I already know exactly what my first PS5 game will be – What about you?

The PS5 launch is approaching, and many are asking themselves which title to start with in the next-gen. The shooter expert from MeinMMO, Sven Galitzki, knows exactly what he will play first on the PlayStation 5 – which is not a shooter. And you?

When does the PS5 launch? The launch of the PlayStation 5 is less than two months away.

Here in Germany (and generally in Europe), the PS5 will be officially available from November 19. In the USA, Japan, Canada, Mexico, and some other countries, Sony’s next-gen console will launch a week earlier, on November 12.

Numerous players have already secured a PS5 directly at launch through 2 pre-order waves. Others are still waiting and haven’t completely given up hope for a possible 3rd wave before the release.

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Both versions of the PS5 along with accessories

However, for many, one of the most important questions is: What to play at launch?

Which games are available for the PS5 launch? So far, the list of PS5 launch titles is quite manageable. Some highlights, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Godfall, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, or the remake of Demon’s Souls, will be available right at the launch of the PS5, but many exciting games will come only some time after the launch, partly not until 2021.

But these are not the only games you can play at launch. Through the backward compatibility feature of the PS5, you will also be able to play a variety of old and new PS4 games. Additionally, some games will receive a next-gen upgrade right at the start of the new Sony console, allowing them to benefit from the additional power of the PS5. More details can be found here: Old PS4 games on the PS5 – Will they all look better?

By the way: PS5 owners with an active PS Plus subscription will receive 18 PS4 games at no additional cost with the PS Plus Collection, right at the launch of the PlayStation 5. More about it can be found here: PlayStation Plus for PS5: These 18 games are free at launch

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All PS Plus members will receive this: the PlayStation Plus Collection at launch

There’s definitely a lot to start with right at launch.

No Destiny and not Call of Duty – This will be my first game on the PS5

This is what I will play at launch: Even though many of my friends and gaming buddies already have their favorites among the launch titles, I don’t feel there’s anything for me in that list.

I’m actually mostly looking forward to some old PS4 favorites in a fresh coat, like Destiny 2 – with one exception. However, the game with which I will start the new console era essentially comes from the PS4 – namely Cyberpunk 2077.

This will celebrate its release on November 19 – which is basically at the same time as the PS5 in Germany – but it is not a next-gen title per se. Because on October 19, Cyberpunk will only be released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It will be playable on the next-gen consoles through backward compatibility and will even receive its first next-gen upgrade. However, the real PS5 version (and also that for the Xbox Series X) is not expected to follow until sometime in 2021.

I can’t wait to finally explore Night City

Why Cyberpunk of all games? I am primarily a shooter lover and prefer to play Destiny 2. But occasionally, I can also get excited about role-playing games – preferably in single-player mode. My absolute favorites include The Witcher 3 and the Mass Effect series, which is apparently getting a remaster soon.

However strong I found The Witcher 3 – I am more into sci-fi, particularly the dystopian sub-genre cyberpunk. And long before the release of The Witcher 3, I always dreamed of finally experiencing an AAA role-playing game with a futuristic setting centered around cyberpunk. Mass Effect already partially fulfilled that (for the sci-fi), and I found these games all great.

But essentially, I have always wished for a kind of “Ghost in The Shell” as an RPG – similarly epic in execution as The Witcher 3. I still love Cyberpunk 2020 as a pen & paper, I love the style and ideas behind cyberpunk. And the setting of the upcoming game from CD Projekt RED, the creators of The Witcher, fits like a glove. When I first read about Cyberpunk 2077 and saw the first trailer, it was clear to me – this will be my game. 100% what I have always wished for. And the more I learned about Cyberpunk 2077, the more my opinion was reaffirmed.

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What could the Fortnitemares 2020 bring to Fortnite?

October has started. Soon, the Halloween season will return to Fortnite What can we expect in this year’s Fortnitemares? Here you can see some hints and comparisons to last year’s Halloween event.

Soon it will be spooky again in Fortnite, as Halloween is just around the corner. Every year there is a whole event called Fortnitemares. What will Epic Games bring to Halloween this year?

Update October 20: There are now more leaks and information about Fortnitemares 2020. We have gathered everything we know about the Halloween event in one post.

What was Fortnitemares 2019

What was this event all about? In this event, you could unlock various rewards by completing the Fortnitemares challenges. The highlight was the umbrella you received after defeating the evil Storm King.

The umbrella showed the small island where you had to defeat the Storm King

During the entire event, a special mode was running where you had to defeat a giant Storm King. A team of 20 players was sent to a small “island” and had to deal damage to the king until he was finally defeated and vanished.

That was a pretty difficult task because the Storm King had a lot of health points. Moreover, you were attacked by horrors that roamed the entire island.

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The Storm King was huge and had a lot of health points

How did the map change for Halloween? The map became dark and foggy. Each Fortnitemares, the map is transformed into a spooky version. You can find well-designed Halloween decorations everywhere.

In Fortnitemares 2019, Epic had a different idea for the horrors that usually roamed the entire map and disturbed players in battles. They were banished to the center of the map and could only be found there.

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The spooky atmosphere can also be seen on the map

These were the Halloween skins from Fortnitemares 2019: During the Halloween event, there was almost daily a new spooky skin available for purchase in the item shop. From witch to football player zombies, there were several outfits.

The Skull Trooper celebrated his return with a new style variant. The OG skin, which glows purple, is only for true veterans and is therefore considered one of the rarest skins in Fortnite.

How will Halloween take place this year?

What clues are there already for Fortnite Halloween 2020? This year, Halloween will take place in the middle of Season 4 of Fortnite. Not much is known about an event yet, but it seems likely since there has been a Fortnitemares every year so far.

Although there is no information yet about the event, the first Halloween skins are slowly appearing in the item shop, and suitable outfits have already been leaked by data miners. So far, these skins point to Fortnitemares:

Not only the actual outfits are interesting, but there is another clue hidden in the background. You can actually see the shadows of the monsters that come to the map every year for Fortnitemares.

This wouldn’t be a definite clue, since the scarecrows were announced in the item shop last year with the exact same image. But the right skin is brand new and has never been seen in Fortnite before. But this one also features the monsters in the background. This indicates that the nasty monsters might expect us again this year.

Can we expect the monsters again this year?

Another Halloween skin leaked: Additionally, data miners found a new outfit in the Fortnite data that would fit perfectly thematically. This is the skin: Victoria Saint, the vampire hunter. She would also be the perfect counterpart to “Blade,” who has joined the Marvel skins in Fortnite.

This is what the skin looks like that is still in the data:

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Halloween is slowly entering Fortnite with the first skins and we should keep an eye out for more hints about Fortnitemares 2020. We will keep you informed on MeinMMO as soon as we have more information about a Halloween event.

It remains exciting, because for me, the Fortnitemares 2019 were a huge highlight that I can recommend to everyone. What do you wish for the Halloween event? Are you looking forward to it?

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6 powerful loadouts that you must have in CoD Warzone

In Call of Duty: Warzone, you are constantly in danger and total chaos can break out at any moment. To appropriately respond to every situation, the right loadouts help, and these 6 should always be with you.

Why do I need so many loadouts? In Call of Duty: Warzone, you can bring your own combat arsenal into the battle royale. While in other genre representatives, you usually rely completely on the loot in the game world, the CoD BR gives you comprehensive options to play with your favorite weapons and equipment.

You should make the most of this special feature. While you can also simply charge into battle with a standard loadout, every advantage you utilize brings you one step closer to the next victory. That’s why many players bring the best weapons of Warzone into the combat zone, and you should also prepare multiple loadouts.

Before the match, you can never say for sure under what circumstances you will collect your loadout boxes. Therefore, it is useful to have the right perks and weapons available for each situation. Here you will find 6 loadouts that you should customize to ensure you always have the right equipment. However, the suggestions here are mainly for Warzone matches with teams – solo rounds are a different story.

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Prepare well for your matches and coordinate your loadouts.

