In Destiny 2, the new raid Deep Stone Crypt starts today in Beyond Light. We will show you the start time and everything you can expect during the event around the World’s First.
What kind of raid is this? The Deep Stone Crypt is the very first raid that Destiny 2 opens for you as part of the Beyond Light expansion. There is a lot to do for you. A big World’s First race will turn 6 Guardians into legends.
When does Deep Stone Crypt start? Today, November 21, 2020, at 7:00 PM, the Deep Stone Crypt opens its gates. This corresponds to the conversion of 10 AM PST to our time zone.
This is what Bungie says: The developers introduced the raid back in October via TWaB. In it, they explained some parameters under which the new raid will start. As you know, with the opening of a new raid, the starting signal for the “World’s First” race is also given.
And the competition is supposed to run even more fairly this time. This is achieved with a competition mode that brings all players to the same standard for the race.
The competition mode is active in the raid itself for the first 24 hours after the opening of the raid
Each encounter limits the level of all players to 20 levels below the recommended power
The artifact power is disabled
A power cap of 1,230 is the goal for your team for all fights – Anything above that will not give you advantages in combat
When will the winners be known? Many Guardians are eagerly following the race for the World’s First. However, the developers want to check even more carefully this time whether everything went as planned. Therefore, the official announcement of the “World’s First” title will come a bit later than usual. It is scheduled for Monday, November 23.
This is what the winners get: The 6 Guardians who complete the raid first and secure the coveted title will receive a fat belt as a reward.
What else is in it for you? Even if you don’t become the first in the world to finish the raid, there is still a reward. Every Guardian who completes the raid in the first 24 hours after opening (as long as the competition mode is active) will unlock this special emblem.
The reward emblem for the Deep Stone Crypt
Whoever clears the raid by December 1 at 6:00 PM will receive a code for the Bungie shop. With this, you will unlock the Deep Stone Crypt raid jacket for purchase:
Those who take their time and explore the last corners of the raid instead of rushing through will also be rewarded. Everyone who completes the Deep Stone Crypt raid will unlock this emblem:
Thus, the champion is starting: The largest Destiny streamer on Twitch, Gladd, belongs to the well-known clan Redeem. They have already secured several World’s Firsts for themselves.
Gladd briefly presents his loadout before the raid opens, with which he is starting:
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Gladd notes, however, that this is just his starting loadout and he does not know what challenges await in the raid. It is important to be dynamic.
Are you excited about the new raid in Destiny 2? Are you trying to earn the World’s First title or would you rather take it easy and explore the new location? Feel free to share your opinion here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other Guardians.
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On Friday evening (November 20), a major patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War went live. MeinMMO shows you the extensive patch notes, including the changes to 12 weapons and a lot of bug fixes.
What is going on with CoD? Developer Treyarch makes it clear in the first week after release that their pace for weapon adjustments is significantly higher than that of the predecessor Modern Warfare.
Already on Thursday (November 19), the strong MP5 received a nerf and Friday evening saw further weapons being adjusted, many of which were popular among fans after release. Additionally, the creators of Black Ops Cold War bring a lot of balance fixes, of which MeinMMO showcases the most important.
CoD Cold War: Update 1.06 from November 20 with Patch Notes in German
When is the patch coming? The update was already live on Friday evening, November 20.
How big is the patch? The size varies somewhat depending on the platform. Reports suggest:
Recently, the MP5 had to process a nerf. Now there are further adjustments.
Weapon adjustments with 1.06
The adjustments to the weapons are particularly exciting. A few of the strongest weapons after release are on the list, and the developers also provided additional information on the nerf of the MP5:
Assault rifles
The FFAR 1 now has increased recoil. Additionally, the damage has decreased (from 28 to 27), and the damage range has been reduced by 34% (the first damage zone is now 25 meters instead of 38 meters).
Submachine guns
The MP5 has 33% less range (patch from Thursday). The developers also tweaked the bullet trajectories. The recoil itself is not stronger, but it should now be harder to keep the bullets on the enemy, especially when they are further away.
Tactical rifles
All weapons of this class have been overhauled. The strong M16 now has 15% less range (from 25.5 m to 21.5 m). Its “sprint-to-fire” time has been reduced, while its “walk while firing” speed is lower. The time between bursts is now higher, and its laser and some barrel attachments have been overhauled.
The AUG will receive the same adjustments to attachments and burst fire as the M16. Its range has also been reduced by 20% (from 38 m to 30.5 m).
The Type 63 now has a higher fire rate, and fire rate bonuses on its attachments have been overhauled. The same applies to the DMR 14.
Light machine guns
The M60 benefits from a buff and now has a higher damage range, as well as better movement stats.
Sniper rifles
The changes affect all 3 sniper rifles: Pelington, Tundra, and M82. The “sprint-to-fire” times are now noticeably shorter. With this, the CoD developers want to counteract a movement mechanic that allowed players to bypass the initial aim blink of the sniper rifles. The displayed “sprint-to-fire” value in Gunsmith is currently not correct. They are working on that as well.
The attachments of individual weapons received some fine-tuning to make them play more individually. Additionally, the weapons should now feel more powerful because they have a greater impact on your movement while firing.
Pistols
The Magnum revolver receives a significant buff. The fire rate is now higher, and the damage range also increases. Additionally, there is better visibility after the first shot has been fired.
Shotguns
The Gallo SA 12 is slightly weaker and deals less damage in its damage range of 5.8 to 7.7 meters.
The strong burst tactical rifles now have less range.
Extensive scorestreak adjustments with 1.06
There have been significant changes to the scorestreaks, especially regarding the points required.
Combat bow – ammunition decreases from 5 to 4
Supplies – cost increases from 1,800 to 2,000
Turret – cost decreases from 2,000 to 1,800
Napalm strike – cost increases from 2,100 to 2,500
Aerial patrol – cost decreases from 3,200 to 2,700
Artillery – cost increases from 2,500 to 3,000
Cruise missile – cost increases from 2,600 to 3,500
War machine – cost increases from 3,500 to 4,000
Attack helicopter – increases from 4,000 to 4,500, more bullets per shot, higher health, less camera shake upon hits, shorter duration
VTOL – cost decreases from 8,500 to 8,000
Helicopter gunner – cost increases from 6,000 to 6,500 and less weapon movement while firing
This results in 11 of the 16 streaks receiving changes, and some of the best scorestreaks are now significantly more expensive than before.
The grenade launcher “War Machine” is now considerably more expensive.
Extensive list of bug fixes from Update 1.06
The patch notes show a multitude of fixes that Treyarch brought into the game with the patch. The most important ones are showcased here:
Friendly fire system in Hardcore mode now properly reflects damage after 3 team kills
In Search & Destroy, you sometimes unintentionally took longer to plant the bomb than the intended 7.5 seconds
Issues with the spawn system were fixed, which caused players to spawn beneath the ground
The time a shot enemy takes to count as an elimination for you has now been extended
Finishing moves only worked better on certain surfaces
More than 20 reasons for a game crash have been fixed
Also for the crazy zombie PvE mode, which throws countless undead at you, several changes have been implemented in the game. This includes more bug fixes, as well as balance adjustments:
General paths of the zombies have been improved
Enemies now attack you more often from unexpected spots outside the map
Some exploit locations are no longer accessible
Stability has increased and some reasons for game crashes related to perks have been fixed
Many issues with incorrect displays, incorrectly spawning weapons, with the gunsmith, the mystery box, and loot are on the list
There were some issues with the various progression systems, and the CoD developers improved on those as well. Additionally, there is even a new setting:
The aim response curve is now adjustable in the settings
Stickers on weapons sometimes did not appear correctly
Crosshairs could sometimes sit incorrectly in the sights
Visual issues in split-screen mode were addressed – split-screen mode remains temporarily disabled for the zombie mode
This list only provides a glimpse of the most important content. For a full overview, check out the complete patch notes in English on treyarch.com. The changes are indeed extensive and eliminate numerous errors that players discovered in the first week since release.
Furthermore, the developers show what they are currently working on and presented their Trello board, which outlines further adjustments for the future.
Some of the rarest camos were sometimes unavailable due to a bug.
Especially regarding the speed and scope of balance adjustments, the developers of Treyarch this year seem to be taking a different path and bringing much more than Modern Warfare did last year.
