Marvel’s Avengers: Open Beta starts today – Here’s what’s included, here’s how to participate

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The multiplayer online game Marvel’s Avengers has announced the start date for the beta. Throughout August, all interested parties will have the chance to experience the game before its release.

If you’ve always wanted to step into the role of a true superhero, you should definitely take a closer look at Marvel’s Avengers. And if you want to check out the game before its release and get your first impression of it, you should dive into the beta. MeinMMO explains when and how that works.

When does the beta of Marvel’s Avengers start?

When does the closed beta for pre-order customers start? The beta will be rolled out in three stages on three different dates for all platforms. The catch is that PC and Xbox players will have to wait longer:

  • August 7 – The beta for pre-order customers starts on PS4
  • August 14 – Pre-order beta for PC and Xbox One, open beta for PS4

When does the open beta start? Also, those who want to try the game as part of the beta will have to wait longer – until this date:

  • August 21 at 9:00 PM local time – Open beta for everyone
Marvel's Avengers Beta Start

How to get access to the Marvel’s Avengers beta – Here’s how you can participate

Pre-order and play the beta early: For the pre-order betas, you must have purchased the game in advance.

It doesn’t matter which of the up to four possible editions you buy. The cheapest way to participate is the Standard Edition, which you can get for

  • €69.99 on PS4 and Xbox One
  • and €59.99 for PC (Steam).

Keep in mind that you must handle the beta access through the retailer when purchasing a physical version according to the official FAQ for the Avengers beta. You can find details at the respective shop.

Marvel’s Avengers Beta – Participate for free: The open beta is then free for everyone who wants to test the game, but it will also be shorter.

Marvel's Avengers Iron Man
Do you also want to step into the suit of Iron Man? Dive into the beta.

Where can I pre-order? Publisher Square Enix has set up a dedicated official shop page for the pre-order of Avengers. Here you can select your preferred edition and platform, whether you want a physical or digital copy, and then a shop of your choice. You will then be redirected to the respective page with a click on “Pre-order”.

Do you need PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold? No, neither of the two paid services is required for the beta of Marvel’s Avengers.

What content does the beta of Marvel’s Avengers offer?

If you want to try out Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, and other Marvel heroes before the release of Marvel’s Avengers on September 4, you have the chance on PS4 first. Just before the official release date, you can check it out for free one more time. But what’s actually included?

Marvel's Avengers Group
The Avengers

The heroes: You can try out the following four characters:

  • Iron Man
  • Hulk
  • Black Widow
  • Ms. Marvel

They all have 3 skill trees, but only one can be used in the beta.

The content: After a 25-minute prologue in which you relive the events of A-Day, you initially have access to 2 single-player missions – the so-called Hero Missions.

After these missions, there are three content types: HARM Rooms, Warzones, and Dropzones, which can be completed either solo with AI or in co-op with other players. You can also get a preview of the multiplayer.

Marvel's Avengers Ship
The heroes also have a lot to do in the beta

What is Marvel’s Avengers about?

In Marvel’s Avengers, you control the characters of the titular superhero team, including renowned heroes like Ms. Marvel. Four heroes form a team that must fight through various missions.

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A major point in Avengers is the multiplayer aspect, as each mission can be played either with other players or with AI heroes.

With other players, you can explore new combos and synergies, which is harder to do alone. The developers have explained the multiplayer of Avengers in more detail in an interview with MeinMMO.

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Avengers is impressively staged and features a lot of action, as fans of the films are certainly used to.

There is also a progress system and ongoing conflicts around the globe, which you need to resolve via the “War Table”. However, one point of criticism is the loot system, as explained by colleagues at GamePro.

Nevertheless, Marvel’s Avengers is among the 5 most anticipated new multiplayer games of 2020. Comic lovers and superhero fans will surely get their money’s worth here. However, anyone looking for a new co-op title should at least check out the open beta with their friends.

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Destiny 2: How to get Exotics from removed content this fall

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Finally, the developers revealed how to obtain older exotics from rotating game content in Destiny 2 starting this fall.

What’s happening in Destiny 2 this fall: On November 10, the new expansion “Beyond Light” will be released for Destiny 2. This will not only bring new content to the game but also a significant overhaul for Destiny 2.

The shooter cannot simply continue to grow. Thus, Bungie has devised a system (Destiny Content Vault, DCV for short) where content from both Destiny games is stored and can then rotate in and out of Destiny 2.

In short, some existing content from Destiny 2 will disappear this fall with the help of the DCV, but new content will be added to the game.

This is what the map of Destiny 2 will look like this fall

The impact of rotation on exotics: This rotation will not only affect playable content like locations, strikes, missions, or raids but also the availability of some weapon exotics.

Many examples of these exotic weapons will no longer be available through traditional means (quests, missions). Because one or more steps to obtain the corresponding weapon or the sole source could be rendered unavailable due to the rotation of the associated content.

Which weapons will be affected can be found here: 21 weapon exotics you should grab before “Beyond Light”

How you will be able to obtain the old exotics: Many Guardians are now wondering whether and, if yes, how these weapon exotics will be obtainable starting this fall. After all, some Guardians are still missing quite a few exo-weapons. Bungie has finally provided concrete details on this.

No longer available through traditional means – Whisper of the Worm

As the studio announced, none of these exotics from Destiny 2 will disappear. Only the original way to obtain them, along with their respective destinations and activity content, will be moved to the Destiny Content Vault.

However, both new and veteran players will still be able to earn these weapon exotics starting this fall. Therefore, from Year 4 onwards, every exotic weapon tied to a quest moved to the Content Vault will be available through a new memorial vendor. How this will work for raid exotics like the Anarchy remains to be seen.

This vendor will be located among the vault traders in the Tower. Bungie intends to provide more specific details on how this exotic archive will work during the current Season 11. Some old exotics from past seasons can already be acquired from the Cryptarch in the Tower.

You can already purchase some old exotics from Master Rahool

What about the exotic masterwork catalysts? Not only exotic weapons but also numerous masterwork catalysts are affected by the content rotation and will no longer be available through traditional means with the start of Year 4.

However, all these catalysts are expected to return from the Vault in upcoming seasons and be made available with new targets (if necessary). They will not be available like the old exotics through the new memorial vendor in the Tower.

By the way, Destiny 2 will continue for years as an MMO – Beyond Light and plans until 2022

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Borderlands 3: First teaser for the 4th DLC – Does it bring back a popular content from BL2?

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Gearbox has released a first teaser for the upcoming 4th DLC of Borderlands 3. It reveals when the official presentation of the DLC will take place. There is also a tweet from Randy Pitchford hinting at a popular content from Borderlands 2.

What does the teaser show? The 20-second teaser features the character “Krieg” meditating at the center of the video. The background changes multiple times, along with various sounds such as screams or moans.

Starting from second 17, the message “Full Reveal August 25” appears. It is confirmed that we will learn everything about the 4th DLC next Tuesday.

A release is therefore expected at the end of September. This was roughly the interval between the reveals and the releases of the other DLCs.

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Co-founder Tweet References Bunkers and Badasses

What can we expect in the 4th DLC? The teaser already suggests that Krieg could find his way to Borderlands 3. He already appeared as the sixth playable character in the predecessor Borderlands 2.

Additionally, there is a mysterious tweet from Gearbox co-founder Randy Pitchford, in which he claims to have rolled a 2, then a 14, and then a 2.

On reddit, users deciphered this into the letters B N B, which is for them a clear hint at Bunkers and Badasses (via reddit).

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What is Bunkers and Badasses? This minigame is Pandora’s version of “Dungeons & Dragons,” which the character Tiny Tina played. This content was appropriately released with the 4th DLC of Borderlands 2.

