Today we present to you 6 MMORPGs that currently have the most players on Steam. With this, you should always find someone to experience adventures with.
MMORPGs are only really fun when you have enough players to face the challenges with. Therefore, the population should be as high as possible. For this reason, we want to introduce you to 6 online role-playing games that currently have the most players on Steam.
How was this list created? The selection of games is based on player numbers according to Steamcharts. It also concerns MMORPGs, i.e., online games where the role-playing elements are at the forefront.
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Rank 6 – Star Wars: The Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic is an MMORPG set in a galaxy far, far away.
Setting: Science-Fiction | Developer: Bioware | Release Date on Steam: July 21, 2020 | Model: Free2Play | Rating on Steam: 87% Very Positive
What kind of game is this? Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) transports you to the known Star Wars universe, over 3,000 years before the well-known movies. Each of the 8 classes, from which you create your character, has its own stories that lead you to numerous planets, where quests and battles await you.
Together, you experience exciting stories, operations, PvP battles, and more, to become a famous hero of the Republic or a notorious villain of the Sith Empire.
How well is the game received on Steam? The average ratings of the MMORPG SWTOR on Steam are at 87% and Very Positive. In the past 30 days, the ratings even climbed to 89%.
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How many players does SWTOR have on Steam? According to Steamcharts, SWTOR had 6,643 concurrent players in the past 30 days, with a peak during this time of 11,621. At peak times, the player count reached 27,416.
It should be noted that Star Wars: The Old Republic was released in 2011 and can be played through its own launcher. Therefore, most players probably do not use Steam.
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In Call of Duty: Warzone starts soon the Halloween event “The Haunting of Verdansk” (The Haunting of Verdansk). In the spirit of Trick or Treat, there are at various 16 locations on the map supply boxes that can reward you with cosmetics like skins, sprays, and watches. At the end, the exclusive Pumpkin Punisher weapon blueprint awaits you. We will show you where to look.
What is it about? The Halloween event in Call of Duty: Warzone is currently a hot topic in the community. You can play as famous horror characters like Leatherface or Billy The Puppet from SAW (if you buy them), and new modes, a night map, zombies, and more are coming.
As a challenge for you, the developers hid special supply boxes at 16 locations on Verdansk. Don’t worry, they have nothing to do with microtransactions. As you explore the map and find the boxes, unique rewards await you, which we will show you here. There are weapon blueprints and also spooky surprises to find.
Why should you search for them? Those who find all 16 unique rewards will receive a legendary weapon blueprint for assault rifles. The Pumpkin Punisher.
The legendary Pumpkin Punisher
The Halloween event runs from October 20 to November 3.
Locations of Trick or Treat in Warzone
What you should keep in mind: There is no guarantee that a box with unique loot will reward you. In every area you visit, there is a chance that a Trick-or-Treat box will spawn there.
If you’re unlucky, the box has no reward, but a “trick”. This is meant to be an experience that scares you. The developers confirm, however, that it won’t harm you in the game.
You can only find the boxes in active matches. You can see your progress in the game on the Tac map or in the Warzone menu under the “Halloween event” tab. There you will also find a map with the locations. If you have successfully searched a location, the name will be checked off in the overview.
Tips for finding:
The boxes make noises, which makes them easier to locate
Anyone who knows the spawns of the legendary supply boxes in the mentioned areas will probably have an idea of where the spooky boxes are – those are probably the same spawn points
Look for campers who may be lurking near the boxes waiting for victims
You can find the boxes in all Warzone game modes. From the usual Battle Royale to Zombie Royale, to Plunder
And here you should watch out for the boxes (and listen):
Sector 1 – North
Gora Dam
Arklov Peak Military Base
Karst River Quarry
Sector 2 – West
Verdansk International Airport
Storage Town
Atlas Superstore
Zhokov Boneyard
Sector 3 – Southwest
Hospital
Novi Grazna Hills
Sector 4 – Middle and South
BCH TV Station
Verdansk Stadium
Downtown
Sector 5 – East
Gorengrad Lumber Yard
Port of Verdansk
Zordaya Prison Complex (Gulag)
The exact locations: The YouTuber Grizz Viollent visited all the locations of the boxes and recorded it on video. If you have trouble finding the boxes, check the respective spot in his video.
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What you can win: If you are lucky, you will find 16 unique goodies for your Warzone experience in the boxes. If you collect all 16, you will also receive the cool Pumpkin Punisher blueprint at the end.
In the overview, we will show you all calling cards, charms, sprays, the watch, stickers, and more:
How do you like this event in Call of Duty: Warzone? Finally some variety or should the rewards be cooler? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
In Pokémon GO there are now different monsters in the eggs. The egg pools have been completely overhauled. We show you the most important adjustments.
What’s new: Last night, the egg pool was surprisingly revised. In the 2-, 5-, and 10-km eggs, there are now new Pokémon to find. Some disliked Pokémon have been removed, and others have been added.
Currently, the egg pool is still being compiled and cannot be confirmed 100%. Therefore, we will already show you some highlights that have changed.
The highlights of the new egg pool
What is the biggest change? Those who have been excited about the 10-km eggs recently can breathe a sigh of relief. Barschwa is finally no longer in this egg pool! However, one must consider that there are other disappointments, provided they have already caught these Pokémon enough.
This is what the 2-km eggs look like: The analysts from TheSilphRoad report a completely new pool here. So far, no starter Pokémon can be found in it.
Instead, there are monsters like Voltilamm, Tragosso, Quapsel, and Volbeat here. Generally, there are some possible shinies from the 2-km eggs.
Voltilamm is now available in the 2-km eggs
We show you an overview of previous reports from the eggs:
Quapsel (confirmed)
Picochilla
Haspiror (confirmed)
Tragosso
Voltilamm (confirmed)
Zubat
Snubbull (confirmed)
Karpador
Wablu
Wailmer (confirmed)
Bamelin
Volbeat
Yorkleff
Felino
This is what the 5-km eggs look like: Here some good Pokémon also celebrate their comeback. Voltobal and Machollo are now in the eggs. That’s not bad, as both can also be shiny.
Trainers are also reporting that they have received Barschwa from the eggs. This is probably because Barschwa is no longer in the 10-km eggs.
Voltobal is now available in the 5-km eggs – also as shiny.
This is the list of all previously observed Pokémon in the 5-km eggs:
Pygraulon can also be found in the 10-km eggs. The Pokémon hardly appeared anymore in the wild after the Enigma Week. Those who haven’t played there can now fill up their candies through the eggs.
Emolga can now also be found in the eggs. It currently appears very rarely in the wild.
Geronimatz now hatches from the 10-km eggs.
Here we show you all observed Pokémon in the 10-km eggs:
Geronimatz
Praktibalk
Emolga
Pygraulon
Klikk
Ohrdoch
Lichtel
Riolu
Sheinux
Kastadur
Flampion
Golbit
Pokémon like Kaumalat, Kapuno, or Milza have not yet been confirmed so far. However, take into account that they can also be incredibly rare and therefore it may take some time to confirm them. Monsters like Lichtel, Praktibalk, and Riolu have already been hatched by some players.
If you do not want to rely on the eggs, you can look forward to the Halloween event 2020 to collect a new shiny:
In Genshin Impact today, on October 20, the new character Klee is being released. We at MeinMMO will tell you what she can do and how you can obtain Klee.
Who is Klee? Klee is a new, girlish character with the Pyro element in Genshin Impact. She relies on explosions, magic, and uses a catalyst as her weapon.
Klee was even playable in the Closed Beta. Those who reached Adventure Rank 32 back then could already secure her for their team. However, she was removed at launch and has not been available since then.
How to get Klee
What’s new? On October 20 at 7:00 PM our time, new wishes will appear in the game. One of them, the “Flaming Steps” wish, brings Klee and directly increases your chance of getting the new character.
Klee comes with new wishes and even has increased chances.
The chance of drawing a 5-star hero is also 0.6% in this wish. The chance that Klee will appear in a hit is 50%. If you draw another 5-star hero, the chance for Klee at the next 5-star hit is 100%.
Furthermore, there is also the rule that you are guaranteed to receive a 5-star character after 90 attempts. Klee is therefore quite safely obtainable, although the gacha system can also tempt you to spend real money.
