The glitch with the “demon weapons” is finally out of the game, and new candidates are already emerging for the title of the most annoying bug in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone – here are the 3 graphical bugs with the greatest potential for this title.
However, even though many bugs are being fixed, there is still plenty for the developers to do in order to tackle old and new difficulties. Here you will find 3 graphical bugs that the developers should patch out of the game as soon as possible.
Bug 1 – Killstreak distorts the perspective
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What’s going on here? The Redditor “Bubbins123” uploaded a video where he viewed Modern Warfare from a whole new perspective. After his Killstreak “Wheelson” ran out and he returned to his usual first-person view, nothing felt familiar.
Because the field of view in the video is twisted so severely that it looks like the soldier is running “on the wall”. In the reddit thread, there are accordingly a comment or two referencing Spiderman.
When does the bug occur? It seems to be a problem with the killstreak. At the end of his Wheelson tour, the mini-tank of “Bubbins123” is positioned a bit crooked, which may have distorted the soldier’s view. A similar bug existed in Modern Warfare before.
Bug 2 – Third Person in the Warzone
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What’s going on here? The CoD streamer “HusKerrs” fell victim to a bug that has existed in CoD MW for a while and has now slipped into the Warzone – the third-person mode. Back then, it worked so well that some players wished for more of it.
But no one wants this new bug. When getting into an SUV, the streamer notices that he is not moving forward with the vehicle. When he exits again, the camera stays behind the vehicle instead of switching back to the first-person view. “HusKerrs” is not in danger at this moment and takes it in stride. In another situation, such a bug could potentially end the round.
When does the bug occur? The video gives little indication of how the bug occurred. At the moment the streamer gets into the SUV, he is moving with slide-cancel. Perhaps getting into the vehicle at the wrong moment of the animation caused the bug.
Once he gets back into the vehicle, everything works normally again.
Bug 3 – Error in the Warzone Matrix
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What’s going on here? The Redditor “freeyungal” posted this disturbing video of a completely mangled Warzone. Many objects and surfaces are not loading correctly, and even one of his teammates consists of just two floating weapons. But the team doesn’t let this get them down; “freeyungal” shows an “invisible” truck and the squad charges towards Boneyard.
How the next fight concluded is not recorded. Perhaps he even had advantages by being able to see enemies behind cover. But it is not possible to play sensibly like that.
When does the bug occur? It is completely unclear what triggers this sneaky graphical bug. One PC player reports in the thread that he experiences the problem more frequently and is still affected even after changing the graphics card. There is no statement from the developers regarding this bug either.
Cunning cheaters always find ways to exploit bugs in the game. Here, one is sitting in the wall of “Shipment”.
Many matches in Modern Warfare and Warzone run without errors, but some are so widespread that they spoil rounds for many players, thus dampening the fun of the game. Especially when cheaters find ways to exploit certain bugs, it gets really nasty.
Sometimes the bugs are so bizarre and rare that they invite a chuckle. For example, there was a solo round where the Gulag sent players back into the game without hesitation after death. It’s possible that the infinite Battle Royale is still running.
What annoys you the most in the Warzone right now? Is there a bug that gets in your way often, or is it rather the cheaters who ruin your fun?
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Even in the party hit Fall Guys, there are now cheaters who keep ruining the rounds for other players. However, some of them are so bad even with cheats that they can’t win and are mocked by other players for their incompetence.
This is the clip: The Twitter user and YouTuber Fyrus posted a short clip of the final game in the new party game Fall Guys. It shows a cheater using a flight cheat to simply glide over the game and directly to the crown.
However, he fails to touch it and keeps falling down. He is so clumsy that the other players catch up and even pass him later. In the end, another player manages to snatch the victory:
The clip has garnered over 49,000 likes in just a few days. The cheater now has to live with the mockery of tens of thousands of people.
Why is he failing so badly? Apparently, the cheater is having problems with the controls and can’t manage to control his character properly. Physics and the loss of control over one’s character are some of the game mechanics in Fall Guys.
For the cheater, that seems to have become his downfall. He can’t catch himself in the air or when colliding with objects, rolling back a considerable distance on the level.
Is it a bigger problem? Already shortly after release, there were reports of cheaters in Fall Guys ruining rounds for other players. Other cheaters sometimes experience the same as the one in the clip above:
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According to steamcharts , the game has an average of 107,689 players since its release, and that trend is rising – And that’s just on Steam, not counting PS4. Given this number of players, it’s not surprising that there are some cheaters among them.
However, to win, you don’t have to cheat. If you play skillfully, you’ll eventually reach the crown yourself. If not, you should resort to tricks. A nasty trick helps you in the final “Hexed Away”, where you ensure that you literally pull the ground out from under the other players’ feet.
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We at MeinMMO wanted to find out with you which weapons are the best in Fortnite Season 3 Chapter 2. You voted, and here are your 5 favorites for battle.
The survey ended on August 14. Each of you could select up to 3 different weapons.
This is how you voted
Here you can see which weapons landed in places 14-6. The distribution of the 562 votes looked like this:
Place 14: Burst Assault Rifle – 2.14%
Place 13: Regular Assault Rifle – 2.31%
Place 12: Charge Shotgun – 2.85%
Place 11: Tactical Submachine Gun – 3.2%
Place 10: “Rapid Fire” SMG – 4.09%
Place 9: Flare Gun – 4.45%
Place 8: Sniper Rifle – 6.23%
Place 7: Hunting Rifle – 7.65%
Place 6: Kits Charge Shotgun – 9.07%
These weapons made it to the Top 5
Now let’s take a look at which weapons you particularly like to play in Season 3. These 5 weapons you chose for the top spots. We’ll start at the bottom of the top list and work our way up to the best weapon.
Place 5: Jules Drum Gun
Coming in 5th place with 9.43% of the votes is one of the new mythic weapons from Season 3. Jules Drum Gun, which can be found at the location “The Authority,” requires defeating the mini-boss Jules first, and seems to be quite popular with you.
Jules Drum Gun is among your favorite weapons in Season 3
Place 4: Kits Grenade Launcher
In 4th place with 9.71% of the votes is another mythic weapon from Season 3. You can get the special grenade launcher at Catty Corner after defeating the mini-boss Kit.
With 10.32% of the votes, the good old tactical shotgun landed in 3rd place among the best weapons in Season 3. The shotgun has been part of Fortnite since its inception and has never disappeared from the game.
Although it has received competition time and again, and there were even so many shotguns in one season that players were surprised. However, the larger magazine and the speed of this gun prevailed against the competition. In close combat, it is a good solution for anyone who cannot hit a headshot immediately.
The tactical shotgun has always received competition
Place 2: Oceans Burst Assault Rifle
In 2nd place with 11.22% of the votes is the mythic variant of the burst assault rifle. This can also only be found at a specific location, The Fortilla, and you must first defeat the mini-boss Ocean to obtain it.
While the regular burst assault rifle only made it to the last place for you, the mythic variant seems to be quite enjoyed. Here, the higher damage is probably responsible for this top placement. Although it is still a burst weapon that fires 3 shots in quick succession, the damage pays off if you hit all your shots.
At The Fortilla, you will find the popular weapon
Place 1: Scar Assault Rifle
Now we come to the best weapon from Season 3. You voted, and 17.26% of the votes went to the Scar Assault Rifle, placing it in 1st place.
The assault rifle, which has been around since the launch of Fortnite and has long been one of the best guns, has proven itself again. It is also the only weapon that made it into your top 5 and is simultaneously among the best weapons by DPS. It seems to be an all-around weapon that simply has to be in your inventory when you find it.
Trackers are a popular tool in many shooters that allow players to track their performance. The developers of Rainbow Six Siege have now announced that they will bring their own tracker. MeinMMO explains to you what it entails.
What is a tracker and what stats does it show? Trackers track your performance in a game. In shooters, and specifically in Rainbow Six, you will get information about:
your K/D ratio
the win-loss ratio
operators and how you perform with them
your performance in various modes
Additionally, the tracker breaks down specific details for you, such as what your headshot percentage is, how many kills you have made in close combat, and how many game hours you have invested.
There, you can simply search for your name on PS4, Xbox One, or PC, and you will receive a detailed overview of your performance. You can then use this to find out which operators you are particularly skilled with or which ones you need more practice with.
Some of the data you can see with the tracker.
You can also access data from other players to compare yourself with them. This makes it easier for you to see who you should look to in order to improve.
