Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp is one of the biggest and most controversial streamers on Twitch. He became known for League of Legends. In a livestream, the developers from Riot Games visited and even gifted him. His reaction was predictably outrageous.
What happened? In a LoL livestream by Tyler1, the developers gifted his viewers a total of 50 subscriptions.
These are subscriptions that viewers can purchase for about 5 dollars to support their streamer and earn various rewards like badges.
Riot Games thus indirectly gifted Tyler1 at least 125 US dollars. This is the minimum value of 50 % of the expenditures that go to the streamer. However, it’s very possible that Tyler1 has even better conditions and receives a higher percentage from Twitch.
How did Tyler1 react to the donation? Instead of immediately thanking Riot Games and celebrating the subscriptions with the viewers, Tyler1 first started insulting the developers and blamed them for his losses in ranked games.
“I don’t want your damn gifts… but thanks”
What does Tyler1 say? The short clip starts with the streamer expressing his amazement at the large number of gifted subs, but then he immediately ridicules it and follows up with an insult:
Riot Games with 50 gifts. Wow. Oh my god, that’s a lot of gifted subs. But you know what’s even more? The amount of LP [League Points in the ranking], that I lost today, you son of a b****.
He gets very close to the camera, so that only his nose and sometimes his eyes can be seen.
He follows up the first insult with more insults directed at the developers.
However, he ends his emotional speech with a short “but thanks”, which makes the whole situation even more bizarre:
You bastards, can you hear me? I don’t want your damn gifts, I want your damn LP… but thanks
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Tyler1 was permanently banned in LoL but was pardoned
This is Tyler1: Tyler1 is seen very controversially, which is due to his style of entertainment. The toxic behavior and loud screaming doesn’t sit well with everyone, even though it is his entertainment style. He represents the typically aggressive manner that one often encounters in LoL. It is often unclear whether he is really that angry or just pretending.
He was actually only unbanned because he was so popular and an employee of Riot had insulted him harshly. The designer was subsequently fired, and Tyler1 was allowed to return to the game.
“Reformed” was his motto for months. He had changed
Now the streamer celebrates himself even more and even claims that he is so important that Riot can’t ban him. This has some truth to it, as Tyler1 has now become so successful that he has a certain level of impunity.
However, he also has a softer side that he rarely shows. One special gift, however, melted his heart:
The release of the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is actually tomorrow, on November 13. Some players can already play, at least on Xbox One and Xbox Series X. And with a little trick, it will even work here in Germany.
How can players play now? The console version of Cold War has a local start time of 12:00 AM, meaning midnight on November 13. This means that in some countries, gamers can already play earlier.
In New Zealand, for example, Cold War has been playable since 12 PM in Germany (timezone: GMT+13). Players “on the other side of the world” can play already. Some players on reddit are already sharing pictures of their gameplay:
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However, there is a trick that allows players in Germany to play earlier. Players refer to this as the “New Zealand method.”
“Live” in New Zealand and play earlier
Here’s how it works on Xbox: To play Cold War now, you should have already completed the preload that has been running for a few days or do it now. Then you just need to change your region. On Xbox One and Xbox Series X, it works like this:
log in
open the Guide with the Xbox button
navigate to Settings → All settings → System → Language and region
select “New Zealand” or another suitable country and choose “restart now”
According to reddit user downtoride, this should work smoothly in Germany as well. However, it is possible that you will need to perform another download of about 2.5 GB due to this.
A small warning at this point: Changing your region may result in playing on servers of that region. For New Zealand, this would mean a significantly high ping, likely making the gameplay less enjoyable.
Additionally, you may find that you cannot switch back to Germany for the next three months. If you do not wish to take this risk, you only need to wait a few more hours. In the meantime, check out the various multiplayer options in Cold War and find out which one suits you best.
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Is this possible on PC and PlayStation too? Unfortunately not. The PC version of Cold War has a global release time of 6:00 AM German time, and the version for PlayStation 5 will only be released in Germany along with the console release on November 19.
For PlayStation 4, it theoretically works, but it is complicated. You would need to create a new account for a different region, which would also require a PS Plus subscription.
With the title Update 5, a new tool for FIFA 21 was released. FIFA Playtime is currently still disabled, but it is known what it entails. You can track your FIFA Points and keep an eye on your spending related to the game. This can be useful, especially if you invest a lot of money in Ultimate Team.
What is the tool about? FIFA Playtime is a new tool to track your spending on FIFA Points. It is aimed at both parents who want to monitor their children and adult players. This way, you can use it to keep your spending in check.
Colleagues from Eurogamer had already found out before the release what Playtime is all about:
The tool tells you how much playtime you have in FIFA 21
It also reveals how many FIFA Points you have spent so far
You can set Playtime Limits on how many FIFA Points you want to spend and how many FUT Packs you want to open
Even purchases made through third-party providers are accounted for by the tool
However, the tool does not show you exactly how much money you have spent in Euros at the end. According to Eurogamer, this is because EA cannot track the various providers and therefore cannot account for price differences.
However, you can calculate your FIFA Points yourself, as long as you always use the same source for it.
These are the costs of FIFA Points in the game itself.
When exactly Playtime will be activated has not yet been revealed.
Innovation within the “Positive Gaming” project
Why is EA introducing this innovation? FIFA Playtime is part of the “Positive Gaming” project, which EA launched back in 2019. This aims to encourage players to approach their games and the surrounding community in a more positive way.
So far, adjustments to community guidelines, the promotion of inclusive gaming, and new ways to report toxic behavior have already been introduced in this context.
FIFA Playtime addresses the aspect of loot boxes. After all, in FIFA 21, one can buy new players for real money within Ultimate Team. A loot box is used here, which according to EA does not violate gambling laws.
However, courts in some countries see it differently:
Have you already invested money in FIFA 21? And will you use the tool to check how much it was? Or do you see it more as a parental control for parents?
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Meanwhile, the first ones are already playing on their new PlayStation 5. However, some are experiencing issues with their new console.
On November 12, 2020, the PlayStation 5 launched in the USA and other countries, and some people are already playing on their next-gen console. In Germany, we still have to wait a week. Here at least there are some tests of the PS5.
But not everything is running smoothly: In several PS5 subreddits, owners complain about various issues with their new console. In the reddit thread, the following problems are mentioned:
The console does not boot after the first start
There are issues with the console’s database, referred to as “corrupted database”.
And occasionally there are sound problems and glitches
Are there any solutions yet? So far, there are no official solutions for the issues, but the most commonly mentioned problem is the corrupted database of the console.
“I am surprised to see how widespread some of these ‘bricking/crashing’ problems are. Hopefully not too often,” wonders one user.
Some suspect that the software issues arise because many are trying to install their beloved PS4 games on the new console to benefit from the new performance:
Take it easy in the first week. Maybe one shouldn’t immediately try to copy data from the PS4 or test a bunch of PS4 games… I don’t know… it seems to need a new patch.
For others, updating the TV’s firmware has helped.
This tip is given to PS5 owners: Currently, one should not use an external hard drive with the PS5 and also not use the console’s rest mode. This is where most of the mentioned problems originate.
PS5 Some fans are starting to worry
These are the reactions of the users: Besides those affected, there are also numerous gamers who are still waiting for their console and are starting to worry. Because they too could be among those who receive a defective PS5. User Veneim writes:
Yes, this thread has dampened my expectations… From worrying about whether my credit card [when ordering] goes through, to whether I will receive it on launch day, to whether it will even work when I get it.
Some even suggest that people should share their positive experiences to give hope to the waiting buyers, as that is what they need most right now:
[…] The only comfort I have at the moment is that most of the influencers and gaming websites I follow seem to have little to no issues. At least not to the extent that has been described here.
Are only regular users affected? A YouTuber has also reported that his PS5 is broken. The YouTuber Jeremy Penter tweeted that his console is 100% dead. He also had an external hard drive connected, later issues with the database occurred. A problem that some are currently reporting.
