What is the status of the MMORPG Kingdom Under Fire 2? After the community manager announced her departure, some concerns arose among the fans. We at MeinMMO spoke with the PR agency of the publisher.
Why was the KuF 2 community somewhat panicked? In August, community manager Aureli announced her departure. Even then, some players feared that this was not a good sign for the future of the strategic MMORPG Kingdom Under Fire 2. The last major community update was from April, and since then, there have only been maintenance work.
As a result, the community wondered about the state of the game.
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Gameforge comments on KuF 2
What about the player numbers?Steamcharts shows that player numbers over the past 30 days averaged 24 concurrent users. The peak was 49 players. This seems to support the notion that the MMORPG is currently not doing too well.
What does Gameforge say about the situation? We spoke with the PR agency responsible for Gameforge and, in turn, for Kingdom Under Fire 2. Here are the insights from the conversation:
The community manager left the team due to personal changes in her life. It has nothing to do with the game. Her responsibilities have been redistributed to other community managers.
Gameforge continues to operate KuF 2 but acknowledges that the development team is currently experiencing some internal issues, causing the game’s development to progress more slowly than planned. The COVID-19 pandemic has also played a role in this.
While online games have benefited from the player numbers during the pandemic, according to Gameforge, these were mainly “older” titles like TERA. The newer titles, such as Kingdom Under Fire 2, have not experienced the same growth surge.
The majority of KuF2 players are expected to be using the Gameforge client, making the Steam numbers unrepresentative.
Gameforge assures that there are no plans to discontinue Kingdom Under Fire 2. Development will continue, albeit somewhat slower. However, other games in the portfolio currently take priority.
What does this mean? Gameforge remains committed to Kingdom Under Fire 2. Fans do not need to fear that the servers will be shut down anytime soon.
In the MMORPG, you command troops and fight with them in dungeons, raids, and against other players.
What exactly is Kingdom Under Fire 2? Kingdom Under Fire 2 is an MMO that mixes RPG elements with real-time strategy. You play a character that you can level up, equip, and develop over time. There are five different classes to choose from.
With this character, who can be played in the open world like in an MMORPG, you then command troops in instances, as in a real-time strategy game.
Of the countless weapons that Call of Duty: Mobile offers, some stand out. One of them is the Chopper, also known as Chain SAW. The weapon is the best machine gun in the game. With the right build, it can become even better.
What kind of weapon is this? The Chopper is an LMG that has risen to the top of its class in our list of the best weapons for CoD Mobile on MeinMMO. It combines many advantages of assault rifles and machine guns from the get-go.
On one hand, the Chopper offers high damage and a large magazine, so you rarely have to reload. On the other hand, it is quite mobile for an LMG, allowing you to keep up with faster weapons without losing precision. Even from the hip, it hits reliably.
With the right attachments, the Chopper gets even better. The loadout we are presenting to you today is even used by CoD Mobile expert iFerg. We will show you how to recreate it, how to play it effectively, and what makes it so powerful.
The Chopper also comes with the stylish Chain Reaction skin and unique kill effect. You can check out the skin in the Arsenal.
With these attachments, you improve accuracy, range, and control at minimal cost to mobility. This makes the Chopper a dangerous weapon, especially over medium and even closer distances.
The Appropriate Loadout
This is how you build the right class for the Chopper: To maximize the Chopper’s strengths, you should bring the right secondary weapon and perks. Ideally, you should take:
Primary Weapon: Chopper
Secondary Weapon: MW11 Pistol or FHJ-18 Rocket Launcher
Operator Ability: Annihilator
Equipment: Fragmentation Grenade and Trophy System
Perks: Lightweight, Ghost, and Dead Silence
The loadout of CoD Mobile expert iFerg. Image source: YouTube.
What makes the loadout so good? The strength of the Chopper is its high mobility for an LMG, which is further enhanced by Lightweight. Ghost, Dead Silence, and the suppressor help you remain undetected while playing aggressively.
With the attachments, the Chopper becomes deadly at almost all distances, and with its large magazine, you can take out multiple enemies in a row. The laser and grip help you fire accurately even from the hip.
In this loadout, you can freely rush across the map and get kill after kill, allowing you to earn your powerful atomic bombs quickly with some practice here. You can see the build in action with expert iFerg in the video:
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What are the weaknesses? Although the Chopper has many advantages, it is not invincible. In close combat, it is outmatched by submachine guns like the new Fennec or the Echo, currently the strongest shotgun.
It is also quite useless at very long ranges. Sniper rifles like the Locus will likely take you out without you being able to deal any damage.
Additionally, you are vulnerable to the new NA-45, a sniper rifle that fires explosive, remote-detonated rounds. If you are not careful, you might walk into a booby trap and be killed immediately. In professional matches, the new sniper has already been banned.
Alternative Setup for a More Precise Chopper
If you are looking for a setup for the Chopper where you want to trade a bit more mobility for increased precision, we have an alternative for you:
Muzzle: Lightweight OWC Suppressor
Underbarrel: Strike Foregrip
Laser: Tactical OWC Laser
Ammunition: 120-Round Magazine
Rear Grip: Textured Grip Tape
With this setup, you are more on the defensive side. Laser and suppressor still enhance your hip-fire and conceal your position, but the barrel and rear grip ensure that you aim faster and with greater precision.
Along with the large magazine, you have the ideal weapon to hold positions and stop enemies without having to reload frequently. If you still have difficulties playing with hip-fire and aiming, you can find the best settings for CoD Mobile here.
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Just over 2 weeks until the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (November 13) and slowly more and more info about the new shooter is surfacing. This time, a leak shows a picture of possibly all scorestreaks that will be included in the game.
The new Call of Duty places the world of Modern Warfare in the Cold War and lets you carry out covert operations in locations all over the world. Not quite as covert are the operations in the Cold War multiplayer. Here, there are explosions in every corner and scorestreaks share some of the blame.
A new leak now shows a picture of the scorestreaks from Cold War, showcasing 21 war devices that you can earn and unleash on your enemies. MeinMMO shows you the picture and lists the individual streaks. From the experiences of the beta and previous CoDs, we also attempt to provide an explanation of how each streak works.
Which streaks ultimately make it into the game and how they function is, however, not definitively clarified yet. So take the information here with a grain of skepticism.
