Black Friday 2020: 5 good gaming laptops that are currently on sale

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 6 minutes

Currently, the “Black Friday” deals are running at Amazon, MediaMarkt, Otto, and others. We have looked at gaming laptops and present to you 5 devices on offer that you should check out.

This article introduces you to five laptops that are currently on offer from various providers. We will take a look at what the devices are capable of and for whom they are recommended. Before that, we have a few tips that you should consider when making a purchase.

Gaming Laptop: What you should consider when buying

The following tips should be considered when purchasing a gaming laptop.

Graphics card:

  • Gaming laptops with a GTX 1650 are at the lower performance range. If you are a casual gamer and do not care about the best graphics, then you can check out these devices. For people who play Fortnite and games without high graphic requirements, the performance is more than sufficient.
  • With the GTX 1660 Ti and faster, you can play almost all modern titles on high settings. You will also benefit from higher FPS numbers – if your screen allows it.
  • The mobile variants of the RTX 2060, RTX 2070, and RTX 2080 offer enough performance for maximum details and high frame rates. However, prices here often exceed 1000 euros.

RAM:

  • If you want to game with the device, at least 16 GB of RAM should be installed.
  • Those who want to be future-proof should even consider 32 GB.
  • 8 GB are usually found in budget laptops. Here, you should ensure that you can replace or expand the RAM.
  • It is practical if you can expand the memory yourself and the RAM is not permanently soldered to the laptop’s motherboard.

Interfaces:

  • HDMI, USB, LAN, and headphone ports should be included in every gaming laptop. A card reader can also be useful, but it can also be added as an adapter.
  • Thunderbolt ports are particularly interesting. They can transfer especially large amounts of data in a short time. External graphics cards (so-called eGPUs) can be connected through them.

Laptop or Gaming PC: Prices for good laptops start at 700 euros and can easily exceed the 1000-euro mark with the corresponding performance. In general, you should consider what you need the device for. If your future laptop is primarily going to sit on a desk, you should look for a desktop PC instead. These are significantly cheaper than investing in mobile technology.

Conditionally relevant: Weak laptop speakers or a poor touchpad are of secondary importance, as many users rely on external devices such as headsets or gaming mice:

More on the topic
The best gaming mice for MMOs – As of 2023
von Benedikt Schlotmann

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT-H7113T, Gaming Notebook 17.3 Inches

This device offers: The TUF series represents Asus’s budget gaming brand. The device offers you an “AMD Ryzen 7 3750H” processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a GeForce GTX 1650. It features a 17.3-inch display with Full HD resolution. With this hardware, you can smoothly play all modern titles, but you will have to play demanding titles with reduced details. With about 8 hours, the device also offers long battery life.

While Asus uses a modern standard for the WLAN connection, the WLAN range is quite short. The laptop also does not offer a card reader or USB-C port.

Who is this device suitable for? If you are a casual gamer and play games like Fortnite, or can do without details, then the performance of the GeForce GTX 1650 is more than sufficient.

Pro
  • Full HD resolution
  • very good battery life (8 hours) thanks to “64 Wh” battery
  • illuminated keyboard (RGB)
  • low power consumption
Contra
  • no USB-C and card reader
  • short WLAN range

Here you can buy the device:

Currently, you can buy the device at MediaMarkt for 681.39 € (1099 €) and save 37 %.

Order ASUS TUF Gaming Notebook at MediaMarkt

HP OMEN 15-ek0302ng

HP Omen

This device offers: The “OMEN 15-ek0302ng” from HP offers you a lot of power for just over 1000 euros. This includes an Intel i5-10300H processor and a GeForce RTX 2070 with 8 GB of video memory. HP has installed an anti-glare Full HD display with 144 Hz. This device is especially suitable for fast shooters like Apex Legends or Call of Duty: Warzone. Also good: Hard drive and RAM can be relatively easily replaced, and the device also offers Thunderbolt and Mini DisplayPort.

The battery life of the device is between 5 and 6 hours when you are surfing or listening to music.

Less favorable are the low contrasts of the screen and the high power consumption. Especially under load, the device consumes almost 200 Watts and is therefore more power-hungry than comparable devices.

Who is this device suitable for? With the installed GeForce RTX 2070, you won’t have to compromise on details or FPS with this device. Additionally, the device offers modern connection options with Thunderbolt and DisplayPort.

Pro
  • good price-performance ratio
  • hard drive and RAM interchangeable
  • anti-glare Full HD display with 144 Hz
  • Mini DisplayPort connection
  • Thunderbolt 3.0 connection
Contra
  • low contrast screen with high black value
  • high power consumption at idle and under load
  • loud under load

Here you can buy the device:

Currently, you can buy the device at MediaMarkt for 1266.26 € (1587.93 €) and save 20 %.

Order HP Omen at MediaMarkt

Lenovo Ideapad L340-17IRH

Lenovo Ideapad

This device offers: The Ideapad L340 from Lenovo provides you with a combination of Intel’s i5-9300H and a GeForce GTX 1650 with 4GB of video memory. Additionally, it comes with 8 GB of RAM and a Full HD display measuring 17.3 inches. The device offers fast internal storage, good battery life, and a decent keyboard with backlighting.

The device lasts around 6 hours with the “45 Wh” battery.

Less successful are the few connection options, the weak WLAN which only delivers poor transmission speeds, and the speed of the RAM, which only runs in single-channel and does not benefit from high transfer rates.

Who is this device suitable for? With a GeForce GTX 1650 and 8 GB of RAM, the device is also more suited for casual gamers or users who can do without high details.

Pro
  • matte IPS screen
  • NVMe SSD
  • good battery life
  • good keyboard with key lighting
Contra
  • RAM runs exclusively in single-channel mode
  • no card reader
  • below-average transmission rates in WLAN

Here you can buy the device:

Currently, you can buy the device at Otto for 666.00 € (699.99) and save 5 %.

Order Lenovo Ideapad at Otto

More hardware on MeinMMO:

MSI GF75 10SDR-420 Thin Gaming Notebook

MSI Gaming Laptop

This device offers: The “GF75 10SDR-420” belongs to the GF series of MSI. These are gaming laptops that fall into the upper mid-range. With the Intel i7-10750H and a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, the device offers you enough performance to also utilize the built-in 144 Hz display. Additionally, the 17.3-inch Full HD format offers a fast PCIe SSD and a comparatively low weight compared to other gaming devices.

Less successful is the weak battery life of around 4 hours, mainly due to the small battery of 51 Wh, the rather loud fans, and the generally poor selection of ports, as there is neither Thunderbolt 3, card reader, nor DisplayPort.

Who is this device suitable for? With the installed GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and 16 GB of RAM, you can play modern titles with many details, and you can also use the 144 Hz display. This is especially important for shooters.

Pro
  • relatively light and slim for a 17-inch
  • good price-performance ratio
  • well made
  • 144 Hz display
Contra
  • short battery life (4 hours)
  • unpleasant fan noise
  • poor port selection

Here you can buy the device:

Currently, you can buy the device at Otto for 1,199.00 € (1,449.00 €) and save 17 %.

Order MSI GF75 10SDR-420 Gaming Notebook at Otto

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54-55UY)

Acer Nitro 5

This device offers: The Nitro 5 from Acer offers you an i5 9300H, 8 GB of RAM, and a GeForce RTX 2060. It also comes with a good, illuminated keyboard, a 120 Hz screen, and good battery life. This is especially interesting for users who are often on the go, but do not want to compromise on performance. The hard drive can also be easily replaced should the installed 512 GB become insufficient over time.

The battery life with the “57 Wh” battery is around 8 hours while surfing the internet, which is good.

Less convincing is the weak display brightness, the loud cooling system, and the weak sound of the device. However, this may be less interesting for many gamers as many will likely use a gaming headset or similar. The device offers only 8 GB of RAM, but this can be easily expanded as the modules are not soldered.

Who is this device suitable for? The GeForce RTX 2060 offers enough performance for demanding titles in combination with the Intel i5. This allows you to easily play modern titles with high FPS.

Pro
  • good 120 Hz and IPS display
  • high performance
  • illuminated keyboard (RGB)
  • long battery life (8 hours)
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • easily upgradable storage
Contra
  • housing completely made of plastic
  • noisy fans due to suboptimal cooling
  • disappointing sound

Here you can buy the device:

Currently, you can buy the device as a daily deal at Amazon for 899 € (1099,00€) and save 18 %.

Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Mit einem Einkaufswagen markierte Links sind so genannte Affiliate-Links. Beim Kauf über diese Links erhalten wir je nach Anbieter eine kleine Provision – ohne Auswirkung auf den Preis. More info.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Covenants in WoW Shadowlands – Everything about the main feature in the new addon

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 13 minutes

The new expansion World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is finally live. One of the new major features is the Covenants. MeinMMO has compiled everything you need to know about them.

[toc]

What are Covenants? Covenants are the main feature in the new WoW expansion Shadowlands. They allow players to align themselves with a specific faction in the Shadowlands and complete tasks for them.

They come with a type of endgame grind, where players can invest time to become stronger or further develop their character. Each Covenant has a unique endgame campaign that you can complete, as well as a sanctum that you rebuild, similar to the Class Halls from Legion.

One of the Covenants: The Venthyr from Revendreth.

The article was updated on November 25, after Shadowlands was officially released.

More about WoW Shadowlands on MeinMMO:

General information about the Covenants

What Covenants are there? The four Covenants each reside in their own area of the Shadowlands:

  • Kyrians (Bastion): Angelic defenders of honor and justice.
  • Nekrolords (Maldraxxus): Necromancers and the army of the Shadowlands.
  • Night Fae (Ardenweald): Guardians of nature who have aided the demigod Cenarius.
  • Venthyr (Revendreth): Vampiric nobles who cleanse sinful souls as “Punishers of the Unworthy”.

How do I join a Covenant? In the Shadowlands there is currently a significant lack of Anima, the “life blood” of the realm due to the backstory.

To join a Covenant, you need to complete the Shadowlands campaign, during which you will learn about all the Covenants and their abilities. At the very end, you can then choose a Covenant in the main city of Oribos.

For Twinks (alternative characters), it becomes easier to decide. These can choose a Covenant directly in Oribos from level 50 (after the level squish) after completing the intro quest in Shadowlands, if one of your characters has already joined a Covenant.