Loadouts for all situations – What you should have with you

What do I need before it starts? When presenting the loadouts, it is primarily about the perks, weapons, and equipment, not the setups of individual weapons. However, you will find suggestions for weapons with each loadout. The corresponding links will take you to suitable setups for the weapons.

You need:

  • Your favorite all-round weapon in Warzone
  • A strong sniper build for your sniper rifle
  • Strong SMG for close combat
  • Your best perks in Warzone
  • A proper labeling of the loadouts

Additionally, you should coordinate with your teammates to share equipment. A large part of the loadouts here, for example, relies on the heartbeat sensor. This tactical item does not need to be carried by everyone in the team, but you should ensure that someone has it with them.

Definitely make use of the “Rename” function for the loadouts. This way, you always have an overview of what is included in the builds – this is especially helpful in stressful situations.

Your main loadout

When do I get this loadout? If your round start goes really well and you have already gathered enough cash before the first free loadout package to grab the $10,000 box, then choose your main loadout. This way you immediately have your best equipment and can also get the important perk “Ghost” with the first free package.

What goes in there? In this loadout, you pack what you believe to be the strongest equipment that you handle best in Warzone. This overkill loadout should be obtained early in a round to fully equip yourself.

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Main loadout equipment

  • All-round weapon
  • Sniper rifle
  • Perks: KRD / Overkill / Eager
  • C4 & heartbeat sensor

Weapon recommendations

  • CR-56 AMAX – A bit wobbly, but dealing a lot of damage
  • Kilo 141 – Nice and stable, but less damage
  • AX-50 – High aim stability possible with attachments
  • Kar 98k – Fast sniper rifle with high bullet speed, but hits must hit (chest/head)

Splitting the main loadout – 2x Ghost

When do I get this loadout? Take this when you are standing in front of a supply box and the second one is not yet in sight. For example, if you have already gone through the Gulag before the first free box and landed back with your buddies. Here you can choose whether you want to grab a modded sniper or prefer to rely on your all-round weapon. Make really 2 loadouts here – this way you have the option of sniper and all-round rifle during the match.

What goes in there? Here you can pack your weapons from the main loadout and so to speak split it up. Grab a stable alternative for the all-round weapon, as you can replace the missing sniper rifle. Otherwise, do everything as in the main loadout, except that you pack the perk “Ghost” instead of “Overkill”. Grab a rocket launcher as secondary weapon. If you don’t know which suits you best, you can find everything about the RPGs in Warzone here.

Equipment of the Ghost loadouts

  • All-round weapon or sniper rifle
  • Rocket launcher
  • Perks: Cold-Blooded or KRD / Ghost / Eager
  • C4 & heartbeat sensor

Weapon recommendations

  • Bruen Mk9 – Stable LMG that works like an assault rifle
  • FiNN LMG – A bit slower, but very stable
  • HDR – Shoots slower, but is a bit quicker to aim than AX-50
  • PILA rocket launcher – Allows shots with and without aiming

A panic loadout

When do I get this loadout? As the name suggests, this loadout needs to be quick. You are poorly equipped, come to a box, and know that enemies are around you. To still have a chance, you need a stable all-round weapon, a powerful SMG, and a bunch of ammunition – the weapon attachment “Fully Loaded” makes it possible.

What goes in there? Here again, you rely on “Overkill” so that you can shoot with 2 guns around you. Choose the extra “Fully Loaded” in the weapon attachment slots. This way, you will expand your ammunition reserve in the respective category and you do not have to settle for the meager few bullets that normally come with the weapons.

For your all-round weapon, choose the Grau 5.56 or the M13 to easily equip the “Fully Loaded” extra. The Grau does not need a sight, and the M13 does not need a foregrip. For a secondary weapon, grab an MP or shotgun.

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Panic loadout equipment

  • All-round weapon with “Fully Loaded”
  • MP or shotgun with “Fully Loaded”
  • Perks: KRD / Overkill / Eager
  • C4 & heartbeat sensor

Weapon recommendations

  • Grau 5.56 – Fast, stable & versatile assault rifle
  • M13 – A bit weaker than the Grau, but high range & stability
  • MP5 – The strongest SMG in CoD MW also helps in Warzone
  • MP7 – Less damage than MP5, but 60-round magazine possible
  • R9-0 – A fire-breathing monster with dragon breath rounds

The endgame loadout

When do I get this loadout? As the last circles slowly close, you get another free loadout box and that’s exactly what your endgame loadout is for. Actually, everything is already set, but depending on the endgame area, you can still gain benefits with certain perks. You can switch to “Tracker” to track nearby enemies.

What goes in there? Depending on how you set up your first loadouts, you should build your endgame loadout. If you tend to need a sniper rifle at the end, then include it. If you prefer using claymores in the last fight – take them with you! It’s important here that you choose your perks as you prefer and pack “Ghost” so that the heartbeat sensors of the enemies cannot detect you.

A Stim can help you in the fight with the gas. After each use, your health is fully restored, giving you another 12 seconds in the gas. This can make all the difference in the endgame. Here you can find all information about gas, gas masks, and the circle.

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Endgame loadout equipment

  • All-round weapon / sniper / SMG
  • Rocket launcher
  • Perks: KRD / Ghost / Tracker
  • C4 & Stim

Weapon recommendations

  • M4A1 – Easy to control and deals decent damage
  • Strela rocket launcher – Extremely precise rockets for enemies behind cover
  • Your favorite weapon for the final fight

The buddy loadouts

When do I get this loadout? As a small bonus, you can bring a buddy loadout. If one of your teammates is freshly out of the Gulag and needs a second weapon, or maybe is a newbie and hasn’t leveled up the best weapons yet, you can stick a strong gun into the colleague’s equipment.

What goes in there? You can ask your team beforehand what they would like in it. Since the Kilo 141 is currently very strong in Warzone and this assault rifle is available right at the beginning, rather insert a sniper rifle. For the perks, you need your preferred selection, but for primary & tactical equipment, you can also take something else. If you want to stick with the classics C4 and heartbeat sensor, just pick them up off the ground again.

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Buddy loadouts equipment

  • Strong all-round weapon or sniper rifle
  • Rocket launcher
  • Your desired perks
  • Claymore & smoke grenade

Weapon recommendations

Additional loadouts make you more flexible

The more loadouts you prepare, the better you can respond to specific situations. Loadouts for roles that support a particular play style are also conceivable:

  • Medic – With the perk “Revive” and smoke grenades for better reviving
  • Vehicle Crusher – Always have a rocket launcher on hand and the Rytec sniper with explosive ammunition
  • Scout – Thermal sight and spotter scope to ensure you don’t miss anything

Try things out and support your team in unconventional ways. A medic can secure your retreat and revive faster, bringing a significant advantage in Warzone. You can also coordinate among yourselves who takes on which task. Here you can find a tactic guide for 3-player teams with loadouts and weapon setups.

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Fashion Week in Pokémon GO has started – 3 things you should take advantage of

The Fashion Week in Pokémon GO has started! It brings a total of 4 new Shinies and new quests. We give you an overview.

What kind of event is this? The event around the Fashion Week in Pokémon GO started on October 2nd at 5:00 PM. It runs until October 8th at 7:00 AM German time.

During this time, shiny hunters can go wild. There are a total of 5 new Shinies to catch and exciting quests.

The highlights of the Fashion Event in Pokémon GO

These are the new Shinies: Shiny Zirpurze was already announced. The Pokémon is now appearing for the first time in its shiny form. You can find it more frequently in the wild currently.

Pokémon GO Zirpurze Shiny Zirpeise Shiny

Additionally, there are 3 new Shinies in costumes. You could catch them in their normal form as Shiny before, but now also as costumed Pokémon:

  • Glibunkel with an upside-down cap
  • Sheinux with a top hat
  • Kussilla with a bow

Kirlia does not seem to have a shiny with a top hat. At least there have been no reports from players about that so far.