If you want to earn wishes in-game, the best way to do this is through Original Resin. We at MeinMMO have already told you how to get Original Resin quickly.
Just like Xiangling, one of the best characters in the game, Klee can be wonderfully used as an elemental supporter to trigger elemental reactions. You just need to coordinate the bombs well with character switching.
How does Klee play? You can already get to know Klee’s skills and character in a presentation video from the developers. There you see the many explosions that will bring you great joy:
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What else changes with the new wishes? Through the “Flaming Steps” wish, you can earn not only Klee but also Xingqiu, Noelle and Sucrose . These characters are also ranked in our B or C Tier.
The third wish, “Wanderlust”, provides no advantages but will remain permanently. If you want to learn more about the new wishes and their associated contents and chances, you can find all the info here:
The R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition is an exceptionally configurable mouse. MeinMMO presents what the mouse from Mad Catz can do and how it performs in testing.
Which mouse is it about? The mouse we want to introduce you to in this article is the R.A.T. Pro X3 Supreme Edition from Mad Catz. The manufacturer officially presented the Limited Edition of the mouse on the occasion of the Year of the Rat in China. MeinMMO took a closer look at the mouse and reveals what we like and what we like less.
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This is what the “Rat” looks like.
R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition Review: How did we test?
How long was the mouse tested? We were able to extensively test the mouse and took a closer look at it:
The mouse was in use for about 10 days, averaging 4 – 5 hours a day.
Overall, we worked with the mouse for about 50 hours, surfing and gaming.
Features and Technical Details
Sensor
Pixart PMW3389
Resolution
Up to 16,000 DPI
Switches
Omron switches, 50 million clicks
Buttons
10
Design
Black mouse with adjustable RGB lighting (16.8 million colors)
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R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition in Detail
What is special about the mouse? The R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition stands out due to its unusual design. While other mice are closed, this device features many open spaces. This is also because some parts of the mouse can be replaced.
R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition package: The mouse offers several parts for replacement.
The manufacturer includes two palm rests, 2 scroll wheels, a pinky rest, two thumb rests, and a set of replaceable glide feet with the actual mouse. With the included screwdriver, the parts can be changed in just a few minutes. What cannot be changed is the braided USB cable, the mouse buttons, and the sensor, which is firmly integrated into the reinforced magnesium alloy housing.
Weight: At 105 grams, the mouse from Mad Catz is slightly lighter than the comparable competition. It also appears somewhat slimmer than the bulky Kone Aimo Remastered from Roccat or the also quite large G 502 Hero from Logitech. When comparing the mice directly, this becomes quite clear.
R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition: Weight in Comparison:
Logitech G Pro Wireless
81 grams
R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition
105 grams
Razer Lancehead
111 grams
Logitech G 502 Hero
121 grams
Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
130 grams
Glide Feet: The glide feet are replaceable like almost every part of the mouse. You can choose between ceramic and Teflon feet. Both are said to provide differently good glide properties on different surfaces.
Grip Type: Especially with palm grip, the mouse is well suited, which is also due to the semi-open design. Claw grip is also possible. Fingertip grip may not be suitable due to the relatively high palm rest. In the test, we used the mouse exclusively in palm grip.
What sensor does the mouse use? The mouse from Mad Catz uses the PixArt PMW-3389. This is an optical sensor and belongs to the best currently available on the market. Even better would be the PixArt PMW-3399, which would offer even higher speed. However, this is currently reserved for Razer and is for example used in the Viper Ultimate.
R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition Software
What we like about the software: The design looks clean and organized, and it can be operated with just a few clicks. Almost all functions are directly accessible from the main interface.
It is also possible to import old profiles into the software. In total, you can use 10 profiles side by side. However, if you want, you can also create custom commands or choose from a variety of buttons to assign to your mouse buttons. You can assign almost any key on the keyboard, as well as most functions of Windows to the mouse. With drag & drop, the buttons are then moved to the correct place. This is unusual, but works without problems.
The software from Mad Catz presents itself neat and clear.
What we like less: Installing the software is unnecessarily complicated, as it cannot be installed easily. If you have downloaded the software and want to run it, Windows shows only a warning.
So far, only a workaround helps: We had to download the driver from the official site and then grant permission for the software for Windows (via right click and properties) so that we could even install it.
Problems with the software: It cannot be installed easily. Complicated, but it works.
You also cannot set the location where you want to install the software, what gets installed, and also not how big the software is. If you do not have enough system memory, the software shows a successful installation, but nothing is actually installed.
In Practice
In this section, we present how the mouse performs in practical tests. We will discuss weight and speed, but also which sensor works in the mouse and what possibilities the mouse offers in practice.
The R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition sits comfortably in the hand.
Weight, Texture, and Handling
Weight and Grip: At 105 grams, the mouse is in the middle range of gaming mice. The mouse buttons feel slightly rougher, giving them a pleasant grip. Even in heated battles, the mouse remained firm in hand, and we did not slip.
R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition: The exchange of parts is easy.
Exchange of Parts: A special highlight is the exchange of parts, as most parts of the mouse can be replaced. And this is very easy with the included screwdriver. The included quick guide explains how the parts can be exchanged.
After changing the parts, the mouse feels noticeably different in hand but never uncomfortable. The ergonomics are well done and can be improved even further by the various parts to better fit your own hand.
The actual problem, however, lies in the back of the parts: While the screws themselves are made of metal, the threads and holders are made of plastic. We cannot answer how durable these plastic pins are and how well they hold the parts to the mouse body. However, for an expensive mouse, the question arises as to why not a higher quality material has been used.
A thumb rest from the back: The screws and holders are made of transparent plastic. Plastic pins hold the part to the mouse.
Glide Feet and Handling: On the back, there are four glide feet that ensure the mouse glides over the mousepad. These glide feet can also be replaced: optionally, we can use ceramic or Teflon feet. However, we did not notice a significant difference. Both types are very pleasant and allow the mouse to glide easily over the mousepad or other surfaces. The weight and modularity of the mouse do not hinder the glide capability.
Glide feet in comparison. Left Roccat, in the middle Mad Catz, and right Logitech.
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The Mouse Buttons and Scroll Wheel
The mouse buttons are precise and respond without delay. At the same time, there is a clear feedback on the buttons. We hear and feel the mouse buttons, which is not unpleasant. By the way, the mouse buttons cannot be replaced. The scroll wheel that the manufacturer has provided for the mouse is also very good. It is pleasantly notched, feels good under the index finger, and allows for precise navigation.
Manufacturer Mad Catz uses Omron switches in the mouse with a minimum durability of at least 50 million clicks. In comparison, the Logitech G Pro Wireless offers at least 50 million clicks, while Razer’s Viper Ultimate offers a bit more with 70 million clicks.
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Special Functions: Useful but Peculiar Placement
The side buttons are precisely reachable, and the quick buttons are easy to use. However, switching profiles seems a bit cumbersome. If you want to switch profiles on the mouse, you must either do it via the software or turn the mouse over: Because on the back, you will find the display for the profile as well as a button to switch profiles.
The Sensor of the R.A.T Pro X3 Supreme Edition: High-end Sensor with High Precision
With the Pixart PMW3389, Mad Catz has integrated one of the best sensors currently available in its mouse. Gaming mice like the Lioncast LM60 or the Razer Viper (without Ultimate) use the same sensor. In practice, however, these differences are not noticeable.
The precision of the sensor can also be demonstrated by the raw data from the sensor. On the X-axis are the measurement points of the sensor, while the Y-axis indicates the duration of movement. In the example, the mouse was quickly moved from right to left.
Raw data from the mouse. The points fluctuate above and below the line; the closer, the better, because that indicates the consistency of the data coming from the sensor. Strong deviations are negative.
The closer the points are to the line, the better. The stronger the deviation, the less accurate the raw data from the sensor.
The data shows primarily that the data from the sensor are very accurate. There are deviations only with rapid changes of mouse movement. These are sometimes more pronounced than others.
The mouse has no issues with different surfaces. Even off the mousepad, on rough stone surfaces, or on glass, the mouse sensor remains precise and accurate. Only the Hero sensor from Logitech or the Razer Focus+ from Razer may be slightly more precise.
