Genshin Impact: These are the new prayers – higher chance for Klee

The prayers in the co-op RPG Genshin Impact, that is, the random loot boxes, will be renewed on October 20. You will be able to use two new prayers that primarily increase the chance of obtaining the 5-star character Klee and two 5-star weapons.

These are prayers: To obtain new characters or weapons, you can use the prayers in the game. They are basically loot boxes with random loot. In our FAQ about the Gacha system, we go into more detail.

Two of the three prayers are so-called action prayers, which have an increased drop rate for certain characters and weapons and are regularly updated. The third prayer “Wanderlust” offers no advantages but remains available indefinitely.

When will the prayers be updated? The current action prayers will cease their service on October 18, 2020, at 6:59 PM. The new prayers will then start on October 20, 2020, at 7:00 PM German time on the European servers.

How long do the prayers last? The prayers have a duration of about 3 weeks and end on November 9 at 6:59 PM.

Increased drop rate for Klee in the “Flaming Steps” prayer

One of the two new action prayers increases the chance for characters. However, don’t be misled, as weapons can also be included in this prayer.

This is the “Flaming Steps” prayer: This prayer puts the 5-star character Klee in the spotlight. A little girl with a penchant for massive explosions and the element of fire. Additionally, there are more characters with increased drop rates:

  • 5-star character “Fleeing Sun” Klee (DPS, Fire)
  • 4-star character “Noble Youth” Xingqiu (Support, Water)
  • 4-star character “Bud of Chivalry” Noelle (DPS, Healer, Earth)
  • 4-star character “Innocent and Sweet” Sucrose (Support, Wind)

In our MeinMMO Tier list of characters, they are ranked from C to B.

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The “Fleeing Sun” Klee is the focus here.

This is the drop rate: The base probability of pulling a 5-star hero remains a meager 0.6%. The chance of Klee appearing is 50%. If you still pull another 5-star hero, the chance for Klee on the next lucky hit is 100%.

The 4-star characters appear with a base probability of 5.1%. If you pull a 4-star hero, the chance for one of the three action heroes is also 50% and on the 2nd attempt is 100%.

The best two-handed sword is in the “Divine Work” prayer

The second new prayer increases the drop rate for specific weapons. So, if you want to do something nice for your favorite hero, invest your fates here.

This is the “Divine Work” prayer: The focus here is on two 5-star weapons and five 4-star weapons. Including the strongest two-handed sword in the game. In this prayer, anything can be included, only the drop rate for the following items is increased:

  • 5-star weapon Wolf’s Gravestone (Claymore)
  • 5-star weapon Prayer of the Four Winds (Catalyst)
  • 4-star weapon Sacrificial Sword (Sword)
  • 4-star weapon Sacrificial Greatsword (Claymore)
  • 4-star weapon Sacrificial Rituals (Catalyst)
  • 4-star weapon Sacrificial Bow (Bow)
  • 4-star weapon Dragonspine Spear (Polearm)
Genshin Impact Divine Work
If you are lucky, you will receive the best weapons in the game.

This is the drop rate: The base probability of pulling a 5-star weapon is still only 0.7%. If you pull a legendary weapon, the chance for Wolf’s Gravestone or Prayer of the Four Winds is 75% higher than for the other 8 legendary weapons. If you still have bad luck and pull another 5-star weapon, you are guaranteed to get one of the action weapons the second time.

The base probability of the 4-star weapons is 6%, and here too the chance of getting one of the 5 action weapons on the first attempt is 75%. The second pull of a 4-star weapon is then a guaranteed action weapon if the first one didn’t work out.

If you want to use the current prayers, you have until the evening of October 18, specifically until 6:59 PM. Currently, the drop rate for Venti and Fischl is increased, two popular characters from the tier list as well as for a legendary bow and one-handed sword.

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FIFA 21: Strong players are suddenly cheap – What’s happening with the transfer market?

In Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 21, player prices on the transfer market are currently crashing. Many players are suddenly available for much fewer coins.

What is going on? Just a little over a week has passed since the official release of the game, currently the first Weekend League is underway – and already FIFA 21 has faced its first market crash. Currently, the prices of many cards on the transfer market are dropping sharply.

One example: Erling Haaland is one of the strongest players in the Bundesliga in FIFA 21 and has consistently cost between 100,000 and 120,000 coins in recent days. That’s quite expensive – but then suddenly a change in trend occurred.

Haaland’s price has been dropping for several days
(via futbin)

Within a few days, Haaland’s price dropped to just around 58,000 coins – which is not a bargain, but still represents a huge loss in value all at once. Thus, a top player in the Bundesliga has suddenly become much easier to obtain.

FIFA 21 Haaland
Prices are going down sharply

However, Haaland is not an isolated case. Many players are suddenly experiencing significant price drops – across all budget ranges. Some examples:

  • Robert Lewandowski (91) dropped from over 200,000 to nearly 140,000
  • Leroy Sané (85) fell from 111,000 (Thursday) to around 80,000.
  • The feared striker Wissam Ben Yedder (84) dropped from 150,000 to around 96,000.
  • Forward Harry Kane (88) fell from 40,000 to 20,000.
  • Marcos Llorente (82), a popular CM from LaLiga, dropped from 20,000 to around 4,500.

The price decline is currently accelerating in many areas. Only absolute top players, such as Kylian Mbappé or Cristiano Ronaldo, who are significantly more expensive, seem to be unaffected by the crash at the moment.

Players are puzzled by market crash

This is how the community reacts: Overall, the sudden crash in market prices has been met with surprise. In the FIFA subreddit, discussions are ongoing about the reasons that might have led to the early crash. Two ideas, in particular, stand out:

  • On one hand, the abolished fitness cards are being mentioned. Some players had built secondary teams to avoid needing to buy fitness – that is gone this year. Instead, players have more coins for strong players – and mid-range players can be skipped (via reddit).
  • The placement matches in Division Rivals provided a lot of coins for many players. Receiving such a substantial number of coins at the start of the game is new for the FIFA series. This also made it possible to buy strong players early on. This could also have an impact on prices (via reddit).

Additionally, it is pointed out that there have already been promo packs for the OTW event, and rewards from SBCs and missions might have decreased the demand for players.

Some players believe that prices will rise again as soon as SBCs emerge that require highly rated players. Currently, however, it seems possible to snag a bargain on the transfer market. On the other hand, it may be that players purchased at high prices might not be sold for the same amount – or for a hoped-for profit.

You can find tips for the transfer market in the FIFA 21 Trading Guide.

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  2. futbin

2.4 million watch the epic fight of Fnatic at LoL Worlds 2020

The first major highlight at the 2020 World Championship of League of Legends was here. In the quarterfinals, the European top team Fnatic faced the tournament favorites Top Esports. The favorites from China won, but it was much closer than expected. Fnatic was even leading 2-0 before losing 2-3. But despite the performance, Rekkles from Fnatic is inconsolable. That’s just how LoL is, cruel.

This was the match: Fnatic were clear outsiders against Top Esports at the start. The Chinese team is currently one of the two outstanding teams of the LoL Worlds 2020, together with DAMWON Gaming:

  • The midlaner Knight (20) is considered the new super talent in LoL, having impressed at Worlds so far
  • His jungler Karsa (24) is regarded as world class, perhaps the best jungler currently
  • Botlaner JackeyLove (19) was world champion in 2018 and knows how it’s done. He is the type of “player from whom highlight reels circulate”

Fnatic, on the other hand, is considered a team that plays well against weak opponents and crushes them with a “snowball” by excelling in a strong early game and building small advantages until they overwhelm the opponent. But if that doesn’t work, Fnatic often has problems.

On paper, this was a clear matter for Top Esports. However, the series turned out completely differently.

The decisive team fight from Game 1:

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In Game 1, Fnatic surprised their opponents by giving top laner Bwipo the champion Singed, who was able to turn the match decisively and earned 8 assists for his team. Singed actually plays hardly any role in the meta of LoL and is a quirky, unusual champ. The Chinese apparently couldn’t handle that.

