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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The MMORPG Elyon (previously A:IR) has now announced its release date for Korea. In line with this, a new trailer featuring spectacular battles was released. It was emphasized again that the game is definitely coming to the West.
What is Elyon? The new action MMORPG is being developed by the studio Bluehole. They have already produced games like TERA and PUBG. The role-playing game focuses on many action-packed battles without tab targeting and PvP.
For the game, the developers are said to have oriented themselves towards the West and avoided annoying aspects like high grind. Additionally, there is a glider mechanic and some steampunk elements, which still originate from the concept of Ascent: Infinite Realm. That was the initial name of the MMORPG before it was heavily revised.
What’s new? The developers have announced the release date in Korea. It is set to launch on December 10, surprisingly as a Buy2Play title. It was originally announced as free-to-play.
The accompanying new trailer particularly focuses on the action-packed battles. Huge bosses in the form of armored knights, gigantic machines, dragons, or earth elementals are showcased.
What do we know so far? Elyon is definitely coming to the West. The publisher for that is already confirmed. Kakao Games will handle the distribution for us. They are also responsible for publishing Black Desert in Europe and North America.
Even the dragons have a mechanical aspect in Elyon. And although the battle looks spectacular, the focus is actually on the duels between players.
Who is Elyon interesting for?
What makes the game special? Elyon focuses on a fast and action-packed combat system. Although there is an open world and plenty of PvE quests, the MMORPG’s focus is clearly on PvP.
The two factions of the game constantly battle each other, and the game offers large-scale battles for fortresses, taking place in a designated area. The guilds are meant to be the focus, as they can join one of the factions.
So anyone looking for a new PvP game can look forward to Elyon as a new alternative.
The probably last new MMORPG in 2020: Wild Terra 2.
Those who want to play a new MMORPG in the West this year may only look forward to Wild Terra 2, which is set to begin early access in December. We at MeinMMO have already played Wild Terra 2.
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The situation regarding copyright complaints seems to have escalated in recent days. The rights holders in music are putting pressure on Twitch. Recently, a nasty letter was sent with accusations that Twitch does not care about the rights of musicians. They are claiming this is endangering the lives of musicians.
However, Twitch is defending itself against these accusations, though not with golden Kappas, but with golden reassurances. Hopefully, these are not meant ironically:
Even among Twitch’s own tweets about the golden Kappa, the discussion about copyright complaints is surfacing. It seems to be truly affecting the mood.
Many Twitch users do not seem to be in the mood for memes right now. Well, one user “memes” back:
The situation regarding copyright complaints seems to have escalated in recent days. The rights holders in music are putting pressure on Twitch. Recently, a nasty letter was sent with accusations that Twitch does not care about the rights of musicians. They are claiming this is endangering the lives of musicians.
However, Twitch is defending itself against these accusations, though not with golden Kappas, but with golden reassurances. Hopefully, these are not meant ironically:
Even among Twitch’s own tweets about the golden Kappa, the discussion about copyright complaints is surfacing. It seems to be truly affecting the mood.
Many Twitch users do not seem to be in the mood for memes right now. Well, one user “memes” back:
The situation regarding copyright complaints seems to have escalated in recent days. The rights holders in music are putting pressure on Twitch. Recently, a nasty letter was sent with accusations that Twitch does not care about the rights of musicians. They are claiming this is endangering the lives of musicians.
However, Twitch is defending itself against these accusations, though not with golden Kappas, but with golden reassurances. Hopefully, these are not meant ironically:
The streaming platform Twitch has proven to have poor timing. They launched a promotional campaign and suddenly gave the “Kappa” emote a golden glow. However, some streamers are fed up at the moment. They want Twitch to address the copyright complaints from the music industry.
What was the action about? On October 26, all Kappa emotes on Twitch suddenly turned gold. The action was neither announced nor explained in any way.
The “Kappa” emote is probably the original emote of Twitch. It is supposed to express something like “I’m not really serious about what I’m saying, I’m being ironic and actually the exact opposite.”
In contrast to “Simp”, oddly enough, every Twitch user knows what Kappa means.
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For a while now, there has been a myth of a “golden Kappa”, an Easter egg that appears rarely and can only be achieved under certain circumstances (via streamscheme).
But now, with one stroke, all Kappas were given a golden glow.