It is very likely that this could also be content in the upcoming DLC of Borderlands 3.

How things might continue after the 4th DLC has already been speculated by MeinMMO author Max Handwerk in an article.

What is happening in BL3 right now? Today, on August 20, a new update was released, which made minor adjustments to some weapons.

Additionally, the next anniversary event has been activated. For a week, everything will revolve around the currency Eridium. We have provided you with a guide on how to best farm Eridium.

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CoD MW & Warzone: Patch fixes deadly attachment that allowed for one-shot kills

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A new patch for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD Warzone is now live. This patch fixes, among other things, an issue that allowed the FR 5.56 with a certain attachment to instantly kill opponents. There are also other adjustments to the weapons. Read the patch notes here.

This bug is fixed by the patch: Since a recent update, the assault rifle FR 5.56 has had an underbarrel shotgun. It is actually not that strong, at least with most weapons.

However, with the FR 5.56, it led to one-shot kills in Warzone. If you hit someone at close range with the underbarrel shotgun, they were instantly done for. This bug should now be fixed with the patch from August 20.

The underbarrel attachment was faulty with the FR 5.56.

Other weapon changes in the patch: In addition to the bug fixes, there are some nerfs and buffs for other weapons. Among other things, the Bruen Mk9 is being nerfed again, after the top weapon already received a nerf in the first patch:

  • Bruen Mk9 – Reduced damage to the upper torso, increased recoil of the base weapon and particularly of the 60-round magazine
  • ISO – The new weapon from Season 5 has a lower movement penalty on the drum magazine and increased movement speed while aiming
  • 725 with sawed-off barrel – Reduced aim down sights (ADS) time, movement speed and the distance at which it can kill have also been reduced
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Additionally, an exploit at the prison in Warzone and a voice-over for the Alert perk have been removed.

Bug fixes and solutions since Season 5

Since the start of Season 5, Modern Warfare and Warzone have been struggling with some bugs, such as:

The latter has made the game nearly unplayable by distorting weapon models unnaturally. Players could hardly aim properly or hit players with broken weapons. The “Demon Gun Glitch” has now been fixed, though. Here’s how it looked:

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As of August 19, it is also known how Call of Duty will continue. After a long time of guessing, players have finally unlocked the first trailer for the upcoming CoD 2020. It will be a Black Ops titled “Cold War” and will be officially revealed next week.

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The closed test of Crowfall is actually an open beta – Here’s how to participate

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The MMORPG Crowfall is currently in a closed beta, but more and more players are being invited. As the developers revealed, almost all registered players have been invited and additional testers are being sought.

What kind of test is this? On August 11, Crowfall officially entered beta. The MMORPG focused on PvP has been in development for over 5 years and has offered a playable version since 2018, which was only available to paying customers.

However, users can also participate in the current beta by simply registering on the official website. And your chances are very good that you will be selected for the test, even if you register today. The developers also revealed this in a new Q&A.

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Almost all 400,000 beta registrations have received an invitation

How is the beta going so far? As Creative Director J. Todd Coleman revealed in the video, the beta is going well. It is primarily intended to test the stability of the servers and features. For this, many players are needed.

So far, nearly 400,000 players have registered for the beta, in addition to the 70,000 backers who have already invested money. As Coleman mentioned, almost all of these registered players have now been invited.

How can you still register? To participate in the beta, it is sufficient to register on the official website. Participants are invited in waves.

So initially, the players who registered early are being invited. But new players will also receive invitations.

Crowfall The Fortunes of War Siege
In Crowfall there are PvE and PvP worlds. In addition, there are castle sieges, as seen in this picture.

How long will the beta last? Players who register for the beta can play for 30 days initially. Those who have already invested money and are backers of the MMORPG can use the beta indefinitely.

After the currently closed beta, an official open beta is also expected to follow. After that, there will be the release, which is currently scheduled for the end of the year, as Coleman revealed in an interview with MeinMMO.

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Destiny 2: Update 2.9.1.3 is now available – Patch notes and all information

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In Destiny 2, there was a new update tonight on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia – the hotfix 2.9.1.3. Find out everything important about the maintenance process on August 20, the server downtime, and the patch notes.

What is important today: Normally, Destiny 2 receives its updates almost always on Tuesdays, and that is no different in the Season 11. However, with hotfix 2.9.1.3, Bungie apparently did not want to wait until next week, so the new update is already available today, Thursday.

You can expect maintenance today as well as downtime – the servers will go offline for a while during the maintenance.

The hotfix 2.9.1.3 is now live, by the way. It will be automatically installed in-game before character selection and is 10.22 MB on PS4.

Maintenance on 20.08. – This is the procedure

The maintenance work will take place today exactly during prime time. But if everything goes according to plan, you will only need to take a brief forced break. 

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These times are important today:

  • Maintenance begins at 18:00 CET.
  • At 18:45, downtime begins, servers will go offline. All players will be removed from their respective activities and returned to the login screen.
  • At 19:00, the server downtime ends, and the release of update 2.9.1.3 starts on all platforms and in all regions.
  • After the update has been loaded (and copied), players can log back in to Destiny 2.
  • The maintenance is expected to end at 21:00.

Please note: Until the end of the maintenance work at 21:00, there may be queues and login issues. Additionally, the Companion App and other API services may be impaired or unavailable.

What changes with update 2.9.1.3 in Destiny 2?

This is known: Bungie has already given a brief insight into what this update could entail. The hotfix is supposed to fix the faulty weekly event bounties from the Solstice of Heroes.

Solstice cosmetic from Eververse

These do not grant Glimmer nor powerful loot. However, the in-game currency will be needed by some Guardians for cosmetics during the summer event.

For more information, check here: Why event bounties are causing a lot of trouble among players

It is unknown whether any further fixes or changes will come to the game with the new update. The official patch notes should provide more detailed information.

Patch notes for Destiny 2 hotfix 2.9.1.3 

What’s in the patch notes: The official patch notes for update 2.9.1.3 are not yet available in German. They are expected to be released later tonight, and we will provide them for you. In the meantime, we have linked the original English Change Log for you:

By the way, if you are still upgrading your Solstice armor: Quickly upgrade Solstice armor – This saves you time in the event

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The first advertisement for the PlayStation 5 is here, promising that you “feel more”

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A commercial for the PS5 has surfaced on the internet, reportedly originating from Hungary. While there are no concrete hints about the price or the release date, many are now hoping for a forthcoming revelation of this information.

Update – 5:00 PM: The official advertisement has now been released by PlayStation. It features the previously leaked scenes. You can find the English advertisement on YouTube and we have embedded the advertisement here in German for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYHSsJNbfcA

In the official PlayStation blog, there are also some developer insights regarding the games that are supposed to be released on the PS5.

What kind of advertisement is this? The 30-second advertisement for the PS5 does not showcase direct gameplay content but relies heavily on CGI effects. The focus is on a female character with a bow and arrow.

Meanwhile, a voice in the background reports that one has arrived in a world where one can feel and hear a lot. Immersion is strongly emphasized in the advertisement, which is likely to be created with the special 3D audio technology and the showcased DualSense 5 controller.

What is lacking, however, are concrete hints about the price of the PS5 and the release of the PlayStation 5. By the way, you can find out more about Sony’s next-gen console here: PlayStation 5 – Everything we know about Sony’s upcoming PS5

Where does the advertisement come from?: The advertisement was first released on the official YouTube channel of PlayStation Hungary. However, the video has since been set to private.

However, since the internet never forgets, the advertisement can still be found on other platforms, including Twitter:

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Are there soon new details about the release?