In Game 2, the bot lane of Top Esports completely collapsed under the pressure from Rekkles (Ashe), Hylissang (Braum), and jungler Selfmade (Kindred). Fnatic was able to clearly win the game.

The support from Top Esports played Tahm Kench in Game 2 and didn’t manage to get a fin on the ground during the match. Of the 17 deaths of his team, 7 were on the account of the big fish.

The match went exactly as Fnatic wants to play: the bot lane was dominant, the early game worked. The snowball started rolling.

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Fnatic in high spirits after Game 2 with corona fist bumps.

For a moment, it seemed like LoL history was turning completely and Europe suddenly dominated Asia. That would have been a huge surprise, but unfortunately, the series continued after Match 2.

Games 3 and 4 were the hour of jungler Karsa, who proved his class:

  • He got 9 assists on Lee Sin in Game 3 while JackeyLove collected the kills on Ezreal.
  • In Game 4, Karsa then dominated himself. He played Nidalee and achieved impressive 10 kills. Now Fnatic seemed to be running out of ideas.
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The Taiwanese Karsa is currently considered one of the best junglers in the world.

For those hoping for an epic comeback, the end was disappointing. Match 5 was a clear affair. Top Esports won after just 25 minutes. Nemesis and Rekkles left Fnatic without a single kill. The 3 stars of Top Esports, Karsa, Knight, and JackeyLove did not die a single time in Game 5.

There was little tension. A harsh end for a start that gave fans of European LoL so much hope.

Too often, viewers saw such scenes:

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Thus, Top Esports executed a “reverse sweep”; after being down 2-0, they still won 3-2. Each victory was ultimately easier than the previous one. While Game 3 lasted 30 minutes, Match 5 was already over after 25 minutes: a clear topic.

“Things said just before a disaster”. She is now to blame for everything. She has cursed it:

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New record for LoL Worlds 2020

So many were watching: The match was a major highlight of the LoL Worlds 2020. At its peak, 2.4 million people were watching. On average, the match had 970,000 viewers.

The previous record of the LoL Worlds 2020 came during the group stage, when Gen G faced LGD, two teams from Asia.

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Fnatic fought bravely, but they lost.

“In the end, no one will really remember today”

This is what the losers say: Botlaner Rekkles seems inconsolable. Compliments are made to him for playing so well, but he said at the press conference:

“No one will really remember today. I don’t think it’s okay to lose just because of how we lost today.”

Rekkles

Some people from Fnatic played against Top Esports probably better than ever in their career, yet it was not enough against a star-studded team from China.

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The last hope of Europe.

The LoL Worlds 2020 could soon be over for Europe and North America. The US teams have all been eliminated in the group stage. 2 teams from Europe made it as group runners-up to the quarterfinals. For Fnatic, the dream is already over, G2 Esports is currently playing against Gen G.

The LoL Worlds 2020 threaten to be very bitter for Europe and the USA

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6 cheaters who cheated live on camera

Online games often struggle with cheaters and hackers of all kinds, especially when played competitively against others. Some cheaters use programs, while others find alternative ways to cheat. We at MeinMMO have highlighted 6 cheaters who have cheated and were caught live.

This list includes 6 cheaters who brazenly cheated and were filmed doing so. However, this is not a witch hunt against these individuals, but rather to showcase the curious situations and brazen ways in which cheating occurred.

Moreover, cheaters are not always just “evil Russians,” but also the nice player next door who appears to be “perfectly normal” and even plays in professional tournaments.

forsaken – CS:GO

Who is it about? The CS:GO professional Nikhil “forsaken” Kumawat was part of the clan OpTic India. They participated in the eXTREMESLAND Asia tournament, where the incident occurred.

What happened? In the middle of a match, the tournament was unexpectedly paused and forsaken’s computer was examined. An aimbot was discovered, a program that automatically aims at opponents.

The player was subsequently disqualified from the tournament and later kicked out of the OpTic India team.

What was particularly curious? During the inspection of the PC, forsaken tried to access the keyboard and simply close the aimbot. He likely wanted to cover up his offense.

Curiously, this exact moment was captured by a camera.

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truegatter – CoD Warzone

Who is it about? The streamer “truegatter” began his career on Twitch in September by playing Call of Duty: Warzone.

What happened? In a 90-minute stream, truegatter eliminated quite a few enemies. In a solo round, he had a relaxed victory and racked up a total of 40 kills.

What was particularly curious? The streamer drew attention to himself mainly because he brazenly used cheats and saw no problem with it.

In the voice chat, one of his friends asked him: “Why are you cheating? For what?” His dry response: “I set it up today and just want to see what it’s like.”

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His behavior seems to have had no consequences on Twitch at least. The channel has not been banned so far. truegatter is still playing CoD Modern Warfare. However, it is not known whether his original account has been banned and if it is now a new one.

Woong – League of Legends

Who is it about? This case is about Jang “Woong” Gun-woong and the entire Korean team Azubu Frost in League of Legends. They faced the American Team SoloMid in a match during the 2012 World Championship, which incidentally failed miserably this year.

What happened? In the match, one of the players from Azubu Frost looked at the big monitor behind him – where the game was being broadcast. Therefore, he knew exactly where the opposing players were and communicated this to his teammates.

This method was, of course, forbidden, which had also been communicated to the players beforehand.

What was particularly curious? The moment when the player looks at the video wall was captured by a camera. Moreover, he pinged TSM’s position in-game, which he actually couldn’t have known.

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Azubu Frost had to pay a $30,000 fine for this action.

You can find 3 more cheaters on page 2 of the article.

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Genshin Impact: FAQ about the Gacha system – How Pay2Win is it really?

An essential part of the popular co-op RPG Genshin Impact is the gacha system. A form of gambling to obtain more characters or weapons. We at MeinMMO explain to you how the gacha works and how much pay-to-win is really behind it.

What is the gacha system? The word gacha comes from the Asian region and refers to the gambling machines in the very loud arcades of Japan. The term does not come from “gotcha”, but from “gachapon” (that’s what the machines are called).

In the mobile gaming market, in-game shops became increasingly popular as a way to finance free-to-play games a few years ago, and they were called gacha games. In these shops, you often spend real money to obtain random loot. Similar to the controversial loot boxes in other games. This can create a feeling of pay-to-win. Genshin Impact also uses this system to finance itself.

What is pay-to-win? Every player defines pay-to-win differently. Basically, it means paying for in-game advantages over other players. For example, by purchasing stronger weapons and armor. Pay-to-win is also widely discussed in our MeinMMO community.

Before we address how pay-to-win Genshin Impact actually is, you need to understand how the gacha system works.

What you need to know about the gacha system in Genshin Impact

The shop in Genshin Impact is simply structured and does not offer many options to spend real money. Many items can be purchased with primogems, which you also obtain in the game. However, to unlock more characters, you also need intertwined fates. With the fates, you can unlock random characters and weapons in the wish.

Primogems, fates, wishes – excuse me, what? We explain the most important terms from the shop.

These are creation crystals: Creation crystals are the premium currency in the game. You can only purchase them in the shop for real money and then exchange them for additional products.

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The creation crystals can be purchased in various quantities in the shop

This is primogem: Primogem is also a premium currency in the game that you need to acquire various items like fates from the shop. You cannot purchase primogems directly with real money, but you can exchange them for creation crystals in the shop. Additionally, you can also obtain primogems by completing quests and dungeons, finding chests, and mastering challenges.

These are fates and wishes: To unlock more characters and weapons, you need fates. There are two different types:

  • Destined fate
  • Intertwined fate

Both can be purchased in the shop for 160 primogems each or 5 star glitter. A limited number of fates can also be acquired for star dust. Star glitter and star dust are shop currencies that you only obtain through wishes. There are also a few fates to collect in the Gnostic experience pass – more on that later.

You can then spend the fates either one at a time or in a pack of 10 for wishes. For each fate spent, you receive a random reward, and after conducting 10 wishes, the pack guarantees a 4-star item.