Right after the scenario, you can choose whether to join a Covenant and skip the story or play normally. Skipping the story is final. If you choose the story, you can still choose a Covenant later at any time. For that, visit the NPC Roh-Tahl.

wow shadowlands choose covenant roh tahl
Here you can choose your Covenant.

What do they provide? Covenants offer you various rewards. In addition to the aforementioned story campaign, you will receive cosmetic rewards such as wings and halos, special armor, and mounts.

Additionally, each Covenant grants you access to special abilities that are unique to each Covenant and may even differ between classes. These abilities are likely to be an important deciding factor for many players.

More on the topic
Which covenant should I play in WoW Shadowlands? Overview for all classes in patch 9.2
von Benedict Grothaus

Covenants’ Special Feature: The Abilities

What abilities do the Covenants bring? The abilities are divided into two types: general and class-specific Covenant abilities (also known as signature abilities). The general abilities are available to every member of the Covenant:

  • Kyrians can summon a companion with “Summon Provost” who gives them a special potion and grants access to “useful amenities” once a day – presumably a bank or auction house.
  • Venthyr have the ability to summon a “Shadow Portal”, a type of portal.
  • Nekrolords have the ability “Flesh Shaping”, which gives them a shield that becomes stronger when cast on the corpse of an enemy.
  • Nights Fae can transform into a fox with “Soul Shape”, which has increased movement speed and teleports forward a short distance on recasting.

While these abilities are independent of the chosen class, there are others that vary for each Covenant and each class. So far, there is not an ability for every combination yet, but the ones that are already known are sorted here for you. For clarity, we have collapsed them – just click or tap on the spoiler to see the content.

The Class Abilities of the Kyrians

Click here for the Kyrians’ skills
  • Druid: Soul Bond – Connects with a partner and gains effects based on the role of the other.
  • Demon Hunter: Elysian Decree – Places runes that explode and draw soul fragments from enemies.
  • Warlock: Scourging Oblation – Deals instant and periodic damage. If the target dies, you receive a soul shard. If it does not die, the cooldown is reset.
  • Hunter: Resonating Arrow – Marks an area. You ignore line of sight against enemies in the target area and have an increased critical hit chance.
  • Warrior: Spear of Bastion – Deals instant and periodic damage in the target area and generates rage. Hit enemies will be rooted.
  • Mage: Radiant Spark – Deals instant Arcane damage and periodic damage. Each direct damage spell cast against the target increases your damage against the target percentage-wise until a certain number of spells have been cast.
  • Monk: Order’s Weapons – Increases mastery and resets the cooldowns of various abilities based on specialization. These are then enhanced.
  • Paladin: Divine Toll – Instantly casts Holy Shock, Shield of Vengeance, or Judgment on multiple targets in range (depending on specialization).
  • Priest: Blessing of the Ascended – Grants additional abilities and increases movement speed. After expiration, it triggers an explosion of damage and healing.
  • Shaman: Vesper Totem – Places a totem that radiates damage and healing spells and abilities on nearby targets.
  • Rogue: Resonant Rebuke – Deals damage and drains Anima to charge combo points. Damage-dealing finishing moves that consume the same number of combo points as your Anima-charged points will deal damage as though 7 combo points were consumed.
  • Death Knight: Bonds of the Unworthy – Reduces the damage taken by the target and deals Arcane damage over time. Cooldown is reduced for each rune consumed on the target.

The Class Abilities of the Venthyr

Click here for the Venthyr’s skills
  • Druid: Insatiable Frenzy – For a short time, Druid spells increase damage, healing, and haste (stackable). If you do nothing for a while, you lose stacks and health, and the effect ends.
  • Demon Hunter: Sins’ Mark – Reduces melee attack and spellcasting speed and deals periodic damage to the target. During Metamorphosis, all nearby targets are marked.
  • Warlock: Impending Doom – Moves towards the target and deals damage to enemies along the way. At the target, it explodes, dealing damage to enemies in an area and applying a random curse.
  • Hunter: Chop Shot – Deals periodic Shadow damage to the target. Each time the shot deals damage, you have a chance to cast a Deadly Shot regardless of the target’s health.
  • Warrior: Condemn (replaces Execute) – Deals damage to targets at 80% or more or 20% or less health. Damage dealt by the target is reduced. If the target survives, you gain a portion of the consumed rage back.
  • Mage: Mirror of Torment – Summons mirrors that torment the target. Each spell and ability of the target consumes a mirror to deal damage and slow it down. The last mirror incapacitates it and silences it.
  • Monk: Fallen Order – Summons Ox, Crane, and Tiger disciples to fight for you. The disciples of your specialization remain for longer and use additional abilities.
  • Paladin: Ashen Hollow – Deals damage to enemies in the target area and restores health to allies. Deals additional damage to enemies while you remain inside it and grants you the bonuses from Consecration.
  • Priest: Mind Games – Deals Shadow damage to the target and confuses it. Any healing of the target turns into damage for the duration and any damage into healing.
  • Shaman: Chain Harvest – A wave that deals damage to enemies and heals allies. Bounces over and reduces cooldown with each critical hit.
  • Rogue: Torment – Strikes the target three times, dealing damage. For the next 20 seconds, each combo point causes an additional strike. Reactivating it ends the torment and increases your haste by 0.5% per stack for 20 seconds (maximum 15%).
  • Death Knight: Swarming Mists – Increases the chance to dodge attacks and deals Shadow damage to enemies. Damage dealt this way grants Rune power.

The Class Abilities of the Nekrolords

Click here for the Necrolords’ skills
  • Druid: Adaptive Swarm – Heals or harms a target and amplifies periodic effects on it. Jumps to another target after a duration.
  • Demon Hunter: Fuel for the Flame – Fights a demon from the Theater of Pain. If you defeat it, its soul is released and creates a pool of blood. In this pool, you have +20% attack speed and take 10% less damage. ‘Flesh Shaping’ treats the demon as a powerful foe.
  • Warlock: Decimation Bolt – Deals damage and increases the damage from the next Incinerate, Soul Drain, and Shadow Bolt. The damage of abilities and Decimation Bolt increases as the target loses health.
  • Hunter: Death Chakram – Deals additional Shadow damage for a short time. Each time the chakram deals damage to another target, its damage increases, and you generate additional focus.
  • Warrior: Banner of the Conqueror – Increases movement speed and allows certain abilities to generate glory. Upon reactivation, you deploy the banner and increase the maximum health and attack speed of you and allies – duration increases with stacks of glory.
  • Mage: Born of Death – Transforms you into a skeleton mage with increased spell damage and enhanced frostbolt, fireball, and arcane blast spells.
  • Monk: Bone Dust Brew – Applies a debuff to targets. Abilities against the target have a chance to trigger various effects such as additional healing, Chi points, or cooldown reductions based on specialization. Hits have a chance to slightly trigger the effect again.
  • Paladin: Hammer of the Conqueror – Deals Shadow damage and enhances the next “Word of Glory” or “Templar’s Verdict.”
  • Priest: Unholy Nova – Heals nearby allies and infects enemies. Infected enemies take periodic damage and heal players who attack them.
  • Shaman: Primordial Wave – Heals a target or harms an enemy and applies Flame Shock to it. Has additional effects depending on specialization:
    • Elemental: The next Lava Burst hits all targets with Flame Shock
    • Enhancement: The next Lightning Bolt hits all targets with Flame Shock
    • Restoration: The wave triggers Flood. The next wave of healing hits all targets with Flood
  • Rogue: Jagged Bone Spike – Deals instant and periodic damage to the target until it dies. Casting the spell causes every active bone spike to explode, hitting the target and increasing the initial damage.
  • Death Knight: Monstrous Limb – Creates an additional limb that deals damage to enemies and pulls distant enemies to you.

The Class Abilities of the Night Fae

Click here for the Night Fae’s skills
  • Druid: Convocation of Spirits – Channels 16 Druid spells and abilities for 4 seconds. The spells depend on specialization.
  • Demon Hunter: The Hunt – Rushes towards a target, incapacitates it, and marks it. Demon Bite and Shear grant more Fury against marked targets. Can be cast again every 30 seconds to teleport to the target (ignores line of sight).
  • Warlock: Soul Rot – Sacrifices health to deal Nature damage to a target and three others nearby for 8 seconds. Bloodsucker hits all targets with Soul Rot.
  • Hunter: Wild Spirits – Summons a spirit that marks targets with ‘Wild’s Mark’ for 15 seconds. Each ability with marked enemies summons a spirit beast that deals damage.
  • Warrior: Ancestral Aftershock – Casts a shockwave that stuns enemies and deals periodic damage. This damage grants you rage.
  • Mage: Power Shift – Deals damage to nearby enemies and reduces the cooldown of your abilities while channeling.
  • Monk: Faeline Stomp – Unleashes a Faeline that deals damage. It has a 10% chance to reset your own cooldown and triggers various effects depending on specialization:
    • Brewmaster: Sets enemies on fire
    • Mistweaver: Heals allies
    • Windwalker: Drains Chi and energy from enemies
  • Paladin: Blessing of the Seasons – Blesses allies with the blessing of a season for one minute or until the next season:
    • Summer: Attacks deal additional Holy damage. Transitions to Autumn.
    • Autumn: Abilities cooldown 10% faster. Transitions to Winter.
    • Winter: Reduces movement speed of nearby enemies by 20% and attack speed by 10%. Transitions to Spring.
    • Spring: Increases damage dealt and healing received by 10%. Transitions to Summer.
  • Priest: Faesong – Enhances the next 10 spells based on specialization.
  • Shaman: Fae Transfusion – Drains health from enemies in the target area and deals damage to them for 3 seconds. Recasting heals nearby allies for 25% of the damage dealt.
  • Rogue: Sepsis – Poisons the target for 10 seconds and deals damage. If it survives, it takes additional damage and you automatically cast ‘Vanish’. If Sepsis does not last its full duration, the cooldown is reduced by 60 seconds.
  • Death Knight: Death’s Right (replaces Death and Decay) – Enemies in the target area take periodic damage and deal reduced damage to you. You gain more strength, and various abilities affect all enemies near the target.
More on the topic
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands – Gewinnspiel
von MeinMMO

Additional Abilities: Soul Bonds

The Covenants offer you, in addition to the abilities listed above, the so-called “Soul Bonds”. This is a type of progression system with companions.

