The Playstation 5 is currently completely sold out according to Sony – and not everyone who would like to have one of the consoles was able to buy one. This is also due to so-called scalpers who have snatched thousands of consoles from players and are now offering them at exorbitant prices.There has now been an insight into their network.
What is the current situation regarding the PS5? It is currently almost impossible to get one of the next-gen consoles through normal means – be it the PS5 or the Xbox Series X. The first pre-orders were immediately sold out, with further waves also. All available copies were gone within minutes.
A bot user from a scalper network proudly stated that they managed to grab more than 3,000 PS5 consoles:
Source: Business Insider
A member of the scalper group CrepChiefNotify mentioned that all members together were able to grab over 3,500 consoles. This means they might have more stock than some regular retailers.
This phenomenon, however, is not limited to electronics. Did you try to get a pop-up or inflatable swimming pool this summer because the vacation fell through due to Corona? Pools were offered at astronomical prices, if any were even available.
Making profits with bots
How did this situation come about? Some blame the aforementioned so-called scalpers. They use bots to buy up entire stocks of consoles, graphics cards, and processors from retailers in seconds. These devices are then resold at exorbitant prices, for example through eBay. The magazine Business Insider spoke with members of such a scalper network and uncovered how they operate.
According to Avo, the operator of a scalper network, it started this year with the poor availability of the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo stated that production had to be scaled back due to the Corona pandemic, while at the same time demand skyrocketed as people sought entertainment at home during the lockdown.
Throughout June and July, we were able to sell the Nintendo Switch with over 100% profit.
Anything that is limited in supply but highly sought after will fetch a higher resale price. In the resale space, the margin is sometimes hundreds of dollars difference. Multiply that with the use of software like AIO Bot to snag 10/100/1000 units, and then do the math – that’s a lot of profit.
Alex Kabbara, VP of AIO Bot
Alex Kabbara offers a scalper bot that is sold for $325. With this bot, it is possible to scan the internet within seconds for online stores that have hard-to-find products in stock and to buy these items instantly.
According to Kabbara, scalpers using his bot have been able to use their profits to buy new cars and even houses.
Here, Avo agrees:
I have heard that our users are making profits in the five-digit range. That is not so easy for everyone.
Avo, operator of a scalper network
Corona favors scalping
Did you get a PS5? Scalpers were able to grab thousands of consoles.
Who are these resellers? According to Alex Kabbara, they are mostly men aged between 18 and 30. Often younger individuals are also involved. According to him, scalpers are usually people who have been hit hard by the pandemic and do not have well-paying jobs.
Operators of scalper networks like Avo agree. A combination of job loss and more free time is said to have led to a greater number of scalpers this year, but also that already active scalpers were simply able to invest more time.
How do scalpers manage to buy so quickly? The manager of the scalper group CrepChiefNotify only explains: “We know where we need to go before the announcements are made.”
CrepChiefNotify offers the service to anyone who subscribes. This starts at £29.99 and goes up to £399.99. Members are supported by the service to quickly snag highly sought-after goods to resell them at a high profit.
And CrepChiefNotify is just one of several such scalper groups that are constantly competing to see who can grab the most PS5 consoles, RTX graphics cards, or other limited availability products.
Scalper “Cibbers” explains that the scene is currently benefiting from the Corona situation. Since almost no products can be offered in stores and significantly more is being sold online, scalpers using bots simply have better chances of snatching a large portion of the allotment. Therefore, it has become extremely difficult for regular buyers to get a PS5, Xbox Series X, or even one of the new graphics cards this year – unless they pay inflated prices to resellers.
Do you have a PS5 and want to know which games are worth it for the console? We present 7 highlights.
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A new promo code in November 2020 for Pokémon GO is here. Together with Verizon, the game is giving away 4 clothing items. Here’s how to redeem it on iOS and Android.
What kind of code is this? In collaboration with Verizon, Pokémon GO is offering you new gifts this November, which you can redeem in the game using a code on Android or iOS.
Verizon is a US telecommunications company.
The new code is:
LRQEV2VZ59UDA
What gifts are available? This promo code is a bit different from the last ones you could redeem. Because as a reward, there are no balls or stardust. Instead, you’ll receive clothing for your avatar.
These are two black masks and two jackets. The masks are black with red accents and the jacket is black/gray with a red hook in the middle. There are versions for both male and female characters – hence there are four gifts, but you’ll initially see only two of them.
This is what the new items look like on male avatars in the game
If you like these clothing items and want to unlock them, we’ll now show you how to unlock the clothing for your accounts.
Redeeming the promo code on Android and iOS
How do you redeem the code on Android? Users of an Android device have a straightforward process for entering it.
First, copy the promo code from the top of the article
Now open Pokémon GO and select the shop via the Pokéball in the center
Scroll all the way down in the shop
Here you will find the field for entering the code
Paste the copied code there and click redeem
How do you redeem the promo code on iOS? On iOS devices like iPhones, redeeming the code is somewhat more complicated.
Where can I find the clothing in the game? Equipping the clothing is quite simple. Start Pokémon GO and tap on your trainer portrait at the bottom left.
Then tap on the hanger “customize”. Under the “masks” tab, you will find the Verizon mask. In the “tops” section, you will find the Verizon jacket.
How do you like the gift of this promo code? Do you think it’s good that Niantic doesn’t always give away items like balls, but that you can now dress your character for free, or would you have preferred to receive something else? Share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Riot Games has released the first details about the new champion Rell in League of Legends. She is a rider who will be used as a tank support. We at MeinMMO will reveal to you what she can do and when she is expected to enter the game.
What kind of champion is she? Riot Games has unexpectedly announced one of the 3 new planned champions. Rell, the Iron Maiden, is the first character who can mount a steed and charge into battle with it.
Her abilities are also very interesting, as they aim to reduce the opponent’s defenses. Rell can remove armor and magic resistance from enemies.
She will likely be played as a support, where Rell takes on the role of a tank and will deal little damage to enemies.
When does Rell appear? Rell is expected to hit the test servers with the update this week. Thus, a release two weeks later, for patch 10.25, is highly likely.
What can Rell do? Rell can mount a horse with her ability “W” and gain increased movement speed. Afterwards, her “W” transforms into a new ability, turning her horse into a massive shield and launching opponents into the air when dismounting.
Passive – Tradition Break: Rell attacks very slowly but temporarily steals a portion of armor and magic resistance from her target, dealing additional damage based on the stolen amount. Moreover, Rell can strip resistances from multiple different enemies to become extremely resilient herself.
Q – Shatter Strike: Rell thrusts her spear forward, breaking all shields and dealing damage to all enemies hit (the damage decreases after the first target). If Rell has bonded with an ally using her E – Pull and Push, both she and that ally gain health for every champion hit by this ability.
W – Ferromancy: Mount Up (can only be cast in armored form): Rell charges forward and transforms her armor into a steed, significantly increasing her movement speed. On her next attack, she charges her target, dealing additional damage and throwing it over her shoulder. Rell’s movement speed is increased while mounted on her steed. After transformation, this ability changes to Ferromancy: Crash Down.
W – Ferromancy: Crash Down (can only be cast on the steed): Rell leaps into the air and transforms her steed into heavy armor, gaining a massive shield that lasts until destroyed or Rell remounts. Upon landing, she launches all nearby enemies into the air. Rell can use her E – Pull and Push – and her R – Magnet Storm – during the transformation. While in her armored form, her endurance is increased, her movement speed is reduced, and she gains a cap on her movement speed. After transformation, this ability changes to Ferromancy: Mount Up.