In the PS5 reddit, the advertisement is currently generating a lot of hope among users. After all, it’s an official commercial from Sony. And this would only make sense in the near future if there were also details about the release and the price.

Some have even hoped that there might be new information today, August 20. After all, Sony has frequently released updates on Thursdays in the past, and the video might have just gone online prematurely.

However, there has been no official statement from Sony so far. There isn’t much time left, as the console is supposed to be released this year along with the Xbox Series X.

Can games be recognized in the trailer?

Some clever users on reddit also tried to find game content in the CGI trailer:

However, this also remains pure speculation.

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Famous developers are now explaining to you on Netflix why you love online games

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The streaming service Netflix has released a new in-house documentary: High Score. In the mini-series, the developers of the most famous video games talk about how the industry became so successful and provide insights into its creation.

What kind of series is it? High Score is a mini-series consisting of six episodes, each about 45 minutes long. It tells the story of how video games slowly took over households and encouraged players to play themselves instead of just staring at their TV.

It includes a cross-section of the most successful video games at the beginning of the gaming era, the “golden age,” as Netflix itself calls it.

In the first episode, for example, the Japanese Tomohiro Nishikado talks about the success of the iconic game Space Invaders, which he invented and which became a huge success, especially in Japanese arcade halls. You can find the trailer for the documentary here:

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The transition to modern gaming is exemplified by DOOM. As seen in the trailer, here the co-founder of id Software, Alfonso John Romero, explains why we love multiplayer games so much:

For the first time, you can play in a high-speed 3D world where you blow your friends up. It’s a lot of fun to play against each other in deathmatch mode, and that has influenced everyone who wanted to make games.

The shooter DOOM is the originator of the deathmatch mode, where players fight until one reaches a certain score. It is now indispensable in shooters. id Software released DOOM Eternal, the first major AAA shooter in 2020.

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Where can I watch it? High Score is now available on Netflix. Here you can find the link to the first episode of High Score.

Also, a Diablo series is set to appear on Netflix, currently without a specific date.

Play yourself instead of watching – or?

The documentary interestingly runs counter to the current trend of Twitch and streaming. Many people enjoy watching other gamers play instead of playing themselves. One of the latest hits is Fall Guys, which has taken Twitch by storm.

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Is a huge hit on Twitch: The new game Fall Guys.

There has been a long debate among gamers about the fascination with Twitch. Many do not see why they should watch others play when they can just play themselves. Others argue that they simply want to be entertained, and the best way to do that is with what they love: video games. Especially if a friendly streamer talks to them.

However, there is also criticism. The biggest streamer in the world, Pokimane, has been accused of exploiting lonely men.

The cover image is from the YouTube trailer.

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CoD MW & Warzone: Crazy MP7 setup gives you an advantage against almost all weapons

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That the MP7 is one of the best weapons in close combat in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone is probably well known to most soldiers. However, which setup allows you to beat almost everything at short distances is probably just now coming to light – a player shows his wild hipfire build.

The MP7 plays really nicely in Call of Duty. The recoil tends to pull the weapon up when firing, which can be controlled very well, and the “Time to Kill” (TTK) values are also impressive. This makes it a strong choice as

Now a CoD player found a setup that makes the weapon good in other ways. He plays the close-combat beast only with hipfire. This saves him the time to aim down sights (ADS time) and wins many duels at short distances because he can achieve kills purely based on the TTK value without accounting for ADS time.

For fans of the MP7, this opens up entirely new possibilities and reveals an underestimated strength of the submachine gun. MeinMMO shows you his setup and explains in detail why it is so strong.

Hipfire Setup Delivers Strong Performance in Modern Warfare & Warzone

What does his setup look like? The player “@thetonystark” presents the setup in one of his TikTok videos and also shows scenes of how he uses the weapon.

MP7 Hipfire Setup

  • Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolith)
  • Laser: 5mW Laser
  • Stock: No Stock
  • Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
  • Ammunition: 60-Round Magazine
cod warzone weapon mp7 hipfire setup

Pros and Cons of the Hipfire Style

What makes the setup so strong? He plays the MP purely as a hipfire weapon, and the easily manageable recoil, which is made even more relaxed by the attachments, can also be controlled very well. Additionally, the bullet spread is rather low, even at longer distances. In the video, you can see strong hits at 20 meters without aiming down sights.

The catch is that by using only hipfire, you save on the “time to aim down sights” and thus gain an advantage over all players and weapons that need to aim in order to hit effectively. This brings the TTK below that of many other weapons, and unless you have to defend against a shotgun, you can take out everything else. Unless a strong player comes around the corner with the FAL and scores headshots – the hipfire MP7 won’t stand a chance.

If you do have to aim down sights, this setup allows you to do so quite quickly and accurately. On top of that, there is a high movement speed, which becomes noticeable when fleeing from the circle in Warzone, changing cover, or pushing enemies. This is also due to the “Merc Foregrip, which provides a hidden speed buff.

What makes the setup less effective? The build forgoes a barrel that increases range, allowing the weapon to do more damage at a distance. Although the Monolith Suppressor gives you a range boost and suppresses your shots, the weapon’s damage profile weakens from 12 meters onwards. The Monolith Suppressor is, by the way, one of the attachments we recommend for every weapon.

With this setup, you can hardly use the weapon at distances beyond close combat range. Rapidly switching weapons when your primary weapon runs out of steam usually doesn’t yield the desired hits.

Another downside is the constant visibility of the 5mW laser. The beam is clearly visible before you come around a corner. The ADS advantage won’t help you much if the enemy is already “hard-scoping” on your position.

Pros
  • Low TTK as you don’t need to aim down sights
  • Hits can be surprisingly well placed
  • High movement speed
Cons
  • This is a pure close-combat weapon
  • The laser is always visible to enemies
  • You usually need the Overkill perk

Comparison with MP5

How do the numbers look? To show the potential the weapon theoretically has, here are the numbers compared to the MP5 – the best SMG in Warzone & Modern Warfare. Here is the pro setup for the MP5 that was used for this comparison.

TTK Comparison – Warzone MP5 vs. Hipfire MP7

  • MP5 – TTK with ADS in Warzone: 763 milliseconds
  • MP7 – TTK without ADS in Warzone: 568 milliseconds
  • MP5 – TTK with ADS in Multiplayer: 368 milliseconds
  • MP7 – TTK without ADS in Multiplayer: 189 milliseconds

The differences are clearly visible and particularly noticeable in regular multiplayer. If you use the MP purely for close combat, make sure to include this setup in your loadout.

However, in Warzone, you should currently prefer the “FR 5.56” for close combat. That weapon, with the right attachment, can take out foes with just one shot, and the weapon is currently so OP that the developers have announced a fix. Until then, unfortunately, the “FAMAS” is the go-to choice for close combat in Warzone.

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In the new Remnant DLC, I felt really stupid – and that was great!

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Remnant: From the Ashes is getting its second and final DLC today: Subject 2923. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus was able to test the new content in advance and had quite a hard time with the tricky puzzles there. But the puzzles are not the only changes.

What is Subject 2923? The second DLC brings the story of Remnant: From the Ashes to a close. You are going to uncover the origin of the Seed and try to defeat it once and for all.

In the process, you will get lost in another world: Reisum, the world of the Urikki – These are very human-like rat beings that live in Nordic-inspired huts and villages and are not always friendly towards humans.

Subject 2923 is now available as a DLC for PS4, Xbox One, and PC – available in the Epic Store or on Steam. Anyone who got Remnant for free in the last 7 days only needs the new DLC to play for €9.99. We have embedded the trailer for the DLC here for you:

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Note: The article deals with content from the new DLC Subject 2923. I have tried to keep it as spoiler-free as possible, but some information and insights into details and features are still included.

