The MG34 is not exactly one of the most popular weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone. But actually, this forgotten LMG has pretty strong damage values. If you want to try something new, you are in the right place.
When choosing their weapons, many players of the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone stick to the lists of the best weapons. These don’t even have to be the strongest firearms, as precise accuracy and certain handling are prioritized by many.
However, some weapons hit so hard that you should definitely try them, even if they don’t meet all these criteria – the MG34 is at the top of this list. MeinMMO shows you why this piece deserves your attention and suggests a setup from a pro who is often surprised by how quickly this thing takes enemies down.
MG34 shreds enemies in the Warzone – with some drawbacks
What makes the MG34 so good? Its pure strength. The DPS value (damage per second) is virtually above all automatic weapons and brings your opponents down faster than the usual popular weapons of the Warzone:
Only the strong AMAX can keep up with the Time-to-Kill, but it loses its damage advantage against the MG34 at 24 meters, which only enters its second damage range at nearly 33 meters. Here you see the comparison in the graphic:
The MG34 (Orange) has strong TTK values – comparison without attachments, 3 armor plates. Source: truegamedata.com
So why does hardly anyone like this weapon? Unfortunately, it comes with certain disadvantages that are off-putting to some soldiers:
Slow handling
Very long reload time
The standard ADS time (the time to aim) is above the usual value that many players expect from a top weapon in the Warzone. Especially in tight situations, it feels like an eternity until the weapon is finally aimed. Unlike the Bruen Mk9, which becomes more of an assault rifle hybrid with the 60-round magazine, the normal 50-round mag of the MG34 functions more like an LMG magazine.
This means you cannot improve the handling of the weapon with a smaller magazine, and the reload time for 50 rounds takes an unpleasant 8.75 seconds. While you can attach a larger magazine and fire up to 200 rounds in a row, the weapon loses even more handling.
Attachments cannot compensate for weaknesses, but the damage hits hard
What setup should I try with it? The big Warzone streamer Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff has tackled the weapon and demonstrated the brutality of the LMG in a YouTube video. With almost every kill with the weapon, a small sigh escapes him because he immediately realizes how quickly the enemies go down when the hits land. Here is his setup:
Muzzle: Silencer (Monolith)
Barrel: FSS Brute
Laser: Tactical Laser
Sight: VLK 3.0x Scope
Underbarrel: Command Foregrip
The LMG grants him some strong kills, but at the beginning of his video, he dismisses the weapon’s tournament capabilities. To him, it’s just too slow and not suited for him at all.
If you can handle the weapon’s “Iron Sight,” you can swap the scope for a stock or grip that further increases your movement speed. However, even with this setup, the LMG plays comfortably, albeit indeed a bit sluggishly. If the long reload time doesn’t bother you, you should try out a round or two with the MG34. If you want to see the weapon in action, check out Nickmercs’ video here:
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What would the MG34 need to become a top weapon? Theoretically, the weapon only lacks an attachment to land in the top tier of the Warzone: an assault rifle magazine. If the MG34 had a magazine like the Bruen Mk9, which slightly improves handling and movement speed and significantly reduces reload time, we would have a powerhouse that takes out enemies in the Warzone at the highest level.
Are LMGs on the rise in the Warzone? With the Bruen Mk9, an LMG belonged to the strongest weapons in the Warzone for some time. It remains at the top of its class as it offers excellent precision. However, other class representatives are catching up:
In Valorant, wallbanging, or shooting through walls, is part of the gameplay mechanics. However, the mechanics behind it work a bit differently than many of you might have thought. Read here why you should never stand too close to seemingly solid walls in the future.
What is wallbanging? Wallbanging refers to a gameplay mechanic that allows shooting through seemingly solid obstacles. Depending on your weapon’s penetration power, you can shoot through certain obstacles in the game and injure enemies on the other side.
You can tell if a bullet penetrated if a visible hole or only a crater remains after shooting. If you see holes, the enemy behind the obstacle receives a portion of the damage. Weapons like the Vandal, the Operator, or the Odin LMG are very well suited for this. The lethality of the Odin with wallbanging has been extensively demonstrated by top player Sinatraa during recent tournaments.
Such holes indicate that bullets penetrate.
But besides this already known use of wallbanging, there is another game mechanic that can be much deadlier in certain situations.
Solid walls are not safe
This is the “secret” wallbanging: A user on reddit has discovered that wallbanging works in another way. It seems that there is also a kind of penetration with apparently impenetrable walls.
The bullet penetrates the obstacle to a certain extent and then eventually disappears into the wall without exiting on the other side. However, while it is still in the wall, it deals full damage.
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Where is the problem? This wouldn’t be a big deal if walls in Valorant were actually fixed objects that nothing can penetrate. However, your characters tend to clip with individual body parts into the walls when you stand too close to them. The body parts that are “stuck” in the wall are fully valid targets for any bullets that might be passing through the wall.
An example: Someone is firing wildly with an Odin at a supposedly solid wall that they cannot penetrate. Due to the high penetration of the Odin, the bullets come close to halfway through the wall. Your agent crouches in front of the wall, and his knee clips halfway into the wall. The Odin’s bullets just reach your character’s kneecap, which means you find yourself in a world of pain.
This is roughly how wallbanging can be imagined. Source: reddit
Because the bullets deal full damage here, not the reduced damage they would deal with a complete wall penetration.
Is this a bug? The whole thing doesn’t sound like an intentional feature. After all, impenetrable walls should be impenetrable. However, there has been no feedback from Riot on this matter so far. Should anything change, we will inform you here.
Larian Studios have announced September 30 as the start of the Early Access phase of the new RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 (PC, Stadia). Then you can experience the adventure even in multiplayer.
When does it start? Swen Vincke from Larian Studios explained that the date in August could not be met. However, Baldur’s Gate 3 is now set to enter Early Access on September 30. It will be available on PC via Steam and Google Stadia.
However, Swen Vincke added a “starred” note. If the optimization of the game does not progress as hoped by that date, there may be a further slight delay.
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This is how the adventure begins in Baldur’s Gate 3.
A lot of content in the EA phase
What about multiplayer? Basically, BG3 is a single-player RPG. However, you have the option to play cooperatively with up to four players. Each player takes on the role of a hero. Gameplay can be online or in LAN.
The developers even plan to introduce a splitscreen mode later. However, this will not be available at the start of Early Access.
You’ll learn more about multiplayer in our interview with the developers:
What exactly does this Early Access phase offer? A large part of the first act of the story can be played. This is said to be very extensive. According to Larian Studios, the main quest of the first act alone takes about 15 to 20 hours.
You can also expect the following content:
80 battles
45,980 lines of dialogue
596 characters
146 spells and abilities
Additionally, you can create your hero from these races:
Human
Dwarf
Elf
Half-Elf
Halfling
Tiefling
Drow
Githyanki
Moreover, you can choose from these classes:
Fighter
Wizard
Rogue
Ranger
Cleric
Warlock
If you don’t want to create your own hero, it is possible to choose one of the pre-made characters. These have their own personalities, backstories, and motivations. The following will be available in the Early Access phase:
Astarion: An elven rogue and vampire
Gale: A human wizard
Lae’zel: The warrior belongs to the Githyanki people
Shadowheart: A half-elven cleric
Wyl: A human warlock
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What is Baldur’s Gate 3 about? The RPG takes place about 100 years after the events of Baldur’s Gate 2. Your character has been captured by mind flayers, who have implanted a kind of tadpole into your brain. This is supposed to gradually transform you into a mind flayer as well.
However, dragons attack the flying ship you are on. In the heat of the battle, you can escape with other prisoners. Since the implanted creature grants you supernatural powers, you and your companions must decide whether to remove it. During your adventures that take you to the city of Baldur’s Gate, an even greater danger emerges for you and the entire land.