E – Pull and Push: Rell uses magnetism to bind part of her armor to an allied champion, granting them additional armor and magic resistance when they are nearby. Rell can reactivate this ability to end the bond and stun all nearby enemies in the line between her and her ally.
R – Magnet Storm: Rell unleashes a magnet storm, violently pulling nearby enemies towards her. After that, she creates a gravitational field that pulls nearby enemies in for a few seconds. The field does not interrupt their other actions.
If you want to check out the abilities already, you can do so in the official blog post or in short videos on Twitter. Just click on the embedded tweet and check out the further replies from League of Legends DE:
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Rell appears directly with a new “Battle Queen” skin
What else is new on the PBE? In addition to Rell, there will be new skins with the next update on the test servers. This includes the “Battle Queen” series, which comes directly for multiple champions.
Rell, Janna, Diana, Qiyana, and Katarina will receive a skin:
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Currently, LoL is in Pre-Season 11 and has brought some changes to the items. We have created a guide that tells you which are the best Mythic items right now:
In World of Warcraft the PvP vendor has suddenly disappeared in the Shadowlands expansion. He was just there, now he is gone. But there is a possible explanation for his disappearance.
What happened to the PvP vendor? In the new WoW expansion Shadowlands, there is actually a vendor who sells valuable items in exchange for honor and other PvP achievements as usual. The PvP vendor makes it possible to obtain powerful gear, which is why PvP fans can earn good stuff here.
However, anyone who wanted to visit the vendor shortly after the launch of Shadowlands searched for him in vain. The guy was simply no longer where he was supposed to be just a short time ago. What happened? Did the PvP vendor perhaps fall victim to the Zombie Plague or was it a glitch?
Blizzard intentionally removes the PvP vendor, but he will return
This is what the developers say: In a message from the developers at Blizzard, a statement regarding the disappearance of the PvP vendor has now been issued. The guy was probably intentionally removed from the game:
To resolve an issue with the new PvP vendor of the Shadowlands, we need to temporarily remove him from the game
The vendor will return with the next realm restart.
When will the vendors return? The exact date for the realm restart is not clear, but it should happen by Wednesday, November 25, at the latest in the morning hours along with the restart and the return of the vendor.
Why did the vendor have to go away? Blizzard has not officially commented on this. But a player named Remohe wrote on the site Wowhead in the comments under the embedded Blizzard statement that the honor and conquests from the previous addon Battle for Azeroth were apparently not properly reset.
Therefore, players were able to obtain the powerful level 226 conduits and PvP gear at level 200 from the start of Shadowlands. This would certainly not align with the developers’ intentions, which is why a temporary removal of the PvP vendor here would be a sensible hotfix.
The launch of WoW: Shadowlands took place a few hours ago. Cortyn from MeinMMO found it magnificent and has been playing non-stop.
Yes, I admit it. I stood for hours in front of the actual launch with my Draenei in front of the castle of Stormwind, so I could start right away and have a little advantage over everyone else. I felt a bit like those crazy Apple fans who camp outside the stores to get the latest version of a mobile phone.
I still have the horror stories of past expansions in mind, where players wanted to log in just before the launch and couldn’t because the servers were overloaded. I didn’t want to take that risk, which is why my Draenei stood obediently in Stormwind since 8:00 PM. Of course, together with her tree. That makes sense and is well prepared. At least, I’m telling myself that.
Of course, I wait in tree form for Shadowlands. I have to stay true to my reputation.
The launch of a new expansion for WoW is always a little Christmas for me. No, actually, it’s even better than Christmas. This year, due to the Corona pandemic, that counts double.
Every 2 years is the night of a WoW launch, where “I don’t care about anything.” There are liters of energy drinks, junk food, and we play until our eyes bleed, making my daily rhythm for the rest of the week ruined. But it has to be that way. It’s a fun ritual for me that I still maintain today.
Who is writing here actually?
Cortyn has been writing for MeinMMO for almost 8 years and has been playing World of Warcraft for almost twice as long. When the demon is not hunting for pets and mounts in Azeroth, they engage in roleplay or tackle mythical dungeons with the guild. Also, Cortyn is currently overtired and wants to go to bed.
Cortyn Nightshade Expert demon for Azerothology at MeinMMO
This is how the launch went: Right at midnight, the quest popped up, and together with the about 100 other players, I immediately stormed through the portal.
Yes, some players complained about missing quest NPCs or chronic overcrowding. But that was to be expected. However, I was part of the “front line” anyway. I already knew the quests from the beta and therefore knew what I had to do. A small advantage that helped me have a bit more breathing room in the hours that followed.
The first hours were magnificent: Even though I already knew Shadowlands from the beta well enough, it’s always a new feeling to finally level a “real” character in the new areas. Every small quest completion that filled my XP bar felt good.
Aside from the fact that many of the errors from the beta are no longer there (anything else would be dumb) and the gaming experience was thus significantly improved.
Was it sometimes too crowded? Definitely. Fortunately, in most areas, there is a relatively quick respawn. Only rarely with certain mobs did you have to wait longer than a minute to take them down. As usually multiple players wanted the same enemy, the fights weren’t particularly hard. But then again, they rarely are in WoW during the leveling phase, unless you’re playing a character blindly.
Apart from Sylvanas, most were in a good mood.
I haven’t ventured into dungeons by the way – neither live nor in the beta. Here I promised my guild colleagues that we would do the first run together one of the upcoming evenings and get to know the dungeons together. I just hope they don’t take too long, as I’m itching to get started.
All in all: The launch was great. I had a lot of fun, and most players I’ve encountered felt similarly. There was a positive atmosphere in the public chat channels, and the one or two sourpusses who always found “everything sucks” got lost in all the positive messages. An atmosphere that makes WoW even more enjoyable.
And now please excuse me, I really need to go to bed. At least that’s what I told my colleagues who are now writing articles for you. I still have a date in Revendreth and am trying to stay awake for another hour or two…
How did you experience the launch? Did you also play nonstop or are you still playing? Or are you waiting with clenched teeth for the workday to finally end? The first player reached max level 60 in Shadowlands after just 3 hours.
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On November 19, the PS5 was released in Germany and here too, some units are struggling with errors. We at MeinMMO have looked at the known issues and will tell you how to avoid or fix them if they occur.
What kind of errors are they? We have compiled a list of errors that are known regarding the PS5. These may occur, but do not have to, as a large part of the consoles functions without issues.
However, we still provide you with tips to avoid problems, or to resolve them if they do arise.
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Rest Mode Causes Crashes
What is this problem? In rest mode, the PS5 keeps your game running but disconnects the controller and screen, so they do not have to keep running.
However, some users experience problems in rest mode. It leads to critical errors and crashes, which sometimes require you to reset your console to factory settings. This is super frustrating, especially when you have freshly downloaded all the important games.
How to avoid the error? You should refrain from using rest mode until Sony provides a software hotfix. You can deactivate it by going to settings and disabling rest mode under “Power Settings”.
How do I fix the error? If this error does occur, you may have to reset your entire console to factory settings.
What is this problem? With some users, the so-called “Download Queue Bug” occurs. It happens when you are downloading a game. It can happen that the application ends up in a queue or you receive an error message.
