In a few days, the PS5 will be released in the first countries and on November 19th also in Germany. However, during the first time, you need to manage your storage well, especially when it comes to games specifically for the PS5. It simply does not make sense to buy an SSD for the PS5. Sony also advises against it.
Why should we wait? As Sony revealed in an extensive FAQ about the PS5, the use of an external hard drive for the PS5 is limited:
You will not be able to store PS5 games on an external USB drive at launch. This will be added later.
In the future, PS5 games will not be playable from any external drive.
What should work in the future is connecting an M.2 SSD drive, which will allow you to store and play PS5 titles. However, this feature will come later and will require specific requirements.
For you, this initially means that you have to store all PS5 games on your internal hard drive. However, the internal hard drive offers only about 667 GB of storage (via GamePro).
What does Sony say about the situation? In the FAQ, Sony emphasizes that you should not purchase an M.2 SSD for now:
No. At the moment, we recommend waiting to purchase M.2 SSD drives intended for use with the PS5 console.
We will release more details about recommended drives in the future. The M.2 SSD storage functionality will be added after launch with an upcoming system software update for the PS5.
What is special about this type of hard drive? M.2 SSDs are particularly fast drives typically connected via PCI-Express.
They do not use the common SATA connections, which are used for other internal hard drives. The current SATA-3 standard allows a transfer rate of 6 Gbit/s. However, higher rates are possible with PCI-Express.
It is currently known that the PS5 supports PCI Express 4.0. You can find all further information about the SSDs for PS5 here:
Does the recommendation also apply to other SSDs? In principle, you can also connect external SSDs that rely on a USB connection. However, you will not be able to store PS5 games on these at launch. This feature is supposed to come later.
Currently, to play PS5 titles, you will necessarily need an M.2 SSD.
How long should you wait to buy an SSD? According to Sony, you should wait until the storage functionality is added with a future patch and until the exact requirements of the hard drive are established.
When Sony shares this information is currently unknown.
What about games for the PS4? For games from the predecessor PS4, the above-mentioned restrictions do not apply.
There, you can use any SSD with a USB connection, connect it to the PS5, and even launch games directly from the external hard drive.
The memory card from Seagate for the Xbox Series X|S.
While Sony cannot currently provide exact information, the competition from Microsoft has already introduced an officially supported storage expansion. This is an SSD hard drive with 1 TB of storage, which has raised eyebrows with its price but has convinced me:
In Pokémon GO, the spotlight hour with Jigglypuff starts today, November 10th. During the event, you can expect an XP bonus.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, there is a spotlight hour in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a special Pokémon is in focus, as determined by Niantic. This species appears more frequently in the wild and is accompanied by a bonus.
Please note that there is currently a risk of contracting the coronavirus. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding crowds.
All information about the spotlight hour with Jigglypuff
When does the event start? It starts at the usual event time at 6:00 PM local time. The event will be active for one hour and should end at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are active? You will see a lot more Jigglypuff in the wild. That is the experience we have from previous events of this kind.
Additionally, there is a bonus on the experience points you earn. For catching Pokémon, you will receive double XP.
Is there shiny Jigglypuff? Yes, the shiny form of Jigglypuff has been in the game for some time now. If you are lucky, you may find shinies of this kind during the spotlight hour.
You can clearly recognize the shiny form of Jigglypuff by its green eyes
Who is the bonus good for? Everyone who has not yet reached level 40 should catch Pokémon vigorously during this event. Keep in mind that the double XP applies not only to catches of Jigglypuff but to all Pokémon caught during the event time. This makes it easy to boost your XP account.
In the future, there could be even more XP for catching Pokémon – and all without an event. Selected trainers in the game are currently participating in tests that grant them more experience points for usual actions in the game.
What else is happening in November? This month is full of events in Pokémon GO. Two community days, many different raid bosses, and more spotlight hours are upcoming. Here are the most important events in November for Pokémon GO.
So make sure to keep the corresponding dates free. Remember that you can also participate in the events comfortably from home through remote raids and incense modules.
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With the expansion Beyond Light, something is finally happening in terms of story for Destiny 2. YouTuber Andy Edition summarizes the complete backstory of the DLC in German for you, so you can join the conversation right from the start.
No story for Destiny? For 6 years, Destiny players have heard that the MMO shooter offers no story. It wasn’t always easy to find, but the Destiny universe indeed scores with exciting stories in cryptic lore texts or item descriptions.
Admittedly: Destiny or developer Bungie have not always taken the time to tell everything in a way that the broader player base can understand. Symbolic of the story confusion is the quote from the Exo-Stranger from Destiny 1: “I have no time to explain why I can’t explain anything.”
But it looks like it’s finally time for that:
Since Forsaken (2018), a change in narrative pattern is noticeable: There is more reliance on direct cutscenes and the story has tangible impacts.
Since Shadowkeep (2019), the so-called Environmental Storytelling has been introduced, which tells the story through the changing environment that we see and experience ourselves.
In Beyond Light, Bungie finally wants to connect many of the loose story threads from the past 6 years into a coherent narrative.
So you know exactly what the expansion Destiny 2: Beyond Light is about, let’s take a look at the story in the DLC and the complete backstory along with the most important protagonists.
This is what players can expect on Europa: At the start of the campaign of Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Variks calls us to the ice moon Europa. We haven’t heard anything from the Fallen for a long time. Since he was responsible for the prison break in Forsaken, where Cayde died, he has gone underground.
The DLC location is populated by Eramis and her Fallen, who have gained the Stasis power from the Darkness – we are also adopting this new element. Beneath the frozen surface lies the legendary Deep Stone Crypt, which is said to be the birthplace of the Exos and harbors dark secrets of Clovis Bray.
We are not facing the dangers in the DLC alone; fighting alongside us are the Drifter, Eris Morn, and the strange Exo. In the story of Season 12, the Season of the Hunt, we will finally learn more about Uldren.
The most famous Destiny characters gather in Europa.
Suddenly, many of the most notable Destiny characters are back in the game – some of whom we haven’t heard from since Destiny 1. To help you follow the story of Beyond Light as best as possible, we present the complete backstory in a video.
The backstory of Destiny 2: Beyond Light in the video
This video is about: The German-speaking YouTuber Andy Edition has tackled his most ambitious project yet and pieced together all the lore puzzles for you.
Who is this aimed at?
Andy Edition builds his video chronologically and allows newcomers to find their way through his explanations.
Even veteran Guardians and lore enthusiasts can still learn something about the story of Destiny 2 and especially its connections.
However, the video is best enjoyed if you have already dived a bit into the lore of Destiny.
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Since the video is quite long at over 50 minutes, MeinMMO has compiled the timestamps for the most important aspects:
The video starts with the discovery of the Traveler and the Golden Age.
From minute 2, it’s about the Vex, Rasputin, and the Bray clan. This is the great inventor dynasty that we owe almost all technological achievements to. They conduct dubious experiments under Clovis Bray.
From minute 7, the Exo-Stranger comes into play – back then she was still human and went by the name Elsie Bray. She was conducting her own research because she distrusted her grandfather Clovis.
At minute 9:20 you can watch the famous scene with the quote “I have no time to explain why I can’t explain anything.”.
From minute 12:30, the story of Mara Sov and the backstory of the Awoken people is told and how they became the third playable race alongside Humans and Exos.
At minute 26:10, the focus is then on the Drifter and the Emissary of the Nine.
At minute 43:15, a surprise comes: the mysterious Nine knew about the Cabal’s attack on the Light and the Traveler.
From minute 49:00, it’s about the origin of the Nine and their split into Light and Darkness.
At minute 51:00, the final plot twist comes: Savathûn’s connection to the story is revealed. The Witch Queen is the sister of the main antagonist Oryx, the Taken King, and is confirmed as Bungie’s main enemy of 2021.
Will Eramis build a reputation like the family of Oryx among the Guardians?
If you want to entertainingly bridge the waiting time and server downtime until Beyond Light, you should check out Andy Edition’s new video.