You play Baldur’s Gate 3 from an isometric perspective. The battles are turn-based. BG 3 aims to present you with many decisions that will have both minor and major impacts on the story. The game system is based on the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop RPG.
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Some games can really captivate you. Remnant: From the Ashes for example. It can happen that you lose track of time. At least that was the case for MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus. Read here why he almost misses work for a game.
Recently, I’ve been playing a lot of Remnant: From the Ashes, a Soulsborne-style role-playing game with firearms. A strange combination, but it works surprisingly well.
Remnant was the surprise hit in August 2019 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. I actually intended to check out the game much earlier. However, other things kept getting in the way – not least the new Call of Duty.
Why did I start playing it now?Remnant is currently free on Epic until August 20th. Some friends got it there and started playing with me. Luckily.
In the last few days, I’ve already invested over 20 hours into the game, and I’m sure it will be a lot more in the near future. After all, I’m even spending my nights on it now. For instance, I went to bed today around 4:30 AM.
Because not only with my friends, but even alone, when they don’t have time, Remnant is incredibly fun. How does that work?
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Gameplay of Remnant by the German YouTubers PietSmiet.
Remnant has just the right balance of difficulty and story
What it’s about in Remnant: Remnant has a cool, post-apocalyptic setting that resembles a bit of a crossover between Dark Souls and Fallout. I haven’t progressed too far in the campaign yet and don’t want to spoil, but I’ve read a bit into the lore. Because it’s really intriguing.
The Earth has been nearly destroyed by a strange species of living plants, known as the Seed. They seem intent on exterminating humanity, and somehow we as players manage to fight back and give hope to the survivors.
Along the way, we encounter mystical beings that help us in some way and make us stronger, travel through different parts of the world and try to push back the Seed.
The main story gains depth by having diaries, notes, and computers scattered throughout the world that we can read and that reference our real world. This creates a really good immersion and occasionally leads to a heavy gulp when a crazy old man suddenly talks about movies and Catch-22.
The old Mud Tooth has a lot to tell. Image source: Remnant Wiki.
How tough is the game: Remnant is often compared to Dark Souls when it comes to difficulty. It is known for challenging the skills of its players and can be unfair at times.
Remnant isn’t quite as hard, but still similar. Items are not lost upon death, and most enemies can’t send you back to the checkpoint in one hit.
That’s actually the advantage. I love Soulsborne games, but sometimes they are just too frustrating for me to play in the evening. I can also relax and play Remnant and manage to go to bed without a new bite mark on the controller or keyboard. And with some tips, the entry is quite easy.
This also allows me to engage a bit deeper with the story. When I’m not rushing to the next fire because my healing items are all gone, I have more time and leisure to look at the surroundings, which are really pretty in Remnant.
On the subject of immersion and language: I love immersing myself in games and usually play them in the language they were developed in – mostly English. It feels more authentic to me. However, with Remnant, the German voice acting is really amazing. I had never experienced a game before where I could say to myself and friends after a short time: “This game sounds really good in German.” For me, that’s a big plus; it has become rare for a German voiceover to captivate me like that. Kudos to the voice actors.
Lots of content – even for a quick play
What can you do in the game? The core of the gameplay consists of battles with a pretty cool combat system. It builds around shooter gameplay with various weapons and complements it with skills, talents, and melee weapons.
We fight enemies using shotguns, pistols, and rifles, but also use axes, spears, and cool abilities and spells, almost like in Bioshock. The enemies come in various difficulty levels:
normal enemies
elite mobs with special abilities and more health
dungeon bosses as reinforced versions of normal enemies
world bosses, unique enemies with special mechanics
The Ent is one of the two possible first story bosses.
As a reward for this, special items await you, with which you can craft boss weapons or skills, around which cool builds can often be created. I currently walk around with two faithful Seed servants.
This features random levels with random enemies and bosses that become increasingly difficult as I continuously improve. It’s always a cool change from the story when I just want to try out new weapons or builds.
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This is what the survival mode on the highest level looks like.
Additionally, there is the adventure mode, where you can specifically farm equipment. The worlds in Remnant are randomly generated, and certain bosses may not appear in a run. With the adventure mode, you can easily search for and defeat them by rolling specific areas again.
This also helps to unlock all traits that enhance the character and open up new possibilities for builds.
There are many reasons to get Remnant for free right now and especially with friends, but also alone, you can have a lot of fun here. I’m currently so excited about Remnant that I’m even sacrificing sleep for it. Although I now also have the advantage of being able to play it FOR work.
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In the new DLC, we head to Reisum, where the Urikki await.
I’m also really looking forward to what’s coming. On August 20, the new DLC Subject 2923 will be released, which will bring the story of the game to a close and introduce slave-like rat people into the game. This makes me particularly glad to have started now.
This way, I don’t have to wait for the end of the story but can play through everything in one go – although I probably won’t stay up as late for it in the future, as being tired against new bosses surely doesn’t work well.
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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout wants to do something good and is raising money for a charitable cause. Those who donate the most will receive a custom skin with a personal theme. This has prompted many companies and content creators to outbid each other with increasingly outrageous offers!
What is it about? Mediatonic, the studio behind the quirky battle royale Fall Guys, wants to donate an amount to the charity organization Special Effects which supports gamers with disabilities. The developers have come up with a challenge for this purpose.
The company or person who commits the largest sum in a binding manner after two weeks will receive a specially designed skin with their brand in Fall Guys, provided that the related brand is not offensive or otherwise inappropriate for Fall Guys. PornHub and similar names would therefore likely be excluded.
Since the challenge was published on Twitter on August 17, 2020, it has triggered a real storm of donation commitments.
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How it all started small: It all started small, initially with some gaming brands like Rivals of Aether starting with 10,000 USD. But then the bids quickly escalated:
Warframe offered 20,000 dollars and already had a corresponding skin in the style of “Space Mom” Lotus ready
Sideman outbid that with 40,000 dollars
A company that manufactures bidets offered one cent more
Biscet Hosting threw in 50,000 dollars
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Ninja apparently has enough money to throw 200,000 on the Fall Guys challenge.
The Donation Challenge Gets Crazier: You might think that Ninja’s crazy bid would mark the end of the challenge, but far from it:
G2 seems eager to have their brand in the game, as the esports company bid 203,003 dollars
Aim-Lab outbid with 210,069 dollars
YouTuber Mr. Beast came back and raised his bid to 300,000 dollars!
Here is the current bid: Even Mr. Beast’s insane bid has now been outbid. Actor and influencer Pisques currently holds the highest bid of 325,000 USD (as of August 19, 2020). But the challenge will continue throughout August, and who knows what crazy bids other companies and personalities will throw out.
Why does everyone want a brand skin in Fall Guys? The colorful battle royale Fall Guys, where little potato men push each other through obstacle courses in a clumsy manner, is incredibly popular and is played by numerous players. Moreover, prominent streamers like Dr Disrespect and PewDiePie stream it for many hours. Thus, a company that immortalizes their brand with a cool skin can gain a lot of reach and attention. Therefore, it is easy to donate larger sums, especially for a good cause.
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In Pokémon GO there will be a small replacement event for the Dragon Week featuring Shiny Kapuno. This was due to technical issues, which is why Niantic wants to make amends now.
This was the Dragon Week: This event started as the first part of the Hyper Bonus after the GO Fest. Dragon Pokémon appeared everywhere, and the highlight was the introduction of Shiny Kapuno.
Appropriately, there was also a limited research task that included 2 Kapuno among other things. However, some trainers experienced issues with the research. Consequently, the research ended earlier than promised for some, which means now every trainer worldwide will receive compensation.