List of Possible Cold War Scorestreaks in Detail
What does the leak look like? On reddit, the user “Mathiasxd148” posted a screenshot of the scorestreak selection screen in Cold War:
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Which scorestreaks are shown? A total of 21 streak icons are visible. Here are the required scores, possible translations into English, functionality, and whether the streak was already available in the beta:
500 – Incendiary Bow – A bow that allows you to fire incendiary projectiles that cause area damage
600 – RC-XD – A manually controlled mini-vehicle with explosives (Beta)
700 – Armor – Increases health points
800 – Spy Plane – Enemies are displayed on the minimap (Beta)
900 – Counter Spy Plane – Minimaps of enemies are disrupted (Beta)
1,000 – Flamethrower – A fire-spewing device for variable use
1,250 – Care Package – Gives you a random scorestreak upon collection
1,400 – Sentry Turret – An auto-targeting turret that can be placed on the map (Beta)
1,500 – Death Machine – A minigun for devastating the environment
1,750 – Cruise Missile – A controllable rocket that falls onto the map from above
2,000 – Artillery – Selects 3 targets on the map to be attacked with artillery grenades (Beta)
2,250 – Hand Canon – A powerful sidearm that may kill with a single shot
2,500 – Napalm Strike – An airstrike across the map with firebombs (Beta)
3,000 – Air Patrol – Attacks enemy equipment in the airspace (Beta)
3,250 – War Machine – A grenade launcher for one-shot kills and high area damage (Beta)
3,500 – Strafe Run – Attacks a marked area on the map with low-flying aircraft
4,000 – Attack Helicopter – A helicopter patrols the map and automatically attacks enemies in sight (Beta)
5,000 – H.A.R.P. – A bomb with great destructive power is dropped on the map
6,000 – Chopper Gunner – You sit in a helicopter for a short time and fire a powerful gun at the map (Beta)
8,000 – VTOL Escort – A jet fires a missile at the map and then patrols the marked area
10,000 – Gunship – You briefly become the gunner of a bomber that terrorizes the map with 3 different guns
New system differs significantly from previous approaches
How do scorestreaks work in Cold War? With the points system, Cold War tries something completely new and discards old concepts. Although there have been similar scorestreaks or perks in the past that translate the normal killstreak into a point series, this system is unique so far:
Instead of getting streak devices through kills, you earn them through collected points
If you die, you keep your points
The longer you survive, the more points you can rack up – killstreaks give you more points than regular kills
You can use a scorestreak multiple times in one life (for example, 2 times the drone if you were able to collect it 2 times)
Streaks have a cooldown of 30 seconds after they expire – only then do you start collecting points for them again
Even in Cold War, you can deploy heavy war machinery – but it’s unlocked differently.
Although you keep your points after a death, it’s not easy to get to the better streaks. Long killstreaks yield a lot of points and if you can’t land any streaks, you still won’t reach the really strong ones.
However, players who enjoy focusing on the objectives of a mission will benefit from the system. Points for holding point “B” for a while can pay off for a high score in order to earn the next streak.
How the system will ultimately be implemented in the game and which streaks will be available will be conclusively clarified only with the release on November 13. By the way, there is still a Halloween event running in Warzone until November 3. If you haven’t tried it yet, check out our assessment of the event by MeinMMO author Maik Schneider.
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Today, on October 29, Watch Dogs Legion is released for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Stadia. However, many press websites have already been able to play the new title from Ubisoft in advance. We at MeinMMO will tell you what the critics say.
With your characters, you explore a large, open game world and complete numerous main and side missions. You can collect special items and use various vehicles. Additionally, there are different difficulty levels, including one with permadeath.
What do the first reviews on Metacritic say? Before the release, several tests were already published. For PC, there are currently 25 reviews, which form a total score of 75. We mainly focus on these.
On PS4, Watch Dogs Legion has a total of 23 reviews and a score of 74. On Xbox One, there were 29 reviews and a rating of 77.
Interestingly, ratings range from 50 to 100.
All ratings for Watch Dogs Legion at a glance
We have compiled the reviews from 15 well-known sites for you:
VGC (PS4) – 100/100
Windows Central (PC) – 90/100
Gameinformer (Xbox One) – 90/100
PC Gamer (PC) – 80/100
IGN (PC) – 80/100
GameSpot (PC) – 80/100
Jeuxvideo (PS4) – 80/100
PCGamesN (PC) – 70/100
GamesRadar (PS4) – 70/100
Eurogamer Italy (Xbox One) – 70/100
GameMAG (PS4) – 70/100
MGG (PC) – 60/100
Screen Rant (PC) – 60/100
VG247 (Xbox One) – 60/100
Slant Magazin (PC) – 50/100
How do the ratings look in Germany? In Germany, several editorial offices have already published tests, many of which do not have a rating. GameStar and GamePro have given a rating and are also listed on Metacritic:
GameStar (PC) – 87/100
GamePro (PS4) – 79/100
Gamers Global DE – 8.5/10
Compuerbild (PC) – 2.1 (where 1.0 is the best grade)
In Watch Dogs Legion, you can assume various roles.
What critics say about Watch Dogs Legion
What do the ratings on Metacritic say: We summarize a few of the ratings for you here. The beautifully designed London, varied missions, the basic idea, and the story of the game are praised.
However, there are also testers who criticize the story, seeing it as a step backwards to Watch Dogs 2. Other points of criticism include technical flaws, a rather weak AI, little development and variety in the characters, as well as rather weak action combat.
Watch Dogs: Legion’s bold use of rogue-like mechanics in an open-world action game pays off in interesting ways, making this visit to near-future London feel more varied than the two previous games.
“This open world should not be underestimated” – Gamestar
Watch Dogs Legion provides an open-world playground full of characters with individual abilities that perfectly complement hacking and shooting.
Legion feels like the realization of the hacker fantasy that the first Watch Dogs tried to capture. With entertaining team-building, fantastic mission design, strong storytelling, and a marvelous world, everything comes together in a largely enjoyable and cohesive package.
Whether you control a trained super-spy or a chatty grandmother, Watch Dogs: Legion is a huge amount of fun.
[…] Here [when unlocking new characters], Watch Dogs: Legion really works well for me – almost like Pokémon, except that Pikachu is not a good hacker.
All the more regrettable is that Ubisoft constantly reminds me that this is all just an illusion. Of course, there are not nine million unique characters in the game, the story suffers when dialogue is written for placeholders, and of course, many compromises have to be made technically. To truly enjoy Watch Dogs: Legion, I have to forgive the game a few half-baked elements […]
Conclusion: Watch Dogs: Legion relies on a unique concept that offers many possibilities, but it also requires many compromises to be made.
Maybe you can have fun, but it’s probably not worth the detour – MGG
Watch Dogs Legion has a catchy concept, but everything is far too superficial, undermining the overall gameplay and interest in the game. The combination of questionable balance, universal hacking, lack of difficulty, and overly versatile recruits results in functional yet flavorless gameplay.
The generic story takes itself far too seriously while you easily forget its message. The foundations are present, and there are still things to do that will keep you occupied for a while. Maybe you can even have fun looking beyond the obvious, but it’s probably not worth the detour.
What impression did Watch Dogs Legion leave on you in the first videos and tests? Will you play it yourself or wait?
The developers of Cyberpunk 2077 have now explained the exact reason for the third delay in a statement to investors: The versions for PS4 and Xbox One are primarily to blame. They also address the allegations regarding crunch.
Where do the new information come from? There was an investor call. There, the CEO of CD Projekt Red, Adam Kiciński, took a closer look at the new developments. You can find a transcript of the call here (via cdprojekt).
Additionally, allegations have surfaced online that the team is working merciless overtime. Journalist Jason Schreier reports that sources have told him that they are working 100-hour shifts on Cyberpunk 2077 and employees appear to be physically unwell.
9 versions are being developed – PS4 and Xbox One are causing problems
Therefore, the third delay came: CEO Adam Kiciński apologizes for the delay, stating that they underestimated the time needed for the final steps.
He says: Cyberpunk 2077 is “ready for PC” and runs well on the next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The primary responsibility for the delay of the release date to December 10 falls on the versions for PS4 and Xbox One. There is no “problem” with the versions per se, they wouldn’t say that, but optimization needs to be addressed.
Normal work needs to be done on both versions.
They are developing 9 versions of Cyberpunk 2077: 3 for PlayStation, 4 for Xbox, plus PC and Stadia. The Covid-19 pandemic is not making things any easier.
CD Projekt Red has struggled with the delay, but ultimately the first impression of the players is essential. They believe that the decision to delay Cyberpunk 2077 by 3 weeks will pay off in the long run.