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The different wishes require different fates. Currently, there are two

All 5-star items, whether characters or weapons, are of course highly sought after. However, they have a low chance of 0.6%. So it can happen that you immediately get the best characters from the tier list on the first try, or like others spend thousands of dollars to get your favorite character. However, by the 90th wish, you will certainly receive a 5-star item.

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If you spend 10 fates, you are guaranteed to receive a 4-star item

This happens with duplicate characters: If you are in a position to draw a character again in a wish, you will instead receive enhancement materials for the constellations of that character as well as star glitter.

These are star glitter and star dust: In the shop, you can purchase various materials to enhance characters and weapons, or even characters and 4-star equipment with star glitter and star dust.

However, you can only obtain both currencies through the wishes as a sort of byproduct. It is advisable to save especially the star glitter until a desired character is available for purchase. The selection is updated monthly.

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You can also directly purchase characters with star glitter

What you can purchase with real money in Genshin Impact

As of the current date, October 16, 2020, the actual shop only offers two items that you can buy with real money:

  • Creation crystals
  • Moonlight blessing

We have already talked about the creation crystals. With them, you can primarily purchase aid packages weekly or exchange them for primogems at a rate of 1:1. You can purchase the creation crystals in packs for €1.09 to €109.99.

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The aid packages offer useful items for leveling up faster

This is the moonlight blessing: The moonlight blessing is highly promoted in the shop as recommended, and for those who want to spend money, it’s a good deal.

When purchased for €5.49, you will receive 300 creation crystals worth €5.49 immediately, and for 30 days, you will receive 90 primogems per day. This corresponds to 2700 primogems, which, if you were to purchase them with creation crystals, would have a value of about €40.

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The moonlight blessing is a good deal

The moonlight blessing can also be purchased multiple times. The 300 creation crystals will always be received immediately; however, the amount of primogems remains at 90 per day. With each additional moonlight blessing, the duration merely extends by another 30 days, up to a maximum of 210 days.

This is the only downside: To receive the 90 primogems, you must log into the game daily. If you do not do this, the 90 primogems for the respective day will disappear.

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Through the Gnostic experience pass, you unlock additional rewards

If you want to convert friends to WoW, you should do it now

The start of an MMORPG can be challenging. However, there may never be a better time to start playing World of Warcraft.

In World of Warcraft, there have always been good opportunities to “convert” other players to the one true MMORPG. But, objectively speaking, there has probably never been a better time than now. This is mainly due to the new Pre-Patch 9.0, but also to the delay of the Shadowlands expansion. We will tell you why you should start with WoW right now and convince your friends.

Finally a reasonable introduction

Despite its nearly 16 years of age, World of Warcraft has never had a good tutorial. This is one of the reasons why WoW can simply be too difficult and overwhelming for newcomers. With the Isle of Exiles, this problem has finally been solved. The island not only gradually introduces all relevant game mechanics, like quests, treasure chests, rare mobs, or the correct use of abilities, but it also combines this with a small dungeon visit and an interesting storyline.

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The Isle of Exiles is the perfect entry point.

In many aspects, the Isle of Exiles represents the best questing experience currently available in WoW. While it is suitable not only for newcomers, it is perfect for them.

Leveling as it should always be

Leveling in WoW has become quite chaotic in recent years. Every few quests, players jumped from continent to continent. Following a storyline from beginning to end was virtually impossible if you wanted to level somewhat efficiently. This has changed with the Chromie Time. Every player can select an expansion and level entirely within it, playing through all areas and experiencing the cohesive campaign.

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Thanks to “Chromie Time”, players can soon choose their favorite addon to play.

Leveling not only feels more logical, but it also progresses faster. With the reduction of the maximum level from 120 to 50, it requires fewer levels, and the necessary amount of experience points has been drastically reduced. Those who really put in the effort can reach level 50 in just about 8 hours, while those who take it easy will naturally take a little longer – but this time is available right now, as Shadowlands is still on the horizon.

Joining all other players

A major hurdle for starting in an older MMORPG can be the distance that other players have already established. Of course, how can you catch up with people who have 10 years or more of experience in the game?

But that’s precisely what the Pre-Patch 9.0 is perfect for. A new expansion always represents a kind of soft reset that brings all players back to the same level.

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In Shadowlands, everyone starts together again – basically from scratch.

Of course, veterans have it easier with their strong gear during the leveling phase, and a basic understanding of the game and its mechanics continues to be beneficial.

However, once they reach level 60, the advantages of the gear are gone, and all players face the same goal: Collect better gear to prepare for the upcoming endgame. This is the perfect opportunity to make new acquaintances, experience the fresh dungeons with ease, and be on par with everyone else.

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The delay of Shadowlands simultaneously ensures that new players don’t have to rush. They can casually play through the leveling phase without feeling much pressure. After that, there is still enough time to take a step into dungeons and raids and get a first sense of how these endgame activities work.

Now or never

In my opinion, there are few days more beautiful in an MMORPG than the ones following the launch of a new expansion. When both newcomers and veterans dive into new areas, stories, and tasks, there is always a special high in the guild chat. The activity in the game increases, and everyone is eager to explore the new areas.

If you can recruit a few new players during this time – and hopefully beyond – new social contacts and friendships often form, which can be developed in the coming months. And having more players is always a good thing, right?

If you want to “convert” friends to WoW – do it now. There may never be a better time for it.

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Pokémon GO finally brings my favorite Pokémon, but the implementation totally annoys me

In Pokémon GO recently added 7 new Pokémon. Among them is Rabigator – the absolute favorite Pokémon of MeinMMO editor Noah Struthoff. However, the implementation in the game makes him lose all interest in it.

How Rabigator came to the game: The Pokémon was introduced with the 12-km eggs. Rabigator only appears if you get its pre-evolved form Ganovil from these eggs. In the wild, you cannot catch Ganovil or even Rabigator.

For me, this is a huge disappointment. I have been looking forward to Rabigator since the first Pokémon of the 5th generation. Now it is in the game, and I have to hatch eggs and hope for luck.

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From Favorite Pokémon to Object of Hatred

Why is Rabigator my favorite Pokémon? It’s quite clear: It’s an alligator wearing sunglasses. How cool is that?

At least that’s what my 13-year-old self thought while I was binge-playing the Black Edition on my Nintendo DS for hours.

The love for Rabigator has remained. In every Pokémon game where Rabigator has been available, I have used it. In Pokémon GO, I had to wait over 4 years for the release of the Pokémon. Now, however, I am severely disappointed.

An alligator wearing sunglasses. Could it get any cooler?

This is what Niantic did wrong for me: In my opinion, every Pokémon that can only be obtained from eggs is a real ordeal. You invest in incubators and then have to rely on luck. Maybe you’ll get the desired Pokémon, or you might just get a complete dud.

It is the same with Rabigator and its pre-evolution Ganovil. I might get lucky and receive it right in the first egg or be unlucky and hatch 20 Unratütox in a row.

After having played along with this system for a long time, I have now been out of it for several months. I no longer spend money on incubators, and the eggs are a disappointment for me. Niantic has repeatedly put Pokémon into eggs and mainly implemented them this way. Now my favorite Pokémon has also fallen victim to this.

This is particularly unfortunate: There are already initial analyses on the rarity in the eggs. While Skallyk and Gladiantri still hatch relatively frequently from the 12-km eggs, Ganovil is particularly rare. In 138 such eggs, analysts from TheSilphRoad only found 2 Ganovil. The chances seem extremely low.

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In these 12-km eggs hides Ganovil – the pre-evolution of Rabigator.

This is generally what it’s about: Of course, my favorite Pokémon has been affected, which is personally very disappointing for me.

But it also shows the general problem with Pokémon GO: New Pokémon are added to the game very sparingly and usually through features like eggs. It’s a form of gambling that I find no fun at all.

Recently, there was a huge outcry about Shiny Kapuno. A new Shiny was introduced, and everyone wanted to have it. Niantic made it so rare in the eggs that hardly anyone had the chance to get it.

Now the same is happening with Ganovil. It is certainly only a matter of time before the next Pokémon follows the same path.