On Twitter, Twitch celebrated itself a bit for this idea. They shared clips showing how people reacted to the golden Kappa and apparently had fun.
Poor TimTheTatman had to again bear the brunt for the clip.
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As the news spread, users spammed the chats of various Twitch streamers with the golden Kappa.
The streamer Erobb221 switched through various channels on Twitch, and indeed: at LIRIK, forsen, or the Runescape streamer B0aty – everywhere the golden Kappas.
Streamers want a solution for the music problem
Why is this being received so poorly? The timing for Twitch’s action could hardly be worse. Currently, many streamers are annoyed:
There are a bunch of copyright complaints from the music industry against Twitch, claiming streamers have used unlicensed music
Twitch has asked streamers to sift through their archives to check for further copyright violations
Streamers have massive archives of material. It is virtually impossible to go through them to see if music was playing at any point.
Streamers are now uncertain about how to proceed and whether they should delete all their clips “out of caution” – they are waiting for clear guidance from Twitch. Which clips are dangerous? Which need to be deleted, which can stay? What consequences can I face?
For streamers, their clips and videos are like their life’s work and a piece of history. They are pushing for a solution that does not come down to “delete everything, then you are safe”.
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The tense atmosphere on the platform has now exploded at the golden Kappas. So, WoW streamer Asmongold tweeted:
Thank you for solving the copyright situation with golden Kappas.
Even the Rocket League pro, Letthamyr, is harshly criticizing Twitch: The golden Kappas are just a distraction after the music industry has given Twitch a hard shot across the bow.
It’s time to stream on YouTube.
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Even among Twitch’s own tweets about the golden Kappa, the discussion about copyright complaints is surfacing. It seems to be truly affecting the mood.
Many Twitch users do not seem to be in the mood for memes right now. Well, one user “memes” back:
The situation regarding copyright complaints seems to have escalated in recent days. The rights holders in music are putting pressure on Twitch. Recently, a nasty letter was sent with accusations that Twitch does not care about the rights of musicians. They are claiming this is endangering the lives of musicians.
However, Twitch is defending itself against these accusations, though not with golden Kappas, but with golden reassurances. Hopefully, these are not meant ironically:
The debt collectors in Genshin Impact are an important factor in obtaining the Ceremonial Hunting Sword. To help you find them quickly, we show you all the locations of the debt collectors.
What are debt collectors? These are boss battles that you can face in Genshin Impact. You need to find the collector and then the battle begins.
Once you have defeated the debt collector, they will drop some items for you. This includes the Ceremonial Hunting Sword. With it, you can upgrade your best weapons, such as swords or bows. This applies from level 20, as from there the usual materials are no longer sufficient and you will need items like this hunting sword.
There are also other rewards that are unlocked at higher levels. You can read the possible rewards from each collector in the menu.
You can find the debt collectors in Liyue and they are not particularly commonly encountered there.
All Locations of the Debt Collectors
Debt collectors via bounty hunting: A good way to find the debt collectors is through bounty hunting. This hunt is unlocked early in the game.
In the menu, you can then choose between Mondstadt and Liyue quests. In the Liyue quests, you will also find the debt collectors.
When you start the hunt, the exact location will be revealed on the map, and you just need to go there and defeat the collector.
Use this map: However, you can also find the debt collectors without bounty hunting. This map will help you:
In total, there are 8 such locations. This is not much if you are currently farming diligently. However, the collectors respawn after a day. You can go hunting for them again the next day.
Are you looking for more guides? We have already provided you with numerous guides to Genshin Impact. Including maps of the locations of the Anemoculus and the Geoculus.
If you still need help with strong weapons, we recommend our guide to the best weapons that can be obtained without spending real money:
The new patch 1.11 for Valorant has been rolled back. It was live for only a few hours during which players found serious bugs. Now it is being worked on again.
What is this rollback? Riot Games decided to perform a rollback for Valorant just a few hours after the release of patch 1.11. The patch introduced the new healer Skye, but it was taken down from the servers. Players are now using the old version, patch 1.10.
This happened after several users reported bugs with the new version. Keeping the qualifiers for the First Strike tournament in mind, Riot decided to roll back the new patch. Players will play with the existing version for now until patch 1.11 is fixed. The update was initially live only in NA, BR, and LATAM.