Is Cyberpunk definitely coming on the release date of December 10?
This is what he says about the new release date:
The new date, December 10, is now “firm”: They may not feel comfortable with it, the CEO said with a smile, but are optimistic nonetheless.
To the direct question of whether Cyberpunk 2077 is definitely coming on December 10 and whether they can say that and feel comfortable doing so, the CEO replied:
“That’s more or less what I’m saying, I guess – Yes.”
Crunch is not that bad, it never was vs. Some have “crunched hard”
What about crunch? In recent weeks, stories have surfaced that some employees on Cyberpunk 2077 are pulling a 100-hour week and some have been consistently working overtime since June 2019.
Kiciński says this is a story that was “naturally” picked up by the media. In fact, some people have crunched hard, but a significant portion of the team is not working any overtime because they are finished with their work.
It’s mainly quality testers, technicians, and programmers who are working overtime, but it’s “not that hard.” They have now received feedback that people are happy about the three extra weeks.
This is what’s behind it: The statements on the subject of “crunch” are short and contradictory:
some have crunched hard
others have not
Apparently, the answer only pertains to the current time period of the next 3 weeks and not about how the development has gone since mid-2019.
Investor questions mainly revolved around money and whether the game is truly finished now. No one drilled down specifically regarding the overtime situation.
Crunch is a big topic for some – for many, however, it is not.
The topic of “crunch” in Cyberpunk 2077 is a sensitive issue. Some want to discuss, illuminate and highlight this topic. They criticize the gaming press and gamers for ignoring the developers’ concerns and only focusing on the hype.
But others say: Overtime is totally normal, everyone does that in their job. Only some are fabricating a scandal that isn’t there:
Many countries around the world are imposing lockdowns again and Pokémon GO is suffering from it. Trainers are calling for the return of Corona bonuses. We show you which bonuses should return.
This has happened: In Germany, as well as in other European countries, there are again restrictions on movement. One is only supposed to go out for necessary errands, and many facilities must close again.
This also affects Pokémon GO, as the game really only works well when you are outside. In March of this year, Niantic reacted to the first lockdowns. They brought the Corona bonuses into the game and made playing from home easier. However, the bonuses were discontinued when the infection rate decreased.
Now the Corona numbers are rising again, there are again restrictions on movement (via Tagesschau) and many trainers are demanding that Niantic respond. There need to be more bonuses that facilitate playing from home.
3 Things Pokémon GO Needs to Change Now
Incense needs to be improved: One of the first adjustments at the start of Corona was the improved incense. It attracted more Pokémon and lasted for one hour. While it still lasts for one hour, it now attracts fewer Pokémon.
Here, Niantic needs to make improvements again, as incense was an important item for playing from home. After all, it attracts Pokémon anywhere. No matter whether you live in the city or in the countryside.
More gifts from your buddy again: One of the Corona bonuses was that your buddy now regularly brought gifts. This way, you could continue to supply your friends with gifts, even if you didn’t spin a PokéStop.
This is important again now. The buddy still brings gifts once, but if you have many friends, that is not enough. It is therefore important to be able to get enough gifts for all friends without going outside.
Halved egg distances must be active: For over half a year, the egg distance was halved. You only had to walk a maximum of 5 kilometers to hatch an egg. This was good because it allowed you to hatch eggs without needing to be out and about. Hatching can even be done from home.
Now there are even 12 km eggs in Pokémon GO, and without going outside, it will be quite difficult to open such eggs. Even 10 km eggs are a real challenge.
If Niantic halves the distance again, you have a better chance at the contents of the eggs.
If you are outside, remember the distancing regulations and limit your time outside to a minimum.
Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of infecting yourself and others with the coronavirus. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding gatherings.
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Finally, we know the end date for Season 21 in Diablo 3. The current season will end in early November. What this means for the start of Season 22, we will show you here.
What does Blizzard say? In recent weeks, the PTR time for Season 22 of Diablo 3 has been extended. During this time, the current Season 21 continued. Players have been wondering for a long time when the end date would finally be announced. Normally, this should happen two weeks before the end.
On October 28, Blizzard announced in the forums that Season 21 will end on November 8 at 5:00 PM. This leaves you only a few days to complete your seasonal goals.
Community Manager FilthieRich about the end date of Season 21 – Source: forums.blizzard.com
How long has Season 21 been running?
Started in summer:Season 21 of Diablo 3 started on July 3. Normally, a season in D3 is supposed to run for about three months. With the end on November 8, Season 21 will even exceed four months.
That this season section would run longer had already become apparent. Because on September 9, Community Manager PezRadar announced, that the PTR was still a ways off. This refers to the test phase of Season 22.
Apparently, they have managed to get the bugs under control enough to signal the end of the current season and take the next big step towards Season 22.
When could the start of Season 22 in Diablo 3 be?
This is known: Normally, there is about a one to two week break between the end of a season and the start of a new season.
There were 5 days between Season 16 and 17
There were 5 days between Season 17 and 18
There were 12 days between Season 18 and 19
There were 12 days between Season 19 and 20
There were 12 days between Season 20 and 21
If Season 21 ends on November 8, then November 13 or November 20 would be potential dates for the start of Season 22. Because seasons usually start on Fridays.
This is what players say: On reddit, players express their wishes regarding the start dates of S22.
“Let’s take Friday the 13th for the season launch!”
“Please, please, please, let Season 22 start soon. I have Thanksgiving week off and am ready!”
“That would be perfect timing if it started the weekend before Thanksgiving.”
Thanksgiving in the USA is on November 26. The Friday before that would be November 20.
There will also be some balance changes. Items have been adjusted here and there, and there will be cool starter sets again from Haedrig’s Gift. Will you check out Season 22 and what do you wish for as a start date?
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In Destiny 2, the expansion Beyond Light is on the horizon. Bungie has released a video that contains more than meets the eye. We show you 4 easily overlooked details.
This video is about: On October 27, Bungie released a Vidoc (video documentation) about Beyond Light . In it, the Destiny developer discusses the upcoming expansion on November 10.
We see a mix of cutscenes related to the story of the DLC, featuring developers and other Bungie employees like Luke Smith presenting new mechanics.
Some of the major highlights of the video include:
However, those who look closely will find plenty of other exciting information about the highly anticipated expansion. MeinMMO shows you 4 of them here.
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This Strike info is notable: The Vidoc showed gameplay from Beyond Light, which apparently features a strike. This is strikingly reminiscent of one of the most famous strikes from Destiny 1: The Will of Crota.
Veterans will clearly recognize this section after hundreds of attempts to snag a perfect “Malok’s Grip“:
In the mentioned strike, players face the screaming witch Omnigul – who is a cult favorite. For instance, in the current Halloween event, we can dress up as her. But wait, Omnigul is dead.
Bungie hasn’t forgotten about this:
In the new strike, it’s no longer against Omnigul, but Navôta. We can gather this from the mission description shown briefly in the video.
It also mentions the name of the strike “The Disgraced”.
Guardians now speculate that a new witch has taken over Omnigul’s position and continues her work in the Cosmodrome.
Omnigul, General of Crota
If this is indeed a strike and not a story mission in the old strike area, many Guardians would be pleased. Because the roadmap for Season 12 mentioned only one new strike (Mirror Corridor). It is quite possible that Bungie has not mentioned “old” strikes by name in the new context in the roadmap.
