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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Call of Duty: Mobile is getting a new season called “Going Dark.” If you have played Modern Warfare, this should ring a bell. And indeed, the mobile CoD is getting content from the (still) latest installment.
This is Season 12: The new season of Call of Duty: Mobile seems to be a tribute to Modern Warfare (2019). This is indicated by both the name and the content included in the update.
“Going Dark” is already a reference to the popular Modern Warfare by its name. In the teaser for the season, the developers also showcased two legendary characters from the game: Captain Price and Ghost. Captain Price joined Modern Warfare in Season 4.
The new season is expected to release “this week,” by November 15 at the latest.
Features for MW players: Hackney Yard and the night mode
This is the new map: Hackney Yard was already one of the more popular maps in Modern Warfare. It consists of many angles, houses, and containers where intense battles take place.
It is small enough to ensure a lot of action and also so convoluted that you can easily play tactically. Especially since CoD Mobile plays faster than Modern Warfare, aggressive players will likely enjoy themselves here. While Hackney Yard may not be a Shipment, it will still lead to many kills.
If you are new, you can find the best weapons for CoD Mobile on MeinMMO that suit your playstyle. Tip: The QQ9 could be really strong on Hackney Yard.
What is the night mode? The night mode immerses familiar maps in complete darkness. You then play with night vision devices, which means you can see lasers from weapons better and that colors are mostly gone. This creates a more intense, albeit more complex game.
However, it is still uncertain whether the mode will even be implemented. The current speculation is due to Captain Price wearing his famous night vision device in the trailer, the season’s name “Going Dark,” and Modern Warfare also promoting this mode in their trailer.
This is what the night mode looks like in Modern Warfare.
More features in Season 12: New skill and new class
What is the new skill? The Ballistic Shield is a new operator ability that you can equip in your loadout. It is a frontal body protection with an integrated submachine gun.
You hold the shield in front of you, protecting yourself from bullets that would hit you head-on. At the same time, you can fire at enemies in front of you with a submachine gun, but without aiming down sights (“ADS”). The short clip from the developers shows what that looks like:
This is the new class: The Refitter is a new class in CoD Mobile’s Battle Royale that ensures armor and vehicles are automatically repaired. It also increases the durability of these two items.
As a gadget, the Refitter gets an armor package that you can place on the ground. Players can use it and receive less damage from bullets.
The start of Season 22 in Diablo 3 is actually a reason for joy for our editor Patrick Freese. But for him, it should have come a week earlier.
For years, I have regularly played the Seasons of Diablo 3 and have always been there right from the start. It is always a celebration for me when all my friends are suddenly online in the Diablo world and everyone starts together from scratch.
What is the problem? The new Season 22 starts on November 20. This has now been officially announced by the Diablo team. However, for me and some other Blizzard fans, the date is not cool at all.
Season 22 will only keep me for a few days – and I find that a shame
What makes Season 22 special? For every new Season in Diablo 3, the developers come up with something that makes it special. Usually, these are special bonuses that have a significant impact on gameplay.
What is different this time? Normally, I play a Season of Diablo 3 extensively for about two to three weeks, and then the interest gradually wanes. Cool pets like this one from Season 20 motivate me to complete the season. After that, I come back every few days to refine my gear or play a new class.
But all of that will come much shorter this time. When Shadowlands starts on Tuesday (and the servers are functioning), I will switch to that game and stay there for several weeks.
For me, a Season start in Diablo 3 a week earlier would have been much better. Then I could have fully experienced the start, could have sunk several hours into it, and then, once the initial hype has died down, could have migrated to Shadowlands without a guilty conscience. But no, this time I will probably have to abandon the Season after about four days. That’s a shame.
Nostalgia, friends, community: WoW is an old love of mine. Although I didn’t play back then during Classic, I started with the first expansion, Burning Crusade. The reason was that practically everyone played it, and my best friend said I should at least give it a try. Then his brother was also there, and suddenly I found myself in a guild, and there was this feeling of connection.
Since then, my relationship with WoW has been an on-and-off affair. I regularly have a subscription going again, check in to see what’s happened in the latest patches, level up a few twinks with friends, and have fun.
But I have never missed an expansion release. I just love it when the starting areas are full of players because everyone wants to try the “new” thing. Everyone explores together what Blizzard has created for the WoW community. What crazy NPCs have been created and what stories they have to tell. My friends, who already played Burning Crusade with me, are also waiting for me again.