Gigantic faces on the screen – Hilarious bugs
These bugs were in the patch: The bugs ranged from poor performance to crazy scenes in the game. Performance issues included lag when enemies appeared.
A clip from Josh “Steel” Nissan, a player at 100 Thieves, shows such a funny situation. As he steps into Omen’s smoke, a gigantic texture of Sage suddenly appears on the screen.
In the webcam, a surprised Steel can be seen asking “What is that?” before bursting into laughter.
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As soon as he enters the smoke grenade, the giant face and parts of the equipment appear scattered all over the screen.
For comparison: This is how Sage should actually look in Valorant
But that shouldn’t be the last bug Steel finds in the new patch. In another bug, teammates moved strangely. Steel compares it to dolphins jumping out of the water into the air.
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If the professionals had to compete with these bugs in the First Strike tournament qualifiers, it would have been a big disadvantage.
How Riot Games responded to the issues
Patch disappears from the live servers: The developers at Riot Games acted quickly and removed patch 1.11 from the live servers. It will not be released until the patch is fixed. For now, you will continue playing with patch 1.10.
Currently, it is expected that the patch will be released later this week.
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The Razer Naga Pro relies on Wireless and interchangeable side panels. MeinMMO introduces you to what the Razer mouse can do and how it performs in testing.
Which mouse are we talking about? The Razer Naga Pro is a modular and wireless gaming mouse. The mouse features three interchangeable side panels with different numbers of buttons and is therefore, according to Razer, suitable for various genres such as MMOs, Battle Royale, and FPS games. The mouse follows in the footsteps of the successful Naga Trinity or the Naga Hex V2, which some of you may still remember.
Why is the mouse particularly suitable for MMOs? The Razer Naga Pro offers the possibility to swap out the side panels. Among them is a 12-button side panel, which is especially suitable for complex MMORPGs if you want to assign many abilities or combos to your mouse.
MeinMMO took a closer look at the latest modular gaming mouse and reveals what we like about it and what we like less.
Razer Naga Pro: Contents
Razer Naga Pro Review: How Did We Test?
How long was the mouse tested? We were allowed to test the mouse extensively and took a closer look:
The mouse was in use for 14 days and an average of 4 – 5 hours.
In total, we worked, surfed, and gamed for about 60 hours with the mouse and also tried out the different side panels.
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Razer Naga Pro in Detail
What is special about the mouse? The Naga Pro is a modular gaming mouse. Unlike other mice, this mouse allows certain parts to be removed and exchanged. While you can almost completely disassemble the R.A.T Pro X3, the Naga Pro allows you to remove the side panel and swap it for another. The mouse comes with three different side panels.
A side panel with 2 buttons, which is supposed to be suitable for FPS games.
Another side panel offers 6 side buttons, making it suitable for “Battle Royale” games like Fortnite or Apex Legends.
The third side panel offers 12 buttons and is especially designed for MMO players who want to assign many quick access buttons to their mouse.
In addition to the interchangeable side panels, the mouse also offers three different connection options: You can connect the mouse via USB cable, Bluetooth, or via Razer’s own Hyperspeed technology.
Razer Naga Pro: The three supplied side panels with 2, 6, and 12 buttons.
The Naga Pro can also be charged with the “Razer Mouse Dock.” The appropriate connection and recess is located on the underside of the mouse.
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Weight: With 117 grams, the Razer mouse is in the mid-range compared to its competitors. When comparing the mice directly, this becomes quite apparent.
Razer Naga Pro: Weight Comparison:
Logitech G Pro Wireless
81 grams
Razer Lancehead
111 grams
Razer Naga Pro
116 grams
Logitech G 502 Hero
121 grams
Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
130 grams
Gliding Feet: Razer uses gliding feet made of PTFE plastic for the gliding feet. This is supposed to have particularly good gliding properties on surfaces. The Naga Pro has a total of 4 gliding feet and they are not interchangeable.
Grip Type: The mouse is generally suitable for all three grip types: palm, claw, and fingertip grip. In the test, we used the mouse in both palm and claw grip.
Palm Grip: The hand completely encloses the mouse. Fingers, palm, and pad rest on the mouse Claw Grip: Fingertips, thumb, and part of the palm rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand does not touch the mouse. Fingertip Grip: Only thumb and fingertips rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand is free.