The Soul Bonds enhance your abilities and the Covenant abilities in various ways with new abilities and media that strengthen your class abilities.

WoW Shadowlands Conduits
Soul Bonds enhance your abilities. Here as an example, one bond of the Death Knight.

These trees can then gradually be developed and are somewhat reminiscent of the progression tree from the Visions of N’Zoth from Patch 8.3.

The “companions” do not act as bodyguards, they do not accompany you in the world. Instead, you constantly benefit from their various bonuses. The bonds should allow you to switch quickly, similar to talents.

The Story of the Covenants in the “Afterlife” Cinematics

To get in the mood for the new expansion, Blizzard has released four cinematics titled “Afterlife”. These show the story of each individual Covenant as well as some important characters returning in Shadowlands:

Covenant Armors as Rewards

Each of the Covenant armors is adapted to the theme of the Covenant and comes with a complete armor set as well as several cool back options – including the mentioned stylish wings. In our galleries, you will find the armor for each armor class as well as the back templates that wowhead has already detailed. We also show you the mounts you receive. This helps you in your decision, especially if your appearance is important to you when choosing.

Kyrian Armor

The Kyrians feature golden armor and lots of glow – just as you would expect from angelic beings. Their mount is a kind of armored lion.

  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Kyrian Mount
    The mount of the Kyrians.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Kyrian Back 3 wowhead
    One of the back templates.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Kyrian Cloth wowhead
    The cloth armor of the Kyrians.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Kyrian Leather wowhead
    The leather armor of the Kyrians.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Kyrian Chain wowhead
    The chain armor of the Kyrians.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Kyrian Plate wowhead
    The plate armor of the Kyrians.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Kyrian Back wowhead
    One of the back templates.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Kyrian Back 2 wowhead
    One of the back templates.

The armors are available in various variations. At the colleagues from wowhead you can see all the color variants found so far. For the standard variant (above), you just need to complete the Covenant campaign. For the variants, you need special requirements, such as leveling up in the Covenant’s glory and using Anima as currency to purchase them.

Venthyr Armor

The armor of the Venthyr matches their vampiric appearance and is usually in shades of red and black. The ornaments reflect their theme of sins and catharsis, featuring gravestones and blades. Their mount is a “Gargon”, a kind of bear gargoyle.

  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Venthyr Mount
    The mount of the Venthyr.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Venthyr Back 3 Venthyr wowhead
    One of the back templates.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Back Ventyhr wowhead
    One of the back templates.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Back 2 Ventyhr wowhead
    One of the back templates.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Venthyr Cloth wowhead
    The cloth armor of the Ventyhr.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Venthyr Leather wowhead
    The leather armor of the Ventyhr.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Venthyr Chain wowhead
    The chain armor of the Ventyhr.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Venthyr Plate wowhead
    The plate armor of the Ventyhr.

The armors are available in various variations. At the colleagues from wowhead you can see all the color variants found so far. For the standard variant (above), you just need to complete the Covenant campaign. For the variants, you need special requirements, such as leveling up in the Covenant’s glory and using Anima as currency to purchase them.

Nekrolord Armor

The Nekrolord armors resemble the necropolises of the Scourge, like Naxxramas, and contain plenty of bones and limbs. Their mount is an undead ram.

  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Necrolords Mount
    The mount of the Nekrolords.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Necrolords Back 2 wowhead
    One of the transmog templates for the back.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Necrolords Back 3 wowhead
    One of the transmog templates for the back.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Necrolords Back wowhead
    One of the transmog templates for the back.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Necrolords Cloth wowhead
    The cloth armor of the Nekrolords.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Necrolords Leather wowhead
    The leather armor of the Nekrolords.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Necrolords Chain wowhead
    The chain armor of the Nekrolords.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Necrolords Plate wowhead
    The plate armor of the Nekrolords.

The armors are available in various variations. At the colleagues from wowhead you can see all the color variants found so far. For the standard variant (above), you just need to complete the Covenant campaign. For the variants, you need special requirements, such as leveling up in the Covenant’s glory and using Anima as currency to purchase them.

Night Fae Armor

The Night Fae are completely dedicated to nature, so their armors are made of wood and plants. Even the back ornaments are vines or even live moths. As mounts, they receive a stylish deer with large antlers.

  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Nightfae Mount
    The mount of the Night Fae.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Nightfae Back 2 wowhead
    A transmog template for the back.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Nightfae Back 3 wowhead
    A transmog template for the back.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Nightfae Back wowhead
    A transmog template for the back.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Nightfae Cloth wowhead
    The cloth armor of the Night Fae.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Nightfae Leather wowhead
    The leather armor of the Night Fae.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Nightfae Chain wowhead
    The chain armor of the Night Fae.
  • WoW Shadowlands Covenant Armor Nightfae Plate wowhead
    The plate armor of the Night Fae.

The armors are available in various variations. At the colleagues from wowhead you can see all the color variants found so far. For the standard variant (above), you just need to complete the Covenant campaign. For the variants, you need special requirements, such as leveling up in the Covenant’s glory and using Anima as currency to purchase them.

After the release of Shadowlands, the Covenants are the feature that many players are currently working on. With daily and weekly tasks, they further advance their progress and try to quickly obtain the rewards.

More info on features and story of Shadowlands can be found in our overview.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. World of Warcraft

Buy PS5: Sony promises more consoles – Replenishment still in 2020

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Good news for everyone who wants to buy or order a PlayStation 5 in 2020. There will be more stock for you!

What’s new with the PS5: In recent weeks, pre-ordering or ordering Sony’s latest console, the PlayStation 5, has been a huge topic in the community. The reason for this was the stocks that sold out very quickly at major retailers like Amazon, Media Markt, and Otto.

After the 3rd wave, gamers were left in the dark. It was unclear whether there would be new consoles to order this year or if one would have to wait until 2021.

But now there is good news for you. Sony promises to refill the stocks at retailers later this year. How large the quantities will be is not known.

We are embedding the tweet with Sony’s confirmation here:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

What else does Sony say? The tweet also reveals that the launch of the PS5 is the largest console launch of all time. However, no exact numbers were provided.

Buy PS5 in 2020 – When will the 4th wave come?

Is there a date for the 4th wave? No, Sony does not give a specific date. They only confirm that they want to do it before the end of 2020.

Recently, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan commented on the sales of the PS5. In an interview with the Russian agency TASS, Ryan explained: “Everything is sold out. Absolutely everything”.

How have PS5 sales gone so far?

Considering the past weeks, one could certainly describe the sales of the PS5 as “chaotic”.

It’s clear that many gamers are now wondering if there will still be chances to get this coveted console this year. On MeinMMO you will find out where and when you can strike again.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Do I really need CoD Cold War if I only play Warzone?

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 7 minutes

On December 10, the first season of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War starts, connecting the CoD from 2020 with Battle Royale Warzone. MeinMMO shows you the advantages of purchasing Cold War as a Warzone player and whether it’s really necessary.

With Call of Duty: Warzone, CoD offers a strong shooter product in the free-to-play market that captivates large player masses and continues to celebrate successes even six months after release. The Battle Royale is expected to run over the next few years while benefiting from the releases of premium titles.

But do you actually need the annual CoDs to continue enjoying Warzone as before? MeinMMO addresses this issue and answers the most pressing questions on the topic. If you still have questions at the end of the article, feel free to ask us in the comments. We will also try to answer them for you.

[toc]

How do Warzone and Cold War grow together?

With the deadline of December 10, 3 CoDs will adopt the progression system from Cold War. If you have never played Cold War by then, you will start again at level 1 as a Warzone player and CoD player.

However, all weapons and gear you have unlocked by then will remain in your possession. You won’t need to level up again to unlock your favorite weapons, and your weapon levels cannot be taken away from you.

If you have only played in Battle Royale before, very little will change for you. There will continue to be seasons, which always come with a new battle pass, bringing fresh content and changes for Warzone.

Thematic content will be more focused on the setting of Cold War. This also applies to the new Warzone map, which you might be able to tackle on December 10.

cod cold war warzone modern warfare level merging
No matter which of the 3 CoDs you play, you always level up in the current system.

What does Cold War bring for Warzone even if I don’t buy it?

  • Weapons
  • Content
  • Battle Pass
  • Prestige System

What weapons do I get from Cold War? The CoD makers plan to actually bring every single weapon from Black Ops Cold War into Warzone. In the respective CoD blog on callofduty.com, the developers write:

The current plan is that, in addition to the weapons from CoD MW, all primary and secondary weapons that are available throughout the lifespan of Black Ops Cold War will be added to Warzone. This includes launch and seasonal weapons along with every single weapon blueprint.

This means that by the end of Cold War’s life cycle, over 100 weapons could be available in Warzone. There are currently no plans to remove weapons from CoD MW from Warzone.

Each weapon will be specifically adjusted for the requirements of battle royale to ensure proper weapon balance. However, they do not specifically address the rollout of these weapons. It could be that all weapons from Cold War are introduced into battle royale at once on December 10. However, staggered releases are also possible.

In Modern Warfare, the weapons from Black Ops Cold War are not available.

cod cold war warzone two AKs in a loadout
Two AK-47 from different generations on the weapon table of Warzone.

What content do I get from Cold War? Just like in the era of Modern Warfare, there will continually be new content for Warzone over time. This can include new modes, such as the action-packed mini-royale with the start of season 5, or map adjustments, such as the subway system in season 6.

Thematically, the new content will still be oriented around the setting of Cold War. There might even be a new map for Warzone on December 10, reminiscent of a location from Black Ops 1, the CoD from 2010. But this is not just about new maps. Tasks and fresh killstreaks will also enter the game, some of which are already in the game files.

Regarding the fate of the previous map Verdansk, which has kept Warzone players occupied since the release, there is little information so far. A developer once said, “Verdansk still has many stories to tell,” but that was already half a year ago. So far, the facts suggest that Verdansk will likely remain in the game for the long term.

cod cold war roadmap season 1 english
The roadmap suggests the content of the first season – with a secret for Warzone.