Super hard puzzles? Well, at least for me …

The DLC does this really well: Let’s start right with one of my highlights. During my first steps through the new campaign, I handled things pretty clumsily and spent a good one or two hours on a puzzle.

This one is already located in the second area of the DLC, an abandoned research facility. There, you have to crack the code to a storage room. The code itself is actually completely obvious, if you know how to solve it:

Remnant Subject 2923 Puzzle Letters

Everything you need to crack it is actually already here. The only hint you get is the number 5. It cost me an estimated two hours and a lot of internet research on cryptography and mathematics to solve the puzzle.

The puzzle is not necessary for progressing in the game. Behind it lies just a (admittedly pretty cool) weapon. Still, ambition drove me to want to solve it.

The solution was actually quite easy, and I felt pretty dumb afterward. At that point, however, it became clear to me how wonderful it is that a game can make me feel so foolish and yet so delighted when I achieve my reward.

SPOILER: This is the code and how you find it

Weisskopf’s hints mean that he is using a variant of a so-called “quinary numeral system”. There are only numbers from 1 to 5. 6 would be like 11, 7 would be 12 and so on. But he starts at 11 for A, the first letter.

The solution is therefore: 24 13 51 for ICU.

However, these puzzles and extras are not the only things that captivated me about Subject 2923. The entire aesthetic, the world, and the new enemies kept me occupied for hours.

Subject 2923: Bloodborne meets Warhammer

What does the DLC look like? When the base game is compared to Dark Souls, Subject 2923 definitely hits the mark of Bloodborne. It is similarly hard, and in terms of aesthetics and environment, it strongly reminds one of the dark, English world.

It starts right away with the fact that the first areas are a dark forest, followed by a facility with patients. For anyone who enjoyed playing Bloodborne, familiar feelings will arise here.

There are also numerous enemies that seem to be inspired by Warhammer – something that I personally find very good. The Urikki resemble Skaven, some of the more grotesque enemies resemble Chaos Worshipers. One could say:

  • Remnant: From the Ashes is like Dark Souls meets Fallout
  • Subject 2923 is like Bloodborne meets Warhammer
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Remnant sends you to the planet of rats in the new giant DLC
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The rat people appear quite surprisingly human, yet also like disgusting monsters. This creates a pleasantly uncomfortable, oppressive atmosphere – something that really fits the game’s style.

Remnant Subject 2923 Tavern
A kind of tavern of the rat people.
Remnant Subject 2923 Pots
Here, three soups are being prepared.
Remnant Subject 2923 Store 2
A shop with craft goods – Quite normal.
Remnant Subject 2923 Store 1
Tools – Apparently a tanner.
Remnant Subject 2923 Church
Even a kind of church has the rats.
Remnant Subject 2923 School
A school – Anatomy seems to be on the curriculum.
Remnant Subject 2923 Rat Mother
A seer along with her children, looks somewhat strange but speaks our language fluently.
Remnant Subject 2923 Drakken Boat
A kind of longship like those from the Vikings.
Remnant Subject 2923 Forest
The dark forest is the beginning of the DLC – Has something of Bloodborne.

Two-headed rats, ninja rats, rat mages, and more

What features are there? The cool puzzles are actually just the smallest new feature and more of a detail than a substantial content addition. With Subject 2923, the following comes into play:

  • 2 new zones
  • 6-8 new quests, some of which are related to the puzzles
  • 6 new bosses
  • 4 new base and boss weapons each as well as 4 new mods
  • 2 new armor sets
  • 21 new trinkets
  • and 3 new consumables

Regarding the bosses and quests, there are some really cool new creatures to discover. Some of my favorite characters were a ninja rat, a warrior riding a giant naked mole rat, and a fat two-headed rat that wants to negotiate and kill me at the same time. Here are some impressions from the test:

Remnant Subject 2923 Rat Mage
The rat mage boss knocked me down several times.
Remnant Subject 2923 Ninja Rat Tian
The ninja rat Tian, the assassin.
Remnant Subject 2923 Fusion Rifle
One of the new weapons, a fusion rifle.
Remnant Subject 2923 Sebum
Sebum often talks to himself.
Remnant Subject 2923 Frost Effect
One of the new effects causes the screen to freeze.
Remnant Subject 2923 Statues Puzzle
One of the puzzles that I couldn’t solve.
Remnant Subject 2923 Varg and Rider
A warrior rat on a giant naked mole rat – Why not?

How long do the contents entertain? As I mentioned recently, I find it hard to stop playing Remnant. That’s why I already completed the campaign during the test, at least once on normal difficulty.

It took me exactly 8 hours, during which I discovered and solved quite a few secrets and puzzles. However, since the world is randomly generated, I probably saw only about half of the new content, maybe even a bit less.

Therefore, I estimate the playtime to be roughly 20 hours if you want to find all the new weapons, equipment, and extras. The adventure mode, which you can use to farm equipment, is particularly suitable for this . Depending on the difficulty level and skill, this can also turn into 30 hours or more.

Additionally, all new enemies are available in survival mode from the “Swamps of Corsus” DLC. So it adds some replay value as well, but it does require the first DLC.

Is the DLC Subject 2923 worth it? From my point of view, absolutely. The story concludes nicely with Subject 2923 and is particularly worthwhile if you have already completed the main game. I also strongly recommend doing so beforehand.

The new items I have found so far are really good and feel unique to play. Those who want to try out new builds and styles of play will find numerous toys here to play around with.

Remnant Subject 2923 my Build
With this new armor and the new weapons, I like to play now – a very aggressive build centered around dragon hearts.

So far, I haven’t found any spot that would be too difficult. The difficulty suits beginners and advanced players well, and can be adjusted even more through the various difficulty levels. However, anyone who still needs some starting assistance or has just begun playing Remnant through Epic’s offer will find useful tips for getting started in Remnant: From the Ashes.

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Subject 2923 was a lot of fun. Especially the tricky puzzles and cool boss mechanics, as well as the relatively high replay value make it currently an extremely attractive game for me.

It is rare that especially hard tasks or opponents like these in games do not frustrate me but rather are enjoyable, even if they make me feel foolish. Remnant strikes a good balance regarding the difficulty of puzzles, bosses, and enemies.

I regret not having started earlier. On the other hand, now is probably the ideal time because I can play through the entire story from start to finish – without any waiting time.

Right now, Remnant: From the Ashes still makes many evenings enjoyable in the base game, and I look forward to fully enjoying Subject 2923 with friends or alone. It’s just a shame that this story is probably now coming to an end. I would have liked to see more of it.

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PvP League in Pokémon GO is unplayable for many – Finally, Niantic responds

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there have been significant issues with the PvP League for months. Frustrated trainers have now written an open letter to Niantic. The developers responded promptly and promised clarification.

Here’s the situation with the PvP League: Since the start of the PvP League, bugs in the mode have become the norm. Niantic repeatedly fixes some issues, but then new bugs quickly arise again.

The errors have reached a point where some trainers simply cannot play anymore and lose rounds due to bugs. Other trainers have lost interest in the mode. They don’t want to invest time in something where they lose due to game errors.

This is what has happened: Those who are fans of the PvP League but are just frustrated by the errors can now have hope. Trainers have compiled the known issues of the league and forwarded them to Niantic.

The developers have responded and promised an update for next week. It is supposed to clarify the errors.

Update on PvP Bugs is coming – Community is skeptical

This is the open letter: The letter comes from various PvP veterans. Among them are also well-known YouTubers like the German-speaking Spieletrend. Otherwise, they are mainly organizers of PvP tournaments and high-ranking fighters in the league.