2. What does the Cosmodrome look like in Beyond Light?
What we know about the location: In the new expansion, the Cosmodrome area is making a comeback. For the first time, a map of the location was shown in the Vidoc. It is noticeable that the area is significantly smaller than in Destiny 1.
Here you can see both Cosmodrome locations compared:
Left the “new” Cosmodrome, right the Destiny 1 version without the Plaguelands – Source: reddit
Experts of the Rise of Iron expansion also note that the Plaguelands are completely missing.
Having to settle for a smaller Cosmodrome at the start of Beyond Light is not too surprising. It is assumed that the location will be expanded in Year 4 with ongoing seasons.
Interestingly, at the former location of Randal the Vandal in Beyond Light, there is a Lost Sector. We can only hope to encounter the rebellious Fallen again.
On October 29, the official release of the RTX 3070 will take place. We will tell you when sales start and for whom the cheapest Ampere graphics card might be worth it.
Today, sales of the RTX 3070, Nvidia’s smallest Ampere graphics card, start. With this, Nvidia aims to complete its Ampere offerings and also offer a graphics card for interested buyers at the lower end. In our article, we introduce when the graphics card will officially be available for purchase and whether buying the GeForce RTX 3070 will be worth it for you.
At what time does sales start? On October 29, 2020, at 2 PM German time, you can order the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070.
You can choose either the Founders Edition or one of the custom cards, which should also be available for order from 2 PM.
If you’re interested in Nvidia’s alternative, here we present the benchmarks for the GeForce RTX 3080:
Pre-order RTX 3070 – will there be enough graphics cards?
That’s why you should be quick: At least one retailer, Proshop, complained about low availability of the RTX 3070. We can’t tell you how well the cheapest graphics card will be available today, as reliable numbers are still missing.
Nvidia had promised improvement after the chaos of the RTX 3080 and postponed the release of the GeForce RTX 3070 to October 29 to ensure better availability (via nvidia.com).
GeForce RTX 3070 in review: Who is the purchase worth for?
By now, the first benchmarks are available that show the performance of the RTX 3070. We will present 3 reviews here.
The purchase of an RTX 3070 could also be worthwhile for users of the Turing generation (RTX 2000 series), who can expect an increase in performance of 20%.
Those who still use the earlier 1000 generation can look forward to the doubled performance of the graphics card.
GameStar: High performance, but limited video memory
The colleagues from GameStar praise the high performance of the graphics card in their review. Nils Raettig writes, “With the GeForce RTX 3070 in the test, Nvidia delivers performance at the level of the RTX 2080 Ti at a significantly lower price. That’s pretty impressive and a real statement.”
Performance rating of the RTX 3070, source: GameStar.de
The biggest problem the RTX 3070 has is with video memory, as it could be too limited for 4K in the long run. If AMD’s new Radeon graphics cards offer “clearly more video memory at a reasonable price, that could be serious competition.”
By now, we know since the AMD presentation that the new Radeon graphics cards all come with 16 GB of video memory. The cheapest AMD graphics card will be priced at 579 US dollars but will be somewhat more expensive than Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3070. However, AMD’s graphics cards first need to prove themselves in independent tests.
ComputerBase: For 500 euros, the RTX 3070 is currently unmatched
ComputerBase sees the RTX 3070 as a similarly strong product as the testers from GameStar. For 499 dollars and the shown performance, the GeForce RTX 3070 offers the best price-performance ratio of all Ampere graphics cards.
For entry into Ultra-HD, the performance is high enough, but if you want to play at a constant 60 FPS, you have to either reduce the details or eventually resort to the currently sold-out RTX 3080.
Wolfgang Andermahr writes in the ComputerBase review about the RTX 3070:
Apart from the memory, the GeForce RTX 3070 does everything right: The overall package of performance, features, energy efficiency, and noise level is as well-done as it was with the GeForce RTX 3080. For 500 euros – if the graphics card is really available at that price in larger quantities soon – the GeForce RTX 3070 is unmatched. But for how long?
HardwareLuxx: Enormous increase in performance compared to the Pre-Turing generation
HardwareLuxx explains in its review that the RTX 3070 is a huge leap forward. While the GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition “struggles with the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti – it is usually between 5 and 10% slower than the previous top model.” That’s a statement, as the GeForce 2080 Ti costs over 1200 euros, more than twice as much as the RTX 3070.
Andreas Schilling writes: “In addition to the raw performance, the GeForce RTX 3070 also delivers RTX and DLSS performance on the level of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and allows players to experience a performance class with additional effects that was previously unthinkable for 500 euros.”
RX 6800 as an alternative to the RTX 3070?
By now, AMD has also introduced its new line-up of graphics cards, including the Radeon RX 6800, RX 6800 XT, and RX 6900 XT.
Especially the RX 6800 could become a strong alternative to the GeForce RTX 3070. Although it costs 579 US dollars, it offers double the video memory. However, there are still no independent reviews of the RX 6800.
All information about AMD’s graphics cards can be found here:
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The next expansion of the hack ‘n slash Path of Exile (PC, PS4, Xbox One) was supposed to start on December 11. However, due to the postponed release of Cyberpunk 2077, it will be delayed.
What about the next expansion of PoE? According to the developers, they are on track and will complete the last expansion for 2020 on time. However, Grinding Gear Games will not release it then. The delay is not due to development setbacks.
Path of Exile is getting a new expansion, which has been delayed due to Cyberpunk 2077.
Yesterday, CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will now be released on December 10. We do not want to put our players in a position of having to choose between these two titles, so we have decided to steer clear of Cyberpunk and postpone the release of Path of Exile 3.13 to January 2021.
How are the developers using the time? As already mentioned, Path of Exile 3.13 is expected to be completed on time according to current plans. Therefore, the team will then immediately start working on version 3.14.
The delay in the release of PoE 3.13 may affect the releases of 3.14. The team intends to inform the community shortly about this.
What will players do over Christmas and New Year? The team states that there will be at least one event for the community to engage with during the end of the year.
To ensure you have some interesting Path of Exile content to play during the Christmas/New Year period, we are planning at least one multi-week event (for example Flashback). We will announce details of these events as soon as we have a plan in place.
How are players reacting to this? The announcement is not well-received in the community. While some players show understanding, others do not understand what Cyberpunk 2077 has to do with Path of Exile.
Road says on Twitter: “Thanks GGG for giving us time to enjoy Cyberpunk before the new season starts.”
Steve | #BLM shows some understanding: “I get it, but it’s frustrating. I don’t think the player base of PoE and Cyberpunk overlaps entirely.”
Simp Shady asks: “Is this a late April Fools’ joke?”
J; folklore is angry: “Honestly, what the hell? Such a cheap excuse.”
Ryan Allen writes: “What the hell does Cyberpunk have to do with PoE?”
What do you think of this delay? Do you understand it or are you also upset?
In Call of Duty: Warzone not only complete professionals are on the move. Every lobby has its stragglers. When these two “experts” meet in the Gulag, fun and schadenfreude are a given.
What happened? A player on reddit shared a clip that was taken after its end. As a spectator, he observed one of his teammates, who had also been eliminated and sent to the Gulag. In Warzone, eliminated players get a second chance to return to the game if they win a life-and-death fight against another recently eliminated player in a prison.
To the amusement of the spectators, neither the teammate in question nor his opponent were professionals in Call of Duty. In fact, the opposite was true.