You should definitely go on a shiny hunt. The costumed Pokémon will be especially rare after the event ends, as they could only be caught during this week. As Shinies, they will be even rarer.

If you are not particularly into costumed Pokémon, you can still trade the Shinies. They are likely to be very popular among shiny collectors.

These are the quests available: There are a total of 4 field researches that you can complete only this week. They include:

  • Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
    • Reward: Encounter with a Kussilla with a bow (can be shiny)
  • Hatch an egg
    • Reward: Encounter with a Kussilla with a bow (can be shiny)
  • Take 3 snapshots
    • Reward: a silver Pinap Berry
  • Battle in a raid
    • Reward: 8 Poké Balls

Especially the tasks with Kussilla are worthwhile. The quest with the PokéStops and Gyms is particularly quick to complete and should always be taken.

But the task around the silver Pinap Berry is also worthwhile. It is one of the rarest items in the game and is worth it.

Pokémon GO Silver Pinap Berry

These are the spawns: In the wild, you can catch a lot of different Pokémon. Particularly worthwhile among them are Burmy, Zirpurze and Glibunkel with a cap. They can all be shiny. Burmy is quite rare outside of events, and the other two specimens are new as shinies in the game. So, the hunt is worth it.

Otherwise, there is still a lot going on in October. Niantic has already announced the next celebrations this month with the Autumn Event.

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Borderlands 3 introduces a game mode like Battle Royale – Here’s what we know

Borderlands 3 is introducing a new mode in its second content year after the launch. This stand-alone game mode will be called Arms Race and will mainly revolve around weapons.

Borderlands 3 has been on the market for a year now and has released its first 4 DLCs. Recently, there was the crazy story about the Psycho Krieg. But what will happen next with the colorful, over-the-top shooting action?

In an interview with GameSpot, studio head Randy Pitchford and creative director Graeme Timmins talked about the upcoming plans for Borderlands 3. Timmins is particularly concerned about the many weapons in the game. After all, there are countless of them, but most are worthless and aren’t even picked up.

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The Psycho Krieg was the star in the last DLC for Borderlands 3.

New Game Mode with Weapons and a Touch of Battle Royale Flair

What is this game mode about? Thus, the developers are planning a new mode called Arms Race. This stand-alone mode takes place on an isolated island. That feels a lot like Battle Royale and Randy Pitchford also mentioned that fans of Call of Duty: Warzone and other Battle Royale games should definitely find enjoyment here.

“But it’s not a Battle Royale game,” Pitchford added directly. Rather, the focus is on the many weapons in the game. Timmins said: “Our goal with Arms Race is to make the gun game in our ‘game of millions of weapons’ really significant.

When is the new mode coming? Timmins would have liked to talk longer about the Arms Race mode in the interview, but he isn’t allowed to. They want to reveal more about it later in October 2020. When exactly the mode will come is still unclear. However, it should be released sometime in 2020.

This is how the new mode could play out in the game

So far, we only know that it is a stand-alone mode, that it plays on a deserted island, and that weapons play a big role. Since, according to Pitchford, it will not be a Battle Royale, it could be a kind of competitive PvEvP game like The Cycle.

There, the main goal is to collect loot and defend against the monsters in the surrounding area. Those who collect enough in the end win and if they want, they can also attack the competition. I think it’s quite possible that Borderlands 3 will take a similar approach with Arms Race. We’ll learn more in October.

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Borderlands 3 focuses on new content exclusively through new stories, game modes, and skill trees for the existing characters. However, what will still be missing are new Vault Hunters. Why that is, you can find out here in our article on this topic at MeinMMO.

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CoD Warzone has a new OP weapon – How powerful is the new sniper

In Call of Duty: Warzone introduced the new sniper rifle SP-R 208 with Season 6. The new weapon is incredibly fun – because it is excessively strong. Read here what makes the weapon so amazing.

What kind of weapon is this? It is the sniper rifle SP-R 208. This weapon from Season 6 has everything that fans of precise sniper weapons desire:

  • High damage
  • Good mobility
  • Good rate of fire
  • Minimal bullet drop and high projectile speed

The weapon has practically no disadvantages. Even in its basic version, a good body shot can completely dismantle armor. With upgrades, such as a 26-inch barrel and a .337 Lapua magazine, the weapon becomes really formidable. Then you can easily get one-kill headshots.

Unlike other snipers that can do the same, it is much easier with the SP-R 208, because the weapon has virtually no bullet drop, and the bullets travel between 40 and 50 meters so fast that the weapon is almost a hitscan gun. You take aim at the opponent and pull the trigger. Boom, hit. Leading is hardly necessary, that’s how fast the bullets fly.

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NICKMERCS also finds the new weapon very impressive.

Players love and hate the new weapon

Here’s how the weapon is received: Those roaming around in the Warzone right now should see the SP-R 208 more often than they would like. This is also because the weapon is immediately available when you purchase the more expensive version of the Battle Pass for Season 6.

Currently, sniping is going in full swing, and people are taking each other down with the new weapon. There are two camps. Some love the weapon because it’s just fun:

  • Mookachalupa: “I grinded it overnight with my buddy and unlocked everything for it. I used it in Warzone and was worried that it has super slow speed, but we were wrong. It feels faster than the HDR, almost hitscan without bullet drop, once you have 338 Lapua, a long barrel, and Mono.
  • HermsonSwitch: “Almost every sniper is pointless compared to it. Better ADS, reload, damage, and rate of fire compared to the Kar with higher projectile speed than the HDR with 0 bullet drop. It’s the best of both worlds and then some. It’s terrifyingly good, and I love it.”

On the other hand, some players find it no fun at all and want a nerf:

  • SirBumbles: “This weapon and the AS VAL are way too good (more than the Finn was). Right now, I just can’t imagine having much fun in the game (I’ve already had enough grief from the KAR), so I will probably uninstall the game in mid-October. If they nerf it, I might leave the game installed a little longer to grind through the season as much as possible.”
  • Shinrahunter: “It seriously needs to be evaluated. Is it a sniper? A shotgun? An ‘Instant-Win-the-Gunfight’ button? Every lobby is currently full of it, and it has sucked all the fun out of the game. If the majority of players in every lobby choose to use this one weapon, that is certainly a sign that it needs to be nerfed.”

It will be interesting to see what the developers decide in this case. Currently, many are playing with this weapon, and the game balance is certainly not optimal anymore. If you still enjoy fighting with sniper weapons and need to prove yourself with other firearms in case of a nerf, consider our eight tips for handling sniper rifles.

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Leak shows PS5 startup sequence – Hundreds of fans discuss credibility

A leak about the PS5’s startup sequence has appeared in the PlayStation 5 subreddit. This is widely discussed, and many players also believe in its authenticity.

What exactly does the leak show? It has appeared on several platforms. Often, it has already been deleted, but it is still available on reddit.

Several exciting things are shown:

New leak sparks discussion in the community

This is the leak: We are embedding the reddit video here. It was uploaded 6 hours ago and has so far received 1,600 upvotes (as of October 3rd at 10:00 AM)

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What is so special about the leak? It shows several things that have not been seen before. The black version of the controller is already a surprise, as Sony has so far promoted the white version.

Until now, the startup sequence of the PS5 has not been seen either. There have only been fan concepts.

What is the validity of the leak? This is currently a major topic of discussion. Many players believe the leak, but there are also many questions:

  • Sheown0608 comments: “The controller seems to have its blue light on before pressing the PS button or before we hear the PS5 beep. It could just be a lag. I don’t know… it’s weird”
  • Raivos writes: “I’m skeptical, especially because the video looks damn similar to that concept of the startup sequence. (the user links to a YouTube video with a similar appearance)”
  • RayShoesmith notes: “Funny how all these videos end before the actual user interface is shown.”

The reddit user BewareOfBlond also notes that it seems quite strange that loud music plays in the background during such an important leak.

Here’s what you should keep in mind: You should definitely take the leak with caution. After all, there are no official announcements from Sony yet.