This is what other trainers think: I am not alone in my opinion. Especially the egg pool of the 12-km eggs upsets many players.

We summarize some voices from reddit :

  • DarkotheDark1 ironically says: “I can’t wait to walk 12 kilometers to hatch an Absol or Unratütox”
  • OberonCelebi writes: “It seems so strange to me that legendary Pokémon are easier to obtain in this game than regular Pokémon. I understand the need to throttle the content, but it just doesn’t feel right to me.”
  • beckdawg19 claims: “I got three Giratina in just a few minutes via remote raid with friends. Meanwhile, I have to walk hundreds of kilometers and fight dozens of punks just to get a single Rabigator.”
  • impressiverep reports: “I got 4 Absol. I hate that.”

What do you think? Do you agree with the implementation of Rabigator and the other new Pokémon? Or would you rather see them in the wild?

There are also other criticisms of the 12-km eggs. Many trainers find the release during Corona time inappropriate:

Pokémon GO introduces new 12-km eggs during Corona, trainers are concerned about safety

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FIFA 21 FUT: These affordable supersubs are a must for your bench

In FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, not only your starting eleven plays an important role, but also the players on the bench can decide the game. We show you strong and affordable supersubs that you should buy for your team.

What are supersubs? Supersubs (Super Substitutions) are strong players in the FIFA community that are worth bringing into play as a substitution during a FUT match.

They can bring fresh energy and speed, as they come into the match with full stamina.

These top supersubs must be on your bench

What should a supersub offer? Ideally, supersubs, especially at the beginning of FIFA 21, should not be too expensive and still fit into the current meta of the game. We show you cards that fulfill both criteria and are perfect for your first Weekend League.

Quincy Promes

Quincy Promes

This is what the card can do: Promes is a fast, dribbling strong attacking midfielder. He is great for bringing additional pace to the game and can dribble past opposing defenders with his 5-star skill moves. If you give him the Finisher chemistry style, his shots on goal become incredibly dangerous.

  • Weak foot: 4
  • Skill moves: 5
  • Price: 1,300 coins (PS4)

Gelson Martins

Gelson Martins

This is what the card can do: Martins impresses with his incredible speed of 94. If you bring him on near the end of the game, few defenders can stop him. Best use his speed to dribble towards the goal and then make the decisive pass into the middle.

  • Weak foot: 3
  • Skill moves: 5
  • Price: 1,300 coins (PS4)

Josef Martinez

Josef Martinez

This is what the card can do: Josef Martinez has exactly two attributes that a supersub striker needs: speed and good shooting stats. If you bring him on at the end of a game, goals are almost guaranteed, especially due to his 4-star weak foot, making him almost two-footed.

  • Weak foot: 4
  • Skill moves: 3
  • Price: 700 coins (PS4)

Youcef Atal

Youcef Atal

This is what the card can do: Give Atal a Sentinel chemistry style and he becomes a top fullback with excellent stats. You should bring him in to provide defensive stability and to create offensive pressures, as Atal can outpace and out-dribble opposing players.

  • Weak foot: 5
  • Skill moves: 4
  • Price: 950 coins (PS4)

Jean-Philippe Gbamin

Jean-Philippe Gbamin

This is what the card can do: If you receive a red card in a match, Gbamin is your man. Sub him in to regain stability in your defense. His strengths are speed, defense, and physicality.

  • Weak foot: 3
  • Skill moves: 3
  • Price: 800 coins (PS4)

What about you? Do you have good supersubs for your FUT team? More tips for starting FIFA 21 we have for you here.

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Hey Lost Ark, do these 3 things right and you’ll never get rid of me again

While we wait for more information on the West release of Lost Ark, MeinMMO author Irina Moritz has thought about what the MMORPG should improve to be successful with us. These 3 things worry her.

By now, there is no doubt that the MMORPG Lost Ark will eventually be released in Europe and the USA. In recent months, the developers have not only emphasized that they are working on a global release, but also:

As much as I am looking forward to Lost Ark with us and had a lot of fun with it in other regions, there are still 3 things that worry me.

Pay2Win

This is by far the biggest problem that Lost Ark would have to tackle with us and also the one aspect that western players are keeping a very close eye on. Even before Season 2, there was criticism of the microtransactions in Lost Ark. 

Players could spend money to speed up their progress in the game. You could additionally buy upgrade materials, raid passes, or other items that bypassed restrictions on daily and weekly activities. 

This “Pay2Progress” was limited to one item per day or week, but still meant that players who paid progressed faster in the game. While this left a bad taste in my mouth, it didn’t bother me too much yet. 

With the big Season 2 update, however, another problem arose that bothers me more. 

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Trailer for Season 2 showed plenty of new content

What has changed with Season 2? The purchase of gold with real money was already possible before Season 2. This is not an unusual practice even in established MMORPGs like WoW or Guild Wars 2. However, with Season 2, significant changes for the broker NPC were introduced that make it problematic. 

Originally, players could buy certain things for gold that had a certain influence on gameplay. For example, there were potions, food, and runes, basically consumables. You could farm them, but if you didn’t feel like it or didn’t have the time, you could also invest money and buy them. 

In the latest version of Lost Ark, almost any type of item can be bought for gold as long as it is offered on the open market. This includes armor and enchantment materials. So things that have a direct impact on your strength in the game and massively boost your item level if you have the necessary funds. 

Together with the Pay2Progress system, this is too much for me, and I think such a system could also deter some other players. Such a system would allow players to buy their way completely through the game in a very short time by simply converting real money into gold continuously. 

I therefore sincerely hope that Lost Ark will significantly tone down this system before the West release.  My GameStar colleague Maurice Weber is also concerned about Pay2Win and Pay2Progress:

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Content Supply

Another problem that Lost Ark would need to solve is one that has occurred in almost every MMORPG at some point. Players quickly cut through the content and then get bored because they have nothing left to do or are not interested in the remaining aspects of the game. 

Since Lost Ark has been on the market for almost 2 years, there have been several major updates in Korea that added new content like raids, areas, classes, and dungeons. It’s basically completed content just waiting to be localized. 

In the Russian region, these updates were released at larger intervals of several months. There is about a year’s gap between update releases in Korea and Russia. 

However, the situation in Japan is different. Lost Ark was released there in September, and the remaining months of the year are packed with content. 

This is content that took Russia up to half a year to receive. I have a sneaking suspicion that this slow trickle of content partially contributed to the merging of servers in the Russian version.

I therefore hope that the content supply in the West will not be distributed in small bites over many months, but rather at a similar pace as in Japan.

Especially since we will not immediately receive the cool new classes that have appeared in Korea after the release. This includes all 3 sub-classes of the Assassin, my absolute favorite class in almost all MMOs. 

lost ark reaper assassin header
What can I say? I love Assassins

Better Rewards in PvP

In this regard, I advocate for the PvP players among us. I myself probably won’t play the PvP in Lost Ark extensively. The big guild-vs-guild battles are cool, but arena PvP is not my thing. 

Nevertheless, I wish for a revision of the current PvP system in Lost Ark, as it offers almost no rewards. It is dynamic PvP that requires good crowd control and stands outside of the “Pay2Win” or “Pay2Progress” mechanics. Which is a good thing in itself. 

However, while it was previously possible to earn upgrades or gold in PvP battles, this is no longer the case. There are hardly any incentives for players to engage in PvP, and that is very unfortunate even for me as a non-PvP player. 

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PvP is also a kind of self-sustaining content. While one eventually knows all the PvE fights by heart and has upgraded their armor as much as possible, PvP fights often remain fresh for a long time because each fight is different, and that keeps fans playing.  

I therefore hope for the sake of the PvP fans among us and also for the health of Lost Ark after the West release that the developers introduce more rewards for PvP. 

If the developers address these points, especially improving the new Pay2Win system of Lost Ark, then I will play the game until my fingers bleed. The gameplay has already convinced me, now only the West release has to be right. 

What are your wishes for Lost Ark? Are there certain aspects that worry you the most? Share them in the comments.