Additionally, you can view your MMR through the tracker, for which kills do not matter at all. The more you play, the more accurate your data becomes.
New tracker for stats with more details
This is coming now: In a video, the developers of Rainbow Six Siege have now introduced their own tracking tool named “My Siege Stats,” which seems to be heavily inspired by the community one. You will find it with the start of the upcoming Season 3 “Shadow Legacy” of Year 5 on rainbowsix.com.
setting a timeframe you want to look at in more detail
In addition to this tool, there will be a replay function. This will save your last games, and you can watch them, even from the perspective of other players, opponents, or from a bird’s-eye view. Professional players also improve in this way, such as in the GSA League.
The tools will be presented in the video starting around minute 20:12:
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Along with the statistics, there will also be a “Squad Finder” from Rainbow Six. With this, you can easily find teammates to play together, instead of going alone into ranked matches.
What makes the tracker better? The feature that you can track not only operators but also maps and weapons makes the new tracker even more valuable. This way, you can precisely see which maps and play styles you need to improve on.
Especially together with the replay tool, you will have two powerful tools at your disposal to analyze exactly where your problems are. If you want to climb into the higher ranks of Rainbow Six, these are optimal opportunities.
This further improves Rainbow Six: In addition to the new tools, there is a rework of the map Chalet, the ability to choose the next map after a match, and a ton of bug fixes. A bug with the bomb detection of drones which players have been waiting for a fix for 5 years will finally be removed.
Season 3 of Year 5 is said to bring the most significant changes to Rainbow Six Siege according to the developers. And this seems to be just the beginning. The head of the game has already claimed in a tweet: You are not prepared for Year 6 of Rainbow Six. So it seems that there will certainly be more changes in 2021 than what is currently happening with Season 3 – so much that one might even call it “Siege 2.0.”
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In Pokémon GO the replacement event for the GO Fest took place last Sunday, which faced server issues in July. The replacement event caused frustration for many trainers, as often there were no Shinys.
This is how the replacement event went: For 3 hours you could benefit once again from 3 different habitats. Pokémon from the areas of fire, water, and friendship spawned.
The spawns were comparable to those at the GO Fest. You could again attract regional Pokémon such as Furnifraß and rare monsters like Icognito.
After the event, however, many trainers were disappointed. There were numerous threads on reddit discussing whether the Shiny rate at the replacement event was poor. While there are always such posts, there were significantly more than usual after this event.
Poor Shiny rate at the GO Fest?
This is what the trainers say: In various threads on reddit, you keep hearing statements like “I only caught one Shiny within the 3 hours” or even from players who didn’t get any Shiny at all.
Other trainers seem to have better luck. There are also reports of 6-10 Shinys in the 3 hours.
There is often a comparison to the GO Fest in July. They played similarly but ended up getting significantly more Shinys.
The GO Fest brought these new Shinys in July – they were supposed to be rarer at the replacement event.
What is behind the statements? It is always hard to tell whether a Shiny rate has been reduced or increased. Niantic is not transparent about this, which has been criticized in the past.
The numerous threads on reddit, however, are a good indication that something was not right and the rates were actually worse than at the normal GO Fest.
On the other hand, one must also see that the GO Fest is not a Community Day. While at a three-hour Community Day, it is common to catch over 20 Shinys, that was probably only the case for a few players in these 3 hours. The Shiny rates of the two events are therefore definitely not comparable.
In 2015, a group of players in the USA went to court and sued the MMORPG ArcheAge for “False Advertising” and loot boxes. Now, more than 4 years later, there is a settlement between the parties.
Update August 17, 2020: A few days ago, payments apparently started coming in for the plaintiffs, as various users reported on reddit. The amounts paid seemed to range between $2,000 (received by one of the main plaintiffs, Aaron Van Fleet) and $5.
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Post from January 15, 2020 – What happened? Three players decided in October 2015 to sue the game ArcheAge and its western publisher, Trion Worlds. We reported on this in April 2018.
The reason for this was a promise made to subscribers that was later not fulfilled. Additionally, certain loot boxes sold through the real-money shop were criticized. They saw this as “False Advertising” and a breach of “Consumer Laws.”
Now, more than 4 years later, there is a positive news. They reached a settlement of $420,000, which will cover the court and attorney fees, but also compensate the players.
How did Trion Worlds respond? The negotiation with Trion Worlds dragged on for 3 years, partly due to issues with the EULA and the Terms of Use. A policy prohibited an out-of-court settlement, which Trion was actually aiming for. The lawsuit continued until the acquisition by the German company Gamigo on October 22, 2018.
Even after the acquisition, the lawsuit was maintained. They have now reached a settlement with an insurer of Trion Worlds.
Why was there a lawsuit? ArcheAge was sued by three players, Aaron Van Fleet, Paul Ovberg, and James Longfield, for two reasons:
Firstly, they promoted their patron program at launch with the promise that players with a subscription would receive a 10% discount in the MMORPG’s real-money shop. However, this was not implemented, as a old forum post indicates. The effort required was simply too high. Instead, patron users received 10% more real-money currency when they purchased it.
Secondly, the allegations were directed at the “Supply Crates.” These are loot boxes containing virtual items. Some of them were very rare but also very valuable. Thus, the allegation arose that ArcheAge operates a virtual lottery.
3 characters in ArcheAge (symbolic image)
Could they have won in court? This question is now on the table. The document summarizing the information around the process states that the parties disagree on who would have won in a legal dispute.
However, the past shows that there can be success in the fight against loot boxes:
Who benefits from the lawsuit? Players from the USA who had an active subscription and purchased items from the marketplace or who purchased one of the loot boxes before October 22, 2018, will benefit from the lawsuit.
Who exactly qualifies for this can be read on a dedicated website. There is also a form available to submit a claim.
How much each player receives will depend on how many people make a claim on the money.
Jagex, the studio behind the MMORPG classic RuneScape, will release a new action RPG in 2021. The game developers are Flying Wild Hog, known for the Shadow Warrior series.In an interview with the studios, MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski found out that behind the action RPG there is likely an MMO shooter.
What do we know about the new game? Much is still unknown about the new title, and there is no name yet. In the official press release, it says that
it will be a multiplayer action RPG with lots of explosions
the setting will take place in a science fiction universe
it is supposed to be a “Living Game”, which we generally refer to on MeinMMO as “Games-as-a-service” or MMO
the game runs on Unreal Engine 4
the release is scheduled for 2021, with open and closed beta phases ahead
The title image is a mix of RuneScape and Shadow Warrior 2. It symbolizes the merger of the companies. There is no official material from the new game yet.
Who is behind the new game? The developers are Flying Wild Hog, who employ around 250 people. The Polish studio is known for the Shadow Warrior series, a first-person shooter franchise with role-playing elements. The GameStar rated Shadow Warrior 2 with 90.
The game will be published by Jagex Partners. The developers behind the cult MMORPG RuneScape, which is now considered a 1 billion dollar franchise. That’s about 844 million euros. The 19-year-old MMORPG is played today by 280 million players and continues to grow. The game recently added a new skill. RuneScape is known for its somewhat quirky but friendly community.
With Jagex Partners, the company wants to expand its portfolio. They focus on service games that can be played for many years. Flying Wild Hog is now the first partner with whom Jagex Partners is releasing a game.
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The developers of Shadow Warrior 2 are behind the new action MMO. In this test video, you can get an impression of what the studio Flying Wild Hog achieved with the first-person shooter from 2016.
Fans of MMO shooters might love the new game
We at MeinMMO were able to conduct an interview with Jagex Partners and Flying Wild Hogs, in which we learned more about the game and the partnership between developer and publisher. However, it should be noted that they did not want to reveal too much about the new game yet. Nevertheless, I was able to tease out a few additional pieces of information.
The interview partners were:
Jagex CEO: Phil Mansell
Flying Wild Hogs CEO: Michal Szustak
Jagex VP of Third Party & Partnerships: Jeff Pabst
Flying Wild Hogs head of the Krakow studio: Michal Kuk
MeinMMO: I know that you don’t want to reveal too much about the new game right now. Can you still give me a bit more background?
Michal Kuk: Multi-platform, multiplayer, sci-fi. The game is supposed to be a connection between the best RPG games and what we do best at Flying Wild Hogs: it will be full of fast action and lots of experiments.
MeinMMO:Will it be a multiplayer game for a large number of players? Shadow Warrior 2, for example, is a 4-player co-op experience.