One thing the leak clearly shows: Fans are eager for more information about the console. You can find more information here:

PS5: Will it be possible to pre-order again soon? A glimmer of hope for the 3rd wave

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Pokémon GO celebrates Niantic’s birthday tomorrow – You will receive these gifts

Pokémon GO has surprisingly announced a birthday party for Niantic! However, you will receive the gifts, and a small event is already taking place tomorrow.

When do the celebrations start? Niantic has a birthday tomorrow, on October 4th. The event also starts that day. It runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. It lasts just as long as a Community Day.

During the 6 hours, you will receive several great gifts that are worth it.

Niantic showers trainers with gifts

These bonuses are available: In the 6 hours, you can benefit from numerous bonuses. These include:

  • Lucky Eggs last twice as long
  • Incense lasts twice as long
  • Double XP for catching Pokémon
  • Double XP for hatching Pokémon
  • Hatch distance is halved for eggs that are placed in incubators during the event
  • Team Rocket balloons appear more frequently
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Rocket balloons are appearing more frequently.

This special research is available: The highlight of the celebration is the special research. You will receive several items completely for free.

Through the research, you can get items like incense, incubators, lucky eggs, fast and charge TMs, and star pieces for free.

The exact nature of this research is not known. We will introduce the research to you tomorrow at MeinMMO.

This gift is also available: Starting today, on October 3rd, there is a box in the in-game shop for one PokéCoin. It contains 30 Ultra Balls.

You should secure the box because Ultra Balls are always useful in Pokémon GO. After all, they are the strongest balls in the game.

Is the event worth it? Absolutely! The special research alone brings you numerous items that would otherwise cost several euros in the in-game shop.

In addition, there are numerous other bonuses that you can collect during the 6 hours. You should go out and make use of this time. The Mode Event in Pokémon GO is currently ongoing as well – so you can combine them.

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Destiny 2: You should get the Halloween weapons right now – Here’s how it works

In Destiny 2, you can already get the two event weapons from the Festival of the Lost 2020 from the collection. MyMMO explains why you should act quickly.

Here’s what you should do now: Next week, on October 6th, the Halloween event Festival of the Lost 2020 will start in Destiny 2. But before you grab treats or tricks and fight through the pitch-black haunted forest, you should get the two event weapons right now.

Get “Horror Story” and “BrayTech Werewolf” comfortably from the collection today.

What’s in it for you? Here’s why it’s worth securing the weapons before the event starts:

  • They come with extremely strong rolls from the collection (we will go into this further below)
  • Both guns are directly level 10 masterworks
  • The infusion cap is at 1360 – you can use them throughout the next year in endgame

Only during the Festival of the Lost can you hunt for “Horror Story” and “BrayTech Werewolf” with random rolls. The two variants that you can secure now should already look very much like a God Roll for many.

We don’t know if as soon as the Spook Fest starts, the trick with the collection will still work – in other words, whether you will still have access to these rolls or be dependent on your drop luck.

During Halloween, the Guardians dress up and hunt nightmares

Of course, you can only pull both weapons from the collection in the updated version if you earned the original models from 2018 or 2019 during Halloween.

What the infusion cap means and why the Guardians will soon need to stock up on new weapons like the two event rifles, you can read here:

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What rolls do the event weapons have in the collection?

The rolls of the two auto rifles are geared towards PvE with their damage increases. Additionally, both weapons handle more smoothly the more you shoot, due to the perks.

You can get Horror Story like this:

  • Sight: Clean Shot OV or Red Dot 2 MOA
  • Magazine: Extended Magazine
  • Perk 1: Zen Moment
  • Perk 2: Rampage
  • Masterwork: Reload Speed
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You can get BrayTech Werewolf like this:

  • Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
  • Magazine: Armor-Piercing Rounds
  • Zen Moment
  • Multikill Clip
  • Masterwork: Range
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Is there a new event weapon in 2020? In the past years, a brand new legendary weapon was introduced during the Festival of the Lost. This year, it seems very much like we won’t be adding to the collection.

The Halloween event has been extensively introduced, and even in the hard rock music video (trailer), no unfamiliar firearm could be identified. Whether there will be a surprising exotic quest like in 2018, we currently doubt strongly.

The reason for the weapon scarcity is likely that Beyond Light was delayed with all its content. The festival was actually supposed to take place when we could already enjoy the long-awaited DLC.

Will you grab the two masterwork variants of the event auto rifles? Which combinations would you recommend as a God Roll? Let us know in the comments.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – Location and offer on 02.10.

In Destiny 2 today, on October 2nd, the mysterious merchant Xur shows up and brings his exotic goods. But where can you find him and what items does he sell? Here you can find all information about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend. 

What’s happening in Destiny 2? Currently, the Guardians can enjoy the October Iron Banner and generally rack up triple experience points in the Crucible.

In addition, the Halloween event “Festival of the Lost 2020” is coming soon, which is supposed to sweeten the waiting time until the big expansion Beyond Light with a spooky flair. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming event:

It’s also exciting that console players of Destiny 2 will soon be able to enjoy shorter loading times, which PC Guardians rave about. However, only on the new consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

But first, today Xur is here, and we will take a closer look at his inventory.

All info on Xur on October 2, 2020 – PS4, PC, Xbox One, Google Stadia

This is Xur’s time: At 7:00 PM, Xur will appear today on any planet. There he will sell his exotic goods until he disappears with the Weekly Reset on October 6 at 7:00 PM.

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What does Xur have for the Guardians?

What does Xur have on offer? Does Xur bring strong gear this time? Or perhaps even a sought-after weapon exotic?

We’ll take a look at his inventory together and let you know what the mysterious one has on offer this weekend.

Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend

The position of Xur: You can find the noodle face this weekend on Io in the area “The Giant’s Scar”.

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Xur’s current location on Io

Xur’s inventory from October 2 to October 6 – All exotics in overview

Weapon: Hard Light – Auto rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Titan: Mask of the Quiet One – Helmet for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +7
  • Resilience: +19
  • Recovery: +6
  • Discipline: +7
  • Intellect: +14
  • Strength: +9
  • Total: 62

Hunter: Ophidia Spathe – Chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +12
  • Resilience: +12
  • Recovery: +10
  • Discipline: +7
  • Intellect: +16
  • Strength: +7
  • Total: 64

Warlock: Skull of Dire Ahamkara – Helmet for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +10
  • Resilience: +7
  • Recovery: +16
  • Discipline: +13
  • Intellect: +9
  • Strength: +9
  • Total: 64

Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards 

Five of Swords, the free challenge card to customize the Nightfall strike 

Invitation of the Nine for 9 Legendary Shards, if not completed yet

Trials of Osiris from October 2 – October 6

Which map is active? The Trials this week will be held on the map “Convergence”.

The current Trials map “Convergence”

When do the Trials run? The Trials begin today, October 2, at 7:00 PM and end with the Weekly Reset, on October 6 at 7:00 PM.

More info about the Trials of Osiris: Everything you need to know about the Trials has been summarized here for you.

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7 Beginner Tips for Genshin Impact that I wish I had known before

Genshin Impact currently fascinates numerous players. Some things can be confusing, though. We show you 7 tips for newcomers that aren’t immediately obvious but should definitely be considered.

This is Genshin Impact: The co-op RPG launched on September 28 and has since become a hit. Aside from the long download times, which can be shortened with tricks, Genshin Impact receives a lot of positive feedback.

You walk through a vast world and can explore everything – alternatively, you can also play the story and unlock characters with whom you can later fight hordes of enemies.

A lot is already explained through the numerous tutorials in the game, but some things aren’t mentioned. We show you 7 tips so you can start off strong right from the beginning.

We updated the article on October 3 and mainly revised the points regarding the characters and the gacha system. There were still inconsistencies in using the characters at the beginning and obtaining 4- or 5-star characters or weapons.

Adventure Rank, World Rank, and Character Rank – What’s Important?

There are 3 important ranks in Genshin Impact that you should remember. They include:

  • Adventure Rank
  • World Rank
  • Character Rank
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Your characters each have their own levels.