What does the Battle Pass bring? Instead of a season 7, you will get a season 1 in Warzone on December 10. This will follow the same process as in Modern Warfare. For 1,000 CoD points (almost 10 euros), you can unlock over 100 cosmetic items across various tiers. Some of those tiers are free, such as the tiers with new weapons.

Cold War uses the same system as Modern Warfare. Every season gives you a fresh battle pass that you can level up for rewards throughout the season. If you play it right, you can only pay once and finance the next battle pass again. You can find out more about the first season of Cold War here:

More on the topic
CoD Cold War really kicks off with Season 1 – All facts, leaks & rumors
von Maik Schneider

What does the Prestige system bring? As mentioned earlier, with the start of the first season of Cold War, you fall back to rank 1. Ranks 1 – 55 are called “military ranks” in Cold War and give you the new weapons and gear from Cold War. Afterwards, you will progress to prestige levels.

You will no longer just have 100 tiers per season that you can level up through your 55 foundational ranks. Instead, it goes up to rank 1,200 – and that every season.

The first 200 tiers are the “Prestige Ranks.” Every 20 tiers grants you a challenge (similar to the Officer Rank Challenges from CoD MW), which, when completed, produces a calling card. For every 50 ranks up to rank 200, you receive a prestige rank (maximum of 4 per season) with extra rewards. From here, you become “Prestige Master” and can progress another 1,000 tiers up with small rewards every 50 tiers. We explain the complete prestige system of Cold War in detail here.

cod cold war prestige system rewards pre season
Through the prestige ranks, you continually receive rewards.

What advantages does Cold War bring me as a Warzone player?

  • Operator & Cosmetics
  • Easier weapon leveling
  • More multiplayer content

What Operators & Cosmetics do I get from Cold War? Warzone connects your cosmetic content from CoD MW with the cosmetics from Cold War. Everything you unlock in both premium CoDs can also be used in battle royale. However, you cannot use any cosmetics from Cold War in CoD MW and vice versa. Only Warzone acts as the link.

Just like CoD MW did last year, Cold War also offers many challenges to unlock a ton of cosmetics. This includes operators, weapon blueprints, calling cards, weapon camouflages, and everything else that comes with it.

Call of Duty Cold War Operators Title
Through Cold War, you can unlock many new operators for use in Warzone.

How can I level my weapons more easily? The many challenges, gameplay medals, and game modes provide a better platform for leveling weapons in multiplayer than Warzone. Unless the massive team deathmatch “Rumble” is currently active, you often only unlock weapons at higher levels awkwardly and have to go to Verdansk with blueprints or poorly equipped weapons.

Since the new “Cold War” weapons are not available in Modern Warfare, you will either have to level the new weapons load in battle royale or go for XP hunting in the plunder mode. If you purchased the new Cold War, this is much easier in multiplayer.

Why do I get more multiplayer content? A developer recently expressed hope for new content for Modern Warfare, but big leaps should not be expected anymore. So if you like to play multiplayer on the side, the current state of CoD MW’s multiplayer mode doesn’t change much.

From experiences in recent years, we know that the servers will remain online for a long time, and there will still be playlist updates. However, substantial content drops, like at the start of a new season, are unlikely to happen anymore.

Tips for Warzone:

Personal assessment: Does Cold War ruin your Warzone aim? I spent a longer evening in Warzone after a week in Cold War’s multiplayer, and the effects of the slightly different gameplay style are minimal. The weapons in the new CoD generally can be built more stably, which is noticeable with Warzone firearms that have stronger recoil.

My handling with the CR-56 AMAX has indeed suffered a bit, but with the Kilo, I barely noticed a difference. You just need to ensure that the control settings of both titles are roughly synchronized. Then your aiming will remain stable even in Warzone.

Personal conclusion: Do you need Cold War for Warzone?

Only buy Cold War if you also want to play it besides Warzone

Who’s speaking? I am Maik Schneider and primarily write for MeinMMO in the field of shooters and Call of Duty. Last year, I spent several hundred hours in both games – CoD MW and Warzone, leaning towards battle royale.

When is Cold War worth it as a Warzone player? Take a look at the content of the new CoD and weigh whether you would actually play the full-price title as much as if you bought it without Warzone.

Because if you’re mostly cruising in Warzone, you’ll get a nice variety, but really, it’s only about leveling weapons and unlocking cosmetics.

If the campaign and the PvE mode “Zombies” don’t interest you, it’s better to pass.

maik author profile

Maik Schneider
Freelance author at MeinMMO

With Cold War, Treyarch launched a CoD in 2020 that differs in several ways from its predecessor. If you’re still considering whether to get the new Black Ops this year, you can find 7 things to know before purchasing Cold War here.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. We’ll gladly answer them in the comments or explain what is still unknown.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Did Fortnite really show Baby Yoda for the Season 5 Battle Pass?

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

The start of Season 5 in Fortnite: Battle Royale is getting closer. Some leaks are gradually being shared by data miners. Now, however, Epic itself seems to have contributed to the first hint regarding the new Battle Pass, which features: Baby Yoda.

What is happening in Fortnite right now? The end of Season 4 – Chapter 2 is approaching. The live event with the Nexus War will take place on December 1. Players will have to face the villain Galactus.

A leak also shows when Season 5 in Fortnite might continue. However, it is not yet known exactly when that will be. There are only now first hints regarding the Battle Pass for the next season.

Fortnite accidentally leaks the Battle Pass itself

What happened? On November 24, Fortnite introduced a new subscription service, where players can secure cool items monthly. This is called: Fortnite Crew. But not only that was revealed, as Epic seems to have accidentally leaked the cover image from the Season 5 Battle Pass as well.

The cover image is usually displayed only after the update for the new season has been released. It is then visible in the stores where Fortnite can be purchased. It seems that Epic accidentally changed the image.

You can see the image in this tweet:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

Baby Yoda as part of the Battle Pass?

This is what could be seen in the image: On the cover image of Season 5, three skins can be seen that will likely be part of the next Battle Pass. At the front, you can see The Mandalorian and right behind him Baby Yoda, sitting in his small capsule.

At first, it was suspected that the next season would be completely dedicated to Star Wars or directly to “The Mandalorian.” After all, we had a huge collaboration with Marvel, which involved the whole season. Even the Battle Pass only consisted of heroes from the Marvel Universe. Both Star Wars and Marvel belong to Disney.

However, since there are additional skins in the image that are not related to Star Wars, it could also just be the secret skin of Season 5. This is not always connected to the storyline of the season.

Baby Yoda will likely become a back accessory of the Mandalorian, as the size would fit. This would not be the first collaboration with Star Wars we have seen. There was even a whole live event in Fortnite, where players could see a premiere of the latest film.

fortnite star trek star wars title

The Creative Director of Epic Games, Donald Mustard, had already hinted at what content we can expect in the future from Fortnite. During a video conference, he hid several hints in the background. Afterwards, players already suspected that there could be more sci-fi content.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Gamespot

Father presses F5 for 13 hours to buy his child a PS5

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Getting a PS5 in preorder was unfortunately not possible for many interested players. However, a father from the UK was determined to get a console for his son. He sat in front of a total of 8 devices for 13 hours and constantly refreshed them. Successfully.

What was going on? Stephen Hill from the UK wanted to gift his 8-year-old son Harris a PS5 for Christmas. To do this, he sat at a total of 8 devices on the release day of the console, November 19, at 0:00, with different retailers opened in the browser.

He used a laptop, a smartphone, 5 iPads, and a computer with two browsers simultaneously.

Father buying PS5 for 13 hours
This is what the father’s setup looked like (Image source: Stephen Hill).

However, the third wave for purchasing the PS5 was again chaotic and many buyers went home empty handed.

Did he succeed? Yes, at 13:20 he was able to secure a PS5 in preorder according to his statement. He got a console along with a Spider-Man game for 509 British pounds.

Thus, he sat at the devices for over 13 hours and constantly refreshed them. As he reports, his wife helped him through this whole process.

However, behind the purchase lies not only ambition but also a sad story.

More about the PS5 preorder:

Father wants to make his sons happy after loss due to Corona

What is behind the purchase? As Stephen Hill told the Birmingham Mail, the family has had a terrible year. Due to the lockdown and a death from the coronavirus, he wanted to bring joy to his sons for Christmas.

The six-year-old autistic son Isaac wished for an Xbox Series X, while his other son wanted a PS5. The father fought for both and got them:

The demand for both consoles was high, but I was very determined. It’s that time of year, all kids want them so they can play the latest games, and when a new game comes out, it’s always like that.

But it’s what the boys asked for, and as a parent, you want to give them what they want.

Stephen Hill in conversation with Birmingham Mail

The family also has a daughter, Lillie-Mai. According to Hill, she is not as into gaming as her brothers but still owns an old Xbox and a smartphone.

Will you still get a PS5 this year? Many are currently waiting for a new wave of sales for the PS5. We have summarized the current status of the preorder for you here:

Can you still get a PS5 before Christmas? This is the current status

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Pokémon GO: Raid Hour today with Vesprit – Here’s what you need to know

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO today, on November 25th, the Raid Hour with Vesprit (, Tobutz and Selfe) begins. We will show you the best counters and everything you need to know about the event.

What happens during a Raid Hour? An event of this kind takes place once a week in Pokémon GO. The date is Wednesday evenings. For one hour, the number of legendary raids in the game is significantly increased. At almost every gym, you will find a level 5 raid.

This week, the event revolves around Vesprit. At least here in Europe. In America, Tobutz appears, and in Asia and Oceania, you encounter Selfe. Through international friendships, you can battle all of these raid bosses.

What you need to know about the special Raid Hour on 25.11.

When does it start? The event starts at the usual time at 6:00 PM local time. The eggs for the level 5 raids will appear a few minutes before this start signal, so they hatch on time at 6:00 PM.

Is there a Shiny? No, the Shiny version of Vesprit is not yet in the game. During today’s Raid Hour, you can only catch the normal form. Since the start of the Lake event, Vesprit has been available in Pokémon GO.

In Asia and Oceania, trainers battle Selfe during their Raid Hour. Players in America find Tobutz as an opponent during the event.

Counters to Vesprit – Who should you use to attack?

These types are effective: Vesprit is a Psychic type. It is vulnerable to Pokémon of the types Bug, Dark, and Ghost.