And sorry, Diablo 3. But a new Season really cannot compete with the launch of WoW: Shadowlands for me. Therefore, the question of who gets my attention is redundant.
Can’t both be done? I considered whether I can play both simultaneously. And yes, I can play something else alongside a Diablo season. But nothing that goes as deep as an expansion in World of Warcraft. That just consumes all my attention.
Sure, when the WoW servers are once again bursting at the seams due to overload and there are huge queues like in WoW Classic, then it makes sense to take a detour into the hack and slash world. But otherwise? It will probably take a few weeks after the launch of Shadowlands until I stick my nose back into Diablo 3.
How about you? Do you play Diablo 3 and WoW and now face this decision, or is WoW completely irrelevant to you and will you immerse yourself entirely in Diablo 3? Or do you even play both? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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In Pokémon GO tests for a new XP system start today, November 9th. These will take place for one week and only in Australia and New Zealand. Some players hope that these adjustments are an early sign of a new max level.
What is going on? As Niantic announced, a special test will run from November 9th to 16th. Selected trainers from Australia and New Zealand will experience an adjusted XP system.
Almost all areas of the game are expected to be affected by the changes, including:
Catching Pokémon
Evolving Pokémon
Hatching Eggs
However, Niantic has not yet revealed how the changes will look in detail. Consequently, players from Down Under are being questioned frequently. So far, no trainer has reported any adjustments.
Why is this interesting to us? Niantic promised bonus items during the tests that players can find in the Daily Free Box. However, these will come for all players worldwide, not just those testing the new XP system.
Additionally, the adjustments could hint that the max level in Pokémon GO will be raised soon.
Players interpret tests as a hint for level 50
How are the players reacting? Under the Reddit post about the test, several comments suggest that the adjustments are for a new max level:
For example, user Copycatcabra writes: “If this isn’t the clearest example that a level cap increase is coming…”
User DonzaRS responds to Copycatcabra, stating he expects a release of the new level by mid-December.
FizzingSin anticipates a forthcoming level 50, even though it has never been officially confirmed: “I am so excited for level 50.”
Hillside126, on the other hand, sees no direct connection: “The wording is so vague that it could be called a rebalance, which doesn’t seem related to raising the level cap to 50. I’m not sure what sense it makes to change the amount of XP gained in the mentioned ways.”
In this context, Hillside126 refers to the previous information we have about a new max level. It is supposed to differ from the current experience at level 40.
What do we know about a new max level?
Niantic announced back in 2019 that they are working on a new max level. However, it is not expected to be a simple increase in XP.
With the special tasks, leveling from level 40 could indeed differ significantly from the previous system. Nonetheless, the changes to the XP system could be related to a new max level.
Many players no longer know what to do in PoGO and take a break like our author Noah Struthoff or Snorlax.
However, many players wish for an increase because they have been at level 40 for several years, including MeinMMO editor Noah Struthoff. He even took a break from Pokémon GO recently:
The official release of the Xbox Series X is still pending. However, some players have apparently already received their consoles. The only downside is that at least one of them had the wrong generation in the package…
What happened? An Xbox player posted their preorder in the subreddit for Xbox Series X. His thread has the simple title: “So, I just got my preordered All Access Series X…”
Attached is a picture. However, it does not show the hoped-for Xbox Series X, but rather the predecessor, the Xbox One X. This one is already a few years older and surely cannot compare in performance to the new model:
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In the case of reddit user L3Jane, however, this did not happen. He insists: “Yes, I checked my order three times and it is for the Series X. It was in Australia through Telstra.”
Some players already have the Xbox Series X – The real one
Who already has the Xbox Series X? According to some reports, other players have already received their consoles – Even the correct ones. This seemed to occur relatively frequently, likely due to the sheer volume of preorders.
As a result, there was some uncertainty among players about whether they were allowed to use the consoles at all. After all, they are not officially available yet. However, Microsoft commented on this and stated clearly: Those who have their Xbox Series X can happily start playing.
However, those who have not yet been able to preorder an Xbox Series X will likely have to wait a bit longer. The new console is completely sold out – already for the umpteenth time. It seems to be extremely popular, even PlayStation fans are preferring to go for Xbox this time.
In Australia, users have already posted pictures of their boxes. Image source: Press Start.
When does the Xbox Series X come out? The official release of the console is Tuesday, November 10th. Many players will therefore be delighted to open their packages and unpack their new Xbox tomorrow. However, this will likely do little to help L3Jane – He will first have to go through the customer support of the seller to file a complaint about his order.