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Technical Issues: Number of Affected Users is Unclear
While some users have reported problems, and the “Technical Issues & Help Megathread” on Reddit now has over 1000 comments, not everyone there has issues. Many are also helping those affected with advice and assistance.
At least it seems that besides the technical issues, there is also positive news. Because it currently looks like there could be more PS5 consoles before Christmas – at least if we believe the words of Sony’s chief.
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This is now the Stasis problem: This playstyle: freezing opponents and then spectacularly shattering them is new for Destiny and is just a lot of fun. However, only as long as you are the one turning others into snowmen.
If you freeze a group of aliens in PvE, no one complains about the standstill. However, some of the new enemies can also freeze the players. And then you realize as a Guardian: standing around like an ice pillar is uncool!
In the Crucible, however, it’s a whole different dimension, that is PvP. Here, being frozen often means guaranteed death. You can try to break out of the ice, but that almost never works. And as is typical for an expansion, almost everyone is playing the new classes…
Shattering frozen enemies is fun – being frozen is less so
Has Bungie now killed the Crucible with Stasis?
So unfair is Stasis in PvP: The new Stasis classes have quite a few means and ways to bring their icy breath of death over other players:
Grenades that create ice walls or even track and freeze their targets
“Melee attacks” that can freeze Guardians from a distance
Supers that freeze entire rooms
The new exotic “Grasp of Salvation” fires icy charges
The absurd range of some Stasis skills is demonstrated by the biggest Destiny streamer Gladd – not even behind walls are you safe:
Things look a bit different for Mtashed – the one who recently made headlines with Genshin Impact. He believes that you can either balance PvP and have boring PvE, or go fully towards the crazy space game:
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But not only the Destiny celebrities agree that thanks to Stasis, PvP is currently totally broken. The community on Reddit is voicing its opinions about Stasis. For example, it is asked, “Has anyone ever won or survived a 1vs.1 while frozen? Ever?” (via reddit)
No one saw this coming? Yes, they did. Right after the introduction of Stasis and the icy skills, voices in the community arose predicting just that. We also reported on this here on MeinMMO.
With Stasis, Destiny has taken a big step towards action MMO and intensified its MMORPG influences. For the first time, there is large-scale CC (Crowd Control). Yes, before, a Hunter could bind enemies or a Titan could momentarily blind, but Stasis is a different ballpark.
Anyone who played Dark Age of Camelot, WoW, or Guild Wars 1 at the turn of the millennium and in the early 2000s knows that crowd-controlling enemies, making them helpless, and then taking them out is really fun. But even receiving CC is just a joy killer. That hasn’t changed to this day.
In modern shooters like Call of Duty, there’s hardly anything more annoying than getting flashed. After the stun, you stare at the white screen for seconds, only to then see the killcam.
Here’s what a battle in DAoC looked like
So now, is PvP in Destiny lost? Probably not. Keep in mind that Beyond Light is only a few days old and everyone wants to show off their Stasis Guardians and still don’t know how to counter the new ice skills.
Moreover, Bungie will keep an eye on Stasis’s performance in the Crucible and should it take over permanently, they will patch it. For a while, you will certainly have to put up with the ice chaos.
Are you already playing PvP or are you still caught up in the story of Beyond Light? How do you assess the situation, is this really being exaggerated?
With the release of the PlayStation 5, even players on PS4 now have the opportunity to get some games for free. However, it requires a little trick. MeinMMO explains to you how it works and what you need to do.
What kind of games are these? They are the 20 free games from the PS Plus Collection that you receive when you subscribe to the PS Plus service. Among them are several of the best titles that have ever been available on the platform, such as Detroit: Become Human. In our article, we present to you all 20 games in the PS Plus Collection.
Actually, these games are intended for owners of a PlayStation 5, even if the storage of the PS5 is full if you install all the games. However, with a little trick, you can also secure all games for the PS4. You just need a PS5, or at least access to one.
PS Plus Collection on PS4 – Here’s how it works
This is what you need to do: First of all, you need to have subscribed to PS Plus yourself. Otherwise, you won’t have access to the games from the start. Then you need either your own PS5 or someone who owns the new console. Proceed as follows:
log into the PS5
alternatively, ask your friend to log in with your account – but we generally advise against sharing account details
navigate to the PS Plus section on the PS5 via the UI or the PS Store
go to the “Subscriptions” section
select the PS Plus Collection
there you can choose all the games you want on your PS4
Here you will find the collection. Image source: GamePro.
The library is linked to your PSN account and is not tied to a console, which is why the trick works. Therefore, you should now be able to find the games on your PS4.
Is it worth getting a PS5? According to the first reviews of the PlayStation 5, it has several advantages over its predecessor, primarily the improved speed and the new controller. However, since the PS5 is already available in some countries, some users are concerned about technical issues that diminish the gaming experience.
If you want to see for yourself, however, you will still have to be patient. In Germany, the PS5 is set to be released in a week, on November 19, 2020. If you haven’t pre-ordered any of the next-gen consoles yet, you might still be lucky until Christmas. Sony gives hope for a third wave for the PS5.
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Many were left empty-handed when buying the PS5. In an interview, Sony’s CEO Jim Ryan said that there will be new supplies soon.
Where does the information come from? Sony’s CEO Jim Ryan spoke with the BBC about the launch of the PlayStation 5. They also discussed the sales of the PS5.
When will there be new PS5 consoles? Sony’s CEO especially gave hope to PlayStation fans who had previously gone empty-handed. He said:
You can be sure that we are really working hard to bring significant supplies [of the PS5] to market before and after Christmas.
So those who have been left empty-handed so far may still be able to get a console. Because there are supposed to be new devices both before and after Christmas. However, he did not mention any numbers or a date.
Sony was surprised by strong PS5 pre-orders
This is how the PS5 sales went: Ryan also mentioned in the conversation that they were surprised at how extensive the pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 had been. After the first wave of pre-orders, Sony apologized that the sales could have gone better. And in the interview, he explains that he regrets the chaotic situation. He stated:
We are making more PS5 units in this challenging environment than we did PS4 units at launch. If people couldn’t get one at launch, we are very sorry and we apologize for that.
The situation is completely different: Due to the Corona pandemic, everything went completely differently than planned this year: “The most extraordinary thing is that all of this [the PS5 release] happened in 2020. The only thing I’ve learned is that I’ll never do something like this again during a pandemic.”
In the event of another pandemic, Ryan would not want to repeat such a release.
Many users are still hoping for a PlayStation 5.
Buy PS5: Will there be a 3rd wave after all?
Several months ago, a tweet from the PlayStation account gave fans hope that there could be more PS5 consoles:
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This tweet gave many hope and Jim Ryan’s words reaffirm the hope that there could be more consoles available. The console has officially launched in the USA, and the PS5 has also been tested in Germany.
Image note: The title image with Jim Ryan is from Sony and is taken from the BBC article.
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The pre-event for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands sends players back to the areas and the pre-event of Wrath of the Lich King (WotLK). It is considered one of the best expansions of all time. Many are filled with nostalgia and now hope for the best for Shadowlands.
What is this pre-event? Since Wednesday, November 11th, the new Scourge event has been running in World of Warcraft. After Sylvanas destroyed the Helm of Domination, the uncontrolled Scourge is going berserk and threatens to overrun all of Azeroth.
As players, you ensure that this does not happen and fight against the hordes of the returned undead. For this, there are plenty of useful rewards and the reunion with old acquaintances, such as the Argent Crusade.
The whole thing mainly takes place in Icecrown, the endgame area of Wrath of the Lich King, where the last raid of the expansion, the Icecrown Citadel, is also located. However, this is not the only thing currently making players feel nostalgic.
The Pre-event of Shadowlands – Just like back to WotLK
This reminds of WotLK: Along with the pre-event, the famous zombie plague returns, which was already a feature in the WotLK pre-event. This causes entire cities to be overrun by ghouls, into which players can transform.