The letter neatly lists what is currently going wrong in the PvP League. The known bugs are mentioned and there is also a detailed explanation and a video that shows the bug.

This is how Niantic reacts: The letter was shared on Twitter by numerous trainers and ultimately reached Niantic. They responded on Twitter: “Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. We have looped in our developers to share a comprehensive update on what’s being done to address the issues in GO Battle League. While this will take some time, we aim to have this update for you by the end of next week.”

This means that they want to be more transparent here. Niantic aims to provide insights into the problems and possibly explain why a fix is so difficult.

What do trainers say about this? Many players are still skeptical about whether the bugs can actually be fixed soon. After all, there have been continuous bug fixes and new errors often worsened the situation.

On Twitter, there are various comments suggesting to pause the PvP League for now. If the bugs are actually fixed, they would gladly return.

If you still want to start in the PvP League right now, we recommend our Tier list for all leagues. There you will find a wide selection of strong Pokémon, so you can build useful teams. If there are no bugs, you can achieve numerous victories through this.

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In FIFA 21 these 9 well-known stars could get significantly worse cards

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 5 minutes

Coming soon, FIFA 21 will be released and the new player ratings are highly anticipated. MeinMMO has looked at 9 stars who could receive downgrades in the new FIFA installment.

The new ratings in FIFA 21: As in every year, EA Sports adjusts the player ratings for the new FIFA installment. The values are determined based on the performances of the past season. Some players will get stronger, while others will get weaker.

In addition to the best cards in the game, it is particularly exciting how the big stars are rated, who did not convince in the past season.

We will tell you which well-known stars could receive downgrades in FIFA 21.

Eden Hazard

That’s why Hazard’s rating could drop: The top transfer from Real Madrid, who switched from Chelsea FC for 115 million euros, had a mixed season and could not meet the high expectations. Although injuries have held him back, a downgrade due to his mediocre performances seems inevitable.

Especially since the winger only managed one goal and 7 assists in 22 games for Real Madrid last season.

How strong was Hazard in FIFA 20

How strong Hazard could be in FIFA 21: We realistically estimate a downgrade to still strong 88 points in the overall rating. That way, the cover star of FIFA 20 would still have a strong card.

Antoine Griezmann

That’s why Griezmann’s rating could drop: Similar to Hazard, Antoine Griezmann was a top transfer last summer. Barcelona paid 120 million euros to Atletico Madrid. However, the Frenchman has not been able to truly convince at the Catalans so far.

In 48 games, he managed 15 goals and 4 assists. Too little to justify a 89 rating.

How strong was Griezmann in FIFA 20

How strong Griezmann could be in FIFA 21: Since Griezmann’s performances were not completely catastrophic and he was able to play quite a lot, a downgrade to 87 seems plausible.

Giorgio Chiellini

That’s why Chiellini’s rating could drop: The Italian top defender from Juventus Turin started the FUT-20 season with a strong 89 card. However, there were no further improved cards throughout the season.

This is probably because the now 36-year-old defender has been plagued by injuries and could only play 4 matches in Serie A. A downgrade seems unavoidable.

How strong was Chiellini in FIFA 20

How strong Chiellini could be in FIFA 21: Giorgio Chiellini could still receive a strong defender card in FIFA 21. An overall rating of 86 or maybe 87 seems appropriate, as he did not deliver poor performances.

Marco Reus

That’s why Reus’s rating could drop: In the past season, Marco Reus could not connect to the top performances of the previous season, which was probably also due to injuries. Nevertheless, he achieved 17 points in 26 games. The downgrade should not be too severe.

One should also keep in mind that Reus is now 31 years old, which EA often rewards with a downgrade rather than an upgrade.

How strong was Reus in FIFA 20

How strong Reus could be in FIFA 21: Despite Marco Reus’s somewhat disappointing season, the performances of the Dortmund player were at least stable and should not justify too severe a downgrade. A new overall rating of 86 would fit.

Gareth Bale

That’s why Bale’s rating could drop: Already in FIFA 20, Bale received a significant downgrade from 88 to 85. And as the Welshman is now even less enthusiastic about football and is also not considered by coach Zinedine Zidane, he will hardly be able to maintain his strong rating of 85.

How strong was Bale in FIFA 20

How strong Bale could be in FIFA 21: Gareth Bale is facing a significant downgrade in the new FIFA installment. We are talking about a downgrade to potentially 82 points in the overall rating.

Paul Pogba

That’s why Pogba’s rating could drop: Pogba is one of the best midfielders in the world. However, unfortunately, the Frenchman cannot always deliver top performances. One goal and 4 assists in 22 games speak a clear language. He will hardly avoid a downgrade.

How strong was Pogba in FIFA 20

How strong Pogba could be in FIFA 21: Despite his poor performance last season, Pogba can still play at world-class level, so we suspect a moderate downgrade from 88 to 86 points in the overall rating.

Luka Modric

That’s why Modric’s rating could drop: If you look at Modric’s statistics from last season, you’ll quickly realize that another 90 rating in FIFA 21 is quite unrealistic.

In total, the 34-year-old scored 5 goals and provided 8 assists in 40 games. A bit disappointing for the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner.

How strong was Modric in FIFA 20

How strong Modric could be in FIFA 21: A new rating of 87 would suit the Croat well and still mean a strong card for the midfield.

Diego Godin

That’s why Godin’s rating could drop: Diego Godin had a tough time in his first season at Inter Milan. Although he did not play poorly, the competition in his position was just too great.

And without a starting position, a continued strong rating of 88 is at risk.

How strong was Modric in FIFA 20

How strong Godin could be in FIFA 21: Perhaps Godin can establish himself despite strong competition at Inter Milan and secure a starting position. However, he will probably not receive a rating of 88. A value between 84 and 85 seems more realistic.

Hugo Lloris

That’s why Lloris’s rating could drop: In recent years, Hugo Lloris has always been among the top goalkeepers in FIFA. However, after Tottenham’s disappointing season last year, the keeper is threatened with a downgrade.

Although he was injured for a large part of the season, he still managed to concede 37 goals in 27 games. Which is not a rate of a top goalkeeper and therefore will likely be penalized with a downgrade.

How strong was Lloris in FIFA 20

How strong Lloris could be in FIFA 21: A new overall rating of 85 is quite conceivable due to the weak performances.

What do you think about the possible downgrades? Did we forget top players who deserve a downgrade? And which players deserve an upgrade? Here we have 5 top talents that must be upgraded in FIFA 21.

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Fortnite: How to participate in the bootcamp – For cool rewards and a chance to earn V-Bucks

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite you can now participate in a bootcamp where you will complete various challenges. For everyone who joins, there is a cool reward and a chance to win V-Bucks. We will show you how to get involved.

What kind of bootcamp is this? This is a community contest. Unlike a tournament where you must fight against each other on the battlefield, here it’s about completing various challenges.

The bootcamp takes place between Wednesday, August 19 and Sunday, August 23, 2020. All players from the regions: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can participate in the contest.

How to get involved

What you need to do: In order to participate in the bootcamp and have your progress counted, you must register for the camp. To do this, go to the Fortnite Epic Games competition page.

On the page, you will find a large “button” where you can register by pressing it. Then simply log in with your platform or Epic Games account.

After that, you will be automatically redirected to the competition page for the bootcamp. There you will also find the challenges you need to complete.

These are the first two challenges that you should complete in the bootcamp

Important: New challenges will be released every day. If you miss a day, you can catch up, but you must complete the challenges in order.

Your progress will be displayed immediately and updated every 30 minutes so that you have an overview.

