Xbox Series X: Final prices and release date leaked – For S version officially

What do the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S cost? The prices are now known, at least for the “S”. For just $300, you can get the small version. The release is set for November.

Update from September 9 at 3:40 PM: The Xbox Series X has now been officially announced with price and release date. Pre-orders will start in September, and the release will happen in October. Apparently, the leak was correct regarding the original content of this article. Both the price and release date were accurately predicted.

Update at 6:40 PM: The Xbox Series S has now also been officially announced with a video:

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Update at 9:20 AM: The price and the image of the Xbox Series S have now been confirmed. In a tweet, Maxi Gräff from Xbox Germany confirmed the Euro price of the Xbox Series X, which is set at 299 €.

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Continuing with the original report.

What’s new? The price for Microsoft’s two next-gen consoles is now supposedly set. The website Windows Central cites its sources, which are not named.

What should the Xbox Series X cost? The two console models are about $200 apart. It is assumed that the price in dollars will be converted to euros at a 1:1 ratio. Thus, the dollar prices should correspond to the euro prices.

  • The price of the Xbox Series X is said to be $499 – Those who want can reportedly take advantage of an “Xbox All Access” financing option for $35 per month
  • The price of the Xbox Series S is said to be $299 – The financing plan with Xbox All Access is expected to cost $25 per month

This is $100 cheaper than the insider leak from August regarding the Xbox Series X.

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Release date of the Xbox Series X: According to sources from Windows Central, both consoles, the X and the S, will be available for purchase on November 10, 2020.

According to sources, Microsoft will soon hold a press conference to officially present both consoles, prices, and release dates.

First images of the Xbox Series S

This is what it looks like: Due to a leak, first images of the smaller, more affordable version of the Xbox Series have now emerged.

Although the clip on Twitter lasts just under 4 seconds, it allows viewers to compare the size. At the end of the video, you can see how small the S console is compared to the Xbox Series X. Both consoles are initially shown side by side, and finally, the small console is placed inside the large X.

Noticeable is the large, dark fan intake on the side of the console.

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Based on this graphic, it looks like the Xbox Series S will come without a disc drive. Leaks regarding the S version from March 2020 predicted a competitive price of $299. At that time, a possible argument for this low price was that it does not include a 4K Blu-ray drive.

How do you like the design of the S version and the leaked prices? Do you think Microsoft will launch the consoles at these prices, or will it ultimately be more expensive? After all, the next-gen offers strong specs. Everything we know about the specs, games, and the controller of the Xbox Series X.

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Amazon shows release of New World in the shop – Is the MMO coming in May 2021?

In the Amazon shop, the upcoming MMO New World is listed with a release date after several delays. Originally, New World was supposed to be released this year. It was said that the MMO is now expected to launch in Spring 2020.

Amazon has listed New World on its product page in the online store with a release date.

The listed date is May 25, 2021.

Is this the official release? No. There has been no release announcement from Amazon Game Studios. The official website of New World also does not mention a release date.

The listed release in the shop could just be a placeholder date.

New World Release Box
This is what the new shop page for New World on Amazon looks like.

How the release changed

  • Initially, the release date for New World was set for May 2020 – but Amazon postponed it on April 9. The reason given was the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
  • The new release date was supposed to be August 25, 2020 – which was postponed on July 10.
  • The current expected release date for New World is officially set for Spring 2021 – The astronomical spring next year spans from March 20 to June 21.
  • On September 7, August 25, 2020, appeared as the release date in the Amazon shop. However, it is unclear whether this is indeed correct as a release date.
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Amazon wants to release a “finished game”

This is what Amazon said about the delay: The New World team states that the delay comes after feedback from alpha testers and after reviewing the feature list (via New World).

It is said: The alpha testers liked the game, but they want to see more of it. They especially want to experience more “mid-game and end-game experiences” in Aeternum.

In order for players to fully immerse themselves in the game, they want to bring more of this content so that players feel like they are playing a complete game when it releases in 2021. The beta test, which was actually supposed to start in July, will also be postponed.

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New World is still being hammered out.

What’s behind it: The New World team does not mention it, but Amazon’s efforts to enter the gaming market faced a significant setback. The reactions to “Crucible” were so weak that Amazon pulled the shooter back and reverted it to a beta state.

In 2018, the game “Breakaway” already failed and Amazon discontinued it.

The feedback on New World has so far been mixed:

  • New World was originally conceived as a PvP MMO with a focus on survival and a gigantic world.
  • However, in December 2019, Amazon announced a reorientation for New World. They wanted to place a stronger focus on PvE.
  • As a result, there are significant doubts in the community about whether the team can finish enough PvE content in a short time to meet the demands of PvE players.

The second delay can be seen as a reaction to this criticism: Alpha testers apparently missed game content in the middle and endgame. There were also big question marks surrounding these areas in public discussion.

The mood before the start of the beta for New World has been divided recently.

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Recently, MeinMMO released an exclusive insight into the world of New World.

Preview event provided insight into the MMO

As a consolation for the postponed release, Amazon offered a short preview event that took place from August 25 to September 5. Another event is to follow in November, but that will be a closed alpha with NDA.

We have already played and tested New World. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch believes that New World is now a true MMO gem. Together with Leya Jankowski and YouTuber Entenburg, he also talked about New World in the first episode of the MeinMMO podcast.

Interest in New World has grown significantly since the shift to a PvE focus. Here at MeinMMO, it is regarded as the most popular new online RPG that is set to release soon:

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GTA Online: A player shows in just 7 seconds why the Batmobile is so cool

The Vigilante in GTA Online is what many call the Batmobile. Equipped with a powerful rocket boost and weapons, it blows away everything in its way. Well, almost everything. Helicopters are included.

What is it about? A user shared a clip of the Batmobile in GTA Online on PC on reddit. He titled the video “I love the Vigilante.” Although the sequence ends after 7 seconds, that’s enough to excite thousands of other players.

The post is successful on reddit, garnering over 16,700 upvotes and more than 370 comments. Viewers apparently share the love for the Batmobile. We embed the clip from user tea-vs-coffee here in the article:

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This is what the video shows: In the clip, the player uses their rocket boost to race over the crest of a mountain. Due to the high speed, the Batmobile flies into the air and collides with a helicopter that happens to be passing by. Not built for this encounter, the heli explodes mid-air while the car continues flying and remains intact.

No wonder the player loves such a cool stunt vehicle. But the Vigilante has even more to offer.

Why is the Vigilante also good?

If you don’t own the Vigilante yet, we’ll show you some features and details of the car that you may not know. Keep in mind that the car costs a whopping 3,750,000 GTA dollars and is among the more expensive vehicles in the game. If you follow our tips, you’ll earn the necessary money quite quickly. 12 ways to earn a lot of money quickly in GTA Online in 2020.

Weapons on board: The front of the car is equipped with machine guns. If desired, you can also retrofit rockets that can be fired either homing or straight ahead.

Speed: With its rocket boost, the Vigilante has excellent acceleration and reaches its top speed in just a few moments. With its top speed, the Batmobile leads the list of the fastest cars in GTA Online. Since the boost recharges quickly, you are always fast on the road and can accelerate out of tight corners quickly.

