The end of Season 4 – Chapter 2 in Fortnite is approaching. The live event should also take place soon. Dataminers have now found the first leaks about the event. Is the dreaded black hole returning?
What’s going on in Fortnite? Season 4 – Chapter 2 is slowly coming to an end. The season is expected to conclude on November 30, unless it is extended.
Players are now waiting for the live event that will conclude Season 4. So far, it was only known that the villain Galactus is on his way to bring chaos to the island. In the Nexus War, Fortnite characters are expected to fight alongside Marvel heroes.
What was found? During the downtime of Fortnite, which implemented update 14.60, dataminers searched for information in the game’s data. Although there were no major changes in the game itself, they discovered a few hints regarding the live event.
A sound file was found that, according to the leakers, is related to the live event. However, it is still unclear whether it is intended for the countdown or the event itself:
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Additionally, the dataminers also found the name and description of the special game mode that will be active during the event. The mode is expected to be called: “The Devourer of Worlds” and the description states: “Defend the island to save all of reality” (via Twitter).
Will we see the dreaded black hole again?
What is the black hole? At the end of Season 10 and also at the end of Chapter 1, players experienced a live event where a rocket was launched. But everything quickly went out of balance when a meteorite appeared, hit the “Zero Point”, and suddenly swallowed the entire map.
This resulted in a black hole, which players could only stare at. Fortnite was then down for a full 2 days, without knowing how the game would proceed.
Why could this happen again? Another hint appeared after the update, but at first glance, it only concerns Fortnite’s PvE mode. However, looking more closely, it points to a possible return of the black hole.
Dataminers discovered that a voice sequence from the robot Ray from Save the World was reactivated: “Attention! Attention! We are detecting strange anomalies on the Battle Royale island. We should better hide before it all spills over.” (via Twitter)
According to the dataminer Firemonkey, this could be an indication that the PvE mode will be down during the event. This exact situation has happened before, precisely when the black hole appeared.
Could we be sucked back into the black hole after the Nexus War?
We will see how the live event continues and what awaits us. Perhaps more clues will emerge soon, along with an announcement from Epic regarding when the event will take place. Until then, players can still unlock their Battle Pass for Season 4 or collect cool skin variants for the Marvel heroes.
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The map of New World has been expanded with a new endgame area. Reekwateris a muddy swamp with new elite enemies.MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski took a look around Reekwater during an event and tested the new feature: fishing.
The key new features at a glance:
The map of New World has been expanded with the new endgame area Reekwater and is now accessible in the closed alpha. In this swamp, there are new elite enemies and lore about a siren queen. In German, the area is called Brackwasser.
In addition to the area, the new feature “Fishing” has been integrated, which is closely intertwined with the crafting system of New World.
A new weapon has also made it into the MMO, the spear. It is a combination of ranged and melee combat, similar to the throwing axe.
The team is currently working on a rework of existing areas to make them visually more distinct.
Initial feedback from players from the preview event has been processed, such as a nerf of the healing staff.
The new area Reekwater is a swamp. The associated settlement consists of a treehouse complex.
Reekwater is muddy and fetid – A great atmosphere
After receiving a small presentation from the developers about the new area and features, we were able to explore Reekwater for about an hour. We were provided with high-level characters and equipment with fishing rods.
To enter the area, players should have reached at least level 50. The elite enemies there are strong and bring new mechanics with them, which is why Reekwater is considered a new endgame area.
This is my first impression of the swamp: With a small group, I march towards Reekwater and am immediately captivated by the visuals. I can almost smell the rot. The settlement in the area is surrounded by water, from which large trees rise. The inhabitants build their huts in Reekwater on the large trees of the swamp, allowing them to float above the waters. Everything is in dark green tones, giving it a mystical touch.
Reekwater reminds me of a dark Neverland from Peter Pan, where crocodiles, pirates, and mermaids await me. I actually found reptiles and pirates in the swamps, and a siren is supposed to play a significant role in the area.
The 6th generation is coming to Pokémon GO and the first Pokémon for it are already known. We show you the list and tell you which monsters are worth it.
In Gen 6, the Pokémon that you can expect in the first wave have already been named. To help you know which monsters these are, we categorize them here for you.
List of the first Pokémon from the Kalos region
When will Gen 6 come? Starting December 2, the 6th generation will appear in Pokémon GO. However, it will be a small wave first and not with all Pokémon from the Kalos region.
These monsters will appear first: Niantic has already released a list of the Pokémon that will appear first:
Igamaro
Igastarnish
Brigaron
Fynx
Rutena
Fennexis
Froxy
Amphizel
Quajutsu
Scoppel
Grebbit
Dartiri
Dartignis
Fiaro
Leufeo
Pyroleo
Clavion (regional Pokémon from France)
So far, it is not known whether more monsters from this generation will appear on December 2.
These are the first Pokémon from the 6th generation.
This event starts with the release: Starting December 2 at 10:00 PM, an event focused on the 6th generation will start. The monsters from the Kalos region will appear more frequently. The event lasts until December 8.
A mysterious Pokémon from a raid egg: Niantic has only written briefly about this. A mysterious Pokémon will likely hatch soon from a level 1 raid egg. More information will follow shortly.
What are the highlights of the list? Among the new Pokémon are the starters from Gen 6, namely Igamaro, Fynx, and Froxy. Their evolutions will also be included.
Otherwise, it is mainly the Taubsi and Rattfratz of the 6th generation. Dartiri is a bird Pokémon and, similar to Taubsi, has two evolutions. Scoppel is somewhat reminiscent of Haspiror, as it is also a rabbit Pokémon.
Clavion is a regional Pokémon and will not be catchable in Germany. It is supposed to appear all over France.
Is a new top attacker coming? A first look at the stats of the Pokémon shows that there are no huge surprises here. The starter Pokémon are comparable to the other starters and the other monsters will also not be top attackers.
So, anyone hoping for really strong Pokémon will have to wait a little longer. The 6th generation definitely has such top attackers in store.
Until then, however, we can all use the currently strongest attackers:
The designer furniture manufacturer Herman Miller has added a “Gaming Edition” to their Aeron chair range.MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski sat on the designer chair for 4 weeks and shares her experience here.
This is my seating situation: I spend much of my life sitting on chairs. As a gaming journalist, I have a full-time office job. Gaming is one of my favorite hobbies, or I wouldn’t be in this profession. After work, I often spend additional time sitting in front of the PC to play.
My previous chair is of rather modest quality and not really designed for sitting hours on end. Since March 2020, I have been working from home full-time due to the Corona pandemic. At the office, I have a good office chair thanks to my employer. My back gets some variety when I come home and then sit on my mediocre chair for 2-4 hours in the evening.
This variety is missing for my back since the continuous home office. I sit in my chair at home all day and extend the time there when I play on the PC in the evening. Like many others, my outdoor activities are currently minimal, although I usually enjoy meeting friends, going to the movies, or visiting museums.
After a while, I felt the monotony of sitting on my poor chair painfully in my neck – it has been sensitive since a bicycle accident a few years ago anyway. Persistent nasty pain became noticeable, significantly reducing my quality of life.
This is how I became aware of the Aeron in the “Gaming Edition”: We received a press release from the designer furniture manufacturer Herman Miller that they now have an Aeron chair in their range that is aimed at gamers. The Aeron chair is actually a classic office chair from the manufacturer and is praised mainly for its powerful ergonomics. This piqued my interest, and we requested a test copy of the “Gaming Edition” from the manufacturer.
Technical Specifications
This is what the Aeron Gaming Chair looks like.
Specifications
B – medium chair
Total height: 933 mm to 1099 mm
Width: 673 mm
Depth: 432 mm
Distance from seat to armrest: 407–519 mm
Maximum permitted weight: 159 kg
C – large chair
Total height: 984 to 1152 mm
Width: 701 mm
Depth: 470 mm
Seat height: 401 to 579 mm
Maximum permitted weight: 159 kg
Product Details
Fully adjustable armrests
PostureFit SL
8Z Pellicle
Tilt limiter and forward tilt of the seat
Rollers for hard floors/carpets
No assembly required
Warranty and Service
The warranty includes: 12 years, for 24-hour use
14-day return possible, with full refund of the purchase price
Environment
The Aeron is made of at least 52% recycled materials and is up to 91% recyclable at the end of its life
Aeron Chair “Gaming Special Edition” Introduced
Before I get to my own impressions, here is a quick overview of the features of the chair.
What are the special features?
The backrest is designed to optimally support the spine over 8 zones and simulate a healthy posture: “standing, with an open chest and slightly forward-tilted pelvis”
Instead of fabric, padding, or leather, the seat surface and backrest are made of an elastomer membrane, the so-called Pellicle membrane. The membrane is tightly stretched at the edges and elastic and supple where the body contacts the chair.
The membrane of the backrest and seat surface is permeable. This ensures air circulation so that you don’t start sweating on the chair.
A tilt mechanism is installed. This allows the chair to adapt to your body movements, keeping your back active.
One feature of the chair is the elastomer membrane that keeps the seat surface and backrest elastic. It also provides air circulation.
What makes the Aeron Gaming Chair a gaming chair at all? The Aeron “Gaming Special Edition” does not differ from the original Aeron office chair. All the same ergonomic features are present.
The Aeron office chairs were designed with the idea that someone sits in them for many hours while taking care of their back at the same time. According to the manufacturer, their research showed that gamers were already using this chair.
Rather, it seems that using the label “gaming chair” now serves marketing purposes to draw more gamers’ attention to the chair.
What does the chair cost? A proud €1,498 – that is expensive for an office chair, or rather a gaming chair. Most high-quality office and gaming chairs are priced between €200 and €600, depending on the manufacturer and model.
The price can be explained by
the patented ergonomic design. The tilt mechanisms and the Pellicle membrane of the seat surface and backrest carry the patent. The Pellicle membrane is the heart of the chair.
a 12-year warranty for 24-hour use, as the chair promises durability. The chairs are manufactured in Michigan (U.S.A.), and only sustainable and recyclable materials are used according to the manufacturer.
the shipping, as the chair arrives home fully assembled.