Cool reward for the bootcamp

What is the reward? You can unlock the first free item by completing all 6 challenges that take place between August 19 and August 21.

If you succeed, you will receive the spray “Lamasplosion” as a reward. Here is what the spray looks like:

This spray could become one of the rarer sprays if players can only unlock it through the bootcamp. Rare sprays are sought after and some have even been sold for $300 on Ebay.

Win V-Bucks in the bootcamp

This is how it continues with the rewards: Players who successfully complete all 6 challenges qualify for the weekend competition.

Between August 22 and August 23, 2020, you will receive new challenges for the bootcamp. You will see these again on the competition website.

There are V-Bucks to be won that you can use to buy cool skins and accessories in the item shop. The top 5 places will receive between 1,500 to 2,500 V-Bucks. A detailed overview of the prizes for the placements can be found on the official Epic Games page.

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V-Bucks are the in-game currency of Fortnite

This is how you see your progress in the competition: As soon as the weekend contest starts on August 22, the leaderboard on the website will be activated. There you can see how your placement stands. Only 20,000 players will receive a V-Bucks reward.

If you want to unlock the llama spray and have a chance to win V-Bucks, you should participate in the contest. After all, Season 4 is just around the corner. You might want to get V-Bucks for the new Battle Pass if you want to buy it.

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Every agent in Valorant shakes up the meta – Here’s why it’s important

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

In Valorant new agents are regularly added, and they often have disruptive effects on gameplay and the meta. However, according to the developers at Riot Games, this is intentional. You can learn why here on MeinMMO.

These are the ideas behind new agents: In a recently released dev video, lead character designer Ryan “Morello” Scott explained what the plans and concepts at Riot are for the new agents.

Every time a new agent is brought into the game, it disrupts the balance and the meta gameplay. While this annoys many players, the developers want it this way.

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What we introduce will always slightly disrupt the game. The learning curve of a new agent is important. It adds something to the game. We believe it is much better that there is a learning curve, or that it could be frustrating to learn how to play against someone, rather than just saying: “Why did we even add this new agent?”

It is therefore important that players are encouraged to actively engage with the new agents and adapt their playstyle to the new situation. This is intended to keep the game fresh and active, rather than letting it stagnate in a fixed meta.

The meta should always change

These are the developers’ thoughts on the latest agents: In the video, Morello further explained what their thoughts were on the latest new agents Reyna and Killjoy. Each new agent is supposed to not only be a nice new toy, but also fill a slot in the game’s “competitive ecosystem”.

Reyna is designed here as a “hard fragger.” She is meant to quickly secure kills and become even more powerful. Additionally, she can still help her team with her stuns.

Valorant Killjoy title
Killjoy and her turrets are something completely new in Valorant.

On the other hand, for Killjoy, it was important to distinguish her from other sentinel agents like Sage or Cypher:

With Killjoy, it’s about bunkering down in an area, fortifying it, and creating risk factors – and this risk, if not handled properly by the opponent, can turn into kills for Killjoy. This is different [from Sage and Cypher] – setting up a sentry or a nanowarm and not being able to capitalize on it doesn’t bring much. Presenting two threats at once is how we want Killjoy to achieve patterns of defense and conversion [into kills].

Therefore, the meta must never hold for too long

Morello from Riot expresses my thoughts perfectly when he says that the meta needs to be regularly broken up. Therefore, I found his contribution to character design and the implementation of new agents very informative. Because I see it as he does: If too much consideration is given to the players, they will never change anything in their playstyle and gameplay stagnates. Sometimes one must break free from entrenched patterns, and it is good when a studio like Riot clearly states, “When we bring something new, it is always our goal to change something in the game.” This is the only way to keep the game exciting and attractive for both new and old players in the long run.

Just Killjoy caused a lot of trouble among players even before her introduction. Many were concerned that a female agent with automatic turrets would disrupt the game too much and take away any skill from the game. In the end, however, the agent integrated quite well. How her impression on the meta and the tier list of agents in Valorant turns out in the end remains to be seen.

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The Division 2 will soon get a transmog system – Here’s what it can do and how it works

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

With Title Update 11 (TU11), The Division 2 will introduce a transmog system that allows you to finally make your agents look the way you want – with some small restrictions. Here’s what’s in the new feature.

What is transmog all about? If the current customization options in The Division 2 are not enough for you, then there may be really good news for you now.

As Massive revealed in the new issue of State of the Game, The Division 2 will receive a new feature with the next major update (Title Update 11) that many agents have been wishing for a long time – namely a so-called transmog system.

When exactly TU11 will be released is not officially known yet, but some players assume it could be in September.

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Soon you will be able to customize the appearance of your gear almost freely

Everything important about the transmog system in The Division 2

What is transmog anyway? It is basically a popular cosmetic feature. Transmog comes from “Transmogrification” and means that you can change the appearance of a specific piece of gear. This way, the look of most items you have already found of the same category (for example, knee pads) can be transferred to a desired item of that category.

In short: Thanks to transmog, you no longer have to compromise between the desired appearance and the stats of your best gear pieces.

How does transmog work in The Division 2? In The Division 2, transmog is made possible through so-called Appearance Mods. The changes can then be made in the already existing character menu.

With the Appearance Mods, you can change the look of your gear beyond just coloring. For example, you can give different items the appearance of a different brand.

This is what the selection menu for transmog looks like

To do this, you must inspect the item (like when applying mods or changing the color). There, you will see the new option “Mod Appearance”. Here you will find an overview of the possible looks available for the particular item. By the way, only items that you have already found can be used as visual templates.

The target object changes its appearance according to the template, but its original stats remain unaffected. This way, you can give your character the desired appearance without necessarily having to change the stats or perks of the equipped gear.

Which gear can be used for transmog? Gear pieces of all categories can be visually changed through transmog in quality tiers from simple (gray) to high-end (gold). This includes

  • Mask
  • Backpack
  • Chest piece
  • Gloves
  • Knee pads
  • Holster
Gear sets also fall under the transmog system

The appearance of gear sets can also be adjusted in this way. However, the appearance of weapons cannot be changed within the framework of transmog. This system only extends to the armors of your agents.

The most important questions and answers about the transmog system

Who can use the Appearance Mods? All players of The Division 2 – regardless of optional additional content such as the Warlords expansion. There are no level restrictions, so agents of all levels (1-40) can immediately access the feature in the menu. Additionally, it does not matter if it is an old, new, regular, or hardcore character.

What about exotics? Exotics are excluded from the transmog system. You cannot change the appearance of exotic items, nor can you make other items look like exotics.

Exotics cannot be changed and cannot serve as templates

What about named items? Named items can also serve as templates or be visually changed through transmog.

What can be used as a template? As described above, almost all items except for weapons and exotics can be used. The item must have been looted by you at least once. Afterwards, it remains permanently available as a template – even if you disassemble, sell, or share it afterwards.

Can you remove the Appearance Mods? Yes, you can easily restore the original appearance of a modified item at any time. The Appearance Mod will not be lost, as it remains permanently available and is not a consumable item.

When can these new mods be used? As soon as Title Update 11 is released. However, there is no exact date for that yet. It is suspected to be sometime in September.

Who can see the changes? For yourself and for all other players. Other agents will still be able to see what is actually under the Appearance Mod when inspecting your character if you want them to.

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The changes are visible to all players, the template palette includes all characters

Are the transmog options character-specific or account-wide? Transmog works account-wide; you just need to have looted the template with one of your characters. So if you found a pair of “Grupo Sombra S.A.” gloves, they will be unlocked as templates for all gloves – across all your agents.

Just log in once with each of your agents right after TU11 to bring the template collection to the same level for all.

Are masks still only seen in the Dark Zone? The appearance of the mask you are wearing can be changed with transmog, but your character will still only wear the mask in the Dark Zone.

Can gear pieces be hidden? No, gear pieces still cannot be hidden.

By the way, with Title Update 11, a new Endless Mode is also coming to the game: The Division 2 is still alive – New Endless Mode comes sooner than expected

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TFT: These 3 combos are the best in patch 10.17 – here’s how to use them optimally

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 5 minutes

On August 18, Patch 10.17 for Teamfight Tactics was released. This made only minor changes to champions and items. We present you the combos that currently dominate the patch.

What’s new? Patch 10.17 hasn’t changed much in TFT. The focus of the update was on small adjustments to champions and items. The most important changes are:

  • Jarvan IV was one of the strongest 1-gold units and has been weakened in armor.
  • Blitzcrank, on the other hand, gained armor.
  • Cassiopeia deals more damage in the late game at level 3
  • Riven received a buff in health points and magic resistance
  • Gankplank was slightly weakened at level 1 and 2
  • Mechs received a change in scaling that makes them weaker in the early game but stronger in the late game.

Despite the changes, the meta has hardly changed. Fizz, Jhin, and Teemo are still among the strongest champs in the game, and the Mechs are still strong.

You can find all the changes from 10.17 in this video:

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Combo 1 – Astro-Snipers

Which champions are used in the combo? One of the strongest combos in Patch 10.16 relies on Jhin and Teemo, even though both were weakened in this update:

  • Blitzcrank – Chrono/Brawler
  • Gnar – Astro/Brawler
  • Nautilus – Astro/Frontline
  • Wukong – Chrono/Frontline
  • Soraka – Starcaster/Mystic
  • Teemo – Astro/Sniper
  • Jhin – Starcaller/Sniper
  • Karma – Starcaller/Mystic
TFT 10.16 Astro Sniper
Image of the Astro-Snipers (via Mobalytics)

These attributes are used by the combo:

  • 3 Astro
  • 2 Brawler
  • 2 Chrono
  • 2 Frontline
  • 2 Starcaller
  • 2 Mystic
  • 2 Sniper

What items does the combo need? A big advantage of the combo is that it is very flexible with items. However, carry items on Jhin and Teemo, including Guardian Angel, are useful.

  • Jhin: Guardian Angel, Last Breath, Infinity Blade
  • Teemo: Rabadon’s Deathcap, Seraph’s Embrace, Morellonomicon

How does the early game look? The combo plays well if you start quickly with the snipers Caitlyn/Ashe or one of the two carries, Jhin or Teemo.

Furthermore, you will quickly find Blitzcrank and Nautilus for the frontline, which should allow you a secure midgame. After that, it is advisable to fill the combo with the two carries.

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Jhin plays an important role in this combo.

What’s the gold plan? Try to be dominant as early as possible to generate gold through winning streaks. Your combo works fairly early and can be flexibly exchanged.

It really goes online at level 7. That should be your goal fairly early. Fast 8 (i.e., quickly leveling to 8) is not necessary.

When should you not play this build? If 3 other players are already going in the same direction, then the combo, like many others, is unplayable.

Are there alternative builds? Alternatively to those mentioned above, you can opt for 4 Snipers, with Caitlyn and Vayne. This can be particularly good if you reach level 9. Then, you just need to swap one of the brawlers.

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Combo 2 – Mech/Infiltrator/Blaster

Which champions are used in the combo? The combo relies on the 3 Mech pilots who together form a super mech. In addition, the two legendaries Gankplank and Ekko are used to strengthen the combo in the late game. An important factor for the strength of the combo was the change to Hand of Justice in Patch 10.16:

  • Rumble – Mech/Blaster
  • Annie – Mech/Mage
  • Fizz – Mech/Infiltrator
  • Viktor – Battlecast/Mage
  • Karma – Starcaller/Mystic
  • Soraka – Starcaster/Mystic
  • Gankplank – Mercenary/Space Pirate/Blaster
  • Ekko – Cybernetic/Infiltrator – Alternatively Shaco – Starcaller/Infiltrator
TFT 10.17 Mechs
The Mech combo (via Mobalytics).

These attributes are used by the combo:

  • 3 Mechs
  • 2 Blasters
  • 2 Infiltrators
  • 2 Mages
  • 2 Mystics
  • 1 Mercenary

What items does the combo need? The combo works best if you collect items on Rumble, Gankplank, and Viktor:

  • Rumble: Quicksilver, Hand of Justice, Titan’s Resolve
  • Gankplank: Morellonomicon, Guardian Angel
  • Viktor: Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin

How does the early game look? Here too, you initially focus on a stronger frontline behind which champions like Annie can hide. A good combo consists of 2 Brawlers and 2 Mages.

As soon as you get Fizz and Rumble, you offensively focus on the Mech pilots. Gankplank, Ekko, and Soraka are filled in later.

LoL-Rumble
Rumble becomes the super mech and receives most of the items in the combo.

What’s the gold plan? You also quickly save up to 50 gold here but start rolling out from level 6 and trying to find and level up the important champions. You want to achieve a 3-star Annie and a 3-star Rumble since both will buff your Mech pilots.

When should you not play this build? If 2 or more other players are already saving on Mechs, you should leave it, unless you get to a 2-star version early.

Combo 3 – 6 Blademasters

Which champions are used in the combo? The combo relies on Blademasters, as well as Rebels and Infiltrators. The combo is very strong in the late game and is primarily carried by Yi and Zed:

  • Zed – Rebel/Infiltrator + Blademaster with item
  • Master Yi – Rebel/Blademaster
  • Yasuo – Rebel/Blademaster
  • Shen – Chrono/Blademaster
  • Riven – Chrono/Blademaster
  • Xayah – Celestial/Blademaster
  • Fizz – Mech/Infiltrator
  • Ekko – Cybernetic/Infiltrator
Blademaster TFT S Tier

These attributes are used by the combo:

  • 6 Blademasters
  • 2 Chrono
  • 3 Rebels
  • 2 Infiltrators

What items does the combo need? The combo relies on getting a Spatula to turn Zed into a Blademaster:

  • Zed – Blade of the Ruined King
  • Master Yi – Rapid Firecannon, Bloodthirster, Runaan’s Hurricane
  • Shen – Warmog’s Armor, Cloak of Silence

How does the early game look? At the beginning, you play very slowly and aim to quickly get to 50 gold. It may be sensible to aim for a loss streak to achieve this and get to the item Spatula.

In the beginning, collect Xayah and Fiora, but stay with Rebels and Brawlers like Malphite to avoid losing too much. In the mid-game, you can temporarily use Fiora or Irelia as a substitute for Riven and then swap later.

Zed is one of your carries in the combo.

What’s the gold plan? You also quickly save up to 50 gold and level slowly up to level 7. Then you try to get your 6 Blademasters on the field. Go quickly to level 8 to complete your combo.

When should you not play this build? If you haven’t got a Spatula after the first carousel and NPC rounds or too many other players are going Blademasters.

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Twitch streamer finally wins in Fall Guys after 8 days, breaks viewer record

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Timothy “TimTheTatman” Betar finally achieved his first victory in the Battle Royale Fall Guys. He breaks a viewer record and receives a lot of praise.

This was the situation: TimTheTatman is currently the largest streamer in Fall Guys. This is not due to his incredible skills, but because he often fails and entertains the viewers.

After he has been desperately trying to win a round in Fall Guys for 8 days, he finally has his first success. After hundreds of attempts, the streamer secures his first win and celebrates it as if it were a lottery win.