How well do you know the Destiny story and lore? Are you into shooting and looting or have you always found the story fascinating?
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Tonight, on November 10th, the “Road to the Final” event continues in FIFA 21. This time, dynamic Europa League cards are coming into play. We will show you who could be part of it.
Update: Meanwhile, the Europa League cards are known:
What kind of event is this? The RTTF event started last Friday and has brought strong Champions League cards into play. The special feature of the cards from this event is that these cards become better as the player’s team progresses further in the competition.
Now, following the Champions League RTTF cards, RTTF cards from the Europa League are newly introduced, with the same principle. EA has posted the following preview image:
This preview image was posted by EA on Twitter (via Twitter)
Road to the Final – These Europa League players could be part of it
Which cards could come? The FIFA YouTuber KieronSFF (via YouTube) has published predictions for the new Europa League cards. However, keep in mind that these predictions are not guaranteed and the final team may look completely different.
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These players could potentially come according to KieronSFF:
CB: Romagnoli (AC Milan)
LB: Max (PSV Eindhoven)
RB: Peres (Roma FC)
RB: Tavernier (Rangers)
LWB: Skov (Hoffenheim)
CDM: Bakayoko (Napoli)
CDM: Ndidi (Leicester)
CM: Renato Sanches (Lille OSC)
CM: Celso (Tottenham)
RM: Pépé (Arsenal FC)
RM: J. Ikone (Lille OSC)
LM: Diaby (Bayer Leverkusen)
LM: Rafa (Benfica Lisbon)
LM: D. Machis (Granada)
RF: Berghuis (Feyenoord)
RF: Portu (Real Sociedad)
Whether EA has made a similar selection will be revealed tonight.
When will the new cards be released? EA has announced that the new RTTF cards of the Europa League will be released today, November 10th at 7:00 PM in FIFA 21 Ultimate.
In just a few days, on November 13, the new shooter Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War will be released. We will tell you which multiplayer modes await you so that you can find the right one for you.
Are you already excited about the release of Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War? In addition to a single-player campaign, you can dive into various MP modes in the new shooter. We present these to you in an overview so you can decide which mode is right for you.
Team Deathmatch
Two teams compete in Team Deathmatch until a certain number of kills is reached.
The classic, where small teams of players fight on multiple maps to achieve as many kills as possible. If you reach the specified number of kills, your team wins. However, you must adhere to the time limit of 10 minutes.
If no team is able to achieve the required number of kills within these 10 minutes, the team with the most kills wins.
Kill Confirmed
In Kill Confirmed, your kills only count if you collect dog tags.
This mode works very similarly to Team Deathmatch. If you score a kill, a dog tag appears over the body of the defeated player. You must collect these tags.
This means that the regular kill only counts once you have picked up the tag. However, you can snatch these dog tags from the opposing team so that the kill does not count for them.
Domination
You must capture areas on the map in Domination.
Another classic where you must capture and hold three flags distributed on the map. To claim the flags for yourself, you need to stand near them for a period of time. The more of your teammates stay at the flag, the faster this process works. Enemies block progress.
Each flag that you control will earn you points over time. The more flags you have captured, the faster you earn these points. The team that first reaches 200 points wins.
Hardpoint
In Hardpoint, you need to capture an important point that keeps changing.
Your team must capture a point on the map referred to as the Hill. However, this point changes every 60 seconds and reappears randomly somewhere on the map.
You must stay within a certain radius around this location to earn points. You need to be quick to reach the capturing locations and collect the points. The team with 250 points wins the match.
Free-for-All
In Free-for-All, the goal is to eliminate all opponents.
This is essentially classic deathmatch. There are no objectives; the goal is simply to eliminate as many opponents as possible. You are also not part of a team; everyone is your enemy. The player who is the first to achieve the set number of kills wins. However, just like in Team Deathmatch, there is also a timer.
The player with the most kills when time runs out is the winner.
Search and Destroy
Two teams defend two important points on the map in Search and Destroy.
The teams must either defend or attack two locations. The attackers are supposed to place a bomb at the locations while the defenders must prevent this. Once the bomb is planted, there is still an opportunity to defuse it.
In the next round, the teams swap roles, with the defenders becoming the attackers. The team that first wins four rounds will be the victor. Another special feature: fallen teammates only re-enter the game in the next round.
Control
In Control, you need to capture two locations.
Two teams have 90 seconds to capture or defend two locations on the map. If an area is captured, the team gains additional time. Once the attackers have captured both locations, the team wins.
The defenders win as soon as the time runs out, and both points could not be captured by the attackers. Respawns are also limited here, with a total of 30 team lives. If a team has used up its lives, the squad with the surviving players wins.
VIP Escort
In VIP Escort, you must protect or eliminate an important person.
One team must protect an important person and escort them across the map to two possible exit points. The opposing team must prevent this and eliminate the VIP.
If the VIP defenders manage to eliminate all attackers, the round is also considered won.
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Two teams, each consisting of 12 players, must capture a point in the middle of the map. Once this is achieved, a new point appears that must also be captured. Each team tries to capture all the points to be able to attack the enemy base.
Combined Arms: Domination
In this mode, the teams also consist of 12 players each. On a large map, you must capture many flags, which earn you points. The team that first reaches 400 points is the winner.
Fireteam: Dirty Bomb
In Fireteam: Dirty Bomb, radioactivity contaminates an entire area.
In this mode, 40 players face off against 40 opponents. The players are divided into 10 teams of 4 fighters each. By opening boxes and defeating enemies, you collect uranium. Once you have collected the required amount, you must deliver everything at a specific point.
Afterward, a small atomic explosion will radioactively contaminate the area. Collecting uranium, defeating enemies, and detonating bombs earns you points. If a team reaches the required number of points, it is declared the winner.
Gunfight
Gunfight is quite a simple but fast-paced mode.
Here, 2 teams consisting of 2 players each face off against each other. The duos compete on the smallest maps, leading to quick engagements. The team that first eliminates the other team wins. If the match takes too long, a flag appears, capturing it will also lead to victory.
With “One Wasteland”, the entry into the game for new players and groups in Fallout 76 has been simplified. For MeinMMO author Florian Franck, the update was yet another reason to revisit Appalachia. However, as a solo player, it is a torture for him.
What kind of update is this?One Wasteland significantly modifies the gameplay and introduced dynamic enemy levels. A player at level 18 fights against super mutants of the same level. The respective teammates in the team fight against the same super mutants, also adjusted to their level. Basically, the idea behind it is more than genius, and Bethesda has already proven with “One Tamriel” in Elder Scrolls Online that dynamic enemy levels work very well.
Why it is a problem for new solo players: Those who play Fallout 76 after a long time and are traveling as a solo player often encounter far too strong mobs. Since “One Wasteland,” I feel like I have to press the respawn button more often. A small group of enemies at the same level is not too much of a challenge. However, if ten super mutants at level 18 spawn in front of you, it’s a completely different story. And this is still the norm in Fallout 76 at some points: Enemies seem to spawn out of nowhere in front or behind the player. Without cover, you can be finished off within seconds.
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The loot distribution is partly random. Accordingly, solo players sometimes receive weapons and armor that are not usable for their level. This happens quite frequently at the beginning of the game. Packed with weapons and armor that cannot be used, one helplessly runs through Appalachia in search of suitable equipment.
If you do not actively pursue the main quest, you will quickly be overwhelmed and killed by far too strong opponents. The frustration level skyrockets after each respawn.
In the starting areas around Vault 76, there are indeed strong opponents. Even at workshops that can be taken over by players, large groups of hostile NPCs tend to spawn. When entering the area of a workshop, the spawn of enemies is triggered. Here, as a new solo player, one should be extremely careful not to risk being hunted by an angry mob of super mutants.
Until the first legendary perks, which are available at level 50, you have to fight through. With the right build and the appropriate perks, the gaming experience changes significantly. Players who already have a character with legendary perks are at an advantage here. If you have a character at level 300 and start a new one, this character already has access to six legendary perks at level 1.
The legendary perks are a cool feature, but the way there is exhausting.