New limited research for all trainers
When does the new event run? The replacement event will take place from Friday, August 21 at 8:00 AM local time to Wednesday, August 26 at 10:00 PM local time.
What’s included in the event? In the event, you will receive a new limited research task to complete. You need to finish it by August 26, otherwise the tasks will disappear.
The research includes the same rewards as the research for the Dragon Week. So there will also be 2 Kapuno, which can be Shiny with a bit of luck. However, the tasks will differ slightly.
All other bonuses from the Dragon Week will not be active. You will only benefit from the limited research.
You have two more chances at Shiny Kapuno
What does this mean for you? There is no real event with special spawns here. However, you have another chance at 2 Kapuno, which are otherwise extremely rare.
You should definitely complete the research during this time. You probably won’t get such a good chance at Kapuno for a long time.
What trainers suspect: Some players suspect that there are other reasons for this replacement event besides the technical issues. During the Dragon Week, there was a lot of criticism towards Niantic, as Shiny Kapuno was extremely rare in the event. Even in eggs, it was hard to find a Kapuno, let alone a Shiny version.
After that, the topic repeatedly came up that Niantic should finally disclose the probabilities for Shinys and the contents of eggs. After all, this is the same as loot boxes, many trainers said.
Now trainers say that this action aims to alleviate the frustration of trainers. After all, there is once again a chance for Shiny Kapuno.
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During the Solstice of Heroes, faulty event bounties create a tense atmosphere. Bungie has now disabled them in Destiny 2 until further notice. What does this mean for the players?And what’s next?
These are the issues with the event bounties: Currently, the late summer event Solstice of Heroes is running as part of Season 11. Players can complete event-specific bounties and are supposed to be rewarded with certain rewards in return. However, this has not worked as intended from the start.
For example, the weekly and additional Solstice bounties do not grant Glimmer (in-game currency) for the in-game shop Eververse. Additionally, the weekly event bounties apparently do not provide powerful loot. Both of these should be the case.
In Eververse, there are all sorts of cool event items – also for Glimmer
What does this mean concretely for the players? For players, this has annoying consequences. On one hand, players below Power Level 1,050 (without artifacts) do not receive the hoped-for boost from powerful items.
On the other hand, Guardians have been cut off from an important source of in-game currency since the event began. And this, even though the event revolves around Eververse and the currency is particularly needed right now. Numerous event items are also offered there for Glimmer, which many Guardians cannot afford at the moment.
How does Bungie respond? On August 17, Bungie initially announced on Twitter that they have now disabled the weekly Solstice bounties because they do not drop powerful loot as intended. When and how exactly these bounties will continue, the studio did not reveal at that time.
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Later, the community manager dmg04 also spoke up on Reddit. There he shared that Bungie is working on a solution for the Glimmer issue.
They are currently gathering data on all players who submitted respective bounties in week 1 and aim to compensate them with the missing Glimmer amount by (hopefully) Friday.
Additionally, they plan to release a fix on the upcoming Thursday that should allow the affected event bounties to drop Glimmer again. After that, a second wave is also supposed to bring the remaining missing Glimmer to the Guardians.
A solution shouldn’t take too long to wait for – provided everything goes smoothly with the fix.
What do the players say? The faulty bounties have caused frustration in the past few days. Numerous players vented their frustrations on Reddit. The common sentiment is: They understand that fixes can take a while, but many need Glimmer now and not just at the end of the Solstice event.
It is often criticized that the developers take a long time to implement such a fix. If the situation had been reversed and players had received more rewards or otherwise benefitted from the bug, the error would have been fixed within days, if not hours – this is the statement of numerous players. For example, with the Glimmer Engrams on the Leviathan. That was resolved in no time.
What is the Solstice of Heroes all about? It is a seasonal summer event where Destiny 2 wraps up its ongoing year. Bungie reflects together with the Guardians on their previous achievements and celebrates the completed heroic acts.
Traditionally, there are elaborate event armor pieces to earn as well as various event-specific cosmetics in Eververse, which are quite popular among many Guardians.
What is currently the best assault rifle? Which submachine gun is strong right now? What are the best weapons in their respective categories? We show you which firearms dominate their classes in the traditional multiplayer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in 2020 and therefore currently represent the best choice.These are the best weapons in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in Season 5.
CoD Modern Warfare – Best Weapons in Season 5: After the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, there have already been numerous updates that adjusted the weapon balance in multiplayer. Many new weapons have been added to the game by now up to and including Season 5.
Therefore, we took another look at all the weapons in Season 5 and updated the list a bit.
What’s the deal with the selection? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has a lot of weapons to offer. Especially in multiplayer, it is anything but easy for some players to decide on a specific firearm.
However, some specimens have stood out particularly and are very popular among many players.
How were the weapons selected? Keep in mind that the selection was made based on feedback, reviews, and opinions from the community, but the personal opinion of the author also played a significant role in the selection.
The weapons discussed here are aimed at players who specifically search for the strongest weapons of a class for their playstyle or specific challenges. Here we show you:
The strongest assault rifle
The strongest submachine gun (SMG)
The strongest shotgun
The strongest light machine gun (LMG)
The strongest DMR
The strongest sniper rifle
The strongest pistol
The strongest launcher
We exclude the riot shield and the combat knife or melee weapons, as they are either the only item in their category or the differences are marginal.
This article was created in January 2020 and was updated on August 19.
Keep in mind that the best weapons in the traditional multiplayer differ from the best weapons in Warzone, as different criteria may be more important there.
Originally, the RAM-7 is a battle pass weapon from Season 1, but it can be unlocked through a challenge since the end of that season. Similar to the M4A1, it has precise shots and can be easily controlled, but is somewhat less stable. It has a higher fire rate and a slightly lower TTK than its competitor, making it the stronger of the two weapons ultimately.
In short: If you previously played the M4A1 and are now looking for a new, even stronger assault rifle, play the RAM-7 instead. However, also consider that assault rifles are much closer in their performance now, which means there are currently numerous alternatives available. Ultimately, personal preference for the handling of the weapon often determines the choice.
Pro
Strong at all distances
Low TTK
Highly customizable
Contra
Can do many things well, but is not outstanding anywhere
MP5 – The best submachine gun (SMG) in Modern Warfare
This MP was outstanding even in the beta. Although it has been nerfed multiple times since the release of Modern Warfare, this does not prevent it from claiming the throne of submachine guns – albeit just ahead of the MP7 (Perfect for run & gun playstyle) and the AUG. As with the SMGs, the top favorites have gradually come closer over time.
Even though the MP5 is classified as an SMG, its still decent range and precision make it behave almost like an assault rifle. Moreover, it has the same fire rate as the M4A1, has comparatively low recoil for SMGs, and is practically unbeatable among SMGs at medium to long ranges, while also mowing everything down in close quarters.
If you enjoy playing with submachine guns and prefer more than just a pure run & gun style, then the MP5 should be your first choice among submachine guns.
However, in the shotgun category, it remains the strongest choice – even in Season 5. At close range, no one can match it; the shots are deadly and easy to hit, and it can still clear out opponents at medium range. The 725 is now quite balanced and has found its place.
If you play cautiously and pay attention to your movements, you can easily rack up a lot of kills with this weapon. The only downside to this powerful weapon is that it only holds 2 shots, which you can fire one after the other.
If you enjoy shotguns, you should definitely try this weapon.