Which sensor does the mouse use? The Naga Pro uses the “Razer Focus+” sensor. This relies on the PixArt sensor PMW-3399 and is currently the best available sensor you can find in a mouse. Razer also uses the same sensor in its Basilisk Ultimate and Viper Ultimate.
However, there is little practical benefit to high DPI values of 20,000, as hardly any player actually uses these speeds.
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Features and Technical Details
Here are the technical details about the Naga Pro, concise and clear.
Sensor
Pixart PMW3399 (Razer Focus+)
Resolution
Up to 20,000 DPI
Switches
Razer switches, 70 million clicks
Buttons
10 / 14 / 20
Design
Black mouse with adjustable RGB lighting (16.8 million colors, Razer Chroma RGB)
Connectivity
Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Wired over USB Bluetooth
The Naga Trinity was released in 2018 and looks externally like the Naga Pro from Razer. A closer comparison of the two devices reveals that the differences mainly lie in the details.
Where are the differences? While the Trinity is wired, the Naga Pro also offers wireless connectivity. The Naga Pro features a newer sensor, the feet are better constructed, and the Naga Pro is also compatible with Razer’s new mouse dock. All differences are summarized in the table below:
Razer Naga Trinity (2018)
Razer Naga Pro (2020)
Wired
Wireless and Wired
Standard cable
Speedflex cable
Standard feet
Feet made of PTFE plastic
optical 5G sensor, up to 16,000 DPI
“Razer Focus+” sensor, up to 20,000 DPI
Can the old side panels be used with the new Naga Pro? According to Razer, the old side panels from the Trinity are not compatible with the Naga Pro.
However, this is not a problem because the Naga Pro already comes with three side panels and no additional ones are needed.
Razer Naga Pro Software “Razer Synapse”
What we like about the software: Even during installation, we can choose which software packages to install. This is practical and allows us to reduce the scope of the software somewhat.
The software itself is clear and intuitive. Through the “Mouse” tab, we access our device directly, where we can configure each individual button. The software also allows for individual setup of each side panel of the mouse. In addition, profiles can be managed and directly saved on the mouse via drag & drop.
If you have other Razer devices, you can connect them via Connect, then lighting effects will be coordinated, as you may know from other manufacturers such as Corsair or Roccat.
Registration and Razer Synapse 3: Users who complained about mandatory registration can breathe a sigh of relief. Razer Synapse now features a guest mode that gives you access to most of the software’s functions.
Also commendable: Bluetooth and the 2.4 GHz wireless mode work without software.
What we like less: The software is enormity large and comes with a lot of processes running in the background, Razer Central, Razer Synapse 3, GameManagerService, and Razer Chroma SDK Rest Server are just four examples of processes running in the background on Windows. In comparison: The Logitech Gaming Software only runs with two background services.
You essential need the software for many functions, which has a particular disadvantage. The software (so far) does not work on Linux and Macintosh, so you cannot use many functions here. The test shows that basic functions like wireless and side buttons work perfectly on Linux (we used Xubuntu 18.04 in our test) – although without direct assignment.
The Razer Naga Pro in the right hand.
In Practice
In this section, we present how the mouse performs in practical tests. We will discuss the weight and speed, as well as which sensor is in the mouse and what options the mouse offers in practice.
Weight, Texture, and Handling
Design and Weight: With 116 grams, the Razer mouse is in the mid-range of gaming mice. The mouse buttons do not offer any special grip or rough surface; the entire mouse is designed in the same material. Only the left and right outer sides are rubberized to give the pinky and thumb more grip.
Gliding Feet: On the back of the mouse are four gliding feet that ensure that the mouse glides smoothly over various surfaces. The feet are made of PTFE plastic, providing low resistance. This allows the mouse to sit on the surfaces and ensures quick movements.
The four PTFE feet, in the middle you can recognize the recess for the Razer mouse dock.
The interchangeable side panels sit tightly and stably on the mouse and do not affect the movement of the mouse in any way. Tendenziell, the side panels with 2 and 6 buttons offer more support for the thumb than the side panel with 12 buttons.
The Mouse Buttons and Wheel
The Scroll Wheel of the Naga Pro: Razer uses a 4-way scroll wheel in the mouse. Compared to the Trinity, Razer has made significant improvements to the scroll wheel of the Naga Pro. The scroll wheel sits better under the index finger and is altogether more comfortable and quieter to use than with the Trinity.