Below, we show you a selection of the best counters you should bring into battle. It is recommended that you have at least 3 players with optimal counters in your group to defeat Vesprit. More trainers are better, as you can defeat the raid boss faster and make the Raid Hour more effective.

Counter PokémonMoves
(Mega-)GengarDark Claw + Shadow Ball
DarkraiSnarl + Shadow Ball
SkelebraHeavy Slam + Shadow Ball
Giratina (Altered Form)Dark Claw + Shadow Ball
SnibunnaSnarl + Foul Play
MewtwoPsycho Cut + Shadow Ball

If you do not have these Pokémon, let our overview of the best attackers in Pokémon GO inspire you for new teams.

What else is happening in Pokémon GO? A huge update for the mobile game is on the way, which will make some changes. The sixth generation is gradually returning, the level cap is being raised, and there are now seasons.

More about Pokémon GO:

Which of the changes are you most looking forward to? And which team will you use in the Raid Hour today? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange with other trainers.

Maybe you will also find other trainers there to exchange friendship codes, so you can invite each other to the Raid Hour.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Oops! Fallout 76 releases new content update too early – Why?

Florian Franck Florian Franck Reading time 2 minutes

With “Steel Dawn,” the last major update for Fallout 76 is released one week early in 2020. A bug in the Xbox Store is to blame. Bethesda responds quickly and allows the Steel Brotherhood to return to Appalachia one week earlier than planned.

Why “Steel Dawn” was released one week early: Originally, the Brotherhood was supposed to return to Appalachia on December 1. Due to an error in the Xbox Store, players were able to download the update as early as November 24, but afterwards Fallout 76 would not start anymore. Bethesda immediately investigated the issue and decided after a brief discussion to release Steel Dawn a week earlier than planned.

The entire team agreed that the last major content update for Fallout 76 is ready and nothing stands in the way of its release. Steel Dawn was subsequently unlocked for Xbox players and also for all other platforms. In the announcement, Bethesda apologized to Xbox players for the confusion and hopes that all players are just as excited about the new update.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

What to Expect in Fallout 76 Now

With the return of the Steel Brotherhood, it is now possible to play the first chapter of a completely new questline, meet new characters, and visit revamped locations. 

The “Appalachian Brotherhood of Steel” Introduced

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
Text: The Steel Brotherhood of Appalachia is introduced in this video.

Steel Dawn lets you build underground: It is now possible to set up your own C.A.M.P. underground as well. The three different shelters allow you to build underground. Every player will receive the Vault Supply Room for free at the start.

The Vault Entrance will initially be available only for Fallout 1st members, and later in the Atom Shop for everyone. The Vault Atrium is available for purchase in the Atom Shop for all players from the start. 

We have already introduced the new C.A.M.P. accommodations at MeinMMO: Fallout 76 lets you build your own Vaults soon – How does that work?

Why hunger and thirst are no longer a problem in Fallout 76: With the new update, the thirst and hunger system has been overhauled. Players who are well-fed and hydrated will now receive additional buffs to their stats. So you can no longer starve or thirst in Appalachia.

Equipment and weapons of the Steel Brotherhood: By completing quests for the Steel Brotherhood and daily operations, you now have the opportunity to unlock new weapons and armor directly from the Brotherhood’s arsenal.

You can find the full patch notes in the Bethesda blog post

Who is the Steel Brotherhood

With the “Steel Dawn” update, the Steel Brotherhood returns to Appalachia. For MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus, this is a reason to be excited, because for him it is the best thing that can happen to the game.

The legendary Steel Brotherhood is back. What makes the Brotherhood so special? What are its origins and how do they fit into the Fallout lore? In the extensive MeinMMO special on the Steel Brotherhood, we give you answers to all these questions: This is the complete history of the Steel Brotherhood.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Bethesda

Even the Xbox Chief praises Sony’s new Super Controller for the PS5

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The new DualSense controller of the PS5 is receiving praise from many users and testers. Even Xbox chief Phil Spencer has only positive words for Sony’s creation. In an interview, he praises the controller.

What does Spencer say? In a podcast from The Verge, Phil Spencer discussed the new Xbox, as well as general gaming topics. One section also addressed the new DualSense controller of the PS5.

It received a lot of praise even before the release of the new console and was seen as the flagship of the PS5. And Spencer speaks positively about it as well:

I applaud [Sony] for what they have done with the controller. Not necessarily for – well, I shouldn’t say not just for the features – but for even more than the features of the controller.

Spencer also emphasizes that everyone in the industry learns and benefits from each other. Some features are meant to fit a specific platform, while others are interesting for the general market.

The DualSense controller that has received so much positive feedback.

Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers

What makes the controller so interesting? Even before the release of the PS5, developers were already raving about the features and possibilities of the new controller.

The highlight is the haptic feedback. You should feel resistance while gaming, depending on what you are doing in the game. For many, the game Astro’s Playground served as an example, which was specifically used to showcase the controller:

  • When Astro pulled on a rope, you feel resistance through the trigger buttons, making it harder to press them
  • In one level, Astro wears a frog costume with retractable springs in its legs. When pulling these springs for a jump, the trigger buttons also offer resistance

In another interview, Spencer spoke about the Game Pass topic and a potential release for PS4 and PS5. The Xbox chief did not rule this out:

Xbox chief does not rule out Game Pass for PS4 and PS5, says: “I love PlayStation”

Similar experiences are expected in many games, for example when shooting in CoD Cold War, pulling a bowstring in Horizon Forbidden West, or braking in Gran Turismo 7. You can find all the games that benefit from the special features of the controller here:

More on the topic
PS5: All confirmed games that utilize new features of the DualSense controller
von Sven Galitzki

Additionally, the vibrations of the new DualSense are more sensitive and better tailored to the situations. This is also said to enhance the controller feel.

What else does the controller offer? In addition to the special haptic feedback, the controller features a touchpad, a headset jack, and its own microphone. However, you should mute it in time, as it is always activated by default.

Moreover, the new controller has a small and special detail that most overlook.

Will Xbox also get a haptic controller?

In the conversation with The Verge, Spencer also stated that the developers of Xbox are keeping an eye on new technologies, whether it’s a controller, VR, or something else.

The Xbox chief mentioned in this context the Wii, which led to Kinect at Xbox and The Move at Sony with its release. However, the chief did not mention whether Microsoft will soon release its own controller with haptic feedback like Sony.

In another interview, Spencer spoke about the Game Pass topic and a potential release for PS4 and PS5. The Xbox chief did not rule this out:

Xbox chief does not rule out Game Pass for PS4 and PS5, says: “I love PlayStation”

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

CoD Cold War: A bug mows down the camper bushes – players want it to stay that way

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the map Cartel has a bad reputation. The reason is the annoying bushes in the center. However, a glitch has allowed a lucky player to cut down the shrubbery. They find the map much better this way.

What’s up with the bushes? The map Cartel in the multiplayer of Cold War takes place in the bushland of South America, which is why the underbrush grows wildly in the center of the map at the Domination point B. Those who want to capture this location are confronted with rows of seemingly harmless bushes.

However, entire hordes of malicious campers can be hiding in them. You can hardly see them unless you have the extremely useful flashlight attached to your weapon.

On the other hand, those who don’t want to run around with a stupid light on their rifle often get shot through the bushes here, which is why many players avoid the center altogether and fight in less bushy areas.

However, due to a glitch, a player enjoyed the map without the annoying shrubbery.

It’s much more fun without bushes!

This is what the map looks like “unbushed”: The player CapAustria experienced a glitch in a round of Cold War on Cartel. This caused the bushes to suddenly disappear when viewed at a certain angle. Apparently, the textures did not load, and suddenly the area was free of the nasty bushes.

cod cold war without bushes
This is what the leafless Cartel looks like. Source reddit

Unfortunately, the glitch only lasted for one round and could not be reliably reproduced. Nevertheless, CapAustria and the readers on reddit, where he posted a picture of the bush-free Cartel, were excited.

The thread quickly received over 8.2K upvotes and more than 400 comments:

  • Dopestdope456 says, “That looks so much better!”
  • GarysSquirtle has another suggestion: “Now it just needs a bit more cover and it would be perfect.”
  • GetWreckless thinks it’s already good enough: “Looks damn playable to me, plenty of structures to hide behind. But you can’t see how much cover there is because it’s wrapped in the damn bushes!”

So, let’s hope that the developers might remove or at least reduce the bushes in a later update. Many players would surely appreciate this and make the map overall fairer.

However, Cartel is not the only map in CoD Cold War that currently has problems. In Moscow, you can fall victim to deadly windows.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. CharlieIntel

Star Citizen is so huge that another studio has to help now

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Star Citizen is an enormously ambitious game project that has taken on massive proportions. Now, another studio is set to help finish building the galaxy.

What kind of studio is this? A new team is being assembled in Montreal. The studio “Turbulent” has been collaborating with Cloud Imperium Games for some time but is now set to take on larger tasks. Among other things, they are creating entire star systems to fill the galaxy of the space MMO with worlds.

I am very proud to officially announce the establishment of a Star Citizen development team at Turbulent in Montreal. Montreal has an amazing talent pool of developers and a rich video game history. We could not be happier to add the very best local talents of the CIG family and work toward the common goal of creating worlds for this unprecedented persistent universe.

Benoit Beausejour, Chief Technical Officer at Turbulent
Star Citizen City
A new studio is set to help build new planets for Star Citizen.

Star systems can be created more quickly

Why is this so important? Star Citizen has now been in development for 10 years and is still far from a release. The space MMO, which is among the largest crowdfunding MMOs, aims to provide players with a vast galaxy that they can explore and in which they can forge their own paths – whether as traders, pirates, or adventurers.

But for that, star systems need to be built. Planets where players can land and which promise adventure, wealth, and fame. This naturally takes a lot of time. Here, help from the studio “Turbulent” comes at just the right time. A team dedicated to creating entire star systems should significantly speed up the development of Star Citizen.

What kind of adventures await you in Star Citizen? Essentially, you write your own story. You are the architect of your adventures. How this can look is shown in a new, stunning video that kicks off a short film series:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

When is Star Citizen coming out? There is still no date. The single-player offshoot Squadron 42 also has no release date yet. Fans just need to be patient, enjoy the modules available so far or the Free Fly events, and participate in development through feedback.