Pro
Effective even at medium distances
Highly customizable
Kills at 12 meters with one shot
Contra
Only two shots – if you miss, you usually die
Significant spread and recoil lead to inconsistency
Possible Alternatives:
R9-0 – comparably strong stats, weaker at distance, a bit stronger and faster in close combat
Origin 12 – semi-automatic, forgiving on misses, strong for short range
Model 680 – a strong alternative with damage over time thanks to incendiary ammunition as an attachment
PKM – The best light machine gun (LMG) in Modern Warfare
Light MGs are a very strong weapon class in Modern Warfare (and in Warzone). Particularly as a mounted weapon and especially in objective-based modes of traditional multiplayer, where you can put objects under heavy fire at critical moments, they make an impact. Although the Bruen dominates in Warzone, the best weapon in this category remains the Russian PKM even in Season 5.
The LMG is a balanced weapon with decent handling and damage stats. The fire rate is also good, allowing you some leeway in direct duels if a shot goes astray.
Furthermore, the PKM is very precise and has 100 rounds in the magazine, which you can even push to 200 without any significant drawbacks. Positioned and planted in the right lane, you can shred entire teams in seconds. If you have neglected this MG until now, you should definitely try it out.
Extremely effective against killstreaks like VTOL Jets
Contra
Long reload time makes you vulnerable for a while
Compared to assault rifles, relatively poor mobility
Possible Alternatives:
MG34 – smaller magazine, but easier to control, better for hits at medium distance and has high damage
SAR-87 – smaller magazine, but significantly faster to reload, behaves more like an assault rifle
Bruen Mk9 – can combine the strength of an MG with the agility of an assault rifle with the right setup
MK2 Carbine – The best DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) in Modern Warfare
DMRs are a kind of middle ground between assault rifles and sniper rifles. The best weapon of this kind in traditional multiplayer is the MK2 Carbine.
This weapon is very precise and can take down an enemy with just one shot to the upper body. At medium to long distances, you can drive the enemy to despair from the right position before they can actually spot you. The MK2 also has a relatively high fire rate and handles better than the other DMRs – albeit at the cost of range.
So if you want to try your hand as a sniper but don’t quite get along with proper sniper rifles, you should definitely give this weapon a try. This weapon is really fun to use and plays more like an assault rifle than a sniper, allowing less skilled or aspiring snipers to achieve some success.
Pro
Deadly at almost any distance with one shot
High rate of fire, if one shot is not enough
Accurate from the hip, similar to a shotgun
Contra
Usually outclassed by many assault rifles, SMGs, and shotguns due to longer aim time
Often outclassed by sniper rifles at long distances
Possible Alternatives:
Kar 98k – significantly lower rate of fire, but higher damage, especially stronger at distance. Plays almost like a sniper.
When it comes to sniper rifles, it heavily depends on the situation and the mode you are playing. In the end, you have to decide which of the three rifles works for you.
The AX-50, however, offers a solid foundation for all modes of traditional multiplayer and is so customizable that it can compete with the other two weapons in every category.
If you don’t want to adjust to a new weapon each time but love playing a sniper, you should go for the AX-50. Its great strength lies in modes with small areas and a lot of action, such as Free-for-All, Headquarters, or Team Deathmatch.
Pro
Customizable for almost any situation
Strong at long and medium ranges
Ideal for “quickscoping”
Contra
Bolt action, shots need to count or you are vulnerable
Requires some weapon levels to unlock important attachments (like muzzle brake and optics)
Possible Alternatives:
Dragunov – semi-automatic, especially suited for medium-sized modes with important points like Domination
HDR – “the” sniper rifle, extremely strong at long distances and in large modes like Ground War
Rytec AMR – semi-automatic, high fire rate, high ADS speed, good at medium distance, plays more like a DMR
Handguns are relatively rarely used and primarily serve as a backup, but if you are looking for a reliable pistol, the Renetti is a very good choice.
Even though this pistol looks a bit tame compared to the .357 revolver or the .50 GS, it outperforms these examples, especially at close range, with its high rate of fire, excellent handling, and its three-round burst you can add with attachments. A missed shot with the Renetti in the heat of a close combat is much more forgivable than with the aforementioned heavy guns.
The Renetti is practically the perfect all-rounder among pistols. It is easy to handle, reliable, accurate, fires relatively fast, and its burst fire deals significant damage. Thus, it represents the best choice for this slot.
Pro
Larger magazine forgives missed shots
Easy handling for hectic, close distances
Burst fire inflicts significant damage with its three-round burst
Contra
It remains a handgun, which is inferior to most other weapons
Possible Alternatives:
.50 GS – “Hand cannon” with enormous damage and optional high stopping power (Slowdown) but high recoil
.357 – Similar damage and stopping power as the .50 GS, lethal even at medium distances, but long reload time
X16 – also very fast, accurate, and easy to control, but with lower damage
Launchers are good against barricaded players, but they can also take down annoying drones and other aircraft. The all-around weapon and the best choice in this category is the PILA rocket launcher.
First of all, this is the first launcher you get your hands on. With it, you can already take down air-based killstreaks like helicopters or the VTOL jet early on and deny your enemies potential kills. Your team will thank you. Additionally, this launcher has the option to be fired freely, which allows it to take out entrenched enemies through windows or other openings.
While the PILA is not very effective against vehicles, it is the best choice against infantry and air targets. In Ground War, another launcher may be worthwhile, but in almost all other modes, you should stick with the PILA if you want to take a launcher with you.
Pro
Available early
Useful for air and infantry defense
Strong ground control to deny opponents advances or flush out campers
Contra
Little ammunition
Weak against tanks
Possible Alternatives:
JOKR – targets and follows targets, stronger against tanks and killstreaks, useless against infantry
RPG – large effect radius, but inaccurate and slower rockets, no automatic targeting system
Strela – small effect radius, but very fast and precise rockets, no automatic targeting system
However, those who know the subject a bit better or simply like to try new things can build up to 19 secret weapons in Modern Warfare. Some of them are quite powerful and change a weapon’s characteristics so much that it actually falls into a completely different category – like an AK-47 modified into a light machine gun that can compete very effectively with the PKM.
Are you looking for general tips to improve your gameplay? Then check out these articles:
What do you think of this selection? Do you have other preferences and would you rank other weapons at the top of certain categories? Or does this list align with your experiences? By the way, another new weapon will be added during the ongoing Season 5. Will it possibly be able to rise to the top of its class? Leak and roadmap for CoD MW & Warzone show: The next new weapon will be an MG
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Tuesday is Update Day! Expected this evening, playlists will change at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Battle Royale Warzone, bringing fresh game modes. This week, CoD focuses on action in smaller formats.
According to the post on Twitter, the playlist changes are as follows:
Modern Warfare
Cyber Attack Pro
Confrontation (“Face-Off”, Mosh-Pit modes on 3v3 gunfight maps)
Gunfight Maps
Season 5 Moshpit
Warzone
Cash Drop Quads and Solo Buyback removed
Blood Money (Trios) added
BR Solos added
Original Message – What’s Coming This Week in CoD? To keep things fresh for its players, CoD not only brings new content regularly but also introduces rotating modes weekly into the playlists of both shooters, Modern Warfare and Warzone.
New game modes are always added, as well as classics from older CoDs or popular 24/7 playlists where revamped soldiers take a little break to their brains.
Through a blog post on the Activision website, the CoD creators already tell us in advance which modes you can expect this week. This includes those mentioned above, as well as:
Modern Warfare
Mid-Range Mayhem
Warzone
Gulag Weapons: Assault Rifles & SMGs
These new modes will likely become active later in the week or during the weekend.
Call of Duty: Playlist Update today, on 18.08.
When will the update come? Since 8:22 PM, the playlist update is active.
What can the MW modes do this week? The people responsible for traditional multiplayer seem to have taken a little inspiration from the popular “Mini Royale” from Warzone and are bringing a small mode that allows you to play 6vs6 rules in smaller 3vs3 battles. In “Faceoff”, you are on gunfight maps as a trio, playing the normal modes, like “Domination” or “Delivered”. Some modes are likely to ensure real action, creating Shipment-like conditions, just like the Mini Royale in Warzone.