The Aeron office chair was the first without upholstery. The membrane processing is patented.
My Impression of the Chair: Look and Comfort
After introducing you to the chair, I will explain how it feels to sit on the chair. I will take you through the delivery process to the several weeks of sitting trial.
How does the delivery go? Two unfortunate delivery men had to huff and puff! I was quite astonished when a huge box arrived that had to be carried into my apartment by two people. As you can see below, I have plenty of room in the box with my 1.60m – it would be a kingdom for a cat:
The delivery box is huge!
The chair is completely assembled in the box. It can be easily pulled out. For the lower photos, I removed the protective film from the chair so that it can be seen better:
The chair stands with a plug-in system in the box that protects the feet.
The chair can be easily pulled out of the box
The Aeron is ready for use immediately upon receipt. I just have to open the box on the side and pull the chair out. There is another box around the feet, but it has a slit. I also simply pull the chair out here.
This should also be easy for people with slight physical limitations. The delivery, unpacking, and direct use are extremely comfortable.
What about the look? The chair has a timeless and simple design that meets my personal taste. For someone who likes flashy and bright colors, the chair probably looks like a boring office chair. Currently, there are no other colors than black available for the “Gaming Edition.”
For gamers who also currently work from home: In a business video call, the chair doesn’t stand out at all. For those who don’t want to out themselves as gaming nerds in front of business partners and colleagues in a formal environment, this is practical.
How comfortable is it to sit? I immediately noticed upon my first sit that the Pellicle membrane on the seat surface is springy. No other chair has felt like this under my rear. It’s really hard to describe, but I feel like I’m floating more than sitting.
The patented membrane seat surface really makes a difference.
At my fingertips, it can be seen that the chair gives in and springs at points
I have sat on the Aeron “Gaming Special Edition” for up to 12 hours in the last few weeks. I never slouched during that time. The chair remains comfortable all the time, but I still have the impression that I am in an active position. It doesn’t matter whether I lean slightly forward when I intensely play an action game or lean back completely when I watch a longer video on YouTube.
In this totally unposed photo, I demonstrate that I can lean back comfortably. The backrest moves with the motion but provides light resistance. My back is forced to remain active.
How can the chair be adjusted? You can make the following adjustments:
Seat height
Tilt tension
Arm height
Arm angle
Arm depth
“Posturefit SL” adjustment (that’s the part in the back that supports the lower spine)
The adjustments are all easy to use. However, I have to go very much by feel and try out what feels right and good for me. Over the past few weeks, I’ve changed the settings here and there until I felt comfortable.
With the armrests, I have to go by eye whether they are evenly adjusted. It can easily happen that one armrest is higher or lower than the other.
At this point, I would like to praise the official product page of the chair, which shows with small video clips exactly how to adjust what. This definitely helped me, and I consider it a good service that I expect for the price.
If you have trouble with the adjustments, you can find small video tutorials on Herman Miller’s website.
Conclusion: The chair is worth its money
Overall, I have used the Aeron Chair “Gaming Special Edition” intensively for four weeks before writing this review. On average, I sat on it daily for 10-12 hours a week. On weekends, I reach 4-8 hours.
The most positive effect for me is that my previously mentioned neck pain has significantly diminished and is hardly noticeable. Here I must mention that I have also done targeted sports against the pain. Nevertheless, I notice a difference in my posture compared to other chairs.
The chair distinctly shows that it was developed with good ergonomics in mind. My back feels supported. The chair even prevents me from slumping. The various adjustments of the chair are easy to adapt to my body.
The difference from other chairs is mainly due to the Pellicle membrane on the backrest and seat surface, instead of padding or leather or fabric. The elastic suspension can be compared to a good suspension under a mattress. You notice the difference immediately. By the way, it is indeed true that you do not start sweating or sticking to the chair.
The 14-day trial period is needed to decide whether you like the seating feeling or not. Initially, the springiness of the membrane and the absence of a headrest may feel strange. I can imagine that for some, this might feel uncomfortable, and they might miss the padding or headrest.
Within 14 days, you can return the chair and get a full refund. Therefore, you can’t go wrong if you just want to give it a try.
The chair is expensive at €1,498, yes. But if you have the money and want to invest in a good office chair, I can recommend the Aeron chair. The chair comes with a 12-year warranty. When you consider that you will likely have to replace a low-quality chair more often in this period, you will recoup the money in the 12 years. Otherwise, as a tip for savings: keep an eye out for offers and B-stock for the Aeron. You will find great deals quickly.
And keep in mind that for many, it will be an option – as long as working from home – to claim office chairs on tax returns.
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In Genshin Impact, some players are struggling with the current final boss. The developers show leniency and are bringing a nerf to make the quest easier.
For almost a week now, you can complete the story around the area of Liyue in Genshin Impact. After all, the big Patch 1.1 went live. Just as in the first area Mondstadt, the story concludes with an epic boss fight that demands a lot from you. For some players, the hurdle was perhaps too high, which is why the developer miHoYo is now introducing a nerf.
Spoiler Warning: If you haven’t played the story yet and don’t want to know anything about the boss fight, you should not continue reading. You have been warned.
Tartaglia was just too hard
What is it about? The talk is about the boss Childe (“The Count”), who is also known as Tartaglia. As an important leader of the Fatui, he initially helped you, only to then betray you. A boss fight ensues, which spans three phases and must be completed during the Archon quest “Heart of Sugar”. If you fail at this fight, you cannot continue the story.
This very boss fight is now being nerfed.
In the German version, it is referred to as “Anpassungen”, while in English it is clearly referred to as a nerf.
The weakening of Tartaglia comes with the maintenance on November 19 – this usually takes place at 4:00 AM.
What makes the boss fight so difficult? The fight against the Count is particularly difficult because he has three health bars that all need to be emptied in order to emerge victorious from the battle. Every time a bar is empty, Tartaglia switches to a new phase and gains new abilities.
While the boss has fewer health points in the individual phases compared to Stormterror, he has many more and stronger abilities. Many of his combos are deadly for weaker characters.
In addition, there are several one-hit abilities, such as the giant whale or the spear that falls from above, which deals so much damage that only defensive characters can survive.
What could change? Although the details are still unknown, it can be assumed that Tartaglia will deal less damage after the nerf and possibly will not use his “one-hit” abilities as often. Just that alone should be enough to defeat the Count.
Will Tartaglia be easier in the weekly mode as well? Apparently not. The announcement only mentions weakening the Count during the Archon quest. After that, the Count can be defeated weekly for loot. This weekly mode will presumably still showcase his full strength and is likely to be quite challenging.
Author’s Opinion: The Right Decision
I think the developers’ decision to weaken Tartaglia in the story mode is good. It is frustrating when you cannot experience the actually beautiful story of Genshin Impact because a boss in story mode is too powerful.
Similarly, I think it is great that Tartaglia will retain his full strength in the weekly mode. The fight is significantly different from Stormterror and demands a lot from players for the first time. Only those who dodge well and optimally utilize the small windows of time to deal significant damage will emerge victorious from the fight.
In no other fight so far has switching characters, buff food, and skillful dodging been so important. I hope that Genshin Impact will have even more of these fights, as they greatly enrich the game – especially because they are a bit tougher.
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If you want to defeat Tartaglia at full strength, you should do so during today’s evening.
Or how do you see it? Did you defeat Tartaglia on your first attempt? Or are you struggling with the boss fight and its three phases? Tell us in the comments how you found the boss and the resolution of the story of Liyue.
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The new max level is level 50. You now have ten additional levels you can rise with your Trainer. Just before this announcement, Niantic made Trainers aware of a possible change with a mysterious tweet.
However, you should not just farm XP, but rather utilize a new leveling experience.
The changes at a glance:
The new level cap is at level 50 – Starting December 1 (time still unclear)
Your skills as a Trainer are crucial for leveling
Already gained XP after level 40 will be included
Your Pokémon will also become stronger
Starting November 30, you will generally receive more XP for catching or evolving Pokémon, for hatching eggs, or for Pokédex entries – this has already been tested with tenfold XP for excellent throws
Challenge to reach level 40 before the end of the year
How does leveling change after 40?
Tasks for each level-up: Niantic explained that you need more than just XP to rise in level after 40.
For each level-up, you must successfully complete a research task. And these tasks are quite challenging. We at MeinMMO attended a video conference with Niantic and already saw some of the tasks for this.
Niantic also shared graphics to give an idea of the challenges for a level-up.
To reach level 46, you must:
Complete 100 field research tasks
Take a snapshot of a Pokémon for 7 consecutive days
Hit 50 excellent throws
Hatch 30 eggs
Additionally, you need to gather XP
Niantic provided us with the image:
It is likely that quests will still be replaced or altered before the new levels are unlocked for you.
Here’s what Niantic says about the requirements for each level:
Level 41: You must catch many Pokémon in one day.
Prove your persistence in catching Pokémon! You need to catch a large number of Pokémon in a single day and complete additional tasks to reach level 41.
Level 42: You must evolve Eevee into all possible forms.
We will test your knowledge about Pokémon evolutions! You must, among other things, evolve Eevee into all possible forms and use specific evolution items on certain Pokémon to reach level 42.
Level 43: Here you should earn Platinum Medals.
Show us that you are a master in Gym battles and Raid battles. You will also need to have earned a certain number of Platinum Medals to reach level 43. In the end, there will be a surprise for your avatar!
Level 44: Fight against other trainers in PvP.
Fighting against other trainers has been a fundamental part of Pokémon RPGs from the beginning, but in Pokémon GO, this feature is still relatively new. Have you already worked on your skills in Trainer battles? If not, you should start if you want to reach level 44!
Level 45: Take on Team Rocket.
You have battled in Gym battles, Raid battles, and GO Battle League battles, but you will only reach level 45 if you take on Team GO Rocket! There will also be a surprise for your avatar for that!