Surviving Solo in One Wasteland – Here’s How
What helped me: Without a decent weapon and armor, you have no chance against larger groups. As a classic “variety gamer” (or casual), it was a challenge for me to find the right build. Through a few side quests, I received weapons and armor. However, these were too weak in most cases. Enemies in the open world, on the other hand, occasionally provided me with weapons and armor for higher levels.
There are two options left:
Store loot in your own stash and use it later
Scrap loot and modify current weapons
After I stored all possible weapons and armor in my stash, the point came where my stash was full. I had to part ways with level 25 weapons and armor pieces at level 18. Fortunately, I received support from the German-speaking community. A player brought me a “Cleaner+” – a battle rifle with .45 caliber – and an armor that grants additional carrying capacity.
Even though I enjoy roaming Appalachia as a solo player, I gratefully accepted the help. With the right equipment, “One Wasteland” is also incredibly fun.
What to pay attention to:
Those who play Fallout 76 as a solo player should find the right build for themselves beforehand and skill into this build from the start. It helps to communicate with other players and ask for help. The German community is more than helpful and also accepts solo players. This sense of community has helped me see Fallout 76 as the game it is: An MMO in the Fallout universe.
In MMOs, it is not uncommon to roam around as a solo player. In a group, it is of course much more fun, and raids are usually impossible to master solo.
Even for solo players, it holds true: Some content is simply easier – and more enjoyable – as a group.
4 Tips for New Solo Players in Fallout 76
With a little preparation, the (re)start in Fallout 76 goes smoothly:
Choose a weapon class and support it with skill cards
Use armor and only use power armor once you have all the parts for the armor chassis
In particular, weapons tailored to the player level are a crucial factor in taking down enemies. Those using a level 10 shotgun at level 18 have little chance of success in combat. Currently, shotguns and heavy weapons work very well.
Beforehand, it is helpful to watch one of the many guides on YouTube. A very good guide is from the YouTuber “Angry Turtle”, who specifically addresses “One Wasteland” in his video:
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Angry Turtle explains how to create the perfect build as a new solo player.
The Right Build Makes Fallout 76 Much Better
How I learned to survive as a new player in Appalachia: Dynamic enemy levels can be a challenge for new players. Over time, the perception changes and one inevitably spends more time selecting the right build.
A player-tailored build feels good. Something unique has been created, and you continuously optimize the build further. It is an achievement you have accomplished yourself. You are proud. Proud that you did not turn your back on Fallout 76, proud to shoot the pesky super mutants down the dam with a quick burst of fire with your build, and proud to finally possess the legendary perks.
With the help from the community and guides on YouTube, I feel less lost and overwhelmed in Appalachia. Fallout 76 is not an MMO that you play half-heartedly for a few hours a week. Only through intensive engagement with the subject does Fallout 76 become a top-tier MMO for me.
With the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system, the Wastelanders update, and the new legendary perks, Bethesda has created an incentive to retain players in Fallout 76 over the long term.
Read more about Fallout 76, the current update, and the future of the game here:
Bethesda continues to work on balancing, and the first improvements have already been implemented. It is to be hoped that solo players can once again roam through Appalachia with ease in the near future.
With the right build, “One Wasteland” and Fallout 76 become addictive.
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The new consoles Xbox Series X and S are finally here! How the release went and what players say who managed to get a console can be found here on MeinMMO.
The new Microsoft consoles Xbox Series X and the smaller S version have today, on November 10, 2020, finally become officially available. At least for players who were lucky enough to either pre-order a console or still get a device at local retail.
Were there issues with delivery? Indeed, not all pre-order customers are exactly happy. On reddit, there are various reports from angry fans whose pre-orders are significantly delayed. There are several Amazon customers who were informed that the console would only be delivered in the coming weeks as the stock was insufficient. This was obviously not well-received:
Austacker writes: “I learned a lesson. If it’s not available when you order it, never pre-order anything on Amazon!”
OPT1CS sees the situation even gloomier: “This is going to hurt even more when Amazon takes more pre-orders and fulfills these first before the older ones.”
Emmjaybeeyoukay is also unsure what happened to the order: “Amazon UK states delivery is scheduled for Tuesday (today), but at 03:40 AM it still hasn’t been shipped, so I have no idea what’s going on here.”
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Even here in the country, many Xbox fans are still excitedly waiting at home for the liberating ring of the postman. This user here sums up what many of you are feeling right now in his tweet:
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This is what happy owners of a new Xbox Series X or S say
Some users who managed to get a console via mail or direct purchase on site have already shared their first impressions online. Some users have even received the console earlier and were able to play. On reddit, there were various opinions regarding the new console:
Reddit user BeejayN is excited about the improved download speeds of the new console. It apparently supports 860 Mbps.
However, those without a strong internet connection are surprised on reddit that old Xbox games will receive updates for the Series S-X, and as long as these are being downloaded, you probably can’t play.
User Aba0416 bought a Series S and is amazed at how small and compact the console actually is. Next to his hand, it really looks like “a console for ants”.
Even PlayStation fans like ellbow on reddit are excited about the Xbox launch: “From a PlayStation Player/Fan, I wish you lots of fun with your new console and hope the release day goes great!”
Mourning for old Xbox consoles: The arrival of the new, superior Xbox generation is, of course, accompanied by a farewell to the old Xbox One. A reddit user has thus published a sad meme, as today many Xboxes are apparently being turned off for good.
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Over 171,000 players of the space MMORPG EVE Online are helping scientists collect data on the coronavirus.
How are players helping scientists? In the MMORPG EVE Online, it is possible to play a mini-game. Project Discovery can be launched directly in the MMORPG and the task is to collect data on the virus. This involves encircling as many points of cell clusters as possible.
This data is then transmitted to scientists, who use it to better understand the coronavirus. This supports the development of, for example, medications or vaccines.
What has been achieved? Players have been able to solve around 47 million of these mini-game tasks so far, which has provided scientists with about 36 years worth of cell categorization. This means that scientists would have needed 36 years to collect this data using conventional methods.
What do the developers think about this? According to the developer studio CCP Games, the players were immediately convinced to participate.
We made it into a nice game. There are incentives for people to try it out… but it’s also just the heart and soul of our community. These are things that our community really enjoys, and it’s something that truly benefits the public.
David Eckert, Lead Producer of EVE Online
What does this action show? It is possible to engage players of online games to contribute to the fight against the corona pandemic by packaging the collection of data on the coronavirus into a mini-game.
Since this game is directly integrated into EVE Online, players do not even have to leave the MMORPG and can simply start the mini-game on the side and mark a few cell clusters. This already helps the scientists.
What do you think of this action? Do you perhaps play EVE Online and participate yourselves?
The popular healer Barbara remains available for free in Genshin Impact . However, you now need to complete a quest line to obtain her.
In Genshin Impact, there has been a special promotion since release where you could unlock the character Barbara if you created an account, logged in, and then reached adventure level 20 before the release of Patch 1.1. This promotion is now ending – but it is being replaced by a new promotion. Barbara will thus remain available for free.
What is changing? Although the promotion where you automatically receive Barbara at adventure level 20 is ending, a new quest will be unlocked on November 11th.
Once you have reached adventure level 18, you can accept and complete the quest “For a Dark Shadow”. At the end of the mission, you will obtain Barbara and can add her to your character team.
Barbara remains free – albeit in a different way.
Double bonus for many: Players who have already snagged Barbara in the previous event will especially appreciate this. Because these players can also complete the quest line and will subsequently receive Barbara as a reward. As is customary in Genshin Impact, a duplicate of a character will then be converted into a “Stella Fortuna”. This allows you to enhance Barbara’s constellation. She then receives powerful passive effects that make her even stronger.
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Why is Barbara so useful? Barbara fulfills many roles, especially for free-to-play players. On the one hand, she is a free healer who can fully heal the party repeatedly, conserving resources like food. At the same time, she possesses the Hydro element, making her excellent at destroying Pyro shields – such as the coveted boss Fluxfire Tree.