Conclusion
Benedikt’s Conclusion:
Mad Catz delivers a premium mouse at a premium price with the R.A.T. Pro X3 Supreme Edition. The sensor is very precise and accurate, the scroll wheel is grippy and very pleasant to use. Additionally, it comes with a large range of accessories, including a case, which few other mice offer. Those who take the time to get to know the mouse can individually put together their best mouse, as the individual parts can be exchanged in just a few moments, leaving little to be desired.
In detail, however, things are bothersome, especially regarding the build quality. On one hand, Mad Catz incorporates one of the best available sensors and uses a stable housing made of magnesium alloy. On the other hand, the parts of the mouse are secured with a plastic thread. Anyone who changes the parts regularly may eventually have worn threads.
Benedikt Schlotmann Author at MeinMMO
Pro
Precise, modern sensor
Grippy scroll wheel
Ergonomics: Mouse can be individualized for hand
Large range of accessories
Good glide capability thanks to high-quality mouse feet
Contra
Very expensive
Replacement parts rely on plastic threads
Software with quirks
Who is the mouse suitable for? The mouse is especially suitable for users looking for a comparatively light and precise mouse. It could also be interesting for esports players due to the transport case and the many options to customize it to their hand. On the other hand, the high price of the mouse can be off-putting.
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If you are looking for a mouse with an enormous range and options for configuration, or a mouse with an elegant design, you should take a closer look at the R.A.T. PRO X3 Supreme Edition. If you are simply looking for a good gaming mouse with similar durability in the switches and a similarly precise sensor, you can already get more for your money with the in-house MadCatz R.A.T. 6+.
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Best Gaming Keyboards 2020 as Companions for Your Mouse
Are you still looking for a suitable keyboard for your gaming mouse? Then you can also find some suitable recommendations for your PC on MeinMMO. We present the best keyboards from Razer, Logitech, Roccat, and others. Perhaps you will even find a suitable Christmas gift:
The releaseoftheXbox Series X takes place in November 2020. Here you will find all information about release, specs, controller, and games of the new console from Microsoft.
What is known about the Xbox Series X? The Xbox Series X was officially introduced at E3 2019 and at the streaming event “The Game Awards” in December 2019. By now, there is a lot of information about Microsoft’s new console. This includes among others:
Xbox Series X specs and performance
Features like 4K, backward compatibility, and ray tracing
Xbox Series X release date
Xbox Series X controller and its key innovations
Xbox Series S – images and price of the smaller console
This article was published at the end of 2019 and is continuously updated with new information. On October 5, 2020, we expanded it with details about the Xbox Series S and new information about the games.
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Xbox Series X – Release, Price, Specs, and Performance
Xbox Series X – Release and Price
When will the Xbox Series X be released? The Xbox Series X and Series S will be released on November 10, 2020. Pre-orders start as early as September 22.
Developer Microsoft announced the date at E3 2019 in Los Angeles and reiterated it at “The Game Awards”: The release is planned for Christmas 2020 (in America “Holiday” 2020). A a short time there was also a specific date listed, which quickly disappeared again. As it turned out, Microsoft even chose an earlier date.
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The official video revealing the new console, on the occasion of “The Game Awards”.
How much will the Xbox Series cost? The Xbox Series X costs €499.99. A price that many players anticipated even before the announcement. The price was confirmed on September 9.
The smaller S version costs €200 less.
The Xbox One launched at a price of 500 euros for a 500 GB hard drive, one controller, and a Kinect sensor. Speculation arose that laptopmag.com suggested that Microsoft was likely to offer its new console for 500 – 550 euros again.
Xbox Series X as a gaming PC: What would the Xbox Series X actually cost as a gaming PC? We took a look at this for you and present here what the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 could cost as a PC.
Can you pre-order the Xbox Series X? So far, the new console from Microsoft cannot be pre-ordered. Pre-orders will be activated starting September 22, 2020.
Graphics: Microsoft promises a GPU with a performance of 12 teraflops. This is supposed to be delivered by the Zen 2 with RDNA 2 from AMD. Google Stadia is expected to offer 10.2 teraflops and the PS5 10.28 teraflops of performance.
DirectX Raytracing: The Xbox Series X is expected to offer ray tracing. This technique is supported by the hardware.
HDMI 2.1: HDMI 2.1 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). Both should prevent unpleasant side effects like tearing. The current console generation still relies on HDMI 2.0.
Variable Rate Shading (VRS): The Xbox Series X is said to use its own, patented technology from Microsoft. This is supposed to provide players with a stable frame rate at higher resolutions.
Refresh rate: Microsoft also promises that up to 120 fps should be possible on the Xbox Series X.
How much performance does the Xbox Series X offer? In terms of performance, the Xbox Series X is supposed to significantly surpass the Xbox One X: Xbox head Phil Spencer explains that the Xbox Series X is expected to be 8 times faster:
Xbox Series X Review: What do the first previews say about the next-gen console
When did the review embargo end? Since October 15, the first previews of the new console have been allowed to be published online. There are now also first reports about the Xbox Series X.
What do the first voices say? The first voices praise especially the “feeling” of the console. Especially highlighted are the fast loading times and Quick Resume. With this, you can switch directly from one game to another. Thanks to the short loading times, you have much more time for gaming.
Our colleagues from GamePro praise the incredibly powerful console and the low loading times and especially the fast dashboard. You can clearly notice the performance leap compared to the Xbox One. The controller of the Xbox Series X is also a noticeable improvement over the One pads.
More about the first German previews of the Xbox Series X can be found here:
How much does the Xbox Series S cost? On September 8, 2020, Xbox revealed the smaller Xbox Series version, the “S”.
The Xbox Series S costs €299
How big is the Series S? According to Xbox, this is supposed to be the most compact Xbox of all time. There are already first pictures of the console. It stands out due to the dark-colored ventilation inlet on the side. The Xbox Series S is supposed to be 60% smaller than the Xbox Series X.
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The Xbox Series S offers less performance in total than the Xbox Series X: The processor and graphics chip clock lower than the more expensive model, and the memory is also lower at 10 GB compared to Series X (16 GB).
This also explains the biggest difference between the two Xbox consoles: The Series S is only designed for a 1440p resolution while gaming and not for 4K. However, upscaling to 4K is possible.
Those who want the best performance right from the start should go for the Xbox Series X.
AMD RDNA2 with up to 4 teraflops 20 CUs at 1.565 MHz
AMD RDNA2 with up to 12.15 teraflops 52 CUs at 1.845 MHz
Storage
NVMe SSD with 512 GB
NVMe SSD with 1 TB
CPU
8-Core AMD Zen 2 3.6 GHz
8-Core AMD Zen 2 3.8 GHz
RAM
10 GB GDDR6 RAM
16 GB GDDR6
Drive
None
Blu-ray
Xbox Series S Pre-order: Is the console worth it?
The Xbox Series S is significantly cheaper at €299 than the Xbox Series X, which costs €499. Especially with the Xbox Game Pass, the Series S offers an extremely affordable next-gen offer.
The Series S, unlike the Series X, has no drive and relies entirely on digital games.
The hard drive is only 512 GB large, half that of the Xbox Series S
The Series X offers 4K, the Series S only 1440p and 4K scaling.
For whom is the console worth it? What speaks for the purchase of the smallest Xbox and for whom the Series S is not suitable, we explain in detail in our article:
Microsoft announced that the processor of the new console can provide about four times the performance of the Xbox One X. With this performance, resolutions of up to 8K are said to be possible. The stated goal is to achieve a resolution of 4K with up to 120 frames per second, according to Microsoft.
Is the Xbox One X still worth buying? Currently, the Xbox One X with a game and controller costs around €300. The weaker model, the Xbox One S, is currently available for around €170 to €190.
For around €300, the Xbox One X with game and controller is a fair offer (at launch, the console cost €500).
Thus, in the eyes of author Sven Wernicke, the current generation is still worthwhile. He writes on Euronics.de:
By the time the Xbox Scarlett has a rich game lineup and is in a moderate price range, the calendar will likely read 2021. So you still have plenty of time to get a suitable 8K TV and play a lot with the Xbox One.
For many players, the Xbox One X with its 4K is currently more than sufficient. Furthermore, as Wernicke points out, Microsoft has only announced a handful of games for the Xbox Series X so far, which is still very little.