Players can interact with infected crates or small animals, or be infected by zombies. They then transform themselves into ghouls that are hostile to everything (except other ghouls) and cause a wave of undead that keeps growing. On reddit, this already looked very chaotic during testing:
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The plague was one of the highlights of the WotLK pre-event. However, the new rare mobs and bosses in Icecrown also provide a flashback. Because these are all bosses from instances of WotLK with the same loot they had back then.
How good was WotLK? Already in 2019, WotLK was one of the best WoW expansions on MeinMMO and is considered by many players to be the best time of WoW. The reason for this is likely the good balance between gameplay and story, which has rarely been achieved since then.
In our recent survey on the worst WoW expansion, WotLK and Burning Crusade received the fewest votes – which in turn means that the least number of you have bad memories of these two expansions.
This also brings nostalgia: Already the preparatory questline for the event sends you through several areas that you as a player have certainly seen often in the past. However, with the completely new leveling experience in Shadowlands, you will hardly see these areas again. Meanwhile, you will also encounter the Argent Crusade again, an old faction that may become important again in Shadowlands.
The questline culminates in a battle against Nathanos Blightcaller, the servant of the Banshee Queen Sylvanas. Those who played Classic will know this boss, as he was one of the hardest opponents in the open world.
We finally face the annoying servant of the Banshee Queen.
This time we encounter him again in the Eastern Plaguelands, right where he used to stand: in front of his estate with his two dogs. If you want to know what happens after the fight with him, you can watch the cinematic of Nathanos’ fate here.
What does this mean for Shadowlands? The great preparation for Shadowlands now gives players hope that the new expansion will show a better side after the unpopular BfA.
The delay of Shadowlands to November 24th has hit many fans hard, but also simultaneously fueled hope that Blizzard is taking the time to make the addon really good. This was actually the very first time that the release of a WoW expansion was postponed. With the memory of WotLK, this hope is now even more intensified.
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In GTA 5 Online there are new discounts and bonuses active, bringing you more money.All players receive a large cash gift and Rockstar is gathering all players to complete a huge heist challenge that will lead to even more cool rewards.
What is currently happening in GTA Online? As every Thursday, a new bonus week started in the game. This provides you with activities that pay double rewards or discounts on vehicles and properties.
This week, however, you particularly benefit from heists, and it seems something is happening in the game as well. Rockstar itself challenges players with a massive heist challenge. Is this all preparation for the biggest update of all time?
1 Million GTA$ Bonus for everyone
What does this mean? Now is the perfect time to check out GTA Online. Every player who logs in now will receive a bonus of 1 million GTA dollars from Rockstar. The only thing you need to do is log into the game.
However, you should hurry, as this bonus will only go to players who log in by November 18, 2020.
When will the money be credited? In the following week, from November 19 to 25, you will receive the money in the game.
This week there is a juicy bonus, and all you have to do is start the game
Huge Heist Challenge Starts
What does this mean? Rockstar has devised a special challenge for the players. You are supposed to play and successfully complete any of the heist finales. The task is, however, that the entire community together has to steal 100 billion GTA dollars in the heists. You have the next 7 days to accomplish this. If successful, additional strong rewards await.
What rewards are there? If players reach the goal by November 18, all will receive a new, special vehicle for free. All players participating in the challenge will receive a special honorary award.
As a help, Rockstar will waive 75% of the costs for all heist preparation equipment.
By the way, the diamonds are back in the casino vault
Is the biggest update starting soon?
What could this special week mean? A generous bonus, a massive community challenge, and a renovation at the Diamond Casino – what could all this mean?
As players logged into GTA Online today, November 12, they noticed that construction is ongoing at the Diamond Casino. Quickly, suspicion arose regarding the biggest update of all time that Rockstar had promised for this year. Together with the bonus week, it becomes clearer that the focus is on the casino.
The big DLC is supposed to be released sometime in 2020, and there are only about 2 months left. A release seems likely soon. However, players are worried, as it currently appears that it will simply be an extension of the casino DLC, while Rockstar had promised a new location.
Is a new location coming, or will it just be an extension of the casino?
Why is this week worth it?
Where can you earn more money this week: Additionally, you can earn double rewards from various activities. This week, there is double the amount of GTA dollars here:
Casino Story Missions
Resurrection Mode
The podium car has changed: In addition to new cash bonuses, the car that spins on the podium of the casino has also changed. You can now find the Run Zhaba there.
Where can you save now? So you can instantly invest your earned money, the bonus week also offers discounts on various vehicles and properties:
Arcades – 30%
Arcade Upgrades – 30%
Master Penthouse – 40%
Penthouse Upgrades – 40%
Vapid Retinue – 40%
Vapid Retinue Mk II – 40%
Karin Everon – 40%
Übermacht Rebla GTS – 40%
Lampadati Komoda – 40%
Grotti X80 Proto – 30%
You should invest now if you want to own an arcade
If you want to earn some extra GTA dollars or have a vehicle in your sights that is currently discounted, you should definitely check out GTA Online this week. If the money still isn’t enough for your next investment, check out more ways to earn money faster in GTA Online.
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Blue Microphones recently released a new Yeti X in a special “World of Warcraft” edition. MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski took a look at the microphone as she was still searching for a good podcast microphone. Here you can find a conclusion.
I had little to do with professional microphones until now, as I never really needed one. That changed abruptly when we started our own podcast with MeinMMO. I can be heard there as one of the main hosts. Excellent sound quality is everything in this medium. My voice must not sound like it’s coming from a tin can or torture your ears with scratching and popping sounds.
Since March 2020, we have been working from home due to the Corona pandemic, and I can’t use our sound studio in the office. It came at just the right time when I got the opportunity to test the Blue Yeti X in the “World of Warcraft” edition. After all, the microphone was described in the press release as the ideal microphone for podcasters.
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What you can expect from this review: As you might have guessed already, I hereby confirm: I am not a professional hardware tester and am (yet) not very knowledgeable about microphones. I will share my impressions with you and also tell you from a layperson’s perspective how it is for me to use the microphone’s special features.
The review includes:
an introduction of the microphone and its specifications
a description of the optics with my own photos
an assessment of the user-friendliness of the software and microphone
a self-recorded voice sample, with different settings
The Blue Yeti X in the “World of Warcraft” edition
Introducing the Blue Yeti X “World of Warcraft” Edition
What makes the USB microphone special? By the title “World of Warcraft” edition, you have probably already guessed that this microphone has something to do with the most famous MMORPG in the world. But what exactly?
For one, “World of Warcraft” is prominently displayed on the back of the USB microphone. But that’s not all. Together with the microphone came a new extension for the Logitech G Hub. With this software, Logitech products such as keyboards and mice can be configured. The extension for the “World of Warcraft” microphone provides HD audio samples from Shadowlands and generally from World of Warcraft.
Additionally, there are presets that adjust your voice. For instance, you can turn yourself into the Lich King or an Orc from the WoW universe. However, there are also presets that have nothing to do with World of Warcraft and give the voice a warm or bass-heavy sound. These settings are particularly interesting for me as I mainly want to use the microphone for podcast recordings.
The microphone is thus not just a visual collector’s item. Through the software, it gains some additional functions that other microphones do not have in this way. The software can be downloaded and used for free.
What does it cost? €209 – the standard version of the Blue Yeti X costs €180.
The real heart of the product is a free software that allows voice adjustment
Technical Specification
Let’s start with the bare facts about the microphone:
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The Design is Elegant and Mature
What I like: When I freed the microphone from its box, my first thought was that it looks pretty stylish. Two large, gold rings encircle the microphone. Mystical runes wrap around the ring at the base, which “World of Warcraft” players should immediately recognize. The grayish surface of the microphone is matte. The combination of the matte surface and the golden embellishment gives the microphone an elegant look. This gives it a mature tone.
I prefer the elegant design to any of the flashy neon colors often associated with the gaming scene. The microphone would probably not immediately stand out as gamer gear in a business Zoom meeting.
The logos of Blue and World of Warcraft are also in gold, blending into the overall look of the microphone. They are large and prominent but not intrusive.