Those who did not obtain Barbara in version 1.0 need not despair. With Patch 1.1, she will continue to be available for all players.
In Pokémon GO a new system is currently being tested to earn experience points. Various actions in the game now yield more XP. What are the changes?
What is this system? For a few hours now, Pokémon GO is testing new XP rewards for various tasks in the game. Initially, these tests were supposed to be limited to selected players in Australia and New Zealand. However, Niantic expanded the tests to selected players worldwide. It is unclear how one gets selected.
The tests focus on adjusting new XP rewards for
Evolving
Hatching eggs
Catching Pokémon
. The tests will continue until November 16.
How much XP is there now for catching, hatching, and evolving?
What has been observed: On reddit , trainers have already compiled their observations of the new rewards. This will spread further in the coming days. Even the first results are exciting. For great throws, you now earn a lot of XP.
Here we show you the highlights of the new XP rewards.
Task
Old XP Value
New XP Value
Nice Throw
10
20
Great Throw
50
100
Fantastic Throw
100
1,000
Evolving Pokémon
500
1,000
New Dex Entry
500
1,000
Feeding a Berry to Defender
20
50
Curveball
10
20
On Twitter, trainer @medradal shows how the changes in the game are noticeable:
What’s exciting: Especially the fantastic throws now earn significantly more XP due to the changes. In the reddit thread, players comment on this new XP value:
“Okay wow. Now it’s time to finally learn to aim well”
“These are the best news in a long time […]”
Many trainers are now curious about what other XP changes will occur. Many are waiting to see how many experience points the friendship levels with in-game friends will provide. Currently, you receive 100,000 XP directly for reaching “Best Friends.”
In some places, however, trainers have also observed that there were no or only minimal changes to the earned XP. So it is not guaranteed that one will receive more experience points for friendship levels.
What do these changes mean?
Why this matters: In Pokémon GO, the increase of the maximum level has long been a topic in the community. Some players have been level 40 for years and cannot level up further. For these people, it is exciting to know how it will proceed.
What we know about the new max level in Pokémon GO
Niantic already announced in 2019 that they are working on a new max level. However, this should not just be a greater requirement for XP
Now we have to wait and see what the test players will find out about XP changes in the next hours and days.
What do you think of the changes in earning XP that have been confirmed so far? Are you making great fantastic throws and now able to earn lots of experience points?
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Football star Neymar Jr streamed several times on Twitch in October and November. However, he is currently banned from the platform. There are two theories about this, one of which involves the phone number of football player Richarlison.
What happened? Neymar Júnior is one of the most famous football players in the world. Accordingly, his debut on Twitch was very successful. During his first livestream on October 1, an average of 89,278 people watched (via Sullygnome).
However, the livestream adventure seems to be over for now. Since November 9, Neymar has been banned from Twitch. In the community, there are two theories about this:
On the other hand, Neymar foolishly displayed the number of his football colleague Richarlison during a livestream.
Was Neymar banned due to a phone number?
What is the issue with the phone number? On October 18, Neymar showed his smartphone during a livestream while calling his colleague Richarlison from the Brazilian national team. This displayed the player’s phone number to all his viewers.
This is how Neymar revealed Richarlison’s number (blacked out by MeinMMO).
Richarlison himself was not pleased and later tweeted that he received over 10,000 messages in 5 minutes because of the incident.
After that, the clip remained on Neymar’s Twitch channel for weeks. Richarlison’s phone number is now also found on YouTube and several social media platforms.
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Why is this problematic? Twitch prohibits the “unauthorized disclosure of private information” in its guidelines. This also includes revealing foreign phone numbers.
There is a possibility that this clip will bring trouble for Neymar. It is not known whether Richarlison himself filed a complaint about this.
What about the music? Another possible reason could be the ban due to copyright infringement. The strict monitoring of music usage is currently causing a lot of uncertainty on Twitch:
Twitch warned streamers to review their old content and delete anything that used copyrighted music.
However, even deleting content apparently does not protect against a ban. The German streamer Papaplatte reports that he was banned for an old clip that he had already deleted. This is likely because clips are still stored in a Twitch database even after deletion. However, the ban for Papaplatte has since been lifted.
Sergio Agüero gets just as frustrated in FIFA 20 as he does in real life.
Neymar is not the only football professional who has started streaming on Twitch. Forward Sergio Agüero has been active there since spring 2020, regularly playing FIFA 20.
On the night before Destiny 2‘s Beyond Light launch, a live event concluded Season 11. MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen stayed up all night and shares how he experienced the arrival of the Darkness.
However, for the Guardians, there was a closing event that cleverly integrated the downtime into the game’s story. Unfortunately, the finale of Season 11 and the transition to Beyond Light took place at a very inconvenient time, in the middle of the night from November 9th to November 10th.
We present to you the events from the casual perspective of MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen and show you through images and a video what you missed.
The Darkness swallows half the game, and I was there live
Hello, Philipp Hansen here. I am the Destiny expert at MeinMMO and have been involved with the franchise privately for 6 years. Like many others, I hope that Beyond Light will be the next big thing that Destiny 2 desperately needs.
Therefore, I didn’t want to miss the chance to experience the transition to the new chapter live.
This is how I experienced the event:
12:55 AM: I did it like little kids before New Year’s; I napped beforehand. Starting from 11:00 PM, I dozed on the living room couch until my alarm went off at 12:55 AM.
1:05 AM: Destiny 2 can’t find the mini-update; I frantically check some live streams, which also have their problems loading the update.
1:10 AM: Finally, the download works! Half awake but completely confused, I log into Destiny 2 – after 4 attempts, the servers finally allowed me to log in.
1:30 AM: I spent the last half hour watching the Traveler shine or collect energy – meanwhile, I pose next to Zavala and glance at the repeatedly appearing “Contacting server” message in the corner of the screen.
My Guardian dressed up nicely and waits patiently
1:35 AM: I’ve laid back on the couch again; my Guardian is holding the position in the Tower – he doesn’t need sleep.
3:00 AM: The alarm rings again. It was not a pleasant sleep anyway, as my PS4 Pro roars like a jet. But the ordered PlayStation 5 and its advertised whisper mode give me hope – the warning for pre-orderers from 06.11. crushes this hope.
3:01 AM: In the Tower, a new mission can now be started: “The Last City”. Right after the mission starts, the event-exclusive emblem “Disaster Protocol” is added to the inventory and proudly equipped.
The mission leads me down into the streets of the city, and I notice numerous residents pointing at the Traveler in the sky.
Instead of directly following the quest marker, I explore the picturesque area, hop through front yards and narrow alleys. I briefly stop in front of a Ramen shop and think of Cayde and his forgotten noodle soup coupon.
This is for you, Cayde
3:10 AM: I find a boost that lets me jump higher and have finally reached the quest marker. The door opens, and suddenly I’m not alone anymore.
The rooftops serve as viewing platforms for many Guardians – almost all carry the sword “Falling Guillotine” on their backs. Do they know it will receive a nerf in Beyond Light?
3:50 AM: My Guardian has been standing still in front of the Traveler for 30 minutes; I watch videos to stay awake. The next alarm is already set for 7:00 AM, which doesn’t make the situation any better.
3:51 AM: The Traveler is glowing very brightly now, and everything is pulsating with energy. Eris Morn speaks through the speakers and chats with my Ghost. The creepy lady confirms what many suspect: The Traveler is healing itself.
The Traveler is gathering energy, and almost all Guardians carry swords.
3:59 AM: Everything goes black, and shortly thereafter, a small cutscene begins – accompanied by the repeatedly popping up message “Contacting server.”
You can see the well-known map of the solar system known for 3 years, with the Traveler shining like a disco ball in the center. Darkness approaches from the edge, depicted as nebulous tentacles, swallowing half the game.
4:01 AM: The screen goes black again; the servers then shut down, and I actually lose connection – this time, however, it is planned, as Destiny 2 remains unreachable and black until November 10th at 6:00 PM – until Beyond Light launches.
4:05 AM: The PlayStation is off, and I am left half disappointed and half hyped.
My conclusion about the event: Thanks to the tweet (via Twitter) from Destiny head Luke Smith, I didn’t expect too much. I find it cool that they drew inspiration from the “Black Hole” event from Fortnite and effectively explained the long 14-hour waiting time in-game. However, I would have preferred to see the pyramid ships in action rather than the tentacles.
Despite the connection warnings, the entire season finale was stable for me and was significantly more compact than the event concluding Season 10 that dragged on like chewing gum. However, I found it lacking in bombast, which Bungie usually masterfully includes in videos. But it’s not like I can think too much about it; I fell asleep again.
But who knows what awaits us tonight at the start of Beyond Light? It’s possible I will see my pyramid action after all.
Find out more about Destiny 2: Beyond Light here on MeinMMO:
Here you can watch the event: Check out the video tour through “The Last City” here and the cutscene featuring the impending Darkness starting at minute 07:15:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65C5xlWL43E
Did you stay up late for the closing event? How did you find the whole thing? Were you also so tired? Did the servers ruin your plans, or did you sleep soundly and are watching the summaries in the video now?
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The big update 1.29 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone is online and brings a lot of changes. Additionally, Warzone and CoD MW are now going separate ways. MeinMMO presents you with the patch notes.
What came with update 1.29? After some speculations about what this update might bring, the patch notes are now set and they bring some surprises. The biggest one: Private matches for Warzone are now available.
Update 1.29 overview
New playlists
Private Warzone matches
Separation of CoD MW & Warzone
Warzone adjustments
New graphics options for PC & consoles
Other changes
However, the separation of the two games CoD MW & Warzone in preparation for the new Black Ops Cold War was completed with 1.29. What this all means and how it works, we will show you here on MeinMMO.
The “Cold Warzone” is getting closer. CoD MW bids farewell to the battle royale.
Call of Duty: Update 1.29 on 11/10 adjusts all aspects
When does the update come? The update has been online since this morning at 8:00 AM German time and you can download it now.
How big is it? In the patch notes, developer Infinity Ward does not specify the exact sizes of the data packages. We were able to determine the following sizes for PC and PlayStation 4:
PlayStation 4: approx. 33 GB (CoD MW & Warzone)
PC: approx. 31.5 GB (only Warzone)
A similar update size is expected for the Xbox.
What does the playlist look like? The update also updated the playlists and rotates especially in CoD MW. In Warzone, the last mode from the cool Halloween event has now also disappeared.
Modern Warfare
Ground War – The standard version of the mega mode
Gunfight – 3vs3 firefight variant
Snipers Only – 6vs6 moshpit only with sniper rifles
Position: Downhill and Kills – Position with points for kills
Shipment 24/7 – The mini-map in the permanent moshpit
Shoot House 24/7 – Rotating modes only on the map Shoot House
Warzone
Battle Royale – Solo / Duo / Trio / Squads
Plunder Trios
Warzone is now standalone and brings private matches
What does standalone mean? Warzone and CoD MW are now going their separate ways more or less. The biggest difference from before: You can now create your loadouts separate from CoD MW. If you change one of your equipment packages in Warzone, it will no longer affect CoD MW and vice versa.
The operator selection now also looks different. There are no more coalitions, and all characters belong to a faction. This means that your “random choice” of operators is no longer restricted to the coalition.
The game selection screen is also new and now shows Cold War, Warzone, and CoD MW, instead of the individual parts of Modern Warfare.
Your loadouts from CoD MW & Warzone are now separate.
How do private matches work? One of the most exciting new features of the patch are the private matches. However, these are subject to certain restrictions, and you cannot freely start a private match and roam through Verdansk alone. To start your own match, you need a minimum number of players:
For a standard Battle Royale, at least 50 players
A Plunder game needs a minimum of 30 players
For a Mini-BR, you need 24 players
You start the lobby and can then invite your teammates. They then choose a squad or can be randomly assigned. When you have enough people together, you can start the game.
The developers also mention in the patch notes that you should report any bugs you find in the new private matches. Matches may not yet be completely bug-resistant.
Private Matches in Warzone – But you need a lot of players.
What else is there to know about Warzone? In addition to the major changes, the CoD makers also list various bug fixes and adjustments for Warzone:
Gas grenades could sometimes affect thermal sights
What are these graphics options? This option currently only applies to PC. Infinity Ward states in the patch notes: “To reduce hard drive space and patch sizes, high-resolution textures will be downloaded during gameplay in the form of on-demand streaming.” This means:
You can now enable “On-Demand Texture Streaming” in your graphics options
This only applies to players who have set their texture resolution to “High”
The textures of weapons and operators will then stream when you need them
You can limit the daily streamed data and the cache
Update 12:00 PM: With another in-game update, the “High-Resolution Package 1” is now available on PlayStation. This is recommended for players on PS4 Pro & PS5, to get better textures for operators and weapons in the game. If you press “Square” in the main menu of Modern Warfare, you will enter the data package selection and can download the texture package, which is approximately 25 GB in size.
Original message: In the game and on the support website, there are mentions of high-resolution options for consoles. However, no options can be found for the PS4 Pro, and nothing is mentioned in the patch notes. This option may only apply to the next-gen consoles, but has already been added in the background.
What else is there to know? Additionally, there are further adjustments, of which we will list the most important here:
Gaz operator challenge from Season 4 should now work correctly (Gulag victories)
Issues with the Office rank challenges from level 90 – 100 of Season 6 have been fixed
A bug in the headquarters mode has been removed that led to longer respawn times
Skin issues with the M4A1 and the tracer pack from the Sakura bundle have been removed
The operator Griggs is now available in a purchase bundle
If you want to see the English patch notes in full length for yourself, you can find them here on an “Infinity Ward” website.
Are you looking for more information on the release of Cold War? Here you will find:
With what is probably the last major update before CoD Cold War, the developers of Infinity Ward bring a big batch of changes and separate Warzone from the premium title Modern Warfare. On November 13, Cold War arrives and the next CoD chapter begins. MeinMMO author Sven Galitzki experiences the transition this year as particularly painful. He has never been so indecisive about a new CoD as he is this year.
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During a charity livestream, the developers of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation managed to raise over $88,000. This prompted CEO Steven Sharif to shave off his beard and have pies thrown in his face.
What was the reason for the livestream? Intrepid Studios held a livestream to raise money for Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego as part of ExtraLife4Kids 2020. The event was streamed live for 24 hours.
They planned to raise $20,000 to donate, but in the end, they actually gathered $88,546.
The CEO of Ashes of Creation Gets Shaved and Soaped
How did the shaving come about? The CEO of Intrepid Studios, millionaire Steven Sharif, agreed to shave his beard if the target of $30,000 was reached. He followed through on his promise and posted a picture of his clean-shaven face. Without a beard, the man is hardly recognizable at first glance.
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What’s with the pies? Intrepid Studios has been raising money for sick children for 4 years – a total of over $144,000 has been raised so far. And every time, the livestream ends with some pies, which Steven Sharif gets pushed into his face.
This year was no different. His team had a lot of fun throwing 6 whipped cream pies in the face of the now clean-shaven CEO. This year it should be a bit easier for beardless Steven Sharif to wash the cream off his face.
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What is this campaign about? Extra Life is a campaign where, under the motto “Play Games, Heal Kids”, donations are raised for children’s hospitals. The aim is to make the stay of the children who need treatment there more pleasant.
Genshin Impact had a massive issue with data protection. The phone numbers of many players were easily visible.
As a mobile game, many players linked their account to their phone number, which is quite normal. However, this could now become a problem, as in some cases, the number was very easy to access.
What happened? Yesterday, on November 9, 2020, a post appeared in the Genshin Impact subreddit, highlighting a major problem with data protection in Genshin Impact. Apparently, it was possible to access some private player data through password recovery – such as the phone number.
Only by entering the email address, in some cases, could one gain access to the phone number to initiate password recovery. Normally, phone numbers should be partially obscured with asterisks (e.g., “017******223”), but this was not always the case. Occasionally, the phone number was completely visible.