Is the Xbox One S still worth buying? The S version is the smaller brother of the Xbox One X and is cheaper. However, the S version offers significantly less performance than the X version.
With the announcement of the Xbox Series S, there are hardly any reasons to buy the smallest Xbox One model. For €300, the Xbox Series S offers about three times the performance. For games like Fortnite, FIFA, and other titles, you should rather go for the Series S.
The only important argument currently in favor of the One S is the drive and the likely steep drop in the console’s price after the release of the Series S/X. Those who want to play Blu-rays or game discs should either opt for the Xbox One or go directly for the Xbox Series X.
Should you buy an Xbox One or PS4? If you’re considering whether to buy a PS4 or Xbox One, take a look at our article. Here we have listed all the arguments for or against purchasing the old consoles:
Xbox Series X – Features, VR, and Backward Compatibility
An image from the reveal trailer of the Xbox Scarlett.
The new Xbox Series X supports ray tracing and comes with a fast SSD hard drive, which ensures short loading times.
Xbox Series X: Backward Compatibility
Is the Series X backward compatible? According to Microsoft, the Xbox Series X will also be able to play the old games from the last four generations and even take over save states.
The Xbox team has now also explained what advantages this offers. You can play the old games at higher and more stable frame rates, higher resolutions are supported, and the old games also benefit from the fast SSD:
Does the Xbox Series X support cross-gen?: Microsoft did not say so, but indirectly addressed it. For example, Xbox chief Phil Spencer said in a Twitter post that he is already playing with the new console and playing with other Xbox players. This at least suggests crossplay between the different console generations.
Does the Xbox Series X support VR? Xbox chief Phil Spencer stated in an interview with Stevior.com that the focus of the new console is not on VR.
I think we will have it [VR] at some point, but we are not focusing on it.
Ray tracing will play an important role in the Xbox Series X. Microsoft has now explained that sound is also expected to be computed using ray tracing.
All titles mentioned have not yet been released. For Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Microsoft, in collaboration with developer Ninja Theory, has released a teaser:
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Extended Game Pass: In line with the launch of the new consoles, Microsoft has come up with a strong innovation for the Game Pass Ultimate. A partnership with Electronic Arts ensures that you can obtain the best titles like FIFA, Battlefield, Titanfall, and others without additional cost through the Battle Pass.
What about exclusives for the Xbox Series X? Xbox chief Phil Spencer has explained that he thinks exclusives like those for the PS5 are the wrong way to go. Rather, he wants to offer a complete ecosystem with Xbox whereby all users can play on any device. What he also said can be read here: Xbox chief explains why PS5 is completely wrong with exclusives.
What do developers say? Some developers have also spoken positively about the games on the Xbox Series X and PS5. For example, Stuart Tilley, Game Developer and co-founder of Firesprite, explained that developers now have completely new possibilities with Xbox Series X and PS5: They used to have to discard many features due to long loading times, which they can now implement.
What does Smart Delivery mean? Smart Delivery means that if you buy any version of the game, you always have access to the best version of that game, regardless of the hardware.
What does backward compatibility mean? This means that old games will run smoothly on the new console. This means buyers of the Xbox Series X can also utilize a variety of old games on the new version.
General Questions about the Xbox Series X
This is the new controller that will be shipped with the Xbox Series X.
MeinMMO spoke with Xbox chief: In an interview, we from MeinMMO, together with our other sister brands at Webedia (including GameStar and GamePro), spoke with Xbox chief Phil Spencer. We discussed the Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming, and the close integration of PC and Xbox.
What do we know about the new controller? The new controller, which is delivered with the Xbox Series X, is supposed to be very similar to the previous controller of the Xbox One. Microsoft has now explained the new controller in a detailed blog post (via new.xbox.com).
This is what the new Xbox controller offers: Ryan Whitaker, Senior Designer at Xbox, explained what the new controller will include:
Compatibility of the controller with Xbox One consoles
Support for PC, Android, and iOS devices
USB-C port for charging and connecting to the console
Dynamic Latency Input (DLI): particularly fast connection to the console
HDMI connection to the TV
Share button: ability to capture images and videos without a separate menu and share them. It thus resembles the share button of the PS4 controller.
What has been changed in the Xbox One controller? Microsoft has also adjusted the surface of the controller. Special dot patterns on the shoulder and trigger buttons are said by Microsoft to help the controller lie better in hands. The D-Pad, shoulder, and trigger buttons now also use a matte material to ensure that the controller always fits securely in hand.
This is what the Share button on the Xbox Series X controller looks like, Microsoft has officially presented the controller. Source: new.xbox.com
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Xbox Series X: Size and Structure
How large will the new console be? Many users had speculated about how large the console will be. The presented design differs completely from the previous generation: The console from Microsoft looks more like a PC tower than a console.
By now, the exact dimensions of the console are also known (length x width x height):
The Xbox Series X measures: 151 mm x 151 mm x 301 mm.
In comparison, the Xbox One X measures: 299.7 mm x 238.7 mm x 60.9 mm.
The footprint of the Xbox Series X is considerably smaller than that of the Xbox One X; however, it is significantly taller: While the Xbox One X is only 60.9 mm high, the Xbox Series X, at 301 mm, is more than five times as high.
The Xbox Series X has strong hardware that generates high heat development. And this can be better managed with the tower structure than with a flat case.
Xbox Series X: What the name means
Is Xbox Series X the official name of the new console? At E3 2019, Microsoft introduced their new console as “Project Scarlet”. At “The Game Awards,” Microsoft presented its new console as “Xbox Series X”.
Project Scarlett and Xbox Series X: The new console from Microsoft has many names.
However, this is not the official name of the console. Microsoft explained (via IGN) that the official name of the new console is simply “Xbox”. The name Xbox Series X offers the advantage of leaving room for future consoles. Microsoft explains:
As fans have already noticed in previous generations, the name “Xbox Series X” leaves enough room for other consoles in the future.
What do you think about Microsoft’s new console? Would you buy it or would you prefer to go for the competition from Sony, the new PlayStation 5, which will be released in parallel?
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In the Horror Coop Game Phasmophobia, the goal is actually to get scared. But when hackers make shocking moments occur in supposedly safe spaces, causing streamers to be terrified, the fun ends for many. Read here what happened and how to protect yourself.
What happened? The game revolves around horror. Fear and solid shock moments. But these occur directly in the game. However, some streamers were terribly scared because hackers made the creepy ghosts appear in the lobby before the game.
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The lobby is usually a safe zone where players gather for the upcoming mission or recover from the shock between games. It’s quite unfortunate when suddenly a spooky howling ghost appears and grabs the players with disgusting ghost hands.
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Many a streamer visibly lost their composure, and streamer JasminWolfe even broke down in tears. In emotional tweets, she urged the hackers to please stop.
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But how do such attacks even occur, and what can be done about them?
Hackers Use Mods for Terror
What’s Behind It? The cause of the unwanted ghost appearances are likely mods. Phasmophobia is a PvE coop game, and the developers have not implemented an anti-cheat protection. But that seems to be the problem, as it appears to be quite easy for hackers to invade lobbies and make changes to the game via cheats/mods.
There has also been a statement from the developers:
We are aware that there have been a number of rounds in which the game has been modified using third-party tools (cheats). These include changes such as increasing player limits, altering AI behavior, and simply increasing cash or levels. We cannot support this as it causes a number of problems throughout the game, including corrupting saved games and destabilizing servers for other players.
How Can You Protect Yourself? Until the developers do something about the problem, you should first stay away from lobbies that are clearly “modded”. You can often recognize these by the fact that more than 4 players are in them. To be sure that no hacker comes to you, streamer 8Bit advises using the beta version of the game. The developers reportedly suggested this to him.
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If you like Phasmophobia despite the current problem with hackers and want even more scary games, check out our list of the 5 best horror games for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. There you might find more horror shockers that will bring you joy and fright.
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What many players find really annoying is the new limitation of some abilities that can now only hit a limited number of targets.
What has changed? Some abilities that previously hit all targets in the vicinity can now only hit a limited number of enemies. Many abilities are now restricted to 5 or 8 targets, such as Whirlwind or the Paladin’s Divine Storm. Other abilities simply deal less damage when hitting more targets – this is especially the case for tanks.