If someone prefers a more flamboyant or plain design, they might not be happy with the aesthetics. Some may also find it a bit bulky, due to the slightly edgy corners and the sturdy belly.
What I don’t like: Fingerprints are noticeable on the matte surface (and depending on the light). For the test, I touched the microphone a lot, leaving whitish marks in some places. However, these were quickly removed with a gentle cleaner and a cloth.
Front side
Connections
Base with runes
Back side
The Microphone and Software are Easy to Use
What I like: The microphone is ready to use quickly. It comes with a USB cable that I connect to my PC. As soon as it is plugged in, it can be used right away. For the basic use of the microphone, nothing else needs to be installed.
It is possible to connect headphones to the microphone, allowing me to hear my own voice while recording. This is quite practical for recordings, as I can immediately hear if something is wrong with my voice. For example, I can hear if I start to sound scratchy and should pause the recording to drink some water.
A big plus for me as a layperson is the two adjustment options directly on the microphone. I control the input volume with a knob on the front. Flashing runes indicate the volume. If the runes go into the red zone, I know that I am overdriving and can immediately turn the dial to get back to the green runes.
The runes on the front indicate whether I am too loud or “in the green”.
On the back is a button with a four-capsule array and four polar patterns. Simply put: there are four settings, through which the microphone picks up sounds from different directions. A graphic is included to simply explain what the orientations do.
For recording a podcast, I use the cardioid mode, which captures my voice directly in front of the microphone while minimizing background noise.
At the back, I set the direction in which the microphone should record.
The true heart of the microphone is the accompanying software “World of Warcraft Blue Voi!ce”, which is included in the free Logi G Hub. When I launched the software for the first time, small mini-tutorials appeared. They showed me step by step what settings are available and how to use them.
I only need to click on the corresponding preset, and it already modifies my voice. The minimal use of the program is more than simple. WoW fans who want to use the microphone in a raid will undoubtedly find it easy to navigate.
What I don’t like: It is possible to configure the presets or create your own voice samples that can be shared with others. At certain points, it is not entirely clear to me what I can exactly customize and create. Here, an extra 2-3 mini-tutorials would have been desirable.
However, that is nitpicking because if you click through the options and just try things out, you can figure out a lot by yourself.
So you can get an impression for yourself, I have recorded three voice samples:
a raw version, without using the software
a version in which I present the “professional” presets that are also great for podcasters
a version in which I take on various roles from the WoW universe
Voice sample without special software: In the following track, you hear my voice in its raw form. The microphone was simply plugged in, and I started talking right away.
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Voice sample with Blue VOI!CE for a WoW adjustment: In the third recording, I experimented with the voice distorters from the WoW universe. This ranges from Gnome to Demon to Lich King.
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During the recordings, I noticed that the microphone tends to make a popping sound. The microphone comes without a pop shield, which means one has to be a bit careful with pronunciation to avoid smacking and popping. I will probably get a separate pop shield for this.
I find the adjustments that I can make directly on the microphone to be particularly practical. If you are not an audio professional, you can at least easily ensure that the input volume is correct and that the microphone records from the right direction.
However, these are things that the more affordable version, the standard Blue Yeti X, already offers. So, if you only need a high-quality microphone for podcasts, streams, or videos, this microphone is likely perfectly adequate. Or perhaps another in the same price range.
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For WoW fans, the microphone is definitely a great collector’s item. It would make a special gift. Playing around with the Blue VO!CE options is fun. From experience, I can say that a Gnome voice can lighten up a team meeting. However, I have been told that the Warcraft voice distortions do not sound entirely authentic – but they are still amusing.
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But now there has been a curious case: A video was muted because it supposedly contained copyrighted sound effects. In the background, only the music from World of Warcraft Classic was playing – the game that was also streamed.
What happened? The Polish streamer michalronin noticed that one of his videos on Twitch was muted. This happens whenever Twitch automatically detects copyrighted music. The bizarre thing was: The streamer didn’t even have ordinary music in the background. The only sound was the background music and sounds of WoW Classic.
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What was Twitch’s reasoning? In a screenshot, Michalronin then showed the reasoning. Supposedly, the sound “Medium Wind Storm with Gusts, Whistles and Low Rumble” was heard in the background – which translates to something like “Medium Wind with Gusts, Whispers, and Low Rumble” in German. The sound allegedly belongs to “The Hollywood Edge Sound Effects Library,” a database for sounds.
The system had apparently recognized this and muted the corresponding video.
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Is this really protected? In many countries yes. In principle, sound recordings are protected by copyright just like recordings of entire music pieces, images, or any other artistic works. This is a reality in many countries. After all, there are entire databases for sounds that make their money selling licenses for such sounds so that developers can incorporate them into games or movies.
Many find the incidents on Twitch amusing – but is it perhaps even right?
In addition, games and almost all their content – including music and sounds – are also protected by copyright. Developers wouldn’t need to allow streamers to present their games to the public on Twitch, at least in Europe.
Whether the Twitch system has made a mistake here or really recognized a wind effect that may have been bought by the WoW team and implemented in the game is hard to determine.
The incident shows that copyright is a complex issue and even small parts of entire works are protected and can lead to problems in publishing. This whole topic will certainly accompany us for much longer in the coming weeks and months.
What do you think of the incident? Logical that the system evaluated it this way? Or a clear error that shows the absurdity of copyright?
In League of Legends (LoL) the new patch 10.23 is active. It particularly reworks the shop, brings new items and even mythical items. Some players seem overwhelmed.
What is happening in the new patch? In LoL, the preseason is currently happening, which has changed quite a bit with the new patch 10.23. The focus was on the item shop in the game, which now looks different, reacts differently, and suggests different items to players. In short: a lot is different now.
For long-time players, the shop has been completely revamped. Many are struggling to adapt.
What exactly has changed in the shop in patch 10.23?
Recommended items: The selection of recommended items has been optimized according to Riot Games. This overview is now compiled based on your current equipment, opponents, and the course of the game.
All items: Here you can still find all items. By clicking on the icon of your class, you will find only items relevant for tanks, ADCs, mages, or other classes.
Quick buy window: On the left side of the shop, you will find this new window. Items such as potions, wards, and boots that are frequently purchased are provided here.
This is what the new shop from LoL looks like
Mythical items: Mythical items are now the highest class of items that LoL has to offer. They are meant to define your play style. You can only own one mythical item. Each of these mythical items has a passive effect that makes legendary items more useful.
New legendary items: The legendary items are now the highest item class prior to patch 10.23. Other than boots, you cannot upgrade them further. Here and there, new legendary items have been added to fill niches, including Demonic Embrace. It is basically Liandry’s Anguish, but for tanks.
How are the players reacting?
This is what Twitter shows: The shop change in LoL is hotly debated on social networks. Some players are struggling to cope with the change and want to take a break from LoL for now.
On the account of parquesomedia, an e-sports journalist for InvenGlobal, one reads: “I will really stop playing the game now. I absolutely cannot play with these items. It doesn’t make sense. I’m done with it.” He explains that this is his humble opinion and apologizes to the developers who are working on it. He simply can’t relate to it.
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This is what reddit says: The new shop in LoL is also a hot topic on reddit. Often discussed is the size, which is simply too small on larger monitors. Others say that the new shop should never have gone live together with the new items. Players feel overwhelmed.
But whether on reddit or Twitter, no matter where you look, you keep reading: Just wait a little and play a few days with the new items and the new shop. Players should give themselves time to get used to the new system.
Have you tried the new shop yet and what is your opinion on it? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
MeinMMO received a PS5 from Sony for testing purposes: Shooter specialist Sven Galitzki was able to take the next-gen console for a spin. Here he describes how his first experiences with Destiny 2 on the PlayStation 5 turned out.
It is an exciting time around Destiny 2. With the launch of the new expansion Beyond Light and Season 12, Year 4 has begun. Furthermore, the journey for many Guardians is likely to continue on the next-gen consoles PS5 or Xbox Series X.