Afterward, the game hangs in limbo. You can neither continue downloading nor cancel the download.
How to avoid the error? Currently, it cannot be determined exactly how the error occurs. IGN reports that it has occurred with various games, including Demon’s Souls, Spider-Man: Remastered, Sackboy, and CoD Cold War. Even when downloading the Disney+ app, the error is said to have occurred.
How do I fix the error? One option is to reset the console to factory settings. However, this should only be a last resort, as you will have to initialize it again.
Sony itself has since published a guide on how to deal with the error:
Restart the PS5
Reset the video settings
Update your system software
Restore the default settings
Repair the database
Restart your PS5
However, it is not confirmed whether this resolves the error for everyone.
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What is this problem? Some players want to continue playing directly with their old PS4 drive on the PS5. While this generally works, it leads to errors with some consoles.
There are said to be power issues, causing the console to shut down unexpectedly. Additionally, various error messages are reported.
How to avoid the error? You can avoid connecting an external drive to your PS5. If you absolutely need it, be sure to use the front USB ports.
Sony itself advises against purchasing a M.2 SSD hard drive for the PS5. For exclusive PS5 games, you need a special drive, and Sony itself does not yet know how the specifications will look.
How do I fix the error? If problems occur, it is advisable to remove the external drive. If the errors persist, you may have to reset your console to factory settings.
Strange Noises
What is this problem? Some players report disturbing noises that sometimes only occur after several days. This should not be intended, as the PS5 has been praised since the first hands-on for being very quiet and hardly noticeable.
The noises range from annoying humming to scraping sounds to slight vibrations of the fan. They are sometimes triggered by different issues.
How do I fix the error? If you hear a scraping noise, it may be due to a defective fan. As users on Twitter have revealed, a sticker may also be the cause. They have removed it.
The humming could be caused by something called coil whine. This is a type of metallic noise that occurs when an electrical component starts to vibrate due to the energy flowing through it. However, there is nothing you can do about it.
What is this problem? This error code can appear and then freeze your system. You will then need to restart your console completely.
For some, the error did not occur afterward. However, for others, the error consistently caused problems, even after resetting to factory settings.
How to avoid the error? Currently, there is no indication of how the problem arises or how it can be avoided.
How do I fix the error? Anyone with the error code should contact PlayStation support. The support account for PlayStation recommended this on Twitter. In several cases, it was stated that either instructions would be given via direct message or through customer service.
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What is this problem? Again and again, PS5 owners report that they cannot connect to the PlayStation Network.
How do I fix the error? First, you should check your internet connection. In the second step, you should update your PS5 software, if possible.
Due to the high demand, it can happen that there are issues with the PlayStation Network. According to PSN itself, at some points, download rates are throttled when too many people log in at the same time.
Whether PSN is actually down can be checked on websites like Allestörungen.de.
PS4 Games that Are Not Playable
What is this problem? Some PS4 games that should actually be playable on the PS5 are not working for some users. They are listed as “not compatible”.
How do I fix the error? To resolve the error, you need to restore your license for the PS5. Go to settings and then to “Users and Accounts”. There you will find the note “Restore licenses”. Then follow the instructions.
Just after 3:00 AM, leveling was already over for a player from WoW: Shadowlands. He is the first character to reach level 60.
Many players haven’t even really started leveling in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, while others are already finished. One player was particularly fast and completed the whole process in just under three hours. The 10 levels from level 50 to level 60 flew by.
Who is that? The character’s name is Monkeylool and he comes from EU server Al’Akir. He plays a Pandaren Monk on the Alliance side and reached level 60 in just over three hours.
So fast it can go – just after 3, the show was over. Image source: WoW Armory
How did he do that? To level so quickly, Monkeylool and his guildmates used a little trick. They repeatedly signed up for the dungeon “Necrotic Wake” and completed it—just the three of them. A single run actually only took 5-6 minutes and rewarded with decent XP at the end of the dungeon.
Normally, you can only visit this dungeon while leveling until level 56. However, Monkeylool was able to bypass this limitation by always having a player in the group who was below level 56. In that case, the whole group can re-enter the dungeon.
Whether this is a mechanic intended by Blizzard is uncertain.
Does turbo leveling help? Not really, except for the glory of being the first player at level 60. Monkeylool doesn’t have a gameplay advantage, as mythic dungeons and other endgame content won’t be unlocked until Wednesday after the reset anyway.
Moreover, Monkeylool still has to complete the entire questline of the campaign. Before that, the character can’t choose a covenant and thereby miss out on many endgame contents.
How far did you get leveling yesterday? Are you at level 60 already? Or have you not started leveling yet?
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Twitch is a huge streaming platform worldwide, but predominantly dominated by male streamers. However, there are also a few women who are really big on Twitch. We present to you the 5 largest female streamers in the world.
Among the Top 10, there is only one woman and otherwise only men. However, today we will focus on the female streamers. Here are the 5 women who have the most followers on Twitch. All of them have over 1 million followers.
Rank 5: Alinity – 1.3 million followers
Who is Alinity? 32-year-old Natalia Mogollon streams under the name Alinity for 1.3 million followers. She spent most of the last 90 days in the “Just Chatting” category but also played a lot of Apex Legends and Fall Guys. She invested at least 17 hours in Genshin Impact.
With the release of the new expansion World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, there are new secrets and rare rewards. Already in the first zone, you can obtain a new mount: the white unicorn Sun-Dancer. MeinMMO will tell you how to get it.
What kind of mount is this? Sun-Dancer is one of the first rare opponents you can find shortly after starting in the new expansion Shadowlands. The horse circles in the southeastern Bastion, teasing you from a distance with its presence.
Although Sun-Dancer can be found in the first area, you probably won’t get it that early. You cannot simply kill Sun-Dancer to get its loot. Instead, you must tame the horse in order to claim it as a mount.
Cool horse, right? It also requires quite a bit of effort. Source: YouTube.
To tame it, you first need to complete a small task. Additionally, you will need an item that is available only later in the game, the Sky-Screamer Glider. We will tell you how to get the Glider and obtain Sun-Dancer as a mount.
Obtaining Blessing and Glider: You need two components to tame the horse:
Blessing of the Sun Rider
Sky-Screamer Glider
You will receive the blessing at coordinates 60 / 94 in the southeast of Bastion. Simply click on the shrine you see there. In our guide, we explain how to display coordinates in World of Warcraft.
Here’s where you can find the shrine.
You can purchase the Sky-Screamer Glider at the auction house or craft it yourself. However, you will need to join the Kyrians, one of the covenants in Shadowlands. With the Kyrians, you must build your reputation so that you unlock the ability “Teachings of Wisdom” in the Path of Ascension.
Through one of the trials, you will then learn the recipe for the glider. This will likely take you several weeks. Don’t expect to obtain Sun-Dancer right at release.
Fighting Sun-Dancer: Once you have the glider, simply travel to the shrine and collect the blessing. Then intercept Sun-Dancer along its route and jump from a cliff. Use the glider and sail towards the horse.
Once you are in range, you can interact with Sun-Dancer and mount up. You will need to try to calm it down, and you will receive significant damage regularly, so you might already die at lower levels.