The streamer Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker was the big winner on Twitch during the US election 2020, which started on November 3rd. The talk streamer is known for his views on politics. At its peak, he had up to 226,000 viewers who wanted to know how it would turn out from HasanAbi, not from CNN or Fox News.
This is Hasan Abi: Hasan Piker (29) is an American with Turkish roots. Although he is on Twitch as HasanAbi, he is not a big gaming streamer. The 29-year-old is mostly found in “Just Chatting”. There, he is known for his leftist political views and his willingness to debate.
He was also present during the “Among Us” streams when left-wing congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dipped her toes into the gaming and streaming world: That was a huge event before the US election.
But generally, he dedicates himself to serious topics. HasanAbi often invites guests to discuss political issues with him.
For the year, HasanAbi is situated in the upper mid-range of Twitch, somewhere in the top 500. In the politically charged year in the USA, he was already climbing. However, during the US election, HasanAbi’s channel skyrocketed to unknown heights.
What the channel showed during the US election: Twitch viewers apparently wanted to know from him how things were going with the election, which was dragging on. Hasan Abi broadcast Trump’s speech when he announced he would challenge the election in court, and had an immediate live reaction: He couldn’t believe it.
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Oft nutzt HasanAbi dann fremde Quellen, Tweets, Zeitungs-Artikel oder Videos, um auf dieser Basis Informationen zu vermitteln und Diskussionen anzustoßen. Ähnlich wie xQc ist das ein Kanal, der von “Reactions” getrieben wird. Der Streamer reagiert auf Dinge, die er gerade sieht, in Echtzeit, und spricht mit seinen Fans und anderen darüber. Der Chat spielt eine wichtige Rolle.
Sein Kanal hat dabei einige Highlights zu bieten und wechselt rasch im Ton. Während man in einem Moment noch Statistiken betrachtet und analysiert, wird im nächsten Moment gelacht und geflachst.
The streams have sometimes gone over 10 hours in the last few days.
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People follow the election on Twitch and root for it
This is how successful Hasan Abi is now:
In the days since the election, HasanAbi’s channel has practically exploded. In the last 7 days, HasanAbi (via sullygnome):
reached nearly 90,000 viewers on average – 320% more than the previous week. Especially the streams on November 3rd and 4th averaged 157,300 and 133,700 viewers, respectively, lasting over 10 hours. These are colossal numbers.
gained 140,000 followers – that’s an increase of 770%
peak viewership on November 3rd, entertaining 226,974 viewers simultaneously
Thus, HasanAbi surpassed people like the constant CS:GO player Gaules, xQc, or the German Knossi, who set a viewer highlight with the Horror Camp.
HasanAbi was the number one on Twitch for a week (source: Sullygnome).
Twitch is opening up to topics beyond gaming
This is the interesting part: Twitch started as a pure gaming platform, but is increasingly becoming a universal source of information and entertainment for a younger generation that goes beyond just gaming, similar to YouTube.
Twitch is becoming a kind of “customized live television on demand.”
Someone like Hasan Abi proves that you can be successful on Twitch even with a format focused on politics when an election heats up the country and the world as it has in recent days.
Big event before the election.
Especially before the election, Twitch became more politicized. It seems that the left party in the USA, the Democrats, understand Twitch better. US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reached over 600,000 viewers in a major Twitch event with some top streamers before the election. Some of them may have gone to vote specifically because of these events.
Ocasio-Cortez called for voting for “progressive” candidates:
In FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, the team of Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is now known. See here, with what kind of amazing team the Norwegian is on a digital goal hunt.
The FIFA series is also very popular among football professionals, so there is a chance to encounter one or another pro in FUT online matches. This has now happened to a user who reports on reddit (via reddit) about an encounter with Erling Haaland and reveals the Norwegian’s crazy team.
How do you recognize a football professional in FIFA 21? When you see your opponent’s team before a FUT match and spot a turquoise special card with a 99 rating, then it is probably the pro player card of a real football professional – regular players cannot obtain these special cards.
In FIFA 20, some teams of football professionals were discovered over time, here you have an overview:
The unbelievably strong and especially expensive team of Haaland in FIFA 21
This is what Haaland’s team looks like: In the unfortunately slightly blurry picture, you can recognize the FUT team of the Dortmund striker. It consists, apart from Haaland himself, only of extremely strong Icon cards. Haaland’s opponents must have been quite astonished.