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Sony apologizes and clarifies: The new update 8.00 for PS4 does not mute you

The new update 8.00 has caused a lot of trouble for PlayStation players. It introduced a feature that allows recording conversations in voice chat. Sony is now clarifying how exactly this feature works.

What happened? On October 14, a new firmware update for the PlayStation 4 went online. It brought a change that affected the party chat and caused a lot of excitement. It stated:

PS4 Sony Party Chat Recordings Security

It was agreed that other participants in group chats could record conversations and send them to the PlayStation security team.

Many users expressed concerns about their privacy and feared that Sony could overhear their conversations in voice chat with the update.

The recording feature is for moderation only

What does Sony say? Due to the confusion and backlash, Catherine Jensen, Head of Global Consumer Experience Division, speaks out in the official PS blog.

Jensen explained that it is not Sony’s intention to record players’ conversations in voice chat. According to her, the new recording feature is intended solely for moderation purposes.

It is meant to help report cases of harassment and abuse quickly and effectively:

We believe it is essential for players to be able to report harassment and abuse quickly and accurately when they experience it in the PlayStation Network. […] The sole purpose of this feature is to assist in reporting inappropriate behavior, including actions that violate our Community Code of Conduct.

Catherine Jensen

Jensen also apologized for the unclear communication regarding the exact functionality of the feature.

What exactly is recorded? Furthermore, Jensen explained how exactly the feature works.

A recording can be initiated by a player from a group chat if he or she decides to report another player, for example, for insulting. The following applies:

  • Maximum recording duration is 40 seconds
  • 20 seconds for the main conversation
  • 10 additional seconds before and after
  • Only the last 5 minutes of the conversation in voice chat can be used for the report function. Therefore, the 40-second segment must not be older than 5 minutes

Additionally, the feature is only available for the upcoming PS5 console. The PS4 also received the update because there is crossplay between the two console generations in some games.

However, it is not possible to completely disable this feature on one’s console, which is why part of the community continues to demand a rollback of the update and a revision of the feature, as can be seen under the official Twitter post for clarification.

Another feature that will connect the new PS5 to the PS4 is backward compatibility. Here is how it works.

What do you think of update 8.00? Are the restrictions on recordings acceptable as they are, or should Sony change them?

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Fortnite brings old skins “new” back and I’m so stupid for buying them

In Fortnite there are skins that have been in the game for a long time. After some time, they return as completely “new” skins in the item shop. MeinMMO author Eilyn Rapp unfortunately keeps falling for this.

What kind of skins are these? Here we mean skins that have either been available in the item shop or were part of a battle pass. After a while, Epic brings these back, but they have been restyled.

Sometimes these are added as style options to the original skin, which makes the most sense to me because you don’t have to spend additional money. But that’s not always the case, as sometimes they are offered as completely “new” skins separately.

Here’s a skin that has exactly happened:

This is what it looks like: Zoey was a skin from the battle pass of Season 4 in Chapter 1. Almost 10 seasons later, the newly styled Zoey was offered in the summer package. It’s the same skin, but somehow completely different. I must say that this worked extremely well for me. I never liked the original Zoey skin, but when I saw the new variant, I had to buy the package immediately.

An additional example was the Brite Bomber skin. This was introduced in Season 1, during the early days of Fortnite. It was also the first skin I ever bought. This skin lingered in my locker until the Beach Bomber variant appeared in the item shop.

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Here too, I quickly whipped out my wallet, after all, it was a summer variant of the first skin that ever landed in my locker. That’s something special! It’s still the same skin just with summer clothes – a little silly.

Why do I keep buying them?

That’s the problem with skins: There are several other examples where this method has been used. And if I’m honest, I’ve bought a few (okay, many) of them. I really should have learned my lesson and finally stopped spending money on recycled skins.

I would much prefer it if Epic would bring completely new skins that are also unique. That would make things much livelier, and I wouldn’t have to feel foolish for buying the “same” skin again.

The next old skins with new styling: But unfortunately, it doesn’t stop because I already have my eye on the next package of old skins that I could treat myself to soon. It’s about a skin package leaked by data miners. It fits perfectly into the Halloween season, which is my favorite time of the year. This is what it looks like:

https://twitter.com/sisho_enjoy/status/1315930705747083264?s=20

So, do you notice anything? Yes, these 3 are skins that have previously existed in modified form. You can also find all the originals in my locker, and they are ones that I have always really liked:

If this package really comes out, I know for sure that I will buy it. I just can’t help it because even though they are skins that are originally already waiting in the locker, they look so cool with their new styling.

Yes, I feel totally silly for continuously falling for this trick, but honestly, Epic does it just too well. And if I have a weakness, it’s Fortnite skins that I can collect. But there are also some mistakes I regret buying to this day.

What about you? Have you also bought the “new” variant of old skins?

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Fallout 76: Players complain about full inventory, want fewer rewards

Everyone loves loot. At least, you’d think so. However, players in Fallout 76 have too much of it and are now complaining. Some items, in particular, are a thorn in their side.

What items are these? For many events and activities, there are items in Fallout 76 that players cannot do much with. Among the least popular rewards are:

  • rockets
  • cannonballs
  • mini-nukes
  • and especially floater grenades

There have been recurring threads about the latter in the Fallout 76 subreddit. User EggrFegegr is asking Bethesda to please stop giving him these grenades as a reward “for everything I do.” His post has now received over 2,300 upvotes with many similar reports.

The grenades have been in the game since the big Wastelanders update, which also introduced the namesake floaters. They have effects such as burning, poisoning, or freezing.

Fallout 76 FLetsch Floater
Creatures like this Fletsch Floater are the reason you have annoying grenades.

With the latest “One Wasteland” update, it seems there are more and more of these things. Rewards are generally a good thing, but these grenades seem to disturb the community a lot.

“Please stop giving me grenades for everything”

What is the problem with the grenades? On one hand, the grenades weigh 0.5 pounds, which is relatively heavy. Inventory space in Fallout 76 is quite limited, and too much weight leads to overencumbrance and slower movement. This has led to complaints before:

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Moreover, players cannot even sell the grenades. Rockets and other ammunition can at least be exchanged with the new swapper.

However, the grenades clutter up the inventory. They are less effective than any other grenade, are heavy, and cannot be traded for a few caps with vendors. The only option left is to throw them away, in one way or another.

Fallout 76 Munitionswandler Titel 2
The ammunition swapper at least helps against rockets and co. But against the grenades, he is also powerless.

How could this be improved? Users are not only complaining about the grenades, but also providing suggestions on how to address the problem without removing grenades from the loot pool entirely. They see possible solutions in:

  • simply making the grenades sellable
  • increasing their damage and effects to make them more useful
  • or reducing their crafting costs – they already require more rare materials than better grenades

The fact that grenades are not sellable at all is because they are considered “gold bar items.” The recipe for crafting them can be obtained for gold bars from faction vendors. Such items are usually very powerful and should not be traded among players, otherwise the weekly limitation on gold bars would become obsolete. The items would lose their exclusivity. It remains to be seen how the problem will be addressed.

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FIFA 21: With these 4 tips, you will improve in the new FUT co-op mode

In FIFA 21 you can now compete in Ultimate Team with a friend in FUT Co-op. We have tips for you to ensure your success.

What is FUT Co-op? New in FIFA 21 is that you can play games in Ultimate Team with friends. Previously, you could already play FUT matches with two players on one console. However, the new co-op feature can be played online and offers significantly more possibilities. Both players earn experience points and rewards.

These modes can be played cooperatively:

  • Division Rivals
  • Squad Battles
  • Friendly Matches

How the FUT Co-op process works and how to play together, we explain here.

The FUT Co-op lobby

Tips for the new FUT Co-op mode

What you should keep in mind: With these tips for FUT Co-op games, you should pay attention to the same things as in regular co-op games in FIFA 21. If you communicate and get well-coordinated, playing as a duo can provide significant advantages.