Michal Kuk: It will definitely be multiplayer, but we don’t want to go too deep into that just yet. I saw on your Twitter that you’re a fan of MMO shooters. That’s why I’m sure you’ll love it. It will be a colorful mix of multiplayer, fast gunplay, and full of RPG systems.
Michal Szustak: The game will definitely have a larger community approach. It will not just be a 4-player multiplayer. You can expect that from a new game from Jagex, based on the experiences with RuneScape, our goal is to create a large community that continues to grow. That is definitely our vision for the new game.
The developers checked my Twitter profile before the interview and gave me the hint that I would “love” their new game because I had listed MMO shooters there. Funny how some paths can lead to new information. Perhaps we would never have found out that an MMO shooter awaits us.
The new game will be designed for a large, active community
MeinMMO:You use the term “Living Game”. That’s something Jagex also aims for with Jagex Partners. You want to release many of these games. I think of it as something I would normally call a “Service Game”. But what is actually your definition of a “Living Game”?
Phil Mansel: We primarily think about the quality that arises from the customer. A game where someone feels that they can invest a lot of time and essentially play forever. These games have an incredibly long lifespan. They are games in which players are heavily involved and have a say, not just by playing the game. They also have a voice in shaping the game.
These games should always feel fresh and exciting, whether it’s the first year or the tenth year in development. So we want to release games that players want to return to and discover something new. They should build real friendships in these games and feel like they are part of something bigger. This also relates to your earlier question about how big the community will be.
What I ultimately think a “Living Game” is: It’s more than just a hobby; the game will be part of your life and lifestyle. […]
MeinMMO:For these games, it’s immensely important that they continue to evolve. They need a living world filled with new things, such as new lore or new gameplay. That way, people have a reason to come back again and again. Does that apply to the game you are now releasing together with Flying Wild Hog? Can we expect larger DLCs or similar things?
Jeff Pabst: The titles we look at are only those that we feel can become “Living Games”. The “Evergreen” design that we want at the core is that these games focus on delivering new content – no matter in what form. That, of course, also depends on the titles themselves. In an MMO, that can mean new raids or new areas. For another game, that could be DLCs or new events. The important thing is the community and that we talk to the players so that they become part […] of the development.
We want to make service-based games, meaning free to play and inviting as many players as possible to be part of the greater whole.
The new action MMO will be Free2Play
MeinMMO: Did I just understand correctly that you want to focus on free-to-play models and that the new title will also be free?
Jeff Pabst: From Jagex Partners’ perspective, we don’t have a specific business model that we focus on. But the main thing about “Living Games” is that you need an economic model that works in the long term so that the game can last for many years. […]
At Jagex, we had some successes with subscription models. However, the free-to-play model is what we feel will be right for this [new] title.
Jeff Pabst, Vice President of Jagex Partners
Jagex assists with marketing, bringing 20 years of experience
MeinMMO: Jagex Partners will primarily help with things like marketing, community building, or audience analysis. Basically, everything you need to launch and market a new game. I was wondering if you also work together on the vision of the game?
Michal Szustak: I would say that the part of creating “Living Games”, meaning building a community or the payment model, is already an important part of the design. You cannot simply develop a game and ignore these things. Jagex has been involved over the past year and a half in shaping this game with us. They were already there at an early point. They didn’t help us right from the start, but they have been with us for a long time now. They helped us to keep these things in mind and thus create a “Living Game”.
Phil Mansel: The vision of the game comes from Flying Wild Hogs. The IP is Flying Wild Hogs. We wanted to be involved here because we think the game is great. We help them reach players and their vision that we love.
MeinMMO: You have been building Jagex Partners for years. I don’t know exactly, but you may have looked at hundreds or thousands of games. What are the criteria for you regarding how a game qualifies for Jagex Partners?
Jeff Pabst: The focus here is the partnership. […]. Yes, we have looked at a lot of different games. But we start from a certain aspect of the market. We take on games that have the potential to become live games and where we feel we can contribute something.
With Flying Wild Hogs, it made absolute sense for us to release the first game with them. They have a very clear vision and know exactly what they want to do. They are very creative and have a strong focus on the partnership. They want to create a game that fits perfectly into our idea and we can not only contribute the “publishing things” you mentioned earlier. We can bring 20 years of experience in how to build and engage a community.
RuneScape is now almost 20 years old. Jagex has gained much experience with the live service in how to build a community and keep a game alive in the long term.
The new action MMO has been in development for years
MeinMMO: Just to clarify: you at Flying Wild Hog had a finished version that you presented. In other words, an “action-sci-fi-rpg-shooter-mmo” and Jagex Partners thought that it was something they would like in their portfolio?
Michal Kuk: Yes, it looked exactly like that in principle. We already had a clear vision before. The studio in Krakow was founded to create something new and fresh. We are experts in capturing players for hours. But we started to think about how we could create games that captivate for months and years.
We had an idea, and we presented it to Jagex and other partners we were thinking about at the time. To be honest, Jagex is the only partner that brings 20 years of experience in how to keep a game alive for years and build the community for it. They were simply the best choice to entrust them with the project we are currently working on. They could expand our vision.
But we didn’t just present a piece of paper; we presented first parts of the game. We had already built a significant part of the game.
Michal Szustak: Yes, we already had the idea that the game should eventually become a “Living Game”. That was an important signal for Jagex that we had already built something from which we could create a long-term game. We had already worked on the game for almost a year and a half […].
MeinMMO: This question goes to both Jagex as the publisher and Flying Wild Hogs as the developer. In recent years, we have seen more and more games that move in the direction you have envisioned for your game. We have a Call of Duty: Warzone, we have Destiny 2, we have The Division 2, we have a number of multiplayer shooters and some multiplayer RPGs that are increasingly following the service path. What does your game need in this market to be successful?
Michal Kuk: It cannot just be another Destiny; it cannot just be a copy of the games you mentioned. It must be something different, something completely different. We don’t even see Call of Duty as our competition. Our vision is a completely different game, for sure not what you would expect.
MeinMMO:Are you already talking about platforms? Can we expect the game for next-gen consoles? Will it come to PC?
Michal Kuk: We are considering all possible platforms that we can reach. It’s still too early to talk about which platforms we will release the game on. But our goal is to reach as many players as possible.
MeinMMO:When can we expect to see something from the game? Maybe a first trailer?
Jeff Pabst: Very soon.
MeinMMO: Thank you for the conversation.
The new action MMO should be on your radar
Jagex has gathered nearly 20 years of experience in the service games sector through the development and marketing of RuneScape. RuneScape is still a worldwide success and its player base continues to grow. They have been able to generate substantial capital from the franchise, which can only be a significant advantage in marketing.
Flying Wild Hog has already proven with Shadow Warrior 2 (2016) that they are capable of creating a high-quality first-person shooter. The round gameplay mechanics, variety of weapons, balance, and the story have received praise from critics.
This combination could ensure that we are getting a durable action MMO, where shooter and RPG elements play important roles. That is at least my hope as a fan of action-packed MMO shooters.
Leya Jankowski Brand Manager of MeinMMO | Part of the editorial team
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If it’s hot outside, your gaming PC will quickly start to sweat. MeinMMO presents you 8 tips to keep your PC cool.
When does a PC overheat? Your gaming PC is a collection of sensitive hardware. When your graphics card, processor, and others start to work hard, they emit a lot of heat. If your PC gets very hot, it will shut down.
Because: Modern components have fuses built in, which means: If they get too hot, the computer will shut down. For you, this might mean data loss and, in the worst case, damaged hardware.
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How does this help my PC’s performance? If you cool your PC properly, you can extract a bit more performance from your hardware.
Because cooled hardware doesn’t heat up as quickly and offers more performance: The processor can work at high performance (boosting) and doesn’t have to throttle its speed. With a well-cooled PC, you can also do better overclocking, as excellent cooling is crucial in this case.
Overclocking: Overclocking is when you run hardware beyond the speed intended by the manufacturer. This process is called overclocking (the English term for Übertakten). A particularly good cooling system is required. Many users rely on specific coolers that replace the original cooling solution of the manufacturer to achieve better performance.
In the chips of the processor (CPU) and graphics card (GPU) are powerful transistors that generate heat as they work: Electricity flows through the copper wires of the computing units, and the low resistance in the wires causes heat.
At high temperatures, the CPU reduces its working speed (clock), which is called “Thermal Throttling” in technical terms. This saves power but also reduces performance. If you have good cooling, performance will not decrease, and you can push a bit more out of it with appropriate software.