For me, there was absolutely no question about which game would be the first to examine on the PS5: Destiny 2.
About the Author: Sven has been working at MeinMMO since 2018, focusing intensely on the shooter genre as an author and expert.
He is a fan of Destiny since the beginning and has spent an enormous amount of time in both parts of the franchise. If there is a game that will forever have a place in his heart, it is Destiny. But countless hours in various “Call of Duty” games, as well as the Division and Battlefield series, are also part of his portfolio.
For Destiny 2 on the PS5, I had to sneak out at night
The backstory: On November 11, I joyfully accepted the package with the PS5 from the mailman. I felt like a little boy just before Christmas, but also somewhat burdened. Because I knew exactly: It couldn’t have come at a worse time.
Due to work and personal commitments, I have no time to test the good piece today and tomorrow (on the 11th and 12th). Moreover, my new 4K TV for the PS5 won’t arrive until Monday. “More than setting it up and with a lot of luck maybe configuring it will not be possible today,” I thought to myself yesterday.
So it happened. I was glad that I could even unpack the PlayStation 5 after work, set it up in a flash (as a PS4 user, you get the hang of it right away) and then quickly started the download of Destiny 2 and The Division 2. I had to leave shortly after.
Late in the evening, I returned, but gaming was out of the question. Because even the house dragon had to be calmed and demanded its time. An old Russian proverb says: Happy Wife, Happy Life.
In short: If I had touched the PS5 any longer, I don’t know if I would have to explain to Sony now how that thing could have fallen out of the window.
Shortly after, I went to bed. But I couldn’t really sleep. I tossed and turned for a while. And when I noticed that Madame was fast asleep, childish curiosity and the gamer in me could no longer be restrained. While most of you might have been sleeping, I quietly sneaked out of the bedroom, checked if the kids were really asleep, sat down at the PS5 and started Destiny 2 right away.
This is how Destiny 2 plays currently on the PS5
Take note: I carried this out quietly and secretly at night, so I didn’t make any precise measurements nor did I conduct detailed comparisons with the PS4 Pro or take many pictures. I will do that in the coming days and weeks.
My key insights into Destiny 2 on PS5: It all started with a big “Oh oh!”. Because during the login, it didn’t feel much faster than it did on the PS4 – probably because here primarily the internet connection, not the hardware of the PlayStation 5, plays a role.
But then the new power was immediately noticeable – at least mostly with the loading times. Currently, Destiny 2 runs via the backward compatibility feature of the PS5. In other words, you are playing the PS4 version with a performance boost. But features like 60 FPS or true 4K resolution – all that comes later with the free upgrade.
I played Destiny 2: Beyond Light on the PS5
Destiny 2 compared PS5 vs. PS4 Pro
However, even this first performance boost already put a smile on my face. The day before, I had played on the PS4 Pro, and the difference was already enormous:
Destiny 2 ran absolutely smoothly and technically flawlessly.
In the character menu, there is still a slight delay, but it’s not comparable to what one experiences on the PS4. After about a second, you can already see the character and his equipment.
The approach to a location is noticeably faster. Often, the actual flight animation is not even played anymore. You see your spaceship launch from orbit, and you are practically already there.
If you want to examine a weapon, shader, or mods during flight, all of that is possible within 1-3 seconds without any problem. On the PS4 Pro, the inspected weapon often didn’t even show up for me when I was already on the tower.
If you are traveling with a fixed squad or one formed through matchmaking, the approach might take a bit longer, so solo. But it’s still much faster than before on the PS4.
The menus and tabs open noticeably faster in general. Swift switching of loadouts is no longer an issue.
If you want to jump on the Sparrow, just tapping the button is enough, and you’re on it.
There are no loading pauses between the individual areas anymore. I hopped on the Sparrow and tried to drive around locations like Europa. It went completely smoothly. Without a single stutter, without ever getting stuck with the loading wheel on the screen.
Even in the tower, I did not experience a single stutter or hang between the individual areas.
Fast travel over the map of a location is finally living up to its name.
Even though the 60 FPS are supposed to arrive in December, I generally feel that Destiny 2 now runs much smoother and softer in direct comparison to the PS4 Pro. Maybe the action MMO is already benefiting noticeably from the boost mode of the PlayStation 5.
The PS5 remained completely silent the whole time, not so much as a peep – no matter how much was happening on screen.
The new DualSense controller feels extremely precise to me. I always play with maximum sensitivity in Destiny 2, but as precise as the DualSense is, the DualShock of the PS4 doesn’t even come close to that.
A tasty morsel that makes you look forward to December 8
My conclusion: In short: All Guardians who want to get a PS5 – look forward to it. Even with the currently few concrete improvements, such as in loading time and possibly in framerate, Destiny 2 on the PS5 is already a delight for me and no comparison to the PS4.
Those who have enjoyed Destiny on the PlayStation 4 or the PS4 Pro are likely to enjoy it even more on the PS5. It is not a different game, but just by the faster loading, it offers a different, truly fluid experience that will be significantly enhanced on December 8. Then there will be native 4K resolution, 60 FPS in PvE, 120 FPS in PvP, and a FoV slider.
With Patch 5.35, the new upgrades for the special weapons of the Resistance are now available in Final Fantasy XIV. Here you will learn how to upgrade the weapons to the current maximum level.
To unlock the next step for upgrading your Resistance weapon, you first need to start the next quest in the questline concerning the Queen’s Guard in Gangos by speaking with Marsak (X: 6.4 Y: 5.7) and accepting the quest “Operation Nest-Raider”.
This will unlock the Southern Front of Bozja and a new quest, which allows you to continue your journey to upgrade the “Relic Weapon” from Shadowbringers.
To upgrade your weapon, you need to bring Zlatan in Gangos (X: 6.1 Y: 4.9) certain items called “Memory Clumps.” There are 3 different types, of which you need 20 each:
Memory Clump of Sorrow
Memory Clump of Pain
Memory Clump of Fear
You will receive these when you complete skirmishes and Critical Engagements in the area of the Bozja Southern Front. However, you can also obtain them from FATEs in specific zones of Heavensward:
Memory Clump of Pain can be farmed in the Western Highlands of Coerthas and the Abalathian Sea of Clouds
Memory Clump of Sorrow in the Dravanian Forelands and the Rolling Mist
Memory Clump of Fear can be found in the Hinterlands of Dravanian and in Azys Lla.
Once this step is completed, you can return to Zlatan and continue with the next step called “The Maxim is Bravery.”
This step ensures that your Resistance weapon shines beautifully. For this, you need 6 Memory Clumps of Fury. You will obtain these again from the Bozja Southern Front or from any dungeons at level 60.
However, you must run these dungeons with a group. At the end, you will receive one Memory Clump per run.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War celebrates its release on November 13 and is the 17th premium title of CoD. MeinMMO has put together some info here so you won’t jump into the cold water completely when the new first-person shooter launches.
With the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the latest CoD generation takes a step back in time and revolves around fast-paced and action-packed battles during the Cold War era. Unlike in Modern Warfare, you won’t be able to put your enemies under pressure with the latest drone technology, but will be limited to 80s war equipment.
However, Call of Duty was once considered a World War shooter and knows how to program a fast shooter that offers many tactical options without the latest technical gadgets, rewarding players for their strong aiming and calculated flanking maneuvers.
To prepare you for what to expect, MeinMMO has compiled 6 things that particularly highlight the differences between the old and new CoD, the multiplayer content at launch, and the changes compared to the beta phase.
When does Cold War start? The full “Cold War” release with all multiplayer features starts for us at 6 AM on Friday, November 13. Soldiers who get into the game earlier can access much, but there are still some restrictions until the full release. For example, they cannot completely finish the zombie map.
Day-One Patch
If you purchased the new Black Ops digitally, you can preload Cold War on all platforms, and the Day-One patch will already be applied for you. Reports suggest the first patch of Cold War is:
approximately 15 GB (PlayStation)
However, if you purchased a physical version and are retrieving the data from a Blu-Ray, you will definitely need to download the patch before you can really get started. So far, there’s no information from developer Treyarch on whether there will be another patch right at launch.