What is the Adventure Rank? You can compare it to the account level. The adventure rank in Genshin Impact is important because it unlocks numerous things in the game. The most important levels are:

  • Rank 10: From here you can exchange star dust for items at the Adventure Guild
  • Rank 12: This gives you daily changing quests from the Adventure Guild
  • Rank 16: Multiplayer is unlocked – you can play with friends together
  • Rank 20: You gain access to the Battle Pass

You can increase the Adventure Rank through almost all actions in the game. Missions and bosses give you points for rank progression – but even just exploring gives points.

What is the World Rank? You can increase the World Rank through special missions at adventure levels 20, 25, and 30.

Through these missions, you can unlock better rewards and increase the maximum of the Adventure Rank. However, you will also encounter stronger enemies.

What is the Character Rank? Each character in Genshin Impact has its own rank. You can increase this by using scrolls from chests.

The higher the rank, the better your fighter will perform against even stronger enemies.

Level Up Your Characters Wisely

What you should consider: As you progress through the story, you unlock some characters, each of whom plays differently. The temptation is great to play with and level every character.

However, especially at the beginning of the game, you should be cautious. Don’t waste too many resources on characters you aren’t actually using.

We recommend that you initially level up a little and discover the different characters. Only after you’ve unlocked a few characters and gathered enough resources should you start leveling up characters.

For that, you can take a look at our tier list for Genshin Impact. There we show you the best fighters. Try out various fighters, and when you feel confident, you can invest.

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Collect Everything You Can Find

What you need to know: In Genshin Impact, there is a bag limit of 30,000. You have plenty of space to collect items, so especially at the beginning, you don’t need to worry about space.

You should collect all these items, as each item can be effectively utilized or exchanged for better items. So, don’t worry about whether you need the item you’ve collected or not – just collect it and later exchange it for something useful.

Collect Anemoculus: An important item is Anemoculus. They are marked on the map as stars and should be collected by you.

You can then offer them at statues scattered across the map to receive strong bonuses.

We have already presented a map showing you a total of 65 positions of the Anemoculus.

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Elements Can Be Combined – What Does That Bring?

What you should know about the elements: Each character is assigned a specific element. This gives the character different attacks.

Not only the element itself is important. You can also combine elements. If your team, which always consists of 4 characters, contains different elements, it triggers a combination.

These combinations have various effects. Sometimes they impact enemies, and sometimes you will become stronger from them.

The following combinations exist:

  • In Flames: Pyro + Dendro
  • Crystallization: Geo + Cryo/Electro/Hydro/Pyro
  • Electro-Charged: Electro + Hydro
  • Frozen: Cryo + Hydro
  • Melt: Cryo + Pyro
  • Superconduct: Cryo + Electro
  • Overloaded: Electro + Pyro
  • Vaporize: Hydro + Pyro
  • Swirl: Anemo + Cryo/Electro/Hydro/Pyro

Team-Building Is Complicated – Here’s How to Do It

What makes it difficult: Anyone aiming to build a really strong team must first experiment properly. There are plenty of factors you need to consider.

It starts with the basic strength of the characters, extends to the reactions of the different elements, and includes the strengths and weaknesses of the enemies.

Genshin Impact best teams

This is how to build a team right in Genshin Impact: The most important factor is that you can handle the characters well. A character can be very strong, but if you can’t fight well with them, it doesn’t help. So try different teams.

Once you have assembled a good team, you should stick with it.

We’ve already created a detailed guide for you on how to build your team correctly and what the best teams in Genshin Impact are.

What you should know about characters: Typically, heroes and weapons at level 5 are the best you can get. However, you should also collect artifacts, because they make your character really strong.

Don’t Neglect the Story

What is important about the story: In Genshin Impact, there is much to discover, but you shouldn’t just wander around and defeat enemies. Play the story as well, because you get some useful things from it.

Through the story, you can unlock several characters that are really strong. You should definitely secure these. Additionally, there are numerous rewards that will help you level up.

The open world is also full of adventures, but you shouldn’t forget about the story.

Save for Destiny Items

What you need to know about the gacha system: Now it gets a bit complicated. While you can unlock many things in Genshin Impact, some things, like strong characters, are only available when you wish for them. This includes characters and weapons of levels 4 and 5 – these are often only obtainable through the gacha system. There are also characters through events, and weapons up to level 4 can be crafted.

Through this wishing, you randomly receive a character or weapon. However, this wishing only works if you have destiny items. You obtain these items through primogems, and primogems can be acquired through creation crystals.

This means that primarily the creation crystals are interesting for you. You can buy these in the shop or earn them through in-game actions. However, you can also find primogems in the game, for instance, in chests or as rewards.

In many corners of the game, you’ll be encouraged to spend your creation crystals. However, you shouldn’t do that; instead, it’s better to save these crystals. You need 64 destiny crystals to wish once – alternatively, it’s also possible for 160 primogems.

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Some characters are only available in Genshin Impact through the gacha system.

What you need to keep in mind: Genshin Impact is completely free to play, but it offers a gacha system where you can acquire characters randomly. Some characters are extremely rare. So don’t count on getting all characters without spending real money.

While you can unlock everything without spending money, it also requires a lot of luck and time. The odds of getting a level 5 character are frighteningly low.

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FIFA 21: Drag Back was the strongest trick in FIFA 20 – Here’s how it works now

In FIFA 21, the Drag Back, which involves pulling the ball back and quickly running in another direction, still works well. However, the controls have changed since FIFA 20.

What is the Drag Back? Especially in FIFA 20, the Drag Back trick was one of the most important and effective tricks on the field. The player simply pulls the ball back and changes their running direction with the ball.

Because it is difficult to predict when a player will use the trick and in which direction they will move, it is hard to defend against. In the new stadiums of FIFA 21, you’ll quickly become a star with this move.

The trick can be executed quickly and works in all directions. Already at the release of FIFA 21, the community was discussing the trick.

What is the purpose of the Drag Back?

  • This trick is effective in putting you in a good scoring position.
  • With the Drag Back, you can make opponents run into empty space or tackle mistakenly.
  • You can turn with the ball in tight spaces, giving your attack a new direction.

Guide to the Drag Back in FIFA 21

The button combination: To perform the Drag Back, you first press L1 + R1 simultaneously. While holding both buttons, move the analog stick in the opposite direction of your current running direction. So “backwards.” Your player will pull the ball back as a result.

Next, push the stick in the new direction you want to continue running.

In the example, we will show you how this works:

  • L1 + R1
    • Press both buttons together and hold them down
  • Stick backwards
    • Now move the stick in the opposite direction of your current running direction to pull the ball back (if you’re running right, pull the stick left)
  • Stick in new direction
    • Now move the stick in the new direction that you want to continue running through the trick. If you simply hold the stick in the backward direction, your player will perform a 180-degree turn.
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In the video by Y5K, you see the Drag Back in action

How effective is the Drag Back in FIFA 21? Recently, the Drag Back was still one of the most important tricks in FIFA 20 that one should master. However, a lot has changed in FIFA 21, and the developers have also adjusted dribbling.

We spoke with professionals Benny Ratzlaff and Cihan Yasarlar from MeinMMO even before the release about 6 things that FIFA 21 does differently. We talked about the tricks, and Benny explained: “The Drag Back has become much harder. The [tricks] are not as effective as they were this year.”

According to the professionals’ assessments and our experiences with FIFA 21 on MeinMMO, the Drag Back is not as strong as it was in FIFA 20.

The Agile Dribbling, which you now use with the “old Drag Back button” R1, seems to have become more important. This keeps the ball glued to your foot, allowing you to outplay opponents offensively. Agile Dribbling is also excellent for preparing passes.

Did you leave an opponent standing with the trick and then scored a goal? Then use one of the new celebrations from FIFA 21 to crown the action.