In cases like this, the phone number was completely visible. The obscuring shown here is done by the user. Image source: reddit.com/r/genshin_impact/
Why is this a problem? Even though one needs another player’s email address to view their phone number, this is still a significant issue. For many players, the phone number is a private matter and does not concern other players.
Especially for streamers and other public figures, this is frustrating, as they often use a publicly known email address while keeping their phone number secret. It is conceivable that some have now divulged more of their contact information than they ever intended.
Did this happen to all players? No. Many players report that their phone number is obscured in the game and on the website. Only a small percentage of players report that the phone number is revealed in this manner.
It also seems nearly impossible to establish a fixed pattern in the reports. The reports come from players in various countries, and currently, there seems to be no correlation between the player’s location and the disclosure of the number.
Recently, there have been some rather negative news regarding Genshin Impact:
What should one do? Until the problem is definitely resolved, it seems wise to unlink your account from your phone number. In this case, although password resets via phone will not be possible, the phone number will also no longer be displayed during the attempt – whether fully or partially obscured.
While there are now initial reports from players that their number is being obscured correctly, until the problem is fully resolved, it might be better to be safe than sorry.
This issue was reported weeks ago: The frustrating thing is that this bug was reported weeks ago, as there was already a Reddit post on this topic that received significantly less attention. Thus, it appears that this bug may have existed in the game and on the website for several weeks and was only now addressed.
No official statement from miHoYo has yet been made regarding this incident.
In The Elder Scrolls Online, there are often funny and bizarre occurrences. This was recently experienced by a daring Khajiit when he jumped at the wrong place. His thoughtless act brought him all sorts of friendly mockery from the community.
What happened? The Reddit user and ESO player named BanishedOcean, who plays a Khajiit, was traveling in the region of Shadowfen. There, at the end of the regional story, there is a trip to an external plane outside of Tamriel. It consists of floating ruins in the void.
Since BanishedOcean was playing a curious cat-person, he couldn’t help but wonder, “What happens if I jump into the void here?” Thought and done, and so the Khajiit bravely jumped into the void.
In a Reddit video with the fitting title “I wasn’t prepared for my actions to have consequences,” you can see what happened next.
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What happened? As you could see in the video, BanishedOcean fell. And he fell and fell and fell. At some point, the floating ruins disappeared in the distance, but the poor cat continued to fall into the void. Instead of being eventually rescued by the game, it seemed that ESO simply accepted that this particular character would be falling forever.
What are the reactions? The ESO players who saw BanishedOcean’s fate on Reddit were amused and immediately made cheeky comments:
Taylor_made2 foresaw great things: “This is exactly how Tiber Septim became a god!”
Keroth saw meme potential: “Insert the ‘Okay, I don’t know what I expected’ meme here.”
Nayrael only feels pity for the Khajiit: “Legends say he is still falling through the infinity of Coldharbour. Not even Azurah can help him now.”
Gingerbeardly sees it all as a homage to Gandalf’s eternal fall through the mountain in Moria in The Lord of the Rings: “Defeat the Balrog at the bottom and return as BanishedOcean the White!”
JustSnilloc once suffered a similar fate: “That happened to me once in Cyrodiil. I couldn’t do anything but contact support, who then manually moved my character back into the world.”
Is Khajiit still falling? However, BanishedOcean did not share the fate of the last Reddit user. He continued to fall for another half hour because he wanted to see what would happen. But nothing happened except that eventually, the stars disappeared, and he was completely in the void. Then he got fed up and simply teleported back to his cozy cat house.
There he will probably do what Khajiit always does to relax: Get high on drugs.
Do you want more funny or quirky stories from the ESO community? Then check this out. There, a selfless tank supported an inexperienced group with great patience and received much thanks, which he didn’t even accept:
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War starts on November 13th. MeinMMO presents important information here that could help you with your purchasing decision.
A new year, a new CoD – this has been the case since Call of Duty 2 from 2005 and this rule still applies in 2020. However, there are some differences with this year’s release. Warzone requires its place in the CoD franchise and the immediate predecessor title Modern Warfare from 2019 remains relevant.
To give you a good idea of whether CoD: Black Ops Cold War is worth it for you, MeinMMO presents 7 points you should consider before buying. To set the mood, here is the official release trailer for Cold War:
https://youtu.be/ZOxWQGkho4E
Campaign, Zombie Mode, Multiplayer, Warzone – This is Cold War
When does CoD Cold War start? The global release date is Friday, November 13th, at 6:00 AM German time.
What modes are available in the game? Here, the new CoD 2020 relies on the usual mix of story campaign, PvE mode, and multiplayer. Additionally, the Warzone will become a part of the game, with integration scheduled to be fully implemented by December 10th.
What can the campaign do? The campaign sends you as a CIA agent to locations around the world in the 1980s. 13 years after the events of the first Black Ops, the old gang consisting of Mason, Hudson, Woods, and a new face: the scarred agent Adler, reunites. However, you will most likely play as a character created by yourself – for the first time in a CoD campaign.
You are on the hunt for the phantom “Perseus,” a Soviet spy whose existence is not assured for all members of the top military leadership of the USA. You will chase this super-agent against the backdrop of the Cold War all over the globe, making stops in:
as well as several other locations. Be sure to check out the flythrough videos only if you don’t mind spoilers. The entire story is actually inspired by real events and even brings an actual President of the United States into the game: actor and later politician Ronald Reagan.
What can the Zombies co-op mode do? The crazy zombie mode returns to CoD with Cold War, offering a great co-op experience. Here, you fight alongside your teammates for your life and try to uncover the secrets of the zombie maps.
The mode comes with its own rules, perks, and enemies, aiming to make the zombie outing a unique experience. At launch, there will likely be one zombie map (Die Maschine), and the scope will be expanded for free over time. Here you can find more info about the details of the Zombies mode.
In the Zombies mode, you have to hunt down nasty creatures and solve puzzles.
What’s coming in multiplayer? Here, you get the familiar CoD experience that many players are eager for in the newest installment. You play on different maps with different modes for victory. To achieve this, there are new weapons, fresh maps, and a completely new scorestreak system with at least 21 major war machines to unlock during matches.
What happens with Warzone? The battle royale is supposed to continue to evolve over the years, representing a kind of link between the annual CoD titles.
New, gameplay-relevant content should always be free and align with the setting of the current CoD. You can use weapons from Cold War and Modern Warfare if you’ve unlocked them, and Cold War has been integrated into Warzone. A possible new map for Warzone seems to be based more on the backgrounds of the Cold War.
Cold War returns to the classic gameplay feel
The CoD from 2019, Modern Warfare, introduced some mechanics into the CoD universe that were previously atypical for a “realistic” CoD. These include, for example, tactical sprinting or resting weapons. The movement as a whole had an “extraordinary” impression. Cold War tends to lean back towards its roots. This was also the impression of MeinMMO author Maik Schneider during the alpha phase on PlayStation 4.
The last premium CoD that can be most compared to the newest installment is CoD WW2 from 2017. This was down-to-earth, with no prominent robotic technology giving soldiers superhuman abilities in multiplayer, as seen in some CoD titles set in the future – for example, “Infinite Warfare” from 2016 or “Black Ops 4” from 2018. Cold War returns without jetpacks or exoskeletons.
Compared to CoD MW, CoD 2020 offers many innovations. For example, there are now scorestreaks instead of killstreaks, the classic mini-map, your soldiers can swim, and the loadout setup works slightly differently. The popular gunsmith, however, functions similarly to CoD MW. Here you can find 6 adjustments in multiplayer compared to Modern Warfare.
The gunsmith offered significantly more details in the beta than in CoD MW.
Confirmed Multiplayer Content
The developers have not yet made a final statement on this. However, through CoD blog posts and the open test phases, we already know what will be included at least in the release version:
The first DLC has also already been announced. On November 24th, the iconic map “Nuketown” is returning in the new “Cold War” style. This small map is likely to particularly attract fans of Shipment from CoD MW as it offers similar amounts of action in a confined space.
Is the successful Warzone a threat to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War?