Deadly Gulag Duel Becomes a Joke
This is how silly the Gulag fight went: The fight in the Gulag had everything one would expect from a slapstick action comedy. First, both opponents face each other with their pistols and fire without any significant effect. Then both run in panic for cover, throwing grenades aimlessly into the greenery and run around like headless chickens.
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In between, they shoot at each other from close range without anyone hitting anything. The whole scene gives the impression that both players are playing a shooter for the first time in their lives and have not grasped the controls in any way.
The whole spectacle is so poor that in the end, the game calls off the round and both players are ejected from the Gulag and the round. The system seemed to decide that the current round was better off without these two “experts”.
So that you don’t deliver such “masterpieces”, we have some help for you here. In our article on 10 tips and tricks for Warzone, you will find all sorts of useful advice on how to quickly improve your skill and abilities in the Warzone. This way, you won’t even end up in the Gulag. Have fun reading!
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Owners of the PlayStation 5 with a PlayStation Plus subscription can look forward to even more free games at the launch of the new console. Sony is adding 2 more titles to the PS Plus Collection.
And if you were able to secure a PS5 at launch and have an active PS Plus subscription, you can look forward to a cool bonus from Sony at the console’s launch.
What is the PS Plus Collection? All owners of the PlayStation 5 with a PS Plus subscription will receive from Sony the so-called PS Plus Collection – completely free of charge.
This bonus is essentially a collection of numerous top titles from the PS4 era, intended to sweeten the start on the new console for players. This should please many gamers, as not everyone finds something among the PS5 launch titles. This way, players will have a wide range of games to tackle right from the start.
Days Gone is also included in the PS Plus Collection
All these games benefit on the PS5 from improved loading times and more stable frame rates thanks to the PS5 Game Boost.
Originally, the PS Plus Collection consisted of the following 18 titles:
God of War
Bloodborne
Monster Hunter World
Final Fantasy XV
Fallout 4
Mortal Kombat X
Uncharted 4
Ratchet & Clank
Days Gone
Until Dawn
Detroit: Become Human
Battlefield 1
Infamous: Second Son
Batman: Arkham Knight
The Last Guardian
The Last of Us Remastered
Persona 5
Resident Evil VII – Biohazard
So there should be something for almost every taste. Now, however, Sony has announced that the Collection will be expanded by 2 additional titles.
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What new games are being added? In addition to the 18 titles already available, there will be
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – consisting of the popular platforming classics Crash Bandicoot, Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Warped
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Zombie Chronicles Edition – including the full game and the Zombie Chronicles expansion with 8 remastered versions of classic zombie maps
In total, PS5 owners with PS Plus will have 20 games available in the form of the PS Plus Collection.
When exactly will the PS Plus Collection be available? In the USA, Canada, Japan, and some other countries, the PS Plus Collection will launch on November 12. In Germany and other European countries, it will be available just like the PS5 on November 19.
Today, there is a lucrative treasure chest in Genshin Impact with little effort. We will tell you where to find the merchant Liben who gives it to you.
In Genshin Impact, the “Wonderful Wonderware” event is currently still ongoing. Players need to find a merchant who appears in different locations each day and rewards them with loot upon completing a task. We will tell you where to find the strange Liben today, on October 29th.
Where is Liben? Liben is in a different location every day. You will receive a pretty direct hint when you open the event window and “tear” the small seal there. Today, you can find him by the Stone Gate – that is an area in the north of Liyue. We have marked the exact position here on the map.
Here you can find Liben – clearly north of the Stone Gate inscription on the map.
When passing by, he is hard to miss.
Once you have found Liben, his position will be noted on the minimap today so you can quickly find him again.
What does Liben want? Like every day, Liben also wants some materials today, which can be farmed quite quickly. Today, you need to collect 10x Twilight Fruit for him. You can usually find them in large numbers on trees. You probably have several hundred in your inventory if you have been picking them up regularly.
Once you have found the 10 Twilight Fruits, simply return to Liben and hand them over to him. Then talk to him again to choose a loot box and open it.
For 10 Twilight Fruits, there is a loot box – a more than fair deal.
What can be in the boxes? Each box always guarantees 30 Original Resin, the premium currency of Genshin Impact. In addition, there is a small selection of various useful items. These can be Mora, but also books to upgrade character talents or experience points for your heroes.
Besides that, exchanging the boxes is also part of the weekly “Battle Pass” challenges. If you collect 5 boxes from Liben, it will advance you significantly in the Battle Pass.
Anyone who has completed Liben’s tasks every day so far and continues to do so can open all 7 boxes and thus collect the maximum amount of rewards and Original Resin.
Sony announced several unusual games for the PS5 today. What multiplayer games are included?
Overview of the games: Via Twitter, the official PlayStation account shared a brief summary of the games that can be expected on the PS5 over the coming weeks and months.
These are not huge triple-A hits, but rather some unusually intriguing games – and most of them offer a multiplayer component.
What kind of games have been announced? We present them to you here in the overview.
No Man’s Sky
No Man’s Sky has a rather long history: The game generated enormous expectations before its release, but then failed to meet them. However, instead of abandoning the game, it received update after update – and thus regained the favor of its players.
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In No Man’s Sky, you can explore the infinite expanses of space that are continuously generated. You can discover uncharted worlds, travel from planet to planet by spaceship, and encounter unusual creatures. And this will also be possible on PS5 – in an enhanced next-gen version. Those who already own the game can secure the upgrade for free and carry over their progress.
The new version is expected to utilize the haptic feedback of the DualSense controller, offer fuller worlds, and support a 32-player multiplayer. In addition, there will be quick loading times and 4K at 60FPS – if your TV can support it. Furthermore, there will be crossplay with all other versions.
When is it coming? The next-gen version of No Man’s Sky will be available at the console launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Temtem
Temtem made headlines early this year as “the Pokémon MMO” and exploded on Steam. It shares many parallels with the monster series. However, instead of catching Pokémon, you catch Temtem here – together with your friends.
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Until now, Temtem was only playable on PC; a console release is planned for 2021. However, the PS5 offers an exception: Temtem will be available in early access for PS5 this year. There you can visit 4 of the 6 islands and tackle the co-op campaign. Additionally, there will be matches against other trainers, character customization, and the furnishing of your own house.
When is it coming? Early access to Temtem on PS5 will be available from December 8.
Haven
Haven offers perhaps the most unusual premise from this lineup. You take on the role of a couple who has found a new home on a foreign planet. The trailer shows, among other things, how they glide over vast grasslands, fight against robots, and gather food.
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The game can be played solo or in couch co-op. You can support each other in combat, and there are various team attacks. Additionally, there are different dialogue options throughout the story, where you must agree on how to steer the narrative in co-op.
When is it coming? The game is set to be released on December 3 on PS5 – so even before the PS4 release in early 2021. It will be available on Xbox Series X from the same date in the Game Pass.
Tribes of Midgard
Tribes of Midgard is a survival action RPG that you can tackle together in co-op. As the name suggests, the game places you in a Nordic fantasy world.
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You play as a Viking and try to secure your survival. You can do this alone or in a clan with up to ten Vikings. The goal is to defend the seed of the tree Yggdrasil – and each night, you will face waves of enemies that want to harm the tree. Ragnarök is getting closer day by day, and the enemies will become stronger.
In the game, you can defeat enemies, collect resources, and explore the world. Your enemies include trolls, dark elves, wolves, and more. There are also the gigantic, unusual giants. These bosses will be the toughest challenge in the game and are said to represent a unique task each.