1. Coordinate in defense

When you control a team as a duo for the first time, it can feel unfamiliar, especially in defense. You should avoid playing too aggressively with the defenders. This can create huge gaps in your defense that can quickly lead to goals. Therefore, coordinate together and call out which player you are marking or which run or pass path you are blocking.

With some practice, you will have a really solid defense that would not work as easily in solo play.

2. Only one player should run for the ball

If the opponent loses the ball, make sure that not both players rush to the ball. Only one can get it anyway. Ideally, one player runs for the ball while the other positions themselves for a potential pass. Communication is required here as well.

3. Use the new techniques and tricks from FIFA 21

Especially at the start of FIFA, it is important to familiarize yourself with the new gameplay mechanics. Make sure to learn the new skill moves and tricks, such as the “Secret Sprint Boost”. Not every FIFA player embraces these innovations.

If both players utilize the new tricks and mechanics and the opponents do not know how to handle them, you will have a huge competitive advantage.

FIFA 21 Sprint Title
With the Sprint Boost, you can overtake almost everyone

4. Make sure to practice your offensive play together

Not every FIFA player has the same playstyle. Some players dribble their way to the goal, others play from the sides using crosses, and some rely on quick passing or ball possession. The problem is: If your co-op partner plays a very different style than you, it can lead to significant problems in offensive play.

Therefore, make sure to practice together and find out which style suits both of you. FUT Co-op friendly matches are a great option, as you won’t waste any of your 30 Division Rivals games.

Have you tried FUT Co-op yet? Or do you prefer playing solo and are already competing in the Weekend League?

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Destiny 2: The race for the new raid begins soon – Here’s how it should run fairly

In Destiny 2 Beyond Light, after a year, a new raid is finally coming. Read about when the endgame challenge starts, how the competition for “World’s First” works, and what treasures are there to claim.

These are the important raid times:

  • On November 21, the new raid will open its doors
  • At 7 PM German time, the start signal will sound

Beyond Light releases on November 10. You have 11 days to prepare for the new raid. In other words, familiarize yourself with the new Stasis classes, level up, and hunt for new exotics.

This is unusually long: For the last raid in Shadowkeep, players only had 4 days to prepare. Moreover, Bungie wants to make the competition conditions even fairer.

With the opening of a new raid, the prestigious “World’s First” race also begins. Everyone who has rank and name in the Destiny universe wants to compete for the oversized winner’s belt. However, this time “normal” guardians are supposed to have better chances.

Looks like a WWE belt and was ceremoniously presented by wrestling legend Big Show during a ceremony.

This is how the “World’s First” race should run fairly: Once again, Bungie activates a special competition mode in the new raid. This is intended to ensure that all players participate in the competition under the same conditions:

  • The competition mode is active for 24 hours (only in the raid)
  • In each encounter, the level of all players is capped at 20 below the recommended power.
  • Artifact power is disabled
  • A power cap of 1,230 is the goal for all battles for your team

Moreover, the legitimacy of the winning team will be scrutinized more carefully than before. Bungie stated (via This Week at Bungie): “So expect that the official announcement of the ‘World’s First’ title will come a bit later than usual.”

Scenes like these should be avoided:

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What we already know about the new raid in Destiny 2: Beyond Light

These rewards await for the challenge: Not only does the winning team of the “World’s First” race receive exclusive rewards. If you complete the raid within the first 24 hours in competition mode, you will receive this emblem:

If you complete the raid before December 1 at 6 PM German time, you can secure a code for the official raid jacket. You redeem this in the Bungie store and “get” to purchase the jacket.

The design of the jacket is currently unknown.

If you complete the raid for the first time – no matter when – you will receive this badge:

The symbol of the Deep Stone Crypt is recognizable

Of course, raid-specific weapons and armor are also available. As usual, Bungie guards this like the apple of their eye. So we don’t know anything about the gear yet.

Traditionally, there is also a special weapon exotic waiting in the raid. Obtaining this involves great effort or a lot of luck. Thus, the raid exotics are considered the rarest in the entire game.

Where does the raid take place? There is currently little known about the raid itself or the enemies within. However, we do know that the adventure will take us to the legendary Deep Stone Crypt on Europa.

This place is said to be the birthplace of the Exo race. The Deep Stone Crypt could even become more than just a new raid.

What do you think about the start date for the new raid and the efforts to make the race fair? Do you think that the same teams will win each time, or do more guardians have a chance at the championship belt?

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WoW has an absurdly expensive mount and with Shadowlands it will become even more expensive

The Caravan Brutosaurus is the most expensive mount available for purchase from vendors in World of Warcraft. With the current Pre-Patch 9.0 for Shadowlands, it has disappeared. However, it will return in the black market, but will be even more expensive there.

What kind of mount is this? The Caravan Brutosaurus is a giant dinosaur. As the first mount in World of Warcraft, this vendor mount features a built-in auction house. Perfect for anyone wanting to shop on the go. But that comes at a price.

A mere 5 million gold pieces was the cost for this fun. Or rather: it was. Because now the Brutosaurus is no longer available just like that.

WoW Caravan Dino Auction House
The Brutosaurus is no longer available from vendors.

With the big Pre-Patch 9.0 preparing WoW for the new expansion Shadowlands, the Brutosaurus has disappeared from vendors’ inventories. You can still obtain it in the future, but not guaranteed and at an even higher price.

Caravan Brutosaurus on the Black Market Will Be Even More Expensive

Where can I get it? In the upcoming expansion Shadowlands, the Caravan Brutosaurus will be available at the black market auction house. This is an auction house run by the NPC Madame Goya, where players can bid on rare items.

However, you cannot sell the dino there if you hoped for a profit. The black market only has auctions from other NPCs.

What does it cost? As it has now been revealed, bids for the Caravan Brutosaurus will start at its original purchase price, which is 5 million gold. It is already clear that the mount will effectively not be available for this price.

WoW Shadowlands Black Market Brutosaurus
The starting bid is already 5,000,000 gold. Image source: wowhead.

In theory, it is possible that no one other than you bids on the mount, but the probability is extremely low.

So far, some players have hoped to obtain their dino in Shadowlands for less than 5 million gold. That dream is likely now shattered. The achievement “Brutosocial Product” is still available for the purchase.

Anyone who generally collects mounts is now out of luck. Farming mounts in WoW has become more difficult. This is due to a new change in difficulty in legacy raids.

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PS4 hit Ghost of Tsushima brings free co-op mode – players are excited

The popular PS4 game Ghost of Tsushima received a free update on October 16. Despite some download issues, many players are excited about the DLC.

What content does the update offer? The latest free update for Ghost of Tsushima brings a lot of new content to the game. The Legends DLC was developed concurrently with the main game and is said by the developers to specifically emphasize the co-op aspect.

Included in the update are:

  • A new story campaign for 2-player co-op
  • A survival mode for 4-player co-op, where you defend various locations in Tsushima from enemies
  • The “New Game +” mode
  • A new merchant in the “New Game +” mode, selling new armors, colors, and other items for special currency
  • A week later, a challenging raid for 4 players will be released, for which you’ll need the best gear and good teamwork.
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The official trailer for Ghost of Tsushima Legends

You can start the multiplayer mode with the new NPC Gyozen or directly from the menu. In the missions, you will be able to choose between 4 different classes:

  • The Samurai is the melee fighter in the front line, who can also function as a kind of tank
  • The Hunter is most effective when attacking from a high position with his bow, landing headshots
  • The Ronin’s specialty is that he can revive all fallen party members at once (individual revives can be performed with any class)
  • And the Assassin can become invisible and deal heavy damage to individual enemies

Each class earns EXP during missions, which you can use to unlock new techniques and cosmetic items. So if you’re playing in co-op mode in Ghost of Tsushima, try to take advantage of your class’s strengths to withstand the waves of enemies.

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“I would have paid $15 for this too”

What do the players say? On reddit and social media, many players are excited about the update. In the release thread for the DLC on reddit, the developers thanked their fans for their support and received many warm words in response.