Once you’ve calmed the horse down, it will land with you in a free area and then challenge you. The fight is also quite tough, and you will likely need strong endgame gear or friends for this. You can see how it all goes down in the embedded video here:
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If you defeat Sun-Dancer, getting it as a mount is not guaranteed. At least in the beta, there were cases where its reins were not awarded to players. So don’t expect to receive it even after completing the task.
The 8th expansion of World of Warcraft is live. We reveal how you can now take off into the Shadowlands.
Right on time at midnight, it finally happened, and the latest expansion of World of Warcraft was released. In WoW: Shadowlands, the heroes leave Azeroth and wander into the realm of the dead – the Shadowlands. Fortunately, the champions are not dead themselves but have some quests to fulfill there.
How was the launch? Simultaneously at midnight our time, WoW: Shadowlands launched worldwide, and the new quest popped up for all players who had at least level 48 and had purchased the expansion.
Some players reported that the quest appeared a few minutes earlier. It seems the goal was to stagger the crowd a bit by having players start with a delay.
Some players encountered the error message: “A character with this name already exists.” This can happen if you are disconnected from the game and try to log in before the disconnect is registered. Just wait a few seconds and try again.
Should you level quickly?You can take your time leveling, as content such as mythic dungeons will not be unlocked until Wednesday after maintenance. So if you reach level 60 during the upcoming WoW week, you won’t miss anything. There’s really no reason to rush.
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What’s all included in Shadowlands? Shadowlands entices with a wealth of content but is quite linear at the start. All players must follow the same sequence through the zones, traveling from Bastion to Maldraxxus, then to Ardenweald, and finally to Revendreth. Afterwards – at level 60 – you will choose one of four covenants, the major main feature of Shadowlands. Additionally, there are new modes like the cool tower Torghast or the special covenant activities.
MediaMarkt has started its “Black Friday” offers. MeinMMO presents the 9 best deals from the sale and explains who should take advantage of the offers.
What kind of offer is this? MediaMarkt is offering plenty of gaming deals for Black Friday. This includes mice, keyboards, and headsets.
How long does the offer run? The offer runs from November 22 to November 29, 2020. Club members can access it a bit earlier.
What should be noted? During the promotion, “Pay in Store” is disabled in the online shop. MediaMarkt also grants an extended, voluntary right of withdrawal or exchange. You can return purchased items in original packaging until December 31, 2020.
What is this article about? In our article, we present gaming mice, keyboards, and headsets you should check out if you are looking for new hardware for your PC. We have looked at reviews, critiques, and user ratings of the products. Where appropriate, we have linked our own buying advice.
Gaming Mice on Black Friday
Here we present the most interesting gaming mice from the offer. This includes the Logitech G903 Lightspeed and the Razer Viper Ultimate, two mice that you also find among the best shooter mice of 2020.
Logitech G903 Lightspeed
DPI: 100 – 16,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 7 – 11 buttons | Weight: 110-120g | Feature: optional weight (10g), Powerplay compatible, Lightsync RGB lighting, removable side buttons, suitable for left and right-handed users | Price range (according to Geizhals): 109 – 259 €
Who is this mouse suitable for? If you are looking for a high-end mouse that allows for additional weight and is suitable for both left and right-handed users, then you should take a look at the Logitech G903 Lightspeed. The G903 Lightspeed is one of the best shooter mice currently available for purchase.
Pro
Top sensor
Weight adjustable
Powerplay compatible
Mouse suitable for both left and right-handed users thanks to interchangeable thumb buttons
DPI: 100 – 25,600 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 6 buttons | Weight: 87.3 to 97.3 g | Feature: optional weight (10g), Lightsync RGB lighting | Price range (according to Geizhals.de): 46 – 77.90 €
Who is this mouse suitable for? If you are looking for a small, customizable mouse that has a weight under 100 grams and uses Logitech’s best sensor, then you should consider the G 403 Hero. It offers good craftsmanship and a precise sensor and is especially suitable for players who want to move their mouse a lot, due to its light weight. The mouse’s disadvantages are with the scroll wheel, which requires a lot of force.
A similar lightweight alternative would be Roccat’s Burst Pro, which we have tested for you.
DPI: 100 – 20,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 11 buttons | Weight: 107 g | Feature: RGB lighting, fully programmable, internal memory for 5 profiles | Price range (according to Geizhals.de): 144.90 – 181 €
Who is this mouse suitable for? If you’re looking for a mouse with a wide range of features and wireless functionality, then you should consider this mouse. With the software and many extra buttons, you get a very versatile and customizable mouse. The mouse is also well-built and features optomechanical switches that generally indicate longevity.
DPI: 100 – 20,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 8 buttons | Weight: 74 g | Feature: fully programmable, internal memory for 5 profiles, right-handed | Price range (according to Geizhals.de): 119.90 – 218.00 €.
Who is this mouse suitable for? The Razer Viper Ultimate represents the absolute high-end in the realm of wireless mice. Accordingly, the price of this gaming mouse is also quite high. If you are looking for an excellent wireless mouse because you want to avoid cables, and do not mind the high purchasing costs, then there is likely no way around the Razer Viper Ultimate. It is also a mouse that has made it into our best list of shooter mice.
Pro
High-end sensor specifically adapted for Razer with high precision
DPI: 100 – 18,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 17 buttons | Weight: 122 g | Feature: In-game memory | Price range (according to Geizhals.de): 54.59 – 101.99 €
Who is this mouse suitable for? If you are looking for a good gaming mouse that offers a variety of buttons and is well-made, you should check out the Corsair Scimitar. With its many buttons, this mouse is particularly suitable for MMO players who require numerous buttons. Thanks to Corsair’s “Key Slider” system, you can adjust the height of the 12 side buttons as desired.
Both the Corsair K63 and the Roccat Vulcan 120 can be found in our MeinMMO’s Best Gaming Keyboards List. Both keyboards offer different advantages for gamers and are both currently on sale at MediaMarkt.
Keyboard without number pad – Corsair K63
Interface: Wireless/Wired | Key type: Mechanical | Key illumination: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes | Features: No number pad (Tenkeyless) | Price range (according to Geizhals): 119 – 204 Euros (Wireless) and 78 – 164 Euros (Wired)
Who is this keyboard suitable for? If you are looking for a compact keyboard in Tenkeyless style with mechanical keys, you will find it in the Corsair K63. It comes in both a wired and a wireless version. For gamers, the Tenkeyless design is particularly practical as it eliminates the number pad, providing more space on the desk.
Interface: Wired | Key type: Mechanical | Key illumination: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes | Features: Open design, detachable wrist rest and EasyShift | Price range (according to Geizhals): 129 to 149 Euros
Who is this keyboard suitable for? If you’re looking for not only a keyboard for gaming but also for comfortable typing, the Roccat keyboard attempts to combine the best of both worlds and relies on self-developed switches that are suitable for both gamers and typists.
In the last section, we present the most interesting gaming headsets from the Black Friday offers. Both the “HyperX Cloud Flight” and the “Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2” can be found in our Gaming Headset Buying Guide.
HyperX Cloud Flight
Wireless: Yes | Design: Over-Ear/Closed | Frequencies: 100Hz-7KHz | Features: Detachable microphone with noise cancellation, LED light effects on the ear cups | Compatibility: PC, PS4 | Price range (according to Geizhals): 105 – 240 Euros
Who is this headset suitable for? Are you looking for a headset with long battery life and good build quality, and is also praised by our colleagues from Gamestar? Then check out the HyperX Cloud Flight, as it provides high flexibility due to long range and allows for very good enemy positioning in-game.