Level 46: To reach level 46, you should complete field research tasks, hatch eggs, and take snapshots.
Get moving, you persistent trainers! If you want to reach level 46, you must complete field research projects, hatch eggs, and document your daily adventures with GO Snapshot!
Level 47: For this, you should win Raids with very specific teams.
You might think you are the best at Raid battles, but the tasks for level 47 will separate the wheat from the chaff. One of the challenges is to win Raid battles with very specific team compositions – and that’s just the beginning!
Level 48: Here, the friendship with your buddy is the focus.
For level 48, you must focus on one of the most important aspects of Pokémon GO: the friendship with your buddy Pokémon. You will only achieve the level-up if you dedicate yourself to this friendship. Among other things, you must walk a certain distance with your buddy Pokémon and collect souvenirs. In the end, there will be another surprise for your avatar!
Level 49: Achieving level 49 only works with many friendships. You should send gifts, trade lucky Pokémon, and perform friendship actions.
If there’s one thing as important as the friendship with your buddy Pokémon, it’s the friendship with other trainers. The people we meet on our Pokémon journey enrich our lives in many ways. Therefore, you must nurture these friendships to become a true Pokémon master! You will only reach level 49 if you send gifts, receive lucky Pokémon in trades, and perform other friendship actions.
Level 50: You must, for example, land excellent throws, catch Legendary Pokémon, and defeat Team GO Rocket leaders with Pokémon under 1500 CP.
You could call this challenge the ultimate test of whether you belong among the best in Pokémon GO. Of course, you will also receive a surprise for your avatar for that! In Pokémon GO, XL Candy will also be introduced. You will need these to train Pokémon to a higher CP value than possible before. You will obtain them by catching Pokémon or converting regular candy into XL Candy. There will be more ways to obtain XL Candy – stay tuned!
The Platinum Medals are a level higher than the current Gold Medals. It is still to be determined what the requirements are.
Who gets to test this? Selected trainers in Australia can already test the new system and provide feedback to the developers. This starts from November 19. Based on the feedback from the testers, the system will be further optimized.
How much XP do you need after level 40?
This is known so far: From the screenshots Niantic shared with the press, the XP requirement for level 46 can be seen.
For level 46, you need to collect 15,550,000 XP
From level 39 to level 40, you had to collect 5,000,000 XP. That’s already a significant increase.
What about my old XP? If you have already reached level 40 and collected experience points beyond that, these will be credited to you for the levels after 40. However, you still need to complete the challenges to receive a level-up.
Reach level 40 before 2021 and secure a cool reward
This is the task: Niantic challenges you trainers to reach level 40 by a certain time. If you don’t make it, that’s okay. If you do it, you will be rewarded.
Reach level 40 before Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59 PM local time
Then you will receive a title, the previous level 40 medal, and a limited research task
As a reward in the exclusive research, a Gyarados hat awaits you
Niantic provided us with the image:
There’s a lot of XP now: To reach this goal quickly, Pokémon GO is launching a friendship event that rewards you with more XP. Additionally, starting November 18, you will also receive double XP for catching Pokémon. The double catch XP will be active until December 31.
In December, a special limited research task will also be released to help you level up. Details are not yet available, but it seems there are plenty of XP to be earned here.
What will happen to my Pokémon?
They will get stronger: With the new trainer level, you can also boost your Pokémon again. With further level-ups, you can push their CP even higher.
It is unclear whether level-ups will still be possible with stardust and candy or if additional requirements will be implemented.
It will be interesting to see how this will affect the game. It is questionable whether Niantic will also strengthen the Raid bosses or if only your Pokémon will become stronger. This would significantly impact the number of attackers required for Raid battles.
What else changes?
The team explains: Not only the levels and XP are changing, but also other aspects of the game. These include:
Pokémon encounters
The catching system
Adventure Sync
Buddy Adventures
Field research
Gifts and more
After November 30, Niantic will reveal more about this.
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In Pokémon GO is about to get really big! Niantic has announced the largest update of all time called GO Beyond. It brings Level 50, Generation 6, and Seasons.
This is what to expect: Niantic dropped a big bombshell and finally revealed what they have been working on for the last few months. In the coming weeks, several changes will come to Pokémon GO. These include:
The introduction of a new maximum level – Level 50 is coming to the game
Generation 6 will be introduced in Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO will have Seasons, each lasting 3 months
The PvP mode will be revamped with a new ranking system
When will all this be implemented? December 1 is the magic date. From then on, the changes will go live. However, the PvP mode will already be changed a day earlier, on November 30.
Level 50 in Pokémon GO – The new maximum level
This is what the new maximum level looks like: There will be a total of 10 new levels in Pokémon GO. You will reach Level 50. That is the new maximum in the game.
However, there will be significant changes when leveling up. From Level 40 onwards, it’s not just pure XP that matters for ranking up. Your skill is required.
For each level from 40 onwards, you will go through a small quest series. Only when you have completed these tasks and also have the required XP, you will level up.
The tasks vary and require all aspects of tasks. You will need to catch Pokémon, battle in the PvP league, or perform power-ups.
This is what the tasks for Level 46 look like.
What about the current XP? To reach Level 40, you need a total of 20 million XP. All further experience points will continue to count and will now be relevant. For example, if you already have 100 million XP, you can use it to level up further.
An exact XP maximum is not yet known. It is still unclear how much XP is needed to reach Level 50.
How do Pokémon change at Level 50? Your level will not only increase, but also the level of your Pokémon. You can also push them to Level 50, provided you have reached this level yourself.
What does all this mean? With Level 50, many things will change in Pokémon GO. We have detailed all the important information about the level increase and its effects here:
How is Gen 6 coming? The Pokémon from the Kalos region will make their debut on December 2. Niantic mentioned 15 to 20 Pokémon that will appear for the first time in Pokémon GO. It is not the entire Generation 6, but only the first wave.
It will be introduced along with the first Season, which we will inform you about further down in the article.
These Pokémon have been announced: In the announcement, Niantic named the following Pokémon:
Igamaro
Igastarnish
Brigaron
Fynx
Rutena
Fennexis
Froxy
Amphizel
Quajutsu
Scoppel
Grebbi
Dartiri
Dartignis
Fiaro
Leufeo
Pyroleo
Clavion (regional Pokémon from France)
Whether more Pokémon will appear remains to be seen.
Coinciding with the release of Generation 6, Niantic will also celebrate an event on December 2, which will last until December 8.
This is how the seasons work: This type of system is already known from other games, where they are called Seasons, and now Seasons under the name “Seasons” also come to Pokémon GO. The first season starts on December 1 and lasts for 3 months. It will be called “Festive Season”.
In each season, different themes and Pokémon will be in focus. You will find different spawns, eggs, and raids during those times. They are active whenever there is no event running.
Seasons are oriented around various themes. The real-world weather and the season play a role, but also other conditions.
The hemispheres are also important. While it is winter in the northern hemisphere, it is summer in the southern hemisphere. Accordingly, different monsters will appear there.
Seasons will soon play a role in Pokémon GO.
This is how Mega Evolutions change: Depending on the season, different Mega Evolutions are relevant. As a result, each Mega Evolution will shine more or less depending on the season. They will be particularly enhanced through the season and will therefore be generally stronger.
The PvP mode gets a new ranking system
This has been revealed: The PvP mode will also undergo a revision on November 30. While there were previously 10 ranks to climb, there will be 24 ranks starting in December.
The seasons in the PvP league will then also follow the general seasons in Pokémon GO. They will also last 3 months in the future. Previously, a season lasted about 1.5 months.
The top 4 ranks, from rank 21 to 24, are the hardest to achieve, and you will receive new medals when you secure a placement there.
In addition, you will receive exclusive rewards that will also be oriented towards the seasons.
The year ends with a bang, and December will be full of innovations. Until then, you can relax and enjoy the November with the Home Event:
Those lucky enough to have pre-ordered a PlayStation 5 should have received shipping confirmations today. Major retailers like Amazon, Saturn, and MediaMarkt have begun shipping the first PS5 consoles to pre-order customers. Here’s how you can find out if your console will arrive on time for the release.
Online shipping of the PlayStation 5 for pre-order customers – This is the status
What is the status of the deliveries? Major retailers, including Amazon, MediaMarkt, and Saturn, have already started shipping the first consoles. Customers with devices on the way have received an email with a shipping confirmation.
I haven’t received an email, does that mean I won’t get anything tomorrow? That may not mean anything; major retailers like Amazon sometimes have very fast shipping routes. Depending on how close the nearest warehouse is and how complex the delivery routes to you are, it can happen that even very late-shipped consoles arrive at your place during the release day. However, unforeseen issues can certainly lead to delivery delays.
Amazon is currently sending out your consoles.
Additionally, you may have received an email, but it ended up in your spam folder. So make sure to check there just in case.
Where can I see where my console currently is? Your email should contain a tracking number from the respective parcel delivery service. With this number, you can check on their website how the shipping is going and where your console is currently located.
On Amazon, you can also check the status of your orders anytime under “My Account”.
I haven’t received a PS5 yet, where can I pre-order the PlayStation 5?
How to get in on the third pre-order wave: At Amazon and other online retailers, there will be a strictly limited third wave of orders available on release day, November 19, 2020, at 1:00 PM. At that time, a limited number of consoles can be ordered. However, when they will be shipped and delivered is still unclear.
If further consoles become available at some point, you may also be able to purchase them here.
There are still opportunities to get a PlayStation 5 soon, and your console might just be getting loaded onto a truck and shipped right now. Anyone who still doesn’t have one should practice patience and avoid the numerous scalper offers on eBay and similar platforms. Absurd prices for the PS5 are being demanded there.
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The free-to-play version of Destiny 2 can be played for free on Google Stadia. This makes the loot shooter the first truly free game on the game streaming platform.
However, to play it, you had to be a Pro member or buy it separately to play it with the later available free version of Stadia. The free-to-play version called Destiny 2: New Light, available since October 2019, was not available for Stadia customers.