What makes the team so strong: Teammates from Dortmund are nowhere to be found in Haaland’s team, as it really only consists of Icon cards. These are currently the strongest cards in the game, as there are no special cards that can match the ratings of the icons.
Particularly strong and valuable in his team are Ronaldo (94), Maradona (95), and Gullit (95), which are among the best Icon cards.
Anyone who should face this Icon team in FUT should probably prepare for a loss. Provided Haaland is as good on the gamepad as he is on the real football field.
This is how valuable his team is: If you recreate Haaland’s team (as of 11/09/2020) without his pro player card, then the 10 players in his starting lineup cost an incredible:
30 million coins (PS4)
Most FUT players probably wouldn’t earn that many coins in their entire FUT career, and with that, Haaland probably has one of the craziest teams in Ultimate Team. Especially because of his 99 pro player card, which only he possesses.
These are the market values of the individual cards:
Before the launch of Beyond Light, Destiny 2 offers a finale for the ending Season 11 in the form of a closing event. Bungie now officially confirms the date, which is at a really inconvenient time for us.
What is the event about? Tomorrow, on November 10, 2020, a new chapter begins in Destiny 2. With the new expansion Beyond Light and Season 12, the game will start its 4th year.
But before Guardians can dive into the new content tomorrow, Destiny 2 wants to conclude the (still) current Season 11, the Season of Arrival, with a closing event. But when does the season finale actually begin?
Update 03:00 AM: The event has begun and sends you to another area of the Tower.
Start the trip from the Director / menu, head to the blue crown in the Tower (“The Last City”) and then immediately receive the event emblem “Disaster Protocol”.
Update 01:10 AM: The mini-update to prepare for the season finale is now live. It is 137 MB on PS4 and the servers are back online. However, not much has changed in the Tower, it all looks “normal”.
The Traveler is glowing a bit so far, and yes, the pyramids are always glowing, and Mercury always looks like it’s about to explode.
Bungie recommends (via Twitter) that you stay in the queue and know that there are currently server issues.
Many German Guardians will likely only experience the event on YouTube
Update 08:00 PM: Bungie has now officially confirmed that the closing event takes place in the middle of the night on November 10:
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When does the closing event of Season 11 actually start?
It starts at 1:00 AM German time – now you need to load a mini-update as event preparation.
Between 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM, the finale of Season 11 will take place.
After that, the Destiny servers will go offline until the reset at 6:00 PM on November 10 – so for 14 hours.
Original message: This is currently the question many Guardians are pondering. Because Bungie does not have much time left. At 4:00 AM German time on 10.11., the servers will already go offline for a 14-hour maintenance and immediately afterward, Beyond Light and the new season of the Hunt will start.
However, there are indications that the event will become active shortly before the server downtime, which would be unfortunate for all German and European players. Because that would be in the middle of the night – probably starting at 1:00 AM on November 10, so at a really inconvenient time.
All important information about the update before Beyond Light and the times can be found here on MeinMMO:
This speaks for this late start time: According to many players, the official schedule for the upcoming maintenance gives a hint about the event start.
Maintenance starts at 0:30 AM German time on 10.11.
And at 1:00 AM, all Guardians will be thrown out of their activities and will need to download a small update – according to Bungie as preparation for the server downtime.
After that, it seems like you can log in normally again and still play until 4:00 AM.
That update at 1:00 AM is likely in the eyes of many Guardians to activate the event for the season finale. Because why else would you need to download a mini-update just before a huge 14-hour maintenance? The preload for the big upcoming update 3.0.0.1 is already active on PS4 – so a small fix for that is also not an option.
The pyramid ships represent darkness in Destiny.
In short: It is currently strongly assumed that the event will begin for us in Germany at 1:00 AM on November 10.
What can we expect at the finale of Season 11? This is also currently unknown. Officially, it was said that nothing crazy will happen. Just chilling a bit with friends in the Tower before the lights go out.
It is speculated that we will witness the darkness arriving with its ships at the Traveler or that it may heal itself.
Are you joining? For German Guardians, this is a very inconvenient time, and certainly not everyone is ready to log into the game and chill in the Tower with their gamer friends, as Luke Smith elegantly put it. So, it will likely end up that quite a few will watch the event at a more convenient time on November 10 on YouTube or Twitch.
We at MeinMMO are also joining and will be reporting live from the season finale. But how about you? Would you or are you going to be there at such a late hour for the closing event of Season 11? Or is it too late for you – even if it’s Destiny?