Where do our tips come from? We have extensively researched for you, gathered the best tips against heat in the PC, and evaluated them ourselves. Our experiences with PCs and hardware components have influenced our list. Additionally, we have looked at reviews and tests of case fans to recommend you the best components.
Implementation of the tips is at your own risk! We take no responsibility for damages.
1. Keep an eye on the temperature and hardware of your PC
Required: No special items needed | Time required: 10 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy
The first and easiest step is to check your computer’s temperatures. Some motherboards offer the option to read temperatures via the BIOS. This is less helpful when you are gaming.
Small helper programs like HWMonitor serve as an alternative. This is a simple freeware tool that lets you monitor the temperatures of individual components and, for example, the speed of the installed fans.
You can download HWMonitor directly from the developer Cpuid.com.
2. PC overheated – reposition your computer
Required: No special items needed | Time required: Dependent on personal living conditions | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy
Check where your gaming PC is located in your apartment. The lower the computer is on the ground, the higher the likelihood that the computer will get dirty. If you have pets, their hair is another source of dirt for the PC.
Why dirt is a problem: Dirt like pet hair can clog the fans, and dust can form a thin layer on coolers, making it difficult for heat to be dissipated.
What you should keep in mind: The following things should be considered when placing your PC:
Place the PC on a solid surface and not on a carpet. Carpet collects dust and is not optimal for your computer.
Avoid placing the PC directly against the wall or in a corner, as heat cannot escape well there.
Avoid places with significantly changing temperatures such as heaters and windows. Dry heat harms your PC just like the moisture from outside.
A clean and organized desk is the first step in the right direction.
3. Remove dust and dirt from the computer and fans
What we advise against: Do not use a vacuum cleaner or your fingers to remove dust. The vacuum cleaner is too rough and may damage sensitive parts. Your fingers are always slightly greasy, which can also stress the parts.
What you should use for cleaning: It’s best to use compressed air spray or anti-static brushes and tools that do not build up static electricity while moving.
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How you should proceed:
Unplug the PC and then press the power button again. This will also dissipate any remaining potential charge.
When cleaning, place your PC on a table or open surface and not on a carpet or other surfaces that can build up static.
Discharge yourself by touching a radiator. Make sure to touch an unpainted spot, for example, under the radiator.
Clean all the fans in your PC. This includes the CPU fans, external case fans, and the fans of your graphics card. Don’t forget the power supply fan either.
Dust can accumulate quickly in a PC case
4. Check and configure BIOS settings
Required: No special items needed | Time required: 30 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Difficult
The BIOS (English basic input/output system) is the firmware stored on your motherboard that allows you to control certain aspects of your PC, such as temperature or fan speed. The BIOS automatically controls the fan speed, but you can also adjust the settings manually.
Be especially careful: Incorrect settings in the BIOS can cause serious damage to the motherboard or other components.
Here’s how to proceed: Each BIOS usually looks a bit different, as each manufacturer can use their own firmware for their motherboards. However, the basic structure is similar.
Start the BIOS by pressing the correct key on your keyboard. Check the manual for which key is correct. It is often F1, F2, or the Delete key.
In the BIOS, navigate to the temperature settings.
Here, you can usually set at what temperatures the PC shuts down or if your fans are causing issues.
Typically, you can enter a fan value between 30 and 100 %. The higher you set, the faster the fans run.
Case fans and CPU fans are managed separately in the BIOS.
Always check your manual or the manufacturer’s page for any recommendations for your motherboard.
After making changes, you’ll need to restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
However, keep in mind that these are also security settings. So, treat BIOS settings carefully or seek help from someone experienced.
Something went wrong, what to do? If you’ve done things you can’t reset, you have the following options:
In the BIOS, there is an option for “Load Optimized Defaults”. This can solve many issues.
Alternatively, you can reset the BIOS with a jumper. This goes on the motherboard’s “Clear CMOS” placement. This will also reset the system.
The last option is to remove the motherboard battery. This will erase all settings. For this to work, you need to remove the battery and then leave the motherboard powered off for several minutes.
A good airflow ensures that warm air is expelled from the case.
5. Is your PC too hot? Check the airflow in your PC case
Required: minimal BIOS knowledge, new case | Time required: 15 – 60 minutes | Cost: 0 – 100 Euros | Difficulty: Medium
A good airflow prevents your hardware from getting too hot. Airflow means that cool air reaches your hardware, warm air is expelled, and there are no heat accumulations inside your case. Therefore, you should check how good the airflow in your case is:
Poor cable management or hanging components are always an indicator of insufficient airflow. Many cases even offer cable management that you should utilize.
If your computer is active, you can also test the airflow: The best airflow occurs when cold, fresh air enters the case, and warm air can escape from the other side.
Depending on the case, fans can be mounted at the front and back to ensure airflow: While front fans draw in cold air, rear fans blow out warm air.
Fans on the top are also handy: Since warm air rises, these help with the normal expulsion of warm air.
Here are more hints: Also check your case’s manual: Some manufacturers provide tips and guidance for the best airflow for their cases. There is no standardization for this.
Cases with good airflow: Manufacturers such as Corsair or be Quiet! also offer specialized airflow cases. These are designed to allow plenty of air to reach your components, or you can install multiple fans yourself.
Good airflow cases, for example, use dual-chamber designs. These cases are quite large, as certain components and the cables are separated from each other. There is also plenty of space for water cooling.
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6. Set higher fan speeds
Required: No special items needed | Time required: 15 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Medium
Higher fan speeds also allow you to quickly expel warm air from the computer case. Faster-spinning fans pull warm air out of the case faster or bring fresh air in.
Using software or dedicated manufacturer programs, you can adjust and configure the fan speeds. The effort is low, but the result can positively affect the temperature.
What you should do afterwards: Observe your gaming PC after the adjustment and how the changes affect it. If you set the ventilation too high, you risk a higher noise level at worst. If set too low, components may overheat. Programs like HWMonitor are best for this verification.
You can download HWMonitor directly from the developer Cpuid.com.
The thermal paste lies between the processor and the cooling fins (light gray in the image). If it is heavily worn, the heat will no longer be dissipated well.
7. Renew thermal paste
Required: Tools, thermal paste | Time required: 60 minutes | Cost: 10 Euros | Difficulty: Medium
If your computer has been running for a few years, the thermal paste on your processor will dry out and wear out. It helps to renew the thermal paste on your processor.
Note that with thermal pastes, you should only put a drop on the processor and not use too much. Less is often better, as excess paste can spill out of the sides.
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Here’s how to apply new thermal paste: If you want to know how to apply thermal paste correctly, the YouTube channel “Tech Tips” has made a well-done tutorial in German, which we embed here for you:
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Typically, cases already come with fans to ensure a certain airflow. Here you have the opportunity to replace the old fans with new, better fans. The costs are often manageable and the exchange is usually not very complicated.
However, make sure that you need to connect the individual fans to your motherboard so they can start and receive power. Some fans can also connect directly to your power supply, but then you can no longer control them with software.
For this, it’s best to check your motherboard’s manual. Here you’ll usually find hints on how many fans you can control and supply.
In the manual (here the ROG Strix B450-F), you’ll often find important hints: This motherboard has, among other things, three connections for case fans (CHA-FAN).
What to consider when buying fans: There are two important numbers when buying fans: size and speed:
The most common variant is the 120 mm PC fan. The larger the fans, the more air they can transport.
The speed is measured in RPM, revolutions per minute.
Which fan should I choose? When buying a new fan, consider what your goal is:
A high RPM means more fresh air, but generally also a higher noise level.
Larger fans are often more powerful but don’t have to be better than their smaller counterparts.
Large fans typically run slower on average, while small fans usually run a bit faster.
How to install the fan: Installing a fan is usually not complicated.
First, unplug the power cord from the PC and let the last electricity discharge.
Then, check your case. Often, you can see where the fans belong by looking for slots or screw holes.
When installing, pay attention to the arrows on the fans. These indicate the rotation and airflow direction. Ultimately, the fans should spin in the right direction.
Finally, secure the fans with the appropriate screws and connect them to the motherboard (CHA_FAN, Fan always indicates a fan connection).
We have also embedded a short tutorial video for you here (German):
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The most common size for case fans for your gaming PC is 120 mm. With this size, you can be fairly certain that the fans will fit into your case. Below, we introduce you to 3 case fans that we can recommend.