This is what players say: The topic is being discussed wildly in the community. Almost every day there are several posts in the WoW subreddit or the official forums criticizing this change. For example, LsmLsmLsm writes in a post with over 3,000 upvotes:
I wanted to try my Paladin, do a few “Mythic+” dungeons, jump into a group, and go the usual way. But what happens when I use Divine Storm? Half of the enemies are completely immune to my spell, even though they are right in the animation.
I wanted to do some low-level raids with my Warrior. So I run through, 20 mobs are chasing me. I use Whirlwind, the animation hits everyone, but how many die? Damn 5.
Why? The game just feels slower because of that.
The user mackpack even compares this to the controversial changes to the global cooldown from Patch 8.0, which caused a lot of trouble back then.
This is the same as the GCD changes in 8.0.
Instead of designing the cooldowns so that it’s not optimal to use them all at the same time, Blizzard introduced the global cooldown, making it still optimal to use them all at once, but it just feels worse.
Instead of designing the dungeons so that Giga-Pulls are not optimal, they placed a cap on AoE abilities, making Giga-Pulls just feel worse. (…)
And the worst thing is: Neither Giga-Pulls nor the stacking of powerful cooldowns were the real problems.
What do you think? Do you think the cap on some abilities is good? Or should everything be hit and deal less damage instead?
In Genshin Impact there are 3 mysterious Nameless Treasures. We at MeinMMO will tell you where to find the treasures and what you can get as a reward.
What kind of treasures are these? The 3 Nameless Treasures are hidden chests that can only be opened after solving a riddle.
They are worth it, as you receive 40 Intertwined Fates by opening each chest. Additionally, you can exchange the 3 found items with the antique dealer Linglang in Liyue for 100,000 Mora and another 40 Intertwined Fates.
However, Linglang will only trade the treasures with you when it is already dark (after 21:00).
At the orange circle is the antique dealer.
Why are the Nameless Treasures worth it? The Intertwined Fates that you receive from the chests can be exchanged for wishes, which is important to get the best characters and the best weapons in Genshin Impact. Therefore, it is worth it to find the treasures.
We will now reveal to you exactly where you can find the 3 Nameless Treasures. The order in which you open the treasures does not matter.
If you prefer to do this with a video guide, you can check out the locations and riddles at Gamers Heroes:
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You will find the first Nameless Treasure in the Dunyu Mausoleum. There you will discover a sealed Geo Statue. To break the seal, you need to light 4 torches in the area. For this, you need a Pyro character.
Amber is suitable with her bow because you can hit all the torches directly from the statue. You will find the torches in the following places:
Directly next to the statue
A little below on a staircase
On a stone pillar
In the water next to a pillar
You can easily see Torches 1, 3, and 4. Torch 2 is located below on a staircase near the red circle.
After that, you need to use a Geo character to interact with the Geo Statue. This lowers the water level, allowing you to approach the chest. However, it is surrounded by a wind barrier. Now you need to find 3 Seelies.
The first is located on the plateau near the Geo Statue
Seelie 2 is located in the eastern part of the mausoleum. It is behind a grate. To free it, you must complete the challenge in front of it.
The last Seelie is on the lower level in the west of the mausoleum, near the rune guardian. However, you do not need to defeat it.
Once you have guided the Seelies to their place, the barrier will disappear, and you can access the treasure.
Nameless Treasure 2 – “Whose is the Lingju Treasure?”
In Lingju Pass, you will find a camp full of enemies. Defeat them and open a chest in the camp. Inside, you will find a key to open the cage there. Inside, you will find Alrani, who gives you a quest.
For this, you must go to the Golden Tree. It is in the middle of Lingju Pass. There, you should dig up a chest that also contains the Nameless Treasure. The spot is easily recognizable because it is sandy and not covered with grass.
Nameless Treasure 3 – Qingxu Pool
The last Nameless Treasure is located in the Qingxu Pool. There you need to read a stone tablet that tells you that you will get the treasure when you activate 5 Geo Seals.
These seals are easy to see as they lie openly on the ground. You will again need a Geo character to activate them, and some time to climb the various towers:
The first seal is located directly in front of the tablet
You will find the seal in the tower opposite the tablet
Seal 3 is located in the tower northwest of the tablet
This seal is located at the top of the tower southeast of the tablet
The last seal is in the tower far south of the pool.
Now you have all 3 treasures and can visit Linglang.
Directly at the stone you will find the first Geo Seal and at the end also the chest.
With the major Anniversary Update, Call of Duty: Mobile has received numerous new contents. Among them is the Arsenal feature that manages your legendary weapons. MeinMMO explains what it’s all about and how to use the Arsenal.
What is the Arsenal? The new feature has been available since the pre-patch for the major birthday update with Season 11 in CoD Mobile. It allows you to view all your legendary weapons.
You can access it by tapping on “Arsenal” at the bottom right of the main screen. There you will see all the legendary weapons available in the mobile shooter.
Along with the feature, a new rarity tier for weapons has been introduced: mythic. Currently, the only mythic weapon is the Fennec-Ascended with a pretty cool skin. More weapons are expected to be showcased in the Arsenal in the future.
The first mythic weapon in the game: The Fennec-Ascended.
Currently, there isn’t too much information circulating about the Arsenal. MeinMMO reveals what you can do with the new feature.
Manage and Upgrade Legendary Weapons
How to use the Arsenal: The primary function of the Arsenal is to view the legendary weapons and your weapon collection. In the top right, the Arsenal shows you how many skins you still need.
At the bottom, you can expand a bar that allows you to easily scroll through all available skins. By tapping on the three dots next to the name, you can see the properties of the weapon.
The various options of the Arsenal. Here: The new skin of the HVK-30.
In the future, it should also be possible to customize the weapons with new modifications, similar to regular weapons in the gunsmith feature.
According to expert iFerg, these attachments are even designed in the style of the respective weapons (via YouTube). Legendary weapons can also be upgraded to enhance their stats.
How can I upgrade legendary weapons? Currently, it is not possible to upgrade the weapons. This will likely only be possible in a future update.
How do I get legendary weapons? You obtain legendary skins through the draws that appear every week. You can find the menu on the left side of the screen.
Here you can find the draws and the Arsenal.
For the draws, you need to pay CoD points, which is real cash currency. The first draw costs you 80 points and gets progressively more expensive. With each draw, you receive one of the items from the collection.
In the worst-case scenario, depending on the draw, you might have to spend up to 100 € or more. However, through certain actions or events, you can also receive free draws.
This is currently what you can win.
Criticism of the Arsenal: As some features are currently missing, some players see the Arsenal as a useless addition. They perceive it as a tool to show them that they don’t own great skins.
We will show you which strong players are currently relatively cheap.
These players have significantly dropped in price and are worth it for your team
What kind of players are these? We looked at top players who were much more expensive just a few days ago. Now they have significantly dropped in price (as of October 19) and more FUT players can afford them.
Although the cards on this list are not absolute cheap players that can be had for a few thousand coins, if you save a bit or try your hand at trading, you’ll quickly have the necessary coins in your FUT account.
Richarlison – 11,000 coins (PS4)
Gold card of Richarlison
This is why the card is worth it: The Brazilian striker cost around 30,000 coins (PS4) on October 14, but is now available for just under 11,000 coins. And you should invest that if you’re still looking for an affordable striker for your Premier League team.
Particularly strong about his card is the speed and the good shooting and dribbling values. However, the biggest advantage is his weak foot ability, with 5 stars on the weak foot making Richarlison a real goal machine.
This is why the card is worth it: Erling Haaland is among the absolute top strikers in the Bundesliga, along with Robert Lewandowski. This was also reflected in the price of the Norwegian. For a long time, he was not available for less than 100,000 coins. On October 14, he even cost 115,000 coins (PS4).
But with the current market price, you can get him for just under 49,000 coins. And that’s certainly not a bad investment. Because Haaland is very fast, tall and has fantastic shooting and physical values. The 3-star weak foot and skill moves don’t really hinder him.
This is why the card is worth it: Sure, 60,000 coins are not exactly cheap. And yes, Bale received a significant downgrade in FIFA 21. But the card is still quite strong this year. Because for a card with an 83 overall rating, the individual values are quite strong. Especially speed, shooting, and passing are impressive.