More info on purchasing Cold War can be found here:
Adjustments Movement, Weapon Handling & TTK to CoD MW
The CoD from 2019, Modern Warfare, will likely be remembered as the Warzone CoD. In terms of movement and features, the title took many different paths than previous CoDs. Therefore, it often faced accusations of catering to beginners and “casual players”. Due to the supposed beginner-friendliness, Warzone is more accessible to the larger player base that was able to build the big Free2Play battle royale.
With Cold War, some of these developments have been rolled back, and the new Black Ops again resembles a CoD on the PS3 – aside from the technical progress. In terms of graphics and performance, it is a fully-fledged next-gen title.
However, with movement and weapon handling, Cold War moves away from its predecessor Modern Warfare again and resembles more the gameplay of earlier CoDs. The guns feel a bit “arcady”, just like the movement.
Everything goes a bit more towards video game and hasn’t necessarily become more realistic. Fans of realistic approaches may find less enjoyment in Cold War than in CoD MW. However, for fans of hardcore shooter action, the CoD series has often not been the right choice.
This also applies to the time-to-kill (TTK). The TTK is again significantly higher than in CoD MW (around 200 ms) and is approximately at the level of Black Ops 4 (over 300 ms). However, unlike BO4, Cold War comes with a strong multiplier for headshots. With headshots, Cold War is back at the level of Modern Warfare. Another feature that favors more advanced players.
In summary, CoD MW takes a more realistic approach with high beginner-friendliness, while Cold War returns to earlier CoD mechanics and appeals to advanced players. However, it also adds its own developments to movement:
You can swim in Cold War
There is a sprint take-off, allowing you to run faster at the start of a sprint, which then tapers off
There are more running speeds available, giving you more control over your step noise
In Cold War, you can swim, dive, and even shoot while doing so.
What Cold War keeps from Modern Warfare
The last point does not mean that Cold War couldn’t learn from CoD MW as well. There are some features that CoD 2020 takes from its predecessor and even improves:
Executions / Finishing Move
Large 40vs40 mode
Gunsmith
Executions:The finishing moves from CoD MW remain in the game with Cold War. You can sneak up on an opponent from behind and eliminate them with a cool animation. You can also send downed enemies into respawn with the execution.
Gunsmith: With Cold War, you can also attach mods to your weapons and enter battle with countless combinations. The feature has been further expanded, allowing you to see even the smallest detail of changes to weapon stats.
The gunsmith is significantly more informative with Cold War.
What Cold War does differently than Modern Warfare
The important changes compared to CoD MW are, however, more extensive:
Ping system in multiplayer
Prestige system
Scorestreaks
Loadout composition
More colors
Ping system: Cold War will offer a ping system in multiplayer. This means you can mark your targets and draw attention to enemies, give commands, or simply annoy your teammates.
Prestige system: The new CoD offers a completely revamped prestige system, which we explain in detail here. You can earn and keep a limited number of prestige ranks per season, but can ascend 1,200 levels, which reset to 0 with each season.
Scorestreaks: Cold War also takes its own path here. You now unlock your previous killstreaks based on your score, i.e., your points. They no longer reset upon death, and you accumulate them throughout the match. However, to unlock the right heavy hitters, you still need killstreaks to accumulate the points. A preview and explanation of the scorestreaks can be found here.
Create-a-Class: The loadout system works a bit differently than in CoD MW, but doesn’t completely depart from the old approaches, as it still needs to align with Warzone. You should be able to assemble your loadouts for Battle Royale via CoD MW or Cold War, and the weapons from Cold War will likely all come to Warzone.
The biggest adjustment here is the wildcards. These are particularly strong perks that alter certain conditions for your loadout. For example, the Overkill perk, which allows you to carry 2 primary weapons, is now such a wildcard and no longer a normal perk. Another wildcard allows you to attach more mods to your weapons, letting you fill all 8 mod slots.
With the prestige system, you can unlock tons of emblems and rewards.
Multiplayer Content at Release
At launch, Cold War offers a total of 10 maps set in locations around the world. Some are specifically designed for standard matches (6vs6), while others are adjusted versions of larger maps, which actually belong to game modes that also allow more players:
Thus, 8 maps are available for the normal multiplayer modes in 6vs6 style at launch. The first new map has already been announced: Nuketown ’84 comes on November 24. At GameStar, you can view the maps in detail.
To conclude the list, MeinMMO presents a few adjustments compared to the beta phase that faced some criticisms. Treyarch has included extensive patch notes in the big blog “The Road to Launch”, and we summarize the most important adjustments:
Weapon levels go from 40 to 55 – More attachments for all guns
Military ranks (0 – 55) come into play and unlock standard equipment
Prestige system is introduced (Pre-season with 3 prestige levels)
More weapons, perks, scorestreaks
Challenges will be unlocked
Better audio and more audio options
Comprehensive improvements to the Fireteam mode
Ping system expansion (allows you to mark C4, for example)
Expansion of the arsenal to 29 weapons
Adjustments to all weapon classes based on feedback and data from the beta
Overhaul of aim assist
Bullet direction has been adjusted. In the beta, it oriented itself to the actual position of the weapon and now pays more attention to your line of sight at scope level
Slide – Shorter and slower sliding, plus you can now shoot faster out of a sprint than a slide
The cheaper scorestreaks are harder to obtain (streak spam from the beta reduced)
Point earnings for high killstreaks have been increased
General overhaul of the required points / cooldowns for scorestreaks
General overhaul of the spawn system
Adjustments of some perks, field upgrades, and equipment
Executions, weapon inspection, theater support are coming into the game
Skins can be fully unlocked and used
Comprehensive overhaul in the area of audio (footsteps, map audio, weapons, etc.)
You can already find gameplay from the zombie mode, but the big puzzle can only be solved at launch.
In addition to the new Call of Duty, CoD wants to impress with the continued development of the battle royale Warzone and brings new content inspired by the Cold War setting. The first new Warzone map is supposed to be a historically significant location from that time. A killstreak and a mission resembling Cold War can already be found in the game. Here you can learn more about the integration of Warzone and Cold War.
The Elder Scrolls Online has been around since 2014 and is still actively played and developed. But what should be done from the community’s perspective to keep the game relevant as a NextGen MMORPG in 2021 and beyond? We at MeinMMO have asked fans and experts like streamer Alex0s.
Since then, continuous updates have continued, including annual new chapters since 2017, each introducing completely new regions and gameplay elements.
However, there is occasional criticism that ESO brings more of the same every year with no real innovations coming. But what does the community actually wish for? And what would be necessary from the perspective of fans and experts to establish ESO as a next-generation MMORPG in the coming years?
We at MeinMMO conducted a large survey in the German Facebook group for ESO, where over 150 comments were actively contributed by many fans. Thank you again to the Facebook ESO community.
How can ESO be improved? That’s a question not only Echsi is asking.
For this, we also asked ESO expert and streamer Alex0s (via YouTube) for a statement on the topic. You can find his opinion at the end of the article.
What fans wish for in the future from ESO
In the large German ESO Facebook group, there were numerous comments on the topic. The wishes of the community primarily concern these areas:
Servers, performance, and bug fixes
Comfort features like flying mounts, a global auction house, or more inventory space
A more challenging combat system and more individuality for classes
We will briefly reflect prominent opinions on these topics in the following paragraphs.
Performance and Co.
The most prominent issue on the community’s wish list is clearly performance. Because ESO does not always run smoothly on consoles, and there are often lags and long loading times. User Tanja Burri summarizes many opinions:
I think of better [servers] or new megaservers with more power and capacity.
As a player, you suffer greatly from game performance… loading times are okay, but as soon as there are many effects in raids or PvP, performance drops.
Even when things go boom and fizz, the game should still perform well in the future.
