the Grau may soon be over for good.
The Krig 6 seems like a valid Grau replacement.
M16 & AUG – The Era of Burst Rifles
In CoD, a “burst” refers to a volley of bullets that fly towards the enemy with just one pull of the trigger. Usually, this is a burst of 3 bullets, but more or fewer bullets are also considered a “burst” (The attachment of the MP Striker 45 from CoD MW has a 2-shot burst).
However, burst weapons were rarely discussed in Modern Warfare. The only pure burst weapon here is the FR 5.56. The weapon made waves due to a powerful one-shot attachment, but otherwise remained deservingly under the radar. With the introduction of the weapons from Cold War, burst weapons could gain more focus.
In multiplayer mode, both guns, AUG and M16, perform well with top values for time-to-kill (TTK) and also offer range. The M16 is slightly more mobile, while the AUG has greater range. It’s quite possible that a new era of burst weapons is dawning in Warzone, depending on what they can retain of their strength after re-balancing for Warzone.
M16 & AUG could make a significant impact in Warzone.
Pelington & LW3-Tundra – New Sniper Tools
There are already 4 guns in Warzone that qualify as strong sniper rifles, and with the weapons from Cold War, this selection could expand to 6.
The Pelington is slightly more mobile and could be compared with the SP-R 208 and the Kar 98k. These weapons can send an enemy to the KO phase with a headshot, but if you don’t hit the chest or head, these candidates deal rather low damage.
The Pelington could join the strong Warzone DMRs.
The LW3-Tundra falls into the category of large sniper rifles, like the AX-50 and HDR in Warzone. These weapons can be equipped with attachments for great stability, allowing you to aim accurately and often hit enemies from great distances. No matter where the bullets land on the enemy, they always hurt.
You might soon have to deal with 2 new tools that will mix into the sniper category. Both definitely have the potential to hit hard in Warzone like a well-placed headshot.
The Tundra is a large sniper rifle that will likely be seen more often in Warzone soon.
There are still some questions unanswered regarding the introduction of weapons from Cold War into Warzone:
Will all weapons come at once?
Will the guns get new attachments?
How will the developers handle balancing?
How can I, as a beginner, then get weapons from CoD MW?
But one thing is certain: Warzone will not be the same after December 10. The weapons, the new leveling system, possibly a fresh map, new missions and killstreaks – all of this is currently in the content pipeline that will be opened with the first season of Cold War. An exciting time for all Warzone players.
The fears of some players particularly revolve around the introduction of new weapons. Just the unlocking of 2 weapons caused a lot of trouble with the start of Season 6, and now potentially around 30 new guns could come to the game at once.
It remains to be seen how this will affect the best weapons in Warzone. But it will certainly trigger some seismic activity among the meta weapons. Perhaps even a complete rethink. However, we will only know for sure when the time comes on December 10.
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It is clear that nature has been beautifully implemented in RDR 2. However, how realistic it looks is proven by a mix-up where a TV station mistook a screenshot from the game for a real nature picture.
What happened? A player posted on reddit that his daughter took a screenshot in RDR 2 and sent it to her local TV station KTVT 21 from Oregon. They have a program called “Out&About” where people send in their nature pictures from various outings, and these pictures are then broadcasted.
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The daughter likely wanted to have some fun, but it actually worked. The TV station included the screenshot and added it among the real nature photos. This was also broadcasted on Out&About.
According to the reddit user, this has not been the first time his daughter submitted a picture from RDR 2 and the TV station fell for it.
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Here you can see the clip from Out&About, where the screenshot from RDR 2 was broadcasted. The image can be seen from the 20-second mark
“This shows how realistic RDR 2 is”
In your adventures as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, you will inevitably experience how much love for detail there is in nature and the environment.
Be it the sunshine filtering through the misty forest or the waterfall that looks so realistic it impresses. In RDR 2, you can take excellent pictures, as players repeatedly demonstrate.
A player also thinks so, who commented under the YouTube video showing the Out&About clip: “Showing a screenshot from RDR 2 is somehow funny, but it also demonstrates how realistic the game really is.”
If you don’t look closely, you might quickly mistake it for a real photo
A 65-year-old also seems to be captivated by RDR 2 and its nature. He has completed the story mode over 30 times and is not interested in other games at all, even though his son has tried to get him excited about other games multiple times.
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You could start with fully equipped, predefined heroes from the TERA world and fully focus on TERA’s still highly praised action combat system.
The new mode launched hopefully on October 31, 2020, but the joy was not to last long.
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Player feedback leads to the death of the TERA MOBA
What now happens with TERA Battle Arena? In a message to the players, publisher Gameforge announced on November 26, 2020, that they would not continue to actively support the TERA Battle Arena mode. With the next update B102 in the coming year, the servers for Battle Arena will go offline and the game mode will no longer be available.
The issued real money currency called Tikat will be refunded as such and can then be reused in TERA. Real money will likely not be refunded.
What are the reasons for the shutdown? According to the announcement from Gameforge, the feedback from the past 27 days was likely the reason for closing down the Battle Arena:
We would like to thank everyone who gave us such great feedback during the TBA beta phase! Based on the responses, however, we had to make the difficult decision to close both TBA and the Core Zone.
What is the players’ reaction? Looking at posts on reddit regarding the topic, a clear picture emerges of what went wrong with TBA. A player named biome3 reported after just a few days that hardly anyone played the new mode. Furthermore, TBA was only the regular TERA PvP with fewer skills that could not be altered and a lack of innovative ideas. His detailed opinion stands for many players from the TERA community:
It really makes no sense to talk about the gameplay, it’s just Tera-PvP with six skills instead of whatever a certain class has. The game has almost no features and its user interface is bizarre, as if it were designed to be played on a phone. And when I say no features, I literally mean none, no friends list, no keys to remap, no scaling of the user interface, no swapping of skills in the skill bar, no scrolling, so the camera remains stuck up the character’s backside.