In direct comparison, we found the scroll wheel of the R.A.T Pro X3 by Mad Catz to be better overall than that of the Razer Naga Pro, as it was somewhat more precise and felt better in hand. In contrast to Logitech, Razer also does not offer the option to let the scroll wheel free spin (free run).
Razer Naga Pro from a slight angle. The right side (from the viewer’s perspective) can be exchanged.
Speed of the Mouse Buttons: The click latency, or the feedback of mouse clicks, is around 5ms with the proprietary Hyperspeed receiver and is therefore very fast and reliable. Via Bluetooth, the latency is a bit more than twice as high, just over 10 ms. That is still acceptable for gaming.
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Macro Functions
Changing the side panels is very easy and they click securely onto the mouse thanks to magnets. However, the processing of the side panels can be criticized: While small magnets are used for the closure, the individual side panels are made of hard plastic, and the magnets are also encased in plastic. We couldn’t definitively determine how often the parts can be swapped without issues in our test. However, we didn’t have any problems changing the parts during our approximately 14-day test phase.
With the software, all buttons of the mouse can be assigned and programmed. Whether it’s keyboard functions, launching specific programs, or starting music, Razer’s software offers a variety of options. In addition, it is no longer mandatory to register for the use of the software.
Thanks to Razer Hypershift (comparable, for example, to Roccat Easyshift), you can even assign every button twice. Although we hardly needed this function in practice, as you have enough configuration options with over 5 profiles.
The 12-button side panel is a bit of an adjustment at first. The buttons are comparatively smaller and arranged differently than on the 6-button side panel. However, this is purely a matter of getting used to it. The buttons can be easily programmed and assigned with macros, and eventually become second nature. Thanks to Hypershift, you can also assign each of the 12 buttons twice. Do you play an MMO and have two quick access bars that you constantly switch between? With the 12-button side panel and Hypershift, that’s no problem, as it works intuitively and very quickly.
Razer Synapse: Here, each side panel of the mouse can be configured and set up. The data can be saved as a profile directly on the mouse.
It is cumbersome that to switch profiles, you either have to turn the mouse over to press the switch or switch to the software. There is no button on the mouse surface itself. An alternative would of course be programming a macro.
The Sensor of the Razer Naga Pro
With Razer Focus+, the manufacturer installs the best current sensor in its gaming mouse. On paper, Razer’s sensor also outperforms Logitech’s top sensor “Hero 16K”.
In practice, however, there is no difference whether the sensor has 16,000 or 20,000 DPI. Although these high differences can be measured, they play no role for gaming. Four-digit or even five-digit sensor resolutions have no real relevance, as the mouse becomes too erratic and hardly controllable.
Left sampling rate 500Hz and right 1000Hz. The closer the points are to the line, the better. The more significant the deviation, the less accurate the sensor’s raw data.
The sensor does not become less accurate at higher sampling rates; it just calls the raw data much more often.
In gaming, however, the strength of the high-end sensor shows. The sensor is very precise, reacts quickly, and has no problems with various surfaces. Even in conjunction with Razer’s wireless technology “Hyperspeed,” the sensor performs well: delays or even connection drops could not be observed during our sessions.
Conclusion
Pros
Precise, modern sensor
Good build quality: no creaky sounds, opto-mechanical switches, Speedflex cable
Both Hyperspeed and Bluetooth as wireless functions
Long battery life
Basic functions also usable on Linux
Decent package contents
Very good ergonomics
Low latency with Hyperspeed (4 – 6ms)
Cons
Very high price
Razer Synapse is bulky and unwieldy
Side panels sit in plastic holders
Who is the mouse suitable for? If you are a player who likes to switch between genres and needs many buttons, the Naga Pro could certainly be worth a look. With the three interchangeable side buttons, the mouse offers enough configuration options, especially for players who enjoy shooters or a round of Fortnite but always want to have the right mouse in hand. On the other hand, this variety is also reflected in the price. The Razer Naga Pro costs nearly €170, but offers the current best mouse sensor and good connectivity.
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What alternatives are there? The alternative would be to grab the quasi-predecessor, the Razer Naga Trinity, which currently costs around €100 and is therefore about €70 cheaper. The functions are similarly extensive, but you will miss the wireless function, the better sensor, and the better built cable. Here we’d advise you to directly opt for the Naga Pro.