In “Mid-Range Mayhem”, you play only the new maps from the last months in a moshpit with changing modes – no flashbacks, no reworks, just the newest maps:
Oil Rig
Suldal Harbor
Chesshire Park
Hovec Sawmill
Khandor Hideout
As a third treat, there is “Cyber Attack Pro”. Like in the regular “Cyber Attack”, both teams must try to blow up the target with their bombs. But in the Pro variant, you don’t stay down after a death and potentially have to wait for a revive from a buddy, but respawns are activated and you can almost immediately start the next attack.
In Cyber Attack Pro, you need to place your bomb, but you shouldn’t be as careful as in the normal version.
What can the Warzone modes do this week? There were only small changes here. The “Buyback Solo” mode (formerly Stimulus) has been replaced with the regular BR Singles.
The crazy “Mini Royale” will stay in the rotation for another week. Here, you start with fewer players in the Warzone, but the map is also smaller at the start and the gas circle is more impatient. Here’s more about the rules of the Chaos BR.
Since the start of the Season 5, Gulag weapons change weekly. In the regular BR modes, you will find machine pistols and assault rifles after the update within the apparently poorly secured respawn prison.
A lot happened last week – Meta weapon nerfs and CoD 2020 cause a stir
What happened during the week at CoD? Just before last week’s playlist update, Call of Duty made some weapon balancing changes and nerfed two of the strongest weapons in Warzone. The Bruen Mk9 and the FAL received some new stats and especially the LMG Bruen has lost its strength. It’s not broken, but it’s significantly weaker at longer ranges than before.
Apart from the current titles, there is currently a hunt for information about the new CoD 2020 – Cold War. The CoD creators are almost making players work like spies and decode cryptic hints, which somehow provide a clue for the next riddle. All of this is happening on the map of the Battle Royale Warzone and is keeping some soldiers quite busy at the moment.
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Currently, you can easily get the trinket “Hunger of the Pack” in World of Warcraft. This is a trinket from the old expansion Legion, which can be very useful for you in the upcoming Shadowlands due to its effect.
What kind of trinket is this? Hunger of the Pack is a trinket from the Hall of Valor, a dungeon in Legion. It has the following properties and effects:
Item level 182
+ 47 Strength/Agi
+ 46 Critical Strike
Effect: When you kill a target that grants experience or honor, your movement speed is increased by 30% for 10 seconds.
Where can I get it? Currently, there is a world quest in Legion where you can guarantee obtaining this trinket, “Hall of Valor: A Worthy Challenge” in Stormheim. However, it is only available until Thursday, August 20 at 9:00 AM. While the trinket is always available, you are guaranteed to get it from the world quest and do not need to farm it actively.
In the Hall of Valor, you can currently guarantee the trinket.
However, the Hunger of the Pack is only available for classes that use or can use strength or agility as their main attribute. Cloth wearers are left out.
Level Faster in Shadowlands with Items from Legion
Why should I get this trinket? By itself, the trinket is not necessarily strong. However, the effect is extremely useful. This still works in the content of Battle for Azeroth and will most likely also work in the upcoming expansion Shadowlands.
There, you will have to do without flying mounts when leveling at first and will therefore be significantly slower. More movement speed helps you a lot, especially when you run from enemy to enemy for some quests or if you are playing a slower class like Paladin or Death Knight.
Aren’t other trinkets more useful?With Shadowlands, the maximum level is reduced to 60, which also comes with a decrease in item level. The Legion trinket will then have an item level of 50. Here are some numbers for comparison:
A character template for level 50 in the beta starts with item level 75
Mythic dungeons from BfA grant item level 72 in Shadowlands
The Hunger of the Pack is still clearly below other items, but the stats themselves are not significantly worse. Additionally, trinkets are not as crucial when leveling as they are in endgame, so you can forgo a bit of damage in favor of faster movement.
A release date for Shadowlands is not yet known, but it will surely take several weeks. If you want to level a new character up until then and prepare for the new addon, you can find our guide to leveling quickly in World of Warcraft here. There is still plenty of time – just the trinket you will probably not be able to obtain with the world quest if you only start now.
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In 2019, the studio “House House” achieved a surprising huge hit with “Untitled Goose Game”. Now the game is getting a two-player update – and is coming to Steam.
When does Untitled Goose Game launch on Steam? The game will be available on September 23 on Steam. So, users have to wait a little less than a month until Steam players can access the surprise hit from 2019.
Now, Steam players can also torment unsuspecting villagers
Previously, the self-proclaimed “slapstick stealth sandbox game” was already available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and the Epic Games Store. But even goose fans who have already completed the game on these platforms can be excited: Because on September 23, a new free update will be released, allowing the game to be played in local multiplayer mode on all platforms.
Finally honking together – What is the goose game all about?
This is how the coop mode works: During the “Nintendo Indie World Showcase” event, developer “House House” showed a trailer that featured the new coop mode. Here you can see what it looks like:
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The principle is quite simple. Instead of one terribly cute but also quite nasty goose, now two birds are wandering through an English village causing chaos. You can for example steal from residents, set nasty traps for them, break into garages, or create a ruckus at the electronics store. Or whatever else you can think of.
You can now complete the entire game together and drive even more villagers to madness in the goose duo. It is possible that this crazy game will join the best couch coop games of 2020 in September.
The developers state regarding the goose reinforcement: “New goose, new honk, still horrible” – with “honk” referring to the sound that the goose makes, which has become quite iconic by now.
A world-famous goose: When the unconventional indie game was released in 2019, the “honk”-making goose took the gaming world by storm. It appeared in the form of memes, circulated as an insider joke on social media channels, or was graphically integrated into other games by fans. In short: The goose was suddenly everywhere.
The humor of the game struck a chord, which was evident in January with high sales figures of over a million copies sold, as well as in terms of awards. The goose received many prizes – it also performed well at the GameStars, finishing second place in the best indie games.
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The name “Wissam Ben Yedder” strikes fear into many players in FIFA 20. And the fact that the real player apparently knows exactly how OP he is in FIFA 20 is demonstrated by a recent contest he launched.
What has the footballer done? On his Instagram profile, the striker Wissam Ben Yedder celebrated a post about reaching 500,000 followers. As a thank you, he also started a small contest. With this, he proved that he knows exactly that FIFA 20 played a certain role in his popularity.
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Because in addition to 5 signed shirts, the attacker also raffled off five controllers signed by him. And indeed with the phrase: “[…] to replace those you destroyed because of me.”
A clear reference to FIFA 20 – because there, Wissam Ben Yedder is a feared name. But not because he himself is such a good FIFA player on the controller, but because his own card in the game is damn OP.
Ben Yedder knows exactly that he tortures FIFA players
Here’s the thing with Ben Yedder: In the FIFA community, Ben Yedder has basically become a meme. He is considered one of the most dangerous strikers in the game. This applies even to his gold card, whose overall rating of 83 isn’t all that high. But something about Ben Yedder consistently makes him unstoppable.
In real life, he also knows where the goal is: In 26 games, he scored 18 goals and provided 7 assists. The consequence: In FIFA 20, there were a flood of special cards for the striker and his ratings kept getting better.
Currently, there are a total of 8 versions of Ben Yedder in FUT. For example, these 3.
However, players generally have a good impression of Ben Yedder. In the subreddit for FIFA 20 and on Twitter, players humorously respond to the footballer’s comments.
Whether Ben Yedder will also be as overpowered in FIFA 21 as in FIFA 20 remains to be seen. So far, no ratings for the upcoming game are known. But we already took a look at some Bundesliga players who need to improve at MeinMMO.