It will be exciting to see how this continues in the coming weeks and months. If you have any further questions about the new CoD, check out our FAQ for Cold War. Here, MeinMMO addresses key questions, such as about crossplay or upcoming content.
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With the Burst Pro, manufacturer Roccat has introduced a particularly lightweight gaming mouse. MeinMMO has tested the mouse and reveals for whom it is suitable.
Which mouse is being discussed? The tested mouse is the Roccat Burst Pro. With only 68 grams, it is lightweight and features Roccat’s latest technology with its own Titan switches and a PhantomFlex cable. MeinMMO has tested the mouse and explains what we like about the device and what we like less.
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Roccat Burst Pro Review: How did we test it?
The mouse was in use for a good week, averaging 8 hours a day.
In total, we worked, surfed, and gamed with the mouse for almost 60 hours, including games like Overwatch and Apex Legends, which require high precision and speed.
Features and technical details
Sensor
ROCCAT Owl-Eye optical sensor, based on Pixart PMW3389
Resolution
Up to 16,000 DPI
Switches
Optical Titan switches, 100 million clicks
Buttons
6
Design
Black or White mouse, with adjustable RGB lighting (16.8 million colors), AIMO lighting system
Glide feet
2 glide feet (replaceable)
Cable
1.8 m PhantomFlex cable
Dimensions
120 mm x 58 mm x 38 mm
Weight
68 g
Price
€59.99 (RRP)
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Roccat Burst Pro in detail
In the following section, we introduce the gaming mouse in detail. We will cover the following aspects:
Package contents
Weight and design
Glide feet and grip type
Mouse sensor
The software
Package contents
What accessories are included? Along with the mouse, there is
a quick guide
a set of replaceable mouse feet in the box.
The USB cable is permanently attached to the mouse and cannot be removed. Wireless is not supported by the gaming mouse.
The package contents of the Burst Pro
Weight
With 68 grams, the mouse from Roccat is particularly lightweight and weighs significantly less than, for example, the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered, which weighs 130 grams. At 68 grams, it plays in a similar weight class as other competitors that also focus on lightweight designs. These include the Glorious “Model O” or “Model O-” or the Endgame Gear XM1, which even uses similar technology as the Burst Pro. When comparing the mice directly, the weight difference becomes evident.
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With its low weight, the mouse is clearly aimed at fingertip and claw grip players, who appreciate high movement speed and low weight.
Roccat Burst Pro: Weight Comparison:
Roccat Burst Pro
68 grams
Razer Viper
69 grams
Endgame Gear XM
70 grams
Logitech G Pro Wireless
81 grams
RAT Pro X Supreme Edition
105 grams
Logitech G 502 Hero
121 grams
Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
130 grams
Design
In terms of design, the Burst Pro resembles mice with holes, such as the Glorious Model O or O-. The two mice feature a lattice pattern that is perceivable to the user. The Roccat Burst Pro also utilizes such a design, but the lattice pattern is covered by a thin layer of plastic. The pattern is not perceivable, but it is clearly visible due to the RGB lighting. The plastic also provides better protection against dirt. The lighting can be adjusted or even completely turned off via the software.
The Roccat Burst Pro: you can clearly see the honeycomb pattern.
Glide feet and grip type of the mouse
What feet does the mouse use? The mouse features two large glide feet, one at the front and one at the back. Roccat has included some replacement feet in the package. You can replace the glide feet when they are too worn out. This is commendable in this price range of 60 euros.
Grip type: The mouse can be easily gripped in palm grip, but due to its low weight, it is also particularly suitable for claw grip and fingertip grip.
Palm Grip
Claw Grip
Fingertip Grip
The hand completely envelops the mouse. Fingers, palm, and heel rest on the mouse. The contact area between the hand and the mouse is the largest here and is usually moved very little.
Fingertips, thumb, and part of the palm rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand does not touch the mouse. Precision is controlled by the wrist, allowing for quick movements.
Only thumb and fingertips rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand is free. Movement comes from the finger joints, allowing for precise movements.
Sensor
What sensor does the mouse use? The mouse from Roccat uses the proprietary optical Owl-Eye sensor. This is based on the PixArt PMW-3389. This is an optical sensor and is among the best you can find on the market right now. The even better PixArt PMW-3399 is currently reserved for Razer. However, high DPI numbers beyond 20,000 are not particularly relevant for gamers.
Roccat Burst Pro: Software
What we like about the software: Roccat uses the “Roccat Swarm Software” for its Burst Pro. Once you connect the mouse to the PC, it is immediately recognized by the PC. The software downloads the appropriate update for the mouse, and then the software is ready to use.
The software itself is neat and clear. Through a tab in the upper half, all Roccat devices are managed, and you can directly select the mouse. Here, you can make all the settings. We can adjust the brightness or configure the lighting system (AIMO) or assign the buttons. The operation is easy and straightforward.
What we like less: The Swarm software consists in some places of a jumble of German and English. While most texts are now in German, especially buttons in the menus are presented in English. The auto-updater also only speaks English. For a slim mouse with few buttons, the software feels overall too extensive.
In Practice
In this section, we present how the mouse performs in practical tests. We will address weight and speed, as well as how well the sensor in the mouse works and what possibilities the mouse offers in practice. We will cover the following points:
Weight, ergonomics, and handling
The mouse buttons and wheel
Macro functions
The sensor of the “Burst Pro”
Weight, Ergonomics, and Handling
What we like: The low weight of the mouse is immediately noticeable in a positive way. Especially those who usually have heavier mice in hand will immediately feel the difference. Thanks to the low weight of 68 grams, the mouse moves easily across the mousepad. The mouse’s speed is supported by the two large glide feet and the high-quality mouse cable, which lays lightly on the mouse. The mouse cable also feels much more valuable than the cable of the Roccat Kone Remastered. The PhantomFlex cable is hardly noticeable while gaming.
The four feet of the Kone Remastered or the Glorious Model O offer a bit more movement than the two large feet.
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The Burst Pro provides a symmetrical shape that is purely designed for right-handers, as the special buttons are not mirrored, as is the case with Logitech’s G300s, which is processed worse. The surface of the mouse is smooth and soft, but it still feels comfortable in hand. In terms of ergonomics, Roccat has sensibly modeled the human hand.
What we like less: The mouse has a switch behind the wheel for cycling through DPI values. If you have multiple values stored, you have to press the button repeatedly until you reach your desired value. A second DPI button would have made this much easier. The mouse buttons are smooth and could have been a bit rougher or grippier.
The Mouse Buttons and Wheel
What we like: The mouse buttons are precise and provide a clear pressure point. The Titan switches that Roccat uses instead of the commonly used Omron switches offer a tactile and crispy click point. In quick battles, the mouse provides noticeable and audible feedback.
By the way, the Titan switches are optomechanical switches that are said to be particularly durable. Roccat promises here click counts of 100 million strokes. Such numbers are not very useful in reality. What is certain is that optomechanical switches last significantly longer and are less prone to the double-click problem than traditional mouse switches.
The mouse wheel is also pleasant under the finger, but does not provide the same haptics as that of the Naga Pro from Razer, which feels even better.
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What we like less: The mouse buttons are loud and audible. If you game with a dense headset, you may not notice it, but in a quiet environment, the loud clicking can be quite disturbing. This comes from the switches, which make mechanical noises. The Razer Naga Pro, which MeinMMO has also tested, clicks noticeably quieter. The mouse wheel could also be a bit more precise and doesn’t grip as accurately as on the Naga Pro.
For users who primarily control their mouse with fingertip grip, the pressure point of the mouse switches may be a bit further back toward the center of the mouse.
Macro Functions
The Burst Pro offers “Easy-Shift” like the Roccat Kone Remastered. This allows you to double-bind buttons. Although the mouse does not feature a separate “Easy-Shift” button, you can easily assign one of the buttons as Easy-Shift through the software. If you hold down the “Easy-Shift” button and then press another button, it executes the function that you assigned. For example, you can assign volume control to the mouse wheel, which is practical.
With the software, you can also create macros and save them in the mouse’s device memory. Overall, macros offer players an enormous variety of options. With “Easy-Shift,” you can freely assign any button. This allows you to assign game or system functions to the mouse buttons or the mouse wheel. Lighting effects can, for instance, be synchronized with the “Roccat Sense Aimo” mousepad, which looks cool.