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Conqueror’s Blade brings the first new region since release – How it significantly changes the MMO

In October, Season 5 of the free MMO Conqueror’s Blade (PC, Free2Play) will start. It will bring a completely new region to the game. Particularly interesting is that two old regions will be closed to make the game, which is currently popular on Steam, even more competitive.

What happens in Season 5 exactly? On October 13, the new season begins in Conqueror’s Blade, bringing the region Anadolou into play. This is the first new region since release and tells the story of the rise of the Sultanate of Anadolou.

With this region come new cities, including the new capital Reginopolis, which has already been introduced as a siege map with Season 4.

In addition, the following changes will occur:

  • With the new region, new units come into play, originating from Anadolou
  • The two regions Maoyng and Ostaria will be removed
  • There will be new unit challenges for the militia of Zykalia, which all players can unlock
  • New territorial wars will take place
  • A new Battle Pass with over 100 rewards will be introduced

Additionally, Halloween will fall within the current season. Spectacular events and activities are expected for players, but detailed information is not yet available.

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Changes to the regions are meant to bring new momentum

What exactly is happening with the regions? Currently, there are 4 regions in Conqueror’s Blade that fight in the open world: Ungverija, Liangyun, Maoyang, and Ostaria.

The last two regions will be removed with the upcoming update, leaving only the first two as starter regions for existing and new accounts. Players will be able to enter the new region Anadolou only during the season.

Why is this change so interesting? The removal of two regions will drastically change the territorial battles in Conqueror’s Blade. Until now, 4 factions have been fighting over 5 zones (the borderlands in the middle), but now only 2 or later 3 regions will compete for 4 zones.

This is expected to play a significant role, especially in America, as some regions will be significantly outnumbered and dominated by the others (via reddit).

With the adjustments, the map and the wars in general will also change, as Project Coordinator Nikita Hetherington revealed to MeinMMO:

  • In Phase 1 of the wars, Ungverija and Liangyun will fight in their territories.
  • In Phase 2, battles will take place in the borderlands and the new region Anadolou will open – this is expected to happen on October 20.
  • In Phase 3, battles will occur in all regions
  • In Phase 4, the capitals in Ungverija and Liangyun will be contested
  • In Phase 5, the battle will be for Reginopolis, the capital of Anadolou.

The new units: With Season 5, there are also new seasonal units that can be unlocked by everyone:

  • The Siphonarioi, empyrean seafarers, value flame throwers.
  • Another unit utilizes explosive hand projectiles and belongs to the militia of Zykalia – they will appear on October 13.
  • The last new unit works with spears and belongs to the brotherhood of Symmachoi – they are expected to be unlocked on October 27.

With Season 3, a new class, the Warhammer, was introduced. So if you haven’t checked the MMO for a while, you should take a look at Season 5 for that reason.

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One of the new units in Season 5.

Conqueror’s Blade remains strong on Steam

How is Conqueror’s Blade doing currently? Due to the coronavirus, many countries faced restrictions. These led to many MMOs gaining player numbers. Conqueror’s Blade was also among them.

In April and May 2020, the medieval MMO averaged 3,194 and 3,353 players respectively. Those were the strongest months, except for June 2019, when the game was officially made available for everyone.

However, even after the initial easing, the game did not drop completely. While the numbers went down in June and July, they skyrocketed again in August. There, an average of 4,433 players daily played Conqueror’s Blade.

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The player numbers on Steam (via SteamCharts).

In the Steam reviews, the MMO is also performing well. In the last 30 days, nearly 800 reviews were added, 78% of which were positive, which is 6% more than the overall rating. Some changes made in 2019, including new tutorials, balance adjustments, and fixes for technical issues, certainly had an influence on the positive comments.

By now, Conqueror’s Blade has found a good and consistent rhythm with regular seasons that continually introduce new units, rewards, and additional new game modes, classes, or, as in this case, a region.

If you want to play another MMO alongside Conqueror’s Blade, here is an overview of the online games that we at MeinMMO recommend for October 2020.

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Hearthstone: Blizzard responds to outcry and revises the Jaina skin

The outcry of the Hearthstone players has helped. Blizzard has promised to change and improve some of the problem skins.

What was the problem? The “Student Jaina” skin was sold for a short time as part of a special bundle. This was when her “Book of Heroes” was released, in which players could experience her backstory.

However, the skin did not meet what the players expected. New skins usually come with their own animations, emotes, and special voice lines. However, Student Jaina had none of this. As some players cynically point out, she was actually just an expensive GIF animation.

What will change now? In a forum post, Blizzard explained that the Jaina skin will be revised. It will, as expected, be provided with its own voice lines. This applies to both:

  • the greeting lines
  • the emotes
  • some special lines when playing special cards
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The Jaina pack was not well received by everyone.

Does this affect other heroes as well? Yes. The latest Uther skin for the Hallow’s End event was also rather disappointing for fans. This skin will also be given unique voice lines.

The same applies to all hero skins that are to be released through the “Book of Heroes” over the course of the coming year. They will all be retrofitted with their own lines to ensure they are of the same quality as other premium skins in Hearthstone.

There is currently no specific timeframe for the change. However, they want to do it as soon as possible, once enough time has passed to record the voiceovers with the corresponding voice actors.

Hearthstone Jaina Attack on Theramore

So it was worth the “complaining” this time. Another example that one should never give up. Although there are now criticisms that Blizzard should offer Jaina again in the shop. Because if one had known that she would be getting her own voice lines, then they might have considered the offer…

Do you think Blizzard’s concession here is good and sensible? How do you like the Jaina skin so far?

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Monster Hunter World: The final update brings the most powerful armor of all time

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (MHW) has received its last title update. With it came Fatalis and its armor, which can be considered a real game-changer.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne brought its 5th and final title update on October 1st. Among them were again some new features, such as a time-limited event with the battle-hardened Velkhana.

Additionally, all Master Rank armors are now available as decorations, allowing you to focus even more on style-hunting. However, the most brutal achievement is the armor you can obtain from the new dragon Fatalis.

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You must defeat this comrade for the armor

Fatalis brings a grand finale

The final update brings the powerful dragon Fatalis to the ranks of monsters in Iceborne. However, first you will meet an old acquaintance – Alatreon. You must defeat him, but fortunately the battle is somewhat easier than it usually is.

Once you have defeated him, more cutscenes will follow that provide goosebumps and evoke beautiful memories of the early days. However, we don’t want to reveal too much at this point. Ultimately, you will have to defeat Fatalis.

The fight against Fatalis: As expected, Fatalis will bombard you with dangerous fire attacks. In addition, his speed means you must also be wary of his tail and claws.

When Fatalis flies, you can shoot at him with a cannon that resembles a machine gun. You also have a dragon spear at your disposal. When the dragon initiates its massive flame attack, you need to leave a gate open and take cover behind it. More about the fight and an initial assessment of the difficulty can be seen in Rurikhan’s video:

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Otherwise, you can mount Fatalis by using your clutch claw and then beat him up. Your claw has also gained strength thanks to title update 5. You can now wound him more easily and longer, depending on your weapon.

Once you have defeated the dragon, you can look at the almost ridiculously powerful reward.

The Fatalis armor with nearly limitless flexibility

Here are the skills: As you are used to, you can unlock a new armor set with Fatalis. It comes again in an Alpha and a Beta version, with the former having more skills and the latter having more slots for decorations. The armor bonuses are as follows:

Fatalis α +:

  • Critical Eye 3x
  • Crafting 5x
  • Stun Resistance 3x
  • Blocking 3x
  • Weakness Exploit 3x
  • Invulnerability 3x

Fatalis β +:

  • Critical Eye 2x
  • Stun Resistance 3x
  • Weakness Exploit 2x
  • Invulnerability 2x
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Aside from the skills, the Fatalis armors also look really cool

This is how the set bonuses work: The most powerful aspect is probably not the skills themselves, but the set bonuses that activate when you wear two or four pieces:

  • 2 pieces – Removes the cap from all skill secrets.
  • 4 pieces – Grants Sharpness/Extra Shot. Additionally, 100 Health and Stamina in every fight and after KO.