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The Weekly Reset brings players in Destiny 2 today, on 18.08., new weekly activities, fresh Nightfall strikes, and a new Flashpoint. But what else can the Guardians accomplish?
What is happening in Destiny 2? Currently, the summer event “Solstice of Heroes 2020” is running in Destiny, for which we have a few tips for you:
In strikes and story missions these modifiers are active:
Void Singe
Iron
Heavyweight
But keep in mind that the Singe modifier remains the same for the entire week. The other modifiers rotate daily.
Crucible: These playlists and modes are available in PvP:
Private Match (Core Playlist)
Rumble (Core Playlist)
Control (Core Playlist)
Conflict (Rotational Playlist)
Lockdown (Rotational Playlist)
Elimination (Core Playlist)
Survival (Core Playlist)
Survival: Freelance (Core Playlist)
Classic Mix (Core Playlist)
Fate: The Drifter activates these modifiers for you:
Solar Singe
Grenadier
Escalation Protocol: You can earn the weapons of the Escalation Protocol in Season 11 from the Contact event and the Prophecy dungeon in its current version with additional perks and mod slots. The armor is still only obtainable through the activity on Mars, but for some time now also in the “Armor 2.0” variant.
The current Flashpoint can be found on Nessus.
Petra Venj can currently be found in the Rheasilvia area of the Dreaming City. Here, the maximum curse level (3) is in effect. Additionally, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.
These are the sources for powerful loot in Season 11 of Destiny 2
This is how powerful loot is structured in Destiny 2: Powerful loot is available in several tiers, granting you various power boosts. Accordingly, higher tiers grant you higher power boosts as well.
Tier 1 (up to +3 over the current power level)
Tier 2 (up to +4 over the current power level)
Tier 3 (up to +5 over the current power level)
Exotic gear (+5 or more over the power level. The only gear that goes over 1050 and up to a maximum of 1060)
For your information: Power levels gained through the new artifact “Seed of Silver Wings” are not considered for the calculation of your drops’ power levels. The average of armor and weapons is what counts here.
Sources for powerful loot in Season 11:
Tier 1:
Weekly Flashpoint
Prismatic Engrams
Gunsmith bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Weekly story mission: Luna’s Call from Eris
Complete 3 Nightmare Hunts
Zavala’s Vanguard bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Complete 5 Nightfall: The Ordeal. Higher difficulty levels grant greater progress
Crucible for 4 matches in a rotating playlist
Shaxx’s Crucible bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Gambit bounties from the Drifter – Complete 8 of his bounties
Today, on the evening of August 18, 2020, many players are complaining about queues in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD Warzone and are wondering whether the servers are currently being maintained or are down. By now, the issue should have been resolved.
Update – 19:05: According to Activision, the servers have already been stabilized. If further problems arise, players should contact support:
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What is the problem? Anyone trying to log into CoD on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, encounters queues. Since around 6:00 PM, there have apparently been issues on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. Players are reporting on Twitter and Reddit that they cannot get into the games.
However, the problem does not seem to affect all players. In our tests on PC and PS4, we were able to log in without any issues.
According to Activision, the issue has already been identified and the developers are working on a solution. On Twitter, it is stated that the queues are currently being investigated and updates on the current situation will follow:
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We will keep you updated here as soon as there is news about the current status.
Last week, on August 11, there were similar issues around the same time. The first patch for Season 5 was deployed, which included nerfs to the Bruen Mk9. Even then, players complained about queues and being unable to play.
Update today on August 18
This is what players are waiting for: Today, a new update for Modern Warfare and Warzone was supposed to come, which brings popular Warzone action to multiplayer. However, the update seems to be delayed due to connection issues.
Moreover, around the same time when the issues started, the fifth day of the “Pawn Takes Pawn” event was supposed to begin, a series of puzzles that are currently engaging the community. On Twitter, the CoD Tracker account is now asking whether the disruption could also cause a delay:
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Since the errors are now resolved, at least the event should continue as usual. However, there is still no concrete start time for the new playlist update. We expect that around 8:00-8:30 PM, the update can be expected, as it usually goes online at that time.
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In Pokémon GO there are already a number of legendary and mysterious Pokémon. We look at the Pokémon world and reveal which legendary and mysterious monsters are still waiting for us.
Here’s the status of legendary Pokémon: Currently, there are 35 legendary Pokémon from generations 1 to 5. However, in the upcoming generations 6 to 8, there are still numerous other legendary monsters.
Here’s the status of the mysterious Pokémon: These monsters were often introduced through EX Raids or special research. Currently, we have 9 mysterious Pokémon from generations 1-5 and with Meltan and Melmetal, even two from Gen 7.
Especially here, some Pokémon are still missing. Even from the 4th generation, not all mysterious Pokémon have been released yet.
All Missing Legendary Pokémon
Here’s the list: We show you all 20 missing Legendary Pokémon here. Additionally, we will list the types of the Pokémon so you have a rough idea of the monsters:
Xerneas of Fairy type (6th Generation)
Yveltal of Dark and Flying type (6th Generation)
Zygarde of Dragon and Ground type (6th Generation)
Type: Null of Normal type (7th Generation)
Amigento of Normal type (7th Generation)
Kapu-Riki of Electric and Fairy type (7th Generation)
Kapu-Fala of Psychic and Fairy type (7th Generation)
Kapu-Toro of Grass and Fairy type (7th Generation)
Kapu-Kime of Water and Fairy type (7th Generation)
Cosmog of Psychic type (7th Generation)
Cosmovum of Psychic type (7th Generation)
Solgaleo of Psychic and Steel type (7th Generation)
Lunala of Psychic and Ghost type (7th Generation)
Necrozma of Psychic and depending on the form also of Steel/Ghost/Dragon type (7th Generation)
Zacian of Fairy type and in one form additionally of Steel type (8th Generation)
Zamazenta of Fighting type and in one form additionally of Steel type (8th Generation)
Endynalos of Poison and Dragon type (8th Generation)
Dakuma of Fighting type (8th Generation)
Wulaosu of Fighting type and depending on the form also of Water or Dark type (8th Generation)
Coronospa of Psychic and Grass type (8th Generation)
Solgaleo is one of the missing legendary Pokémon
What stands out here? Especially the 7th generation has quite a few legendary Pokémon. You can look forward to a lot of releases here.
The 7th generation also introduced the first legendary Pokémon that can evolve. Type: Null evolves into Amigento, and the Pokémon Cosmog, Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala are also a family that can evolve.
If it continues like this, we should have all current generations represented in Pokémon GO by 2022.
All Missing Mysterious Pokémon
Here’s the list: For the mysterious Pokémon, there are 13 monsters that cannot yet be found in Pokémon GO. These include:
Manaphy of Water type (4th Generation)
Phione of Water type (4th Generation)
Shaymin of Grass type and in one form additionally of Flying type (4th Generation)
Arceus of Normal type, but can assume any of the 18 types (4th Generation)
Keldeo of Water and Fighting type (5th Generation)
Meloetta of Normal type and depending on the form additionally of Fighting or Psychic type (5th Generation)
Diancie of Rock and Fairy type (6th Generation)
Hoopa of Psychic and Ghost type (6th Generation)
Volcanion of Fire and Water type (6th Generation)
Magearna of Fairy and Steel type (7th Generation)
Marshadow of Fighting and Ghost type (7th Generation)
Zeraora of Electric type (7th Generation)
Zarude of Dark and Grass type (8th Generation)
Phione and Manaphy come from Gen 4, but are still not available in Pokémon GO.
What stands out here? Although we have already been able to catch the first mysterious Pokémon of the 5th generation with Victini and Genesect , there are still 4 mysterious Pokémon from the 4th generation that are not yet in the game.
Many of the mysterious Pokémon have attack combinations that are not yet available in the game. These include Volcanion of Fire and Water type and Marshadow of Fighting and Ghost type.