The Sensor of the Roccat Burst Pro
Roccat’s Owl-Eye sensor is based on the very good Pixart PMW3389. We already used the Pixart sensor in the test of theRAT Pro X Supreme Edition and praised its precise and accurate sensor. The same applies to the Burst Pro. Here too, the sensor proves to be precise and accurate without showing any weaknesses. Additionally, it features a high polling rate of up to 1000 Hz, which can be adjusted via the software.
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Off the mousepad, for example, on a glass surface, the precision remains pleasantly high.
The packaged mouse
Conclusion
Who is the mouse suitable for? The mouse is primarily suitable for users looking for a lightweight and precise mouse that allows for high speed and quick navigation. With its low weight, the mouse is aimed at fingertip and claw grip players. The price of €59.99 is also fair.
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What alternatives are available? In the realm of lightweight gaming mice, you have various options. The Glorious Model O or O- includes two models that are lightweight and precise. The O- even weighs 10 grams less. The Endgame Gear XM1 is another mouse that also weighs little and uses the same precise PMW3389 sensor as the Burst Pro. Another alternative would be the Razer Viper.
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If you are instead looking for a mouse that can be used in palm grip and is significantly heavier, we would recommend either the Roccat Kone Remastered or the Logitech G502 Hero.
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Nuka-Cola is one of the most famous elements of the Fallout series and certainly cannot be missing in Fallout 76. And without a doubt, each of you has wondered: What kind of Nuka-Cola do I taste? Find out here in the quiz on MeinMMO!
What is Nuka-Cola anyway? Made from water, coloring, sugar, caffeine, and flavorings, Nuka-Cola serves as a sweet refreshing beverage. For many people, it is as much a part of life and daily routine as bread is for breakfast.
It is so popular that a real cult has formed around the drink: mascots, advertisements, and even fanatical followers who collect everything related to Nuka-Cola. For the biggest enthusiasts, there is the option to paint their Power Armor in Nuka-Cola style.
True fans dress in Nuka-Cola! And bathe in it. I’ve heard.
Historically, Nuka-Cola also has an important significance. The refreshing caffeinated drink holds an important place in the history of Fallout. Nuka-Cola represents capitalism and Western values and is a symbol of American culture, even before the bombs fell.
After the Great War, Nuka-Cola serves as an anchor for the values of the old world that patriots can cling to. A kind of reminder of the world as it was and how it can be again.
That is why Nuka-Cola is still considered a symbol by many inhabitants of the Wasteland and something worth preserving, nurturing, and even honoring.
Fallout Quiz – What kind of Nuka-Cola are you?
What is this quiz for? The Nuka-Cola Corporation has built its reputation over many years and has created various flavors during this time. From classic Nuka-Cola to a cherry variant and even the literally glowing Nuka-Cola Quantum, there are more than ten different varieties of the popular cola. Eight of them are also represented in Fallout 76, along with some variations.
In our quiz, you can find out which Nuka-Cola you are – if you were a refreshing drink. However, we have omitted the medicinal Nuka-Cola, which you create upon completing the main quest of Wastelanders, as it only serves as a vaccine.
How do I participate? We have compiled twelve questions for you that will determine your personality. Since each Nuka-Cola has its very own character, you can find out which variety you fit best.
Simply answer the questions in order. There are no right or wrong answers. At the end, you will be shown the result. If you want to retake the quiz, just refresh the page.
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So, what kind of Nuka-Cola are you? What kind of Nuka-Cola would you like to be? Do you have cool ideas for a new variety that doesn’t exist in the game yet? Write us a comment.
Nuka-Cola is an important part of the story of Fallout, even if it is just a drink. If you need a little help understanding this, you can find in our special on MeinMMO the entire history of Fallout 76 summarized easily.
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The player under the name Dizzy was a star in 2019 in Apex Legends and was considered a promising super talent. However, soon it became quiet around the top gamer. What has happened to Dizzy?
Who is Dizzy? Coby “Dizzy” Meadows became famous through the battle royale shooter Apex Legends. When the game first came out, the relatively unknown 18-year-old Dizzy quickly reached the maximum rank and set a solo kill record, where he practically took out half the lobby with 33 kills.
Later, he became part of the first Apex tournament through the support of pro player KingRichard, which he also won together with KingRichard and Ninja. It was even said that Dizzy was so strong that he “carried” Ninja.
In addition, Dizzy signed with the eSports team NRG, and his Twitch channel flourished. However, things were not to continue this way for long…
Dizzy at the peak of his career.
Dizzy retires – What is he doing now?
What happened next? After only 10 months in eSports, where Dizzy achieved several wins for NRG, he surprisingly announced via Twitter on December 11, 2019, that he would withdraw from eSports. He wanted to focus entirely on streaming. And that’s what he did, at least for some time.
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What happened to Dizzy’s streaming career? At first, Dizzy continued to loyally play Apex Legends. When Valorant was released in April 2020, Dizzy switched to Riot’s new team shooter. However, he did not make a big name for himself there. He participated in the T1 Invitational tournament and took part in the Twitch Rivals Launch Showdown held in June 2020, which marked the launch of Valorant.
From then on, things got quieter around Dizzy. The last time he was seen live on stream was nearly 3 weeks later, when he played a selection of games live on June 28, 2020. That was his last appearance. The channel, which still has almost 800,000 followers, has been deserted since then.
Will he come back someday? The very last online activities of Dizzy were a condolence on July 2 for the death of WoW streamer Reckful and an Instagram post on July 5, 2020, where he showed a few clips from Valorant. Since then, nothing official has been heard from Dizzy online.
Therefore, it is also completely unclear when and if Dizzy will return. If you are among his fans and hope for a comeback, keep an eye on his social media channels. Perhaps he will reappear soon and at least explain why he withdrew for so long. Another streamer who suddenly disappeared is xQc. However, that was his own fault, as he was banned from Twitch.
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In Pokémon GO there is currently a ticket available for about 1 € called “No Problem for Magmar”. This is a purchasable research specifically for the Community Day with Magmar today. We show you the rewards.
What kind of research is this? Today, on November 21, 2020, the Community Day with Magmar is taking place in Pokémon GO. In the shop, you can now find the ticket “No Problem for Magmar”. Depending on the store, it costs about 99 cents.
In this overview, we show you all the tasks and rewards that are included in the ticket. This way, you will know before purchasing whether the content suits you and if you really want to buy the ticket.
You can find the ticket directly in the Pokémon GO shop, under the section with the various boxes.
Special Research with Magmar for Community Day
Where does the information come from? In other parts of the world, the Community Day with Magmar has already started due to different time zones. Trainers who participated could therefore already enumerate and share the tasks and rewards (via reddit).
No Problem for Magmar 1/4
Task
Reward
Use 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
10 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Magmar
20 Magmar Candy
Land 5 Great Throws
Encounter with Magmar
Stage Reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 2,000 Stardust, 10 Razz Berries, and an encounter with Magmar.
No Problem for Magmar 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Magmar
50 Magmar Candy
Send 10 Pokémon
500 Stardust
Use 15 Razz Berries to catch Pokémon
1 Sinnoh Stone
Stage Reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 2,000 Stardust, 1x Incense, and a Knursp.
Stage Reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 2,000 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, and an encounter with Magbrant.
Is the purchase of the 1€ ticket worth it?
As with previous tickets for 1 € for the Community Days, it is worth buying for the items included in the ticket as rewards. A Rocket Radar alone would normally cost 200 coins, which corresponds to about 2 €. A Knursp costs 100 coins, which is about 1 €. Additionally, Stardust, Berries, Candies, and more are included.
However, keep in mind with Stardust that you will also need to spend some for the research. It’s best to do this with low-level Pokémon to save dust.
So, if you generally want to buy these items and save money, the 1 € ticket is certainly a good choice. Whether you need the ticket for your purposes is up to you.
The free research: If you do not want to buy the ticket, you can still do research on Magmar. During the Community Day today, you will find it in the Today’s Overview in the game. It consists of the following tasks and rewards:
Use 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon Reward: 60 Ultra Balls
Catch 5 Magmar Reward: 1 Sinnoh Stone
Land 3 Good Throws Reward: 1 Sinnoh Stone
Stage Completion 2 Sinnoh Stones and 1,000 XP
Will you use the 1€ ticket for this Community Day with Magmar, or will you skip the purchase? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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In Destiny 2, you can unlock the new sniper rifle “Adored” in 3 different ways. We show you the fastest way to do it and what the quest weapon can do in Beyond Light.