With two Fatalis pieces, you can unlock the secrets of each skill earlier and equip them at higher levels without being bound by the respective number of set pieces. This gives you unprecedented flexibility in selecting your skills.

With four pieces, depending on your weapon, your sharpness loss is reduced or you save ammunition and coatings. The 100 Health and Stamina also eliminate the need for buff food like Mega Potions or rations.

Here is how it works with the decorations: The factor that gives you the most flexibility is likely the many slots. Each piece of Fatalis β + has three slots for level 4 jewels.

That makes a total of 15 slots for the largest decorations. You can of course also fill them with smaller ones and have free choice from your collection. You can see more about the individual set pieces in Arekkz Gaming’s video:

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Should everyone now have the armor? This doesn’t mean that in the future everyone will have to walk around with 5 pieces of Fatalis. Especially since the big set bonus is already available with 4 pieces. But the armor makes you incredibly flexible and opens up new avenues for your sets.

You can manage with two pieces and mix the various skill secrets as you wish. Or you take all pieces and fill them with your favorite decorations as you please.

Thus, Monster Hunter World concludes with a grand finale. However, there is even more in the update, on October 16th, a Halloween event will even come our way. This lures with even more decorative armors in which you can immediately enshroud your new Fatalis equipment.

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6 things you should know before buying FIFA 21

FIFA 21 is the latest installment of the classic soccer series. The official release on PS4, Xbox One, and PC is just around the corner. Here are some things you should know before buying.

When is the release? The official release of FIFA 21 is on October 9, but there is also the possibility of starting earlier. The exact dates are outlined below. Additionally, this article answers the following questions:

  • What does FIFA 21 include?
  • What multiplayer options are there?
  • How do the different editions differ?
  • What happens after the release of FIFA 21?

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1. What does FIFA 21 include?

This is FIFA 21: For years, the FIFA series has delivered exciting soccer matches on the pitch. Whether alone or with friends at home, online or offline: the various modes of the game offer many opportunities to unleash your soccer skills. There have also been adjustments to the gameplay, which introduces some new features.

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This year, there isn’t a new mode per se, but old modes have been partially revamped. There are plenty of innovations in FIFA 21. Here is an overview of the most important modes:

  • Kick-off mode: The simplest game mode. Here you can jump directly into matches with a team of your choice, against the AI or locally against friends. Fun modes like “Surprise Ball” or “No Rules” are also available here.
  • Ultimate Team: Here you can build your dream team and compete online against other players. Ultimate Team is the most important competitive mode in FIFA 21, with Division Rivals and Weekend League. This year, some innovations in FUT are present. This includes the ability to play online in co-op and build your own stadium.
  • Career mode: The career mode is arguably the most important offline mode. Here, you take over a club of your choice and lead it to the top of the soccer world over several in-game years. This involves developing talents, completing transfers, and planning the club’s daily operations. The career also has some innovations to offer: Here is our test of the career mode on MeinMMO.
  • VOLTA: Volta was newly introduced with FIFA 20 and shifts soccer back to the streets. Here you play on small fields, in backyards, or in special Volta stadiums with small teams. Last year, the mode struggled, but thanks to some innovations like the co-op feature Volta could be more exciting this year.
  • Pro Clubs: In Pro Clubs, you can team up online with your friends and create a club. You fill it with your own Virtual Pros – matches of up to 11 vs. 11 players are possible here. However, you can also start with fewer players, with the rest being controlled by the AI. Pro Clubs also received some innovations, which are supposed to improve the mode in FIFA 21.

2. When is the release of FIFA 21 and is there a demo?

Differences by version: The official release of FIFA 21 is on October 9, 2020. However, this only applies to the Standard edition. Depending on the edition, there are different start dates that will let you play FIFA 21 earlier.

  • The Champions Edition starts on October 6 with 3 days of early access.
  • The Ultimate Edition also starts on October 6.
  • For EA Play members, early access began on October 1, but is limited to 10 hours. Exception: EA Play Pro members can play unlimited from this date.

What about the demo? This year there is no demo for FIFA 21. The EA Play early access is thus the only way to get a glimpse of the game before October 6. Previously, there was a closed beta phase, which however led to changes in the game.

3. What about FIFA 21 for Xbox Series X and PS5?

This is how it looks on next-gen: FIFA 21 will also be released on next-gen consoles, but there is no official date for that yet. So far, EA Sports has always spoken of a release “sometime this year”.

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FIFA 21 receives a next-gen upgrade

The next-gen versions will get an upgrade over the old versions. Among other things, they offer:

Those who buy the versions for Xbox One or PS4 can upgrade to the new generation. We’ve summarized how the update to next-gen works here.

4. What multiplayer options are there?

This is how playing with friends looks: Overall, FIFA is a series that puts a lot of emphasis on playing with friends. The classic couch match is still possible, and you can continue to duel online.

However, there are a few improvements that primarily affect Ultimate Team and Volta.

  • In Ultimate Team you can now also play Division Rivals and Squad Battles online in co-op. This was previously only possible offline. There should be bonuses for both players, along with special tasks for duos.
  • In Volta, you can work together in the new co-op mode “Volta Teams”. There you can play a total of three players and take control of teams in 5v5 team play. This is somewhat similar to the Pro Clubs concept and was requested last year. Overall, Volta is supposed to provide more content.

5. How do the editions differ?

What editions are there? This year, there are three versions of FIFA 21. Here you can find the link with a detailed overview of the FIFA 21 editions with all bonuses. Below we briefly introduce the editions again:

FIFA 21 Standard Edition

What does the Standard Edition offer? The Standard Edition simply includes the complete game and gives you a few bonuses for FUT in case of a pre-order. Release is on October 9, and the edition costs €59.99 (on PC) or €69.99 (on Xbox One & PS4).

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FIFA 21 Champions Edition

What does the Champions Edition offer? The Champions Edition starts on October 6 and therefore offers 3 days of early access. It costs €79.99 (for PC) or €89.99 (for PS4 / Xbox One).

The Champions Edition also includes 12 rare gold packs and some bonuses for FUT with pre-order, as well as a world-class career mode talent. It is worthwhile if you want to start earlier and secure some packs.

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FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition

What does the Ultimate Edition offer? The Ultimate Edition also offers 3 days of early access and starts on October 6. It costs €89.99 (for PC) or €99.99 (PS4/Xbox One).

Additionally, the pre-order comes with a total of 24 rare gold packs for FUT (2 per week for 12 weeks), and further FUT bonuses. Pre-ordering by August 14 also included a special OTW card with the Ultimate Edition, though that period has passed.

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6. What happens after the release of FIFA 21?

This is how the FIFA season works: FIFA 21 will be constantly updated after release, which may change the game. There is no fixed schedule, but there have been various changes over the past few years.

These can affect gameplay and fix bugs. Especially in Ultimate Team and Volta, you can expect regular events that will introduce new player cards or cosmetics. There will be something new to see throughout the year.

To what extent new modes will be introduced into the game is still uncertain. In the past, a special World Cup mode or the Copa Libertadores update has been delivered. However, there is no official information about such updates yet.

If you want a glimpse of the game beforehand, you should check out our interview with two FIFA pros. The two have already explained what changes in gameplay in FIFA 21.

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WoW: Crazy – Small Player at Level 20 Takes Down Level 120 Characters

At level 20, you have no chance against players at level 120 in World of Warcraft. Or do you? This Frost Mage just takes them all apart.

The character level is a big deal in World of Warcraft. Typically, a player with a high level is overwhelmingly superior to a character with a low level. However, thanks to PvP scaling, there are some crazy effects. It is even possible for a character at level 20 to take down a colleague at level 120 in just a few seconds.

What happened? In his latest video, Rextroy has a little helper with him, namely a Frost Mage. This is a freshly created Void Elf, who – like all Allied Races – starts at level 20. Horde characters should only smile wearily at the threat, because it usually takes several minutes for a character at level 20 to defeat an enemy at level 120. Often it is even impossible because the hero at level 120 heals so drastically through passive effects that he cannot die.