When will the Pokémon come into play? Here, you may have to wait longer than with the legendary Pokémon. Mysterious Pokémon often come into play through special research, and these are only available every few months in Pokémon GO.
One of the mysterious Pokémon would be a good candidate for upcoming EX Raids, provided Niantic brings these special raids back after they were temporarily suspended due to the Corona crisis.
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In recent months and years, most new releases in the MMORPGs were games for smartphones. This will surprise very few, as the mobile market is huge. But are mobile MMORPGs really the future of the genre? And what needs to change for them to be accepted by us?
What does the MMORPG market look like currently? If we look at the new releases for MMORPGs on PC and consoles since the beginning of 2019, the release list here in the West is surprisingly short:
The gap created by fewer games and especially by rarely successful PC MMORPGs is increasingly being filled by new mobile MMORPGs:
In 2019, three titles with big names from PC MMORPGs were released: Perfect World Mobile, Lineage 2M, and Black Desert Mobile. All are also significantly higher quality than many of the mobile MMORPGs before.
Alongside the big names, numerous other titles have been released, including Dragon Raja and Talion Online, which we have played for you at MeinMMO.
The trend towards smartphones is not surprising when looking at the entire gaming market. However, it is striking that all these mobile titles come from Asia, mostly Korea or China.
This is how gaming looks: As the analysis website Newzoo showed in May 2020, about 48% of the revenue in the gaming industry is generated through mobile platforms. This amounts to 77.2 billion dollars. Additionally, the mobile sector is the one that has grown the most compared to the previous year (13.3%).
Most mobile gamers are in Asia, but right behind is Europe and with a significant distance to North and South America, as a graphic from DFC Intelligence shows:
The same study by DFC Intelligence describes that 48% of the now 3 billion gamers worldwide are on PC. However, there is no exact number for mobile gamers because PC and console players often also use a smartphone.
With Wild Rift comes LoL-Mobile, which is set to be released in 2020.
Why is this so? In today’s time, many more people have a smartphone than, for example, a PC or a console. This is also due to accessibility and usually lower prices. Almost everyone can get into gaming via the small device, even if it’s just with small titles like Peggle or Candy Crush.
Moreover, there are regions like India, where almost only mobile gaming occurs and where over 600 million US dollars are generated on the device (via Moneycontrol).
The better the games for smartphones and also the smartphones themselves become, the more interesting the games will be for “core gamers”. However, this has not succeeded with many of the current mobile MMORPGs, at least here in the West.
Mobile MMORPGs and their problems
Why can no mobile MMORPG actually convince? Although many mobile MMORPGs are sprouting up like mushrooms, hardly any title can convince players from PC MMORPGs.
We repeatedly report on new titles on MeinMMO, but with the word “mobile MMORPG”, many switch off. And I can understand that.
Most of the games are well-made, look visually good, and carry a big name. Yet they all struggle with similar problems:
Many titles rely on auto-run and auto-play. You usually do not have to play yourself to make progress.
Mobile MMORPGs are usually not as complex as their bigger brothers.
Lack of gameplay depth is often covered by intricate grind.
Many of the titles openly rely on pay-to-win by allowing players to buy equipment, progress, or in-game currency for real money.
I have personally tried dozens of these games and have always looked for a title that binds me long-term. I have mostly returned to RuneScape, which is also due to the fact that it is practically the PC MMORPG for on the go.
I keep returning to RuneScape, especially because there are hardly any alternatives on smartphones.
Are PC MMORPGs already dead?
What about PC MMORPGs? In recent years, although more and more mobile MMORPGs have been released, there is still something happening on PC. Several promising MMORPGs are in development, including innovative titles such as:
Camelot Unchained, which aims to build on old school PvP MMORPGs.
Crimson Desert, which focuses on story in the form of a campaign with multiple heroes.
The problem with all these games is that they are very elaborate and thus have long development times. There is no real release date for any of the titles and already now a release in 2021 seems unlikely.
In Ashes of Creation, small camps can be transformed into large metropolises.
Are mobile MMORPGs now the future?
Will there only be mobile MMORPGs soon? Although the trend is moving more toward mobile, I do not believe that games developed solely for smartphones are the future.
Rather, I could imagine that crossplay between all platforms, whether PC, console, or smartphone, will prevail.
NCSoft is currently also attempting this with their platform “Purple”. They are essentially providing the emulator for the mobile game directly, so you can play it on PC. However, for me personally, this approach seems backwards. I would prefer a game optimized for PC and then adapted for other platforms.
Lineage 2M can also be played on PC thanks to the emulator. However, it still does not meet the demands of a PC MMORPG.
The perfect mobile MMORPG? But what about a good mobile MMORPG coming from a Western developer? One that avoids problematic features like autoplay and pay-to-win and instead convinces with gameplay?
So far, no such title seems to be in development, even though some games like Albion Online can be played on Android devices.
An innovation that could make mobile MMORPGs more interesting would be utilizing features like in Pokémon GO, i.e. walking in the real world to explore and fight. ArcheAge Walk takes a step in this direction. However, here too, it is a Korean title.
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A survey conducted by the Association of the German Games Industry shows that video games have helped many people during the Corona crisis.
During the digital gamescom 2020, the positive impact of video games on society is supposed to be the focus. To underline this, a survey was conducted in Germany that specifically addressed gaming during the Corona crisis.
Here are the survey results: How much games helped during the Corona crisis is shown by a representative survey by YouGov on behalf of the game – Association of the German Games Industry, presented during a gamescom press conference in Cologne.
Afterwards, about a quarter of all players in Germany (27%) said that they played more often with family and friends during the Corona pandemic than usual.
An additional 28% said that games helped them cope better with the Corona pandemic.
Overall, a large majority of Germans attribute a special role to games during the Corona pandemic:
About 4 out of 10 Germans (43%) say that games can help to cope with such crises better.
Almost two-thirds say that games have brought joy to people during the Corona pandemic.
Video games have brought joy to many people in difficult times.
More Gaming in the Classroom?
But video games are increasingly gaining ground in other areas of society as well. Such as in learning and educating children. More and more parents and children are relying on serious games, i.e., educational games. This trend has been further reinforced by school closures due to Corona. However, so far, corresponding serious games are mainly used at home and in private settings.
According to the majority of Germans, such educational games should also be used much more in schools, as well as digital skills being more firmly integrated into the curriculum overall.
About 6 out of 10 Germans say that the Corona pandemic has shown that Germany should already be further along in the school use of serious games.
70% of Germans expect that basic programming skills should be taught early in school.
77% also believe that the necessary digital competencies should be taught to students in schools to handle digital media responsibly.
Although many Germans consider digital competence important, they do not believe that schools are well enough equipped for it.
With the theme “Playing into the Future,” gamescom 2020 aims to bring the positive effects and opinions of the surveyed Germans to the center of the debate.
Webedia Gaming is an official partner of gamescom 2020. Therefore, we will provide you with news and information about the event here on MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro.
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The MMORPG EVE Echoes has had a successful launch on the smartphone platforms iOS and Android. We show you what early players have to say.
What is EVE Echoes? This is the smartphone version of EVE Online. You will fly through the seemingly infinite space and must engage in battles.
You can choose from 4 factions at the start and then choose between 3 bloodlines, each with 8 characters.
EVE Online has been running since 2003 and is considered very difficult for newcomers. However, in EVE Echoes, everyone starts from scratch and the entry is supposed to be significantly easier here.
PlayStore by Android: Over 15,200 reviews with an average of 3.9 out of 5 stars
App Store by Apple: Over 1,000 reviews with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars
So within a few days, the game has already had over a million testers. There are many positive reviews, but also some negative feedback to read.