If you only need 2 or 6 buttons, there are more affordable alternatives. You could check out the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, which currently offers a strong sensor, plenty of buttons, and wireless support for around €100 (as of 28.10.2020). If you do not need wireless, you can also take a look at the Roccat Kone Aimo.
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If you are a pure MMO player and need many buttons, then looking at Logitech could also be interesting, as the G604 Lightspeed also offers plenty of buttons and a wireless function, but does not have RGB. However, you also pay a bit less than €100. Or you can opt for the Corsair Scimitar RGB, which costs €90.
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Benedikt’s Conclusion: Strong, precise mouse for MMOs and Shooters – But at a high price
Razer delivers the Razer Naga Pro, a mouse that outperforms the Naga Trinity in every aspect. The mouse feels better in hand, offers a better scroll wheel, wireless functions, and a better sensor, combined with a long battery life. The opto-mechanical switches provide high precision and the mouse feels pleasant in the hand. In practice, the swapping of side panels works very well, and the software works seamlessly with the change.
On the other hand, the software and the high price mar the overall picture. The software is bulky and consists of numerous system processes, but at least Razer has mitigated the registration requirement. However, at €170, the price is set too high, as a good alternative like the Logitech G502 Lightspeed costs around €60 less. This provides enough options for both MOBA and shooter players, including wireless function.
If you only need many buttons for your favorite MMO, you can also look at the Corsair Scimitar RGB, which offers a precise sensor (PixArt PMW3391) but does not have wireless functionality.
If you enjoy playing shooters and complex MMORPGs, there is no real alternative to the Razer Naga Pro.
Nevertheless, Razer also delivers a very high-quality mouse for a high price: The mouse is well made, offers good ergonomics and the best sensor currently available.
Benedikt Schlotmann Author at MeinMMO
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In Cyberpunk 2077 a former developer compared the production already in 2019 with that of the flop Anthem. After the latest delay, the parallels are becoming clearer. Allegedly, the development of Cyberpunk 2077 at CD Projekt Red has been left on the back burner for a long time and now they have to work grueling overtime shifts in the final sprint.
This is the Anthem comparison: In May 2019, 4 former developers of Cyberpunk 2077 contacted investigative journalist Jason Schreier. He had previously published his major insider report on the development of Anthem. The development of Anthem was said to have gone like this:
The game was in production from 2012 to 2019 – BioWare was working on a shared-world shooter for Electronic Arts
but at the beginning of development not much happened, concepts were created and discarded. There was a lack of a clear plan, a common vision, and strong leadership
whenever doubts arose about whether Anthem would turn out well, management referred to the “BioWare magic,” which would happen if one only tried hard enough. Every game always looks like nothing is coming together until this magic kicks in
by the end of development, BioWare was under tremendous time pressure, and developers had to work overtime to somehow finish Anthem. It was said that developers had directly worked themselves into burnout. There was talk of an “epidemic of depression and anxiety” circulating in Edmonton
The former developers of Cyberpunk 2077 commented on Schreier’s report about Anthem (via kotaku):
I feel like you could draw hundreds of parallels between how Anthem was developed and how the bumpy development of Cyberpunk 2077 is going. I felt like you would just have to swap the name of the studio and the game title, and both reports would be very similar or even identical.
A former developer of Cyberpunk 2077
This was the initial reaction: Back then, many fans dismissed these reports. They were just statements from frustrated developers. No one speaks well of his former employer.
In addition, the heads of CD Projekt Red officially assured that they wanted to be “more humane” to the employees and largely avoid crunch.
Impressive game demos for major fairs made the Anthem comparison fade. Fans agreed that Cyberpunk 2077 would surely be fantastic and should never be mentioned in the same sentence as Anthem.
There are horror stories circulating from people claiming to work at CD Projekt Red. There was talk of a “death march”. In a post on reddit, it said that some developers had “been crunching for over a year without a break.”
it is said that “16-hour days, including weekends” have been going on since June 2019
It is said that CD Projekt Red would “put their feet up and fool around” in pre-production for ages, then panic and drive everyone to work endlessly
there is no Plan B, deadlines must be met
when doubts arise, they tell people: “We are driven by passion, we are rebels, this is not for everyone” – CD Projekt Red also invokes “the magic”
The information comes from a reddit post. Journalist Jason Schreier says he spoke with the author of the post and could confirm that the person had worked for CD Projekt Red.
According to Schreier, the “overtime situation” at CD Projekt Red is catastrophic. The crunch culture at CD Projekt Red is a harsh reality. One developer recently told him that he had just finished a “100-hour” week. Another source told him that he had friends at CD Projekt Red who looked “physically ill”.
Furthermore, CD Projekt Red does not communicate with the employees. The employees learned about the latest and now third delay of Cyberpunk 2077 on Twitter when it was announced to the fans.
What do other employees say? On the Glassdoor site, employees can anonymously rate their company. The reviews for CD Projekt Red show a nuanced picture (via glassdoor):
Indeed, difficulties in management and a culture of overtime are often cited as criticisms. Many employees emphasize how difficult it is to take time off and relax. The “work-life” balance seems to be difficult at CD Projekt Red. The danger of “burnout” is apparently real for many employees.
However, it is also emphasized that overtime is paid, even with a bonus. Those who work overtime on weekdays are said to receive 150% of the normal salary, and those who work on weekends even 200%. In addition, the cafeteria and fitness room are said to be very good, there are organized parties and many opportunities for further education, and the employees are great – even though management is often criticized.
For players, the overtime situation seems to play no significant role. They are more concerned about whether the bumpy development will also affect the finished product:
With Anthem, it was clear after the release: The bumpy development did not do the game any favors. Anthem was released unfinished, appeared hastily stitched together, and ran out of content after the release. They had crawled to the finish line, then collapsed and stayed down.
However, something like that seems unthinkable for Cyberpunk 2077. They still do not want to hear Anthem and Cyberpunk 2077 in the same sentence.
Torches and pitchforks out: Cyberpunk is delayed.
Instead of complaining about the development conditions, fans of Cyberpunk 2077 are currently upset about the 3rd delay, as they had been looking forward to the release. But even though Cyberpunk 2077 has already reached gold status, the delay happened. This caused some so-called fans to completely lose control:
In Pokémon GO, the raid hour with Darkrai is happening today, on October 28. This is one of the best Pokémon in the game and is worth it. We will tell you why.
What is a raid hour? This event takes place every Wednesday in Pokémon GO and increases legendary raids in the game for one hour. A level 5 raid appears at almost every gym.
This week is all about Darkrai. The mysterious Pokémon has returned as part of the Halloween event.
All info about the raid hour with Darkrai
When does the event start? It begins at 6:00 PM local time. Raid eggs will appear on the gyms a few minutes beforehand, hatching precisely at 6:00 PM and remaining active for one hour.
The best counters against Darkrai: The mysterious Pokémon is a Dark type, so Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types are effective.
The top 10 attackers against Darkrai are:
Machamp with Counter and Cross Chop
Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
Machoke with Counter and Cross Chop
Hariyama with Counter and Cross Chop
Kapilz with Counter and Cross Chop
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Toxicroak with Counter and Cross Chop
Lauchzelot with Counter and Close Combat
Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
Gardevoirwith Charm and Dazzling Gleam
For more info and Pokémon related to Darkrai, you can find it here:
How many trainers do you need for Darkrai? To defeat the mysterious Pokémon, you need to have at least three people. It can work with two players, but the weather must be partly cloudy in the game.
However, we recommend a group size of at least 5 players. This way, you can get into the raid faster and complete more raids within the hour.
Is there Shiny Darkrai? Yes, since its last return in April, you can encounter Darkrai as Shiny. You can easily recognize the difference, as the Shiny is purple.
That’s why Darkrai is so good: The mysterious Pokémon is by far the best Dark attacker in the game. It can also learn the Ghost charge move “Shadow Ball” and is strong as a Ghost attacker as well.
Dark Pokémon can be effectively used against Psychic types, which you find most often in legendary raids. A good Darkrai is a must for your team.
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The Xbox Series X and Series S are ready to conquer your living rooms or desks. We show you sharp photos of the new consoles and controllers and bananas in the unboxing.
The next-gen consoles are large. We already knew that from the product presentations of the PS5 as well as the Xbox Series X and Series S.
So that we could get an idea of the Xbox Series X and S even before the official launch, Microsoft sent us one of each console at MeinMMO. And I, Patrick Freese, got to unbox and examine the devices – you know, what one does before playing with them.