But not in this case. In the following video, you can see how the little heroine at level 20 takes on enemies at level 120 and takes them apart. Poorly geared players die almost instantly, well-equipped players can hold out for a few seconds.

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How does it work? The trick is, as has been shown in many previous videos, the peculiar PvP scaling in World of Warcraft. This ensures that weak characters receive a boost. By combining various effects, however, this can be maximized to an absurd degree.

  • A friend (in this case, Rextroy) needs to have the “Unite and Stand” ability in his Azerite armor. This significantly increases the primary attribute of nearby teammates when the effect is triggered.
  • The trinket Mr. Greed from Drustvar. This increases a teammate’s haste by 990 for 15 seconds. For a level 20 character, that means 300% haste.
  • Low-level gear for level 20 that brings him to 16% versatility.
  • The talent “Lonely Winter” increases damage by an additional 25%.

The Frost Mage thus reaches nearly 8,000% bonus damage. Frostbolt has a casting time of only 0.75 seconds – that’s nearly as much as the global cooldown, allowing it to be “spammed” indefinitely.

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Frost Mage – the underestimated threat.

All together, this causes about 200,000 DPS to players at level 120. It only takes a few seconds to take down characters.

Does this work with all classes? No. The scaling seems to vary with all classes and abilities. Rextroy has only achieved such reliable results with the Frost Mage, as the Frostbolt and Blizzard showed the best results here. It remains to be seen how long this possibility will last – as Blizzard surely didn’t intend it this way.

What do you think of these and Rextroy’s other videos, in which he takes down about 20 players at once? Cool, what he discovers? Or is this clear exploiting of bugs?

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CoD Warzone: The currently most popular weapons and their setups

In Call of Duty: Warzone, there are dozens of different weapons with countless possible setups. A statistic now shows the weapons that are currently the most popular.

Where is the information from? It comes from the website “lootshare“. There are over 25,000 players registered on the site who have uploaded their loadouts. Of course, there are many more players in the Warzone, but the numbers here should provide a good cross-section.

The website only shows the data for the most popular weapons from the last 30 days. The developers regularly change the strengths of the weapons, so some guns become more or less popular over time.

Here we present the 3 most popular weapons from the last 30 days and show the players’ setups.

The most popular weapons are really strong

This is the first place: In first place is the Kilo 141. It is also represented in our ranking of the best weapons in the Warzone, but only as an alternative. The setup looks like this:

  • Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
  • Barrel: Singuard Arms 19.8″ Hider
  • Underbarrel: Command Grip
  • Ammo: 60-Round Magazine
  • Optic: VLK 3.0x Optic
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The most popular weapon in the Warzone is the Kilo 141.

This is the second place: In second place is the MP5, for which we already have a detailed guide. It is also regarded by us as the best submachine gun for the Warzone. Its setup looks like this:

  • Barrel: Suppressor (integrated Monolithic)
  • Stock: FTAC Folding
  • Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
  • Ammo: 45-Round Magazine
  • Laser: Tactical Laser

This is the third place: In third place is another assault rifle, namely the Grau 5.56. We have also shown you an OP setup. We will show you the setup:

  • Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
  • Barrel: Tempus 26.4″ Archangel
  • Underbarrel: Command Grip
  • Ammo: 60-Round Magazine
  • Laser: Tactical Laser
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The Grau is justifiably a popular weapon.

This can be said about the ranking: Generally, the 3 weapons are very strong guns for the Warzone. The players’ choice is therefore quite understandable.

But there are also many other weapons that are worth it in the Warzone. 3 pros have for example shown their loadouts for the Warzone. There you will also find other strong weapons.

Can you agree with the ranking? Are the weapons shown here also popular with you? Let us know in the comments.

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CoD MW & Warzone: “Over 200,000 cheaters banned – Players: There are many more”

The team from Infinity Ward states that more than 200,000 cheaters have been banned in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone . In the future, they want to secure even more. However, players continue to complain about issues with cheats.

How was this determined? Infinity Ward is responsible for the anti-cheat software in Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare. Since the game’s release, over 200,000 players have been banned for cheating. This includes the new wave of bans from this week, which also banned a popular streamer.

In shooters, cheaters bring ongoing problems. Aimbots ensure that players automatically hit the head or other body zones of opponents accurately. They do not have to aim themselves, sometimes not even pull the trigger – the aimbot can handle everything automatically.

Wallhacks are also popular. They allow players to see their opponents and other players through walls. This way, one knows who is waiting behind a door before opening it and in which direction to aim. Such software is unfair to “normal” players and results in bans in many games, including Call of Duty.

On Twitter, Infinity Ward explains: “We continue to implement additional security updates and provide new backend enforcement tools. Zero tolerance for cheating.” Even in July 2020, the developers appealed to players: Please do not cheat.

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“There are still ridiculously many,” say players

This is how players react: The tweet has already received over 2,800 comments on Twitter.

User @ Zarathos88 writes: “Yes, but there are still ridiculously many of them. Are you sure you are banning them? Ban them and then take away all their rights to play your game in any way. If they want to play again, they must buy the game again. There should be a console ban on consoles that applies to all users on the console.”

User @ MassTheGod writes: “I’m sure you know that they just have to create a new email address to cheat again.” It must be said that hardware bans are also distributed. Even with a new email address, one cannot just start again.

Another user shared a clip showing cheat software active in a match. This shows how cheaters play CoD:

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Others complain that among the 200,000 people, there are also “innocent” ones. User @ Preyforkevin writes: “I was banned from your game without cause. These false bans are a problem that you need to spend more time investigating. Zero tolerance is bullshit when you ban normal players in the same mix with cheaters.”

More on cheaters in Call of Duty:

Have you encountered cheaters in CoD Modern Warfare or Warzone? What are your experiences with them and Infinity Ward’s ban system? Do you feel that there are noticeably fewer hackers in the game, or are there still way too many?

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WoW postpones the release of Shadowlands – But what do you actually think about this?

Shadowlands is being delayed, the WoW expansion will come later. But what do the players actually think about this decision?

World of Warcraft Shadowlands has been delayed to an unknown date. Although the expansion is supposed to be released in 2020, a specific date is not known. But how has the community actually reacted to this announcement? We want to take a look at that.

How do players respond? Depending on where you look at the comments, there are different reactions to the announcement. In the World of Warcraft subreddit the delay is primarily viewed positively. It is often pointed out that the additional time could be helpful.

  • “Part of me is disappointed, another part is glad that they are taking it seriously. Basically, I am shocked that they actually delayed it. This is a big deal.”
  • “This is actually a positive sign from Blizzard. I am glad they are doing this.”
  • “Just do it right, Blizzard. The game needs a Shadowlands that is really good. In two years, no one will care if a great expansion was one or two months late.”

The post about the announcement of the delay has since received almost 16,000 upvotes and 93% of users like it.

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A hotly debated topic.

It looks different on wowhead, Facebook, or also in our user comments on MeinMMO. There, the opinions are mixed and often trend more negatively. For example:

  • “I hope the loud minority that has complained about everything is now satisfied.”
  • “It was clear. In times like these, one has much more time for such things and still doesn’t get it done. Well, GZ then.”
  • “Ridiculous! If they know they won’t be finished, they shouldn’t throw out a date! I see this as real baiting to fill the coffers in advance!” – Gato on MeinMMO

But here too, there are always positive comments and understanding for delaying the expansion once more.

What do you think about the delay of the Shadowlands release?

But enough from other players – now it’s your turn. We want to know how you feel about the release of World of Warcraft Shadowlands. Did the delay of the release catch you off guard? Are you dissatisfied or even angry? Or can you understand the decision and even welcome it? Let us know in this survey:

If you want to elaborate a bit more on your opinion, please leave a comment and discuss actively.

At least we can already look forward to Patch 9.0 despite the waiting time. It will be coming in less than 2 weeks …

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