250,000 viewers watch the first victory

This was the moment of victory: The Twitch streamer shares his win on Twitter and receives hundreds of thousands of likes:

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In the final game, he survives the longest on the platforms and secures his first victory.

The victory is celebrated with a loud cheer. His fellow streamers, including superstar Ninja, rejoice and even applaud when the victory is secured.

New viewer record for TimTheTatman: The streamer is currently benefiting the most from the hype surrounding Fall Guys. During his stream, in which he also achieved his first victory, there were times when over 335,000 viewers were watching at the same time. At the moment of victory, there were over 250,000 viewers simultaneously.

Thus, TimTheTatman breaks his viewer record. It was last set on April 10 when he played the then newly released shooter Valorant.

  • On April 10, TimTheTatman had an average of 105,000 concurrent viewers
  • Now, on August 19, it was an average of 184,000 concurrent viewers

He clearly broke his record. Generally, TimTheTatman has reached significantly more viewers with his recent streams than usual.

His success on Twitch can be attributed to several reasons:

  • He often fails and gets particularly loud about it – Viewers enjoy it when someone fails in Fall Guys
  • The developers of Fall Guys themselves make fun of TimTheTatman. On the official Twitter channel, there are various memes about the streamer and his failures. Other major outlets are joining in, and the attention on social media is huge.
  • TimTheTatman streams with well-known personalities. Stars like Ninja or Dr. Lupo often join him.
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PewDiePie and Dr. Disrespect have already faced off against each other.

Fall Guys is currently popular among the internet stars in general. YouTuber PewDiePie and streamer Dr. Disrespect have already had an epic battle in the Battle Royale.

The streamer xQc, on the other hand, had some issues with a troll who hindered him. He then got revenge on the streamer and provided numerous laughs for the viewers with the action. Trolls are generally a big topic in Fall Guys, as you can frequently throw or block your fellow players.

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Which dead MMORPG do you think should return?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Over the years, not only have new MMORPGs been constantly released, but many have also been discontinued. But which of these dead games do you want back the most?

What is this about? MMORPGs have existed for many years. The beginnings date back to the 1970s, with the first “true” MMORPG probably being Meridian 59, which was released in 1996.

Since then, not only have dozens of new MMORPGs been released, but many of them have also been closed down. Some of the closed titles, however, simply came out at the wrong time, at least according to their fans, or were underestimated by the users of the time.

We at MeinMMO would therefore like to know which of the closed games our readers miss the most.

Bless Online Title
Bless Online is one of the newer MMORPGs, but it could not hold on for long in 2018 and was discontinued after about 1.5 years.

What games are available for selection? In the survey, there are 18 different MMORPGs available for selection, all of which have been completely discontinued and are no longer playable. We have focused on the most well-known titles, although we have not listed every game since 1996.

Some of these titles are still running today on private servers, such as Warhammer Online, but we have excluded that here. After all, not everyone uses this option, and many wish for a return from the official side and possibly even with new updates.

If we have forgotten your desired title in the selection, there is the option “Other” that you can select. Ideally, you combine this with a comment so that we know which game you want back.

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How can I vote? You can cast your votes as always in the survey tool below. Each of you has only one vote that can be given to the games. Please note that the vote is final and cannot be changed.

Have fun voting!

Diese Umfrage ist geschlossen.

What happens after the voting? From the titles you have chosen, we will create a list of the MMORPGs that our readers miss the most.

If you are currently looking for a new MMO, then we have summarized the currently best ones for you in a list.

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Level-Squish with WoW Shadowlands: How many levels do you lose because of the addon

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In autumn, the next expansion Shadowlands for Blizzard’s MMORPG World of Warcraft (WoW) is released. The addon not only brings new content but also a reduction in levels. A table shows you how far you fall.

What is the so-called level squish? The level squish refers to the loss of your levels after the release of Shadowlands. The loss of levels coincides with the fact that Blizzard wants to reduce the number of levels in WoW. With Shadowlands, the new maximum level will be 60. Currently, it is 120.

This means that every player in WoW will be adjusted to these new levels, and most will likely lose levels.

Your levels will look like this with Shadowlands

This is the level you will have after the release of the addon: WoW players are now wondering what level they will fall back to once Shadowlands is released in autumn. You can see this in a new table (via WoWHead).

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This table shows your new level after the release of Shadowlands (Source WoWHead)

You see that primarily if you currently have the maximum level of 120, you will fall back to level 50. From there, you will go to the new maximum level 60, which will be introduced with Shadowlands.

Why is this level squish happening? According to Blizzard, leveling in WoW has not been particularly interesting anymore. By reducing levels, each level-up should become exciting and meaningful again. With each ascent, you will receive improvements that feel really good, and you should look forward to each level-up.

The new system is supposed to give you a better feeling of progress.

However, the adjustment of levels does not change anything about the balancing. As a level 50 hero, you will still be able to fight against monsters or complete raids just as well as you could at level 120.

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With the level squish, you will lose some levels in WoW.

This is how leveling will be adjusted: With the level squish, a level adjustment is also introduced. You can start in a new starting area, where you will level up to level 10. After this, however, you can choose where you want to continue leveling up. The options are:

  • Classic (“Vanilla”)
  • The Burning Crusade
  • Wrath of the Lich King
  • Cataclysm
  • Mists of Pandaria
  • Warlords of Draenor
  • Legion
  • Battle for Azeroth

You can also jump between the contents if you want. Once you reach level 50, you will proceed to the new content of Shadowlands.

In WoW, you can also skip levels through boosting. Whether that’s good or bad, you can read about it in the MeinMMO article “Boosting services in MMORPGs like WoW.”

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Bug in CoD Warzone can cost you money and ammunition – Here is how to avoid it

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

A small bug in Call of Duty: Warzone can steal important items that you want to give to your teammates. What stairs have to do with it and how to avoid the bug is shown by MeinMMO.

What kind of bug is this? Players of Call of Duty: Warzone are tough when it comes to bugs, glitches, or errors in the battle royale. However, they also like to give – especially cash and ammunition to their teammates.

However, there is currently a problem here. If you place your small gifts incorrectly, they simply disappear without a trace.

What does it look like? The player “ohrules”, known in the Warzone as “Botman”, shows a clip on Reddit where he loses some ammunition packs while dropping them:

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How can I avoid this? “Botman” already gives the crucial hint in the title of the thread: “Avoid dropping items on the stairs that lead to the subway stations. They go right through the floor. We lost 5,000 cash at that staircase.”

If you want to make sure that you do not lose your items at stairs, avoid completely dropping gifts on stairs. This also includes laid-down weapons, ammunition, and armor plate crates.

Although “Botman” only mentions the stairs leading to subway stations, this might also apply to other larger staircase houses.

Is there a fix for this? A response from the developers regarding the bug has not been found so far. Since the fix for the annoying “demon weapons”, more and more graphic errors are appearing that currently disturb the game. For now, you should be careful not to drop ammunition and cash on stairs. Other players have also reported the problem in the thread.

The FR 5.56 with the overpowering shotgun attachment on the underbarrel

It is hard to say whether this is just a small error in collision detection that could be easily fixed or if there is more behind it. The bug is annoying, and the developers at Infinity Ward will surely fix it eventually, but for now, the one-shot gun “FR 5.56” is in focus. Due to a broken attachment, the assault rifle has become the strongest tool in Warzone for close combat.

Moreover, the CoD creators are busy preparing for “Call of Duty: Black Ops – Cold War”. After a long “Easter egg” hunt, there is finally the first trailer for CoD 2020 and a date for the worldwide reveal. The Warzone might play a big role here.

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  1. Dexerto