Pro
Good sound
Good workmanship
Important controls integrated into the headset
High battery life of around 30 hours
High range
Contra
Microphone is okay but not suitable for streaming
Comparatively small frequency range
Microphone and controls not supported in wired mode
Wireless: Yes | Design: Over-Ear/Closed | Frequencies: 12Hz-20KHz | Features: Detachable microphone, Turtle Beach Elite SuperAmp Audio Controller, Windows Sonic Surround Sound | Compatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Price range (according to Geizhals): 199 – 257 Euros
Who is this headset suitable for? If you are looking for a well-built headset mainly designed for gaming and less for movies and music, then the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 is a suitable candidate. If you enjoy playing shooters, value clear enemy positioning, and are looking for powerful and punchy sound, this headset will likely convince you.
Pro
High-quality craftsmanship
High comfort thanks to headband and padding
Sound profile designed for gaming with clear directional perception
Good and extensively configurable software
SuperAMP
X Surround Sound, Windows Sonic, and Dolby Atmos
Contra
High heat buildup around the ears over time
Bass may lack depth depending on film scenes (dialogues)
Didn’t find any of the products convincing? Here you can find the entire offer of the “Red Friday” at MediaMarkt:
More recommendations: Are you looking for more gaming hardware for your PC? Here we present hardware in case you need tips for your future streaming room or just for your home office:
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When does the event start? It starts on November 24th at 8:00 AM local time. The event lasts until November 30th at 10:00 PM. By the way, afterwards the great time of the “GO Beyond” update in Pokémon GO begins.
During the event, the Lake Trio, namely Mesprit, Azelf, and Uxie, will make their comeback. Additionally, there will be a new shiny and further bonuses will round off the experience.
All information about the Lake Event in Pokémon GO
These are the bonuses: For a perfect overview, we will list all bonuses here:
Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit appear in raids – However, in Germany, only Mesprit is available
Magikarp, Goldini, Karpador, Psyduck, Staravia, Bidoof, Shelmet, Abra, Machop, Trubbish, and other Pokémon associated with lakes will appear in the wild and hatch from eggs
Shiny Goldini makes its first appearance in the game
There are new rewards for AR mapping tasks
New quests are available
Additionally, there are the Friendship Weeks in Pokémon GO. The event mainly brings you a lot of XP in the game and will also last until November 30th.
You can see Goldini compared to Shiny Goldini here.
Is only Mesprit available in Germany? In the past, only Mesprit was available in the raids in Germany. This will likely remain the case for this event as well.
However, Niantic has confirmed that you can also participate in remote raids for Azelf and Uxie – provided you have friends in the respective regions.
Is the event worth it? At first glance, the event seems solid. There are a few shiny checks among the mentioned spawns, and with Shiny Goldini, there’s also something new for shiny hunters.
However, the Lake Trio is not particularly strong. Azelf and Mesprit play no significant role in the meta of Pokémon GO. Uxie is a solid psychic attacker, but also stands in the shadow of Mewtwo.
This event is also something special. It’s the last event taking place before the introduction of the seasons:
Today marks the beginning of WoW: Shadowlands. Are you a newcomer or returning player? Then we have all the information you need to get started!
Today is the big day for WoW players, as Shadowlands launches a new expansion. However, for newcomers or returning players, a new expansion can be overwhelming. Where does it all start? What are the requirements? What should you definitely do and what should you avoid?
The most important points at a glance:
Shadowlands costs €40 plus €13 for the monthly subscription
The quest for Shadowlands starts at midnight, at 12:00 AM on November 24
You must be at least level 48 to accept the quest
The quest line begins in Stormwind (Alliance) or Orgrimmar (Horde)
In the Shadowlands, you level up to level 60
You must complete the story at least once
At the end, you will choose one of 4 Covenants at level 60 – the choice is significant, but can be changed later
Alt characters can skip the story quests and directly choose a Covenant
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Before the Game – Everything You Need to Know
What do you need to play WoW: Shadowlands? Basically, it’s just a few things: the game, a subscription, and of course, a PC with internet.
What are the system requirements? World of Warcraft has always aimed to have minimal system requirements, and this is the case with Shadowlands as well. However, requirements have increased slightly over the years. To play WoW in its current version, you will need the following requirements:
Operating System
Windows 7 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-3450 AMD FX 8300
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon RX 560 or Intel UHD 630 (45W)
Memory (RAM)
4GB RAM (8GB for integrated graphics)
Storage Space
Hard drive with 100 GB free space (SSD recommended)
Internet
Broadband internet
Input Device
Keyboard and mouse
Resolution
at least 1024×768 screen resolution
It works! What else do I need? If you want to play World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, you only need to buy the latest expansion (i.e. Shadowlands) and have an active subscription.
The cheapest Shadowlands version costs €40
A subscription costs €13 per month – but becomes cheaper if you choose multiple months
Keep in mind that the base edition priced at €40 is the cheapest and grants full access to the game. However, there are also the more expensive “Heroic” and “Epic” editions, which have additional bonuses like a character boost to level 50 and cosmetic items. You can find a list of all differences between the WoW versions here.
If you sign up for a longer subscription, you will pay less per month.
The choice of the server: WoW has moved away from different servers (realms) for some time now. There is no longer a distinction between PvP and PvE realms.
PvP has not disappeared, but is now a conscious decision players can make in the capital cities. In Orgrimmar and Stormwind, you can enroll in “war mode” – this is available from level 20. Then you will be in a version of the game world where only other PvP enthusiasts are present. With war mode disabled (which is the default), players from the Horde and Alliance normally cannot attack each other.
On RP realms, roleplay is in focus – that is, telling and playing out stories in the WoW world.
The only decision left is whether you want to start on a roleplaying realm (RP). However, you should also enjoy extensive roleplaying and readily embrace your avatar’s role. If that’s not for you, it’s better to stick to a “normal” realm to save yourself and your fellow players a lot of frustration.
If you have friends who also play WoW, you should make sure to find out which realm they are playing on. After all, you can join a guild together and engage in more activities together. Many contents now also work cross-server.
Which class is good for newcomers and returners in WoW?
In general, no class is so complex that it should overwhelm newcomers. While some classes have more abilities than others, usually only 10-12 of those are actually used in combat. The rest are very situational and used only in exceptions.
Thus, ask yourself what you would like to experience and do in WoW. For beginners, we recommend these classes, depending on play style.
Easiest class for beginners: If you want action-packed fights with cool features like gliding and a manageable number of abilities, then choose the Demon Hunter. This class can be played both as damage dealer and tank. In both cases, it has a lot of self-healing and is hard to kill.
The Demon Hunter is great for starting anew with Shadowlands. Simple action, never boring.
Best class for the indecisive: If you enjoy switching roles and playing as a tank, healer, or damage dealer, then a Paladin might be suitable. This class has three specializations, each fulfilling one of the roles. This way, you can find a place in every group.
A Paladin can be everything – similar to a Druid. But it is a bit less complex.
Best classes for solo players: Solo players may enjoy Hunters or Warlocks. Both classes come with companions that draw the enemies’ attention while you attack them from a distance with arrows or spells. However, these classes are also welcome damage dealers in groups – so you don’t have to commit to a solo playstyle.