Disadvantages: The vehicle has a rather unstable driving behavior. It tends to slide easily in corners. Accelerating out of corners using rocket boost requires a lot of practice. Additionally, the Vigilante rides fairly low to the ground. Even the smallest bumps or stones in the way can hinder your driving.

Anyone looking to buy the car for 3.75 million GTA dollars must know that they are primarily purchasing a fun vehicle and not a serious racing car. Players engage in extreme sports with the Vigilante in GTA Online and launch small Smart cars into the air.

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Fortnite brings back a strong weapon well hidden – Here’s how to find it

In Fortnite Season 4, the loot pool has been shuffled again. A strong submachine gun is now back, but it’s not easy to find. We show you where to get it.

What kind of weapon is it? This “secret weapon” is the light machine gun that has been taken out of the Fortnite vault and is now available again in Season 4.

It returns in the epic variant and brings its advantages. When it was first introduced in Fortnite, it was considered a mini-gun replacement.

The comparison makes sense because the light machine gun fires 208 shots per second and has a magazine size of 100. It behaves similarly to the powerful mini-gun from Fortnite.

The machine gun causes 26 damage per hit. Combined with its speed and magazine size, it is quite powerful, but it is not for everyone. The downside is the bloom, which is quite imprecise and causes some shots to go astray. If you can’t handle the recoil, you should probably not rely on this weapon.

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This is what the LMG looks like in Fortnite

It is clear that the LMG is a strong weapon in terms of DPS. With its stats, it can compete with the best weapons by DPS.

Where can you find the LMG in Season 4?

Perhaps you’ve already noticed that the light machine gun is not very common in Fortnite. This is because you can only find it at the location “Dooms Domain”.

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The Fortnite YouTuber SypherPK explains all the information about the light machine gun in his video and shows exactly where it is located

There, you must go to the loot vault located under the open soccer field. To get the LMG, you simply have to eliminate one of the henchmen that patrol there. They will drop the “hidden” weapon.

But visiting Dooms Domain is worthwhile not only because of the machine gun. You will also encounter one of the mini-bosses from Season 4. If you defeat Doctor Doom there, you will receive his special superhero abilities that you can use in the game. So you will certainly move on with good loot once you survive the fight.

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FIFA 21: These 4 innovations you can expect in career mode

In FIFA 21 will bring innovations to the career mode. What improvements are there that can help you take your team to the top?

All FIFA 21 career mode news at a glance: In career mode, players take on the role of a team manager, taking care of the club.

You control transfers, line-ups, contracts, and of course the game itself. As EA Sports showed in the innovations, FIFA 21 is supposed to give players more control over their career. How is that supposed to happen?

Update, September 7, 2020: We have supplemented the article with more information about the FIFA 21 career mode.

Innovations in the career mode trailer: Anyone who wants to get a glimpse of the innovations in the career mode should watch the career trailer of FIFA 21.

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The FIFA 21 career mode trailer

We summarize the most exciting innovations here again.

1. FIFA 21 career gets new match simulation

This is what makes the simulation different: So far, in match simulations, you could only hope for a good outcome. In the new career, there is an “Interactive Match Simulation”. This allows you to enter and exit games.

So if you notice that the opposing team is bringing your team to the brink of defeat, you can intervene. You can also quickly and easily take over executing set pieces, such as free kicks and penalties.

This is what the simulation looks like in career mode (via EA Sports)

The simulation looks similar to the game radar. It also provides insight into values like performance and stamina, based on which you can make changes. You will have more control over simulated matches than before.

2. New positional changes in talent development

This is changing with the positions: Among the innovations in career mode is an overhauled development system. It will be possible to train players even more precisely: for example, you can transform “right full-backs into right wingers” and defensive midfielders into center-backs.

It seems that one can shape talents even more precisely into the players that are needed for their team. At the same time, there should be a new “active training system” where you can group your players and further develop them. There you can specifically develop the attributes of your players that you need.

FIFA 21 Mbappe Portrait Player
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3. More realism in the career

The FIFA 21 career mode is supposed to become more realistic: To make the career mode feel more realistic, an optimized opponent AI is supposed to ensure more sensible decisions on the field. This affects man marking, tackles, and dribbling. The results of the other teams in the career are also supposed to be closer to reality than before.

FIFA 21 Atletico
Lead your team to the world top in career mode

These new transfer options are available: The realism of transfers is also supposed to be improved. More realistic deals could emerge. So don’t expect to sign cover star Mbappé when dealing with FC Augsburg.

Additionally, there is now also the possibility to arrange loan deals with purchase options and optional or binding transfer sums. Thus, the career mode is also getting closer to real football.

4. A revamped career calendar

This is new about the calendar: Planning your career will take a larger part than before. You should be able to plan your team’s training and recovery days precisely.

FIFA 21 Career

Especially with regard to the fixture list, this will be important: Before crucial matches against big teams, you shouldn’t let your own team get completely worn out in training.

Everything we know so far about the game has been summarized for you in the overview of FIFA 21.

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CoD Cold War distributes gifts for the Warzone – Here’s how to grab them

On the homepage “PawnTakesPawn.com”, the developers of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War hid the first trailer of their game. But there is even more to find here. Currently, you can grab a “secret” truck skin for Warzone. MeinMMO shows you how.

Call of Duty: Cold War is about the events of the Cold War, focusing on covert operations (Black Ops). And not just in the game, but also in the real world.

Since the creators of CoD 2020 sent a few mysterious wooden boxes in early August, some players have been puzzling over the crazy Easter eggs hidden by developer Treyarch. Now, players have cracked another riddle and unlocked a reward for all of us: a cool truck skin in Soviet style.

Cold War rewards “Easter Egg” collectors, and you can rejoice

How do I get the skin? For this, you need accounts on two sites:

On the CoD site, you will then need to link your respective accounts, such as your PlayStation or Xbox Live account. After that, you must complete the following steps:

  1. Log in to PawnTakesPawn and the CoD homepage
  2. Go to pawntakespawn.com/invisibletruths
  3. Enter the following codes in the fields:
    Top Left: FUGAZIFILE
    Middle Left: BURNBAG
    Bottom Left: INTELFIRE
    Top Right: INFOHAX
    Middle Right: SHREDITALL
    Bottom Right: GRIDSQUARE
  4. Confirm the codes, and you will receive a key
  5. Copy the key, click the link below it, and you will go to the CoD website
  6. Here you can enter the key, confirm it, and you will get the truck skin

Why is Cold War giving away the paint job? This is still part of the grand reveal of the new Call of Duty. On the PawnTakesPawn site, the hunt for the first trailer started a few weeks ago, and since then, the site updates from time to time, offering attentive observers new secrets.

With the paint job, Call of Duty rewards the community because players managed to solve a tricky riddle. They had to play through a game over 40 years old to have strange postcards sent to their homes. With these cards, they then had a map for the text-based game and part of a QR code. The short version: With the postcards, they deciphered the 6 codes for the truck and found the “invisibletruths” website on PawnTakesPawn.

The long version can be found on the English YouTube channel of “Geeky Pastimes” – they cracked the riddle together with their Discord server:

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How long will the skin be available? That’s unclear. The reward may only be for the puzzlers and could go offline in a few hours. Grab the skin as quickly as possible to be sure. However, it may also be that the reward stays online permanently. The article will then be updated accordingly.