This is the weapon: With the launch of Beyond Light, Destiny 2 finally brings back the painfully missed pinnacle weapons. The legendary guns are now called quest weapons, and in Season 12, only one of them is coming to the game: the sniper rifle “Adored” (eng. Adored).
MeinMMO shows you how the individual quests look and how to unlock the new sniper quickly. Then we take a look at whether it’s worth carrying Adored in your inventory.
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The sniper rifle Adored
The quest “A Way with Many Paths” lets you have free choice
This is how to get the new sniper: Visit weapons master Banshee-44 in the Tower, he has 3 quests for you, all rewarding you with the same weapon. You can unlock Adored by playing in the Crucible, Gambit, or Strikes.
However, you can only accept one of the three tasks – it’s up to you to choose which activity you want to hunt in. Each of the three quests consists of 2 tasks.
For the first step, it partially applies that you only need to have one sniper rifle in your inventory, but the required kills can come from any other weapon – precision hits with snipers grant more progress.
In step 2, you only need to focus on one target. Whichever you complete first finishes the quest, and you can pick up the weapon from Banshee-44 in the Tower.
Adored is then received directly as a full masterpiece.
Once you have unlocked the sniper rifle, you will also receive a quest “Paving Your Own Way” for a new skin. The ornament for Adored then reflects either Lord Shaxx (PvP), the Drifter (Gambit), or the Vanguard (Strikes). The quest is available from the respective NPCs.
Show your allegiance with a special ornament
Here are all 3 quests from Banshee at a glance:
Strikes: “Path of the Vanguard”
Defeat bosses (40), combatants (1,000), and collect points by defeating combatants with sniper rifles in Strikes.
Achieve precision final blows (20) with sniper rifles or sniper eliminations in Strikes (35) without dying.
PvP: “Path of the Crucible”
Defeat Guardians in teams (500), earn Valor ranks (3), and collect points by defeating Guardians with sniper rifles in the Crucible.
Achieve distance or precision final blows (each 5) with sniper rifles in the Crucible.
Gambit: “Path of Gambit”
Defeat combatants with precision damage (300), earn Infamy ranks (3), and collect points by defeating combatants with sniper rifles in Gambit.
As a team, defeat Guardians (5) or Blockers (20) with a sniper rifle in Gambit.
No matter which quest line you choose, all can be completed in a few evenings and are not very time-consuming.
However, if you’re considering which task you should take on to get the new sniper as quickly as possible, we have found the fastest option for you.
More about the new weapons from Destiny 2: Beyond Light can be found here on MeinMMO:
The best method here is, of course, to go hunting with a pre-made team. This way, you don’t disturb anyone in Strikes and have guaranteed support in the Blind Well. However, since it is a public activity, random Guardians can also come to help.
How good is the new quest weapon in Beyond Light?
Shortly before Beyond Light, Adored was presented, and criticism arose: “The sniper rifle looks just like Loved, only with a cloth around it!” The visual similarities cannot be denied, but what’s under the hood?
This is what Adored can do: The weapon belongs to the 90 archetype and deals Arc damage. It falls into the mid-range regarding rate of fire and damage, allowing you to carry a kinetic weapon for support.
Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling (+10 range)
Magazine: Improved Rounds (+10 range)
1st Perk Slot:
Triple (3 rapid precision hits return 1 round to the magazine) or
Killing Wind (kills grant temporarily better mobility, range, and handling)
2nd Perk Slot:
Vorpal Weapon (increased damage against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians in their super)
Snapshot Sights (aim down sights faster)
Masterwork: +10 stability
What is the new quest weapon suitable for?
This is how it looks in PvE: For boss fights, you can deal a lot of damage from a safe distance thanks to Vorpal Weapon and Triple without reloading – make sure to equip the mod “Backup Mag” on Adored. This way, you’ll have 7 shots in a row.
What about PvP? In PvP, the new sniper does not reach the power of its source of inspiration Loved. Only after a kill does it come close to the handling and smoothness of the weapon from the Menagerie – which has now been retired.
The lower perk row of Killing Wind and Snapshot Sights still serves you well here, and the aim assist is convincing. However, some Guardians may be frustrated that Adored has a slightly higher zoom level.
In summary, the weapon can be said to perform well in all activities, even if it is not the ultimate choice. The good thing is that for relatively little effort, there’s a sniper rifle that you can comfortably carry in your inventory.
Have you already unlocked Adored – if so, which path did you choose? How do you like the new approach of not tying quest weapons to just one specific activity but allowing guardians to choose?
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In line with the release of WoW Shadowlands, we want to know which covenant you pledge your loyalty to.
The release of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is now set for November 24, 2020. The eighth expansion of WoW offers once again a multitude of new features. The Shadowlands are dominated by four covenants that you encounter while leveling. Upon reaching level 60, you must pledge your loyalty to one of them.
These covenants await you:
Kyrian (Zone Bastion)
Necrolords (Zone Maldraxxus)
Night Fae (Zone Ardenweald)
Venthyr (Zone Revendreth)
It is up to you to help the covenants restore the balance of the Shadowlands. This has been devastatingly disrupted by Sylvanas’s actions and her collaboration with the Jailer. An epic campaign full of drama and surprises awaits you.
But which covenant do you swear your eternal loyalty to? Not only in the game does your vote for your covenant have a significant impact. In WoW Shadowlands, the choice of your covenant determines which special covenant ability and class ability you receive. Additionally, your covenant affiliation determines the sanctum where your character finds their new home in the Shadowlands.
With your vote, you ensure that the grand prize is equipped with increasingly powerful hardware. And: With your vote, you enter our giveaway for WoW Shadowlands.
This is how the giveaway works:Simply cast your vote for your covenant and fill out the form to enter your vote into the giveaway pool. Each vote also contributes to making the grand prize even better. Ultimately, in the best-case scenario, three gaming PCs can be raffled off among all participants. Additionally, there is a new prize to win every week, which we raffle off among all participants of the week. You can vote for your covenant once a week and participate in the additional raffle.
Your vote for the grand prize!Ensure with your vote that in the end an absolute high-end gaming PC is available as a prize. We already reveal what to expect with the first prize PC. We also give a little preview of what the second gaming PC has to offer. The good news is that each additional level brings another gaming PC as a prize, thus providing more grand prizes to win. So participate actively and increase the chances of winning for everyone!
This hardware awaits you with the Gaming PC Level 1:
Graphics card: AMD ASUS ROG Strix 5700 XT OC
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Cooler: be quiet! Pure Rock 2
Mainboard: ASUS B450 TUF-PLUS Gaming
RAM: 16 GB DDR4-3200 Corsair Vengeance
Power supply: 600 Watt BoostBoxx
Case: Corsair Carbide 275R
Hard drive: Kingston A2000 1 TB
Windows 10 Home
This hardware awaits you with the Gaming PC Level 2:
Graphics card: AMD ROG Strix 5700 XT OC
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Cooler: Corsair H100i Pro RGB Liquid Cooling
Mainboard: ASUS ROG Strix X570-F Gaming
RAM: 32 GB DDR4-3200 RAM Corsair Vengeance Black
Power supply: be quiet! Straight Power 11 650W ATX 2.4
Case: Dark Base 700
Hard drive: Kingston SSD A2000 1TB + 2 TB HDD
Windows 10 Home
This hardware awaits you with the Gaming PC Level 3:
Graphics card: AMD ROG Strix 5700 XT OC
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro RGB
Mainboard: ASUS ROG Strix X570-F Gaming
RAM: 64 GB DDR4-3200 Corsair Vengeance RGB
Power supply: be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W
Case: Corsair Crystal Series 680X RGB
Hard drive: 2 TB Samsung 970 EVO SSD + 2 TB HDD
Windows 10 Home
Everything you need to know about WoW Shadowlands
In addition to the covenants, WoW Shadowlands also features other new features such as the endless dungeon Torghast or the new soulbinding system with media and craftable legendary gear. To ensure you don’t miss any updates, we have compiled everything you need to know about WoW Shadowlands.
In FIFA 21, on November 20, Icon SBCs (Squad Building Challenges) are finally back in the game. We will show you which icons are available.
What are Icon SBCs? Icon SBCs are Squad Building Challenges that allow you to unlock Icon cards in FUT. They were known from previous installments. To obtain a legend here, a long and hard grind was always required, which many players have wished for FIFA 21 – now it is finally possible.