Warlocks with their demons are good for solo players.
Ultimately, all of these are just recommendations. All classes have at least one damage specialization and can thus also be played solo well.
Finally Playing – What Should You Pay Attention To?
Everything fits, and the launch is approaching. But when exactly? Where do you need to go? Do you need to have achieved something?
How does it start with Shadowlands?
To start the new WoW expansion, you must have purchased it.
The quest should automatically appear promptly when you own the expansion and have reached at least level 48. You need to go for a clarifying conversation in Orgrimmar (Horde’s capital) or Stormwind (Alliance’s capital). From there, the quest flows seamlessly into Icecrown and ultimately to the new areas of Shadowlands.
The Jailer has captured some great heroes – the search begins at midnight.
It is virtually impossible to get lost if you simply follow the quest marker. By the way, you don’t have to rush, take your time leveling.
Should you boost directly to level 50?
If you have purchased Shadowlands and own at least the Heroic or Epic version of the game, you have received a character boost to level 50. This allows a character to be immediately set to level 50, ready to dive into the new areas of Shadowlands. You can find the boost as a prominent symbol in the character selection.
Whether you should use the boost as a newcomer is up to each person to decide for themselves. It definitely has the advantage that you can rush into the new areas together with everyone else, thus experiencing the “launch madness”. You are there live when all players get to know the contents of Shadowlands for the first time.
The level boost is tempting – newcomers should think carefully about it since they might skip the “learning phase” of their character.
On the other hand, the boost robs you of the leveling phase of about 6-10 hours. This time helps many players to get to know their class and unlock new abilities gradually. If you are already at level 50, most of your abilities will already be available, and it can feel overwhelming to dig into all of it. However, if you don’t mind this effort, you can also choose the boost.
What’s the deal with Covenants?
While leveling in Shadowlands, you will learn about the four different Covenants. These are basically the rulers of the individual realms of the Shadowlands. There are:
Kyrians (in Bastion)
Nekrolords (in Maldraxxus)
Night Fae (in Ardenweald)
Venthyr (in Revendreth)
The Covenants are your quest givers and accompany you permanently in the Shadowlands.
The Covenants entice with cool rewards – such as particularly stylish gear.
In the end (at level 60), you choose one of the Covenants and commit to it. You will then receive a special campaign, abilities, and further functionalities of the chosen Covenant. Much of this can already be experienced during the leveling phase in the respective quest areas.
The choice of a Covenant is important but can be corrected and changed later. As a newcomer, you should simply choose what you like and what seems fun. If in doubt, a change afterwards is still possible.
If you have worked your way through the Shadowlands, you should reach level 60 in no time. However, that is by no means the end in World of Warcraft. As is common with many MMORPGs, the game in WoW truly begins at maximum level. A large part of the activities only starts when you are at level 60. Here, the most challenging tasks await players.
Here’s a brief preview of what awaits you at level 60:
Dungeons: Instances for 5 players. Some of these you have already encountered during leveling. At level 60, they are also available in heroic and mythic difficulties, as well as the endless “Mythic+” variant. The harder the dungeon, the better the loot.
Raids: Large instances for 10 to 30 players. They also have different difficulties, from the comfortable “LFR” to normal, heroic, and mythic variants. Here, the best loot and the toughest bosses await.
Covenant Campaign: Your chosen Covenant has a long, extensive campaign. The story continues here, so there’s something new to see and play every week.
World Quests: Every day there are missions all over the Shadowlands that offer small rewards. Completing these daily quests is worth it.
PvP: Who wants to measure themselves against others should take a look at PvP. Either in the open world (with war mode activated) or in battlegrounds or arenas. Good loot also awaits here.
The real party starts at level 60 – that’s when things really kick off!
What else is there to do?
If you can’t find anything enjoyable about the pure endgame activities or simply want some variety, you can do many other things in WoW:
Play a new character to choose a different Covenant and experience another story campaign.
Engage in side activities like pet battles, fishing contests, or special seasonal events.
Improve your professions to become the best craftsman
Collect achievement points
Create a character on an RP realm and see if you enjoy roleplaying.
More tips and tricks
To ensure a smooth start, we’ve published various articles and guides in recent days and weeks that should secure a seamless transition into Shadowlands. Here, you will find even more detailed information:
The story too convoluted? Our big story article reveals what is happening in the game world right now
Finally, feel free to ask questions in the comments. Other players usually help you out. Perhaps you also have a special tip that we should definitely include in this article?
Discuss and help each other actively in the comments!
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With the update 1.1 came a number of new recipes for Genshin Impact that provide status boosts. We will show you where to get them.
What are the recipes good for? In Genshin Impact, you can process the ingredients you find in the world into food. This food can heal your HP, but it can also provide various bonuses ranging from status boosts to elemental advantages and even the revival of fallen characters.
With the update 1.1, new recipes were added to the game that you can collect to gain an advantage in battles. Most of the new recipes are only available if you increase your reputation. You can find out how to do that here:
The recipes are not hard to find, but in some cases, they require a bit of work.
Here are the Mondstadt recipes:
“Apple-Sweet Meat from the North” is available for reputation at level 1 in Mondstadt – Restores 30-34% of max HP and an additional 600 – 1900 HP
“Lost Eggs on Bread“ is available for reputation at level 4 in Mondstadt – Increases attack by 160-228 for 300 seconds.
“Mooncake” is available for reputation at level 7 in Mondstadt – Increases the shield strength of the entire party by 25-35% and defense by 165-235 for 300 seconds
Here are the Liyue recipes:
“Golden Shrimp Cocktail” is available for reputation at level 1 in Liyue – Revives a character and restores 900-1500 HP
“Crispy Lotus” is available for reputation at level 4 in Liyue – Increases the defense of all characters in the party by 165-235 for 300 seconds
“Tianshu Roast” is available for reputation at level 7 in Liyue – Increases the physical damage of all party members by 25-35% and critical hits by 6-10% for 300 seconds
“Bamboo Soup with Meat Fillingcan be bought from the NPC Verr Goldet at the Wangshu Inn – Restores 26-30% of a character’s HP and regenerates an additional 450-790 HP every 5 seconds for 30 seconds
“Striped Trio” can be found with Chef Mao at the Wanmin Restaurant – Increases the strength of the shield of all characters in the party by 20-30%
In the ZDF program “ZDF Magazin Royal”, satirist Jan Böhmermann addressed the controversial topic of “online gambling” in Germany. He highlighted the dangers of gambling through the German Twitch star Jens “Knossi” Knossalla, who has become one of the largest streamers in Germany through “gambling” and reaches a young audience.
What does Böhmermann have to do with Knossi? Böhmermann discussed the topic of online gambling in Germany and specifically in Schleswig-Holstein in a 15-minute segment in the episode of “ZDF Magazin Royale” on Friday, November 20.
Jens Knossalla achieved 8.56 million viewing hours with his channel “TheRealKnossi” on Twitch in the last 30 days. Knossi is currently the most successful streamer in Germany by far. He serves as an example for Böhmermann of how online gambling is portrayed on the streaming service Twitch:
Knossi warns his fans about gambling
but there are still scenes where he cheers, whether he actually wins, yells at the screen, and nearly overflows with joy when he wins a big prize
Moreover, Böhmermann illustrates that Knossalla has built a brand around the word “Alge”. The Alge is a symbol from a specific online slot game that can bring high winnings: Knossi has created a drink to “Alge” and written a song. A YouTube clip from 2019, in which he screamed “Alge, Alge” and won, has now garnered over 3.2 million views.