The problem seems to primarily affect consoles, which, according to user Chris Löblein, are not designed for this type of game:
The biggest problem with consoles is not only the servers but also the performance of the consoles themselves. I have played on both console and now on PC, and the difference with more computing power is massive. Consoles are simply not designed for this type of game.
At least the criticized weak performance of the Xbox One and PS4 should improve with the next-gen consoles Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
Comfort Features
When you spend a lot of time in a game, you eventually notice what feels awkward and uncomfortable. Thus, comfort features are important. ESO has been steadily improving in this regard over the years, most recently with the new collections menu, but according to players, there are still several things that can be improved to make ESO more enjoyable to play.
ESO has already realized various comfort features in housing.
More inventory space: The most requested comfort feature by far is more inventory space. Because in ESO, you can collect a lot of items, and eventually, even the extended space is filled with clutter. Therefore, Sonja Kolthof wishes, along with many other things, especially for more space!
– flying mounts – more space (I’m looking forward to the console update on November 10) – some way to prevent money carries (e.g., in raids or dungeons) – MORE SPACE! – The ability to send messages to players in a group from within the group – the ability to sort master writs by sets – stack and bank golden motif style pages – access to the inventory of all characters on an account/server(!!!!!) – Oh, AND MORE SPACE!!!!!!
Flying mounts: Also high on the wishlist of many ESO fans are flying mounts, which allow for quick traversal of areas. However, they come with some problems, which is why user FTLF has a concrete suggestion:
I would support flying mounts as long as it means that visually you’re in the air, but the hitbox is still on the ground… more like hovering than flying. Otherwise, no one would ride anymore, and I don’t even want to start about Cyro [PvP] and server load.
Many would like the griffons from Summerset as flying mounts.
Global Auction House: Currently, sales between players occur through special trading guilds that operate stalls in larger cities. While this system is amusing and fits well into a medieval fantasy world, some players would prefer to quickly and easily access goods through a global trading center. User Jessie Vom Beek thinks, “A global auction house would be a dream!”
Additional community ideas: Along with these major topics, there are a few smaller, nice ideas:
Julia Fraunholz wishes for the ability to create a vegetable garden in housing and grow resources for cooking. A “gardening feature”.
Benedikt Spiller would like pets that collect loot for him.
Alyssa Léon has a special request: low-level creatures like skeevers should eventually become “yellow”, meaning not automatically hostile. The forced fights against such tiny creatures annoy her.
Charlotte Schneege enjoys exploring Cyrodiil but has no interest in PvP. She wishes for a “passive mode” like in GTA5.
Diverse players, including Trevor Phillips, wish for an option to visually disable animal companions like twilight swings or bears, as they obstruct visibility in large numbers.
Combat System and Classes
Some users feel the combat system is not challenging enough and should be revised. For example, Alrik Rotbart would like to have the system from New World in ESO:
Then there’s the combat system. Most of the time, players just mash some rotation on the keyboard/controller that hardly changes. I would wish for a combat system that requires more, let’s say, “skill.” I’ve watched many videos about NEW WORLD and find it quite appealing.
Fights should be more dynamic.
Players like Nils Brömer would also like a better distinction between classes within the game:
More class identity. I find that classes play quite similarly overall when comparing stamina characters with stamina characters. This could perhaps be addressed with class-specific weapon skills, but that would be a very far-reaching change.
Other Ideas and Wishes
In addition to these major aspects, there are several other ideas on what should change in ESO.
More Relevance in Crafting: Alrik Rotbart enjoys crafting and wishes for more relevance:
The crafts are too “unimportant.” I find it a shame that craftable sets hardly have any use, except for 4 – 5 exceptions.
You often analyze for months until you learn everything, and I find it unfortunate that more hasn’t been made from that.
Crossplay among Consoles: Pia Lupa and other fans would like crossplay, but only among consoles, as PC players would have advantages due to their addons.
Crafting should be more rewarding.
Just dare to try something new! While most fans want to improve existing elements, user Benjamin Goldberg advocates for a more radical approach. ESO should finally dare to try something and not just stick to the usual formula:
In my humble opinion, Zenimax should dare something with ESO! Become more innovative. Until now, every addon has been praised by the press, but the famous formula has been criticized repeatedly. It’s always the same process; always the same dish.
– 2 new dungeons – 1 new area with a new raid – both are well done story-wise, but not always outstanding – And by the end of the year, another small DLC.
It’s all nice and fun, but it’s not innovative. This is the same problem that FFXIV has. Ultimately, you already know how your gameplay year will look.
What about changes? What if well-known places in the world were completely transformed, factions were broken, and suddenly no longer exist? The status quo would be completely overturned.
Just dare to try something and not always just keep riding the same old horse until it eventually dies.
So much for the community’s opinion. To conclude our article on the desired changes in ESO, we asked YouTuber and ESO streamer Alex0s for his opinion on the topic.
Are new contents really what keep an MMORPG alive? Does it require ray tracing and other new graphic effects as a sales argument?
MMOs remain relevant through their “Games as a Service” status. This means they thrive on regular updates. It often seems that developers prioritize new, paid contents like quest areas, raids, and new sets over enhancing the base game. With ESO, this is not the case.
In past updates, ZeniMax Online Studios has shown how simple “quality of life changes” can significantly improve the gaming experience. They implemented a text search and new filters to simplify inventory management, especially for console players. The new item set collection, which allows for duplicating or restoring set items, was also warmly welcomed by the ESO community.
Thus, future “quality of life changes” could be just what it takes to make ESO the “NextGen MMORPG” hit. Addons like “Dressing Room” or “CombatMetrics” already demonstrate what it takes to keep Tamriel thriving. “Dressing Room” allows for saving different “equipment and skill” setups to be prepared for every opponent.
The possibility of short keys for different equipment is also a topic. “CombatMetrics”, on the other hand, is a damage meter for analyzing damage composition. Both essential addons should find their way into the game in a similar implementation. This could be the key to making ESO more appealing on consoles and especially next-gen consoles for potential MMO players.
For him, it’s not really about large, new contents, but rather about keeping the gaming experience enjoyable with meaningful “quality of life” updates. An opinion shared by many other fans.
But what do you think about the future of ESO? What improvements would you like to see? Let us know in the comments!
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In Destiny 2, Guardians are struggling to complete the task of finding 5 Entropic Shards on Europa. We will show you where all 9 hidden objects are located and how to destroy them.
This is the task: Once you have completed the regular story campaign of Destiny 2: Beyond Light, the new location Europa is far from safe. You will need to accomplish quite a bit for the Exo Stranger and assist her in the mission “Born in Darkness” – but you’ll also receive great rewards for it.
A task that many Guardians struggle with is the quest “Aspect of Control”.
You need to find and destroy small pyramids of Darkness on Europa.
This is also important to enhance your new Stasis abilities. Only this way can you unlock your first Aspect.
Please note: In order to successfully complete the quest, you need the new Exotic “Griff der Erlösung”. How to unlock the Stasis weapon is explained in this guide by MeinMMO:
Quickly find Entropic Shards on Europa in the video
What you need to know about the quest: The Exo Stranger asks you to destroy 5 Entropic Shards.
There are a total of 9 on the DLC location Europa. If you only want to complete the quest “Aspects of Control,” you do not need to search for all of them. However, if you are a title hunter or triumph collector, you need all 9.
An Entropic Shard on Europa
There are 2 problems with this:
The shards are not found on the map or marked by a quest marker. There can also be snowstorms on Europa that can obscure your view completely.
As mentioned initially, you need the new Exotic “Griff der Erlösung”; otherwise, you cannot destroy the objects – make sure you have enough power ammo with you.
This is the video: The YouTube Ninja Pups has gone through the trouble of showing all 9 locations in the video. We provide timestamps and an image of the area to help you easily find the Entropic Shards you still need.
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1. Entropic Shard: Asterion Abyss open field (1:46 minute)
Look at the Vex construct sticking out of the snow at the top. There you will find the first shard against a wall.