You thank us? No, WE thank you for such a great game! Incredible developers! SuckerPunch, you are awesome! I’m going to be stuck on my sofa playing Ghost of Tsushima this weekend!

reddit user JinJinJin1328

Further comments in the thread and in other threads on reddit praise SuckerPunch as one of the best developers and thank them for the free DLC. Some players are surprised by how much new content is included in a completely free DLC.

User merkwerk wrote:

I’m seriously sitting here amazed at how the f*** [the DLC] is completely free. It offers so much more than I expected. Honestly, I would have absolutely no problem paying $15 or so for it. It’s great.

Overall, many reactions to the new DLC are positive, although some encountered issues and bugs.

What problems were there? After the update went live, players reported on Twitter about a bug that made downloading the new DLC impossible. The PSN menu displayed the error “There is no Content”.

https://twitter.com/AhmadNassralla4/status/1317142969577840641
This download error caused issues for some players

Some players were able to bypass the error by selecting the update directly from the PS4 dashboard. However, this did not work for everyone.

Connection issues and some bugs have also been reported, such as the missing synchronization with PS4 trophies.

The developer Brian Fleming from SuckerPunch reported on Twitter that fixes are already in the works.

Like most other PS4 games, Ghost of Tsushima is also playable on the PS5. In the PS5 collection, Plus members get a whopping 18 PS4 hits for free.

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CoD Mobile is the first Call of Duty that I really enjoy

MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn finally played the mobile shooter hit Call of Duty Mobile and now regrets not doing it sooner.

What is CoD Mobile? This title is indeed a mobile game in the style of the Call of Duty games. Just like in Modern Warfare, you engage in 9 multiplayer game modes in a 5-member team against an enemy squad. Alternatively, there’s Battle Royale with 100 players.

The battles are fast-paced and are concluded quickly. Together with the intuitive controls, which can be done via touchscreen or controller, CoD Mobile is an extremely popular mobile game that was one of the big hits for publisher Activision in 2019.

CoD-Mobile game session screenshot - 04
CoD Mobile works really well.

Why haven’t I played it before? But I hadn’t noticed any of that because in 2019 I was right in the middle of my parental leave and had so much to do with my just a few months old son that I couldn’t find the time to game for months. Not even on my phone!

But now, for the anniversary of CoD Mobile, my dear colleagues here at MeinMMO encouraged me to try the game. After all, with Season 11 the best time for newcomers to CoD Mobile is said to have arrived.

Call of Duty Mobile is a really good mobile shooter

These were my first steps: CoD Mobile was quickly installed, and right from the start, I noticed the beautiful graphics. Especially on my Samsung Galaxy S20 Note Ultra, the graphics look particularly striking thanks to the high-resolution, extra-large display. The sound through Bluetooth headphones is also impressive, and the weapon sounds are powerful and immersive.

But I don’t have much time to marvel at the scenery because, on a small map with a house in the center, the enemies rush towards me immediately. The controls are set to easy mode, and my virtual soldier starts firing as soon as I aim at an enemy. Bang, headshot!

CoD-Mobile game session screenshot - 40
The controls via touchscreen work great.

“Wow, this is really going well!” I tell myself and continue the hunt. And that word fits perfectly because the enemies stagger in front of my gun like targets and I take them all down. Anything my crosshair touches is dead a second later.

I could have alternatively played with the manual fire mode, where I have to trigger each shot with a dedicated touchscreen button, but I am too clumsy for that. The automatic fire mode suits me better.

Anyway, I take down one enemy after another while I only bite the dust during particularly foolish actions. Therefore, my side wins by a large margin and I am even the MVP of the match. Cool, this is how shooting is fun!

CoD-Mobile game session screenshot - 41
Who is the boss here?!

The controls and the entire gameplay are so engaging and intuitive that it’s just a blast. And that’s despite the fact that I never particularly liked the typical soldier-military setting of CoD. Here I can overlook that generously.

Call of Duty Mobile is motivating – Despite bots

This is how it continued: After the first round, there are rewards and level-ups. In CoD Mobile, you can upgrade your account and the respective weapons by leveling them up and unlocking new equipment and upgrades for weapons.

This is incredibly motivating, and I find myself playing round after round to finally earn the new magazine for my machine gun. CoD Mobile simply offers an incredibly motivating rewards spiral.

CoD-Mobile game session screenshot - 07
In the gunsmith, I can upgrade my rifles.

Since the rounds only take a few minutes, you just play one after another, and before I knew it, several hours had passed. For this, I now have a nicely upgraded LMG and cool skins from the Battle Pass. I treated myself to that as well.

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The tough Mara is available from the Battle Pass.

This is why I did so well: Proudly, I presented my successes in the editorial office after a few rounds. But then came the sobering realization, as many of my opponents and teammates were likely soulless bots. Well, I wasn’t entirely sure about some of my opponents, who ran past me stupidly or couldn’t hit me from close range, whether they were just very clumsy people or intentionally programmed bots.

Now I knew, there were probably at most 2 “real” players per team, the rest were cannon fodder. Nevertheless, I was often better than my presumably human teammates and was often invited to further rounds or friend lists.

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Machine guns suit me particularly well.

I was probably not entirely useless in the game, and that motivated me even more to keep playing. CoD Mobile will – especially with the cool new content for the 1st anniversary – stay on my phone for a while and bring me a lot of joy. No other CoD game has managed that for me so far.

Jürgen’s conclusion – The mobile shooter I’ve always wished for

Not a day goes by that I don’t spend a few rounds on CoD Mobile, blasting away happily. By now, I am also at a higher level and encounter more and more real players and opponents. That makes victories and kills feel so much better.

Moreover, it’s just a hell of a lot of fun to run around with different weapons and experiment with which gun gets the most kills. Since each round only takes a few minutes, it’s just optimal for me as a young father. Because I often lack the time during the day for long gaming sessions on the PC, but a round of CoD Mobile works even when my wife quickly goes to change the baby or feed him.

With that, CoD Mobile has managed to become almost my favorite game! At least until Apex Legends finally releases a mobile version!

Jürgen Horn
Editor at MeinMMO

Hopefully CoD Mobile survives my attention. My mysterious superpower is to kill games.

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Pokémon GO: Research “Tales of Tails” for 1 € – What’s inside?

In Pokémon GO “A Tale of Tails” unlocking brings you special tasks for the Community Day with Charmander. We will show you what is included in the ticket for just €1.

What kind of research is this? For just around one euro (price varies by a few cents, depending on the store), you can now purchase a special research in the Pokémon GO shop.

It includes five chapters with rewards. These range from Stardust, to Incense modules, to Charmander candies, a Rocket Radar, and experience points.

This ties in with the Community Day with Charmander, which takes place today, Saturday, October 17.

In this overview, we want to show you all the quests and rewards so that you can decide for yourself whether you want to buy the ticket.

Special Research with Charmander on October 17 – The Rewards

This has been changed: Due to a bug in the “Take a snapshot of a Fire Pokémon” quest, it has been replaced. Instead, you are now supposed to catch 15 Charmander.

Pokémon GO Snapshot Snorlax
Snapshots are no longer required for the Charmander research

A Tale of Tails 1/5

TaskReward
Use 10 Power-Ups on
Pokémon
10 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Charmander20 Charmander candies
Land 5 nice throwsEncounter with Charmander

Stage reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 2,000 Stardust, 1x Incense, and an encounter with Charmander.

A Tale of Tails 2/5

TaskReward
Catch 15 Charmander20 Charmander candies
Send 10 PokémonEncounter with Charmeleon
Evolve 3 Charmander1,000 XP

Stage reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 2,000 Stardust, 1x Incense, and a Snorlax.

A Tale of Tails 3/5

TaskReward
Land 5 great
Curveball throws
20 Charmander candies
Evolve a Charmeleon5 golden Razz Berries
Send 10 Pokémon1,500 XP

Stage reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 2,000 Stardust, 1x Incense, and a Rocket Radar.

A Tale of Tails 4/5

TaskReward
Land 15 nice throws5 silver Razz Berries
Catch 15 Charmander1,500 XP
Use 10 Power-Ups
on Pokémon
5,000 Stardust

Stage reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 2,000 Stardust, 3 rare candies, and an encounter with Charizard.