Here we see the “Alge” clip, which Böhmermann also shows in excerpts in ZDF Magazin Royale. The crucial passage starts around 2:55 minutes:
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Knossi as a Gambling Advertising Figure Criticized
Knossi is seen as a “practical example” of how online gambling mainly reaches a young gamer audience, as it is portrayed as an entertaining pastime on the Twitch platform, in an environment that reaches many people who would otherwise play Minecraft or Fortnite and enjoy TikTok.
The irony is that Knossi once described himself as “media-hungry” and did everything in his youth to get on television as often as possible. But he probably had envisioned his appearance on ZDF’s main program differently.
“Only for persons with residence or habitual residence …”
This is what the show was actually about: The segment critically addressed the legal situation and practices regarding “online gambling” in Germany. As a hook, a television advertisement is used, which ends with a bureaucratic-sounding sentence.
The offer is only valid for persons with residence or habitual residence in Schleswig-Holstein.
Clause in advertising for online casinos in Germany
The segment explains where this rapidly spoken formulation comes from.
The segment implies that the former state government of Schleswig-Holstein was led by lobbying to issue an exception rule for its state. The state law is now being exploited by the online gambling industry as a huge loophole.
Actually, online gambling is prohibited in Germany, but providers exploit the loophole to advertise nationwide in Germany by using the residence clause.
Meanwhile, more people in Germany are using the service and gambling online than Schleswig-Holstein has inhabitants.
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Here is the 15-minute segment from ZDF Magazin Royale.
ZDF Magazin Royale suggests that the problems with online gambling in Germany will increase in 2021, as gambling will be newly regulated by a state treaty: The rules are to be relaxed based on the model of Schleswig-Holstein.
Böhmermann now tackles the topic in his format to make it appear more entertaining and reach a younger and larger audience:
the video from ZDF Magazin Royale was released on November 20 and already has 500,648 views
the video from ZDFheute news was released on October 29 and only has 124,658 views
Böhmermann not only takes aim at Knossi, he also has MontanaBlack in his sights.
In May 2020, Jan Böhmermann already dealt with the German Twitch scene in a podcast format. There, the streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris came into focus.
David Beckham will soon appear as an Icon in FIFA 21 and he is already gracing the cover of the football simulation again. For this deal with EA, the former professional is reportedly set to earn more money than at his previous clubs. EA Sports has now denied this in an official statement.
Update, November 24, 1:15 PM: In this article, we originally reported on an alleged deal between EA Sports and David Beckham, which, according to a report by the English newspaper “The Mirror,” was supposed to be worth 40 million pounds. EA Sports has denied these figures in an official statement. The article has been adjusted accordingly.
Leaks had already hinted at it and now it’s official: From December 15, 2020 David Beckham will join the existing 100 Legends that FIFA 21 has to offer:
For this appearance, according to a report from the English newspaper “The Mirror”, the midfielder is even set to earn more money than during his time as a professional footballer. According to an unnamed source in the report, Beckham supposedly struck a crazy deal with EA Sports, which was said to bring him 40 million pounds (about 45 million euros) for three years of partnership. EA Sports has now firmly denied these figures.
This is what EA Sports says about the figures: In an official statement provided to MeinMMO, EA Sports denies the figures.
“We have seen reports about the terms of our agreement to reintegrate David Beckham into our EA SPORTS FIFA game. We do not disclose specific details, but we can definitely say that the reported figures have been sensationalized by irresponsible reporting and are in no way accurate.
EA Sports in an official statement (translated from English)
The exact figures remain unknown, but according to EA Sports, the deal is likely to be significantly smaller than reported.
Beckham even temporarily appears on the FIFA cover
This is how Beckham comes to FIFA 21: The former midfielder will, like all other Icons, get multiple versions. The exact values are not officially known yet and are set to be revealed by EA on November 27.
However, there is also a special version that all FUT players can receive for free if they play a match in FIFA 21 by January 21, 2021.
RISE is a new MMORPG developed by the Korean studio NXN. It features a dark setting reminiscent of The Witcher. It is specifically aimed at a Western audience and will be released for PC, consoles, and mobile.
What kind of game is this? RISE, not to be confused with Rise Online, will be a new next-gen MMORPG built on Unreal Engine, focusing heavily on realism. The characters will utilize motion capturing, as emphasized by the developer NXN on their website.
Furthermore, the trailer gives another impression of the dark setting in which RISE takes place. The shown character is depicted as a lonely traveler with a horse. This strongly reminds one of The Witcher, similar to how the new MMORPG Crimson Desert flirts with Game of Thrones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbAyKX8-TcI
When will the game be released? RISE is expected to be released in Korea as early as 2021. When exactly the worldwide release will take place is not known yet.
However, the developers have already emphasized that it is being developed for Western players. So there is hope for a timely release.
What content does RISE offer? The new MMORPG will focus on the story. It should feel realistic and evoke many emotions in players.
We already know the following about the content:
Groups in RISE will consist of 5 players
At the same time, there will be large battles with many players
The MMORPG will include some RTS elements
There will be PvP with the aim of becoming big in eSports
There are currently no more detailed details about the content. Nevertheless, many aspects sound promising, such as the setting, the realism, and entering eSports. The latter at least increases the chance that the game will have a fair shop without Pay2Win.
RISE often shows the lonely fighter on or next to his horse.
RISE is still relatively unknown in the West. However, alongside this MMORPG, several others are in development. You can find the most promising ones here:
The ban on xQc lasts until November 25. In the meantime, the streamer has optimized this break and gained much attention on Twitter with a recreation of a meme.
xQc optimally uses his forced break
This is what xQc did: The streamer recreated a meme on Twitter showing Pablo Escobar from the series Narcos looking sad and bored.
xQc recreated the images of Escobar and shows himself in 3 poses where he looks around confused:
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The meme has already become a hit on Twitter. Over 210,000 likes and nearly 13,000 retweets are giving the streamer a real hype on Twitter. (As of: November 23 at 4:00 PM)
Compared to other images and tweets from him, there is a significant difference. On average, those have around 60,000 to 70,000 likes and usually not over 3,000 retweets.
This is why such a break is good: After the cheating incident, xQc came under the scrutiny of many streamers who talked about him. This naturally brings attention to the streamer himself.
Something similar was mentioned by the streamer colleague shroud. He stated that a ban on Twitch in this situation is the best thing that can happen to a streamer. One can take a vacation, and afterward, they usually have even more attention.
With the meme, xQc is now also sending the perfect signal to his viewers: He is bored without Twitch and seems to be sad about it.
The outcome remains to be seen: It remains to be seen whether xQc has benefited from this ban on Twitch and whether he has not only become more popular on Twitter. From November 25, he will be unbanned. Then we will see if his stream can attract even more viewers than it already does.
Until then, we can marvel at the streamer “ludwig” who accidentally revealed how much money he earns with advertising on Twitch:
The movie about Monster Hunter has received a new trailer. And this time the focus is where it should be: on monsters, hunters, and the Palico head chef! Finally, it’s a trailer that MeinMMO author Larissa Then likes.
When a film about Monster Hunter was announced in 2018, I was initially very hyped. I had just started with Monster Hunter World and loved the game. Today, 1000 hours of gameplay later, I still look forward to the film.