What else is there to know about CoD Cold War? So far, only the campaign has been officially announced, and there was only a glimpse of the multiplayer in the first trailer. The reveal of the online modes is scheduled for September 9.

However, the first longer images have already been seen. A leak showed nearly 4 minutes of multiplayer gameplay – with a new mode and a map that presumably takes place in Miami. The head had to face quite a bit of criticism on social media afterwards, but there are also some players who are celebrating the game already: the big YouTube streamer “DrDisrespect”, for example.

On November 13, it will then be time, and the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be released. So far, there are only a few images, but already a lot of information about this year’s CoD. Here you can find everything you need to know about Cold War.

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Destiny 2: Player asks for help with homework in the raid and gets incredibly lucky

In Destiny 2 , a student found the solution for his difficult homework. His ally is a teacher who offers free tutoring sessions after their raids.

Do you know the situation? You just want to play your favorite game, but in reality, your real-life tasks are piling up and the deadline is mercilessly approaching?

  • The homework needs to be submitted at school the next day
  • The university wants a multi-page essay on post-colonial structures
  • Or the tax office wants to see the tax return from last year

Something similar happened to the Guardian and reddit user Drakath60. However, he decided to go for one more raid in Destiny 2 instead of tackling his physics homework for college – and that was (exceptionally) the right decision.

The player was quite lucky: When the last boss in the “Garden of Salvation” raid was down and they were heading to the Tower, Drakath60 mustered up the courage to ask if anyone was good enough at physics to help him with his homework.

And indeed: A teammate was willing to help. As luck would have it, the helpful Guardian was even a physics teacher. Together, they not only defeated the boss, but also tackled the complex numbers and formulas.

This is quite unusual: Because anyone who has mastered a raid with random players via LFG tools or apps usually wants to leave quickly after the boss kill. The flight to the Tower is therefore regularly dominated by an awkward silence, until the first Guardian breaks the silence: “Thanks guys, gg” – Some disappear the moment the raid is completed without saying a word.

A teacher who helps with homework after the raid becomes the new hero of the Destiny community

This is how the community reacts: Drakath60 then shared the event on reddit and thanked the savior:

Thank you for taking the time and going through [the physics homework] with me, it made the rest much easier! Cool community moment.

Drakath60 via reddit

The post has now almost 11,000 upvotes and has been awarded several accolades. The free tutoring sessions and willingness to help have been well received. The teacher also chimed in, saying he would help again at any time.

Many users express that they love this kind of behavior in the Destiny community. We have also reported on other examples on MeinMMO:

Other commentators make a joke and offer their skills to seeking guardians. So if your vehicle breaks down or you need expertise, Destiny 2 might be the right place to go.

What do you think of this action, would you also like to have such a cool teacher? How has the community made your heart race? What the community has already achieved in-game you can read here: 5 impressive achievements by guardians in Destiny and Destiny 2

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There is a large Minecraft MMORPG – and it just got bigger

The Minecraft MMORPG Hegemony had its first major content patch. We reveal what is now included.

A while ago, we reported on Hegemony on MeinMMO, which finally celebrated its launch after several delays. Now, a larger content update has been released, expanding the game world. New quests, a game world with multiple “layers”, and a new balanced combat system await.

What is Hegemony? Hegemony is a true MMORPG that is entirely based on Minecraft. The developers have created a huge game world and furnished it with numerous different systems. There are many quests, housing options, various professions and skills, many different types of enemies, and large battles between multiple players.

Basically, all that one would expect from an MMORPG.

Minecraft MMORPG Hegemony

What’s new: With the “Traders from the East” patch, Hegemony received its first major content patch on September 6. It involves the “traders from the east” who bring new goods and thereby create many new gameplay opportunities.

  • Historical Events: These are temporary quests that can only be played within a few months. They involve the protection of traders or raids on them to obtain new resources.
  • New Skills: Players can now learn leatherworking and build armor or practice agility.
  • Reworked Combat System: The combat system with melee and ranged weapons has been reworked and rebalanced. Battles are now faster, and there are a variety of new enemy camps that can be attacked.
  • Layers: The world now has different layers that appear differently. For example, when someone completes a quest that influences a town, they will see the changes in the game world.

A fresh trailer shows these new features in Hegemony:

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How can you join? Anyone who wants to check out Hegemony only needs a normal Minecraft client of version 1.15.2. Then they just have to establish a direct connection via multiplayer and connect to the server mc.hegemony.xyz. However, this results in lower performance and poorer textures. Anyone who wants to experience the game in all its glory should download the full game client from the official site.

Have you ever checked out Hegemony? Can you become friends with “Minecraft as an MMORPG” or is that not for you?

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MontanaBlack explains why he doesn’t want to watch series with you on Twitch

Recently, there are Watch Parties on Twitch. The German streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris thinks the feature is good, but he would not implement it with his community.

What are Watch Parties? This feature connects the streaming service Amazon Prime Video and the platform Twitch. Streamers can watch movies and series together with their community on Twitch that are offered on Amazon Prime Video.

The feature came about because Amazon is also the owner of Twitch. They want to network their platforms with each other.

This is what MontanaBlack says: The streamer was asked about the new Twitch feature during his stream on September 4. He explains why he will not use Watch Parties for now. He does not want to exclude part of his community, says MontanaBlack.

Streamer wants to continue offering content for free

This is the video: We embed the video of the stream here, which was uploaded on MontanaBlack’s highlight channel “Richtiger Kevin”:

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This is MontanaBlack’s stance on Watch Parties: The streamer is bothered by the fact that every viewer of this party must have an Amazon Prime subscription. Anyone who does not have it cannot watch the series.

MontanaBlack, who is among the largest streamers in Germany, says that he would exclude part of the community, and that he does not want this: “Watching series with my community means to me not to exclude part of my community who do not have Amazon Prime.”

The streamer then adds: “Every content from me: TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and also Twitch is free for everyone […] and that is why I don’t feel that way.”

While he finds the basic idea behind Watch Parties good, he believes it is the opposite of what he currently does, as a paid subscription is required.

In conclusion, MontanaBlack says that he generally does not know if this is even something for him. He wants to lie in bed and relax while watching movies and series. Nevertheless, he also states that this is just his current standpoint. Possibly, this may change.

Finally, MontanaBlack also drew attention to himself by saying that he used a gift from Twitch to pay for his craftsmen.

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Why does Twitch even offer this feature? It is a clever marketing strategy from Amazon, who owns Twitch. After all, hundreds of new subscribers come along when a large streamer watches a series or a movie on Twitch. As a viewer, you then have to subscribe.

Here, Amazon cleverly draws parallels between Prime Video and Twitch, trying to gain new customers.

New World
Another clever marketing move by Amazon on Twitch was the game New World

The new MMO New World, which is being developed by Amazon, became a hit on Twitch directly. The reason for this was also that Amazon cleverly exploited the opportunities that Twitch offers.

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Valorant: Pro explains how to win in solo queue

Climbing the ranks in Valorant isn’t easy, even with a team. Alone, it can be an even greater challenge. Pro Oscar “mixwell” Cañellas Colocho shares how you can win more often in solo queue. The key is communication: Talk to your teammates.