When does it start? The Icon SBCs are now available in FUT 21. However, in contrast to the long-term grind, you need to hurry; in 29 days, the first Icon SBCs will disappear again, and you will only be able to buy the Icon cards on the transfer market or pull them from packs.
All Icon cards that FIFA 21 has to offer can be found here:
These Icon SBCs are available: The first Icon SBCs in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team offer only 3 players. Luis Figo (90) is the strongest card overall, while Van der Sar and Zanetti provide alternatives in defense.
These legends are available in the first Icon SBCs
RV: Zanetti (88) – Mid Icon
RF: Figo (90) – Mid Icon
TW: Van der Sar (87) – Base Icon
How expensive are the cards? To complete the various SBCs, you need to invest quite a few coins and strong players. For the Figo SBC, for example, a total of 9 SBC tasks must be completed. In the final tasks, an 88-rated and a 89-rated team must be submitted.
So it is definitely not cheap, but at least there are packs as rewards for completing the individual SBC tasks.
New cards coming with new season
What’s new: The Icon SBCs are not the only new content this Friday. In FUT 21, the new Season 2 brings fresh tasks and also new objective players.
So complete tasks and level up to unlock these players:
The PlayStation 5 is finally (more or less) available. But do you know how to get the most out of your new console? Our special issue provides helpful tips and advice on technology, TVs, and configuration.
Even as a long-time GamePro editor, I can tell you: it wasn’t easy to get a PlayStation 5 in time for the launch. In the first two pre-order waves of the console, which costs between 400 and 500 Euros, the good piece was sold out in both variants (with and without a disk drive) in no time.
I speak from experience, as I also came up empty-handed. Those who weren’t quick enough are now left without a next-gen console and should seriously consider purchasing one at an inflated price on eBay.
This problem does not exist (yet) with our 146-page special issue on the PlayStation 5, as you can get it for the low price of 9.99 Euros – about one hundredth of what particularly cheeky resellers are currently asking for the console.
Not a bad deal, considering that the magazine is packed with useful tips and tricks for dealing with the console, as well as extensive reviews of the available and upcoming games and the hardware itself.
Everything you need to know to get started
No, it’s not like before: “Unbox the console, connect it, and start playing” is a thing of the past. Even seasoned gaming editors can be confused by the new technology and features. I’m no different.
That’s why you will find in the PS5 special issue detailed beginner guides on topics such as PlayStation account, data transfer, backward compatibility, technology, and, very importantly, TVs. Because the full power of the PS5 is only realized with the right TV. Keyword HDMI 2.1!
It would be a shame to stock up on new hardware and new games, and then not be able to enjoy it as the developers intended. There are several tricks to overcome. Just think of Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War.
Many players are unknowingly playing the technically trimmed PS4 version on their brand-new PS5. Frustrating! So it makes sense to read our special issue first. Even if you didn’t get a console and have to wait a bit longer – you’ll already be informed when it finally arrives!
PS4 on PS5, HDMI, hard drive, TV, accessories or also PS Plus membership with free games: In the special issue on PlayStation 5, you will find a guide on all relevant topics.
What technology is inside the PS5?
Connection step by step
Backward compatibility
Apps and networking
Expand storage
These games are available at launch
These games will be released soon
PS Plus Collection: What is it and which games are included?
And of course, we don’t want to forget the XXL double poster that comes with the special issue. The two motifs fit perfectly with the PlayStation 5 and look great in any gaming room – or even framed in the living room. There will surely be a nice spot for it in your home as well.
So: Whether you count yourself among the lucky ones who have already managed to get a PlayStation 5 and want to optimize your system with our guides, or whether you (like my new giant TV and I) still have to wait a bit and want to read up in the meantime – I think our special issue is definitely worth it!
And I can’t wait to finally flip through the freshly printed copy.
If you don’t want to wait until the magazine arrives in your mailbox, you can access an E-Paper version by placing your order. You will receive the download link for the corresponding E-Paper immediately after completing your order.
Enjoy reading!
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After a few days of uncertainty, it is now official. Martin “Rekkles” Larsson is switching from Fnatic to the team’s biggest competitor: G2 Esports. This creates something like a European super team in League of Legends. Because G2 has now acquired the 2 best players from the competitor: ADC Rekkles and Midlaner Caps.
What happened? The ADC Rekkles did not renew his contract with Fnatic. He had been part of and the face of the team since 2015. Shortly thereafter, rumors began circulating that he could switch to the European rival G2 Esports.
G2 Esports – New Super Team with Chances for the World Championship?
What makes the transfer so interesting? G2 Esports had Luka “Perkz” Perković, a trained Midlaner, who was among the best in this position. However, in 2018 Rasmus “Caps” Borregaard Winther, the former Midlaner from Fnatic, joined G2, forcing PerkZ to take on the ADC role.
Although Perkz adapted well to his new position in the bot lane, he was not considered among the absolute top players there.
Rekkles, on the other hand, is considered by many to be the best ADC in the West:
He is seen as a very consistent player. While other players perform great in some matches and poorly in others, he usually wins his lane.
With a KDA of 7.0, he was the best ADC in the LEC in Summer 2020. In second place is the German Upset from Origen with a KDA of 5.9.
With Rekkles as an addition, G2 Esports could take a dominant role in the European league and possibly shine at the Worlds as well.
In addition to Rekkles, G2 Esports also benefits from the current Pre-Season 11, where Tank Junglers are becoming popular again. This helps Marcin “Jankos” Jankowski. He struggled with Carry Junglers at the Worlds 2020 compared to the Korean and Chinese teams.
The twist in this transfer is: G2 and Fnatic were on equal footing in European League of Legends until around 2018. Between 2015 and 2018, Fnatic won 4 championships – G2 won the other 4.
As recently as 2018, Fnatic dominated the LEC and became champions in both splits.
But before 2019, Caps switched from Fnatic to G2, and G2 won the next 4 championships in a row.
Now with Rekkles, the second star player from Fnatic is joining the samurais of G2.
This is happening with the LoL teams during this transfer phase:
Where could there be problems? Rekkles and support Zdravets “Hylissang” Iliev Galabov were a well-coordinated duo on the bot lane at Fnatic. They played together since 2017 and were in sync.
This allowed Hylissang to leave the lane from time to time, roam and pose threats in other positions – at least as long as Rekkles didn’t lose against his opponents.
However, he has already played with his new lane partner Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle during the off-season. Perhaps they will harmonize as well in the future as the old Fnatic bot lane.
Whether G2 Esports will truly dominate will be shown in the first matches in January 2021. There, the new season is expected to start with the Spring Split.
Samira is the newest ADC in LoL and is considered very strong.
A potential champion that Rekkles could bring out is Samira. Jankos, in particular, has not spoken highly of her:
In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War the fast SMGs are considered very strong and receive appropriate attention. MeinMMO shows you here 4 reasons why you should switch to a tactical rifle.
Submachine guns give you high speed and strong values in the Time-to-Kill in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Moreover, the maps of the latest CoD provide many opportunities for combat at the shortest distances.
No wonder then that SMGs are very popular and in the opinion of some players, a bit too strong. The MP5 is once again considered the flagship and even receives its first nerf 6 days after release.
There are guns that easily outperform the SMGs in terms of Time-to-Kill (TTK) and this does not even include the one-shot-snipers, which theoretically have a TTK of 0. We are talking about the burst tactical rifles, namely the M16, which takes down opponents with a 3-shot burst.
MeinMMO shows you the advantages of the M16 over the powerful SMGs, presents setups, but also the disadvantages of a burst rifle.
M16 Time-to-Kill is significantly lower than automatic weapons
The Time-to-Kill of the M16 is an outstanding 132 milliseconds. This is due to its burst shot. With each pull of the trigger, the M16 fires 3 shots at your hapless enemy. If all 3 bullets hit the chest or head, the opponent goes down. And not just when you are right in front of the enemy. The SMGs start to weaken already at 10 meters.