Want to learn more about Squadron 42? Star Citizen has finally broken the silence about Squadron 42 – this is what the developers say.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. PCGamer

WoW Shadowlands: Is it worth starting after 16 years? – Listen to it on the MeinMMO podcast

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

WoW Shadowlands has been released and we took a look at the new addon in the MeinMMO Podcast. Tune in and discuss with us in the comments.

What is this about? The latest expansion of WoW is now online for a few days and players have been exploring the Shadowlands since then. Although this MMORPG is over 16 years old, it is still played by many people. But what about newcomers?

Whether it is still worth starting fresh in WoW or returning after many years off is what we discuss in our latest podcast episode. We also discuss:

Who is involved? The podcast is hosted by Leya Jankowski from the MeinMMO editorial team, who also takes on the role of a WoW beginner. Joining her are MeinMMO’s WoW specialist Benedict Grothaus and our colleague Marylin Marx, the community manager of GameStar.

Benedict has been playing WoW for 15 years and brings the perspective of a hardcore raider. Mary is GameStar’s WoW specialist and speaks from the viewpoint of a single-player fan. Leya is completely new to World of Warcraft after 16 years.

Here you can listen:

Spotify Libsyn iTunes

Here you can follow the podcast:

You can also find all previous episodes there, where we have also dealt with WoW in the episode about the phenomenon of “WoW” killers.

Feedback? Suggestions for topics?

How to get involved: We always appreciate constructive feedback on our podcast. Please write your feedback in the comments under the article or in our Discord and tell us how you liked the current episode.

You can also suggest topics for the future. Is there a game or topic that concerns you particularly? Would you like to hear certain guests on our show? Then let us know and put it in the comments.

We look forward to hearing from you!

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Pokémon GO: Leak reveals new Pokémon from Gen 6 and their Shinies

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The release of Generation 6 in Pokémon GO is approaching. Data miners have now shown Pokémon and Shinys from the Kalos region that have been added to the game’s code.

What’s happening in Pokémon GO? Recently, the developers announced the largest update that the title has ever seen.

In preparation for this major release, the developers have now made changes that are not yet visible in the game, but can already be seen in the code by data miners. In a graphic, the PokeMiners show what has changed.

Gen 6: New Pokémon and Shiny versions

Here is the find: On Twitter and Reddit, the data miners show their graphic with the new Pokémon from the Kalos region that Niantic added to the code. The PokeMiners have also included the Shiny variants in the graphic.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

Keep in mind that this is a find from data mining. There is no guarantee that all these Pokémon will be available in Pokémon GO right at the launch of Gen. 6 or shortly thereafter.

It is also unclear when the Shinys will be released. We already know that these 17 monsters from Gen. 6 will be the first to arrive in the game.

There may be a few Shinys available right at the start, while others will be released during events like Community Days. But that is speculation.

More about Pokémon GO

When is Gen 6 coming? Starting from December 2, Generation 6 will appear in Pokémon GO. However, only a few Pokémon will find their way into the game initially. More will follow later.

Did you spot a Shiny in the graphic above that you like the most and absolutely must have? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and explain what makes that Shiny so good for you.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

WoW: Streamer rushes home too quickly for Shadowlands – police understand

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

The new addon World of Warcraft Shadowlands is for many fans the big event of the year. Therefore, a streamer wanted to play it immediately at launch and not waste a second. He nearly received a hefty fine for it.

What happened? The new WoW addon Shadowlands was released on November 23, 2020, just before the launch of the expansion, and a friend and co-streamer of Bbnogames absolutely wanted to be online until the game started and play with his friends.

However, since he was out just before the launch, he had to hurry back home to his PC. Therefore, he sped on the highway. He quickly regretted it, as suddenly the police appeared behind him and pulled him over.

The streamer was already preparing for an uncomfortable conversation, a significant delay before he could play, and a hefty fine when the situation took an unexpected turn.

Officer thinks it’s okay to speed over the highway for Shadowlands

This is how the situation proceeded: The confrontation with the highway policeman began with the usual question: “Do you know how fast you were going?”

The streamer, who apparently saw no point in elaborate excuses, simply responded truthfully, “Yes, I’m sorry, but this new game is starting soon and all my friends are waiting for me!”

At this point, the officer perked up and asked, “Shadowlands?”, to which the streamer immediately affirmed.

The officer then said understandingly, “Alright, then go ahead!”

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitch content

Completely stunned, the streamer then actually drove home and was live in his friend Bbnogames’ stream about 5 minutes later. There he then recounted this crazy anecdote to an amused audience.

At the launch of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands not all players were thrilled. However, our MeinMMO house demon Cortyn does not accept that. For her, the launch of the new WoW expansion was simply awesome. No matter what you say about it! Enjoy reading.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Dexerto

One of the hardest MMORPGs showcases its brutal battles in new videos

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Mortal Online 2 could become the toughest MMORPG thanks to brutal mass battles, and looks fantastic in the new gameplay videos.

What is Mortal Online 2? The MMORPG is the sequel to Mortal Online, released in 2010, where PvP battles are the main focus and it is anything but fair.

Mortal Online 2 follows the same pattern. Here too, PvP is at the forefront, and it will probably not be very fair, although unprovoked attacks on players are penalized. This time, however, PvE also plays a role.

Territorial wars and mass battles will likely make up the majority of the MMORPG when it is expected to be released in 2021.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
Mortal Online 2 looks fantastic.

Beautiful and Brutal

What do the new videos show? Thanks to Unreal Engine 4, Mortal Online 2 looks fantastic. The landscapes invite exploration through dense forests or simply strolling across the meadows to watch the deer graze – which you should definitely not do, as there is open PvP, and any inattention will be severely punished.

Walking through a forest in twilight and finding an abandoned cabin creates a very dense atmosphere.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

Furthermore, you will see sprawling mass battles where numerous warriors in full armor beat each other up. These fights show that Mortal Online 2 is only aimed at adults. There’s quite a bit of blood in the fights of every against every. Another scene even shows a naked heroine. Such scenes are also what the MMORPG intends to offer.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

Additionally, you will see some resource gathering. With a pickaxe, you mine stones. If you kill a deer, you can skin it for its hide. This way, you obtain important resources. Because in Mortal Online 2, survival elements play a role. You will need to craft important items yourself and even can build camps.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

When will Mortal Online 2 be released? The MMORPG will enter beta on November 27. On the official website, you can sign up for access. The release will then take place in 2021 via Steam.

Who is the MMORPG for? Those who love PvP and enjoy unfair fights can take a look at Mortal Online 2. If you prefer a lot of quests and a focus on story, then this MMORPG may not fully match your preferences.

You love PvP and want to know which MMORPGs suit your preferences? Then read the MeinMMO article “The 10 MMORPGs with the best PvP of all time“.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. MMORPG.org.pl

Giant hassle over PS5 pre-order – players demand eBay to prohibit exorbitant prices

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

Anyone who has managed to get a PS5 in pre-order is lucky. Due to bot networks and the limited availability, many interested parties missed out. They complain not only about Sony, but also about the shops where consoles and graphics cards are sold in bulk. Many wish that eBay and similar platforms would take action against exorbitant prices.

Update November 25: eBay has responded to our inquiry and we have included the statement in the corresponding section of the article.

What has happened so far?

Besides the low stock, huge bot networks and people looking to profit off the PS5 are primarily responsible for the chaos.

One network boasts that it has purchased more than 3,500 PS5 consoles alone. That may be more than many retailers had in stock.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Reddit content

Why is this a problem? Bots and so-called scalpers cause frustration for gamers. They don’t buy consoles to use them; instead, they aim to make money off them.

The PS5 has been listed on eBay for up to 2,500 euros, five times the original price. Many gamers and readers here on MeinMMO therefore demand that these sellers put a stop to the inflated prices.

What are scalpers? Scalping is a strategy where traders try to make money by buying items cheaply and selling them at a higher price. “Scalping” refers to the separation of the profit made through this method.

“eBay and Amazon must take consistent action against such inflated prices”

What do the players say? MeinMMO reader Psycheater is one of those who see the problem at retailers like eBay and Amazon. He wrote:

It’s a simple story: eBay and Amazon need to take consistent action against such inflated prices. But absolutely NOTHING is being done, so nothing will ever change.

Our reader Aethos hopes that retailers will react and lock out those who want to profit from inflated prices:

I hope eBay does something against these vultures. The new Nvidia graphics cards seem to be the same. It’s a shame when a new product comes out and customers are made to struggle to buy their product of choice due to such practices. Just like back in the day with the Nintendo consoles that were practically unavailable.

However, some players are not satisfied with this hope alone. They have already reacted with fake offers for the RTX 3080, raising prices to nearly 99,900 dollars without intending to pay. Additionally, fake offers in the form of drawings were sold to draw attention to the injustice and madness of the prices on the platform.

ps5 2500 euro gouging
A PS5 can cost up to 2,500 euros (Source: eBay).

Why should the shops react? MeinMMO reader DA is also annoyed by the practice but wonders why retailers should react. After all, they make a profit on every sale. He wishes for intervention from consumer protection:

Why should these online services take action? eBay earns a commission, Amazon sells enough regardless. They don’t care, I think consumer protection should step in here.

But as stated above, supply and demand apply. The higher the demand, the higher the offers. That’s just how it is.

With this opinion, DA is not alone. In our comments, there are always users who do not expect retailers to take action.

And even if they were to ban the sellers, the bots and scalpers would likely find other platforms. At least that’s what our reader Wesker fears.

More about the PS5 on MeinMMO:

Is there really no reaction from eBay and others?

Anyone currently searching for a PlayStation 5 on eBay will find numerous offers ranging from 700 to 2,812 euros. It is clear that there is obviously no action against the sales themselves.

However, users in the eBay forum report that they cannot simply list a PS5 anymore. It seems that every sales offer for new consoles is manually reviewed by support. Additionally, new accounts apparently cannot list a PS5 at this time. They receive an error message that they have reached the limit for this item.

These regulations are supposed to prevent fraudulent purchases and scams related to the PS5. However, the high gouging prices remain.