Who is the pro? mixwell plays professionally in Valorant for G2 Esports, one of the most successful organizations in the world, whose owner has referred to the team as the “Real Madrid of Esports”.

Currently, G2 Esports is the second most successful team after Team SoloMid and ahead of the Sentinels, the team of former Overwatch star Sinatraa.

The 24-year-old mixwell was already a pro in Counter-Strike and successfully played for OpTic Gaming until 2017. His last tournament was in 2018, where he placed first at DreamHack in Valencia with Team North (via Liquipedia).

In Valorant, mixwell was long underestimated by haters until he managed to win several tournaments.

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Only victories. mixwell’s successes speak for themselves, only first places recently. Source: liquipedia.

The cover image is from one of mixwell’s YouTube videos.

Pro advice: Communicate in ranked matches

mixwell advises: In a tweet, mixwell reveals that it’s about the mindset you adopt while playing. There is a “Losers mentality” and a “Winners mentality” to approach the solo queue. They look like this:

Winners mentality:

  • Voice chat
  • No instalock
  • Behave well and have fun
  • Offer suggestions on how to win the game

Losers mentality:

  • No one talks
  • I’m being baited
  • Instalock Jett
  • I only hear trash talk
  • I give up

The point mixwell is addressing is communication. It is extremely important in every shooter. Generally, in any multiplayer game, it’s essential to talk to each other if you want to be successful. This way, you can identify problems that need to be worked on.

Why is this important? You shouldn’t simply pick the currently best agent in Valorant and play for yourself, but rather work together with your team. Collaboration is the strength in a tactical shooter.

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The agent Omen was almost godlike until recently. But you shouldn’t base your victory on such bugs.

Moreover, it doesn’t help to become insulting. Toxic behavior only leads to everyone being annoyed and playing worse. With a positive mindset, you have a higher chance of winning. Because everyone is then more likely to be motivated to do their best – especially when everyone reacts this way.

Even though losses are frustrating, you shouldn’t let it get to you or even spread that frustration to others. If you address your difficulties, you can work together to find a solution. Unless it involves overpowered weapons that should remain. Then practice is the only solution.

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Fortnite: YouTuber explains 3 of the new skins from Season 4 for Pay2Win – Why?

Fortnite Season 4 – Chapter 2 introduced some superheroes as skins to the game. However, the YouTuber LazarBeam now explains 3 of them as Pay2Win because their abilities and appearance create an advantage. He demonstrates this in a video.

What skins are these? In collaboration with Marvel, Epic brought various superheroes from its universe to Fortnite. Even the Battle Pass of Season 4 consists entirely of Marvel characters. Other outfits appear in the Item Shop and can be purchased separately.

However, the appearance of some Marvel skins is said to be Pay2Win according to a YouTuber.

What is Pay2Win? Pay2Win refers to a situation where a player pays money to gain an advantage in the game. This can occur in various areas of a game. In Fortnite, it is clearly stated in the Item Shop that the purchasable skins and accessories are only cosmetic items that should not provide an advantage in the game.

New skins can provide an advantage

Why are exactly these skins said to be Pay2Win? The YouTuber LazarBeam demonstrates in a video what advantage the 3 skins Groot, Mystique, and Silver Surfer can have when used correctly.

It mainly concerns the ability to camouflage in the Fortnite world. The skins can blend in with their surroundings, making the player “invisible.” Mystique’s ability to transform into any skin she has eliminated before the transformation is supposed to help her blend in among AI bots.

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In his YouTube video, LazarBeam tests how well he can camouflage with these 3 skins on the Fortnite map

As the YouTuber says: “It’s amazing what you can do in Fortnite when you spend money.” Therefore, he talks about Pay2Win here.

How does the tactic work with Mystique? With this skin, the YouTuber uses the built-in emote that allows Mystique to transform into any skin she has eliminated prior to the transformation.

For this tactic to be advantageous, he applies it to the AI bots scattered across the map. Then he blends in and pretends to be a bot. His opponents do not expect a “strong” opponent and tend to play carelessly.

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LazarBeam blends in among the bots and goes unnoticed

But this is not the only superhero ability you can use in the game. However, you first need to take out mini-bosses:

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How does the tactic work with Silver Surfer and Groot? With these two skins, it’s all about their own appearance, with which they can camouflage at various locations. Silver Surfer is limited to camouflage by the silver statue of Doctor Doom.

Groot can hide more easily among trees because he has a tree-like appearance. If used in the right place, he can hide and surprise his opponents out of nowhere.

With Groot, the YouTuber actually won a round in the end because he went undiscovered until the top 5.

It was also the case with the cardboard skins, which were labeled Pay2Win by YouTube colleague Muselk. They could blend perfectly into the Fortnite world, causing quite a scare that threw other players off their game.

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India bans popular game – local studio develops a “clone”

In India, the government has blocked 118 mobile apps, including the successful and popular PUBG Mobile. An Indian development studio has now announced the new game FAU-G, which has many similarities to PUBG.

What is happening in India? On September 2nd, we reported on MeinMMO that 118 mobile apps have been blocked in India. The reason is that they “endanger the integrity of India, the defense of India, the security of the state, and public order.”

Both iOS and Android apps are affected:

The Indian developer nCORE Games has now announced its own shooter, which already shows strong similarities to PUBG in its trailer. However, the title has a significantly closer connection to Indian history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GA0cC3solc

FAU-G as a replacement for PUBG?

What is FAU-G? The name of the game immediately reminds of the well-known battle royale. Officially, it is called “Fearless and United Guards” and is set to be released in October. FAU-G sounds like the Hindi word for soldier (Phojee) and is supposed to revolve around the Indian army.

However, there has not been much to see other than the trailer and one image.

The title image is a stock photo, to which only Indian flags and the logos of nCORE Games and the game have been added. By purchasing such a license, the use is legal and unproblematic, but some see it as a short-term action to benefit from the PUBG ban. There are also discussions about whether the game will be produced quickly.

The teaser image for FAU-G (left) and the stock photo by FanaticalFuturist (right).

Who is developing the game? Behind the development studio nCORE Games is investor Vishal Gondal. He had great success with the company Indiagames and sold it in 2011 for 100 million dollars to Disney.

According to nCORE Games, FAU-G has supposedly been in production since 2019 and the ban on PUBG Mobile was allegedly just a coincidence. The team is said to consist of more than 25 programmers, artists, and designers who have previously worked on top titles.

So far, the studio, which was founded in 2019, has not released its own game. They also announced that 20% of all revenues from FAU-G will go to India’s Breavehearts, an official organization in memory of fallen soldiers.

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Is CoD: Mobile taking all players first?

PUBG Mobile was so successful in India because many users have access to a smartphone. PCs and consoles, on the other hand, are quite rare in the country.

Now that PUBG Mobile has been blocked, many will be looking for an alternative. FAU-G might be too late with a release in October, as there are other battle royales that Indian players have access to.

One of them is Call of Duty: Mobile from Activision.

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Call of Duty Mobile is one of the most successful mobile titles ever.

The smartphone shooter was downloaded over 100 million times within the first 7 days and even surpassed games like Fortnite and Pokémon GO. Since then, the game has been continuously developed and regularly receives new maps, modes, and weapons.

CoD: Mobile is among the mobile games with the best graphics. To find out which smartphone games look stunning, we reveal this list from MeinMMO.