Fastest Time-to-Kill of strong “Cold War” weapons – chest hits and without attachments
M16 – 132 ms up to 25 meters
MP5 – 280 ms up to 10 meters
AK-74u – 258 ms up to 7.6 meters
AK-47 – 300 ms up to 38 meters
XM4 – 332 ms up to 45 meters
FFAR 1 – 330 ms up to 38 meters
Are you always on the lookout for the strongest weapons and do not want to immediately start as a quickscope sniper, then try out the tactical rifles. As long as you manage to hit all 3 shots of a burst on the enemy, you secure the kill. With the barrels that increase the M16’s damage, it doesn’t even matter where the 3 hits land on the enemy.
Besides the one-shot weapons, only the other burst weapons can keep up. This includes the AUG, also a tactical rifle (140 ms) and the MP KSP 45 (166 ms).
The AUG offers greater range, but slightly stronger recoil. Source: YouTube
One-Burst-Kills up to almost 40 meters are not rare
Unlike the SMGs, the M16 has a high range for its initial damage area. Without attachments, the SMGs often max out at 10 meters, and the TTK of the two superstars MP5 and AK-74u climbs up to nearly 350 ms. From here, even assault rifles perform better, like the AK-47 with 300 ms.
You do not have such strong restrictions for the low Time-to-Kill with the M16. Up to 25 meters, chest hits take down your enemies with the 3-shot burst. With attachments, you can increase that range to almost 40 meters and boost damage so that the hits can land anywhere on the enemy’s body.
When it comes to attachments for increasing range, the SMGs do not fare well either. Unlike assault rifles or tactical weapons, the SMGs offer only limited options for enhancement. Unless you take a heavy grip in your recoil control, which takes away much of the security from the automatic weapons, raising the damage range of the MP5 only to about 15 meters.
The M16 sweeps away close and distant enemies, and it hardly matters what they want to counter you with.
Less reloading and longer enduring
Another advantage that you will particularly feel in situations where you have to deal with several enemies is the low ammunition consumption.
SMGs and also assault rifles often consume an entire magazine to send 2 enemies into the killcam. Statistically, the 30-round magazine of the MP5 allows for up to 6 kills (5 shots per kill) at short distances. In practice, however, it often looks different. Many players attach a larger magazine to the weapon to be better equipped.
With the M16, you not only save on the attachment but also on ammunition in the match. Due to the short pause between bursts, you hardly risk throwing too many bullets at the opponent after getting the kill, and you are also much more precise overall. In the 30-round magazine of the M16, you not only have more potential kills (10 at 25 meters) but also fire less and only rarely need to refill your ammo mid-fight.
You can already see the M16 in the killcam here and there, but a large part of the players still rely on SMGs like the MP5, the AK-74u or assault rifles like the AK-47 or the XM4.
Take advantage of this situation and benefit from the advantages in handling (low ammunition consumption) and high damage (outperforming all automatic weapons).
If you get used to the burst fire, you quickly get a sense of which situations you have an advantage against other weapon classes. Even at close range, you are ahead of the SMGs, even when you factor in the short ADS time of the SMGs:
ADS Time (without attachments) + TTK
MP5 – 257 ms + 280 ms = 537 ms
M16 – 350 ms + 132 ms = 482 ms
However, hipfire can become dangerous for you here. Run&Gun players like to rely on their hip-fire in close combat and save their ADS time for the first few shots. However, if they come out of a sprint, you are again at an advantage as long as you move around the map without much sprinting.
Comparison of statistics between the M16 and the MP5 with strong setups.
Cold War: M16 setup for nasty burst shot kills
Scope: Diamondback R-02
Barrel: 20.5″ Special Forces
Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
Grip: Air Elastic Wrap
Stock: SAS Combat Stock
If you can manage without a scope, you can also forgo it and fill another attachment slot. But with this attachment combo, you actually get everything you need for your next massacre.
However, it takes some time to unlock most of these attachments. In some “Cold War” versions, the blueprint “Western Front” is included – an M16 in US style that gives you a significant advantage for quick leveling. Attach the barrel “16.3” Rapid Fire” at level 4 and swap from the muzzle “SOCOM Eliminator” to the level 10 scope “Kobra Red Dot” and your M16 will be a lot of fun. You can also swap the magazine.
Without a blueprint, you can still build a strong M16 quite quickly:
Scope: Kobra Red Dot – Level 10
Muzzle: Muzzle Brake 5.56 – Level 3
Barrel: 16.3″ Rapid Fire – Level 4
Underbarrel: Foregrip – Level 6
Grip: Tape – Level 8
However, its full strength unfolds only at level 48 with the barrel “20.5” Special Forces”. Here you receive the damage boost that makes it irrelevant where your 3 shots of the burst land in the first damage area. Until then, you need chest or head hits.
2 reasons against the burst rifle M16
While this all sounds fantastic, in practice many players prefer to use other rifles, and this is not only due to, but especially for 2 reasons:
Burst mode
Slower playstyle
What is wrong with the burst mode? Many CoD soldiers prefer automatic fire and are not willing to switch to a different firing mode for a few better numbers. It is also a real adjustment and can be quite exhausting, especially at first.
A problem specifically with Cold War is also that the strong barrel with the required extra damage is only available at a high weapon level. Until then, your bursts need to hit pretty accurately, and even hits to the arm and shoulder do not guarantee the kill you thought.
If your first burst does not take down the opponent, you quickly become the hunted and at a disadvantage. And even with the strong barrel, you need to land your burst shot completely on target. At least it doesn’t matter where you hit then.
What is wrong with the playstyle? Call of Duty likes to refer to itself as a “fast paced first-person shooter”, and many players enjoy it that way. The SMGs offer the best movement among the primary weapons, combined with strong damage values. Run&Gun is the magic word.
However, to have an advantage with the M16, you should try to avoid sprinting as much as possible to keep up with the SMGs and to fire a deadly burst at the surprised faces of the opponents at any time. If you are a big fan of a Run&Gun play style, with which MeinMMO colleague Benedict Grothaus dominated the beta, then the M16 may not be for you.
SMGs enable the popular Run&Gun style.
Whether you like the burst mode and the play style of the M16 or not – definitely give it a try. If you are generally attracted by the advantages, switch to the M16 today and quickly get the best attachments for it – it’s definitely worth it. How you can level up faster, you can also read here at MeinMMO.
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In Destiny 2 today, on November 20th, the mysterious vendor Xur is visiting and bringing his exotic goods. But where can you find him and what items does he sell? Here you will find everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.
What’s happening in Destiny 2? Season 12, the Season of the Hunt, has opened the hunting season in Destiny 2 this week, and to help you take down your prey quickly, MeinMMO has a useful guide for you:
But today, Xur will pay us a visit first, and we will take a look at his inventory.
All info about Xur on November 20, 2020 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Google Stadia
When Xur will appear: As usual, the noodle-faced man will appear today at 6:00 PM on a planet of his choice. He will stay there until the next Weekly Reset on November 24th and will sell his exotic items to interested Guardians.
We will tell you where Xur is hiding
What does Xur have for sale? Is Xur bringing strong gear this time? Or maybe even a coveted weapon exotic?
We will take a look at his inventory together and reveal what the mysterious vendor is selling this weekend.
Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend
Xur’s position: The mysterious vendor can be found this weekend on Nessus in the “Keeper’s Grave” area. Look on the tree near the ship.
Xur’s location
Xur’s inventory from November 20th to November 24th – All Exotics at a glance
Weapon: Heaven’s Burn – Scout rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan:Synthoceps – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +14
Resilience: +7
Recovery: +10
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +15
Strength: +13
Total: 61
Hunter:Aeon Swift – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
EA has just introduced the second Bundesliga POTM (Player of the Month) in FIFA 21. It is Robert Lewandowski. He will now receive an upgraded special card, and we will tell you how strong it is.
What is a POTM card? In FIFA 21, there are POTM cards (Player of the Month) once a month for various leagues. It started with Kramaric from TSG Hoffenheim, and now Robert Lewandowski has been awarded. He is the Bundesliga POTM for October.
This means he receives an upgraded special card in FUT 21, which can be unlocked through Squad Building Challenges (SBC).
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This is how strong the card is: The new POTM card of Robert Lewandowski could, at first glance, also be another TOTW card of the Pole. Because the upgrades are rather limited. The new card is only one point stronger in the overall rating than his last Inform card from TOTW 2.