Premium: 120mm Fan – Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM
This is what the fan offers: Priced at around 30 Euros, it’s one of the most expensive fans, but also in the upper class: According to Computerbase.de, it is one of the best case fans currently on the market. Additionally, there’s plenty of accessories available for the installation. The Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM is a model with a 4-pin power connector.
This is what the buyers say: The fan is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 998 reviews. The noise level and especially the outstanding price-performance ratio are praised: Although the fans are somewhat more expensive than the competition, they are more than worth their price.
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Mid-range: 120mm Fan – be Quiet! Silent Wings 3 PWM
This is what the fan offers: The Silent Wings coolers from be Quiet offer good cooling performance and a low noise level for around 20 Euros. The special feature: The corners of the fans can be removed, making them particularly flexible. If you don’t want to spend 30 Euros on a PC fan, the be Quiet fan is a great option.
This is what the buyers say: The be Quiet fan is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1078 reviews. The buyers especially praise the high quality and the pleasant volume of the fans.
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Budget: 120mm Fan – ARCTIC F12 (5-pack)
This is what the fan offers: The Arctic F12 is a fan from the lowest price range, and you can see that in the features: The fan offers no special technical features and comes without extras. However, for the low price, it is not silent and offers little accessories.
This is what the buyers say: The fan is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 8175 reviews. Buyers praise the low price and high performance of the Arctic coolers. However, they criticize the comparatively high volume and the fact that the power cable is not insulated.
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Affordable RGB: 120mm Fan – Sharkoon Shark Blades RGB Fan
This is what the fan offers: For the RGB enthusiasts among you, the Sharkoon Shark Blades is a fitting alternative. Reasonably priced at around 15 Euros. Additionally, the RGB fan supports most lighting systems such as Asus Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light Sync, and Gigabyte Fusion. Thus, you shouldn’t have any trouble integrating the fan into an existing system.
This is what the buyers say: The fan is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 178 reviews. It receives praise for good quality and performance, although at high fan settings, the Sharkoon fan can also be loud.
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Alternative for RGB enthusiasts: Corsair LL140 RGB
This is what the fan offers: Corsair also offers an exciting RGB fan with the LL140 RGB for your case. The problem: If you want to benefit from the RGB lighting and all the advantages, you need the Commander Pro controller station. Corsair charges around 150 Euros for the total package, which is really a lot of money, especially since the cooling performance is not better than cheaper alternatives.
However, if you are looking for particularly striking RGB fans and want to configure them extensively with appropriate software, you will find what you are looking for with Corsair fans – also because the fans can be combined with other Corsair products thanks to the iCue software.
This is what the buyers say: The fan system is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2525 reviews. It is praised for its great construction, impressive optics, and low noise levels. Critics complain about the expensive Corsair hub, which is necessary to make full use of the fans.
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If you are still looking for a good keyboard, we also have some recommendations for you: We present the best gaming keyboards of 2020.
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World of Tanks has been around for 10 years and the tank MMO has celebrated some successes. However, there have also been significant mistakes and setbacks. The head of Wargaming, Victor Kislyi, has now spoken about this.
What is it about? 2020 is the year when Wargaming’s tank MMO World of Tanks celebrates its 10th anniversary. For this, the founder and head, Victor Kislyi, gave an interview with VentureBeat, in which he talked about the game’s past, what went well, but also what went wrong. We explain two of the biggest fails in the history of the game here.
The biggest mistakes in World of Tanks – Rubicon and the 9.0 bug
When asked about the worst fails of the past, two blunders immediately came to Kislyi’s mind that had caused great trouble among the fans. The infamous Rubicon update and a nasty bug from update 9.0, which the quality assurance had overlooked.
Victor Kislyi is the boss of Wargaming and is usually refreshingly open in interviews.
The problem with the 9.0 bug
What happened? When update 9.0 was launched, quality assurance unfortunately overlooked a serious bug that went live to the servers despite testing and affected all players worldwide.
The bug caused massive FPS drops for about 20 percent of the players, making the game virtually unplayable on their computers. This mainly affected players who had previously been able to play World of Tanks smoothly on old, weak machines.
Not all WoT fans play at such high detail levels.
What was so bad about it? According to Kislyi, many WoT players are not hardcore gamers who invest a lot of money in their computers. There are also many players who have an old computer at home, which they otherwise use for writing emails or doing their taxes.
Especially in Russia and China, such players are common. And it was precisely these players who were particularly affected by the bug and suddenly could not play anymore. It got even worse as the bug occurred just before the major Russian holiday “Victory Day.” On this day, in Russia, one celebrates the victory over the Nazis, and what day would be better to play a game full of tanks from World War II?
However, since many Russian players could not play during that time, they were extremely angry, and according to Kislyi, this was also reflected in financial results. They had to take a heavy hit, and a lot of money was lost because of it.
Rubicon – The worst update of WoT
What happened? The major Rubicon update from 2015 was supposed to be a major undertaking that would massively advance WoT. There were big plans. A new game mode called Rampage was introduced, offering respawns, airstrikes, and new maps. The entire game principle of World of Tanks was supposed to change.
But in the end, the mode was anything but what the players wanted:
We promised this super new mode, and we promised it by a certain date, but we couldn’t get the mode itself right. The “rules” of the mode were not good enough, let’s put it that way. We thought it would be an innovative new experience, but it simply wasn’t fun when real players started playing it.
With that, Kislyi probably meant the common practice back then of guilds pushing victories to each other to obtain the super tank T-22 exclusive to this mode.
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What happened next? Victor Kislyi and his team ultimately decided to pull the emergency brake and scrap the mode. Because this angered the players, a lot of effort was put into explaining the circumstances. They were very transparent in explaining that they were essentially too arrogant and optimistic, assuming they knew better what players wanted than they themselves.
At that time, all important Russian bloggers and influencers were first invited to Wargaming to report on the mistakes made with Rubicon. Later, this was repeated in Europe and the USA. This transparency ultimately led – according to Kislyi – to the players forgiving them for the Rubicon disaster.
In the end, World of Tanks has continued to be very successful despite all the mistakes and setbacks and brings in a lot of money for Wargaming. The situation is different for the airplane MMO World of Warplanes. It has always been overshadowed by the competitor War Thunder and has never really taken off. Therefore, Victor Kislyi also recently stated that they would not spend much time and energy on Warplanes anymore.
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A player in Final Fantasy XIV was faced with a huge challenge. The hero was to eat 999 eggs in one go, for which he was celebrated by the players of the Marlboro server.
That online gamers are often up for any nonsense is a well-known fact. Whether it’s about praising ugly pets or holding parades with fat cats, there’s everything. A FFXIV player recently experienced this firsthand.
999 eggs? What? Ross O’Donovan (via Twitter) is actually an Australian animator and voice actor. But for a few hours, he became the hero that Eorzea needed in the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV.
Instead of venturing into the wilderness like any other adventurer and completing quests for NPCs, he received a task that changed his life.
When he logged in to the city of Limsa Lominsa, a mysterious stranger handed him 999 boiled eggs and told Ross to eat them. And he did. For over an hour, he stuffed himself with boiled eggs in the game, and his dedication to the welfare of the world did not go unnoticed by the players around him.
Over time, a growing group of players gathered around him. The spectators cheered him on with emotes and fireworks. The battle against the boiled eggs was so intense that Ross had to switch hands because he was experiencing pain from the constant clicking.
Ross documented his heroic feat on Twitter, where he regularly posted updates with screenshots and videos of his progress. The original tweet has since received over 9,300 likes and has been retweeted over 2,000 times.
Ross celebrated his victory over the eggs in true Final Fantasy spirit with a victory fanfare.
But his fight against the boiled eggs was not over yet. To make the “strange” year 2020 a little stranger, he decided to eat 2020 boiled eggs in his next stream. Which he did.
When he surpassed the 300-egg mark, his stream had the most viewers on Twitch in the FFXIV category. Again, a large crowd of players gathered around Ross to support him in his fight against the 2020 eggs. Some even ate in solidarity with him.
Ross also accompanied this adventure on Twitter with videos. You can watch the complete heroic feat on his streaming channel (via Twitch from about 4:30:00)
Why is this special? The news that a guy is celebrated by the community for eating 999 and later 2020 eggs may sound pretty crazy to many. But it also shows an important aspect of online gaming.
With his completely pointless action, Ross demonstrated once again that MMORPGs are not always just about content and kills, but also about the community. When players come together, they can have fun even with the most ridiculous things, and that’s what matters.
The Twitch streamer and popular online shooter Fortnite gamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was supposed to make his debut in a Hollywood movie. However, his scene in “Jumanji: The Next Level” did not make it to the final cut. It was removed.
This was the film: The movie “Jumanji: The Next Level” was released in theaters at the end of 2019. The stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart returned from “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.”
In the film, teenagers are sucked into a video game where they take on predetermined avatars portrayed by Hollywood stars, such as the muscular The Rock or the not-so-muscular but rather scruffy Jack Black.
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This was the scene: Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and his wife Jessica Blevins were supposed to appear in the film. As Ninja’s wife revealed, the scene had them starring alongside their friend, who was not Ninja, but played by actor Bruno Rose.
Ninja was to play a “douche DJ in college,” a jerk who spins records.
However, the scene was cut. Jessica Blevins says she hopes they will still show it on YouTube.
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Ninja says he received a lot of praise on set: People told him he was great, a natural talent.
He mentioned to his wife that people might be saying that just to inflate his ego so he wouldn’t think he’s bad. But the film people told him that wasn’t the case.
Ninja is now hoping that his performance will indeed be as good as the people in the film assured him. Maybe he has not only talent for Fortnite but also for acting.
Free Guy is set to hit theaters in December 2020. Ninja will have a guest appearance.
Ninja is expected to debut in Free Guy if the scene isn’t cut again: The film will also deal with typical gaming conventions and clichés. Ryan Reynolds plays an NPC in a world similar to “GTA Online”: He goes to work at a bank every day, which gets robbed and looted by wildly costumed players. The trailer looks like a lot of fun:
If you want to fully upgrade your Solstice armor in Destiny 2, you have a lot to do. In this guide, we show you how to complete the tasks in the summer event as quickly as possible.
In Destiny, everything revolves around the Solstice of Heroes for a month. The focus of the event is a special armor set. This armor can be upgraded and enhanced in multiple stages.
However, you also have to work quite hard. MyMMO reveals to you in this guide what tasks await you and how to complete the grind as quickly as possible.
Update August 17: This article was first published on August 12, 2020, and has been updated with new information.
This is how the event armor works: Visit Eva Levante in the Tower, she will initially give you just a helmet. The only task that is important here and that you should complete first is to walk through the European Air Zone (EAZ). Now you will receive a complete Solstice set.
Your goal during the event is to continuously upgrade the armor. This way, the armor’s rarity increases, it gets better stats, and also changes visually.
This happens in three stages:
First, you will receive the Renewed set
Subsequently, you will have access to the Majestic set
The Magnificent set will be your final reward
During the event, you continuously upgrade your armor
From the Majestic set on, you can purchase universal armor ornaments with elemental glow effects in the Eververse. This costs 6,000 Glimmer (earned currency) or 1,500 Silver (real money currency).
If you complete the hardest challenges and level the armor to the Magnificent set, you will automatically receive a white glow effect.
You have this much time: The summer event has been running since the reset on August 11 and ends on September 8. Until then, you have time to upgrade your armor to the Majestic level (legendary – purple).
To unlock the Magnificent set, you also have time beyond the event’s end. So you don’t need to rush with the hardest tasks.
Do you only get one piece of armor? No! If you’re looking for gear with high status values, you can get random rolls from the boxes. The chance for armor increases significantly after completing the upgrade – this way you get armors with up to 65 values that are relevant for a year.
If you meditate at the statue of heroes, your initial armor’s status values will also improve (to about 60). This is made possible by making progress in the quest for the armor.
Here you can read how to quickly find all loot chests in the European Air Zone, giving you more chances at random armor pieces:
What you need to do to level up the Solstice armor
The tasks for the 3 armor sets are almost identical for all classes. The only difference may be that a Hunter needs Arc kills, while the Titan needs Solar kills.
Once you have completed all the tasks for one set, return to the Tower and you will receive the next armor set.
Collect elemental orbs in the Crucible or Gambit (100) – Hunter (Solar), Titan (Void), Warlock (Arc)
Defeat enemies in the EAZ with elemental focus (50)
Collect elemental orbs (400)
Defeat enemies with Supers (50)
Complete public events on Nessus (5)
Finish Gambit or Crucible matches (5)
Complete adventures (5)
The tasks are not really difficult and should be completed in a few hours. However, keep in mind that no elemental orbs can spawn in competitive PvP and Gambit Prime.
Once you’ve finished the Majestic set, you’ll gain access to the Glowing Ornaments
To receive the final stage of the Solstice armor, you must delve into the endgame of Destiny 2. For many tasks, you will even need teammates.
The Magnificent set comes with a white glow effect by default
6 Tips for the Solstice of Heroes 2020 in Destiny 2
Forgot what you need to do? You can inspect your piece of equipment. Right below the name – just above the elemental display – are the tasks. If you navigate in the menu over a Solstice armor piece, you can see the counter for the current task.
Find a fireteam: Ideally, you set out with the same class. This way, you all have the same tasks and elements – If your friends list is on summer vacation, you can also quickly find helpful Guardians through LFG tools. In the official companion app, there is currently a lively search for teammates.
This task should be addressed first: Start with the most grind-heavy tasks first. On the way there, you will complete many other smaller tasks. Whenever you see “complete 10 Gambit matches” or “finish 5 Strikes”, you know what’s next.
Combine tasks and elemental weapons with your focus. If you think about matching combos before an activity, you can significantly shorten the grind.
Visit Eva and the statue in the Tower to meditate
Do I always have to wear the complete set? No! You only need to equip the armor piece for which you currently want to complete tasks. You can also level the pieces separately and tackle them one by one.
However, it is important that progress only counts if you are wearing the corresponding armor piece. If you’re unsure or lose track, it’s best to wear the entire set.
How to quickly collect elemental kills: 2,000 elemental kills are quite a lot. Use hardly any of your kinetic weapon. Use primary weapons with elemental damage or, for example, LMGs with the appropriate element. In the Crucible, every elemental kill actually counts as five.
How to find adventures: If you are looking for Heroic adventures, then visit the Flashpoint location. From August 11 to August 18, this is Mercury. Unfortunately, the adventures here are very long missions. On Mars and in the EDZ, you will find significantly shorter missions.
We will update this article with more tips and tricks throughout the Solstice 2020.
If you have a good tip on how other Guardians can save time or a question about the Solstice of Heroes, feel free to write in the comments.
After a nerf of the Bruen Mk9, the professional Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff is looking for his “new baby” in Call of Duty: Warzone. He found it in the CR-56 AMAX – here is his setup and reasons for playing the “Galil” now.
OP weapons currently have a complicated life in Call of Duty: Warzone. The Grau 5.56 seemingly ruled forever in Battle Royale, but the subsequent Bruen Mk9 was allowed to rampage in Verdansk for just a month without a nerf.
This is reason enough for professional Warzone player “Nickmercs” to look for a new main rifle. In an English video, the big streamer explains that the CR-56 AMAX is currently among the top picks in the all-round weapons category of assault rifles & LMGs. MeinMMO introduces the weapon a little, shows the pro setup, and discusses the pros and cons of the heavy assault rifle.
CR-56 AMAX with top damage values, but a wobbly temperament
What kind of weapon is the CR-56 AMAX? The weapon resembles the Israeli army rifle “Galil” and comes with the large 7.62 caliber in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Simply put, it is a “tamed” AK-47. The AMAX has high DPS values, but plays a bit more wobbly compared to the smaller 5.56 caliber weapons – though not as wobbly as the AK-47.
The high damage values and manageable handling make it a top choice now. If the Bruen after the nerf is producing too many hit markers for you at longer distances, get this piece here.
But be warned: Even though the recoil is not as harsh as with the Oden or AK, the AMAX is not a Bruen or Grau, with which you can easily hit your opponents at 100 meters. You will have to correct more because the weapon does indeed show that it throws larger bullets at the enemies than the smaller assault rifles.
Pro
Strong TTK values
Easy to control for a heavy AR
Contra
Small magazine – Maximum 45 rounds
Somewhat difficult to play compared to others
Must be unlocked first
How do I get the AMAX? The AR came with the Season 4 Battle Pass and if you didn’t grab it back then, you now have to complete a challenge to get it:
Kill 3 enemies with the stock of assault rifles in 10 different games.
Unlocking it in Warzone is thus quite difficult, as close combat kills are rather the exception in this Battle Royale. If a “Weekend War” or “Team Rumble” is online, you should try to collect kills with the stock in these modes.
CR-56 AMAX / Galil setup from the pro
What setup should I try? The Warzone streamer “Nickmercs” explained in one of his new videos that the Bruen after the nerf did not meet his expectations anymore. He is looking for a new main weapon, his “new baby”. He landed on the CR-56 AMAX and says, “the AMAX weapon is crazy”. Here is his setup:
Muzzle: Silencer (Monolithic)
Barrel: XRK Zodiac S440
Optic: VLK 3.0x Scope
Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
Ammunition: 45-Round Magazine
Why is the AMAX now the best assault rifle for Nickmercs? For him, the ratio of Time-to-Kill (TTK) to recoil behavior is just right. He can control the weapon well as a top player, and in terms of damage values, the assault rifle ranks among the top positions. Oden and AK-47 are still better, and the smaller RAM-7 also outperforms the AMAX, but these three are harder to control and hardly helpful at longer distances, as many shots go astray.
The AMAX is just about controllable, and with a bit of practice, you can hit the bullets very well – and Nickmercs sees it the same way. After his first few kills with the weapon, he said: “This is the new weapon – 100%”. We link his video with the Galil gameplay here for you:
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How do I play his setup? As is often the case with the all-round weapons of Warzone, the AMAX works really well for medium distances and beyond, but has certain disadvantages in close combat. In houses or when you expect fights at shorter distances, play with an SMG or a close combat FAL.
However, as soon as you have a bit more space, pull out the AMAX and show your enemies why this weapon is now among the top tiers of Warzone. You can find more about the values, attachments, and setups of the AMAX in our weapon special for the assault rifle:
The AMAX is a bit too wobbly for me. What else can I try? Precision and stability are among the most important characteristics of a strong weapon in Call of Duty: Warzone. The CR-56 AMAX is rather among the “just okay” weapons in this category. If you prefer to rely on laser-like properties, you currently have 5 options:
Kilo 141 – Slightly better TTK, but still rather slow
Grau 5.56 – Saves an attachment with the strong “Iron Sight” (iron sights)
Bruen Mk9 – Still strong and stable, but has disadvantages at range now
M4A1 – Has always been strong and is slowly coming back into focus
The coming time will show how far the AMAX rises in the tier lists of top players. Due to its wild character, this device might be a bit too exhausting for casual players, but the low TTK is often worth the effort. Give it a try and benefit from the advantages. You can get even more advantages at the stadium – here you can find 3 OP items that were secretly introduced into Warzone.
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During the Corona pandemic, many video games are being played. But which ones are particularly popular? A map shows this.
Why are people playing more now? The Corona pandemic brings some restrictions to daily life. To prevent the virus from spreading too much, it is advisable to spend as much time at home as possible.
Where do the data come from? The comparison site Compare the Market conducted a study to show which games were particularly popular in which country during the Corona pandemic.
This data has now been published in a world map and separately also for Europe.
Compare the Market used Google Trends to see which games were most searched between January 1 and March 23, 2020. This shows how high the interest of players in the titles was during this time.
This map shows which games are particularly popular in the countries of the world.
The world’s games
Which games are particularly popular? The world map shows different colors. These are assigned to the following games:
Dark Green – Roblox
Pink – Fortnite
Light Blue – Minecraft
Yellow – PUBG
Dark Orange – PES 2020
Dark Blue – FIFA 20
Light Green – Valorant
Light Orange – Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Purple – Call of Duty: Warzone
As the map shows, most people in North and South America and Australia as well as Eastern Europe play Roblox.
Fortnite is particularly popular in France, Italy, and Africa.
Players in Russia and Asia apparently spend most of their time playing Minecraft.
PUBG is popular in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and parts of Africa.
On the European map, Germany stands out with Animal Crossing: New Horizons as the most popular game.
What about Germany? Surprisingly, the most popular game in Germany is Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
One might think that this title is played particularly often in its country of origin, Japan, but according to the data from Compare the Market, Call of Duty: Warzone is number 1 there.
What do the numbers say? As Google Trends was used to collect the data, the data do not show how often a game has been sold or how many players it had. It merely illustrates how high the interest in the titles was during the period mentioned above.
This naturally allows for some conclusions about how popular a game is. The more it is searched for, the more interest there is in it.
What do you enjoy playing the most during the Corona pandemic?
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout experienced a duel of giants on YouTube. The streamer Dr Disrespect, who has recently become active on the platform, challenged the biggest content creator PewDiePie to a duel. This resulted in numerous fun scenes and ended with the prospect of even more crazy actions.
The community event was already a hit in terms of viewer numbers, bringing in over 520,000 viewers in front of their screens.
Dr Disrespect trolls PewDiePie but still loses
This is how the Doc fared: The duel went – as expected – quite chaotically. The Doc, known for his aggressive gameplay, wanted to troll PewDiePie immediately and hold him back. This is a popular troll move in Fall Guys, as hindering opponents and putting them in potentially dangerous situations is what many players find most important in Fall Guys.
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However, the Doc overdid it, and PewDiePie managed to escape, which put Dr Disrespect in trouble as he was reached by slime and destroyed. Such actions and bad luck ultimately led to a 3:1 lead for PewDiePie.
Dr Disrespect trolls PewDiePie: The Doc reacted in his typical manner. In a simulated locker room, he gave a fake speech to his team. It is unacceptable that he is losing to a guy in Sweden who has to drive 7 hours in a Volvo to get to the next liquor store. If he even knows what a liquor store is!
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For comparison: The Doc often brags about driving a flashy Lamborghini sports car and supposedly owning a private jet.
How the duel ended: In the end, the Doc managed to catch up again, but it ended with a 3:2 victory for PewDiePie. As the winner, he was allowed to make the Doc watch PewDiePie’s most hated video, a video where he tried to get 1 million dislikes and which includes scenes of PewDiePie wiggling half-naked on a moving stuffed animal on the wrong side of the road, bothering people.
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Doc and PewDiePie may be the new best friends: Despite the crushing defeat, it seemed that the chemistry between the two YouTubers was right by the end. No wonder, after all, both have been notorious for controversial actions for years and generally do not hold back. Therefore, they agreed to meet in the future and organize a real-life stream. The Doc said, “I’ll come down to Sweden in the private jet!” to which PewDiePie replied, “Cool, I’ll bring the Volvo!”
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Rarely do we hear anything from World of Warplanes. There is a reason for this, as explained by Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming.
What about World of Warplanes? The aerial combat game, in which you engage in intense dogfights with other players in the style of World of Tanks, has not been particularly successful. This is evident from Steamcharts. The peak number of concurrent players in the past 30 days was 198.
Large bombers were among the last innovations in World of Warplanes.
A Game for Military Pilots
What does Wargaming say about the game’s failure? Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming, commented on the game in an interview. According to him, the controls with keyboard and mouse simply didn’t resonate with players. Not everyone liked it. Not everyone could or wanted to be that military pilot, as only the truly skilled players with their crazy skills could pull it off.
It just didn’t work out. I can’t think of any other reason. One could even say we had bad luck. We just couldn’t manage to create a casual dogfighting game.
Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming
According to Wargaming’s CEO, although the game had the same good presentation and historical accuracy of a World of Tanks, it simply wasn’t suitable for letting off steam for 10 minutes and having fun. Players had to strain their brains too much. As a result, the fun was lost.
The success of World of Warplanes was lacking.
What’s next for the game? Players who are still enjoying World of Warplanes need not fear the end. Wargaming intends to keep the title running. According to the developer, a few hundred thousand hardcore fans still play, and World of Warplanes still generates some profit.
There was a time when we were burning money on the game, but now we have managed to optimize the team. Our approach is that those who love it can continue to play. We just won’t promote it as strongly anymore.
Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming
So, World of Warplanes continues. However, we will hardly hear anything about it in the future. Fans who feared a complete shutdown can breathe a sigh of relief.
Did you think World of Warplanes would not succeed? What do you think was the reason?
What do the Xbox Series X and the Playstation 5 cost? Console gamers have been asking this question for a while, but both Microsoft and Sony are still tight-lipped. However, an insider has now revealed a supposed price that is quite surprising.
What price did the insider mention? Alanah Pearce is a game journalist and has very good sources due to her long-standing work in the industry. She explained in a stream that an insider, whose name she did not reveal, sent her a photo. This photo showed the price of the Xbox Series X as it is listed in a retailer’s system.