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CoD MW & Warzone: Twitch streamer caught live cheating – “It was just a joke”

The European pro from Modern Warfare Tom ‘Tommey’ Trewen challenged a tournament opponent to show his screen during a shared round of Call of Duty: Warzone to expose him as a cheater. He actually shows his hacks but says, “It was just a joke.”

What was going on? Call of Duty and its hackers – there have been so many stories and videos about this. The latest story: European pro Tom ‘Tommey’ Trewen suspected a tournament opponent of cheating after some of his viewers alerted him.

The pro then watched a bit of the streamer’s gameplay, contacted him, and challenged him to stream his screen with his face cam during a match in CoD: Warzone. The player in question is Twitch streamer “mingostylegaming.”

So, the two met for a shared round of Battle Royale. The discussions in the voice chat were heated, and the mood was tense. When the match started, one could actually briefly see one of the infamous cheat windows on “Mingo’s” screen, where the cheat settings are adjusted to the player’s preferences.

When Tommey caught wind of this, he immediately ended the match and confronted the alleged cheater. The latter claimed he was just messing around and briefly showed a photo that looked like the cheat interface. However, the pro didn’t accept that, and they couldn’t stop hurling insults at each other.

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Streamer defends his cheat window with a joke

What did it look like? Since this all happened on-stream, you can check it out again.

The first clip shows the start of the shared match and images from the Mingo stream. At the moment when the drop plane breaks through the clouds at the match start, one briefly sees a window that looks exactly like the usual cheat programs:

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The second clip then shows the end of the match, again from Mingo’s perspective. Tommy accuses the streamer of cheating, and he just replies, “I was just having fun, that was just a picture.” But Tommy doesn’t believe that: “We got him, we got him,” he is sure.

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In a third clip, Tommy wants to prove that the shown window is not just a picture. Mingo showed the “fake cheat window,” and Tommy notices that the dimensions of the image do not match the window shown during the stream at all. For him, it is clear that these are cheats:

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Was there a penalty for the cheater? Mingo’s Twitch channel is still accessible, and it is unclear whether the player was banned from Call of Duty. However, the tournament on which Tommy and Mingo played has already banned the streamer based on the evidence presented.

Cheater sightings in the free-to-play Warzone are frequent, and some streamers accidentally reveal their sneaky tricks live:

It becomes particularly nasty when hackers have it out for you. The German streamer “TarKoffeL” released a critique video on the use of cheats in the Warzone and was subsequently tracked by a hacker group for several months. Eventually, they also lost interest, and the streamer was able to close the topic with a well-placed headshot.

What do you think of the incident with mingostylegaming – cheat or joke?

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Politician wants to change the law to allow Faker to continue playing LoL

The League of Legends is huge in South Korea and systemically relevant. A politician is now proposing to change the country’s laws so that e-sports stars like LoL player Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok or the pop stars of BTS can postpone their military service. This would allow them to continue their careers.

This is the situation:

  • In South Korea, men must enlist and serve in the military. At 19, men are drafted and must serve in the armed forces for at least 18 months if they are deemed fit. They are conscripted no later than the age of 25.
  • LoL superstar Faker is now 24 years old. According to the current regulations, he would soon be due for military service. This would likely end his career as a LoL star, as military service is incompatible with a life as a LoL professional.
  • Now, a politician is proposing a change in the law to spare Faker from the end of his career. He would have to serve his military duty only at the age of 30 if Congress agrees to this proposal.

“Elite of Art and Culture”

This is the change in the law: Politician Jeon Yong-Gi has proposed a change in the law that concerns “excellent personalities in culture and art.” As examples, the K-Pop band BTS and e-sports star Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok are explicitly mentioned.

They should be allowed to serve their military duty only at the age of 30.

A similar exemption already applies to Korean men who have made significant contributions to art and sport. Until now, this exemption primarily referred to Olympians, classical musicians, actors, and directors – and now it should also include e-sports players and pop stars. Those who attend high school can also postpone their military service in South Korea.

Some years ago, South Korea granted its athletes the privilege of postponing their military service for two years if they had prospects of winning “gold at the Olympics.” They only had to complete a 4-week basic training.

The politician justifies his decision: This is not an exception but the opposite. BTS and Faker deserve the same opportunity to delay military service as university students. The politician refers to an “elite in culture.”

What lies behind it: The change in the law shows the significant influence of e-sports and K-Pop in South Korea. Both are apparently considered “systemically relevant,” and politics is engaging with them.

Faker is considered the “best LoL player” of all time, even though his career has stalled recently. But he is seen as a “national treasure,” an extraordinary talent who, in the politician’s view, must continue to be able to pursue his job – which is apparently also seen as important for tourism.

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She should resign due to a transgression in LoL.

In South Korea, LoL is a political issue

How important gaming is for South Korea can be seen from Ryu Hyo-young. She faced trouble as a politician in March for having shared her LoL account in 2014. The accusation was that she had been boosted by a stronger player.

Another politician pointed this out as a character flaw that would impede a political career. The politician who made the accusations is knowledgeable about the subject, as he was also once a pro-gamer, but in Starcraft, not in LoL.

Politician should resign for sharing her account in League of Legends

The former pro-gamers who are now career politicians will surely understand the proposal aimed at extending Faker’s career in LoL. Whether politics will pass the change in the law remains to be seen:

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  2. Inven

Diablo 3: Who is currently the strongest solo class in Season 21?

The leaderboard of Season 21 in Diablo 3 shows which solo class is currently leading the field and who is far behind. There is a tight battle for 1st and 2nd place.

What is it about? On MeinMMO, we regularly check the leaderboard of the current season of Diablo 3 and analyze who is making waves and where there is still potential.

About 2 months ago, Season 21 in Diablo 3 started. That was on July 3rd. Since then, it has been climbing up the leaderboard. Players have already reached the highest difficulty of Greater Nephalem Rifts at level 150. While 1st and 2nd place in the solo leaderboard are still battling over who completes level 150 faster, the other classes have to climb up first.

We present an overview of who is currently leading the field.

Leaderboard of Season 21 in Diablo 3 – September 7

What do you see here? Here we look at the current state of the seasonal solo leaderboard of Season 21 in Diablo 3 in Softcore. Status: September 7, at 12:43 PM.

Diablo 3 Season 21 leaderboard September

What builds are people playing? We will link the player’s hero profile behind their time. This way, you can directly check on Blizzard’s website what gear and abilities the player is currently using. However, keep in mind that the builds that led to the best times have likely changed since then.

  1. Barbarian – GR 150 in ~ 9 minutes and 29 seconds (Hero profile on Diablo3.com)
  2. Dh – GR 150 in ~ 12 minutes and 28 seconds (Hero profile on Diablo3.com)
  3. Crusader – GR 146 in ~ 13 minutes and 49 seconds (Hero profile on Diablo3.com)
  4. Necromancer – GR 145 in ~ 14 minutes and 23 seconds (Hero profile on Diablo3.com)
  5. Witch Doctor – GR 142 in ~ 14 minutes and 8 seconds (Hero profile on Diablo3.com)
  6. Monk – GR 140 in ~ 13 minutes and 45 seconds (Hero profile on Diablo3.com)
  7. Wizard – GR 133 in ~ 14 minutes and 2 seconds (Hero profile on Diablo3.com)

What is special about it? Compared to our leaderboard insight from August, the Barbarian has made up several minutes in the ranking. Last month, the Dh led, but has now had to give up its top position.