Is the Lewandowski POTM card worth it? Anyone who gets the new POTM card of Lewandowski will have the best Bundesliga striker in their team – no question about it. However, the improvements compared to his TOTW card are quite minimal:
Pace: 79 -> 80
Shooting: 92 -> 93
Passing: 80 -> 82
Dribbling: 87 -> 89
Defensive: 44 -> 45
Physical: 84 -> 85
Therefore, one should consider whether the slightly weaker TOTW card is the better purchase. This one is cheaper and also tradable, which means that you can sell it anytime on the FUT transfer market. POTM Lewandowski, however, is untradeable.
What does the card cost: Currently, the costs for the new POTM card are around 280,000 coins (via futbin), which is quite expensive. His only marginally worse TOTW card currently costs around 220,000 coins.
How to get the POTM Lewandowski card
How can you get the card? The new card is now available in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, and to get it into your team, you need to complete three SBC tasks. You exchange two 85-rated and one 86-rated teams.
Will you get the second Bundesliga POTM card? It is certainly a good addition to your Bundesliga team. However, if you play a Serie A team, then the new special card of Khedira is recommended.
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Actually, the “City Spotlight” event was supposed to take place soon in Kyoto, Japan. Now, the team at Pokémon GO has decided to cancel the event – which hardly surprises the players.
What kind of event is this? On November 10, the “City Spotlight” event was announced for Pokémon GO. The plan: Trainers were to be sent on a kind of treasure hunt with their buddy Pokémon to very specific points in selected cities.
This was to include special research tasks and running-based gameplay – all in coordination with local health and safety guidelines, as emphasized in the announcement. Snapshots were part of the event plan, along with spinning and scanning PokéStops. There is a purchasable ticket, and special Pokémon are expected to be found, such as an Unown with the letter “C”.
However, this was overall an event that cannot really be played from home – which seems strange given the Corona pandemic. However, the event was supposed to take place in four cities, which until recently all had low Corona numbers:
Tainan (Taiwan)
Auckland (New Zealand)
Busan (South Korea)
Kyoto (Japan)
In Kyoto, however, the event will not take place. Japan has reported an increase in Covid-19 numbers in recent weeks, especially since the beginning of November (via World Health Organisation), which means the City Spotlight in Kyoto cannot be held.
The Japanese account reported the cancellation of the event on Twitter (via Twitter)
Already upon the announcement on November 10, the numbers in Japan had started to rise again. According to a report from “The Mainichi”, tourism in Japanese cities is currently struggling, and Kyoto is among the most visited cities in Japan (via Mainichi).
From this perspective, an event would have fit well: “As a city that is making efforts for safe and sustainable tourism, Kyoto welcomes the event. We want visitors to enjoy playing Pokémon GO while enjoying the beautiful autumn landscape of Kyoto,” is quoted from Kyoto’s mayor Daisaku Kadokawa.
Measures had been taken, but in the end, the cancellation stands.
What about the other cities? While the event in Kyoto is canceled, planning for its execution in Auckland, Tainan, and Busan is currently ongoing. The three countries Taiwan, South Korea, and New Zealand recently reported significantly lower Corona numbers, which is why executing the event here is likely still considered safer than in Kyoto. However, the numbers in South Korea have also recently shown a rising trend (via WHO)
This is how players react: Even the announcement of the event was viewed critically in the Pokémon GO subreddit, which is why the surprise over the cancellation is currently limited. An excerpt:
“It was not a great idea from the start,” comments a user (via reddit).
“Yeah, these events seemed a bit rash,” agrees another (via reddit).
“This should never have been a thing from the start…” comments another (via reddit).
At the same time, the rising numbers in South Korea are mentioned, and there are suggestions to simply postpone the event series. However, as of now, the events in the 3 remaining cities are set to proceed.
Pokémon GO has often been discussed in connection with the pandemic. Especially the rollback of some bonuses that were supposed to make playing from home easier was criticized. Recently, however, 2 of the bonuses returned.
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Only a few days remain until the launch of WoW Shadowlands. We wanted to know if you are looking forward to the addon, and you quietly answered us.
This is what it was about: The release of WoW Shadowlands on November 24 is approaching, but there has been much criticism of the new addon in the comments under our articles and on Facebook.
We asked you how your anticipation for Shadowlands is. Are you even looking forward to it? Many of you responded.
These are the results: The survey ended today, on November 20, 2020. A total of 921 readers participated. Each could only cast one vote.
The question was “Are you looking forward to WoW Shadowlands?” The distribution of votes is as follows:
Yes: 62.87%
No: 18.89%
Undecided: 18.24%
The overwhelming majority of 62.87% answered clearly with “Yes”. Even though we often read dissatisfaction about Shadowlands and WoW in general in the comments, a large part of MeinMMO readers still seems to be looking forward to the new addon.
With 18.89%, the “No” answer is way behind, but it still represents nearly 1/5 of the participants who are not looking forward to Shadowlands, and 18.24% remain undecided. Some are critical of the announced content and prefer to wait and see what happens after the launch.
More information about WoW Shadowlands can be found in our articles:
These were the positive voices: Although the response option “Yes” is well ahead in our survey, the comments under the article are rather reserved to negative. Only a few of you have loudly expressed their anticipation on our site. This includes the reader Incursio:
I really look forward to it. The game is finally changing for the better (for me). I also find the pre-event great.
On our WoW page on Facebook, things looked a bit better. The comments there are also strongly mixed, but the positive voices are more represented.
And how! It’s nice to leisurely go through the story and then try raiding again since Cataclysm.
Generally, it seems that the MeinMMO readers who are really excited about Shadowlands keep their enthusiasm to themselves and vote “Yes” without comment.
Even though the majority of respondents are looking forward to Shadowlands, not everyone is
These were the negative voices: The skepticism and criticism were more pronounced compared to the anticipation. On one hand, there is still criticism of the contents of the new addon, and some users anticipate a lot of bugs, especially at the start.
For example, the Covenants are viewed with suspicion. There are concerns that it will be very difficult to balance them correctly and that players will be forced into certain Covenants:
Somehow, I’m also out of breath. The only thing I was looking forward to was Torghast. It just sounded too good. […] Also, the Maw looks just as terrible as Argus. And then there are the 4 factions next. Which is okay in itself, but apparently disadvantages players who do not join with the right class/spec combo.
On the other hand, a certain WoW fatigue is emerging from your comments, as well as negative experiences from previous addons. Players who were disappointed by Battle for Azeroth or Legion have either completely decided against Shadowlands or want to at least wait and see.
MeinMMO reader Zord is among them:
From my perspective, the experiences with BfA prevent any anticipation for Shadowlands. […] I will wait out the first few weeks, and when I am bored in January, I will decide based on the mood in the community whether I will give the Shadowlands a chance.
What about you? Did you expect such a result, or is it surprising?
GTA Online has now finally introduced its new heist “Cayo Perico,” which will take place on an island. This is the significant new location from Rockstar Games.
What happened? Today, on November 20, 2020, Rockstar Games officially presented the new heist that will enrich GTA Online starting in December.
This is now a whole new challenge waiting for you. Instead of saving the world from egomaniacs and robbing casinos, this time you will have to deal with an entire island.
What is it about? The island estate belongs to the most notorious drug dealer in the world. You, as the player, are tasked with finding a way to infiltrate the private island Cayo Perico. However, it is guarded by heavily armed security personnel.
The loot consists of artwork, gold, and drug money.
How many people do you play with? You can choose to play solo or with up to four players. This seems to be the first solo heist that GTA Online has unlocked for players since its release.
It is currently unclear how much the difficulty will adjust if you tackle the adventure completely alone.
For all heist fans, this is certainly good news, as it combines the often-desired solo content with the popular and lucrative heists in the online world.
You can now get a real impression of the new heist in the video.
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When is the release of Cayo Perico? On December 15, 2020, it will be ready, and you can play the heist and the map expansion.
Keep in mind that these are not all the details you will receive about the new heist and the map expansion in GTA Online. Before the release, Rockstar Games will provide you with more information and introduce new details.
The biggest update of all time – How it has gone so far
An overview: In summer, the developers from Rockstar Games explained that the biggest update for GTA Online ever would be released in 2020.
They also teased a new location where players will gather.
After that, it was a bit quiet for a few weeks regarding the big update.
The casino in GTA Online
On November 12, suddenly construction work at the casino was seen in the game. Players were confused: Rockstar promised a new location. But the casino is not new.
Cyberpunk 2077 is a strong contender for the “Game of the Year 2020.” But how should one show that on Twitch without getting banned due to copyright violations? Cyberpunk has now found a solution: a clever streamer mode.