Destiny 2 becomes the first real free-to-play title on Google Stadia
How can I play Destiny 2 for free? From November 19, you can play the free version of Destiny 2 on Stadia. This explicitly works with the free version of Stadia. So you can try out Destiny 2 without any issues. You just need to have a Google account and log in to the Stadia website.
What should I pay attention to? As is usual with Stadia, you do not have to download the game or endure hours of update marathons. You only need an internet connection that provides at least 10 Mbit/s for downloads. That should be sufficient for a resolution of 720p.
For HD with 1080p, at least 20 Mbit/s is required. This is also the maximum resolution that the free version of Stadia offers. 4K is still only available for subscribers, who can get the full version of Destiny 2 at no additional cost until November 19.
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Who is the Stadia version optimal for? If you have never played Destiny 2, you now have the perfect opportunity to test the game without any stress. Because if your connection works, you can play the game immediately without download and expensive hardware, and then decide for yourself whether to buy the full version or if the game is not for you.
What is the catch? The free-to-play offer from Stadia would have been even better a few months ago. Because Bungie has significantly cut back on Destiny 2: New Light, and with the release of the new expansion Beyond Light, many old contents have been removed. Unfortunately, this mainly affected content from the free-to-play version, most of which are now disappearing without replacement and significantly reducing the previously abundant free version.
Nevertheless, you can still have a lot of fun in New Light, and it is still enough to get a thorough understanding of the game. However, what is missing and what you can still do is explained in detail here.
What about crossplay? Unfortunately, you cannot play with friends who play Destiny 2 on consoles or PC. However, there is a cross-save function that at least synchronizes your progress across different platforms. Proper crossplay is at least planned.
This is why it is so important for Stadia: Google’s Stadia business model is not particularly customer-friendly, as you only get free games with a monthly subscription and as a user of the free version, you have to buy games extra expensive and then cannot play them at the highest graphics settings.
True free-to-play games, like on PC and consoles, have simply not existed before. However, since Stadia is now offering a game that you can immediately play without download with a suitable Internet connection, it opens up entirely new possibilities.
So there may be more free-to-play titles that you can play quickly and easily via Stadia in the coming weeks and months. You can find a list of great MMORPGs that you can play completely for free as free-to-play games here. Perhaps there will soon be some of these available on Stadia for streaming.
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The LoL pro Hong “Pyosik” Chang-heyong (20) is the last player of DRX, one of the best teams in the League of Legends. The team from South Korea was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the LoL Worlds 2020, and 4 of the players packed their bags afterward. Pyosik said he wanted to stop them.
This is how the DRX team fell apart: After being eliminated from the Worlds 2020, the contracts of 4 of the 5 players of the DRX team expired.
The last remaining player from DRX, jungler Pyosik, mentions in a live stream that Doran, Chovy, Deft, and Keria all left the LoL team together. Pyosik turns off the screen in the stream so that viewers cannot see him overwhelmed with emotions:
In the end, they all said that they were leaving. They started to pack their things. So I asked them if they would come back. They all said they would come back, but the vibe was that they would never return.
Pyosik says: The players went to their rooms, put their stuff in a box. He wanted to stop them from leaving. He turned off the light. He flipped the boxes and threw their clothes on the floor.
He called out: “Don’t go yet. Stay at least one more day!”
Pyosik says: His actions were half serious and half in jest. He thought that if he didn’t do that, it would just be too sad.
He regrets not having played stronger for his teammates.
At the Worlds, DRX performed impressively and got through the group stage well, but in the quarter-finals, DAMWON Gaming was already waiting, and then it was over.
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The special thing about DRX was that the team was assembled in a very short time. Because DRX had lost all players before 2020, except for the veteran Deft. The controversial coach cvMax joined the team in 2020 and rebuilt it from the ground up:
Midlaner Chovy and Toplaner Doran moved together with cvMax from Team Griffin to DRX – they were already considered top talents in LoL before the move. They joined DRX because they followed their coach, who discovered them at Team Griffin and turned them into star players.
Deft was the only one left from the old team.
Jungler “Pyosik” was discovered by cvMax and became his new project: Pyosik was actually a streamer, but cvMax saw great potential in him to become a LoL pro. The jungler made it to the quarter-finals of the LoL Worlds 2020 as a rookie.
The 18-year-old support player Keria also joined the team – he also has immense potential and has now signed a contract with T1, the legendary LoL team around Faker.
This is how fans react: The story of how the DRX team fell apart troubles some. Because the team saw great potential to achieve success in the coming years.
Some LoL fans are saying on Twitter that the story affects them deeply. Pyosik urgently needs someone to hold him tight now.
The disbanding of teams coached by cvMax has almost become a tradition: The 2019 team that cvMax coached also seemed to have an outstanding future until it completely fell apart.
The question is where such exceptional players like Chovy and Doran will play in 2021 and who cvMax will discover as a talent again.
The coach cvMax is considered a central figure in Korean LoL in recent years. He was involved in the rise and fall of two teams that made headlines. cvMax polarizes: Some of his players would go through fire for him, while others claim he insulted them and even assaulted them.
World of Warcraft Shadowlands is the next chapter of Blizzard’s MMORPG. We have all the information about story, zones, features, new elements, and release date.
The next big chapter of World of Warcraft has been revealed, and it’s the expansion “Shadowlands” with the impressive cinematic. It takes place in the eponymous Shadowlands and promises new adventures.
Note: This article is regularly updated and now includes a section “The Most Important Points at a Glance” as well as updates regarding the delays of Shadowlands. Currently, the article is up-to-date as of November 19, 2020.
The most important points about WoW Shadowlands at a glance:
If you want to pre-order World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, you can do so. There are three versions of Shadowlands available with different prices and contents. This includes the Base Edition, Heroic Edition, and Epic Edition.
What is included in the Base Edition? The Base Edition only includes the expansion “Shadowlands”. Moreover, pre-orderers of this version can create Pandaren Death Knights since the launch of Patch 8.3 in WoW.
The Base Edition costs €39.99.
The contents of the Heroic Edition.
What is included in the Heroic Edition? The Heroic Edition includes all the features of the Base Edition plus a few additional goodies:
A character boost to level 120
New flying mount “Enchanted Eternity Wyrm”
This mount grants a quest that unlocks a special transmog set
The Heroic Edition costs €54.99.
What is included in the Epic Edition? The Epic Edition includes all features of the Base and Heroic Editions. Additionally, there are further perks:
When will WoW: Shadowlands be released? Originally, WoW: Shadowlands was supposed to be released at the end of October. However, the release date has been postponed. The new date is November 24, 2020.
Trailers and Videos about Shadowlands
As usual, Blizzard has introduced the next WoW expansion with spectacular trailers. The centerpiece is the CGI cinematic, in which Sylvanas heads to Icecrown to wage a decisive battle. See for yourself:
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Additionally, there was a small “feature trailer” that roughly introduces the first areas and content from WoW: Shadowlands. It is definitely worth it for a first look at the game world:
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At gamescom 2020, Blizzard began to release further cinematics. The series “Afterlife” deals with souls that have passed into the Shadowlands. The first one, “Afterlife: Bastion”, focuses on Uther the Lightbringer, who was brought to Bastion after his death in Warcraft III.
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The second video focuses on Thrall’s mother, Draka. She finds herself in the Shadowlands, particularly in Maldraxxus, and has made quite a career leap there. How it happened can be seen in Cinematic Afterlife: Maldraxxus. This cinematic was even briefly criticized because Blizzard used old elements from other cinematics. However, this was intended to show a connection in the storyline.
In the third cinematic, the focus is on Ardenweald and the story of the Winter Queen and the groves. Here, the plot is rather sad and speaks of painful decisions. You can watch the cinematic Afterlife: Ardenweald here.
The Winter Queen – an important character in the Shadowlands.
In the fourth and final Cinematic Afterlife: Revendreth , it is about the vampiric Venthyr and their leader, Count Denathrius. He rules over this rather gloomy land and slowly drains the souls assigned to him. It’s a kind of purgatory where souls are supposed to be cleansed.
A week before release, another CGI cinematic was released that shows a brief tour through the Shadowlands. We also get a good look at the Jailer:
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The story in Shadowlands mainly continues the narrative triggered by Sylvanas Windrunner. After Sylvanas left the Horde and the Old God N’Zoth was defeated, the Banshee Queen traveled to Icecrown. Here, she faced the current Lich King Bolvar Fordragon and overcame him in battle. She took the Helm of Domination from him but did not crown herself with it. Instead, Sylvanas destroyed the helm, which tore the veil between Azeroth and the Shadowlands.
The Shadowlands are basically the afterlife of Azeroth, where souls are sent once they have lost their connection to Azeroth – or other worlds.
In the Shadowlands, we will learn about the problems that exist in this realm. Souls are typically brought before the soul judge and then distributed among the Shadowlands based on their behavior in life. The souls bring a certain amount of anima with them, which is quite literally the life blood of the Shadowlands, and the different realms need anima, thus requiring souls. However, for some time now, all souls have been sent to a dark region known as “the Maw”, where the dark Jailer lurks. This figure has granted Sylvanas so much power.
The story now revolves around how the balance of souls and anima in the Shadowlands can be restored and why so many souls end up in the Maw.
Since the Shadowlands are the realm of the dead, it is conceivable that some characters who have been dead for a long time may return – such as these 8 here.
The Nathrezim and Count Denathrius may be working on something bigger …
Game World – the new areas of Shadowlands
Shadowlands will initially include five new areas. Four of them are intended for the leveling phase, the last one is exclusively for players at the maximum level, after the other zones have been completed. Initially, the following areas will be available:
Maldraxxus: A land of undead armies. This is home to the Necrolords. While they are undead and similar to the Scourge, the Necrolords aren’t inherently evil. They are restless souls who constantly crave strength and wish to improve themselves. The Necrolords of Maldraxxus form the army that is supposed to protect the Shadowlands from threats.
Aesthetically, Maldraxxus is reminiscent of the Plaguelands or areas from Wrath of the Lich King.