I unboxed the two boxes for you
But don’t worry, I’ve captured the most important details like the slots for storage expansion, the controllers, and the consoles in size comparison for you. And since we’re on the internet, the famous “banana for scale” comparison is included as well. As you can see from the title image, it was not so easy with the banana.
The Xbox Series X in Unboxing with its Details
We start our photo series with the larger, more powerful version of the two consoles – the Series X. As you already know, you can operate it standing up or lying down. However, when lying down, the stand remains attached to the device. That didn’t really bother me since the side of the console is hardly illuminated in my TV cabinet anyway.
For you, I placed it on the TV stand and took some pictures.
In the big box, there is enough space for the Series X, and above is a compartment where the two cables, the controller, batteries, and the instructions (which everyone diligently reads) are stored.
When lifting it out of the box, I noticed that it’s not exactly light. I promptly placed it on the kitchen scale and weighed it. Yep, nearly 4.4 kilos is what this good piece weighs. The lightweight Xbox Series S, which I placed on the scale right after, is hardly worth mentioning at 1.9 kilos.
The Xbox Series S – Reminds of an Old Radio with New Technology
The box of the Series S is similarly structured as that of the Series X – but smaller. The lower part has space for the console, while the top is used for transporting cables, controller, batteries, and instructions.
The small Series S is noticeably lighter. The comparison to an old radio only holds at first glance. Upon closer examination, it quickly becomes clear how modern the device is. The ports at the back are easily accessible, and the front is kept absolutely simple. When the console is lying down, it’s hardly noticeable that the black ventilation grille stands out slightly.
The Controller of the Xbox Series X and S
Each console comes with one controller. Our Xbox Series X came with a black one, while the Series S came with a white one. The new Xbox controller is also available in blue.
The pad sits well in hand. The bumps on the shoulder buttons provide good grip. My thumb rests securely on the analog stick and doesn’t seem to slip even in sweaty situations.
The Consoles in Size Comparison and with Bananas
So you have a rough comparison of how big the consoles are, we placed them side by side. If you have an Xbox One X at home, you can also find a comparison in the pictures.
The Xbox Series X is just a touch taller than the One X when both are standing upright.
Banana for scale
Of course, you all want to know how the new consoles compare in size against bananas. And we from MeinMMO are happy to help:
I also know that you have one burning question on your mind. How did it go with the dog and the banana?
And here I can reassure you. No dogs were harmed in the making of this photoshoot, nor were they left with rumbling stomachs. Kyra had a happy ending.
Soon you will get more detailed information about the Series X and Series S from us at MeinMMO. We will test them for you in action!
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In an interview, Xbox chief Phil Spencer spoke about the Game Pass and a possible release on additional platforms. He did not rule out releases on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. There was even a brief expression of admiration.
What is it about? The Game Pass, also referred to as Netflix for games, offers access to many games. For this, you need to subscribe monthly, but then you can use all included games for free.
In the meantime, this pass can be used not only on Xbox but also on PC and Android smartphones. A version for iOS is also in the works, where there have been ongoing issues with Apple.
But what about other platforms and especially other consoles? At least Phil Spencer does not rule out collaboration there in an interview with Gamereactor.
Game Pass is set to come to more platforms
What exactly does Spencer say? In the interview, the Xbox chief is asked whether he can envision the Game Pass on platforms from Sony and Nintendo and whether these companies would likely reject such an offering.
Spencer replied:
We are still working on some technologies on PC for streaming on larger screens and bringing it [the pass] to iOS. I think once we’ve accomplished that, we’ll look at other options.
There are smart TVs, there are Chromebooks, there are FireTVs, there are a lot of discussions we would have; we would prioritize depending on where we could find the most new players to whom we could bring our content.
In doing so, Spencer also does not rule out a release for PS4 and Nintendo Switch:
I love the Switch, I love PlayStation, honestly, I think they have done an amazing job as part of this industry.
I’m not sure if that’s the next big group of users for us, but we could be open to those discussions.
What does it mean now? Phil Spencer is the head of the Xbox console division, but also of the Xbox Game Studios game software division. His statements regarding the Game Pass carry significant weight.
However, Spencer only expresses a general willingness to discuss. Much will also depend on partners like Sony and Nintendo.
For our editor Leya, the Xbox Game Pass is the decisive factor in favor of Xbox Series X over PS5.