What is the problem? Playing music is currently risky on Twitch. Since May 2020, the music industry has sent “thousands of copyright infringement complaints every month,” as Twitch states. Twitch has no choice but to respond to these complaints, deleting clips and videos, warning streamers and banning them in the worst case.
Now Cyberpunk 2077 presents a solution to this dilemma: its own streamer mode.
Streamer mode replaces protected songs with others
This is the solution from Cyberpunk 2077: The communications director of CD Projekt Red UK, Hollie Bennett, recently explained the new streamer mode in a Twitch stream:
If you want to stream Cyberpunk 2077 or make a video about it, we want to introduce you to a new mode that allows you to disable certain copyrighted music pieces. We know that it can sometimes be problematic for content creators to use protected music.
With the new mode, you can disable a small number of selected tracks that could cause problems. They will be replaced with other songs: This helps you to avoid the issues.
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This is how it is received: The solution is initially very well-received on reddit. Because a “Normal Streamer” mode, as used by FIFA 21, simply turns off the music completely. That’s a bit too dry. However, if the music is replaced appropriately, it seems that there are no complaints for now.
How good is Cyberpunk 2077 actually? The authors from GameStar were able to spend 15 hours with the new game as one of the few media outlets worldwide. Here is their exclusive review report on Cyberpunk 2077.
In general, however, people are also wondering on reddit why music in the stream is suddenly such a problem. Because for years it didn’t matter.
Twitch has come into the spotlight of the music industry in recent months:
Due to the Corona pandemic, many earning opportunities for musicians and rights holders have disappeared.
Cyberpunk 2077 is probably the most highly anticipated game of 2020. But recently some dark clouds have gathered over the game. There have been reports of harsh working conditions and a culture of overtime that raises concerns:
On Pokémon GO, the Community Day with Magmar begins on November 21. We provide you with an overview of the start time, Shiny Magmar, and the exclusive move.
During several hours, Magmar will be in the spotlight, and special bonuses will round off the event. Especially the numerous Shinies are a highlight.
Note that there is currently a risk of contracting the coronavirus. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding crowds.
All information about the Community Day in November 2020 – Start time, bonuses
What? Community Day with Magmar When? On Saturday, November 21, 2020, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Pokémon of the day: Magmar will appear more frequently in the wild Exclusive move: Thunderbolt Bonus: Distance to hatch eggs reduced to a quarter Bonus: Three-hour duration of incense Bonus: You can evolve Magmar up to 2 hours after the event to have Magbrant learn the move Thunderbolt Bonus: Magby will hatch from 2 km eggs that you get during the event
Since the beginning of the Corona pandemic, Community Days last for 6 hours, and you can enjoy them comfortably from home. For this, Niantic has also released appropriate bonuses. So you don’t have to go outside to play effectively.
What you can buy: Just like with Elektek, you can also buy a ticket for one euro this time, which gives you items worth much more. In addition, there is a special box available in the shop:
The Community Day box for Magmar includes a Premium Raid Pass, 3 Super Incubators, 3 Lucky Eggs, and 30 Ultra Balls. It costs 1280 coins.
The 1€-ticket is already available in the shop and is named “No Problem for Magmar”
Make these preparations: Collect items beforehand, as this will allow you to play comfortably from home or have no problems even when out and about. We recommend a minimum of 300 balls.
Use these tips while playing: Anyone wanting to catch Pokémon quickly should use the catch trick. This skips the catch animations and makes you much faster.
If you’re catching particularly many Pokémon, use a Star Piece. This will give you more Stardust per Pokémon and is worth it. You can accumulate Stardust, to later power up your Pokémon to level 50.
Finally, be sure to use an incense. This item is currently very strong and attracts a lot of Magmar.
What does the exclusive move bring? If you evolve a Magmar into Magbrant by 7:00 PM on November 21, it will learn the move Thunderbolt.
This move is interesting for PvP fans. It will make it more versatile in the league and can surprise some opponents. However, it won’t be a massive improvement for Magbrant, as the monster doesn’t play a significant role in the PvP league anyway.
For raids or gym battles, this move brings nothing, as Magbrant isn’t a strong attacker and has no use for Electric-type moves.
Shiny Magby, Magmar, and Magbrant
Are there Shinies? Yes, you can catch Shiny Magmar in the wild during Community Day and get Shiny Magby from 2 km eggs. We show you the shiny versions:
What is the Shiny chance? During Community Day, you generally have a Shiny chance of 1 in 25. So it should be the same for Magmar. You have the best chances.
During Community Day with Elektek, the chance for Shiny Elekid was also increased. So you can expect that the chances for Shiny Magby from eggs are also increased.
What do you think about the 2nd Community Day in November? Too many events or just great? If you can’t relate to this, you can look forward to the big GO Beyond update, which will be rolled out in December:
The head of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, explains how the developers deal with numbers. And why highly played content is not necessarily popular.
In recent days, there have been a number of interviews with the developers of World of Warcraft. During a group interview, the Game Director Ion Hazzikostas spoke about an exciting topic. It was about Blizzard’s financial quarterly reports and what impact they have on the development of WoW. The answer was quite interesting and shows that the developers are very well aware of what this data means – and what it does not.
Monthly users are just a number: First, it’s about how developers interpret the figures from the quarterly “Earnings Call”. After all, there is a recurring opinion among players that developers want to please shareholders and therefore design a game such that players are doomed to spend as many hours in it as possible. However, Hazzikostas explains:
I understand that there is the opinion that people hear a financial report, perceive the numbers regarding player engagement, and then think that this drives us as developers. These numbers are shared with the investment community because they are a way to make comparisons between several games and franchises.
How do you arrive at a single number that encompasses the success of Candy Crush, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch? You don’t; you boil it down to playtime or daily active users.
Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft.
Developers want what players want: Hazzikostas further elaborates that Blizzard’s financial interests align with those of the players. Because only those who create a fun game can motivate people to spend money on it:
At the end of the day, our financial interests and the interests of the players are aligned. We want to create a game that is fun to play. We want to create a game that we look forward to when we log in, and yes, that means we are creating a game that you think is worth paying a monthly subscription for.
Moreover, game developers are immensely pleased with praise and satisfaction from the players. There is nothing more beautiful for them than satisfied players who enjoy the game:
For all game developers, it feels best when you look at social media, watch streams, read Reddit, or talk to friends and receive praise and see that people are enjoying what we’ve poured our hearts into.
Hearing that someone did the same thing for eight hours and hated it the whole time… that is in no way rewarding. And it’s also not financially rewarding for the company.
Playtime does not mean fun: The developers are also aware that pure playtime is not an indicator of whether an activity in the game is fun. Just because players play something particularly intensively does not necessarily mean that it brings them joy. It could simply be the most efficient method to achieve a specific goal in the game or is seen as necessary to keep up.
We look at such numbers, but they are more indicators of what people spend their time on. If people log in less frequently and play less, it could be a sign that there is nothing for them to do and that they are receiving less value for their subscription. But it does not mean that players necessarily love something they invest all their time in.
Island expeditions were not very popular. Many players did not like them.
This is the “Mechanar Problem”: That numbers are not always a good indicator of whether a mechanic in the game is popular is also demonstrated by what Hazzikostas calls the Mechanar Problem:
We have been joking for years about what we call the ‘Mechanar Problem’. Back then in The Burning Crusade, [the Mechanar] was the most popular dungeon in the game. If we had followed the pure numbers, we should have made every dungeon like the Mechanar.
It was the shortest and easiest dungeon and had the best rate of tokens per hour, which is why everyone played it. But just because people ran island expeditions for weeks to grind artifact power doesn’t tell us that island expeditions were a success. We know that there is a lot of room for improvement here.
Back then in The Burning Crusade, visiting heroic dungeons still awarded tokens and badges that players could use to buy equipment. The fastest way to get these badges was the Mechanar, which is why many only played that dungeon. However, this does not necessarily mean that the Mechanar was particularly good or fun, but simply particularly efficient at achieving a specific goal.
A game should be fun: Hazzikostas concludes the response with a statement that may give some players hope:
At the end of the day, we want to create a game that brings fun and joy with a variety of activities for all play styles that players find fulfilling.
Whether this has been successful with Shadowlands will be discovered by the players in a few days, as the journey to the Shadowlands begins on November 24.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