Ardenweald: Ardenweald is the “dark counterpart” to the Emerald Dream. Where the Dream represents the spring and summer of life, Ardenweald represents autumn and winter. In this area, the souls of nature gods rest after their deaths. Their souls experience a phase of rest and prepare for rebirth, supported by the Night Fae, the guardians of these nature spirits who take care of all matters concerning the nature gods. There you will also encounter a certain dragon who has recently died.
Aesthetically, Ardenweald is reminiscent of a somewhat more melancholic mix of Val’sharah and Shadowmoon Valley.
Bastion: Bastion is a clean and orderly land. This is where the Kyrian reside, blue humanoids who may seem familiar to players. The Kyrian undergo a very long training process to eventually earn their wings. They then fulfill important roles, such as spirit healers. The Kyrian guide souls to the soul judge and ensure that “new souls” are safely led into the Shadowlands.
Aesthetically, Bastion resembles Mac’Aree on Argus.
Revendreth: Revendreth is a gloomy zone that is always shrouded in darkness and filled with gothic architecture. Here, the Venthyr live, who are very reminiscent of vampires. Revendreth is a place of atonement – particularly evil souls, who still have a chance for redemption end up here and must spend their existence here until they can move on to one of the more pleasant areas of the Shadowlands.
Aesthetically, Revendreth resembles Gilneas.
The Maw: Less a solid area than a great whirlpool of dark energy – this is the Maw. Here, all souls that are so evil and malicious that they have no chance of redemption end up. It is the realm of the mysterious Jailer, who keeps his prisoners and strongest subjects here. The area is extremely hostile and is expected to kill players quickly, which is why only short stays are planned. At the center of the Maw stands the great tower, Torghast.
We have conducted an interview with the developers about the Maw. You can only stay in the Maw for a limited time, as the Jailer becomes more aggressive and eventually overwhelms you.
In the Maw, there is the Jailer, who increasingly pressures the players.
The major features of Shadowlands
Instead of bringing many small features, as in Battle for Azeroth, the developers focus on a small number of features that are better woven into the game. The features already announced include:
The covenants – the agony of choice
The first major feature is the choice of a covenant. Characters at max level can make this choice. By joining a covenant in Shadowlands, you commit to one of the four factions that rule the major areas of the Shadowlands. These are:
Necrolords in the Maldraxxus area
Night Fae in the Ardenweald area
Kyrian in the Bastion area
Venthyr in the Revendreth area
The choice comes into play only after completing the main questline of all areas so that you already know all factions. It is essential that each character can commit to only one covenant.
What does a covenant entail? The covenant significantly determines how a character’s endgame looks like, as each covenant offers:
Special abilities – a general ability and one specific to the class
Once you have chosen a covenant, you can switch it if necessary, but this should only be possible with costs or certain limitations. Choosing a covenant is intended to be an important decision that cannot be taken lightly. A permanent “back and forth” of covenants is not possible.
However, covenants have also been a point of discussion in recent months. Many players are concerned that the covenants are too important and that they will be switched more frequently to always have the best ability for each type of game content. Under the hashtag #PullTheRipcord, there has been considerable criticism and improvement suggestions from players. Blizzard ultimately decided against this and wants to implement the covenants as they are.
Torghast, the Tower of the Damned
The second major feature is Torghast, the Tower of the Damned. Here, players can experience an almost endless dungeon that changes with each visit and brings new challenges each time. The tower is accessible to both solo players and groups. It scales with a group size of between 1 and 5 players, allowing everyone to freely decide how many friends to bring along.
The goal in this dungeon is to climb the tower as high as possible and take anima from the enemies along the way. This allows the character to gain new buffs and useful effects that make the visit to the tower easier. Many passive bonuses can be selected that increase hit points or other attributes. There are also effects that make certain enemies suffer significantly more damage, hit less frequently, or clearly show how much anima an enemy carries.
Rewards for this will come in the form of runes used to craft legendary items. It is also possible that there will be different loot in Torghast, such as mounts and pets.
Torghast is also the power seat of the “Jailer”, the mysterious villain of the expansion.
The mysterious “Jailer” – Sylvanas gains power from him.
Other features and innovations
In addition to the major features mentioned above, there are also many smaller innovations and improvements that will be introduced in World of Warcraft with Shadowlands. We have compiled the 5 most important innovations here, and you will read more details in the upcoming lines.
New character customization
The “old” races in World of Warcraft will receive a lot of new character customizations. Trolls and Dwarves can look forward to new skin colors and patterns, while Draenei can choose longer tails and Undead can cover their “bony” areas with skin and flesh. For fans of humans, there are particularly nice customizations: In the future, humans can also have a more Asian or African American look. This way, players can create a character they can identify with more strongly, if they wish.
There have been rumors about this for a long time, but with Shadowlands, it will finally be implemented. With Patch 9.0, the maximum level in World of Warcraft will be reduced to 60. Players who currently have level 120 will find themselves at level 50. Throughout Shadowlands, they will then level from 50 to 60.
As with every expansion, new mounts and pets are a must. Shadowlands will offer plenty of them again. Especially a first glimpse of the diverse mounts gives us hope for the best.
For brand new players, however, this doesn’t apply. Those who start with WoW must necessarily begin their first playthrough in the starting area “Exile’s Reach” and then quest in “Battle for Azeroth”.
Over the course of the expansions, Blizzard has refined and detailed the specializations and made many abilities exclusive. This is set to change with Shadowlands. Many classes will regain a shared “base package” of abilities that can be used across all specializations. Also, numerous abilities that players have lost over the years will return.
While Hunters will be able to tame a variety of new companions, Priests will get “Mind Control” back. Warriors will be happy about Spell Reflection and Mages will finally be able to cast Frostbolts again in all specializations.
No new class in Shadowlands
For some fans, it may be a bit disappointing, but there is no new class for players in WoW: Shadowlands. WoW thus breaks with the tradition of introducing a new class in every second expansion. No reasons were given for this, but the extensive overhaul of existing classes could be an argument that the developers would rather focus on that.
Professions will become more complex
Professions will also be extensively overhauled with Shadowlands. We have a first preview of the awesome innovations in crafting here. In the future, all professions will need to work together to craft the best equipment. However, there will also be more freedoms. Players can specifically add bonuses and additional effects on equipment that can change playstyle.
The story of a new expansion is something cool – at least the first time. However, those who do not wish to replay everything on another character quickly get bored. Especially since the campaign is important for unlocking the big endgame content.
Although the conflict between Horde and Alliance is not a story focus of Shadowlands, there are certainly innovations in PvP. All players lose the most important PvP talent, with which they can remove control effects.
In the open world, the War Mode is worthwhile, as it offers a cool title and a special mount, but for that, you will have to take down numerous other characters.
PvP fans can also look forward to real rewards with Shadowlands, as PvP vendors return. They offer you strong equipment for points.
The pre-event brings back the Zombie plague.
Prelude – the big Pre-Patch 9.0
As usual, the start of an expansion is accompanied by a preceding pre-patch and pre-event. The big pre-patch 9.0 will be released on October 14 and will bring most of the innovations – such as the revised classes, the new customizations, or the new starting area.
On the other hand, the event offers unique opportunities to experience the backstory of Shadowlands and earn some special rewards.
One part of the event is the great Zombie plague, which WoW veterans will likely recognize from the pre-event of Wrath of the Lich King.
Legendaries in WoW: Legion. In what form will they return in Shadowlands?
Opinions and Impressions
During the alpha and beta, we at MeinMMO – like many other players – took a good look at Shadowlands. We were able to form our own opinions about many contents and are not shy to share our opinions. Some of our impressions can be read in the following articles:
FAQ – The most important questions and answers about WoW: Shadowlands
When will WoW: Shadowlands be released?
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will be released on 27.10.2020.
Is there a beta for WoW: Shadowlands?
Yes, there is a beta for Shadowlands. The invitation waves have already begun and many players are actively testing. We have already prepared for you how to register for Alpha & Beta and what you need to know.
In FIFA 21 there is a new challenge that promises rewards through won friendly matches. However, there is a problem – and players hope that this does not carry over to upcoming challenges.
What is this challenge? The currently available challenge is called RTTF Knockout Phase and fits with the ongoing RTTF event. As a reward, several packs are available – and those who collect 6 victories will receive a rare Mega Pack, which is among the better packs in FIFA 21.
The special challenge promises packs for victories
But this time, something is different: Instead of the usual option to play as many games as necessary for the challenges, there is a limit. After 12 matches in this mode, it’s over – that’s how many times players can try to secure the six necessary victories for all rewards.
Only 12 matches are allowed in this mode
The fact that a friendly match area receives a match limit similar to the Weekend League or, more recently, Division Rivals is new. And it worries some players.
Will friendly matches be stressful now?
This is how the community reacts: The match limit is not well received by some players. In the FIFA subreddit, there are several posts expressing criticism of the concept. A common point raised is that friendly matches should indeed be more relaxed to play than Rivals or the Weekend League.
However, a limit would transform them into another competitive mode: “WL should be the competitive mode. Rivals should be the division mode, where players can play freely and earn rewards. Friendlies should be the play mode where one can play with zero consequences and without stress. Unfortunately, we now have three competitive game modes,” criticizes one user (via reddit)
There is hope that this limit was only introduced to match the “Knockout Tournament” theme that this challenge is based on. Because if it is also applied to upcoming challenges, it could lead to problems.
On one hand, it is criticized that the problem now arises that opponents in friendly matches simply leave the match when a draw seems imminent. No one gets the victory – but a match is deducted from the limit.
On the other hand, the matchmaking in friendly matches is also based on the skill rating from Rivals. Here, players fear that even more strong opponents might decide to intentionally lose in Rivals and drop down to get easier opponents assigned in friendly matches for challenges. That would then be the same problem as last year.
The Icon Swaps were introduced in FIFA 20 and will return in FIFA 21
Especially the last point is related to Icon Swaps. Icon Swaps are tasks that allow players to earn legends. Last year, this was mainly done in Rivals – in which mode they will take place in FIFA 21 is still unclear.
However, if they do happen in friendly matches and there is then a limit, as in the RTTF Cup, then the aforementioned problems could lead to extremely difficult matches, especially with the popular legends.
“I swear, if there is a match limit for Icon Swaps, then for the first time since 2009 I might quit this FIFA,” criticizes one user (via reddit)
“If they enforce it in Icon Swaps, I will quit. I apologize, but it has to be done,” announces another (via reddit) : “I do not risk losing icons.”
“If Icon Swaps are limited, that’s it for me. Then I’ll dive headfirst into Cyberpunk and never look back,” says another comment (via reddit).
The limit has overall led to considerable criticism. Therefore, it is to be hoped that this is only a special case for this one challenge and that Icon Swaps will ultimately run differently. Another mode that apparently is not well received by players, is currently the Volta mode – hardly anyone plays it despite improvements.
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What can we see in the new trailer? The video for the MMORPG Odin: Valhalla Rising lasts only 15 seconds, but that’s enough to leave us in awe. We see a vast landscape full of meadows and forests, with a ruin visible in the distance, and a homestead seeming to stand further ahead.
Another scene shows a foggy forest settlement that resembles a distant elven realm. And the hero meets Idun, the goddess of youth and immortality, who in Norse mythology guards the tree with the golden apples. These grant the gods their eternal youth and immortality.
All of this looks like it’s straight out of paintings. Especially the landscapes and the second-to-last scene with Idun could easily be hung as a picture on the wall, as you can see in the video itself:
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We will learn more about Odin: Valhalla Rising soon
Where does the video come from? It is a short teaser for a larger presentation of the MMORPG Odin: Valhalla Rising, which will be shown on November 19.
Which engine is being used?Publisher Kakao Games explained that the Unreal Engine 4 is being used. Motion capture technologies are also employed, which ensure particularly realistic animations. These are important as you can move freely in the MMORPG. This includes swimming and climbing.
You create heroes from the classes warrior, rogue, priest, and sorceress. PvP also plays an important role. With flying mounts, it is possible to explore the world from the skies.
When will the game be released and on which platforms will it be available? A release date has not yet been announced for the MMORPG Odin: Valhalla Rising. We will likely learn more about it at the presentation on November 19, as well as about the game itself.
The streamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel (25) was number one on Twitch in November 2020. No one had more viewers on the huge streaming platform. However, his charisma and prominence did not help xQc when he faced an unknown flamer in Call of Duty: Cold War. This led xQc into a yelling duel.
xQc is currently this successful: The Canadian is the streamer with the most viewer hours in 2020:
xQc is simply always live – he streams more than 10 hours daily and only takes a sporadic day off
the 25-year-old resonates with young viewers – he wildly switches games, reacts to clips online, and engages constantly with his chat
his channel keeps growing – in the last month alone, xQc gained 477,660 new followers.
allegedly, xQc is also number 1 in Twitch revenue. Through subscriptions, he is said to earn $1.6 million a year
Summit1g and xQc streamed like crazy in 2020: Only a few free days and so many hours.
Actually, xQc is a former Overwatch pro and shooter player, but recently he has found success with titles like Among Us and Fall Guys. xQc recently sparked an outrage for cheating in Fall Guys. However, that only made him more popular.
At the moment, xQc is clearly number 1 on Twitch, but now he has faced his limits.
xQc has just had the most-watched channel on Twitch in the last 7 days. Source: Sullygnome
It’s 3 AM on a damn Monday
This is how xQc tried to calm the flamers: The players of Call of Duty are considered quite aggressive. xQc found himself one night in a particularly toxic lobby while streaming live on Twitch. Before he could say anything, people were yelling at each other to shut up.
xQc then says:
“Guys, guys, guys, it’s 3 AM on a damn Monday, you’re playing Call of Duty and talking nonsense.”
But immediately he was met with raw hatred. One of the flamers recognized xQc and told him to be quiet, his content was crap. Several harsh insults followed; xQc was now in the crosshairs of the flamers.
With a stunned look, xQc listened to the tirade and tried to stay calm.
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This continued: After xQc got eliminated in the match of Call of Duty: Cold War, he asked the flamer, “That was you, right?”
The flamer began, after a short delay, to insult xQc as a “crying man-baby” and “screaming child”, quickly found a notable flame groove, and fired harsh insults at xQc in rapid succession.
This is what’s behind it: xQc is live every 10 days for hours and usually tries to be a role model for his mostly young viewers. He will surely regret blowing up over nothing in a quiet moment.
But it seems to be part of the “gamer culture” to not take any crap: When being yelled at, this culture requires one to shout back even louder to show that one will not back down.
“The smarter one gives in” is replaced by “Whoever shouts the loudest will be heard.”
This week, it became particularly evident that “loud flaming as a status symbol” has arrived at the top of Twitch. Three of the biggest streamers on Twitch: xQc, the LoL star Tyler1, and the now muscular Fortnite star Tfue yelled at each other at full volume.
The loudest one seems to have the motto that the louder the other is, the louder one must shout.
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But apparently, the young fans really enjoy this. The three streamers are not at the top for no reason; they are there precisely because they sometimes blow up.
This young lady once caused trouble for xQc.
xQc seems to be always just 2 minutes away from a Twitch ban. He once received such a ban for playing “Connect Four” in a game on Steam. After winning a match against a virtual schoolgirl, he clicked something he definitely should not have clicked.
The world of Genshin Impact is rich in beautiful viewpoints and there are many noteworthy places. Viewpoints also help to create a geographical archive of the places you visit.
With the release of Patch 1.1 in Genshin Impact, it is now possible to discover many viewpoints all around the world of Teyvat. Collectors need to find all of them to complete the geography archive.
How to notice a viewpoint? Viewpoints are small, purple markers that you can interact with. They look like this in the image here:
This is what viewpoints look like in Genshin Impact.
All Viewpoints in Mondstadt
Mondstadt offers you the following 10 viewpoints:
Panorama
Name
Location
City of the Wind
Mondstadt
Marsh of Celestial Guardians
Starfell Lake
Windswept Wilderness
Windrise
Land of Clear Springs
Springvale
Manor of Daybreak
Dawn Winery
Favonius Cathedral
Mondstadt
Library, Knights of Favonius
Mondstadt
Ancient Thousand Winds Temple
Tempel der tausend Winde
Forgotten Sword Cemetery
Dadaupa Gorge
Abandoned Capital of Howling Winds
Stormterror’s Lair
To give you an overview, you can find all viewpoints on this overview map:
All Viewpoints in Liyue
Unlike Mondstadt, Liyue offers you a total of 17 viewpoints to discover:
Panorama
Name
Location
Where Merchants Flocks and All ships Dock
Liyue Harbor
Feiyun slope
Liyue Harbor
Chihu Rock
Liyue Harbor
Yujing Terrace
Liyue Harbor
Vigilant Guardians Vantage Point
Wangshu Inn
Marsh of Rustling Reeds
Dihua Marsh
Ruins of Guili
Guili Plains
A home in the hills
Qingce Village
Where Mountains Peak Beyond the Clouds
Jueyun Karst
Moonlit Tree
Mount Nantianmen
Mist-Veiled Stone Forest
Huaguang Stone Forest
Weeping Garden
Luhua Pool
A Drop in the Ocean
Guyun Stone Forest
Beyond the Chasm
Chasm
Dunyu Ruins
Dunyu Ruins
Qingxu’s Forsaken Tower
Qingxu Pool
Nine Pillars of Peace
Cuijue slope
We also created an overview for these viewpoints:
You are now the master of viewpoints. All you can do now is wait for the appearance of a new region and go hunting for viewpoints again.
With Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator 2, SCS Software has released two very popular truck simulators. Officially, both titles are pure single-player games. An unofficial mod allows a full multiplayer experience. MeinMMO explains in this guide how you can install the multiplayer in Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Since its release, ETS 2 has received numerous graphic and content updates, but unfortunately never a multiplayer expansion. Here, a few diligent modders help out by releasing an unofficial expansion of the game, with which you can also transport various goods across Europe with your friends.
A mod enables multiplayer: TruckersMP is an unofficial mod for Euro and American Truck Simulator 2 and allows a complete multiplayer experience. Starting as a small team, over 100 people now work for TruckersMP. The tasks range from developing the mod to in-game moderators who deal with rule violations. TruckersMP provides its own servers where more than a thousand players can drive at the same time.
Install Euro Truck Simulator 2 Multiplayer
ETS 2 in multiplayer – here’s how to do it step by step:
Optional: Downgrade ETS 2 / ATS 2 version via Steam
This is how TruckersMP is installed and used: First, create an account on the TruckersMP website. You must also link the account with your own Steam profile. It is important to note that the Steam profile must be publicly visible. Otherwise, registration will not work.
To use TruckersMP, the game details in your Steam profile must be set to “Public”.
In addition, TruckersMP requires that ETS 2 has been played for at least two hours. If you have not played for two hours in ETS 2 or ATS 2, the login later will not work. It does not matter whether the game was open in the background or you were actually driving.
Next, download the client from the TruckersMP website. Only logged-in users can see the download link on the TruckersMP page. After the client has been downloaded, follow the installation. The setup automatically detects the installation directory of Euro Truck or American Truck Simulator 2. If this is not the case, navigate to your Steam directory and select “steamappscommonEuro Truck Simulator 2”.
After successful installation, a shortcut “TruckersMP” appears on the desktop. Once you execute it, the launcher will start and you will be prompted to log in with your TruckersMP login details. The launcher has an automatic update function and also informs about special events, such as the winter mod, which covers the map in snow.
The TruckersMP launcher. ETS 2 / ATS 2 is started from here. Updates for the mod are also displayed.
After checking for updates, clicking on “Launch ETS 2” or “Launch ATS 2” will start the respective game.
Once the versions match, the TruckersMP client will automatically start Euro Truck Simulator. Here, you log in with your TruckersMP data and then choose a server and a driver profile.
Through TruckersMP, up to 4,500 truckers can be on the road simultaneously in Euro Truck Simulator 2 multiplayer.
A driver profile where you already own a truck is recommended. Otherwise, it will not be possible to take on jobs in multiplayer through the freight market.
In addition to realistic servers where speed is reduced to 90 km/h, there are also so-called arcade servers where there is no speed limit. Multiplayer is compatible with all DLCs except for Heavy Cargo. How you can explore the roads with your friends is explained in the following section.
Options and Problems in ETS 2 through TruckersMP
Solution to the error message “Unsupported game version detected”: It may happen that the error message “Unsupported game version detected” appears on startup. The multiplayer mod for Euro Truck Simulator is not always compatible with the latest official version. To solve the problem, it is sufficient to downgrade ETS 2 in the Steam library. The downgrade works as follows:
Right-click on Euro Truck Simulator 2
Select “Properties”
In the new window, click on “Beta” in the top bar
Select the respective version from the error message
Close the window, Steam performs the downgrade
Restart TruckersMP and click on “Launch ETS2” in the launcher
Downgrade of Euro Truck Simulator 2 via Steam.
Authentication Error / Unable to log in to TruckersMP: One of the most common error messages is “Authentication Error”. To fix the error, the following steps may help:
Ensure that the Steam profile is set to public
Check TruckersMP login details and reset the password if necessary
Error check ETS 2 / ATS 2 via Steam
Reinstall TruckersMP
Known issues in multiplayer: It can happen that after logging in or completing a job, no new jobs appear on the freight market. To solve the problem, sleep or switch to a workshop. After that, new jobs will appear in the freight market.
What TruckersMP offers: TruckersMP places a strong emphasis on simulation. Those who violate the rules and get reported quickly receive a ban. The duration of the ban is determined by the severity of the offense.
The “VTC system” allows the creation of your own freight company. In addition to creating jobs, virtual hauliers can recruit new employees, write news, and post pictures.
Those who already have experience with mods can also use “ProMods” with TruckersMP. ProMods offers a larger map, new cities, and an even more realistic driving experience. For this, TruckersMP also provides its own servers.
The use of additional mods with TruckersMP: Whether certain mods work in multiplayer cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. It is worth taking a look at the TruckersMP forum.
The most important key combinations in multiplayer: In the multiplayer of Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator 2, there are additional shortcuts that make communication and driving easier for you. We have compiled the most important ones for you:
TAB: Opens the mod settings in game
Y: Activates the text chat
X: While holding down the key, you can activate the voice chat and speak
/channel [id]: Used for in-game CB radio. [id] = 0 disables the radio
/pm 123: sends a private message in the text chat to the player with the respective ID
/r: Reply to the last received message
/pinfo ID: Get all necessary info about a player. This is helpful for reporting on the TruckersMP website
/fix: Repairs the truck. Works only when a trailer is attached
/help: Provides an overview of all commands
Is the multiplayer official? No, the multiplayer in Euro / American Truck Simulator 2 is not an official extension. SCS Software accepts the mod but allows its use at your own risk.
Why the multiplayer in Euro Truck Simulator 2 is so much fun: Already in 2019, MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese praised Euro Truck Simulator 2. If you want to play freely and without worries, sit in your truck and drive across Europe. Euro Truck Simulator 2 is the perfect chill game – at least in singleplayer.
In multiplayer, things can get quite funny at times. Those traveling in a convoy experience some nice, quirky, and funny moments. We at MeinMMO recommend convoy trips with voice!
Only flying is better: You still can’t fly with a truck. If you want to fly and need even more horsepower, you should take a closer look at the probably best simulator 2020.
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The successful and popular MMO War Thunder is getting a makeover. With a graphics update, the online game aims to be not only prettier but also more realistic.
What’s in this update? The update “New Power” introduces the Dagor Engine version 6.0 to the online game. This brings a series of visual improvements, making War Thunder graphically a next-gen game.
However, the developers emphasize that War Thunder should not only look better. The game should feel more realistic. This is achieved by
Damage to the vehicles now being displayed based on the angle of impact of a projectile.
Projectiles can also be seen embedded in the armor.
Additionally, vehicles now burn more intensely and
airplanes explode more spectacularly and
there are improved reflections in the environment.
This video shows how the revamped graphics look:
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But the update “New Power” aims to make the game even better, beyond just graphical revisions. The following new content will contribute to that:
15 new aircraft
14 new tank models
New battleships and aircraft carriers
New airports and interesting locations
Revisions of missions and target locations
Adjustments to damage models and weapons
Redesign of the flight model
Improvements to the UI and the sounds
Further revisions
With the major update “New Power”, War Thunder is becoming a kind of next-gen game and not only visually; the new features and revisions also lead to an improved gaming experience.
When is the update coming? The update “New Power” is set to be released today, on November 18th, throughout the day.
What is Call of Duty: Warzone? Call of Duty: Warzone is the free “Battle Royale” offshoot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Since March 10, 2020, you can engage in free battles with other players here.
But what do you actually need if you want to play on PC? We present the game’s requirements and explain which graphics card you need to play with full details.
What do you need a graphics card for? The graphics card in your PC is responsible for rendering many details on your screen. Which card is best for you depends on the resolution and detail level you want to play at. As resolution and details increase, you need more power accordingly. Our article presents recommendations for the most common resolutions Full HD, WQHD, and 4K.
Where do our recommendations come from? In our article, we present the best graphics cards in three different categories. To do this, we looked at various hardware recommendations, consultations, and user reviews to recommend the best GPUs for gaming. You can find a general buying guide on graphics cards from our colleagues at GameStar.
Currently, there is a lot of movement in the graphics card market. So bring some patience.
What you should consider when buying a graphics card
There are many new GPUs on the market: Generally, you should be patient when buying a graphics card right now. Many graphics cards like the RTX 3080 are currently sold out, and AMD will also be releasing its new RDNA2 graphics cards. Also, consider looking at the used market if you urgently need a replacement.
Cooling and size: Make sure to check how big your case is and how much space you have. Will a large graphics card even fit, and is there enough space for the warm air to escape from the case? Many gaming graphics cards occupy two slots in the case, while high-end models may take up to 3 slots.
Memory: Some cards can cover several areas but may offer fewer FPS or reduced details. At least 6 GB is definitely mandatory for a new graphics card. Long-term, 8 GB is even the best choice. 4 GB is not recommended.
What about Raytracing? If you want to benefit from improved light effects via Raytracing, you currently have to go for NVIDIA’s RTX graphics cards. AMD’s new 6000 series, which is also supposed to support Raytracing, will not launch until November 18, 2020.
Minimum requirements for Call of Duty: Warzone
Minimum
Recommended
Processor
Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300
Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processor
Memory
8 GB RAM
12 GB RAM
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon HD 7950
Recommendation: GTX 1660 Super or RX 5600 XT | Price range: 200 – 250 Euros
Full HD at 60 Hz: If you want to play in Full HD with a stable 60 fps rate, you should look at NVIDIA’s GTX 1660 Super.
This offers you a stable framerate above 60 FPS and with 6 GB provides enough video memory. The GTX 1650 Super is only conditionally recommendable as it only offers 4 GB of video memory. This could become quite tight in the long run.
Complete PCs with GTX 1660 Super are also possible. Here you get modern hardware for around 800 Euros.
ASUS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super TUF X3
Why is the graphics card worth it? The ASUS GPU delivers a very good price-performance ratio and is very suitable for gaming in Full HD. For some titles, its performance is also sufficient for WQHD. You can also play older titles easily with more than 100 FPS. However, this graphics card is less suitable for silent PCs, as it becomes quite loud under load.
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 SC Ultra Gaming
Why is the graphics card worth it? Our colleagues from GameStar consider the model from EVGA to be one of the best graphics cards in the Full HD range. The graphics card provides high performance for gaming in Full HD and still has reserves for WQHD. Additionally, the card is very compact and therefore fits into PCs with less space. However, it becomes quite loud under load.
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AMD Alternative: Asus TUF Gaming Radeon RX5600 XT OC
What would be the alternative? If you prefer to go with AMD rather than NVIDIA, then the RX 5600 XT would be your alternative. This is priced similarly to NVIDIA’s GTX 1660 Super and offers a few percent more performance.
Why is the graphics card worth it? The RX5600 XT offers slightly less performance than the RX5700 XT but is also cheaper. Full HD is no problem with this card, and you still have plenty of power for WQHD. However, in direct comparison, the price difference to the RX 5700 cards is almost too small, offering only 6 gigabytes of video memory.
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Best graphics card for 1440p gaming
Recommendation: RX 5700 XT or RTX 2060 Super | Price range: 400 – 450 Euros
In the 4K range, there are currently enough options for interested gamers. If you mainly play at WQHD (1440p) or want more FPS in Full HD (1080p), there are currently three graphics cards you should consider:
The RX 5700 XT is AMD’s current graphics card suitable for the WQHD range and partially for 4K. With it, you get high framerates.
The RTX 2080 Super offers a few more percentages of performance but is significantly more expensive.
Alternatively, you can opt for the RTX 2060S: It provides slightly less performance than the RX 5700 XT, is priced similarly, but also offers Raytracing.
MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X
Why is the graphics card worth it? According to ComputerBase, this is a very good graphics card and the best custom model from MSI in years. This is mainly due to the high raw performance of the graphics card and the excellent cooling system built by MSI. Critiques include the high power consumption and comparatively high noise levels.
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PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Red Devil
Why is the graphics card worth it? The graphics card from PowerColor offers plenty of performance at a reasonable price. ComputerBase praises the high performance and low noise level in its test. This makes it well-suited for silent PCs. However, the PowerColor graphics card offers very little overclocking potential.
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NVIDIA Alternative: ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER EVO V2
Why is the graphics card worth it? The RTX 2060S is an improved version of the RTX 2060. The version from ASUS offers you future-proof 8GB video memory, enough power for WQHD, and strong cooling. However, the downside is that the graphics card is very large due to the cooling system and occupies three slots in the case.