A Tale of Tails 5/5

TaskReward
Already completed50 Mega Energy (Charizard)
Already completed50 Mega Energy (Charizard)
Already completed50 Mega Energy (Charizard)

Stage reward: For completing this stage, you will receive 2,000 Stardust, 3,000 XP, and 150 additional Mega Energies.

Is it worth buying the ticket?

In terms of the actual value of the rewards in the shop, you can save quite a bit by purchasing the ticket. A Rocket Radar costs 200 coins, which is about a price of €2. Such a radar is handy when you’re also solving the special research with Crypto Mewtwo, “A Strangely Development”.

You will need to spend some Stardust on Power-Ups, but you will also get some back. Some Charmander candies will make it easier for you to evolve during the Community Day if you are playing in a place where few Pokémon are around.

In terms of value, buying is definitely worth it. Whether you want to spend a euro for these rewards is up to you to decide.

Next, an important event has something spooky coming up. A new leak may have already revealed the Halloween boss for Pokémon GO.

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Destiny 2 will soon remove many contents – What remains for the free-to-play version?

With the release of the new autumn expansion Beyond Light, numerous contents from the game are rotating. Destiny 2 will become significantly smaller and lose 2 years of content. So what does the free-to-play version Destiny 2: New Light actually offer?

What is Destiny 2: New Light? This is the free-to-play version of Destiny 2, which went live on October 1, 2019, with the release of the Shadowkeep expansion. It offers many elements of the previous Destiny 2 experience completely free of charge.

So the free-to-play version currently includes

Free-to-play Guardians also receive unrestricted access to all PvP content as well as various other selected content – even from year 2 and year 3. For example, the Menagerie is included, along with 5 raids and strikes from Shadowkeep.

Here are some of the contents of Destiny 2: New Light

The Forsaken expansion, the Shadowkeep expansion, or the seasons are not included and will remain paid.

In short: The scope was huge – especially for a free-to-play model. There was a ton of free content for which players previously paid a lot of money. With New Light, Bungie wanted to “tear down walls” and bring as many players together as possible in the Destiny universe to experience adventures together. But as it stands, there will soon be hardly any walls left to tear down.

What does the shrinking entail? Bungie’s action MMO cannot grow indefinitely. Destiny 2 has simply become too large with its architecture to be updated and maintained efficiently. The complexity and the previously constantly increasing size contribute to more bugs and fewer innovations.

Therefore, the game will soon shrink – despite new content. Because at the same time as the release of the new expansion Beyond Light, numerous contents from the game will rotate into the so-called Destiny Content Vault. This new system essentially represents a kind of gigantic resource pool from which the developers can draw at any time.

This iconic raid, The Glass Chamber from Destiny 1, is also set to rotate from the vault in Year 4

There, all previous and new content from Destiny 2 and Destiny 1 will be stored. They can be pulled out and reused as needed.

The soon-to-be-removed contents will not be deleted; they will just no longer be active in the game, but can certainly return.

More on the topic
Insider explains why Bungie is really removing half of Destiny 2
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All of this is disappearing with the release of Destiny 2: Beyond Light

Destiny 2 will become significantly smaller with Beyond Light and focus on the returning Cosmodrome as well as the new location on the ice moon Europa.

Which contents will be removed? From November 10, the 5 locations will disappear

  • Io
  • Titan
  • Mars
  • Mercury

along with all associated PvE activities like strikes or missions. Essentially, the entire previous onboarding experience will be removed – that is, what Destiny 2: New Light has previously consisted of, such as the campaigns “The Red War”, “Curse of Osiris”, and “Warmind”.

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Shortly unavailable – the Leviathan raid on the ship named after Imperator Calus

The forges, the Reckoning mode, as well as the Menagerie or Tribute Hall will rotate into the vault.

The story campaign of Forsaken and the expansion Season of Dawn will remain, provided you have purchased these paid, optional contents. Because free-to-play players will still have no access to them. But what will remain for New Light? What will replace the removed content in free-to-play?

What will remain for Destiny 2: New Light? The locations that will remain are

  • Europa (new)
  • Csuban (from the vault)
  • The Moon
  • Tanglevine
  • The Dreaming City
  • European Dead Zone (EDZ)
  • Nessus
This is what the map of Destiny 2 will look like from autumn 2020

But what can New Light players do? Unfortunately, not much. So far, we know the following:

  • Free-to-play players can tackle patrols in the listed locations in the open world (but cannot complete story missions there)
  • They can play strike, Crucible, and Gambit playlists. The strikes will be based on the active locations. The PvP playlists are a “best of” mix of maps from Destiny 1 and 2. And Gambit and Gambit Prime are then combined in a single mode.
  • They can complete the dungeon “Prophecy” – this is set to become active shortly after the release of Beyond Light
  • They can participate in events such as the Winter Fest “Dawning” or the “Crimson Days”

A new onboarding for new players and veterans is coming

And essentially, that’s about it. Destiny 2: New Light offers quite a bit less than it did before. The only thing that can still be seen as a sort of replacement is the new intro.

Shaw Han, a new NPC, will soon train freshly minted Guardians in the returning Cosmodrome

Bungie is providing Destiny 2 with a revised beginning upon the launch of Beyond Light – also for New Light. This takes place in the Cosmodrome on Earth. New players will become familiar with the game mechanics and their first steps as Guardians through several missions.

However, this will likely only offer a fraction of the volume that was previously enjoyed for free in the form of the Red War campaign and the two DLCs Curse of Osiris and Warmind.

In short: If things stay the way they are, players will soon have to reach into their pockets much earlier if they want to continue with Destiny 2 or even take a closer look at it. Destiny 2 is getting smaller, and the hardest hit by this will be the free-to-play version.

By the way, the NPC from the new beginning of Destiny 2 could be an old acquaintance: A hated murderer might soon train new players

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Source(s):
  1. Forbes

FIFA 21: The 2nd OTW Team is now live – Featuring Leroy Sane

In FIFA 21 the second OTW team is live. Which players will receive a special card in the second part of “Ones To Watch”?

When does the event continue? The first part of “Ones To Watch” started on Friday, October 9. There was the first batch of OTW players. The second part was released today, October 16 at 7:00 PM.

The second team has replaced the first OTW team in packs. At the same time, new event SBCs and challenges are live, where you can earn special cards – like the SBC for the OTW card of James Rodriguez.

The 2nd OTW Team – All Cards with Ratings

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The 2nd OTW Team in FIFA 21

Who is in the 2nd OTW team?

  • Kai Havertz (85, CAM, Chelsea)
  • Leroy Sané (85, LM, FC Bayern Munich)
  • Thiago (85, CM, Liverpool)
  • Arthur (84, CM, Juventus)
  • Nelson Semedo (83, RB, Wolverhampton)
  • Van de Beek (83, CM, Manchester United)
  • Arturo Vidal (83, CM, Inter Milan)
  • Rodrigo (82, ST, Leeds United)
  • Ferran Torres (81, RM, Manchester City)
  • Alessandro Florenzi (81, RB, PSG)
  • Jonathan David (77, ST, LOSC Lille)

In the second OTW team, Leroy Sané is now also a Bundesliga player. And he could be very rewarding – after all, players at FC Bayern are often candidates for TOTW cards. And those are quite useful for OTW cards.

What are OTW cards actually? OTW cards get better every time a player receives a performance-based special card – such as TOTW cards. In the 3rd Team of the Week, for example, there were two players, Partey and Odegaard, who received such an upgrade. By the way, only players who made a splash with a summer transfer are eligible for OTW cards.

If, for example, Leroy Sané receives more TOTW cards throughout the season, his OTW card would also become stronger. It is possible that by the end of the season it could be in the high 80s or even 90s. But that is always somewhat speculative. What is certain is that if an OTW card gets stronger, its value on the transfer market increases.

How do I get OTW cards? The team is now available in packs, but the chances of getting OTW cards are very low. You need a lot of luck to pull them.

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