This is what the card can do: If you play a La Liga team and Eder Militao has been too expensive for you so far, you should take another look at the center-back, as his price has dropped quite a bit. You can now get him for 21,000 coins.
And that is a good price for a defender with these top values. Especially speed, defense, and physical stats stand out. These values are very strong and can even be boosted further with an “Anchor” chemistry style.
This is what the card can do: Gabriel Jesus is a fast striker who particularly impresses with his speed and his shooting and dribbling values. In addition, his 4-star skill moves help to outplay opposing defenders.
Therefore, it’s not bad that the striker is now available for under 50,000 coins. A week ago, he still cost around 70,000 coins.
Have you already taken advantage of the fluctuating transfer market? Or are you saving your coins for the really expensive cards?
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The Halloween Event 2020 has been officially announced in Pokémon GO! Shiny Golett, Darkrai and numerous other bonuses await you.
When does the Halloween Event take place? You can benefit from the bonuses for a full 2 weeks. It starts on October 24 at 3:00 AM German time. It ends on November 4 at 3:00 AM.
There is a lot going on in the game during this time. There are new costumed Pokémon, a new Shiny, and plenty of other bonuses. We will give you the overview.
All Information about the Halloween Event 2020
These are the bonuses: The list of bonuses is long. We will show them all to you here:
Double candy for catching and sending Pokémon
Ghost-type Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild, in eggs, and in raids
Gengar and Spiritomb appear in costumes – Gengar in raids and Spiritomb in the wild and in eggs
Galarian Yamask makes its debut in Pokémon GO. There is a new special research focused on this Pokémon
Golett will be available as a reward in several quests – for the first time also as Shiny
Players who completed the Mega Buddy Challenge will receive another limited research that includes Mega Gengar energy
Darkrai returns to level 5 raids
Halloween outfits for your avatar are available in the in-game shop
What’s special about Darkrai: Until now, we only knew of a special raid boss that will appear for Halloween. It will be Darkrai again. In 2019, we were able to battle against the mysterious Pokémon during Halloween.
What does Shiny Golett look like? The difference is easy to spot. Normally, the Pokémon is pink, but in its Shiny form, it is light blue:
Are there any new Pokémon? So far, only Galarian Yamask has been announced as a new monster. New monsters, possibly from Gen 6, have not been mentioned.
How can I get Mega Gengar? The Pokémon has been announced for Halloween and at the event, you can earn Mega Energy for the Pokémon.
Whether the evolution will also be unlocked remains to be seen. There is currently no information on that.
These 3 events are waiting for you
During the Halloween Event, 3 smaller events will also take place. These include:
Raid Day with Alolan Marowak: On October 31 between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Alolan Marowak will appear more frequently in the gyms.
This could be really exciting for Shiny-hunters, as Alolan Marowak can be Shiny and is likely to be the highlight of the event. But Alolan Marowak is also really strong in the PvP League. So if you’re out there, you should hope for a good specimen.
Alolan Marowak will have its own Raid Day.
Ghost Challenge: This event was announced earlier. On October 25 between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM, there will be more ghost-type Pokémon in the wild and exclusive field research.
Halloween Cup in PvP: Between October 26 and November 3, the Halloween Cup will take place in the PvP League. You may only use Pokémon of the types Poison, Bug, Ghost, Dark, or Fairy with 1500 CP or less.
What do you think of the contents of this year’s Halloween Event? Would you have wished for more bonuses?
The Halloween Event could definitely be a real highlight this year:
World bosses in World of Warcraft are not what they used to be. Now you can defeat them before you even have your first talent point.
For almost a week, the level numbers in World of Warcraft have dropped to 50. With the level squish, there was also a comprehensive rescaling of the entire game world. Many game contents are now accessible at lower levels, such as the entire area of Kul Tiras and Zandalar. However, this has also resulted in some unusual creatures being scaled – such as the world bosses.
What happened? The user CallMeReckful posted a small video in the World of Warcraft subreddit. It shows him playing his druid at level 11. He is not just leveling as one would expect for heroes at level 11, but he has attacked a world boss. He is fighting the big bird Azurethos, which can be battled this week in Tiragarde Sound.
The world boss is actually intended for a group of at least 5 players at level 50. While tanks can now also solo the boss at max level, it looked quite different at the beginning of Battle for Azeroth.
Why is this possible? Apparently, world bosses in Patch 9.0 scale with the characters. Particularly low-level characters are favored here and deal slightly more damage to compensate for their lack of abilities in this area. At the same time, opponents have fewer hit points, making them die faster. This brings additional advantages, which also positively affect the fight against a world boss.
The level squish has caused some strange effects.
Does this help? Defeating world bosses at such a low level actually has no real benefit. Loot is not dropped, and the corresponding world quests are only active at higher levels. So it is hardly worthwhile from a gameplay perspective to defeat the world boss alone. But at least you can show off a little with this achievement. After all, who can claim to have defeated world bosses even before they had their first talent point?
It’s questionable whether Blizzard will fix this. Because world bosses were actually only supposed to be accessible to characters at level 50. Otherwise, it could soon happen that tanks at level 11 will be taken along for such fights. And that is probably not the intention of the creator.
In January 2020, YouTube poached streamer Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter from Twitch and gave her an exclusive contract. In October 2020, she was crowned “the biggest gaming streamer in the world”. After a drought, Valkyrae’s star rose with “Among Us”. The streamer chit-chats and lies her way to the top of the streaming world.
This is how it went for Valkyrae on Twitch: The streamer had been on Twitch since 2016 and was part of the esports organization “100 Thieves”.
On Twitch, she eventually reached 945,218 followers, making her one of the largest female streamers on the platform. She primarily played Fortnite, LoL, and Teamfight Tactics.
This was the switch: YouTube went on a shopping spree at the turn of 2020 and secured 3 streamers exclusively to build its own streaming program “YouTube Gaming”. Valkyrae had already been active on YouTube prior, and with the exclusive contract, YouTube became her only platform.
This corresponds to YouTube’s tactic: They acquire streamers who already have a strong presence on YouTube and are considered “family-friendly and nice”, often with a Fortnite background. The perfect example is Jack “CouRage” Dunlop.
This is how they want to strengthen streaming with people who feel connected to the platform.
This is how it went for Valkyrae on YouTube: The streamer experienced only a small upswing after her exclusive switch to YouTube. In the first months of her exclusive contract, she even generated fewer YouTube views than in 2019, as she transitioned to live streaming (via socialblade).
As a reason, she stated that the transition from Twitch to YouTube was “difficult”.
Apart from the platform switch, she also went through a tough phase personally. She had moved in real life with her partner: But in the new house, the neighbors disturbed her and kept her awake at night.
The stress in the new house led to a relationship crisis; her partner moved out, and they separated. All the beautiful plans lay in ruins. In March, shortly after the switch, Valkyrae seemed to be in a pretty bad mood (via dexerto).
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Viewer numbers explode for Valkyrae thanks to Among Us
This is how it’s going for Valkyrae now: In September 2020, everything turned around completely. The streamer proudly shows her YouTube statistics for live streaming:
From January to February, she had an average of 1,100 viewers, who watched her live for a total of 40,120 hours.
From September to October, she averaged 31,059 viewers. Valkyrae was watched for 3.4 million hours.
Wyatt says he always believed in Valkyrae’s success. She has “clearly recognizable superstar potential”: As long as the output is there, others will notice it too.
Valkyrae’s success is certainly due to the hit potential of Among Us and her charisma and energy, but the fact that she is the biggest gaming streamer in the world is also because the biggest streamer on Twitch, Pokimane, now prefers chatting over gaming.
But when Pokimane streams games again, she is happy to do so with Among Us, together with her roommate Valkyrae. Pokimane also took a longer break:
Among Us works like a classic party game: Some of the players are murderers and commit murders covertly while maintaining a spaceship. The “Impostor” must be unveiled. This leads to wild discussions, blatant lies, manipulation, and intrigue.
It’s about discrediting the credibility of others and sowing doubt while being completely innocent oneself, with the accusations of others serving primarily to distract from one’s own guilt.