What is well-received in EVE Echoes
The comparisons between EVE Online and the new mobile game are obvious. Many players expect a lot from EVE Echoes in the future, as they also view the development of EVE Online positively.
We summarize here some opinions:
“I have been playing EVE since 2009 and when I see the development of the game, I think that EVE Echoes also has a lot of potential. Graphics 5/Menus 3/Complexity 3/Fun factor 3. The market still needs to develop, structures and sovereignties too. Have some patience and it will be a lot of fun for you. Good Flight and Fight!”
“Clearly 5 stars! If you take some time and engage with the game, it’s really fun! There’s plenty of variety. Personally, I was looking forward to Eve Echoes and I am really excited.”
“I have never played EVE Online on PC before, but so far this game is fun for me. The cash shop is not so overwhelming, it’s a monthly subscription of a few dollars. Not too bad, compared to the enormous pay-to-win trend in mobile gaming. The game itself is pretty cool, there are many little things that can differentiate your character from others.”
MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch has already tried EVE Echoes
What is not well-received in EVE Echoes
There are some skeptical comments about EVE Echoes. Many are still talking about some bugs that are currently in the game. Here, however, some players hope and expect a prompt fix.
We show you the criticisms here:
“The problem is what I already feared. The EVE menu is too complex to fit on a small smartphone display. Moreover, I play the PC version and therefore do not have time to play EVE Echoes as this is by no means a casual game.”
“On the release day, I could play without problems, but since yesterday I can’t log in anymore. Micropatches are constantly being loaded, but they don’t help. Repairing the client doesn’t work either. Urgent improvements are needed here.”
“Super complex, great atmosphere, nice soundtrack. But paywall, and if you have a life, it gets hard to keep up. This is something for people who can play 18 hours a day.”
There is also a lot of criticism that positive reviews in the PlayStore seem to be bought. When reading some reviews, they seem to be written by bots as they make no sense at all.
An example of this is the following review: “It’s so much fun to be recommended by my friends, I’m addicted to it, the picture is clear, there are many gifts every day, and the five stars are well accepted. It is a bit addictive, the picture is delicate, the music is good, I will recommend more friends in the future.”
The end of Season 3 in Fortnite is approaching. Season 4 of Chapter 2 will start soon with a new Battle Pass, changes to the map, and a new theme. We look at what is known so far about the start and end dates and what theories are circulating.
What is currently happening in Fortnite?Season 3 brought a mostly flooded map, where players not only had to prove themselves against opponents but also against sharks.
Now they are speculating about the end of Season 3 and the next theme of Season 4 Chapter 2. In this article, we will show you what we know so far.
We will update the article for you as soon as there is new information about the end of Season 3 or the start of Season 4.
When does Season 3 Chapter 2 in Fortnite end?
When does Season 13 end? According to the Battle Pass, Season 3 Chapter 2 is supposed to end on Thursday, August 27, 2020. However, data miners had found hints suggesting an extension.
Theories about the end of Season 3 – Will there be a live event?
What theories are there about the end of Season 13?At the end of Season 2 Chapter 2, we received a live event, where various towers rose from the water around the agency and triggered a massive storm. But what about a live event at the end of Season 13?
The live event of Season 2 triggered a massive storm
So far, everything indicates that there will be no live event in Season 3. Typically, changes to the map or small hints are made before the event, but this has not happened yet.
However, the biggest hint is provided by Fortnite updates, as data miners show. Update 13.40 was the last patch planned for Season 3, which means that it is unlikely that an event update will be included.
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But keep in mind that this has not been officially confirmed by Epic Games, and there could still be a live event if Epic has something planned.
When does Season 4 start?
When does Season 4 Chapter 2 come out? As mentioned earlier, Epic has already confirmed the start date for Season 14. The new season is set to start on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
So we won’t have to wait much longer for the new theme to start.
The Battle Pass of Season 4
What will the next Battle Pass likely cost? So far, the Battle Passes have always cost 950 V-Bucks, with the version that includes 25 levels costing 2,800 V-Bucks. It is unlikely that these prices will change.
We will probably only find out what the theme of the Battle Pass will be once the first teasers for Season 4 are released.
The Battle Pass of Season 2 introduced the robot cat Kit and the inventor Jules
Will there be changes to the map for Season 4?
Could the map change again? After the map had mostly been underwater for a season, the question arises: What changes are next for the map?
Now that the water has receded and roads have finally cleared for the new cars, it might not change much. But we will probably learn more once the first teasers for Season 4 are released.
Finally, the roads are clear, and now you can cruise in cars
So far, there isn’t much information about Season 4 and a possible live event. Soon we will likely see what is coming our way. However, there is already information about what to expect in Fortnite in November. A cool skin bundle has already been been announced.
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After the PS5 lost popularity among MeinMMO readers in March 2020, it is now rising again. Here are the results of our latest survey on the next-gen consoles.
What was it about? In recent months, the two console manufacturers Sony and Microsoft have held conferences that bombarded us with new information and games.
In a survey, we wanted to know last week how your purchasing decision stands for the two next-gen consoles. Here is what you told us.
These are the results: The survey ended today, August 18. A total of 2219 users voted.
Why is this interesting? Compared to our last survey in March 2020, the PlayStation 5 has gained votes again. With 57.37%, it has risen about 8%.
One reason for this could be that there was a real drought of information regarding the PS5 in March. Not even the design of the new Sony console was known to us. However, in recent months, Sony has stepped up its information policy, released some information, and likely managed to convince some doubters among you.
Still choosing the PS5 because of the exclusive titles, since I already own a PC and Microsoft is currently releasing every game for PC ??
MeinMMO reader GeT_R3kT
The Xbox Series X has lost some percentage points at 32.4% compared to March (35%), but has remained stable overall. Microsoft also introduced its new games for the upcoming console during the summer, including gameplay material for Halo Infinite, which will even be included in the Xbox Game Pass.
Clearly the Xbox. I borrowed my brother’s Xbox One a few days ago and am totally thrilled with the services, especially the Game Pass Ultimate. I have a lot to play since I’ve never played many games that are in the Game Pass, or the ones I would like to play again.
MeinMMO reader Jerry
Another interesting aspect is the fact that only 5.36% of you will not buy either of the two next-gen consoles. Consoles are part of your gaming arsenal, and you will not miss out on the next-gen.
Similarly, very few will buy both consoles. The number stands at 4.87%. Compared to March, the votes for “Both” and “None” have changed slightly overall:
Votes for “Both” in March 2020: 5%
Votes for “None” in March 2020: 3%
The trend over the past year: We have now conducted 4 surveys on MeinMMO regarding the topic PS5 vs. Xbox Series X. Here is an overview of how your opinions on the consoles have changed over the course of a year:
Survey
Xbox Series X
PlayStation 5
19.08.2019
24%
58%
28.01.2020
29%
54%
23.03.2020
34%
49%
17.08.2020
32%
57%
What about other communities?
On our sister sites GameStar and GamePro, a similar survey was also conducted. Here are their results:
PS5: GameStar – 31.19%, GamePro – 62%
Xbox Series X: GameStar – 14.24%, GamePro – 25%
None: GameStar – 44.23%, GamePro – 8%
Both: GameStar – 4.35%, GamePro – 5%
In stark contrast here is GameStar and the fact that a whopping 44.23% of their readers will not buy either of the two consoles.
This difference is not very surprising in itself, as the audience of GameStar mainly consists of PC gamers, many of whom own powerful computers. The target audience of GamePro, on the other hand, consists of console players, and there are also many console fans here at MeinMMO.
The great commonality of the three surveys is that the PS5 ranks ahead of the Xbox Series X in all communities. The readers seem to be quite unanimous in their choice across communities.