However, as you can see, there are only about 3 minutes between 1st and 2nd place. So it is possible that the Dh will shoot back up in the next few weeks and knock the Barbarian off its throne.

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The Necromancer has not yet reached level 150 – The Dh seems to be clearly superior

If you have taken a few months off, this message should be especially significant. Because over the last few years, Dh have not had much to laugh about. Only through the new GoD set, they have a chance to play at the top again.

Currently, it is a battle between Spin-2-Win builds. Because both the GoD build and the Whirlwind Barbarian rotate in combat and take the top spots. In the Tier List for Season 21 of Diablo 3, we show you the strongest builds and how to build them.

Are you still active in Season 21 of Diablo 3 or have you already hung up the grind?

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WoW Classic: Promised feature missing – players are frustrated

In World of Warcraft Classic, many players are currently feeling frustrated. They are still waiting for Ahn’Qiraj – as it simply does not want to open.

In World of Warcraft Classic, there are again quite a few issues. Players on the large, busy realms hardly notice anything. However, the “smaller” realms are experiencing significant difficulties as a promised feature is simply not working. That is why many servers still cannot participate in the fun in Ahn’Qiraj.

What is the problem? In the current raid Ahn’Qiraj of World of Warcraft, players can only access it if the gates of Ahn’Qiraj have already been opened on their realm. This not only requires the completion of a very long quest line that makes a player the Scarab Lord, but also a massive gathering effort from the entire realm. Both factions need to farm and submit hundreds of thousands of resources for the Horde and Alliance troops to set out.

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In fact, there is an “Auto-Complete” feature here. It is supposed to ensure that WoW collects resources “on its own” after some time, thus inevitably advancing the event’s progress. However, this is still not the case even after more than 40 days. The tally on many realms has hardly changed.

That is why it is frustrating: Already in the event’s announcement, Blizzard stated that the game would “automatically” collect resources after a while, allowing the completion of the large gathering quest to happen on its own. Apparently, many players on the slightly quieter realms relied on this and are now left disappointed.

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Many players are still locked out of Ahn’Qiraj.

The concern of many players is: Ahn’Qiraj will not open for weeks or months because the automatic collection is missing. On full realms, players completed it already on day one. The fear is that Ahn’Qiraj on these realms will only open very late or might not open at all – perhaps even only after the next major patch that will bring Naxxramas. In that case, thousands of players would miss an entire raid tier, resulting in a significant part of the Classic experience being lost.

There has been no response from Blizzard on this issue so far. However, since the problem is currently flaring up almost daily in the WoW Classic subreddit, it is only a matter of time before a corresponding fix is implemented.

Is your realm also affected by the issue? Or are you playing on one of the full realms that completed the event already on day one?

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Dr Disrespect explains why CoD Cold War will be the “best CoD of all time”

Streamer DrDisrespect expresses his enthusiasm for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. According to his statements, the new installment could be the “best Call of Duty” of all time.

What happened: In the YouTube stream on September 2, DrDisrespect talks about the new CoD installment. In his opinion, it seems to sound really good right now, and the fact that the studio Treyarch is developing the new installment speaks for Cold War. There is already a lot of information about Cold War.

He then names several points as to why this CoD could be even better than Black Ops 2, which for many CoD veterans, including DrDisrespect, was probably the best CoD of all time.

“The best CoD of all time” – But why?

This is the stream: First, we are embedding the stream from YouTube. DrDisrespect now streams on YouTube after he was permanently banned from Twitch. Starting at 43:20, the streamer talks about the new CoD:

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The streamer brings up several points. In summary, he says: “It will be fantastic, and I will say it right away, I believe that Cold War will be better than Black Ops 2. I know, I said it, I believe it will be the best Call of Duty of all time.”

Why does the streamer think that? For the first point, he names the developer studio Treyarch. This studio has already been behind other Black Ops installments and, in his opinion, always delivered strong performances. Treyarch “never misses” with their releases, according to DrDisrespect.

He also mentions that the CoD league will return to a 4v4 format with Cold War. In Modern Warfare, it has been a 5v5 format, which caused confusion for many teams. After all, they had to bring in an extra team member, which will be reverted back in Cold War.

In conclusion, the streamer explains in one sentence why Cold War will be the best CoD of all time: “I think with everything happening with Warzone, the Battle Royale, and cross-play there, plus the introduction of a new Treyarch title and the return to 4v4, you just know it.”

DrDisrespect primarily holds the development of Warzone, the new 4v4, and the developer Treyarch responsible for making Cold War so strong.

How do other players see this? The sentiment around Cold War is good. Generally, players are looking forward to the new CoD installment, although there are some doubts here and there.

After the reveal of Cold War at the end of August, we from MeinMMO summarized the players’ opinions.

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A new MMORPG comes to Steam in December – Those who pay €50 can play now

The MMORPG Wild Terra 2 begins its Early Access phase on Steam in December. But what can you expect in the game? You can already take a look at the new online role-playing game before the release.

What is Wild Terra 2? The MMORPG transports you to a large medieval world where you can create your own path. It is a sandbox game in which you follow no predetermined story or quests.

In essence, the gameplay is strongly reminiscent of the classic Ultima Online or the MMORPG Fractured, which, like Wild Terra 2, is still in development.

You live the life of a blacksmith, fisherman, alchemist, sailor, merchant, farmer, or hunter, or simply do whatever you want. However, it is necessary to survive in the dangerous world.

You build yourself a shelter, which you can expand into a house or fortress and even establish and manage cities together with other players.

PvP also plays a role. For example, it is possible to initiate sieges to conquer fortresses and cities.

In addition, you participate in raids and hunt down dangerous boss monsters together.

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Wild Terra 2 is an interesting MMORPG for sandbox fans.

The world is getting bigger and bigger

What is special about the MMORPG? Wild Terra 2 has the subtitle “New Lands.” And there is a reason for that. The game starts with a large continent but will expand with new countries each season. Thus, the game world grows gradually.

These new areas bring additional biomes, new creatures, and even rule changes. For instance, a new continent might have a perpetual harsh winter, and you will need to adapt to these conditions. It becomes extremely difficult to cultivate anything or even find food under these harsh circumstances.

However, those who take on this challenge can expect even more valuable rewards.

Was there a Wild Terra 1? You can already play Wild Terra 1 since late 2017 via Steam. Basically, the gameplay is similar to part 2. It is also a sandbox in which you have to survive and forge your own path in a fantasy world.

However, Wild Terra 1 is a 2D game, while part 3 focuses on 3D graphics.

If you want to take a peek, you can even do so for free. Wild Terra 1 is a Free2Play game.

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You can already test Wild Terra 2 in beta now.

When is part 2 coming out? The early access version of Wild Terra 2 is planned for December 2020. No specific date has been announced yet.

However, it is already possible to play. If you want access to the current beta, you can purchase one of the founder packs on the official website of the MMORPG. For 49.99 euros, you get the Settler Access Pack, which gives you direct access to the beta.

However, keep in mind that there will be wipes during the testing phase, and your progress will be reset frequently.

If you want to know which MMORPGs are set to be released in 2020 and beyond, read the MeinMMO article “17 exciting MMORPGs that we expect only from 2020“.

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Top streamer threatens to quit Twitch if fans do not behave

xQc has also had outbursts lately:

Streamer is incredibly successful, but the Twitch culture is wearing him out

This phenomenon has solidified and confirmed itself in recent years: Streamers decide for themselves how long they are on air and how many breaks they take. However, they probably do not make very healthy decisions.

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xQc (right) is just as successful as summit1g and is just as burned out at the moment.

Mammoth shifts without vacation are consuming the 2 biggest Twitch streamers

summit1g and Canadian xQc are the biggest streamers on Twitch because they pull off double shifts every day with streams over 10, 12, or 13 hours. It is no wonder that both such successful streamers suffer under this constant overload.

xQc has also had outbursts lately:

Streamer is incredibly successful, but the Twitch culture is wearing him out

This phenomenon has solidified and confirmed itself in recent years: Streamers decide for themselves how long they are on air and how many breaks they take. However, they probably do not make very healthy decisions.

Summit1G-XQC
xQc (right) is just as successful as summit1g and is just as burned out at the moment.

Mammoth shifts without vacation are consuming the 2 biggest Twitch streamers

summit1g and Canadian xQc are the biggest streamers on Twitch because they pull off double shifts every day with streams over 10, 12, or 13 hours. It is no wonder that both such successful streamers suffer under this constant overload.

xQc has also had outbursts lately:

Streamer is incredibly successful, but the Twitch culture is wearing him out

It is evident that even the toughest and most experienced streamers on Twitch suffer under the enormous workload if they really want to be “the top star” on the platform. Because it requires an almost inhuman workload.

Back in 2017, streamer Professor Broman said he is afraid Twitch will consume his life. The streamer said back then: The only one who can ultimately turn off the camera is simultaneously the one who benefits the most from it when the camera is always on.

This phenomenon has solidified and confirmed itself in recent years: Streamers decide for themselves how long they are on air and how many breaks they take. However, they probably do not make very healthy decisions.

Summit1G-XQC
xQc (right) is just as successful as summit1g and is just as burned out at the moment.

Mammoth shifts without vacation are consuming the 2 biggest Twitch streamers

summit1g and Canadian xQc are the biggest streamers on Twitch because they pull off double shifts every day with streams over 10, 12, or 13 hours. It is no wonder that both such successful streamers suffer under this constant overload.

xQc has also had outbursts lately:

Streamer is incredibly successful, but the Twitch culture is wearing him out

It is evident that even the toughest and most experienced streamers on Twitch suffer under the enormous workload if they really want to be “the top star” on the platform. Because it requires an almost inhuman workload.

Back in 2017, streamer Professor Broman said he is afraid Twitch will consume his life. The streamer said back then: The only one who can ultimately turn off the camera is simultaneously the one who benefits the most from it when the camera is always on.

This phenomenon has solidified and confirmed itself in recent years: Streamers decide for themselves how long they are on air and how many breaks they take. However, they probably do not make very healthy decisions.

Summit1G-XQC
xQc (right) is just as successful as summit1g and is just as burned out at the moment.

Mammoth shifts without vacation are consuming the 2 biggest Twitch streamers

summit1g and Canadian xQc are the biggest streamers on Twitch because they pull off double shifts every day with streams over 10, 12, or 13 hours. It is no wonder that both such successful streamers suffer under this constant overload.

xQc has also had outbursts lately:

Streamer is incredibly successful, but the Twitch culture is wearing him out

He used to stream because it was more fun to play in front of an audience than all alone. But now he prefers to play with his friends without anyone watching him.

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After some time, everything is alright again: “Sometimes I just freak out and say nonsense.”

“Don’t take everything I say seriously”

And it continued: After summit1g’s statement, he streamed his full schedule for the next few days with up to 12 hours daily.

Later he explained: Sometimes, when he plays, he gets upset. Video games and his stream are his life, and he is passionate about them.

His life revolves around these two things. When he gets too into something, he sometimes freaks out and says things that people should not take too seriously.

When he gets “salty” and “mad,” he means things he does not really mean.

A prisoner of his own constraints

This is behind it: Summit1g’s problem is that he has little leverage to threaten his chat.

Because threats go against his own preferences and interests:

  • summit1g wants to stream as much as possible: He is a grinder through and through.
  • He wants a lively, active Twitch channel that just flies by him, as it gives him a good feeling.
  • Leaving Twitch after so many years and after his channel has grown to 5.34 million followers seems almost unthinkable. Moreover, he only signed a major contract in May 2020.

The obvious solutions to his problems would be:

  • Taking a real day off now and then to relax.
  • Setting the chat to a “sub-only” mode. Then only players who also have a paid subscription can chat. However, summit1g does not want that, because then “the chat is too boring” and he doesn’t like it either. And taking a day off or even several days off seems to go against his principles.

It is evident that even the toughest and most experienced streamers on Twitch suffer under the enormous workload if they really want to be “the top star” on the platform. Because it requires an almost inhuman workload.

Back in 2017, streamer Professor Broman said he is afraid Twitch will consume his life. The streamer said back then: The only one who can ultimately turn off the camera is simultaneously the one who benefits the most from it when the camera is always on.

This phenomenon has solidified and confirmed itself in recent years: Streamers decide for themselves how long they are on air and how many breaks they take. However, they probably do not make very healthy decisions.

Summit1G-XQC
xQc (right) is just as successful as summit1g and is just as burned out at the moment.

Mammoth shifts without vacation are consuming the 2 biggest Twitch streamers

summit1g and Canadian xQc are the biggest streamers on Twitch because they pull off double shifts every day with streams over 10, 12, or 13 hours. It is no wonder that both such successful streamers suffer under this constant overload.

xQc has also had outbursts lately:

Streamer is incredibly successful, but the Twitch culture is wearing him out

Streamer Jaryd “summit1g” Lazar has threatened his fans to stream less on Twitch or even leave the streaming platform altogether, as the viewers are ruining his fun. However, after the threat, he continued streaming daily for up to 13 hours. This seems to be the reason for his problems.

summit1g is one of the busiest and largest streamers on Twitch. Alongside Canadian xQc, he is the favorite for the Twitch crown in 2020 and is putting in a huge effort: He streams daily between 10 and 13 hours and has built up a massive audience.

In the last 180 days, summit1g has been live for 1900 hours. That’s over 10.5 hours live every day – without holidays, weekends, or sick days.

This puts pressure on him. Recently, there have been some tensions between him and his viewers:

You’re ruining my fun

This was the threat: Summit1g had a bad day at the end of August. The Twitch star is mostly active in DayZ at the moment, but now he tried out Fall Guys with his buddy shroud, and the Twitch chat seemingly bothered him a lot.

At some point, summit1g had enough and expressed his opinion to the Twitch chat:

You guys really know how to ruin someone’s fun, thank you very much. I think it’s the right time to say that I’m considering streaming less. Maybe I’ll take a few days off each week.

I really think the line has been crossed here. We’re playing Fall Guys. If I can’t have fun playing Fall Guys with you, I honestly don’t know what else I should play.

I think Twitch is getting worse. If you are even ruining my fun here, I don’t know how much longer I want to be on Twitch. Maybe I’ll let the contract expire. We’ll see.

summit1g

While he says this, people in the chat are horrified. They cannot believe he would say that. Who would say something bad?

What bothers him? Summit1g says that the “toxicity” on Twitch is continuously increasing and ruining his gaming and streaming experience. It has been getting worse lately. Twitch has taken a turn for the worse.

He used to stream because it was more fun to play in front of an audience than all alone. But now he prefers to play with his friends without anyone watching him.

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After some time, everything is alright again: “Sometimes I just freak out and say nonsense.”

“Don’t take everything I say seriously”

And it continued: After summit1g’s statement, he streamed his full schedule for the next few days with up to 12 hours daily.

Later he explained: Sometimes, when he plays, he gets upset. Video games and his stream are his life, and he is passionate about them.

His life revolves around these two things. When he gets too into something, he sometimes freaks out and says things that people should not take too seriously.

When he gets “salty” and “mad,” he means things he does not really mean.

A prisoner of his own constraints

This is behind it: Summit1g’s problem is that he has little leverage to threaten his chat.

Because threats go against his own preferences and interests:

  • summit1g wants to stream as much as possible: He is a grinder through and through.
  • He wants a lively, active Twitch channel that just flies by him, as it gives him a good feeling.
  • Leaving Twitch after so many years and after his channel has grown to 5.34 million followers seems almost unthinkable. Moreover, he only signed a major contract in May 2020.

The obvious solutions to his problems would be:

  • Taking a real day off now and then to relax.
  • Setting the chat to a “sub-only” mode. Then only players who also have a paid subscription can chat. However, summit1g does not want that, because then “the chat is too boring” and he doesn’t like it either. And taking a day off or even several days off seems to go against his principles.

It is evident that even the toughest and most experienced streamers on Twitch suffer under the enormous workload if they really want to be “the top star” on the platform. Because it requires an almost inhuman workload.

Back in 2017, streamer Professor Broman said he is afraid Twitch will consume his life. The streamer said back then: The only one who can ultimately turn off the camera is simultaneously the one who benefits the most from it when the camera is always on.

This phenomenon has solidified and confirmed itself in recent years: Streamers decide for themselves how long they are on air and how many breaks they take. However, they probably do not make very healthy decisions.

Summit1G-XQC
xQc (right) is just as successful as summit1g and is just as burned out at the moment.

Mammoth shifts without vacation are consuming the 2 biggest Twitch streamers

summit1g and Canadian xQc are the biggest streamers on Twitch because they pull off double shifts every day with streams over 10, 12, or 13 hours. It is no wonder that both such successful streamers suffer under this constant overload.

xQc has also had outbursts lately:

Streamer is incredibly successful, but the Twitch culture is wearing him out

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Pokémon GO: 5 strong attackers that everyone needs for raids

In Pokémon GO strong attackers are particularly important in raids. Here are 5 Pokémon that you can use in almost every raid and that you definitely should have on your team.

This is shown by the list: We present you Pokémon that generally have a strong attack value and can also be seen as general attackers. They are also of types that are often required in raids.

Some types are needed more often because legendary raid bosses are often of the same types. Thus, the counter Pokémon rarely change.

This does not mean that each of these Pokémon from the list can generally be used against every monster. Effectiveness is still the most important factor.

Important Pokémon for strong raid bosses

The following selection of Pokémon is suitable for many raids from level 1 to Mega Raids in Pokémon GO:

Mewtwo

What kind of Pokémon is this? The legendary Pokémon is probably the best example of a monster that should definitely not be missing from your team. It is incredibly versatile and has a high attack value, allowing it to deal solid damage almost everywhere.

Crypto Mewtwo

Mewtwo has charge attacks from 7 different types. These include:

  • Flamethrower (Fire)
  • Icy Wind (Ice)
  • Psychic (Psychic)
  • Psycho Cut (Psychic)
  • Shadow Ball (Ghost)
  • Thunder Shock (Electric)
  • Focus Blast (Fighting)
  • Hyper Beam (Normal)

Some of the attacks Mewtwo can no longer learn through a regular TM. However, you can teach it each of the attacks through the Top Charge TM.

Each of the attacks makes Mewtwo a solid and sometimes even the best attacker for the respective type. Therefore, you should definitely have one or more Mewtwo on your team, as this will make you effective against almost every Pokémon.

How to get Mewtwo? The legendary Pokémon is currently not available. It was available for a time in EX raids and then several times in the normal level 5 raids. Currently, you can only get it by exchanging or if you have not yet claimed it as a reward from the Victini research.

Rayquaza

What kind of Pokémon is this? Among dragon attackers, Rayquaza is on top. It has a solid attack value and the best dragon attacks. The Dragon type is only not very effective against a few types (Steel and Fairy). This allows Rayquaza to deal solid damage against almost every Pokémon.

Pokémon GO Rayquaza title

Especially against other dragon Pokémon, Rayquaza is a real weapon. Dragon Pokémon are often found in raids, and in most cases, Rayquaza is the top counter.

Therefore, you should definitely have a Rayquaza ready because of the numerous dragon Pokémon that appear in raids. This way, you are optimally prepared.

How to get Rayquaza? Similar to Mewtwo, Rayquaza is only available in legendary raids. Currently, Rayquaza is not available either. Therefore, you have to obtain it through an exchange.

Darkrai

What kind of Pokémon is this? As a Dark and Ghost type attacker, Darkrai is a real weapon. It is by far the best Dark type attacker in the game and particularly useful against the numerous Psychic Pokémon in raids.

Darkrai

Psychic Pokémon are the most common legendary Pokémon, so you should always have a strong team against them. Darkrai is the best choice here.

Not only is Darkrai strong as a Dark type attacker, it also learns the Ghost type move Shadow Ball, making it useful for this type as well.

How to get Darkrai? This is a mysterious Pokémon that was unlocked through level 5 raids. Currently, it is not in the raids. You also cannot exchange Darkrai as it is a mysterious Pokémon. So all you can do is wait.

Tyranitar

What kind of Pokémon is this? Tyranitar is not the best attacker, but it is among the best monsters of Rock and Dark type. Both types are often in demand in raids, making Tyranitar frequently the better choice than the suggested team.

Pokémon GO 1st Tyranitar

A good Tyranitar should not be missing from your team, as you can often attack effectively with it, and it is also often useful in gym battles.

How to get Tyranitar? This Pokémon is probably the easiest to obtain on the list. It can often be found in level 3 raids (formerly level 4 raids). Additionally, you can evolve it from Larvitar, which is even available in the wild. You need 125 candies for this.

Lucario

What kind of Pokémon is this? Here you have the best Fighting type attacker. This type is quite useful in raids, and with Lucario, you have a strong attacker that especially possesses a really good charge attack with Aura Sphere.

Lucario

Lucario can be used in numerous raids, but is also not to be underestimated in other situations. It easily defeats the numerous gym defenders like Snorlax or Snorlax and is also a real weapon in Rocket battles.

How to get Lucario? This is the evolution of Riolu. The baby Pokémon is only available in 10 km eggs and is quite rare. Alternatively, you can also trade it.

If you are looking for even more strong attackers, then check out the MeinMMO list of best attackers in 2020. There we show you the best Pokémon of each type.

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