The entire game consists of reused assets from Tera that have been cobbled together into a complete mess, the lobby is a giant circle with random props and NPCs scattered about, in the middle stands a large, dumb-looking tree, and around the whole place is a massive wall that makes it look like Allematheia, followed by a random forest that you can’t even reach. And the map you play on is just a random green field with no real variation.
In summary, TBA is the worst piece of content ever added to Tera, it literally has no merits, there is nothing good about it. The only people I can imagine playing it are those who find the regular PvP in Tera too difficult and want a stripped-down version, or those who played Tera who liked the combat but didn’t want to level or grind. And these two groups are so tiny that Tera’s current PvP scene looks like that of World of Warcraft.
Gladd has apparently bitterly felt in recent days what happens when you say what promotes your own interests without considering how it affects others.
Wants everyone to love him again.
Ironically, Bungie once planned to give Twitch streamers like Gladd something extremely difficult to set them apart and really shine. But that was not right for Gladd either:
Ironically, Bungie once planned to give Twitch streamers like Gladd something extremely difficult to set them apart and really shine. But that was not right for Gladd either:
Gladd has apparently bitterly felt in recent days what happens when you say what promotes your own interests without considering how it affects others.
Wants everyone to love him again.
Ironically, Bungie once planned to give Twitch streamers like Gladd something extremely difficult to set them apart and really shine. But that was not right for Gladd either:
The Twitch streamer Sean “Gladd” Gallagher (32) is suffering from the love deprivation of the fans of Destiny 2. He expressed derogatory remarks about the low difficulty of the new raid. If 5,000 teams complete a raid on day one, something is wrong. That did not go down well at all.
On November 23, Gladd wrote: The raid was actually great, but: The difficulty was not right. It was too easy to stay alive, and the raid does not feel super challenging, even if you are not yet at the level for the raid. Gladd had hoped the raid would feel more “end-game”.
He said: The raid is also a bit short. A handful of top teams get through in 6-7 hours; they should take more like 8-12 hours.
If 5,000 or 6,000 teams complete the raid on day one, it feels wrong
Gladd on Twitter
As people complained, Gladd further clarified what bothered him. He said: A day-one emblem, i.e., a reward for those who complete the raid on the first day, should be something very special. It should reflect the “hard work and time” someone puts into Destiny 2.
If 5,000 to 6,000 teams get such an emblem and the first team finishes in 6 hours – then something feels wrong.
Such an “emblem” should not be a gift that Bungie simply hands out, but it should be something that has to be earned through hard work (via twitter).
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This was the critique: Some Twitter followers who play Destiny 2 accused Gladd of having a distorted perspective:
Gladd would be farming like crazy, have the best gear, and also have a team around him that farms just as crazily and is just as well-equipped – Of course, a “day one” clear would feel easy for Gladd then
But “normal Destiny” players have neither such good gear nor such a strong team – for them, the raid is challenging
Another player said: He works 5 days a week for 9 hours and would also have achieved a “Day One” clear. Gladd should stop whining and just be better
A female player said: “Thank you for insulting me and my team and saying we are bad for completing the raid only on day 2.” She unfollowed Gladd and already felt belittled as a “console player” because the raid was “too easy”
Console players were generally complaining: Gladd could also plug in the controller and cap the frame rate if he found Destiny 2 too easy on PC
Gladd tries to take back words as the shitstorm rages
How it continued: Gladd apparently realized that he triggered many negative reactions with his original tweet and backtracked.
He tweeted: People should not compare themselves to others. Everyone has their own opinion. It’s also okay to have a different view. No one wants to undermine their achievements.
But that didn’t seem to help. On November 26, he then tweeted: There are so many people who put their energy into hurting someone and completely ruining their life. He is taking a few days off now.
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Ultimately, Gladd then posted an apology. He feels “really bad about some things.”
Now Gladd’s tone is quite different: Anyone who has achieved a day one clear or at least tried is someone he is proud of. They spend “time and effort” in Destiny 2.
He understands that people can interpret him differently. But that’s not how it was meant.
I hope we can continue our relationship
Gladd on Twitter
Gladd says he feels terrible when people have followed him and now feel that he has burned bridges. People should accept his apology and try to understand him. He hopes that they can “continue the relationship.”
Destiny 2 for the best 50, not the best 5,000
This is what it’s about: Gladd belongs to the PvE elite of Destiny 2. That’s why so many fans watch him because he is one of the best. However, people hate it when someone flaunts their elite status.
With his tweets, he suggests that Bungie should tailor the endgame content to the elite, meaning the “best 50 players” and not the “best 5,000.” That this blew up in his face is understandable.
The interests are simply at odds here:
Gladd wants something extremely hard in Destiny 2, which only a very few can achieve, because that brings fame and recognition. Only with super-hard content can the best 50 stand out from the best 5,000.
The majority of casual players, however, want something that is challenging for them but not impossible, so that their efforts also pay off. They want something that clearly indicates “I am better than someone who plays without ambition.” They want something that allows the best 5,000 to stand out from the best 50,000.
Ironically, Bungie once planned to give Twitch streamers like Gladd something extremely difficult to set them apart and really shine. But that was not right for Gladd either:
Ironically, Bungie once planned to give Twitch streamers like Gladd something extremely difficult to set them apart and really shine. But that was not right for Gladd either:
Gladd has apparently bitterly felt in recent days what happens when you say what promotes your own interests without considering how it affects others.
Wants everyone to love him again.
Ironically, Bungie once planned to give Twitch streamers like Gladd something extremely difficult to set them apart and really shine. But that was not right for Gladd either:
