Starting November 19, you can buy the PS5 or may already have it in your hands. We explain what you need to make the most of your new console.
While the PlayStation 5 has already launched in the USA, it will be available here starting November 19. There is also a lot of accessories that you can purchase and use with Sony’s new console.
We from MeinMMO would like to give you an overview of the accessories available and how much you can expect to spend, in addition to the purchase of the console itself.
How much does everything cost together? Throughout the article, we will introduce you to the accessories and the exact costs. If you add up all the items presented, you would come to 1,170 euros, including the PS5. We will break it down for you.
PS5 and its accessories – What is available and what does it cost
PlayStation 5: You can buy the PlayStation 5 in two different versions. However, if you want to take full advantage of the console and also play your old disc games, you should opt for the console with the disc drive. The disc version costs 499 euros.
If you buy the PlayStation 5, you will get a DualSense controller included. This is Sony’s latest controller and replaces the old DualShock 4.
The controllers cost 69.99 € each, making them 10 € more expensive than for the PlayStation 4.
If you want to fully utilize the console locally in co-op mode, you would need to buy 3 DualSense controllers. 3 DualSense controllers will cost you 210 euros.
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The new DualSense controller is also considered a highlight of the PlayStation 5, as many tests of the PS5 praise the new controller and its many features. You can read here which games support the new features of the DualSense:
Each charging station can charge two DualSense controllers at the same time. If you have a total of four controllers, you will need two stations if you want to charge all controllers simultaneously. The device costs 29.99 € individually.
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Pulse 3D Wireless Headset
With the “Pulse 3D” wireless headset, Sony has introduced its official headset for the PS5. This allows you to use audio features like 3D audio. Alternatively, check out our buying guide where we present the best gaming headsets, including headsets for the PlayStation 5. The Pulse 3D wireless headset costs 99.99 €.
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With the “PS5 Media Remote”, you can control the PS5
PS5 Media Remote
This device is a remote control that lets you easily navigate through the console’s apps. You can directly control Disney+, Netflix, and more, turning your PS5 into a multimedia platform. You pay 29.99 € for the remote control. The PlayStation 5, by the way, launches without an important online streaming service.
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PSVR Bundle
If you want to fully utilize the PlayStation, you can buy a PSVR headset. It is available as a bundle. A sample bundle costs around 270 euros with headset, camera, and game. As for VR technology on the PlayStation, Sonys boss explained it himself.
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This is how much the total PlayStation package would cost you
We list the prices of each item again for you, if you want to buy all official PlayStation devices. We have rounded these to the full euro price:
The PlayStation 5 with the disc drive costs you 500 €.
Three additional DualSense controllers will cost you 210 €.
Two controller charging stations will cost you 60 € together.
The “Pulse 3D” wireless headset costs you 100 €.
The “PS5 Media Remote” control is priced at 30 €.
A PSVR bundle is currently around 270 € (as of 11/18/2020).
If you haven’t gotten a PS5 yet but still want to buy one, you should keep an eye on these retailers tomorrow. Because some retailers are expected to have consoles available for pre-order again at the PS5 release.
What do you think about the official accessories? Is one controller that comes with the PS5 enough for you, or do you need the complete set? Or do you prefer to buy devices from other manufacturers?
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A new trailer for Destiny 2 highlights the race for the first victory in the new raid. And players are already looking forward to the competition.
What kind of trailer is this? The new trailer broadly focuses on the new Deep Stone Crypt – the new raid that will soon open its doors in Destiny 2: Beyond Light.
On November 21 at exactly 7:00 PM, the new, tough challenge begins. Until then, you have time to upgrade your gear, collect new exotics, or get to know the new Stasis class inside and out.
However, the trailer does not directly focus on the raid, but rather on the prestigious race for the “World First” – the epic competition to be the first to successfully complete the raid. You can watch the trailer, which mainly shows scenes from past races, here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbv3hI3RXHg
Fans are looking forward to the World First race – what is it all about?
The trailer, which is likely meant to get players excited about the race for the first victory, seems to be hitting its mark. With over 9,000 thumbs up and only 294 down (current status: November 18, 6:30 PM), the trailer is rated quite positively. And there is also a certain hype noticeable in the comments:
“ITS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR BAYBEE”, shouts user Finn in the comments (via YouTube).
“The raid race is pretty much the only thing that brings the community together for a day – then it gets toxic again,” describes Organicaly (via YouTube).
“I don’t care if you hate Destiny. But the Day One raid race is one of the best gaming experiences there is,” writes user Bruh (via YouTube).
Comments like these are abundant – the raid day could indeed be quite exciting for many players.
How does the race work? The new raid takes place in the Deep Stone Crypt on the frozen moon Europa. The race begins on November 21 at 7:00 PM.
This time, the race will take place in a special competition mode. This mode will be active in the raid for 24 hours and will decrease the power level by 20 points for each activity. Artifact power is disabled, and a power level of 1230 is recommended. Anything above that will not provide advantages in the final battle of the raid.
In Fortnite, you can now receive a cool, free item. This is in collaboration with the “Houseparty” app. We will show you which item it is and how you can unlock it.
What kind of item is it? Players can now unlock a cool weapon skin for free. This can then be used to decorate various weapons in the game.
The name of the weapon skin is “Rainbow Mist” and it lives up to its appearance. The weapon skin consists of stripes in various bright colors of the rainbow. It is particularly suitable if you want to add a bit of color to your favorite weapon in Fortnite.
Here is what the rainbow weapon skin looks like:
How to unlock the weapon skin
What do you need to do? There are 2 different ways to unlock the reward. The methods vary between platforms. Here’s what you need to do:
For PC, PS4, and PS5: Link your Houseparty account with your Epic account (you’ll also need an iOS or Android device with the Houseparty app installed)
For all other platforms: Play 5 rounds with friends between November 20 at 6:00 AM and November 27 at 5:59 AM
For the first option, you need to download the Houseparty app on your iOS or Android device. The app is free, but you will need to create an account.
You can then choose whether to add friends or connect more social networks. Link your account with Fortnite there. This is how it should look:
Once you have linked both accounts, you will receive the free weapon skin. However, keep in mind that it may take some time for the item to appear in the game.
Now there is another feature with the app that players can use in Fortnite. You can now literally see your friends in Fortnite when you are connected to them in the Houseparty app. So you can not only talk to each other but also visually see each other’s reactions.
For more information about the new feature and how you can use it, check out the official Epic Games site.
Have you always wanted to see your friends during a match? The new Houseparty feature makes it possible
The streaming platform Twitch now offers streamers a direct way to purchase the “Affiliate” status. Until now, streamers needed a certain number of viewers for this status, but now only 5 $.
What is this status? It’s about the “Affiliate” status (a person who belongs to someone): This is the first official “rank” that one can earn as an ordinary person in collaboration with Twitch.
Those who are an Affiliate can start making money with Twitch. They can receive subscriptions, use the currency “Bits” or other features.
The “Affiliate” rank is the preliminary stage to the coveted “Partner rank.”
To become an Affiliate with Twitch, one must actually meet 4 criteria (via twitch.tv). One must
have 50 followers
have streamed for 500 minutes
have been live on 7 days
have reached an average of 3 concurrent viewers
Only then is one qualified to become an “Affiliate”. At first glance, this does not seem like much, but streaming 500 minutes is still quite a task, and with the huge competition, it’s not that easy to entertain 3 concurrent viewers if you can’t just talk your mom, dad, and grandparents into watching.
In any case, the “Affiliate” rank is the first hurdle that the hopeful up-and-coming streamer must overcome before fame and fortune await him or her.
Company offers $5 for Affiliate rank and thousands of songs
How is the status available now? Twitch has a new partner, the site “Monstercat,” a music service. Anyone who subscribes there for $5 per month can claim the “Twitch Affiliate” status after 30 days.
The Monstercat service gives streamers the opportunity to use “thousands of high-quality songs” in live streams, as the company itself states.
This is the criticism of the action: The action has a certain aftertaste. Because even though one only needs a few viewers for the Affiliate status, this is still a strange business practice.
Twitch is selling something that one should actually earn, something that thousands of streamers worldwide have already worked for. Furthermore, someone is now profiting from Twitch’s poor handling of the “copyright crisis”.
Thus, Twitch also now has a model where users “have to spend money to make money” – this is generally viewed critically. Because there is no guarantee that a streamer will recoup the $5 he is initially investing.
“Isn’t this a little bit not good, a little bit nasty, a little bit exploitative? It’s depressing that the platform sees a huge problem for streamers and considers it an opportunity to squeeze money out instead of something it needs to help with.” (via Twitter)
“This looks incredibly unfair for all the people who had to work hard to become affiliates, and I think it diminishes the value of being an affiliate when you can just buy in.” (via Twitter)
The problems with the music industry have been bothering streamers for a few days now. Female streamers have begun to protest against Twitch’s advice to “just mute the music in-game” by following precisely that advice.
Pokémon GO is getting a ton of new content with the new update. This includes the “seasons,” which will soon be introduced into the game.
What are the seasons? Adapted to the four seasons of the real world, Pokémon GO will change every three months starting from December 1st with the new update. Depending on whether it is currently spring, summer, autumn, or winter where you are, you will find different content in Pokémon GO.
This relates, for example, to the spawns. Some Pokémon will be more common in summer than in winter. Also, the eggs will hide different monsters depending on the season. Even among the individual Pokémon, there can be differences: for example, Sesokitz appears in different forms depending on the season.
The seasons are not the same everywhere in the world, but vary locally. In the northern and southern hemispheres, there will always be different Pokémon. During the first season starting from December 1st, you will find summer monsters like Flampion in the southern hemisphere, while winter monsters will be roaming in the northern hemisphere.
Seasons affect events, mega Pokémon, and PvP
This is how the seasons affect things: Aside from the spawns, the seasons will also be noticeable in other ways. In-game events are supposed to be seasonally themed starting from the update – and the megas will also change slightly.
On one hand, there will be different mega raids in your region depending on the season. Additionally, certain mega monsters will receive a CP boost and should be more frequently available. How exactly that will work has not yet been revealed by Niantic.
Depending on the season, there will be different mega raids
“Festive Season” kicks things off
This is how it starts in December: The GO Beyond update launches on December 1st, coinciding with the Christmas season. Appropriately, the “festive season” will be the first season in Pokémon GO. How exactly it will be structured is still open – however, it is clear that it will bring the first monsters from Generation 6 into the game. Thus, you will be able to collect monsters from the Kalos region for the first time during the festive season.
In addition, there will be several events that will also include monsters from other regions. At the very end of the festive season, a new system for worldwide events is supposed to be introduced. What exactly this will look like is also still unknown – but the start time is likely to be around March 1, 2021. One thing is certain, though, there will soon be a new maximum level.
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All beginnings are difficult, and this applies to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. However, once you have fought through the introduction, you can expect many hours of sweaty fun in multiplayer. MeinMMO shows you a loadout for your first attempts in the current CoD.
What is this about? In the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, you need to unlock many of the weapons and equipment through level progressions. From your unlocks, you then create so-called “loadouts”, in English “classes”.
You even have predefined loadouts for the first 4 levels. These are standard classes that you cannot customize. Only at level 4 do you unlock this option and can create your own loadouts. From this point, this article comes into play. MeinMMO shows and explains a strong loadout for the first few hours and beyond.
Beginner Guide – Loadout for Multiplayer Starters
If you are completely new to Call of Duty, start a match against bots. Go to multiplayer mode, and in the modes, you will see the option “Against Bots” at the bottom. Select the game mode “Free for All” and set the bot difficulty to “Recruit”. This will start a “Everyone vs Everyone” match with NPCs that have a very high reaction time to you.
Practice with the controls and shoot your first CoD soldiers down. You should also adjust your game settings. Cold War, for example, has a pre-set blur filter that you should definitely disable in PvP. Here’s the guide for optimal settings in Cold War.
However, you will not earn experience points in bot modes. Once you have familiarized yourself with the controls, start the real PvP modes and go hunting for kills and XP. For your first rounds, use the standard class with the XM4 rifle. This is a strong assault rifle that will serve you well until level 4. Once you reach level 4, you can access your own loadouts.
Which weapon is best for beginners? For a good start, use the XM4, which you already know from the standard class. You will find it among the assault rifles.
If you have used the XM4 for your first 4 ranks, you will have unlocked a few attachments that you can immediately equip. Because not only does your account have a level (military ranks), but the weapons also have their own levels in Cold War (weapon level).
Why the XM4? Assault rifles are usually the all-rounders among CoD weapons. They are competitive at short distances and offer enough range to shoot enemies at greater distances. The XM4 is a great example of a balanced weapon that allows you to blow away your opponent at any distance.
However, there are weapon classes that are designed for certain ranges. All this is balanced by the aim-down-sight time (the time needed to aim), damage, and damage range so that each weapon class and the individual weapons are unique and come with their own advantages and disadvantages.
Assault rifles are the all-rounders
SMGs have a short range with high damage and are fast
Marksman rifles offer single fire or bursts with high range
Light MGs resemble assault rifles but have large magazines and are slower
Sniper rifles offer single-shot and high range
Start with an assault rifle and over time try other weapon classes as well. This way, you will find out which playstyle suits you best and learn how to counter other playstyles – such as the quickscope style.
The XM4 is a strong starter weapon available to you from level 4.
XM4 setup for beginners
Which attachments fit the XM4 for starters? Attachment combinations are referred to as “setups” in Cold War. When you select a weapon in your loadout, you will see the “Gunsmith” tile next to it.
Here, you can further customize your weapon with unlocked attachments and see exactly what changes to your rifle. You can equip a maximum of 5 attachments, including sights for better aiming, grips for more control, or ammo attachments that increase your magazine size or adjust reloading. With each weapon level, you gain access to another attachment. These attachments for the XM4 should be the ones you take initially:
Sight: Millstop Reflex – Level 2
Muzzle: Muzzle Brake 5.56 – Level 3
Under-barrel: Foregrip – Level 6
Magazine: 40-Round – Level 7
Grip: Tape Grip – Level 8
This setup offers you improved recoil control, a larger magazine, and even a small boost to your aim-down-sight time. A sight can also sometimes work wonders if you struggle with the iron sights.
In the Gunsmith, you can view the details of values when selecting attachments.
The best secondary weapons to start
Which secondary weapon should I carry at the beginning? Here, choose either a pistol or a rocket launcher.
Why a pistol? A secondary pistol can help you when your primary weapon runs out of ammunition, but you still have an angry enemy in front of you.
However, especially when starting, such mechanics are hard to implement because you have to think of so many other things that become automatic over time.
If you need a few more bullets, take the 1911 pistol with you. You don’t need attachments at the beginning because it’s all about finishing off a nearby opponent when your primary runs out of steam. However, you can equip attachments as you unlock them.
Also interesting: With smaller weapons, you generally run faster. If you want to get somewhere quickly, switch to a pistol or knife, and you will noticeably move faster.
The pistol is your ace in the hole when the primary weapon trump card is not enough.
Why a rocket launcher? With the “Cigma 2” launcher, you get a homing rocket launcher right from the start, with which you can support your team from the beginning. If you hear in the match that something hostile is in the air, switch to the launcher and target the enemy aircraft.
The Cigma’s favorite dish: reconnaissance planes. It sometimes happens that you down more than 5 enemy reconnaissance planes per match. This brings great points and you immediately become a valuable member of your team.
Rocket launchers are generally an unpopular secondary weapon class and target large scorestreaks; one must either switch loadouts upon death or rely on diligent launchers. Especially when starting, you should take on this role, as it also brings good experience points. For tips on how to earn more XP in Cold War, check here.
Rocket launchers are the natural enemies of vehicles and scorestreaks.
The best equipment to start
In Black Ops Cold War, equipment includes your primary and tactical equipment, as well as field upgrades. At the start, your selection is not particularly large, as you will unlock these gadgets gradually.
Tactical equipment: At level 7, you unlock “Stimulant”. This is a med-pack that starts your healing when your health has suffered a bit. Inject yourself with the little syringe to get back in action quickly. This is a very powerful tactical equipment but requires some practice to always remember when it’s important. The Stimulant also recharges after use.
The stimulant helps with survival and recharges.
Primary equipment: At the beginning, you have a frag grenade here. When you press the throw button, it takes 3 seconds for it to explode. But you can also “cook” it. Hold the button down, and you won’t throw the grenade immediately, but the timer will still run. This way, you can achieve powerful and satisfying kills when you throw a perfectly timed grenade into a horde of enemies.
Generally, all primary equipment have their justification and do a good job. At level 12, for example, you get C4 that you can even detonate manually at the push of a button. This allows for exciting tactics but is also harder to handle. Try experimenting a bit here.
All primary equipment is fun – if you know how to handle it.
Field upgrades: Field upgrades are not available with every life, unlike primary and tactical equipment. They recharge slowly and can then be used. After that, they recharge again.
At level 4, you get your first gadget here, and it’s a really good one: the proximity mine. You simply place the device somewhere on the map where you expect enemies, and any opponent who gets too close will be blown up.
With a good reaction, you can avoid the mine, but it can still be good for an unexpected kill or to secure an area behind you. Because even if it gets shot, you receive a small notification in your HUD and know where an enemy is located.
Once you’ve gotten the hang of it, the scorestreaks become interesting. At first, you are limited to 3 here: reconnaissance plane, supplies, and attack helicopter. But this selection increases over time, and in the end, you will have 16 different war equipment available to you. You can find an overview of the best scorestreaks with tips here. You don’t choose scorestreaks in your loadout but in the equipment menu.
Once you have leveled up a few stages, take a look at your “Extras”. These are the colored symbols under your equipment. These so-called “Perks” give you additional abilities that provide you with strong bonuses. However, you only unlock new extras slowly. At level 14, “Wildcards” will be added, which change certain conditions of your loadout and allow you to carry 2 primary weapons, for example. Here’s more information on strong perks and wildcards.
The technician is a strong perk if you have a rocket launcher in your pocket.
With each new level for your account or weapons, you will unlock new equipment and gadgets that help you in the battle for the top of the leaderboard. Always check what you unlock here, and get an overview before you leave the game at the end of your session.
Unreviewed Frontsplitters are important items in Final Fantasy XIV 5.35, and here you can find out how to quickly obtain a lot of them.
The southern front of Bozja is the latest addition that came with patch 5.35.
With this update, the FFXIV team released a new item called the Bozjan Earring, which can be unlocked after reviewing 1,000 forgotten fragments in Bozja’s Southern Front.
This item increases the experience you earn with each job below level 80, allowing you to level up faster.
To effectively farm these fragments, you must first pay attention to the weather.
In fact, depending on the current weather, some elementals will appear at the front, and so far, this is the fastest way I know to obtain the Unreviewed Frontsplitters.
These elementals appear as follows:
Wind elementals in windy weather
Thunder elementals during thunderstorms
Earth elementals in sandstorms
Water elementals during rain
Each of the three sections of the Bozja front has its own elementals. For example, you can find thunder elementals in the southern section when dark clouds gather at these coordinates: X: 35 Y: 29.
Please note that these elementals are rank 5 and can deal a lot of damage if you go there unprepared.
With this method, you should be able to quickly obtain a lot of forgotten fragments.
David Beckham will soon be officially available as an Icon in FIFA 21. And the best part: You can simply get the legendary free-kick taker.
This is David Beckham: The Englishman is likely known even to those who have little to no interest in football. The Englishman had an illustrious career and became an icon even outside the football field.
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Whether as part of the England national team or at Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, or Paris Saint-Germain – Beckham always made headlines. Especially his artistically taken free kicks are likely to have remained in everyone’s memory. And even in FIFA 21, they are expected to become a real weapon.
After previous leaks hinted that Beckham was coming, it is now official: The Englishman will be part of the FIFA series again.
Beckham is available as a special gift in FUT and Volta
This is what the cards will look like – but still without stats
How Beckham comes to FIFA 21: The midfielder will receive multiple versions like all other icons. However, the exact stats are still not officially known and are to be announced on November 27.
It is official, however, that you can easily get him in a unique variant for your team. This is evident from the official statement, which states:
“To celebrate his return to the game, everyone who plays FIFA 21 until January 15, 2021, will receive a unique, untradeable David Beckham item in FIFA Ultimate Team and as a Volta Groundbreaker – starting from December 15, 2020.”
Statement from EA Sports, translated from English
You can get this special card for free Source: EA Sports
The special card will be untradeable, thus not suitable for trading. It is a special card that is meant to commemorate his Real Madrid debut in the 2003/2004 season. Starting from December 15, you can simply get it for free if you play FIFA 21 until January 21, 2021.
This is not quite enough yet: Additionally, the cover of the standard edition, which is currently available for purchase in the PS and XBOX store, will temporarily replace Kylian Mbappé with David Beckham. The first two icon cards of Beckham are also supposed to come to FUT in December and be available in packs.
With Beckham, a true legend joins the current icon roster in FIFA 21. Currently, they can still not be obtained through Icon Swaps – but those will also begin soon. At the moment, however, players are a bit worried about the legend swap.
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You want to stream from home and are looking for the right equipment? MeinMMO presents you with gear that you should consider if you want to stream.
Whether for home office, streaming, or pure gaming, everyone needs the right equipment if they want to have a streaming room.
What do you actually need to build a good streaming room? We present to you five essential things that everyone should have if they want to stream.
We take you on a journey through the virtual streaming room of MeinMMO and show you what our streaming room looks like.
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Camera
For this, you need the following accessories: Let’s start with the camera. You don’t just want to stream your game, but also communicate with your viewers, friends, or colleagues. But they should also be able to see you, right? A good camera is essential. We present you with three cameras from different price ranges.
Low Price Range: Dericam Webcam, 1080P Full HD Webcam with Microphone
The “Dericam Webcam” offers you Full HD resolution and can connect via USB to various devices. You can use the camera on Windows, your Mac, or Android. The viewing angle is 80 degrees and should be sufficient for most applications. It also has a built-in microphone, but we would recommend an external microphone.
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Mid Price Range: Logitech C920 HD PRO Webcam
The C920 from Logitech is a good camera in the mid-price segment. The camera uses a fixed clamp mount and provides its own software to adjust resolution, color tone, and other settings. The image delivers good detail accuracy but struggles in low light conditions, resulting in strong noise in the image.
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High Price Range: Logitech Brio ULTRA-HD PRO Webcam
A camera in the high price segment is the Logitech Brio ULTRA-HD PRO Webcam. This is used by many well-known streamers like Ninja or Tfue on Twitch (via Prosettings.com). The camera offers many extensive settings, is compatible with USB 2.0 and USB-C, and also includes a carrying case. Logitech’s Brio also supports HDR and features a 4K image sensor.
The camera costs over 200 euros, but Logitech’s Brio offers you an enormous range.
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Microphone
For this, you need the following accessories: We want our viewers to hear us while gaming, because speech is an important part of gaming. And for that, you need a good microphone. We present you with four microphones that you should consider.
Blue Yeti X World of Warcraft Edition Professional Streaming USB Microphone
This is a professional microphone in the WoW design. MeinMMO tested the microphone. The microphone offers excellent craftsmanship and good sound quality. If you are looking for a high-quality microphone for streams or gaming, you will find it in this microphone.
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Blue Microphones Yeti X Professional USB Microphone for Gaming
If you are looking for a strong microphone but find World of Warcraft annoying, there is also a cheaper variant of the microphone without the WoW flair. If you just want a good microphone that impresses with clean craftsmanship and clear speech, you can also consider the cheaper variant of the Blue microphone.
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Expensive Alternative: Elgato Wave:3
In a similar price range as the Blue Microphones Yeti X is the Elgato Wave: 3. This is a convincing microphone for streaming and podcasts. It offers many features and technical aids such as the low-cut filter that reduces low frequencies.
The Wave 3 is primarily aimed at streamers or users who talk a lot. Background noise is audible and can be perceived as disturbing. However, if you are looking for a good microphone with good sound quality and many features, you will find it here.
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Best Budget Microphone: HyperX SoloCast
If you don’t want to spend too much money on a microphone but still don’t want to compromise on decent quality for your listeners, you can also opt for the HyperX SoloCast. This is an inexpensive microphone for under 100 euros that still offers decent sound quality. The stand is flexible, and you only need to connect the microphone to your PC – then you can start recording.
According to PCGamer, the microphone is considered one of the best microphones for streamers, thanks to its very good sound quality and ease of plug-and-play. However, the microphone offers significantly fewer features than the more expensive competition.
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Microphone with XLR: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 3rd Gen Audio Interface
If you prefer to use XLR instead of USB, Focusrite offers a comprehensive package. With a microphone, headphones, and cables, the Scarlett 2i2 Studio has everything you need to operate. The operation is also easy. Soundandrecording.de praises the very good price/performance ratio, especially due to the extensive equipment and good sound. Beginners who use an XLR microphone for the first time will find a comprehensive package for entry.
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Keys to Control the Stream
For this, you need the following accessories: You want to not only chat with your friends or viewers but also coordinate many things at the same time? This is where so-called “Stream Decks” come in. They make your life easier, and you can coordinate many things simultaneously during the stream. They are a real multitasking aid. We present you with two options.
LogiLink: Illuminated One-Hand Gaming Keyboard with Ergonomic Palm Rest
The device from LogiLink is more of an external mini-keyboard than a true stream deck. If you have never worked with external keyboards or decks, you can find a test device here for little money with which you can try out external, programmable devices. If you don’t like it, your expenses will be limited.
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Elgato Stream Deck Live Content Creation Controller
The expensive and professional alternative is the “Stream Deck” from the manufacturer Elgato. They have found a niche for their devices. The device offers you extensive functionality and good craftsmanship for around 150 euros. You can control the light, switch camera angles, or start different programs using the buttons. Much of this can be configured even more precisely using the proprietary software. If you are looking for very comprehensive options for your streaming room, you should take a look at Elgato’s “Stream Deck”.
By the way, Elgato’s “Stream Deck” is available with 6, 15, and 32 keys.
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In the next section, we will turn to another important area: Lighting.
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For this, you need the following accessories: Lighting also plays an important role in streaming. You want to see enough yourself, but your face should also stand out well in the stream. It’s unfortunate if your face is half-covered by shadows.
Elgato Key Light
With the Key Light, manufacturer Elgato offers a professional lighting option for your setup. The device is designed for desktop use and provides you with balanced light for your desk. You can also control the lighting via an app on PC or mobile device. If you own an Elgato “Stream Deck”, you can also control the lighting through it. The downside: The device costs around 200 euros.
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Affordable Alternative: Neewer Dimmable Bi-Color LED
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Capture Card for the Console
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AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini 1080p60 Capture Card
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Destiny 2 has once again killed a character that played a larger role in the game, but was then disposed of in a blog post without showing its end in the game. This time, it is Sagira, the ghost of “Osiris.” Players got to know her in 2017.
Who is dying? Sagira, the ghost of Osiris, is dying. The character played a larger role in the DLC “Curse of Osiris” in December 2017.
Osiris is somewhat of a superstar in the world of Destiny and Sagira was his “partner and companion.” Ghosts are essential for Guardians; they assist them in the daily tasks of Guardian life: they open gates, crack codes, and revive the dead zombies repeatedly when they are taken down by aliens or “the Architects.”
Sagira – a pretty hot ghost.
Players got to know Sagira during the “Year 1” events of Destiny 2. The AI even temporarily took over the player’s ghost and evolved into one of the characters that players got to know better.
Sagira was also popular because she was voiced by Morena Baccarin, an actress known from Deadpool or the series Firefly.
This is how Sagira died: The end of Sagira is described in a blog post on Bungie’s website “Sacrifice.” The longer short story tells about the last moments of Sagira’s existence, where she sacrifices herself to save Osiris (via bungie.net).
So many unlived moments, lost amidst the moments of necessity for action. He wished Sagira was not here to see him die. His faithful companion. His guiding starlight. His hope, his humanity. “Sagira. In so many lives we had, … you were always my better self.”
His light dims.
“Osiris, why do you never listen to me?” She unfolds right before him.
“What do you mean d–“
“Be quiet! Listen to my words!” Light illuminates her iris. “Great things lie ahead of you. Do not lose hope in the darkness.” She shines.
Osiris whispers the word as if he could stop it: “No.” He would understand it in time. She had seen it.
Blinding light breaks forth from Sagira’s core and she shatters into pieces. A wave of light floods the chasm. Her sacrifice wipes out any trace of Xivu Arath’s presence. The seal: erased. The kryptolith that enabled her projection: destroyed.
Osiris gasps. Alone.
The protection of Sagira’s light persists for days in the shadow of the pyramid.
Short story “Sacrifice 2”
In Destiny 2 itself, there is a brief reference to Sagira, where you can hear a message from Osiris seeking vengeance for Sagira.
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This is the criticism of Bungie: On reddit there is criticism of the death of Sagira, as they killed a beloved character from the Destiny story “off-screen” and thus deprives players of a valuable emotional moment.
Furthermore, Sagira’s death would also have important consequences: Without his ghost, Osiris, the most powerful Warlock in the universe, is no longer a Guardian and cannot use the Light, explains a fan. That is a “big deal.”
It is speculated that the unceremonious exit of Sagira may be due to Bungie not being able to get voice actress Morena Baccarin to voice Sagira again. But even then, Bungie should have found a better solution, it is believed on reddit.
In any case, some players wished for a cutscene at the end of Sagira’s story. That would have been fitting for such a character and would have achieved the necessary value.
This is generally a constant criticism of Destiny 2: It is said that too much is told “in lore tabs” and too little in the game itself. This criticism now focuses on poor Sagira.
With the story of Beyond Light, Bungie actually proved that it can also be done differently.
The strange thing is that Destiny 2 faced criticism for the same issue in September 2020: There, too, the fates of important characters that players had grown fond of were briefly handled in blog posts.
Bungie quickly dismissed 3 former contacts of the Guardians in preparation for Beyond Light:
AMD has today started selling its RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT. However, the graphics card sold out shortly after because people rushed for the offer.But why is the demand so huge? Nvidia’s RTX 3080 also plays a role here.
Just at the end of October, AMD announced its new graphics cards, the RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT. Today, on November 18, 2020, the sale of the graphics cards has started. However, the sale is anything but smooth. In the subreddit and on Twitter, many users are looking for available graphics cards.
What time does the sale start? Since November 18, 2020, at 3 PM CET, the cards AMD Radeon 6800 and 6800 XT are available.
If you are interested in the RX 6800 or RX 6800 XT, we list all the shops where you can buy the graphics cards.
AMD RX 6800 is sold out – What’s going on?
Here’s why the graphics card is in such demand: AMD presented its new graphics cards as strong competition to Nvidia’s RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 and is said to outperform them in terms of performance. Many users wanted to buy an RTX 3080, but it was sold out within moments.
For many users, AMD’s announcement was therefore a suitable alternative, as the presentation sounds like a lot of power for a fair price. Nvidia’s sales chaos with the RTX 3080 created a cheap opportunity for competitor AMD to catch up in the GPU market. However, it currently does not look like AMD is faring any better than Nvidia in August 2020.
This table fueled interest in AMD’s new graphics cards; Source: Twitter.com
This is what the testers say: And the first tests now confirm the high performance of the RX 6800 (XT). Our colleagues from GameStar write that AMD’s new graphics cards are finally competitive in the high-end sector again. It is not surprising that the demand is so extraordinarily strong.
What is the current situation? Images in the AMD subreddit show how people are camping outside electronics stores overnight and queueing to get one of the few available cards. This reminds us of the user who waited for hours for his PS4.
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In the USA, there are also disputes in the sales queues, as many already realize that not everyone will go home with a new graphics card. At the “Micro Center” in Tustin, for example, the police had to intervene (via reddit).
This is how the interested parties see it: Meanwhile, there are also some users who say that AMD has missed its big chance to acquire and satisfy Nvidia’s angry customers. AMD had seen the problems that arise when there are not enough graphics cards for the interested parties.
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Where can you buy AMD’s RX 6800? First retailer speaks up
This is what a retailer says: Meanwhile, the American retailer B&H has spoken up and published a statement. They explain that the quantity is extremely limited and they do not know how many are available.
They wrote:
Unfortunately, the availability of the RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT is extraordinarily limited. At this time, B&H does not know when and to what extent we can offer a product for sale. To avoid disappointing customers, we have decided not to accept pre-orders or orders for these cards. We do not know and therefore are unable to provide a date or time when these items can be offered for sale.
Even though the availability of AMD graphics cards is also low, it ultimately has a huge advantage for all players. Because for those looking for an upgrade, the selection will now be larger, as they do not have to buy only Nvidia:
In preparation for the big update in Pokémon GO, the Friendship Event starts today, November 18th, and it is worth it!
When does the Friendship Event take place? As Niantic announced, the big Friendship Event will begin today, Wednesday, November 18th at 10 PM.
It is supposed to prepare you for the upcoming “Pokémon GO Beyond” update – and will last for 12 days accordingly. It ends on November 30th at 10 PM, just one day before the start of the big update.
During these 12 days, you can primarily work on two areas: Friendship levels and experience points. You can find out what the event entails here.
What does the event bring? As part of the GO Beyond update, a new level cap with level 50 will be introduced. But reaching level 40 can take quite a while. The event is the perfect time to earn experience points and make the path to level 40 a bit shorter.
Here you get more XP: Generally, during the event period and beyond, you will receive twice as much XP for catching Pokémon. That’s quite a boost that you can temporarily enhance with a lucky egg. And it even lasts until December 31st.
At the same time, you will receive more XP than usual after raid battles. You can also further assist with a lucky egg here.
Additionally, you can look forward to the following bonuses regarding your Pokémon GO friendships. The friendship level increases faster during the event if you:
Open gifts. You can also open more gifts per day than usual
Trade Pokémon
Engage in raids, gyms, or battles with each other
By trading, you can increase your friends’ level
Moreover, you will receive an attack bonus in raids with friends. This applies even if you use remote raid passes and act together. Therefore, you can also participate in the event from home without going out with friends.
Why the friendship level is important: Besides various bonuses, the friendship level is also a good XP source on the way to level 40. Because increases in friends’ level also grant you significant experience points. If you reach the “Ultra Friend” level while activating a lucky egg, you get a whopping 100,000 XP, and for “Best Friends” even 200,000.
Lastly, Niantic also announced a small bonus if you reach level 40 this year (before December 31st at 11:59 PM). You will then receive not only the level 40 medal but also a limited research task that rewards you with a Gyarados hat.
With Shadowlands, a new, unique feature enters World of Warcraft: Covenants. The choice should be more or less binding, and each Covenant has its own advantages. Choosing could therefore become tricky. MeinMMO helps you with some questions to make your decision.
What are Covenants? In the new, major feature in the upcoming expansion Shadowlands, you choose which of the four factions you join and help. The options are:
Kyrian
Venthyr
Night Fae
Nekrolords
Each of these factions has its own role in the Shadowlands, its own tasks, rewards, and connections to players or famous characters from WoW. In our overview article, you will find everything you need to know about Covenants in Shadowlands.
Why should I join a Covenant? The Covenants are not just a story decision. They also influence how you play. For example, you receive special cosmetics, mounts, and companions with each Covenant, as well as special quests to further increase your reputation with the respective Covenant. Covenants even determine how you die.
Even more importantly, each Covenant rewards you with two abilities: one Covenant ability for all followers and one ability that is specifically suited to your class. This means that depending on your class and specialization, a particular Covenant may be better or worse. Additionally, there are Soulbinds, which make you even stronger and currently make a Covenant the top choice for many experts.
Should I only go by what benefits me the most? No. Enjoyment of the game is much more important. Even I, as a progress raider, have been told by my raid leader that we should play what we want, not what might make us a few percentage points better.
This hurdle is one that few groups will fail, as good teamwork and mastery of the class have a greater impact. The Covenants are only relevant for “min-maxing”. However, it may happen that in group searches phrases like “No more Venthyr” are thrown around. A solid, well-coordinated group of friends or acquaintances is truly worth its weight in gold.
The choice of a Covenant is relatively binding, and switching is said to take a lot of time and come with several drawbacks. This causes some criticism in advance. However, Blizzard has already confirmed that they will not pull the “emergency brake”. The Covenants are thus coming as they are planned.
Covenant Quiz – Which Covenant suits me?
This is how you participate: Since the commitment to a Covenant is relatively permanent, you should make your choice as accurately as possible. However, it is important that you can identify with the Covenant, as enjoyment of the game takes precedence. If you do not enjoy what you are playing, you usually do not play for long.
Therefore, we have prepared 13 questions for you to find out which Covenant might suit you best. If you know the Covenants, some answers could already reveal where they lead. So answer honestly based on your feelings, not necessarily based on the desired Covenant.
Once you have selected and clicked or tapped an answer, it is logged in. So make sure to select the desired answer immediately. If you want to repeat the quiz, just refresh the page.
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What is your result? Does it match your expectations and the way you want to play? Or are you choosing something else? Let us know in the comments!
If none of the Covenants appeal to you, you could also imitate a player who disagreed with Sylvanas’s actions in Battle for Azeroth. He simply ignored the story of WoW for four years. So if you don’t want to decide because nothing suits you, that’s also possible – though it might get quite lonely eventually.
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A YouTuber brings home his digital edition of the new PS5 console in a video and unsuccessfully searches for a disc slot. He ends up destroying the console and returns it to the GameStop store to demand his money back.
After the pre-orders for the PS5 went live online, the console sold out extremely quickly at most retailers. Although there were temporary new batches, they also disappeared quickly.
Many fans were therefore unable to secure a PS5 and now have to wait for restocks. The YouTuber group Mega64 has completely destroyed a PS5 in their latest video to deliver a show to their viewers.
This is what happens in the video: The video starts with one of the Mega64 YouTubers buying the console at GameStop and bringing it home. Once there, he plugs it in and unsuccessfully tries to shove the disc of the game Demon’s Souls inside.
However, since his PS5 is a digital edition, it obviously doesn’t work. Throughout the video, the YouTuber attempts several different “methods” to get the disc into the console, which completely dirties the device. Since none of that works, in the end, he takes a hammer and strikes a hole in the PS5, where the disc is then jammed in.
When the destroyed device then doesn’t work, the YouTuber “loses it” and finally dismantles it with a saw. He then brings it back to GameStop. You can watch the destruction for yourself here:
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The GameStop employee is completely shocked and tries to explain to the YouTuber that he won’t receive a refund for this. The video ends with the YouTuber seemingly receiving an Xbox Series S as a replacement.
Shock videos are not uncommon on YouTube
This is what lies behind it: The video was obviously not meant to be taken too seriously. The YouTube channel where it was uploaded belongs to a trio of content creators who produce sketches, gaming podcasts, and short films.
The YouTuber knows that his version of the PS5 does not have a disc slot. The whole thing is a show created for the amusement of the viewers.
In fact, the video has 154,5297 views (as of 18.11.2020, 15:40) which is many times more views than most videos on the channel, which range between 11,000 and 37,000 views.
A quick search on YouTube reveals several videos in which expensive consoles are smashed.
Such “destruction videos” are also not uncommon on YouTube. They are meant to elicit shocked, horrified, or amused reactions from viewers and often work well, as evidenced by the success of the Mega64 video.
The YouTubers are actually not the first to come up with the idea of smashing one of the next-gen consoles. YouTuber Playinrock124, for example, has uploaded videos on his channel in which he destroys both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X.
The consoles are not the only devices that have to face destruction in such videos. TVs and other expensive technology also get damaged.
Find more crazy stories on YouTube and Twitch here:
This is how the viewers react: Although the video was obviously created humorously, opinions among viewers are strongly divided. Part of the users in the now over 2,000 comments celebrate the action and find the humor well executed.
Some users join in and complain about the poor service of Sony or share that they had the same problem with their console:
I had the same problem! Thanks for telling the truth! This is the last time Sony gets my money!
GregsGadgets on YouTube
But there are also voices that do not find the action particularly funny. In the comments under the video and on Twitter, many users expressed that the video is genuinely painful to watch.
Especially because the PS5 is currently sold out worldwide and it has been impossible for many to get a console, users find the destruction unamusing. Therefore, there were also some angry and incredulous comments about the destruction of the PS5:
Did you really just break a PS5 for a dumb video?
Descendant of Kraff on YouTube
However, currently, positive reactions prevail when looking at the ratings of the video. As of today (18.11.2020 at 15:40), there are 9,180 thumbs up, while 5,245 thumbs down are shown.
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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