2. Entropic Shard: Lost Sector “Hidden Void” in Asterion Abyss (2:29 minute)
At the very end of the underground Lost Sector, you see floating Vex stones. Look up into the yellow glow – here is the sought shard. You can even hit it from below.
3. Entropic Shard: Cadmus Ridge before the Bray Exo Research (3:09 minute)
Just before the entrance to the research facility “Bray Exo Research,” you will find the shard on an ice wall to the right.
4. Entropic Shard: Lost Sector “Bunker W15” in Eventide Ruins (3:45 minute)
Follow the course of the Lost Sector until you reach a large, open room. Look up and to the right corner next to the window, in the direction you came from.
5. Entropic Shard: Eventide Ruins open field (4:36 minute)
Near shard 4, you will find a destroyed construct of steel beams on open field – look up from below and see the sought object to the right.
6. Entropic Shard: Stormguard after “RIIS Reborn Access” (5:04 minute)
Leave the Eventide Ruins and cross the area “RIIS Reborn Access” until you arrive at “Stormguard”. Right after the elevator, look behind the first steps.
7. Entropic Shard: “Kell Ascend” after “Stormguard” (6:18 minute)
Start in “Stormguard“ where you found shard 6. Then continue the path uphill to a teleporter. Choose the right path later and enter the area “Kell Ascend”. Traverse the entire area until you find your target under a small staircase on the roof at the end.
Unfortunately, a picture of the static map is hardly helpful here, we recommend watching the video above.
You will find it on this roof in the area “Kell Ascend”
8. Entropic Shard: “Iron of the Technocrat” after “Stormguard” (7:39 minute)
Again, start in “Stormguard” where you found shard 6. After the teleporter, this time go left, into the area “Iron of the Technocrat”. Traverse the entire area until you reach the coliseum (boss room). Look up at the column in the circular room on the right; here is the shard.
Again, it is difficult to convey the overview due to the static map, so it is better to watch the video.
9. Entropic Shard: “Creation” in Bray Exo Research (9:07 minute)
Update: You can now reach the 9th shard normally. Head from the large Exo head, which you can find in the area “Creation” of Bray Exo Research. You will have a long walk ahead.
You can find the entire path in this video by Nexxoss Gaming starting at minute 2:50:
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Nexxoss refers to the 9th shard as number 4 for us here
The 9th and final shard cannot currently be destroyed. However, you can already see it in the “Creation” section of the Bray Exo Research facility. But without glitches, the area is closed.
Update: You can now reach the shard normally.
Was our guide helpful, were you finally able to earn your first Stasis Aspect? If you have questions or tips for other Guardians, please share them in the comments.
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The new DualSense controller of the PS5 features a built-in microphone. This is super convenient if you don’t have a compatible headset and want to communicate with others. However, it is enabled by default, which can lead to unpleasant situations in multiplayer. We at MeinMMO reveal how to easily turn it off.
What’s going on? The PS5 is being released today, November 12, in the first countries, while we in Germany have to wait another week. Some testers were able to try out the next-gen console and came across an interesting detail.
As it turns out, the microphone on the new DualSense controller is always enabled by default. Anyone who doesn’t know this might accidentally transmit sounds from their living room or bedroom, or the insults from other players, for everyone to hear.
How do you disable the microphone? Fortunately, the microphone can be easily disabled. There is a small button near the microphone that you simply have to press. An orange light will indicate that it is no longer active.
A close-up of the microphone and the mute button (Image source: Slashgear).
Continuously activated microphone is an invitation for disaster
Why is the situation so problematic? The issue was pointed out by editor Chandler Wood, who writes for PlayStation LifeStyle. He reportedly transmitted a conversation with his wife to all players:
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As Wood describes in an article, during the waiting period in a multiplayer lobby, he received a call from the organization Fnatic, advising him to quickly turn off his microphone, as the entire lobby could hear his conversation.
What sounds funny at first can turn into a disaster, especially when discussing private matters that are none of everyone’s business.
Moreover, multiplayer lobbies with dozens of players, all of whom have their microphones active, are hard to tolerate. Therefore, for the sake of yourself and your fellow players, you should rather disable the microphone.
In the Roblox community, the “Oof” sound is considered legendary. However, it had to be removed for legal reasons. Now it is returning, but players will have to pay for it.
The sound, which was first heard in 2005, was initially not well received by fans—it sounded more funny than like a death scream.
However, in 2016, the YouTuber Whimee uploaded videos featuring the Oof sound that went viral. As a result, the sound effect became something that is inseparably linked to Roblox. The Oof sound became iconic and legendary, spawning tons of memes and funny videos—especially the music remixes are very popular within the community.
You can listen to an example of it here:
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Why was it removed from the game?Tommy Tallarico, a composer and head of Intellivision Entertainment, noted that the Oof sound actually comes from him. He created it in 2000 for his game Messiah. It only appeared in Roblox in 2005.
A legal dispute followed, as a result of which Oof had to be removed from Roblox.
How is the sound returning now? At the end of the month, the Roblox Corporation will bring the sound back. The company was able to reach an agreement with Tommy Tallarico. However, players will have to purchase the sound if they want to use it again. It costs 100 Robux, which is approximately 1 US dollar.
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Soon you can make new videos with the Oof meme again.
Tommy Tallarico will also create four exclusive sound packs for Roblox, which players can purchase for prices between 10 and 250 US dollars and then incorporate into their own game creations. Additionally, he plans to offer Oof merchandise through the Roblox store on Amazon.
Tallarico explains that the agreement he reached with the Roblox Corporation supports his company and the launch of the new Intellivision console.
What is Roblox anyway? Roblox is one of the most successful games with over 100 million active players monthly (via Wikipedia). It is actually more of a toolbox through which users can create their own games and share them with others. The worlds are built with Lego-like building blocks, and when programming, the scripting language Lua is used, which is very easy to handle.
After the update in GTA Online, which marks the beginning of a new bonus week, players notice that something is happening in the game. Construction is happening again at the casino. Is this the start of the biggest update that Rockstar promised?
What is different in GTA Online now? Today, on November 12, a new bonus week has launched in GTA Online with a small update. But instead of just discovering the new discounts and bonuses, players found out that construction is now happening at the Diamond Casino.
Update 5:00 PM:The GTA bonuses are here. In addition to a large bonus, there is also a massive community challenge that players are supposed to complete together. Again, a lot is revolving around heists and the Diamond Casino.
The data miner Tez2 shared images and a message from “Tom Connors” pointing to the renovation of the casino. He shared it on Twitter:
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In the back area of the casino, there are now building materials and an entrance has been secured and equipped with warning signs. It seems that the construction work is already in full swing or is about to start.
Although Rockstar has not yet set a fixed date for the DLC, a release soon seems likely. The year 2020 ends in just two months, so there isn’t much time left for the release.
What they have already revealed about the biggest update: There will be a completely new location that will also be associated with a new heist. The heists are even expected to come in a new form that Rockstar has come up with.
This is what players say about the construction work: After this discovery, players seem curious about what lies behind it. After all, we are all eagerly waiting for the biggest update of all time that Rockstar has promised.
But some players are skeptical, wondering why construction is taking place at the casino when it was said that there would be a completely new location with a heist for the DLC. They say on Twitter under Tez2’s post:
“Oh no, they are expanding the casino. This will be the whole ‘new location’.”
“They (Rockstar) said there would be a completely new location, but if they only expand the casino, it will be one of the smallest updates.”
“Please don’t tell me that your biggest update is just an expansion of the casino.”
“If it really turns out to be just another casino DLC, remember that they (Rockstar) set the expectations high with ‘the biggest update.'”
It seems players have high expectations for the next DLC after Rockstar itself announced it as “the biggest update of all time.” It could also be that preparations are simply being made, and after that, even bigger changes will become noticeable.
We will probably have to wait and see how this develops in the coming weeks. MeinMMO author Patrick Freese will also wait until the next big update is available, until then he has said goodbye to GTA Online.
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