Many streamers play this together with other streamers and engage in wild verbal battles. Valkyrae manages to appear wonderfully innocent and confused in some clips. She always has an alibi; she just was “afk” or “deep into her sandwich” while she cold-bloodedly murders and stirs the other streamers against each other.
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Valkyrae has also solved her housing problem by now. She has moved in with Twitch streamer Pokimane and some other female streamers (via twitter).
“Biggest Gaming Streamer in the World”
This is what YouTube says: The head of YouTube Gaming, Ryan Wyatt, is promoting her. According to him, Valkyrae is now the fastest-growing live streamer overall and the biggest gaming streamer in the world.
They seem to be really satisfied with how everything went. YouTube Gaming seems to have a knack for talent. Although they had to wait a while for success.
Wyatt says he always believed in Valkyrae’s success. She has “clearly recognizable superstar potential”: As long as the output is there, others will notice it too.
Valkyrae’s success is certainly due to the hit potential of Among Us and her charisma and energy, but the fact that she is the biggest gaming streamer in the world is also because the biggest streamer on Twitch, Pokimane, now prefers chatting over gaming.
But when Pokimane streams games again, she is happy to do so with Among Us, together with her roommate Valkyrae. Pokimane also took a longer break:
Currently, the new Xbox Series X is sold out everywhere – pre-orders are not possible. However, according to Microsoft, this is expected to change soon. A tweet gives hope for a new wave.
Update 4:00 PM: The wave surprisingly occurred today already. For a short time, you could purchase the Xbox Series X at MediaMarkt and Saturn. When the next wave will happen is not known.
Where can you pre-order the Xbox Series X? Pre-orders are now again possible at MediaMarkt and Saturn, as also announced by Microsoft.
However, Microsoft is giving fans of the console hope again. A tweet from Xbox DACH states that “in the coming days” you will have the opportunity to pre-order a console again:
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When will the next wave come? When exactly consoles will be available again is currently unclear. You should keep an eye on the social media channels around Xbox. We at MeinMMO will also report when the console is available again.
A tweet from Sony, which dates back to September, thus the time before the second wave, states that there will be “more PS5 consoles available towards the end of the year”.
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When exactly this will be – whether still before the release or possibly only right before Christmas – is still not known. Furthermore, the new consoles may only be made available online. Because in retail, the PS5 probably won’t be available at launch.
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Bungie has made Destiny 2 a fairer place and forced a major cheat provider to quit.The community celebrates, but is the game now free from hacks?
This has finally happened: Bungie has scored a significant victory against cheaters. The major cheat provider “Perfect Aim” no longer distributes its cheating software for Destiny 2.
Honest players have been celebrating since last weekend (17-18.10). With great glee, they share a screenshot from the aforementioned provider, informing its customers that cheat support for Destiny 2 had to be discontinued:
And indeed, a visit confirms that “Perfect Aim” has thrown in the towel – at least there are no more cheats for Destiny 2. Other major games like CS: GO or Apex Legends will still be supported.
With this, Bungie has tackled the rampant cheating problem that primarily plagued PvP on PC at its roots:
This is how Bungie proceeded: Interestingly, Destiny developers Bungie didn’t make a big deal out of this. However, we can glean from the statement on “Perfect Aim”:
A claim was raised by Bungie, Inc. (“Bungie”) that denounces this product as violating the license agreement of the game [Destiny 2]. Furthermore, a demand was made for us to cease and desist the sale of this product.
The statement then drifts somewhat into the ridiculous when “Perfect Aim” writes:
We will not comment on whether these claims are justified, but we have decided to comply with this demand nonetheless. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers.
The cheat seller thus surrenders without a fight, even though according to their own statement it is not confirmed that they violated any license agreements. A look at the guidelines on Bungie.net should suffice for that.
By the way, Bungie’s former partner Activision Blizzard recently forced another cheat provider to its knees:
Is Destiny 2 now cheat-free? Unfortunately no. Even though cheats from “Perfect Aim” no longer jeopardize fairness, this does not mean that Destiny 2 is spontaneously healed.
The PvP expert Atzecross said (via YouTube) “Perfect Aim was the safest and easiest website to get aim-bots […] Many, if not 90% of all people using aim hacks in Destiny 2 got their cheats from there”. Whether this is really true, we cannot verify.
The Guardians make fun of cheaters: Players are still celebrating and mocking the complaints of cheaters in forums with screenshots:
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It is also said that “these damn YouTubers are to blame” (via Twitter) – as they always complained about the cheaters in their videos.
With this action, Bungie has set an important precedent. Because for a long time, calls echoed through the community: “Bungie is doing nothing against cheaters”. The timing was well chosen with the upcoming release of the expansion Beyond Light.
Many would surely have preferred this crackdown much earlier. After the important blow against the cheat provider, Destiny 2 still needs to improve its internal anti-cheat measures. However, we know that the Destiny developer keeps very quiet about this to prevent cheaters and hackers from getting the upper hand.
What do you think, will PvP now be significantly fairer or was this just a drop in the ocean?
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In the co-op RPG Genshin Impact, there are chests that can reappear after being opened. Here’s how this game mechanic works.
In Genshin Impact, there are plenty of things to discover and collect in the open world. One of them, of course, are treasure chests. Many of them can reappear after being opened, allowing them to be looted multiple times.
How do respawns work? The exact mechanics of chest respawns are not yet fully understood. It is known that there are certain reset timers.
However, not every chest will appear again immediately after the reset; instead, the chests have a certain probability of respawning. So it can happen that a chest does not reappear for several days in a row, while others may be available almost every day.
The respawn probability depends, among other factors, on the rarity of the chests.
Common Chests:
They have the highest probability of reappearing. However, their reset timer seems to be random.
Common chests can give you 20-30 Adventure EXP, 1-2 Sigils, a random amount of Mora, random weapons or artifacts, and character EXP boosters.
It is also possible to obtain up to 2 Original Resin from common chests, but the probability for that seems to be extremely low.
Exquisite Chests:
The reset of these chests also seems to be random, but they have a lower respawn rate than common chests.
Exquisite chests can give you 2-5 Original Resins, 20-30 Sigils, a random amount of Mora, random weapons or artifacts, and character EXP boosters.
Luxury Chests:
Luxury chests that you have opened can only appear after the third weekly reset. However, the respawns of these chests are also not guaranteed, but random.
These are the best chests; they can give you the following: 10-40 Original Resins, 30-60 Adventure EXP, a random amount of Mora, random weapons or artifacts, and character EXP boosters.
It has also been confirmed that the chest with 200,000 Mora in the bank at the harbor of Liyue can also appear multiple times.
Valuable chests, on the other hand, seem not to respawn at all.
Players also speculate that there is a certain maximum number for common and valuable chests that can respawn each day. However, this has not been firmly confirmed.
Another source for Original Resins, Adventure EXP, or Sigils are the Shrines of Depth:
The chest respawn mechanic lends itself well for farming chests. This works in certain areas where particularly many of them are located in a small space or where you can easily run through them without, for example, having to climb a lot.
The player Greatgear has found two such locations and marked them on the map:
How do the farming routes work? If you have now decided to check whether certain chests have reappeared, you can teleport to one of the starting points on the maps and get started.
Once you have checked off a section of the route, teleport to the next starting point and continue from there. Some starting points are used for multiple routes, and you will have to teleport there repeatedly.
Keep in mind that due to random spawns, it may also happen that very few or no chests appear on this farming route.
Level Up Fast in World of Warcraft – there are many ways! But one way is more effective than all the others.
The big Patch 9.0 in World of Warcraft has been live for almost a week now. Many players are using the time to level up Twinks and benefit from the new leveling experience. In nearly all expansions, players are leveling between level 10 and 50 to prepare their characters for Shadowlands. But where is the fastest leveling actually done?
The answer is quite clear and had already become apparent on the PTR: The expansion Warlords of Draenor.
Ner’zhul grins – leveling is fast in Warlords of Draenor.
Why is leveling so fast in Draenor? The reason Warlords of Draenor works so well is due to several reasons that collectively offer a rounded, fast leveling experience, including:
Modern Quest Design: The quests from WoD are quite “new”. There are hardly any long, time-consuming tasks. Quest givers are close to their mission goals, and the travel distances are accordingly short.