According to this image, the console is supposed to cost 599 dollars.
Here, Alanah Pearce talks about the insider information:
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How is this price to be classified? 599 dollars would probably mean 599 euros here. At the launch of the Xbox One in November 2013, the console cost 499 dollars in the US and 499 euros in Europe.
However, 599 dollars is quite a high price, considering that speculation has been around 399 to 499 dollars so far. When the Playstation 3 launched in November 2009, its price for the model with a 60GB hard drive was also 599 dollars. This led to some criticism from gamers at the time. Former Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida later announced in 2018 that this high price was a mistake (via Gadgets).
599 dollars for the Xbox Series X could therefore also lead to criticism from customers.
How realistic is this price? A console that costs more than 499 dollars could be difficult to sell to customers. However, what is packed into the Xbox Series X is certainly worth 599 dollars. If Microsoft were to ask for less, it would mean a loss at the launch of the console. However, the company might be willing to accept this, as it was similar with the launch of the Xbox One X (via Business Insider).
Additionally, there is allegedly a cheaper Xbox Series S in the works. If the Series X costs 499 dollars or even less, Microsoft would have to offer the Series S at a “bargain price” of 299 to 399 dollars. This raises the question of whether that is possible.
So, 599 dollars are not completely unrealistic. However, it may not be what gamers expect or are willing to pay.
We may have to pay quite a high price for both the Xbox Series X and the PS5.
What about the PS5? The PS5 is a significant factor in the price of the Xbox Series X. According to analyst Michael Pachter (via Geoff Keighley’s podcast), Microsoft is waiting to see what Sony charges for its console before deciding on the price for the new Xbox. Allegedly, Microsoft wants to undercut the price of the PS5.
If the 599 dollars for the Xbox Series X are correct, then the Playstation 5 would actually need to cost even more. This would put the PS5 with a disc drive at a minimum of 649 dollars. Whether console gamers are willing to pay such a price is questionable.
However, in June, a price of 499 euros for the PS5 with a disc drive was briefly visible on Amazon France (via xboxdynasty). Whether this was accurate remains unclear.
What do you think about the mentioned price now? It is conceivable that it is just a placeholder. 599 dollars seem quite high for a new console. It would be understandable if gamers do not rush to buy at launch at the end of 2020.
However, it cannot be ruled out that such prices will indeed be called for next-gen. We simply have to wait for Sony and Microsoft to make official statements.
What do you think? Is Microsoft really asking 599 dollars for the Xbox Series X?
Destiny 2 or Fortnite, WoW or Final Fantasy XIV which game makes the internet connections heat up? Join us as we look at the data consumption per hour of your favorite online games.
What is this about? We at MeinMMO provide an overview of the data consumption of your favorite games. While most of you probably have unlimited internet plans, a few evenings with your favorite game could quickly mean a lot of gigabytes in downloads.
The consumption varies significantly depending on the game. While the leader consumes a whopping 300 megabytes per hour, the last entry on our list consumes only 3 MB, which is just one-hundredth of that.
First, we will look at the podium of the 3 hungriest data games. After that, there will be a list of 23 titles, sorted by consumption. Included are everything from MMORPGs to shooters to MOBAs that will make any gamer’s heart race.
Where do the data come from? MeinMMO refers here mainly to a survey from March 2020, conducted by an Australian consumer and comparison site. Average values per hour were provided.
These are the 3 biggest data hogs:
Rank 3 – Call of Duty Warzone: With 175 MB per hour, the Battle Royale in the CoD universe consumes your internet connection quite heavily. No wonder, with a maximum of 150 soldiers needing to be synchronized on a huge map – soon it could even be 200 soldiers.
Rank 2 – Counter-Strike: Global Offensive: 250 MB costs an average hour of CS:GO. The tactical shooter is nearly a decade old but still remains highly popular, having a record year in 2020 and is actively played at the highest levels, so you can forgive the hardworking router.
Rank 1 – Destiny 2: A proud 300 MB must be downloaded per hour if you are shooting aliens in the face with friends in the MMO shooter. Especially the open areas with random events, a variety of allies, and hordes of enemies cause the download rates to spike – Guardians can boast of holding the traffic record.
In Destiny 2, things are heating up while your internet connections heat up
What you need to know about the listing: Keep in mind that the mentioned data on MB consumption represent average values. In games like Destiny 2, the required download is significantly lower when you are soloing the campaign as opposed to battling your fireteam across the universe.
It also matters what technical specifications you are using – a lower framerate, for example, reduces the necessary download. If you are also using voice chat or party, this can quickly add up to an extra 50 MB.
Not only the routers are sometimes groaning under the heavy data load, but the hard drives of players are also soon overflowing with the top games:
Notable observations: It is noticeable that the shooter faction with large worlds dominates the top ranks. The shooter CoD: WW II is ranked so low because it is not positioned with the other CoD titles in the BR genre, but is played with significantly fewer players at the same time. Also, CS:GO stands out a bit because the player count per match is relatively low, yet the consumption is still high.
Additionally, there is a broad field clustered around 80 to 40 MB. Here we find popular MMORPGs like WoW or the MOBA LoL – which consumes significantly less data than its competitor Dota 2. Final Fantasy XIV, in comparison, has almost no data appetite.
You can see that Hearthstone is easy on your internet connection for PC and smartphones
Which title would you have thought has the biggest data hunger per hour? Do you also find it exciting how far apart the games lie?
In Valorant, it is important to detect the opponent through sounds in advance and prepare for them. However, especially regarding the sounds of movement, the game lacks differentiation. This bothers some players, as it leads to unfair advantages.
What is the problem with the footstep sounds?In Valorant, it is essential that you hear your opponents so that you can take appropriate action. So, if you hear eager footsteps, it’s likely that enemies are about to run around the corner and you can prepare yourself.
However, the sound of footsteps is hardly dampened by distance or walls in Valorant. Rather, you can hear your opponent even when they are running around inside a building or preparing for a storm attack through the sewers half a map away.
Footstep sounds are an unfair advantage for defenders
That’s why defenders have the advantage: According to reddit user ComOddity, this strange, two-dimensional soundscape of footsteps is a significant disadvantage for attackers and an advantage for defenders. Because they don’t have to watch the entrance to the sewer on the map Split at Site A, as one can already hear from afar when someone is running through there.
If defenders manage to hold out long enough, forcing the opponents to run to reach their objective within the time limit, then defenders have even more of an advantage because the sounds from running can be heard far and through all obstacles.
If enemies want to attack here, they can already be heard from far away.
This should change: According to ComOddity, Riot should intervene here and adjust the sounds so that the noises sound different when they are far away and/or occur behind walls. This would help in localizing the sounds better and remove this unfair advantage.
Some players find this quite sensible, as the almost consistently loud sound levels seem strange to them and the advantage for defenders is definitely present.
Valorant allows playing without hearing damage: However, other players warn that then players might act like in Counter-Strike. Because there, some players turn the volume all the way up to hear even the faintest sounds of footsteps.
But since the volume of effects also includes the gunfire sounds of weapons, the poor players become almost deaf during a firefight. Therefore, some players prefer the system of Valorant, and the player TheZech in the reddit thread puts it succinctly:
“This is seriously the biggest point why I prefer Valorant over Counter-Strike – hearing damage from a video game isn’t worth it!”
Currently, sounds are a major topic in Valorant. A professional player recently noted that the overwhelming operator sniper rifle needs to be nerfed. But not by decreasing its stats; rather, by giving it a new sound, just like in Counter-Strike, so that whenever the scope is used, it can be heard.
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Sony and Microsoft have now released some new information about their upcoming consoles. Has it influenced your purchasing decision?
In recent months, both Sony and Microsoft have held stream conferences about their next-gen consoles, where new information has been disclosed.
There have been a number of announcements, which included not only technical details but also new games. We definitely know more about the PS5 and Xbox Series X now than we did a few months ago.
Even though we still don’t know everything that could influence our purchasing decision, we are definitely much wiser than we were recently.
What do you think of the information that came out in the summer? Did the announcements and presentations lead you to rethink your purchasing decision? Or does your choice remain the same? Let us know in the comments.
How can I vote? You can make your choice as always in the survey tool under the article. Each user has only one vote that can be cast, and the vote cannot be undone once you’ve decided on an option.
The results will be compared with our past surveys and the surveys on our sister sites GameStar and GamePro to illustrate a possible trend.
Update: The survey is closed.
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