What does eBay say? We at MeinMMO have requested a statement from eBay regarding gouging prices. They told us that eBay has already responded this year with a new principle on price gouging.

This principle, however, applies only to items deemed essential or needed for daily use:

We place great importance on appropriate pricing and ensure that current developments are always in accordance with eBay policies. Where this is not the case, we will take action accordingly. For this, we introduced a principle on price gouging this year.

This principle, however, applies exclusively to items considered necessary, or also items for daily needs, and only these items can be reported as price gouging. Since the PlayStation 5 does not fulfill this necessity of daily needs and no emergency is being exploited, this principle does not apply here.

Response from eBay to MeinMMO’s inquiry

Will anyone still get a PS5 this year? Some of our readers still hope to get a PS5 this year. We have summarized the current status of the pre-order for you:

Can you still get a PS5 before Christmas? This is the current status

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

WoW: Quest “Pack or Unity” – What should you choose?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 6 minutes
podcast header wow shadowlands

Why Shadowlands is perfect for WoW newcomers, you can hear in the MeinMMO podcast

Whether it is still worth starting fresh in WoW now, or returning after many years of absence, we discuss in the podcast with a beginner, a hardcore raider, and a casual player.

To the podcast on Spotify

Can you change your choice later? No. When you make a choice, the game even warns you that you cannot undo this choice on the character. If you commit to the Larion or the machines, then this choice is permanent for that character.

You can, of course, play a second character at any time and make a different choice on that one to be prepared for both sides.

More on the topic
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands – Gewinnspiel
von MeinMMO

What consequences will this have? If you choose the Larion or Phalynx, you can use the respective variant as a companion in the immediate area of Bastion. With the Larions, you first have to buy some treats and then feed a Larion with them so that it follows you for 10 minutes. The Phalynx can be taken as a companion from its station just like in the quest line.

One known consequence so far is that the decision has an impact on your world quests. For both factions, there is at least one world quest that you can only complete if you have joined the “right” side. If you chose the Larions, for example, you cannot complete the Phalynx world quest and vice versa.

WoW World Quest Phalynx Map
You cannot complete this world quest if you have chosen the Phalynx.

What should you choose now? Basically, the choice does not matter, and it is only about one single world quest and a bit of cosmetics when choosing a temporary companion. After the current state, you do not have to think too long about it and can decide freely.

More on current topics around Shadowlands:

Is there more to come? Many players are already speculating that the decision may have further consequences in the future. Players hope that there will be a special mount – either a Phalynx or a living Larion.

This has not yet been confirmed. Should there be new information and a possible mount, we will of course update this article.

Whom did you join? Are you more into the living Larions or do you prefer the precise, programmed Phalynx?

Do you want to reach level 60 quickly? Some tips for speed leveling are given by professionals here.

podcast header wow shadowlands

Why Shadowlands is perfect for WoW newcomers, you can hear in the MeinMMO podcast

Whether it is still worth starting fresh in WoW now, or returning after many years of absence, we discuss in the podcast with a beginner, a hardcore raider, and a casual player.

To the podcast on Spotify

Can you change your choice later? No. When you make a choice, the game even warns you that you cannot undo this choice on the character. If you commit to the Larion or the machines, then this choice is permanent for that character.

You can, of course, play a second character at any time and make a different choice on that one to be prepared for both sides.

What consequences will this have? If you choose the Larion or Phalynx, you can use the respective variant as a companion in the immediate area of Bastion. With the Larions, you first have to buy some treats and then feed a Larion with them so that it follows you for 10 minutes. The Phalynx can be taken as a companion from its station just like in the quest line.

One known consequence so far is that the decision has an impact on your world quests. For both factions, there is at least one world quest that you can only complete if you have joined the “right” side. If you chose the Larions, for example, you cannot complete the Phalynx world quest and vice versa.

WoW World Quest Phalynx Map
You cannot complete this world quest if you have chosen the Phalynx.

What should you choose now? Basically, the choice does not matter, and it is only about one single world quest and a bit of cosmetics when choosing a temporary companion. After the current state, you do not have to think too long about it and can decide freely.

More on current topics around Shadowlands:

Is there more to come? Many players are already speculating that the decision may have further consequences in the future. Players hope that there will be a special mount – either a Phalynx or a living Larion.

This has not yet been confirmed. Should there be new information and a possible mount, we will of course update this article.

Whom did you join? Are you more into the living Larions or do you prefer the precise, programmed Phalynx?

Do you want to reach level 60 quickly? Some tips for speed leveling are given by professionals here.

podcast header wow shadowlands

Why Shadowlands is perfect for WoW newcomers, you can hear in the MeinMMO podcast

Whether it is still worth starting fresh in WoW now, or returning after many years of absence, we discuss in the podcast with a beginner, a hardcore raider, and a casual player.

To the podcast on Spotify

Can you change your choice later? No. When you make a choice, the game even warns you that you cannot undo this choice on the character. If you commit to the Larion or the machines, then this choice is permanent for that character.

You can, of course, play a second character at any time and make a different choice on that one to be prepared for both sides.

What consequences will this have? If you choose the Larion or Phalynx, you can use the respective variant as a companion in the immediate area of Bastion. With the Larions, you first have to buy some treats and then feed a Larion with them so that it follows you for 10 minutes. The Phalynx can be taken as a companion from its station just like in the quest line.

One known consequence so far is that the decision has an impact on your world quests. For both factions, there is at least one world quest that you can only complete if you have joined the “right” side. If you chose the Larions, for example, you cannot complete the Phalynx world quest and vice versa.

WoW World Quest Phalynx Map
You cannot complete this world quest if you have chosen the Phalynx.

What should you choose now? Basically, the choice does not matter, and it is only about one single world quest and a bit of cosmetics when choosing a temporary companion. After the current state, you do not have to think too long about it and can decide freely.

More on current topics around Shadowlands:

Is there more to come? Many players are already speculating that the decision may have further consequences in the future. Players hope that there will be a special mount – either a Phalynx or a living Larion.

This has not yet been confirmed. Should there be new information and a possible mount, we will of course update this article.

Whom did you join? Are you more into the living Larions or do you prefer the precise, programmed Phalynx?

Do you want to reach level 60 quickly? Some tips for speed leveling are given by professionals here.

In the new WoW quest “Pack or Unity” you have to make a choice – and it’s permanent. We clarify the consequences.

In World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, much revolves around important decisions that players must make in the Shadowlands. Besides choosing a covenant, there are also smaller decisions to be made. One of them you must face in the quest “Pack or Unity” in Bastion. We reveal what consequences this has.

What kind of quest is this? The quest line can be found easily east of the central outpost in Bastion. Basically, there are two quest lines that introduce you to different creatures. Once you will meet the living Larions and their caretaker, another time the mechanical Phalynx and their creator.

Once you have completed both quest lines, the game requires you in the final quest “Pack or Unity” to choose one of the two sides.

You can, of course, play a second character at any time and make a different choice on that one to be prepared for both sides.

What consequences will this have? If you choose the Larion or Phalynx, you can use the respective variant as a companion in the immediate area of Bastion. With the Larions, you first have to buy some treats and then feed a Larion with them so that it follows you for 10 minutes. The Phalynx can be taken as a companion from its station just like in the quest line.

One known consequence so far is that the decision has an impact on your world quests. For both factions, there is at least one world quest that you can only complete if you have joined the “right” side. If you chose the Larions, for example, you cannot complete the Phalynx world quest and vice versa.

WoW World Quest Phalynx Map
You cannot complete this world quest if you have chosen the Phalynx.

What should you choose now? Basically, the choice does not matter, and it is only about one single world quest and a bit of cosmetics when choosing a temporary companion. After the current state, you do not have to think too long about it and can decide freely.

More on current topics around Shadowlands:

Is there more to come? Many players are already speculating that the decision may have further consequences in the future. Players hope that there will be a special mount – either a Phalynx or a living Larion.

This has not yet been confirmed. Should there be new information and a possible mount, we will of course update this article.

Whom did you join? Are you more into the living Larions or do you prefer the precise, programmed Phalynx?

Do you want to reach level 60 quickly? Some tips for speed leveling are given by professionals here.

podcast header wow shadowlands

Why Shadowlands is perfect for WoW newcomers, you can hear in the MeinMMO podcast

Whether it is still worth starting fresh in WoW now, or returning after many years of absence, we discuss in the podcast with a beginner, a hardcore raider, and a casual player.

To the podcast on Spotify

Can you change your choice later? No. When you make a choice, the game even warns you that you cannot undo this choice on the character. If you commit to the Larion or the machines, then this choice is permanent for that character.

You can, of course, play a second character at any time and make a different choice on that one to be prepared for both sides.

What consequences will this have? If you choose the Larion or Phalynx, you can use the respective variant as a companion in the immediate area of Bastion. With the Larions, you first have to buy some treats and then feed a Larion with them so that it follows you for 10 minutes. The Phalynx can be taken as a companion from its station just like in the quest line.

One known consequence so far is that the decision has an impact on your world quests. For both factions, there is at least one world quest that you can only complete if you have joined the “right” side. If you chose the Larions, for example, you cannot complete the Phalynx world quest and vice versa.

WoW World Quest Phalynx Map
You cannot complete this world quest if you have chosen the Phalynx.

What should you choose now? Basically, the choice does not matter, and it is only about one single world quest and a bit of cosmetics when choosing a temporary companion. After the current state, you do not have to think too long about it and can decide freely.

More on current topics around Shadowlands:

Is there more to come? Many players are already speculating that the decision may have further consequences in the future. Players hope that there will be a special mount – either a Phalynx or a living Larion.

This has not yet been confirmed. Should there be new information and a possible mount, we will of course update this article.

Whom did you join? Are you more into the living Larions or do you prefer the precise, programmed Phalynx?

Do you want to reach level 60 quickly? Some tips for speed leveling are given by professionals here.

podcast header wow shadowlands

Why Shadowlands is perfect for WoW newcomers, you can hear in the MeinMMO podcast

Whether it is still worth starting fresh in WoW now, or returning after many years of absence, we discuss in the podcast with a beginner, a hardcore raider, and a casual player.

To the podcast on Spotify

Can you change your choice later? No. When you make a choice, the game even warns you that you cannot undo this choice on the character. If you commit to the Larion or the machines, then this choice is permanent for that character.