Listen to a discussion in the MeinMMO podcast about the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Will the integration of Black Ops Cold War into the successful Warzone succeed?
Feedback from the public Alpha and Beta phases for multiplayer
The newest CoD has already been extensively tested thanks to several test phases, but it faced a lot of criticism. This applies to both the alpha and beta phases.
What was the problem in the alpha? The first look at Cold War did not sit well with many players. The statement “it’s a step back compared to Modern Warfare” was heard repeatedly. This was particularly true for the graphics during the PS4-exclusive alpha phase. Based on player feedback, the developers made significant changes for the beta.
What went wrong in the beta? Here, some of the same criticism as in the alpha resurfaced, but connection issues were added. Many players saw some improvements, particularly in graphics and animations, which they were often unable to enjoy because the connection simply wasn’t good.
However, these problems improved as the beta progressed, and during the second beta weekend, the servers performed significantly better. If you want to see some gameplay from the beta, watch Drift0r’s English video of the second test weekend. He shows the PC version at 1440p resolution:
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The overall sentiment of the beta improved, but it remained rather negative for many players.
CoD Cold War connects with CoD Modern Warfare and Warzone
In the future, Warzone is supposed to serve as a link between different CoD premium titles, making CoD MW still interesting for Warzone players. With the start of the first season on December 10th, the progression systems of the three CoD titles will be interconnected, and it doesn’t matter which CoD you play to level up your account level or battle pass. Here you can read how the integration works in detail.
In the battle royale, you will then have access to content from CoD MW & Cold War. All weapons you unlock in Cold War will then also be available for Warzone, and they will be specially adjusted for the battle royale. Over the next year, the available weapons in Verdansk could rise to over 100.
With the first season, multiplayer really gets going
Black Ops Cold War has already shown a roadmap for the first season, which is scheduled to go online on December 10th. A lot will happen in the new CoD on that date:
New maps and modes for Cold War multiplayer
The 2vs2 gunfight from CoD MW returns
New weapons are coming to the game
New zombie modes
A “secret” Warzone experience – a new map is suspected
The first battle pass of Cold War launches
Warzone, Cold War, and CoD MW share level progression and grow closer together
So, if you’re undecided about whether to actually purchase the new CoD, you might want to wait a few weeks after release. Things won’t really get going until the start of the first season. Until then, you’ll also find many test reports and opinions on Cold War that will clarify the picture of the shooter.
The roadmap essentially shows that more of everything is coming.
The story of Cold War takes place between Black Ops 1 & 2
It revolves around secret operations, brainwashing, and of course the damned numbers. Modern Warfare is also meant to fit into this story, and it could actually work, even if Captain Price looks surprisingly fresh for his computational age.
If you want to see an analysis of how the stories are connected, check out the English video by “Inkslaher.” The only thing that doesn’t seem to fit into the story for him right now is the Mason operator, whom you can use in Warzone for pre-ordering Cold War. But he has answers for that too:
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Players on PlayStation will once again receive exclusive content with CoD Cold War. While CoD MW offered a survival mode that is now also available on other platforms, and a few exclusive cosmetics here and there, Cold War goes a bit further:
Battle Pass Bundle Bonus – 5 tier upgrades
PlayStation Party Bonus – 25% higher weapon XP in a PS team
Double XP Bonus – Exclusive double XP event once a month
Extra Loadouts – 2 more loadout slots on PlayStation
Shortly before the launch of the PS5, Sony answered numerous questions about its next-gen console in an ultimate FAQ – including the future of PS Plus on the PlayStation 5.
Many PS Plus members may switch to Sony’s new next-gen console. But what can we expect there? Here are the key points about PlayStation Plus on the PS5:
PS Plus on the PlayStation 5
Will PS Plus continue with the PS5? Yes, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s paid add-on service will also continue on the PS5 and will still be required for the online multiplayer of many games. Additionally, you will still receive
exclusive discounts in the PlayStation Store
exclusive in-game content for many games
Old PS4 games from the PS Plus library: You will still be able to download all PS4 games from your existing PS Plus library on the PS5 and play them via backward compatibility – provided you have an active PlayStation Plus membership and the game is compatible with the PS5.
In short: All PS Plus games that you have already secured will still be playable on the PS5.
Will PS Plus also offer PS5 games? In November 2020, PlayStation Plus will already offer its members the first PS5 game – namely Bugsnax. This is a quirky first-person adventure game and is also one of the launch titles for the PlayStation 5.
Additionally, all PS5 owners will receive the so-called PS Plus Collection at the launch of the new console. This is a collection of 20 top titles that were released in the PS4 era.
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What’s next? However, many are asking: what can we expect beyond this? Sony has now clarified that all PlayStation Plus subscribers will continue to receive at least two PS4 games per month, which can be played on the PS5 through the backward compatibility feature.
Additionally, Sony’s goal is to regularly add PS5 games to the monthly selection. It is already known that Destruction AllStars will be available for PS5 in February 2021. PlayStation 5 players should also benefit from being PS Plus members in the future.
The German streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller has had a tough time this year. He has been suspended on Twitch for the seventh time. This time, an old clip is said to be responsible, which was even deleted.
Update November 10: As documented by the website Streamerbans, Papaplatte’s suspension was lifted after 3 days. The feared permanent ban did not occur.
This is what happened: As Papaplatte announced on Twitter, he was banned again on Twitch. The streamer stated that he received a third copyright strike.
These are penalties for violating copyright, such as using music that he did not license. Twitch has been cracking down on this more heavily in recent weeks.
This is also criticized by the international streamer DevinNash on Twitter. He found that the content remains on Twitch servers even after deletion and can still be accessed.
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Support from German streamers and the fear of the permanent ban
What are the reactions to the suspension? Papaplatte is one of the largest German streamers on Twitch and has received significant support, including from his colleagues.
However, there is also criticism under the tweet directed at Twitch. Many view the suspension for already deleted content as problematic. Additionally, the duration of the ban is still unknown. Fans fear that he could be permanently banned, after all, this is the seventh ban this year.
5 suspensions for Papaplatte lasted according to Streamerbans only 24 hours. There, Papaplatte reacted to other videos that, in turn, violated Twitch’s guidelines.
What comes next? Papaplatte already revealed on Twitter that he likely has “good cards” regarding the ban. In addition, the streamer jokingly mentioned that there could also be “Quality Livestreams on YouTube”.
His YouTube channel was deleted due to copyright strikes.
How serious such copyright strikes can be was experienced by the German YouTuber ApoRed in November 2019. His channel was deleted because he apparently showed things in Fortnite that did not sit well with the game developers from Epic Games.
The official patch notes for Patch 1.1 of Genshin Impact are here. We will tell you what is included in the first major update.
It won’t be long before the release of the first major update in Genshin Impact. Patch 1.1 brings many new content and improvements that players have been wishing for in recent weeks. The story will also progress further and new characters will be available. Some can be earned through gameplay, others must be obtained through the “Wishes” system.
We will reveal to you what the highlights of the update from November 11th are and have the official patch notes prepared for you afterward.
The Highlights from Patch 1.1
New Characters: Some new characters can be played in Genshin Impact. These are:
Zhongli, a Geo user
Childe, a hydro user with a bow
Xinyan with a claymore and pyro element
Diona with a bow and cryo energy
By the way, Childe (Tartaglia) is the first in the banner. The chance to obtain him is increased in the banner, as well as the chance to get these 4-star characters: Diona, Beidou, and Ningguang.
The two characters Xinyan and Zhongli are probably only in the next banner.
Are you hoping for Childe or Zhongli?
New Quest Series in Liyue: The main story in Liyue continues. After the premature ending, it finally continues, and we learn what happened to the Geo Archon and what machinations are behind the events in the harbor of Liyue.
New Reputation System: For Liyue and Mondstadt, there is now a reputation system. You can reach different reputation levels in the cities and thus unlock new bonuses. This might include a reduced price at the merchant, but also new cosmetic glider options or alchemy recipes.