When is it coming? Tribes of Midgard has been announced for 2021 on PS5 and Steam – but a specific date has not yet been provided.
And what is Bugsnax?
The fifth game from the PS5 tweet is also quite unusual: The PS5 launch title Bugsnax is a bizarre-looking action-adventure. Here, you travel to a strangely resembling island, where living snacks roam freely. Encounters with crazy creatures are guaranteed.
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However, Bugsnax is currently a single-player game.
Nevertheless, it is likely to be an interesting title for many players who have had the luck to secure a PS5: It will be released as the first monthly PS5 game as part of PS Plus in November. It can be downloaded without any additional cost if you are already a customer of the online service.
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K/DA is the name of a virtual K-Pop band from League of Legends, where champions from the game perform music pieces. In 2018, the band had a huge viral hit, and a whole album is even announced for 2020. Now the single “MORE” has been released.
What kind of song is this? In “MORE”, besides the well-known band members Akali, Ahri, Evelynn, and Kai’Sa, the newest champion Seraphine also makes an appearance.
Unlike the song “The Baddest”, which was released in August, “MORE” is again more pop-oriented. A particularly interesting aspect is the mixture of English, Chinese, and Korean lyrics. At times, there is even a switch mid-sentence, but always in a way that sounds good and fluid.
In the description under the video, you can view the complete lyrics.
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How do the first reactions look like? The new song was released at 3:00 PM our time. In the first 4 hours, it was viewed more than 2.2 million times on YouTube.
Over 450,000 listeners gave it a thumbs up, while only about 6,700 gave it a thumbs down. In the comments, the song is praised for:
The high quality
The mix of languages
The successful video, which was also a criticism of the previous song
Particularly the section by Evelynn, sung by American Madison Beer, is showered with praise in the comments.
Where can you listen to the song? Besides YouTube, you can also listen to the new song on Spotify and Apple Music.
What’s next for the band? On November 6, the first album – ALL/OUT – will be released. It is expected to include several new songs. However, it is not yet known how many exactly.
The first album of the band will be released soon.
The new TOTW 5 (Team of the Week) in FIFA 21 has been released. Here you can find all the players who have earned a spot in the Team of the Week.
This is the TOTW: The Team of the Week features 23 football players every Wednesday who have earned a special card in FIFA 21 due to their real-life performances. The best players of the week then receive a so-called Inform card with improved stats.
When will TOTW 5 be released? TOTW 5 is available now – as of Wednesday, October 28 – in the game. The special cards will be available in packs from 7 PM and will remain there for a week. You can also get the cards on the Transfer Market or draw them as Player Picks from the Weekend League rewards.
FIFA 21: The Team of the Week (TOTW) 5 Overview
These are the best TOTW cards: The top card this week is Bayern player Joshua Kimmich with an overall rating of 89. The central midfielder is likely to be an asset for any Bundesliga team. Following him are strong Inform cards for David Silva (87), Luis Alberto (86), and Dortmund’s Guerreiro (86). Liverpool defender Joe Gomez also received a very exciting card (85).
Bayern’s top scorer Lewandowski is meanwhile missing from the TOTW – despite a hat-trick last weekend.
Goalkeepers in TOTW 5:
GK: Lopes (85)
GK: Dragowski (81)
Defenders in TOTW 5:
LB: Guerreiro (86)
CB: Gomez (85)
RB: Ricardo Esgaio (82)
LB: Arbilla (81)
CB: Tverskov (77)
Midfielders in TOTW 5:
CM: David Silva (87)
CDM: Kimmich (89)
CM: Luis Alberto (86)
CM: Valverde (85)
CAM: Joao Pedro (82)
CM: Paulinho (85)
CM: Arnold (82)
CAM: Eikrem (81)
Forwards in TOTW 5:
ST: Zaha (85)
ST: Belotti (85)
ST: Ings (83)
ST: Nsame (82)
ST: Dia (79)
ST: Bamford (78)
ST: Traoré (76)
ST: Sergio Santos (76)
Which Bundesliga players are included? Alongside Kimmich and Guerreiro, Wolfsburg’s central midfielder Arnold is also featured in the fifth Team of the Week. However, there are no other players from the Bundesliga this week.
Instead, there are some strong cards from other leagues. Valverde, for instance, has recently been a favorite in the center for many FIFA players, and the TOTW card is likely to find many fans. Zaha has also received a strong forward card that boasts a lot of pace. And forward Belotti (83) could be an interesting option for Serie A teams.
Are you looking for strong players for your current Ultimate Team? Then you can find the currently most popular players in FUT and what makes them special here.
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In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and also in Warzone a new update has been released. The focus is on bug fixes and adjustments to the new weapon JAK-12. Additionally, there has been another playlist update.
What did the new update bring? The largest section of the new patch notes consists of various bug fixes:
A bug has been fixed that caused the code in Bunker 3 not to function as intended.
A bug with the riot shields has been fixed that occurred when a player received the pumpkin head after 3+ kills.
An exploit in Zombie Royale has been fixed. It is presumably the glitch that made players invisible.
The gas mask has been temporarily disabled in Warzone.
The “Snipers Only (TDM)” mode has been removed while a bug is being fixed. The mode will be replaced by “Gunfight – Snipers Only (3v3)”.
The JAK-12 was a strong, but not overpowering shotgun.
What changes are there to the balance? Aside from the bug fixes, there were also balance adjustments to the new weapon JAK-12, which was introduced on October 15:
The movement speed and ADS speed with drum magazines has been reduced.
The fire rate with FRAG-12 ammunition has been reduced.
The description of the FRAG-12 ammunition has been adjusted.
The way Halloween is currently running is unique for the “Call of Duty” series. It also convinces MeinMMO author and CoD fan Maik Schneider, despite some flaws:
AMD has finally presented its new graphics cards today. We at MeinMMO present you with the most important facts about the new graphics cards. Fans can expect the following.
The most important points at a glance:
AMD has introduced three graphics cards: The RX 6800 XT, the RX 6800, and the RX 6900 XT.
The 6800 series graphics cards will be released on November 18, 2020, while the RX 6900 XT will hit the market on December 8.
AMD places its graphics cards in the high-end segment and aims for 4K resolution. AMD does not shy away from direct comparisons to the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090.
All three graphics cards based on RDNA 2 technology come with 16 GB of video memory.
AMD has presented the new graphics cards. In our article, we want to introduce you to the graphics cards and provide a look at the first numbers around the new graphics cards.
What is it about? On October 28, 2020, AMD presented its latest graphics cards during its official stream. With this, AMD aims to compete in the high-end segment and provide significant competition to Nvidia. On October 5, AMD had previously revealed its new Ryzen 5000 processors.
You can also watch the entire stream again (in English) here:
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The official performance data of the new graphics cards
Radeon 6000 Price and Performance: How AMD positions itself against Nvidia
AMD has published the prices, release dates, and initial performance data in its stream. And AMD clearly shows against whom each card is aimed:
The Radeon RX 6800 is the smallest model presented. It will cost 579 US Dollars and stands in direct competition to the Nvidia RTX 3070, which will officially be released on October 29, 2020, and will cost 499 Dollars.
The Radeon RX 6800 XT will cost 649 US Dollars and is intended to be AMD’s counterpart to Nvidia’s RTX 3080, which costs slightly more at 699 Dollars.
AMD’s strongest graphics card is the Radeon RX 6900 XT. It will cost 999 US Dollars and is meant to compete with the RTX 3090, priced at 1,499 US Dollars.