You can, of course, play a second character at any time and make a different choice on that one to be prepared for both sides.

What consequences will this have? If you choose the Larion or Phalynx, you can use the respective variant as a companion in the immediate area of Bastion. With the Larions, you first have to buy some treats and then feed a Larion with them so that it follows you for 10 minutes. The Phalynx can be taken as a companion from its station just like in the quest line.

One known consequence so far is that the decision has an impact on your world quests. For both factions, there is at least one world quest that you can only complete if you have joined the “right” side. If you chose the Larions, for example, you cannot complete the Phalynx world quest and vice versa.

WoW World Quest Phalynx Map
You cannot complete this world quest if you have chosen the Phalynx.

What should you choose now? Basically, the choice does not matter, and it is only about one single world quest and a bit of cosmetics when choosing a temporary companion. After the current state, you do not have to think too long about it and can decide freely.

More on current topics around Shadowlands:

Is there more to come? Many players are already speculating that the decision may have further consequences in the future. Players hope that there will be a special mount – either a Phalynx or a living Larion.

This has not yet been confirmed. Should there be new information and a possible mount, we will of course update this article.

Whom did you join? Are you more into the living Larions or do you prefer the precise, programmed Phalynx?

Do you want to reach level 60 quickly? Some tips for speed leveling are given by professionals here.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

PC MMORPG Elyon shows gameplay from the dungeons, looks like a modern TERA

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In the coming year, we can expect an exciting MMORPG with Elyon. New videos now show how fast the gameplay is.

What kind of game is it? Elyon (formerly A:IR – Ascent: Infinite Realm) places you in a steampunk world. You explore this world together with your friends, take on quests, and battle numerous monsters, including machines.

The focus of the MMORPG is primarily on PvP battles. Skill and speed are especially important since there is no classic tab-targeting. The fights are active and very action-packed. You can even engage in aerial battles with airships, which, however, do not hold as much significance as they did in the earlier A:IR version.

The game could be interesting for everyone who finds classic MMORPGs too boring.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
This is how gameplay in the MMORPG Elyon proceeds.

How fast is the MMORPG Elyon in the new gameplay

What has been shown now? Last weekend, the digital G-Star fair took place. There, primarily Asian online games were presented, including Elyon. In the new videos, MMORPG fans can be seen having fun in the game.

The focus of these videos is on the dungeon runs. The groups fight their way through the dungeons and take on huge boss monsters. It stands out how fast the gameplay is. We have already pointed out based on earlier videos of Elyon that it gives the impression of an action game, and the new gameplay reinforces that impression.

Especially the steampunk scenario, where you can even use rifles, mixed with the fast and active fights, emphasizes the feeling of seeing an action game rather than an MMORPG.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
In this video, you see housing and battles in the dungeons of the MMORPG Elyon.

What else is there to see? More videos show not only the dungeon runs but also a bit of housing in the game. You can furnish and decorate your buildings according to your ideas.

Crafting to improve your equipment also plays a role. For crafting, it is necessary to find materials that you might discover in the wild.

When will the game be released? The release of Elyon in South Korea is planned for December 10. In this country, the MMORPG is set to be released in the second half of 2021.

What impression does Elyon make? The MMORPG Elyon looks really good in the videos and somewhat resembles a modern TERA – no wonder, as it comes from the same developer studio. The many effects in the battles, the atmospheric landscapes, and lighting effects all invite players to dive into the adventure.

The impression remains of a very fast, action-packed MMORPG that might provoke a rethink among those who are used to traditional and more leisurely gameplay.

Elyon is among the 8 most promising MMORPGs set to be released in 2020 and 2021.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. MMORPG.com
  2. MassivelyOP
  3. MMORPG.org.pl

Destiny 2: How to get the 1st raid chest solo and why you should do it

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

The new Destiny 2 raid in the Deep Stone Crypt has 2 chests with loot that can both be obtained solo – one of them is quite easy with just a little effort. And it can be worth it – for raiders and also for players who otherwise do not venture into the raid. MeinMMO explains how you can get the first raid chest completely alone.

What are the raid chests? Destiny 2’s new expansion Beyond Light brought numerous fresh contents – including a new raid in the Deep Stone Crypt on Europa.

In the individual encounters of this PvE top activity, you can earn all kinds of cool, exclusive raid loot – such as the raid exotic “The Eyes of Tomorrow”.

However, there are also chests in the raid from which you can get some useful items – regardless of whether you enjoy raiding or not.

The new raid leads you into the mysterious Deep Stone Crypt

This is why it’s worth getting the raid chests: You receive

  • 10x Conquest spoils guaranteed – per week, per character. This is a new resource for the kiosk in the Tower, from which you can pull old exotics or special weapons.
  • The chance for special raid mods
  • The chance for raid weapons and armor pieces – but only for those that have already dropped for you in the raid. So if you haven’t completed a raid encounter yet and received any raid loot, you won’t have a chance through the chests either.

So if you want missing top exotics from the kiosk, you need to go into the raid. Because the conquest spoils are only available there. And so players who wouldn’t normally raid can also access the new resource – provided they bring time and have to be diligent. Because for an exotic weapon, you need 240x conquest spoils. So if you only focus on the 1st raid chest, you’ll need a solid 8 weeks to gather this amount with 3 characters. But without the raid, you get nothing.

Players who enjoy raiding but cannot regularly visit the Deep Stone Crypt can, through this method, also farm mods and the resource solo in between and possibly even grab additional raid gear.

Also interesting:

How to get the first raid chest solo

Requirements:

  • First, you must have the Beyond Light expansion. Without it, you can’t enter the raid at all.
  • Additionally, you should reach at least power level 1,220 (with artifact), as you will encounter enemies shortly and below that level, it gets noticeably harder.

You don’t need a team for this. The first Sparrow phase as well as getting the chest can also be done solo – and with all 3 Guardian classes. You are neither under time pressure, nor do you have to worry about respawns. This all takes place in a non-dark zone, so you can retry as often as you want upon dying.

Where can I find the raid? The new raid in the Deep Stone Crypt is located on the new location Europa:

The way to the first chest

The beginning: After you spawn, you need to clear the area first and eliminate all enemies so that the massive hatch opens, granting you access to the crypt. Go down through this access, get on your Sparrow there, and then it’s all about following the course of the tunnel and driving through until you reach the first red dome or bubble.

From here, you must follow a specific path from dome to dome and be careful not to die from the Frostbite debuff (after it stacks to 10x).

Bypass Frostbite debuff: You can completely bypass this debuff with a little trick.

  • Park your Sparrow just outside the bubble and get off it into the bubble.
  • Then quickly get back on your Sparrow from inside the bubble, which is still parked outside.
  • This should go quickly, or else the Sparrow will disappear.
  • If you’ve done it right, you will be permanently protected by “Refuge from the Storm” at the bottom left of the screen.
This is how you should position yourself and then dismount to the left into the bubble. From there, immediately get back on the Sparrow (source: Esoterickk on YouTube)

How to get to the chest: Now you must follow a specific path. This is hard to describe – especially due to the poor visibility that characterizes this phase. Just pay attention to Esoterickk’s route from minute 1:08 in the following video and try to follow it as accurately as possible. At the end (minute 3:06), the first raid chest will be waiting for you.

And keep in mind: Esoterickk does not always move from bubble to bubble to remove the debuff but takes a shorter route. You should also bypass the debuff, as this gameplay style won’t otherwise be possible.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

You can also get the chest regularly without bypassing the debuff. However, you will then have to move from dome to dome to lose the debuff. You can see how the exact route runs in this video by Venero TV (from minute 1:59):

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

What about the 2nd chest? Yes, the second raid chest can also be obtained solo. However, you need to glitch outside the map and follow a specific route there. This is not always easy and feasible even for seasoned guardians, which is why we refrain from providing an explicit description here. For them, it might be easier to grab the chest in the normal raid progression.

If you’re still interested in that, just check out Esoterickk’s top video from minute 3:09 onwards. With 2 chests on all 3 characters, you could then get up to 60x conquest spoils per week.

By the way, this is also worth knowing: The new raid is completed – 5 changes you need to know now

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

FIFA 21: New Title Update 6 nerfs blocking defenders, fixes career bugs

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In FIFA 21, the new Title Update 6 will soon be available. It includes several changes and fixes issues in different modes.

When does Title Update 6 come out? The new Title Update is now available for the PC version of FIFA 21 (Origin and Steam).

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

The usual phrase that it will be released later on consoles is missing this time. It is probable that it will be released later, but the exact release date is still unknown.

The update introduces changes in various areas. Let’s take a look at the most important ones.

What’s changing with Title Update 6 in gameplay

One of the most important changes in the update is that the AI blocks in defense will be weakened. Specifically, the distance they can cover when attempting a block will be reduced. This should result in significantly fewer shots inside the box being saved by the AI. In addition, the “logic” of defenders when intercepting passes has been improved.

In offense, there is also a change: the speed at which a player comes out of a skill move has been reduced. Therefore, there will likely be no or at least only a small speed boost when executing a skill move that is currently one of the most popular tricks in FUT. By the way: The “Bridge Trick” also provides a speed boost in FIFA 21.

There are also additional changes to bugs. For example, players were able to extend their leg higher when blocking than expected.

More about FIFA 21 on MeinMMO:

Changes in the modes of FIFA 21

What’s changing in Ultimate Team: FUT is mainly undergoing changes in the menus. For example, players could land in the wrong menu section when collecting rewards from the community area. Additionally, corrected bugs like a poorly played anthem or a potential stability issue with the FUT store are included.

What’s changing in Career: A bug that previously caused a lot of laughter has been fixed. It could happen that incorrect or identical managers were displayed during negotiations – and that should no longer occur. Also, incorrectly displayed club crests by player agents should disappear.

What’s changing in Volta and Pro Clubs: When playing a Pro Clubs match, and then continuing in Volta, matchmaking errors could occur. Moreover, incorrect displays and stability issues in Volta have been corrected. In Pro Clubs, changing match plans could lead to incorrect position changes for players, which has also been adjusted.

Otherwise, the release of the new Team of the Week is scheduled for Wednesday. Here you can find the predictions for TOTW 9.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. FIFA Forums EA Sports