Improvements to the Resin System: The maximum resin limit is slightly increased, so you can save more resin before you have to spend it. At the same time, there is the possibility to transform resin into “Condensed Resin,” allowing you to improve the rewards from the Elements and Spheres. You can then spend 40 resin to receive double the amount of rewards. This saves time and allows you to “stack” resin to spend a lot at once on one day.
Resin can soon be condensed and used later for spheres.
Fate points for everyone: Lastly, there is a small compensation for all players because the servers will be offline for several hours to deploy the patch. Anyone who has reached Adventure Rank 5 can draw 300 Fate points from their messages after maintenance. This can be used to buy wishes or refill original resin.
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The official patch notes for Patch 1.1 of Genshin Impact
Here are the published patch notes from update 1.1.
1. New Characters
“The Count – Tartaglia (Hydro)” (5 stars) ◇ The last among the Elves of the Fatui, known as the Count, with great successes on the battlefield.
“Cute Mix – Diona (Cryo)” (4 stars) ◇ A young woman who carries non-human blood within her. She is also the extremely popular owner of the tavern “Cat’s Tail”.
◆ The action wish “Farewell, Winter City” is available from the update to version 1.1 until 2020-12-01 15:59:59. The probability of drawing the limited 5-star character “The Count – Tartaglia (Hydro)” as well as the 4-star characters “Cute Mix – Diona (Cryo)”, “Uncrowned Queen of the Seas – Beidou (Electro)”, and “Hidden Moon – Ningguang (Geo)” increases significantly!
◆ The character trial event “Test Run” is available from the update to version 1.1 until 2020-12-01 15:59:59. You can attempt a specific dungeon with a pre-set party that includes the character you want to try out. After successfully completing a challenge, you even receive rewards for it!
“Visitor Among Mortals – Zhongli (Geo)” (5 stars) ◇ A mysterious guest at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, who has amassed an incredible amount of knowledge.
“Blazing Music – Xinyan (Pyro)” (4 stars) ◇ The girl with the stormiest taste in music in all of Liyue. With her music and passionate singing, she defies preconceived notions.
* The characters “Visitor Among Mortals – Zhongli (Geo)” and “Blazing Music – Xinyan (Pyro)” will appear in later event wishes.
Diona and Xinyan will be the two new 4-star characters.
2. New Weapons
“Catalyst – Chains of This World” (5 stars) ◇ A stone lock that keeps long-ago memories sealed. After endless transformations, it reveals its true power. ◆ The action wish “Divine Work” is available from the update to version 1.1 until 2020-12-01 15:59:59. The probability of drawing the limited 5-star weapons “Bow – Skywing” and “Catalyst – Chains of This World” increases significantly
“Polearm – Rainbow Piercer” (5 stars) ◇ A polearm that can pierce everything and everyone. When swung in the air, one might think they see traces of its cuts.
“Claymore – Rough Sword” (5 stars) ◇ A great sword that can drive away evil spirits and humans alike. It seems to have no sharp edge yet possesses divine power.
* The weapons “Polearm – Rainbow Piercer” and “Claymore – Rough Sword” will appear in later event wishes.
“Polearm – Royal Hunt Spear” (4 stars) ◇ A spear once wielded by one of the old aristocrats of Mondstadt, cherished and cared for by him. It has never seen the light of day, yet remains incredibly sharp.
* You can exchange Star Glitter for the weapon “Polearm – Royal Hunt Spear” at the merchant.
3. New Storyline
a) New Archon Quest
◇ You meet the mysterious messenger Ganyu at the Three Cup Rumble, who claims to have come at Ningguang’s behest, and invites you to the Jade Chamber, a palace that floats in the sky. Along with Paimon, you head to Tianheng Mountain, from where you can see the Jade Chamber in the distance. ◆ With the update to version 1.1, the Archon Quest Chapter I – Act 3 “A Rising Star” is also available. Complete a series of quests to receive Fate Points, weapon enhancement materials, character EXP materials, and other rewards!
b) New Legend Quests
◇ According to the Millelith, several eyewitness accounts have confirmed the presence of Ruin Guards in the area, even though this is far beyond their usual action radius. After a few investigations, you must realize that these Ruin Guards are nothing more than a child’s toys … ◆ With the update to version 1.1, the Legend Quest “Chloppi’s Departure” from Monoceros Caeli – Act 1 is available. Complete a series of quests to receive Fate Points, weapon enhancement materials, character EXP materials, and other rewards! ◆ Later, the Legend Quest “Sal Flore” from Historia Antiqua – Act 1 will also be available.
c) New World Quests
◆ New World Quests: “The Matters of the Adventurers’ Guild,” “Necessary Measures,” “Valuable Words,” “Changchang’s Little Friend,” “The Secret of Nantianmen,” “A Poem to That City,” “Unflagging Research” ◆ Complete the quests to receive Mora, character EXP materials, and other rewards!
Fischl, the “Princess of Condemnation” – she will be available for free soon.
4. New Events
Main event of the version “Distant Stars” ◇ Strange meteorites fall upon Teyvat, bringing with them a rare sleeping sickness. People caught in a deep slumber, mysterious dreams, unknown stars … The crisis draws nearer!
◆ Availability: 2020-11-16 10:00:00 to 2020-11-30 03:59:59 ◆ Rules: During the event period, you can complete specific quests and finish the challenge “Star of Destiny” to obtain “Power of the Waning Stars” and “Essence of the Waning Stars”! ◆ Rewards: Exchange the Power of the Waning Stars and the Essence of the Waning Stars at the event merchant for materials for character ascension, Wisdom of Heroes, Mystic Enhancement Ore, materials for talent improvement, the Crown of Wisdom, and other rewards!
Complete “Princess Pact” to obtain the character “Princess of Condemnation! – Fischl (Electro)”!
* Additionally, there will be the events “Flight Challenge” and “Caution, Hot”! It’s soon!
5. New Functions
a) City Reputation
◇ From Adventure Level 25 and after completing the respective quest, city reputation will be unlocked. ◆ City reputation is currently available for the regions Mondstadt and Liyue.
Conditions for unlocking reputation in Mondstadt: Complete the prologue – Act 1 of the Archon quest “The Stranger Who Caught the Wind”. Conditions for unlocking reputation in Liyue: Complete Chapter 1 – Act 2 of the Archon quest “The Farewell Visit”.
◆ You can learn more about the new bounties and requests from residents at the logistics officer of Ordo Favonius Hertha and the secretary of the Liyue General Affairs Council Yu, and accept World Explorations, Mondstadt Quests, or Liyue Quests to increase your reputation. ◆ Once your reputation level increases, special features for the respective city will be unlocked and you can receive recipes, crafting blueprints for gadgets, name cards, gliders, and other rewards.
b) Exploration Progress
The reputation system brings many new bonuses.
Zoom out on the map far enough to see the exploration progress for a specific area. Open chests, find Oculi, unlock teleport points, and more to increase your exploration progress for the respective area.
c) Handbook
Collect information in your handbook about equipment, crafted items, geography, books, and introductions.
d) Character Handbook
A new character handbook has been added.
6. More New Content
a) Gameplay
◆ New purchase options for recipes: Restaurant Wanmin: “Striped Trio”; Wangshu Inn: “Bamboo Soup with Meat Filling”; ◆ New achievements such as “Challenger – Series 2”; ◆ New items to collect: Bamboo Shoots, Goldfish; ◆ New monster: strange Hilichurl.
b) Settings
◆ It will now be possible to customize keyboard controls and gamepad handling: through “Paimon Menu > Settings > Input Device” you can select a function and assign it any key. ◆ Under “Settings > Graphics” there are the following new options: Volumetric Fog, Reflection, Blooming, Mass Density, Other Players’ Special Effects. ◆ Under “Settings > Other” there are the following new options: Smart Combat Camera, Standard Camera Distance;
c) System
◆ A function to lock equipment has been added: Locked equipment cannot be used for enhancement or refinement. ◆ For multiplayer mode, a function to report other players has been introduced.
Until the patch arrives, you should still farm some items. We have explained what is definitely worth it.
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