When is the AMD “Big Navi” Release? AMD has also announced the official release date of the graphics cards.
The Radeon RX 6800 and the RX 6800 XT will both be released on November 18, 2020.
The Radeon RX 6900 XT will be released on December 8, 2020.
AMD Big Navi: Improved efficiency is AMD’s greatest success
AMD’s greatest success is likely the significantly improved efficiency compared to earlier AMD graphics cards. It consumes less power but offers more performance at the same time (via ComputerBase.de).
AMD has significantly improved efficiency since the Polaris generation (RX 400 and 500 series). The RX 480 was already a huge leap compared to the RX 390 (via ComputerBase.de).
The significant increase in efficiency achieved with the jump from Polaris to RDNA is now expected to increase by another 54%.
Among gamers, AMD graphics cards have long been regarded as power hogs, consuming significantly more power than the competitor Nvidia with similar or worse performance (via GameStar.de). This could finally change with the RX 6000 series.
AMD’s benchmarks against Nvidia’s RTX 3080 and RTX 3090
What is in AMD’s test system? AMD tested the games with an AMD graphics card, a Ryzen 9 5900X (3.7 GHz), and 16 GB DDR4 RAM on an AM4 motherboard.
You should take the benchmarks with a grain of salt: AMD tests its latest graphics cards with a currently unknown processor, the Ryzen 9 5900X, which will officially be available on November 5. Additionally, the new feature “Smart Access Memory” is used, the functionality of which we also do not yet know well.
Below we show you the performance that AMD has presented.
AMD RX 6800 vs. Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti, RTX 3070
The RX 6800 compares AMD with Nvidia’s RTX 2080 Ti and shows benchmarks in both WQHD (1440p) and 4K. However, AMD’s GPU is expected to compete more with Nvidia’s RTX 3070 in the long run.
In 4K and WQHD benchmarks, AMD’s new GPU often outperforms the RTX 2080 Ti. The RX 6800 performs better on average in the WQHD benchmarks than in 4K resolutions.
AMD RX 6800 Price: AMD demands 579 US Dollars for its weakest “Big Navi” card. This price is significantly lower than the RTX 2080 Ti, which currently costs around 1200 Euros, but is more expensive than Nvidia’s RTX 3070, which is expected to be available for 499 US Dollars starting October 29.
AMD RX 6800 XT vs. Nvidia RTX 3080
AMD compares its RX 6800 XT against the GeForce RTX 3080 in benchmarks and shows games in both WQHD and 4K.
In 4K, AMD’s graphics card is somewhat faster in 4 games, in 3 games both are equally fast, and in 3 games the RTX 3080 is faster.
In WQHD, AMD’s graphics card is almost always faster than the GeForce RTX 3080.
RTX 3080 Price vs RX 6800 XT Price: AMD starts at 649 US Dollars for its card. The RTX 3080 costs 699 Dollars in comparison and is thus slightly more expensive. The RTX 3080 was sold out within moments.
AMD RX 6900 XT vs. Nvidia RTX 3090
The RX 6900 XT compares AMD with the RTX 3090. However, the benchmarks here are more challenging to assess.
In some games, the RX 6900 XT is faster than the competition, but it is slightly overclocked with the Rage Mode. Due to the use of 2 new features, the benchmarks are hard to evaluate.
RTX 3090 Price vs RX 6900 XT Price: While Nvidia’s high-end GPU cost 1499 US Dollars at release, the RX 6900 XT will be priced at 999 US Dollars at launch.
This makes AMD’s new GPU $500 cheaper than the competition and, according to benchmarks, should offer similar performance and better efficiency.
The RTX 3090 offers more memory: There is also a difference between the two graphics cards. While Nvidia’s RTX 3090 offers 20 GB of GDDR6X memory, the AMD RX 6900 XT only has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
AMD’s Graphics Cards 2020: Finally Competition for Nvidia?
Waiting for independent tests: So far, all benchmarks and data come officially from AMD itself. Whether AMD or Nvidia now offers the best graphics card for gamers will only be revealed in the first tests, namely on November 18 and December 8, when the graphics cards are officially launched.
This particularly applies to AMD’s innovative technologies such as Infinity Cache and Raytracing, which the RX 6000 series also offers, thus taking away Nvidia’s monopoly status.
Question of availability: The crucial question remains the situation regarding availability. Nvidia has had major problems with the sale of the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090. How AMD’s launch on November 5 will go remains to be seen.
With the start of Season 6 of Call of Duty: Warzone, a new challenger entered the field of range weapons: the DMR SP-R 208. But how good is it compared to the Kar 98k? MeinMMO shows you the comparison and strong setups for both weapons.
Those who like to operate at long distances in Call of Duty: Warzone either go for a sniper rifle or a DMR. If sniper rifles feel too sluggish to you, before the Season 6 of Modern Warfare, the only option was to grab the powerful Kar 98k.
But with the introduction of the SP-R 208, an alternative of equal footing is now available. To help you better decide which of the two is best suited for your purposes, here on MeinMMO you will find a large comparison of the two DMRs with setups and stats.
Where does the info come from? To provide you with a good assessment, we have processed the videos of 2 CoD experts and use data from a website that accurately depicts the specifications of the individual attachments:
What are the key stats of the weapons? To be able to compare the stats, we first show you the individual stats without attachments (except the reload time of the Kar 98k, which is significantly increased due to a large scope). Further down, you will find setups that can upgrade the weapons for you, along with the appropriate improvements and advantages and disadvantages compared to the competitor.
Headshot hits
Headshots take out enemies with both weapons at all distances
Damage by range at chest hits
SP-R 208: 167 to 24 m / 162 to 30 m / 152 to 53 m / 90 from 53 m
Kar 98k: 154 to 60 m / 90 from 60 m
Bullet speed
SP-R 208: 524 meters per second
Kar 98k: 560 meters per second
Movement speed
SP-R 208: 4.59 meters per second
Kar 98k: 4.57 meters per second
Aim down sights time (ADS)
SP-R 208: 350 milliseconds
Kar 98k: 292 milliseconds
Rate of fire
SP-R 208: 59 rounds per minute (RPM)
Kar 98k: 54 rounds per minute (RPM)
Reload time
SP-R 208: 2 seconds for 5 rounds
Kar 98k: 4.2 seconds for 5 rounds (with scope)
The small but significant differences are amplified when you equip the weapons with different attachments. In general, however, it can be said that with the SP-R, you can reload faster, while the Kar 98k is quicker to aim.
What does this setup bring? With this attachment combo, you get a rapid-firing sniper rifle with high range and penetration power.
The barrel and silencer together increase the damage range by 36%, allowing you to achieve over 150 damage with chest hits even at a distance of 72 meters. Thus, you can take down enemies with just one hit even without a headshot if they have only one armor plate. The two attachments also increase the bullet speed from 524 to 844 m/s. Find out here what bullet speed does in Warzone.
The large scope helps you land hits over long distances, but slows down your aim down sights time.
With the bolt mechanism, the SP-R significantly distinguishes itself from the Kar 98k. You increase your rate of fire from 59 to 71 RPM and have noticeably increased bullet throughput.
The tactical laser assists you in aiming and reduces the ADS time, which suffers from the barrel, silencer, and optic. With this setup, you can aim down sights in 478 ms.
What else could I try? If you don’t mind the rapid fire, try the magazine attachment “.300 Norma Mag 5-R Magazines.” This raises your range by another 10% and increases bullet speed by nearly 25%, to over 1,000 meters per second.
Advantages & disadvantages compared to the Kar 98k
Pro
Fast rate of fire
Fast reload
Special scope offers a larger field of view
Contra
Less range
Slower aim down sights
Kar 98k setup for your distance kills
Muzzle: Silencer (Monolithic)
Barrel: Singuard Custom 27.6″
Laser: Tactical Laser
Optic: Scope
Perk: Sleight of Hand
What does this setup bring? The barrel and silencer increase the range by exactly 50%, allowing you to deal 154 chest damage up to approximately 90 meters. With this setup, the Kar reaches a bullet speed of 914 meters per second, which is just over that of the SP-R.
The scope gives you 7x magnification, just like the SP-R. Still, there are differences between the scopes. Because although the zoom remains the same, the SP-R’s optic covers more of the screen, allowing you to better recognize what is happening around your crosshair. This makes the SP-R scope somewhat superior.
The images show the normal sniper scopes under the same conditions – source: YouTube
There’s also a special feature of the Kar 98k in conjunction with a large scope. When you attach it to the weapon, the reload changes. Instead of a magazine that you can quickly swap out, you have to load each shot individually into the weapon. Accordingly, the reload time increases to a lengthy 4.2 seconds for 5 rounds. To counter this, the perk “Sleight of Hand” helps, which reduces the time to reload 5 rounds to 3.6 seconds.
The tactical laser again helps you bring the reduced aim down sights speed to a competitive level. With this setup, the Kar 98k has an ADS time of 412 milliseconds, which is about 15% faster than the SP-R’s value.
What else could I try? If you can cope with the slow reload, you can increase your aim down sights speed with the “FTAC Sport Comp.” This attachment saves you another 25 milliseconds, bringing your ADS time to 369 ms.
Advantages & disadvantages compared to the SP-R 208
Pro
Higher damage range
Faster aim down sights
Somewhat more stable
Contra
Very long reload
Slower rate of fire
Which DMR suits you and when larger snipers are better
So which DMR should I go for? The differences in range and bullet speed are hardly noticeable between these two. However, a few differences can certainly be noted:
SP-R 208 offers a higher rate of fire with a faster reload
The Kar 98k offers you a comfortable ADS speed and slightly more aim stability
While the SP-R gives it gas with its bullet firing, it feels somewhat sluggish compared to the World War II weapon Kar 98k. Additionally, there is generally a somewhat better aim stability with the Kar. Players who use a DMR in Warzone, however, tend to pay less attention to high stability. They rely on their own aim skills and expect a high ADS speed for that.
This can make a lot of difference in the gaming experience, and ultimately the choice depends on your preferences. You must decide: Would you rather fire quickly (SP-R 208) or prefer a better aiming time (Kar 98k).
If you like to lay in ambush, rather opt for a larger sniper rifle.
When is a true sniper rifle better for me? If you have no significant experience in sniping, start with the larger rifles HDR or AX-50. With these, you may move slower, but you benefit from high bullet speeds and unmatched aim stability at range.
The DMRs are usually more for experienced snipers in Warzone who already have a good feel for headshots and chest hits. Because if you can’t always land these hits, DMRs do very little damage and lose a lot of effectiveness. If you want to try your hand at sniping, here are tips for your technique and weapon choice:
To succeed in the Battle Royale Warzone, you should adapt your arsenal as well as possible to your playstyle. Choose weapons that make you feel safe and confident. Then the kills will come naturally.
In FIFA 21 there are many different ways to score a goal. But in which situation should you use which shot? We explain how to make the best use of the various shots on goal.
Not every situation in FIFA 21 makes it sensible to simply shoot at the goal. There are different shots for every game situation and we explain to you which shot you should use when.
What settings should you choose? In the settings menu, you can keep all shooting assists activated. This makes aiming significantly easier, and you only need to decide on the corner and height of the shot.
However, whether you want to use “Timed Finishing” is up to you. The feature offers you more precision for your shot, but it also requires a lot of skill and can quickly backfire.
Timed Finishing was introduced in FIFA 19 and provides the player with a more precise shot when pressing the shoot button just before the foot touches the ball. However, if the timing is wrong here, the shot is likely to miss.
The different shots in FIFA 21 and how to use them
Things to watch out for: Besides the correct shooting technique, it’s also essential to pay attention to which foot your player shoots with. Many footballers have a strong foot and a weak foot. That’s why the two-footed Dembélé is excellent for your Ultimate Team.
However, for example, Erling Haaland is left-footed, and you should always pay attention to the fact that he can shoot with his left foot. A shot with his right foot can go in sometimes (Haaland has 3 out of 5 stars for his weak foot), but it’s not a sure thing.
The Power Shot
The Power Shot is a classic in FIFA and is really strong in the latest installment. It’s a straight shot that flies towards the goal with a lot of power.
This is where you should use a Power Shot
When you should use it: This shot is suitable for almost any situation occurring in or just outside the penalty area. But make sure to be at a good angle to the goal before shooting. If your player is not facing the goal, it’s better not to shoot.
How to execute it: It couldn’t be simpler:
Aim with the left stick at a corner and
hold the shoot button (Circle).
The further away you are, the more power you need. For a shot inside the penalty area, a strength of a maximum of 2 bars is recommended.
This year, aim again for the far post, which is effective again compared to FIFA 20. Though shots towards the near post can also work well.
The Finesse Shot
The curled shot is an important finishing variation that every FIFA player should master. This allows you to place the ball accurately into the goal with spin.
This is the right position for a Finesse Shot
When to use it: If you don’t have a clear path for a Power Shot and even have a defender in the way, then opt for the curled shot. This will help you place the ball into the net with spin and compensate for your poor angle to the goal.
Moreover, Finesse Shots are the best method to convert long shots in FIFA 21.
How to execute it: The process here is similar to the Power Shot:
Again aim with the left stick in the desired corner (preferably towards the far post),
but this time hold the R1 button
and charge your shot with the shoot button (about 2 bars).
If you’re not in the penalty area, then more power is necessary.
The Low Shot
The low shot is not as strong in FIFA 21 anymore. But in some situations, it can definitely pay off.
As fast as the shot is, the goalkeeper can’t go down
When to use it: The low shot is particularly recommended for players with lower shooting stats. The probability that the ball goes wide of the goal is rather low. It also works well in tight situations in the opponent’s penalty area.
How to execute it:
Aim with the left stick at the desired corner of the goal,
hold R1 and L1
and charge the shot with the shoot button.
Be sure to try the low finesse shot as well. You execute it like a normal finesse shot:
but press L1 shortly after pressing the shoot button, so that the curled shot goes low towards the goal.
The big advantage is that you can give the shot an extreme amount of power, and it still won’t lift off.
The Lob Shot
The lob shot goes over the opposing goalkeeper and ideally lands behind him in the goal.
Here a lob is the right option
When to use it: When you are one-on-one with the goalkeeper, and he is running towards you, it’s time for a lob. With the right timing and good shot strength, no keeper can prevent the goal.
How to execute it: Executing the lob is not difficult:
Simply aim at the goal
Hold L1
and charge your shot with Circle.
But you should be careful not to put too much power into the lob. 1-2 bars are enough from a short distance.
Do you have a favorite method for scoring goals in FIFA 21? And if you’ve mastered all the shots, you can practice free kicks. Here we have a guide for perfect free kicks for you.
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