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In the 4K range, there are currently few options available when it comes to graphics cards. This is largely because the interesting graphics cards are highly sought after and another competitor will not launch until mid-November.
Which graphics card is recommended? The RTX 3080 is currently the price-performance recommendation for gamers who want to play in 4K. Also, testers praise the RTX 3080 for its strong performance at a reasonable price. However, the problem is that the RTX 3080 is hopelessly sold out and it is unclear when more stock will be available.
An alternative could be the cheaper RTX 3070. Here, stock is also problematic.
If you can get the RTX 2080 Ti used for 600 to 700 Euros, you could opt for this one. It is still a strong graphics card.
4K with reduced details: The RX 5700 XT is AMD’s current graphics card, suitable for the WQHD range and partially for 4K. You will have to compromise on certain details but can play at 4K near 60 FPS.
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The major supply problems with the RTX 3080 could present a big advantage for AMD. We will know more on November 18, as AMD’s new RX 6000 cards will hit the market then. How large the quantity of cards will be and whether it will be sufficient remains uncertain.
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In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War there are many ways to rack up enemy kills and the most enjoyable methods include scorestreaks. MeinMMO presents the best ones for multiplayer.
What are scorestreaks? In Call of Duty, “streaks” is a catch-all term for various war devices that come in various sizes and heat things up for the opponents accordingly.
In most CoDs with streaks, there was a killstreak system that rewarded you for many consecutive kills, as long as you didn’t die. The more kills, the better and more powerful the support.
Black Ops Cold War introduced a novel scorestreak system that even allows deaths during the streak, and MeinMMO shows you the 7 best scorestreaks that you can redeem for your hard-earned points. There are also small tips and tricks for usage and countering.
The kill counters listed here do not take extra points into account, only the points from eliminations and streaks.
The cheap supporters: 0 – 2,000 points
Spy Plane – 1,000 points
Supplies – 1,800 points
The Spy Plane: The small reconnaissance plane hovers over the mission area and marks enemy targets on your mini-map. The perk “Ghost” suppresses detection as long as the target is moving.
A cheap and helpful gadget that allows you to see a good portion of the enemies briefly on the mini-map. However, it can easily be taken down with a shot from the lock-on missile launcher “Cigma 2”.
Required consecutive kills: 6
The Spy Plane shows you enemies.
The Supplies: The surprise bag among the streaks. You throw a marker on the ground in the open air and a friendly helicopter brings you supplies – the contents are random, though. On completely covered maps like “Checkmate”, the box still falls to the ground despite the roof’s resistance.
Especially exciting if you often achieve rather low streaks. Because here you also get a chance for the big toys. If your enemies are quick enough, however, they can shoot down the supply helicopter before the valuable cargo reaches you. With the red perk “Tactician”, you can reroll the contents of the box when you stand right in front of it. Here you can find more info about the perks and wildcards of Cold War.
Required consecutive kills: 8
The supply box is a true surprise bag.
The annoying explosive rounds: 2,000 – 4,000
Artillery – 2,500 points
Cruise Missile – 2,600 points
War Machine – 3,500 points
The Artillery: Here, distant shooters await your coordinates for a targeted bombardment. When activating, you look at a display with the current map and receive a brief reconnaissance ping that reveals targets to you. You can then mark 3 areas on the map that will face a small rain of bombs.
You only have the reconnaissance ping the first time you look at the display. If you change your mind, you will have to fire blind next time if there is no drone from your team in the sky. It also takes a few seconds for the projectiles to hit the destination. If you belong to the target team, quickly change your running direction. This way, you can often avoid the bombardment.
Required consecutive kills: 9
With the artillery, 3 large projectiles fire onto the map.
The Cruise Missiles: Here again, you briefly look at a display but this time, you see the thermal view of a rocket that, along with 2 relatives, races towards the map from above. Enemies without the perk “Cold-Blooded” are marked with red squares. If you bring a square to the center of your screen, one of the back rockets will fly towards the marked enemy. You can then guide the second rocket into a square before you direct the last rocket to the target yourself.
You need to be damn quick in target selection. The cruise missiles are flying at breakneck speed and hit quickly. With a push of a button, you can even increase the speed if you see enemies running toward a pesky cover.
Required consecutive kills: 9
The cruise missiles are the flying death in your hand.
The War Machine: A nasty one-shot cannon that provides you with 12 deadly grenades. Every opponent hit by a projectile or standing too close to the impact site goes to respawn.
If you already have the device in hand but haven’t fired yet, you retain the streak even after dying. However, once you’ve let off the first shot, you lose the War Machine if you go down. The perk “Flak Jacket” helps against the explosions, but since the 12 shots can be fired in rapid succession, you can often still go down pretty quickly.
Required consecutive kills: 10
The War Machine offers you 12 grenades in rapid fire.
The match destroyers: 4,000 – 10,000
Helicopter Gunner – 6,000 points
VTOL Escort – 8,000 points
The Helicopter Gunner: You take a seat as a helicopter minigun shooter and keep the map under constant fire. You again get enemies marked with red squares, which are suppressed by the perk “Cold-Blooded”.
The streak is powerful and promises many kills, but with enough fire, the heli can be shot down from the sky. Also, the minigun is hard to control during sustained fire but deals enough damage to take down enemies even with fewer shots. When you play 6v6 matches on modified 12v12 maps, the gunner’s use is less effective, as you circle the entire map rather than just over the reduced play area of the smaller modes.
To bring it down, you need a lot of firepower. Rocket launchers and weapons with vehicle damage-barrels help here.
Required consecutive kills: 13
The helicopter gunner doesn’t need to reload, just fire.
The VTOL Escort: Similar to the heli gunner, but much better. You sit in a fighter jet that you control yourself, allowing you to dodge enemy fire and reveal enemies more effectively. The VTOL also offers multiple firing modes with which it terrorizes its enemies.
The VTOL is a particularly nasty and persistent killstreak. However, it can be effectively fought with weapons that have an increased vehicle damage barrel installed.
Required consecutive kills: 15
You sit in the cockpit of a VTOL jet and take everything under fire.
Noteworthy alternatives
Turret – 2,000 points
Attack Plane – 10,000 points
The Turret: You simply set up the automatic turret and let it do its job. In some situations, it is really strong, but often it suffers the full wrath of the opposing team and is quickly destroyed. Particularly against melee attacks, the device seems allergic. Unfortunately, it is usually not as effective as one might imagine, but can be useful depending on the combat situation.
Required consecutive kills: 8
The turret has its bright moments.
The Attack Plane: You can have a war movie style appearance with a 10,000 scorestreak. You get access to a bomber’s arsenal for a satisfying amount of time. This streak is only missing from the list above because it is incredibly difficult to earn.
Overall, the attack plane offers 3 firing modes that you should ideally fire in rotation: When the cannons are empty, use “Weapon Switch” and switch to the next larger caliber. If that salvo is also headed for helpless enemies, switch weapons again and bring even larger, highly explosive projectiles onto the battlefield. You repeat this as long as you are on the flying fortress.
Required consecutive kills: 17
The bomber is extremely powerful, but also extremely expensive.
What should I consider when choosing my scorestreaks? When you finish a match and then enter the lobby search, pay attention to the next map. Many covered maps hinder the use of scorestreaks from the air to some extent, making them less effective.
If, for example, “Checkmate” or “Garrison” is on the plan, pack the War Machine rather than the artillery strike. However, if “Satellite” is on the agenda, you can benefit from the full power of the scorestreaks from the air.
Are you looking for more tips & tricks for Cold War? Here you go:
Armor – Gives you a bit more health, but usually helps only in a firefight.
Napalm Strike – Bombards an area that is then slightly blocked by fire. However, the area is very small and the effect is short.
Air Patrol – Engages enemy aircraft. For 3,200 points, it is clearly too little.
Attack Helicopter – Patrols briefly over your position but only works well on open maps. It can also be quickly shot down by weapons with vehicle damage barrels.
While they can also offer strong support under the right circumstances, in most cases, the streaks listed above provide you with more. New streaks may even come to Cold War. A leak before release showed a total of 21 war toys.
The RC-XD often struggles to make an impact. But it’s fun when the kill does connect.
How many points do killstreaks give? Even though you now earn your streaks through points, killstreaks still represent an important tool for racking up the big war devices. Every kill gives you 50 points for the elimination plus a bonus for your streak and extra points at every 5th level:
2nd – 4th kill: 50 points
5th kill: 500 points
6th kill: 300 points
7th kill: 350 points
8th kill: 400 points
9th kill: 450 points
10th kill: 2,000 points
11th – 14th kill: 500 points
15th kill: 2,000 points
16th – 19th kill: 500 points
20th kill: 2,000 points
21st – 24th kill: 500 points
25th kill: 2,500 points
26th – 29th kill: 500 points
30th kill: 3,000 points
After the 30th consecutive kill, you continue to earn streak points. However, most are probably already enjoying the execution of the only killstreak in Black Ops Cold War: the Nuke. It blows up the entire battlefield and ends the match in favor of your team.
Bots can be quite annoying in MMORPGs, World of Warcraft is no exception. A player has now struck back in a very clever way.
What is the problem? Some players in WoW use bots, for example, to farm gold. This is very effective, especially for gold sellers, who then sell the gold for real money to players who have little time to farm themselves but want to progress quickly in the MMORPG.
How did a player respond to this? WoW player and reddit user Moxxface struck back and thanks to the Stage 2 of the Shadowlands Pre-Patch Event found a way to significantly disrupt the botters.
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This week, an invasion of the Scourge is taking place in all capital cities in the game world. Moxxface discovered that he can confuse the scripts used by the botters by transforming characters into zombies.
This is noticeable because the players become quite agitated if their character is transformed into a zombie and can no longer farm. Multiboxers are generally not well received in the community.
You can see this for yourself in the video here:
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Moxxface enjoys making fun of the botters, some of whom even log out in frustration. Regular players who watch this video even celebrate Moxxface for it.