I have been a big Monster Hunter fan for years, even before Monster Hunter World. However, I was quite disappointed by the first teaser for the film. Usually, I like to let movies come to me and do not judge them hastily based on trailers. However, my excitement here was truly dampened. And it wasn’t just me, but many others in the community felt the same way.
The first trailer felt more like a dull movie about Call of Duty with lots of military PR. Some soldiers are shooting some guns at the monsters. And one of them is even too dumb to close the right eye while shooting, whatever the reason for that may be.
The official Chinese trailer for the Monster Hunter movie
A focus on hunters and monsters
The latest trailer gives me hope, and in many ways. The action, the monsters, the characters, everything just feels like Monster Hunter and no longer like a clumsy action shootout.
These monsters can be seen: In the first trailers, and in a video with the developers of Monster Hunter World, we have already seen the first monsters. These included Diablos and Rathalos as well as the small Apceros.
The new trailer offers an even deeper insight. There, spider-like Nerscylla scurry around, seemingly fulfilling another purpose.
Furthermore, we briefly see a Gore Magala, at least as far as I recognized it. This means that two monsters appear in the film that were not in Monster Hunter World, which I would like to see more of.
A small look at what I think is Gore Magala
This is what the main characters are doing: I just mentioned a deeper purpose of the Nerscylla: I now finally know how to pronounce it! But in addition, Tony Jaa and Milla Jovovich seem to want to put the Diablos to sleep with their poison.
However, a certain language barrier separates the two main characters, which I find quite understandable and likable. The hunter has to explain to his soldier colleague with gestures what he actually wants from her.
This already brings a smile to my face in the trailer and is not the only moment. Even when Milla doesn’t want to play the bait a second time, I had to grin. But the funniest was the hunter’s facial expression when Milla says “Let’s do this” to him:
Silence… Silence… Silence… Huh?
Overall, the role with Tony Jaa seems well-cast and well-written. He knows what he has to do, and that in fine old Monster Hunter manner. Going after monsters with huge weapons and all kinds of tricks.
I’m in love with a Palico
What I like most about the trailer, however, is the meowscular chef. I was already a big fan of the former warrior who now dedicates his life to cooking in Monster Hunter World.
In the trailer for the film, he is really well portrayed, even the cooking sequence, as known from Monster Hunter World, is featured. However, when he throws the kiss at the camera at the end, I was completely in love.
So the last few seconds are my favorite in the new trailer for the Monster Hunter movie. The kiss from the Palico was definitely meant for me!
The Palico that the women (and men) trust
Additionally, another small hope creeps in. Even though the film itself has nothing to do with the developers of Monster Hunter, I have not yet given up hope for a weapon switch.
In the film, Tony Jaa alternates between a bow and a great sword. Something like a weapon switch likely won’t happen, but one can dream.
Now I am curious about what we can really expect from the film and what monsters will join the ranks. Maybe there is even a few Iceborne monsters waiting for us.
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The new Exotic sword “The Lament” from Beyond Light can now be earned in Destiny 2. We will show you how the quest “Gigantic Expectations” unfolds and where you can find the dead Exos, the gigantic Exo, and the blade pieces on Europa.
What’s going on in Destiny 2? Recently, the Beyond Light raid launched in the Deep Stone Crypt in Destiny 2. And after the new raid was mastered, a lot has changed. For instance, two new weapon Exotics from the Beyond Light expansion can now be earned.
These include the Exotic sniper Wolkenschlag as well as the sword The Lament. And MeinMMO explains to you how to obtain this new exotic sword.
The Lament (The Lament)
This is how the exotic quest “Gigantic Expectations” for “The Lament” unfolds
This new exotic quest consists of a total of 11 steps and revolves around the Clovis Bray AI as well as tasks related to the new location Europa.
Where do you get the quest? The quest was unlocked for all owners of Beyond Light after the first team cracked the new raid in the Deep Stone Crypt. You will receive the task from the gunsmith Banshee-44 in the Tower.
Here are the individual steps
1. Find 3 dead Exos: Right at the beginning of the new quest, you need to find 3 dead Exos on Europa. You will need to scan the bodies of the robots. MeinMMO presents you with the locations of all 9 hidden Exos – but for the Lament quest you only need any 3 of them. It starts in the video at minute 1:12:
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2. Find the gigantic Exo: Now you need to find a gigantic Exo hidden in Bray Exo science. Just put a marker on the quest step and follow it along this route:
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3. Gigantic Expectations: Now you must prove yourself worthy to the Clovis AI by taking out Vex all across Europa with swords. A total of 100 Vex must be defeated, of which 20 must be Minotaurs, Hydras, or Cyclopses.
4. Gigantic Expectations: It continues with the Clovis AI. You now need to obtain and complete the listed quests from Commander Zavala and Variks to prove yourself before the Clovis AI and continue “Lost Lament”. For this, you need to have completed “Fall of the Empire”, “Reclamation of Europa” and “The Priestess of Darkness” – these tasks you could have already completed before the Exo quest went live.
5. Gigantic Expectations: You are still working with the Clovis AI and still need to prove that you are worthy – this time by completing an Exo challenge. Currently, this is the new replayable mission called “Old Secrets, New Challenges” in Bray science (Power level 1.230, found on the map after the first playthrough as “Simulation: Survive”). Mark it on the map, then you should find it easily in the first large hall of the research complex. The mission is self-explanatory.
6. Gigantic Expectations: Now you have almost convinced the AI. You now need to eliminate 60 Vex with finishers to finally satisfy it. Powerful Vex grant greater progress.
7. Save the Past – Find Blade Pieces: Now the strike “The Corridor of Mirrors” awaits you on Europa. Simply select this on the Europa map. There you need to find the blade pieces for the sword. Don’t waste any time searching, the item is found at the very end in the boss room. You will get the parts dropped there by one of the Harpies with yellow health bars – and the entire team will get them if you have all progressed equally far in the quest.
8. Blade of Broken Dreams: After the strike, you will return to the Tower. There you should speak with Banshee-44 about the broken blade.
9. Blade of Broken Dreams: Next, you should search for an abandoned bunker in the Eventide ruins on Europa and explore its interior. Simply defeat the boss there and open the chest.
10. Complete “Reforging the Past”: Now you no longer need to impress the AI, but this time it is relying on you. You will go on the mission “Reforging the Past” to save the Clovis AI from destruction. The mission is self-explanatory and at the end, the finished sword will await you.
11. Last stop: Finally, return to the Tower to Banshee-44 to report your discoveries and complete the quest.
The entire quest in video:
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This is what makes the weapon special: The Lament is an exotic sword, meaning it is a power weapon, and deals solar damage.
The exotic perk is called Banshee’s Wail. This is how the sword works:
Hold the light attack button to intensify the blade. This increases damage, bypasses shields, and adds “shield-piercing” to all attacks.
The sword gains stacks when damage is dealt through intensified attacks. Additional stacks increase the damage and damage resistance of heavy attacks.
Additionally, there is the special perk “Intensified Consumption”. It heals the sword bearer for damage dealt to enemies.
Furthermore, it is already known that The Lament will receive an exotic masterwork catalyst, presumably also from Banshee shortly after mastering the quest. However, it is still unknown how the catalyst will improve the new weapon exotic in detail.