Massive XP for “Gather Quests”: Upgrading the Garrison was an important feature of WoD. The quests for this are mostly very short and just want you to click on 2-3 things. But they grant XP as if they were a long quest series. These are essentially free bonus XP you just pick up.
Countless Treasures: In every area of WoD, treasures can be found, usually 40 or more per area. These are purple-glowing items that can simply be looted. The treasures give a nice amount of XP upon pickup, saving you several quests. With an addon like “Handy Notes”, you can see all the spawn points of treasures on the map and easily collect them on the side.
Follower System Grants Experience: In WoD, you can send your followers on missions in the Garrison. After some time, they return and can even bring XP for your character. Here too, these are bonus experience points that require no effort on your part.
Flying Without Prerequisite: In Draenor, you can now fly upon reaching level 30 – the previously required achievement for this has been removed. This allows you to navigate through the relatively compact areas even faster.
All these points ensure that players receive a level-up reward every few minutes in Warlords of Draenor. Leveling faster than this is practically impossible.
Upgrading the Garrison rewards players with many, easy experience points.
However: The amount of experience points from bonus goals in Draenor has been massively nerfed. They are still lucrative, but no longer need to be completed mandatory.
War Mode: Remember to activate War Mode as soon as it becomes available. A short trip back to Stormwind or Orgrimmar is worth it. War Mode marks you for PvP but increases the XP gained by 10% to 30% – depending on the current PvP situation in your region. If you die too often, you can disable War Mode in any rest area.
How long does leveling take? This strongly depends on personal playstyle. For most players, a leveling duration of 10-14 hours corresponds to the average in Warlords of Draenor. Professionals who have perfected leveling can complete it in nearly 6 hours. However, those who are interested in the story and wish to take it a bit easier will naturally take longer.
Where do you choose an expansion? After completing the starting area, you can visit Chromie in Stormwind (Alliance) or Orgrimmar (Horde). She will be marked on the city map with a sand timer. Here you can choose a timewalking campaign and start Warlords of Draenor. However, this is not possible if the character is your first hero in WoW. Then you must level in Battle for Azeroth.
In Burning Crusade, leveling takes quite a long time.
Where else can you level quickly? If you absolutely don’t want to play Warlords of Draenor, you can consider several alternatives. Leveling is also fast in Legion, Battle for Azeroth, and Mists of Pandaria. The expansions Cataclysm, Wrath of the Lich King, and The Burning Crusade are better avoided. Here, the quest design is still “old” and many tasks consume a lot of time, noticeably slowing down the leveling speed.
However, for newcomers, it is advisable not to focus too much on leveling speed. All expansions of World of Warcraft offer beautiful stories and interesting quest lines that reveal much about the lore. If you are not only looking to rush through quickly, you can safely ignore the tips and choose a different expansion to level with each character.
In the new MMORPG Ashes of Creation, the Alpha 1 was initially supposed to start in Fall 2020. It was planned to occur without an NDA. However, a new date was mentioned in the recent Director’s Letter. The Alpha 1 has now been delayed until April 2021.
The game is supposedly far along, but testing is delayed
What is causing the delay? As Sharif emphasizes, the Alpha and Beta tests for Ashes of Creation are “real tests.” Therefore, there will be little content and many bugs. Particularly the UI, the tutorial, and the quests are not yet fully developed.
The Game Director emphasizes that Alpha 1 will take place without an NDA and that this is “a bit crazy.” After all, its incompleteness could leave a poor impression on players.
To fix some important issues and polish the MMORPG further by then, the Alpha dates have been adjusted:
There will be tests in December 2020 and February 2021, in which backers who have paid at least $450 for access to Alpha 1 can participate – both still have an NDA.
From March 18 to March 26, there will be a longer test for 7 days – initially without an NDA.
The official Alpha 1 is expected to run from April 6 to May 6.
Sharif emphasizes in his letter that fans still haven’t seen anything despite all the gameplay:
I know that people see our 4K material and say: “That looks better than most released games,” but believe me when I say that you haven’t seen anything yet.
In the last 30 days, only 2 players played simultaneously on Steam – at most (via Steamcharts). Additionally, expansions like castle sieges and own classes for the mode were announced, which still aren’t available today.
While the development of Ashes of Creation may seem positive, it is by no means running smoothly.
Mounts play an important role in Ashes of Creation and have been presented in more detail recently.
What will happen after Alpha 1? Intrepid has already released a schedule for what will happen after Alpha 1:
At the LoL Worlds 2020 on Saturday, the European team Fnatic was eliminated. They were already leading 2-0 before losing 2-3 and getting knocked out of the World Championship of League of Legends. According to some fans, Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere (33) was to blame. They held a monologue after their “2-0” lead, which backfired minutes later.
This is how the match went: The Europeans from Fnatic entered the competition on Saturday as underdogs against the Chinese superpower Top Esports, but managed to win the first 2 games. In Match 1, the draft surprised the Chinese, who struggled to cope with Singed in the top lane. In Match 2, Fnatic was able to fully assert their game and dominate through the bot lane.
However, by Game 3, the Chinese had adjusted to Fnatic and were able to execute their own game: The jungler Karsa, an exceptional player, took over the matches, and Fnatic lost 2-3.
For fans of the team, it was a rough ride on the emotional rollercoaster: first on top of the world, then heartbroken.
When Fnatic was leading 2-0, the caster stood up from her seat and gave a small speech about “success” (via youtube).
Success is only about growing. You must overcome your demons. Success is getting back up after being knocked down. No one embodies this better than Martin Larsen.
Sjokz
Sjokz then elaborated on how much Martin “Rekkles” Larsen deserved to be in the spotlight. After the tragic finals loss in 2018, it seemed that Europe had missed a big opportunity that would never come back.
Everyone praised China and their league LPL: it was an unbeatable monster. But now in 2020, it suddenly seemed possible again; the chance was back.
“In 2020, the expectations for Fnatic were lower than ever when facing Top Esports, the number one team from the LPL. That LPL that has repeatedly crushed Europe. JackeyLove stood proudly, ready to become a world champion for the second time – but so far, we have not seen any dominance from the LPL. We have not seen any highlight reel of JackeyLove. We have experienced Rekkles’ and Hylissang’s lane kingdom.
Now everything depends on the next game. Demons can be slain, expectations can be defied, and Rekkles can now cement his reputation as the player he always wanted to be.”
Sjokz
After Sjokz’s speech, Fnatic couldn’t get a hit in.
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As Sjokz herself said, she received a lot of criticism through direct messages for her speech afterward. On one hand, people said it was disrespectful to Top Esports. They had buried them before they were dead. The speech “did not go down well.”
On the other hand, many wrote to her that “they had cast a curse over Fnatic” with the speech. She had cursed the team.
Some fans say that at the moment they heard the speech, they were sure Fnatic would lose. Sjokz should have definitely waited until after the victory for the speech. There were comments like:
“You could see how the speech cast THE CURSE”
“The ultimate caster curse”
“I had no hope left after the speech and spent the next 3 hours watching Fnatic fall apart”
Here Fnatic was still having a good time with Sjokz: LEC advertisement.
On reddit, the speech is also criticized from a different direction: It is not understood how one could say something like that in that moment. These “speeches” are so bad and clearly biased, they say. It is completely disrespectful to the other team. Europe behaves as if it is the center of the world (via reddit).
This is an age-old discussion in every sport: How neutral and objective should casters be? Can they support the “home team”, or do we want someone who only evaluates the sporting aspect.
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Proud of “creative risk” – even if it didn’t pay off
This is what the moderation says: Sjokz says she wrote the speech in the moment, 5 minutes into Game 1, because she was so inspired. She and the production team then decided to go through with the speech to create “emotional context” for a possible victory of the underdogs.
She also made it clear that nothing was won yet. In hindsight, she is still proud of having done it and taken that creative risk, even if it does not always pay off.
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She appreciates the feedback but finds it unfortunate that she as a person and her entire “Worlds” performance are attacked. On a positive note, she says: The whole “You cursed it” memes are quite funny too.
This is Froskurinn, a colleague of Sjokz.
The casters in LoL play an important role for the league. They explain the matches, provide background information, and offer emotional context. In July, the casters even took on the main roles for a moment. The casters of the European league suddenly spoke critically against their employer to prevent a deal:
