CoD Warzone: New update removes loot and blood money for the free weekend

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Call of Duty: Warzone received a mini-update on Friday, June 12th, which offers limited multiplayer modes for free. However, there is not only good news to report: The popular game modes Plunder and Blood Money have been removed, just as the free weekend begins.

What’s included in the update? As part of the release of Season 4 in Warzone, there was another small patch on June 12th. This changed Warzone’s playlist significantly. From now on, the following changes will apply:

  • Quads and Solos have their own menu
  • Regular multiplayer modes and maps are available for free until June 15, 2020
  • The game modes “Blood Money” and “Plunder” have been removed.

We have already reported about the free multiplayer weekend. Such events are generally well-received by players, as they provide the opportunity to try out the otherwise paid multiplayer mode in a relaxed manner. However, the removal of the two game modes has upset many fans.

Blood Money and Plunder are gone – players ask “why?”

What were the modes about? The game modes Blood Money and Plunder had a special aspect. When you killed opponents, you earned money. In Plunder, it was a percentage of the wealth you possessed.

In Blood Money, it is even a fixed amount. It was worth killing complete newcomers who had just respawned, as they had no money but dropped the bounty.

This made Blood Money especially known for fast and aggressive action, and it was popular among many players.

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In Plunder, it was all about cash that you could earn through kills.

How fans reacted: Thus, it came as a shock to these fans when, after the update on June 12th, neither Plunder nor Blood Money were available in the playlist anymore. Instead, there is now, alongside the regular BR modes, only the new 50vs50 mode, which not everyone appreciates. Accordingly, the reactions on reddit are quite angry:

  • Scubakeep: “This makes no sense! The game mode is played by thousands, always has a lobby/group of good size, and now it’s just gone?! Come on! Instead, we get 50 vs 50, which is just a bunch of snipers and parachutes.”
  • NovelEmergencyVirus: “I literally only play Blood Money/Plunder. Good thing I haven’t bought the Battle Pass yet.”

However, while many players are venting on reddit, others are more optimistic. Blood Money/Plunder will probably return when the free weekend is over. Perhaps the developers simply removed modes temporarily to make room for the regular multiplayer playlist and not to divide the player base too much:

Normally I only play Blood Money/Plunder. However, I see the DM weekend as a great opportunity to level up the Battle Pass and complete the individual character missions in it. […] They will probably bring the modes back after the weekend – although I wish they had removed one of the 4 BR options instead of Plunder/Blood Money.

TreMetal via reddit

So let’s hope that the developers actually act as TreMetal suspects and bring back the popular game modes after the free multiplayer weekend.

Update June 14th, 8 PM: By now, there’s a statement from the Multiplayer chief explaining why Plunder was removed from CoD Warzone.

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Destiny 2 has to cancel the PvP event Trials of Osiris – temporarily disabled

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In Destiny 2, Bungie ended the weekly PvP event Trials of Osiris unexpectedly on Friday evening. Apparently, with the update on Tuesday, a new bug has entered the game that prevents players from reaching the Lighthouse, even if they have a flawless run.

This is the problem: As Bungie reported last night at 10:30 PM, the Trials of Osiris have been disabled for the entire weekend. It does not seem certain that the Trials will return next week. Bungie has to solve the problem first.

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The Trials of Osiris were disabled because players could not reach the Lighthouse, even after completing a flawless run.

Normally, players who can record 7 wins on their ticket without losing will fly to the Lighthouse to claim special rewards. There, they can feel cool because they get to enter the fiery social space of the PvP elite.

The allure of achieving the Trials “flawlessly” is a major drive for PvP players to compete in the 3v3 mode.

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The place for the elite.

Update brings new content, new problems

These are further current problems in Destiny 2: The Update 2.9.0 on Tuesday brought Season 11 to Destiny 2 and seems to have come with a host of problems:

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  • There were login issues with Google Stadia – but they seem to have been resolved.
  • A number of smaller issues and login difficulties.

Especially the Trials have repeatedly caused problems in Destiny 2. After a long break, the PvP event is actually back in Destiny 2 – just not this weekend.

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New fancy gear.

A new thing that works with Season 11 is the new dungeon “Prophecy.” Everything you need to know about the PvE activity of Season 11, we will tell you on MeinMMO in this article.

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WoW Classic: After 15 years, the Alterac Valley will finally be fair

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A new patch for World of Warcraft Classic is set to adjust the Alterac Valley. Are both sides now on equal footing?

The player-versus-player combat in World of Warcraft Classic is not always balanced. In the battlegrounds that have endured for more than 15 years, many players know tricks and exploits. To put an end to this, Blizzard is making some changes. Soon, many of these strategies will no longer be effective.

Changes being made: The developers have planned the following changes for Alterac Valley.

  • Players can no longer climb up the waterfall to access the Frostwolf base.
  • Players can no longer scale the cliffs to come out near the Dun Baldar graveyard.
  • The Icewing bunker can no longer be bypassed.
  • The Horde warmasters can no longer be drawn far enough away from Drek’thar to fight him alone.
  • It is no longer possible to use some tricks to pull Vandar out of the bunker to defeat him alone.

Additionally, the Alliance will now always receive reputation and honor when they defeat Galvangar, regardless of whether Balinda is still alive. This behavior is now the same as the Horde, who also always receive honor and reputation for killing Balinda, regardless of whether Galvangar is still alive.

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It should be fairer in Alterac Valley – work is being done on this.

Why is Blizzard making this change? Part of the changes are based on the principle of fairness. The fact that the Horde and Alliance receive different amounts of reputation and honor for the same events was simply a mistake. This has now been corrected.

Other things, such as blocking certain paths or the behavior of the general’s guards are based on the developers’ intentions. Such behavior was not desired back then, and if it had been exploited in the past, developers would have intervened.

Meanwhile, WoW Classic has entirely different problems – namely a lot of “China farmers” and bots.

4 new bag slots in WoW Classic

What else is changing? In addition to the adjustments mentioned above, a feature from modern WoW will also be transferred to Classic. In the future, all players of WoW: Classic can earn 4 additional inventory slots. They just need to secure their account with an authenticator. This provides more security and makes it harder for scammers to hack the account.

More space for loot in WoW Classic – at least if you use an authenticator.

Blizzard is aware that 4 additional inventory slots in Classic are a major change. However, they consider the security of accounts so important that the developers want to reward this additional security.

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When is the patch coming? The patch will be released along with Ahn’Qiraj and is currently still being tested on the PTR. So it will probably be several weeks before these improvements are actually implemented.

What do you think about the changes? Is it good that Blizzard is doing this? Or should it have stayed in Classic?

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Pokémon GO launches Bug Catching Contest and Solstice Event – All Information

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In Pokémon GO the details for the events in June are finally known. The Bug Bonanza and the Solstice Event will bring new Shinies and great bonuses.

About this: At the end of May, Niantic announced these 2 events. However, exact details were not known. That has now changed.

Both events will bring special Shinies and regional Pokémon will change places.

Solstice Event brings us Sonnfel

When does the event run? It starts on June 19 at 5:00 PM German time and ends on June 24 at 10:00 PM local time. The event lasts less than a week.

Pokémon GO Sonnfel Lunastein

What bonuses are there? Sun and moon are the focus of this event, and accordingly, there are special bonuses:

  • Pokémon related to sun and moon will appear in the wild, raids, special quests, and 5-km eggs – including Sonnkern and Piepi
  • Shiny Piepi will be available in the wild for the first time, as it could previously only be obtained by evolving Shiny Pii
  • Double Stardust for catching Pokémon
  • Lunastein and Sonnfel will change regions during the event. The exact schedule is:
    • On Friday, June 19 at 8 AM until Saturday, June 20 at 11:59 PM (local time), Lunastein will appear more frequently
    • From Sunday, June 21 at 12 PM until Monday, June 22 at 11:59 PM (local time), Lunastein and Sonnfel will be in our region
    • From Tuesday, June 23 at 12 PM until Wednesday, June 24 at 10:00 PM (local time), there will only be Sonnfel in Germany

After the event, Sonnfel will remain in the eastern hemisphere, including Germany.

Related: During the event, the Spotlight Hour with Piepi will also take place. Especially there, you will have good chances to encounter Shiny Piepi.

Bug Bonanza brings Shiny Lithomith

When does the event run? From June 26 at 5:00 PM German time until July 1 at 10:00 PM local time, there will be bonuses related to Bug Pokémon.

Sichlor

These are the bonuses: The item incense is put in the spotlight again, and special Bug Pokémon will appear:

  • Bug Pokémon like Lithomith, Sichlor, and Toxiped will appear more frequently in the wild, in raids, in exclusive quests, and in 5-km eggs
  • Shiny Lithomith will be available for the first time in Pokémon GO
  • Double XP for catching Pokémon
  • Incense attracts more Bug Pokémon. Different monsters will appear on different days:
    • From Friday, June 26 at 8 AM until Saturday, June 27 at 11:59 PM (local time), Nincada will primarily appear in incense
    • From Sunday, June 28 at 12 PM until Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM (local time), Waumpel will appear more frequently in incense
    • From Tuesday, June 30 at 12 PM until Wednesday, July 1 at 10:00 PM (local time), more Sichlor will appear in incense

What’s special about the event: There are numerous Bug Pokémon that can be obtained as Shiny. Examples include Raupy, Pionskora, Pinsir, Sichlor, and Bluzuk. You might encounter numerous Shiny checks.

Raid Day with Pinsir

Then the event starts: During the Bug Bonanza, there will also be a new Raid Day with Pinsir. This will take place on June 28 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Pokémon GO Shiny Pinsir

What does the event bring? So far, it is only known that Pinsir will appear on every gym during the 3 hours. You can encounter it there as Shiny.

However, there is still no mention of an exclusive move. This may possibly be presented later, as such moves are common on Raid Days.

Another Bug Pokémon will be the focus on the Community Day in June. You will be able to encounter Shiny Hornliu for the first time.

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Everspace 2 überrascht als Open-World-Rollenspiel im Weltraum

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In the space action game Everspace 2, although you control a spaceship instead of a character, it still feels like a role-playing game in the Alpha, explains GameStar.

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Queues in CoD MW & Warzone – Are the servers down on Friday night?

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In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Battle Royale Warzone, there are issues today, June 12. The error with code 8192 currently prevents players from playing and apparently causes queues. What is the reason?

Update – August 11: After Season 5 has received its first update, the servers are unreachable again. The update brought a nerf to the currently strongest weapon, the Bruen, as well as connection issues for numerous players:

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What is error 8192? The error with code 8192 occurs today, on Friday, June 12, increasingly among many players. This is indicated by current search trends and numerous threads on social media, such as in the subreddit for Modern Warfare.

The error prevents, among other things, your online profile from being retrieved, which means that after logging into the game, you cannot participate in multiplayer matches. As soon as you want to start the multiplayer modes or Warzone, you connect for a few minutes and then receive this screen:

Call fo Duty mw warzone error code 8192

Due to the error, you have to leave the game, like many other players. This apparently causes a bottleneck when logging in.

Those who restart the game or are kicked out often find themselves in a queue of up to ten minutes or more. Currently, there seems to be no other option but to wait.

The error has occurred more frequently in the past, usually after a major update.

Queues & error 8192 – Support is aware

This is the reason: The error presumably occurs when the load on the servers becomes too high. This has been observed in the past. The current influx of players is likely responsible for this.

On Thursday, June 11, Season 4 started in Modern Warfare and Warzone. This brought many changes and probably lured many players back to the game.

Additionally, there is currently still a free weekend for multiplayer until June 15, which all players can take advantage of from the free-to-play Warzone. At the same time, there is an event for double experience points and weapon XP. These circumstances together are likely to result in an enormous number of players wanting to play at the same time.

When can I play again? So far, there is no concrete answer from the developers on when things will continue. However, Ubisoft’s support has already recognized the problem and is apparently working on a solution, as an official Twitter account states:

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It seems to be a server-side issue. A solution from the players does not seem to be possible.

Players are a bit annoyed that they cannot play. After all, many had to deal with a huge download for the new update just to be able to play. Moreover, the start of the weekend is the time when many working people can really play. We will keep you updated as soon as there is new information.

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Twitch bans xQc for clicking things without thinking

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The streaming platform Twitch has temporarily banned former Overwatch star Felix “xQc” Lengyel once again. Somehow, he has managed to get himself into trouble and receive a ban; this time with a clip about mating primates. However, xQc will be back on air on Saturday.

This time xQc was banned for: According to his own statements, the streamer xQc, who is extremely popular among youth, received a “24-hour” ban for “accidentally” showing how two gorillas were mating.

He says there’s nothing to see. People should move along.

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Honestly, xQc does not really know why he was banned for this. He says the video was nothing to worry about by its nature. No harm was done. Nobody thought anything of it, the video was even in meme format.

xQc receives a ban for clip, not for DMCA

The clip in question is circulating on Twitter. It’s a short video that xQc apparently clicked on unwittingly and immediately closed after realizing what he was seeing: Two mating primates.

Warning: The clip indeed shows two mating monkeys. If that’s too harsh, you should not click. (via twitter).

Despite his assertions of innocence, xQc has now received a 24-hour ban on Twitch for this. xQc should be back on Twitch over the weekend.

The rumors that xQc could have been banned due to copyright violations amid increased DMCA complaints are not accurate.

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xQc was considered a good tank player in Overwatch, but prone to outbursts.

“Don’t click anything blindly on Twitch”

What’s behind it: Viewers of streamers enjoy sending their streamers clips they know could get them banned. Normally, every streamer suspects that something like this awaits them, checks these links beforehand, or has them checked.

The rule is actually: If you’re live, you should never click on any link whose content you don’t know.

However, since xQc often does reaction streams and is on air for long periods, he is constantly at risk of someone setting him up like this. Especially since xQc is not exactly known for being incredibly focused and organized.

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The streamer Pokimane only received a warning for similar behavior.

Why is xQc banned and others are not?

This makes it somewhat odd: The discussion arises as to what criteria Twitch uses to ban streamers. Because xQc was merely careless here and apparently did not show the clip intentionally. Actually, Twitch always wants to consider the “context” of an action.

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In May 2020, there was a similar case with the streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys. She was tricked by her chat into showing a sexually explicit clip from a porn site live on stream.

However, she was merely reprimanded by Twitter for “showing brief nudity or sexual content by accident” (via dexerto) and not banned. xQc, on the other hand, received a 24-hour suspension.

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This is what xQc looks like when he is happy.

What could this be about? The streamer xQc is known for showing “risky” content. He last received a suspension from Twitch in March 2020 when he streamed a strip game from Steam on Twitch and defeated his virtual opponent, who then took off her clothes.

Pokimane is not known for such behavior.

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Cutscene in CoD Warzone shows hint for map in Urzikstan

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A new map for Call of Duty: Warzone may have appeared in the new Season 4 trailer. For a brief moment, Urzikstan is shown, and players see the crucial hint.

What hints have been found? Recently, Season 4 of CoD Warzone was introduced with a trailer. There is an intro trailer that players see when they start Warzone after the update. The short cinematic shows a cutscene focused on Captain Price and his arrival in the game.

In a brief moment of this trailer, you can see the fictional state of Urzikstan on the map, right near the well-known Verdansk. Urzikstan and the war within the country were part of the Modern Warfare campaign, and the multiplayer map “Rammaza” is set in a city of the fictional country.

Where can you see it? If you watch the Season 4 cutscene, play the video at 37 seconds or pause the clip there. Northwest of Verdansk, you will find the marker for Urzikstan, which is located by the water.

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What do players suspect? Behind this hint, some shooter fans suspect that the developers of Infinity Ward want to imply a new map for the battle royale mode.

When and if the map will come is still unclear. A leak of this map circulated a few days ago in the CoD community. A well-known leaker in the community, TheGamingRevolution, stated that he considers it “unlikely” that the map will be released in Season 4.

The video has reportedly been in the game for a long time, in the co-op part “SpecOps”.

Additionally, according to TheGamingRevolution, the developers have worked on the current map for Warzone for a year. That they would now, shortly after release, part ways with this map would be more than surprising. He considers a change to the current map before a complete switch to be more likely.

What else can be learned from the video? Captain Price himself explains in the video that there is still work to be done in Verdansk. Players are still actively engaged with the bunkers and the associated secrets.

As long as you are still playing on the current map, you can collect contraband there. A rare mission currently rewards you with a blueprint and plenty of cash in Warzone.

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What gamers say about the design reveal of the PlayStation 5

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In a stream, Sony finally revealed the final design of the PS5. The gaming community reacted with cheers, concerns, and plenty of memes.

What happened? In a major release stream, Sony unleashed a flood of information about their upcoming next-gen console.

The publisher showcased a range of games that will be released for the PlayStation 5. This included both large AAA titles as well as smaller indie games that covered a wide array of genres.

One of the highlights of the stream was the reveal of the final design of the PS5, which had been kept under wraps for a long time. You can watch the reveal trailer here:

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Immediately after the stream, large discussions about the design erupted in the community.

Modern Design or the Next Vacuum Cleaner?

Similar to the reveal of the PS5 controller, opinions on the console’s design are sharply divided.

What the positive voices say: The positive reactions praised especially the modern and sleek look of the PS5. With this console, Sony broke a long-standing tradition of purely black designs and brought something new and fresh.

The design is bold, but I like it. It looks more innovative and fits the time (2020-2030). […]

MeinMMO reader Dion00

I have to say as an Xbox “fan”: Hats off! Very bold, futuristic design […].

GamePro reader Majestic-Dream

Fans of unusual designs have found something to their taste in the PS5.

What the negative voices say: However, the design has also generated concerned reactions, mainly due to the slim form of the console. Users fear that the PS5 will again have problems with noise levels.

My fears came true. Sony is again opting for a sleek flat design. This makes me very worried that it could be as loud as a vacuum cleaner again.

MeinMMO reader Jerry

Oh no. It looked somewhat like I imagined the console would after seeing the controller for the first time. […] Only it looks very thin. I dread the worst regarding cooling.

GamePro reader Tobimon

Aside from that, the design was also not to everyone’s taste, and part of the community felt it simply does not look good. The futuristic look and the colors did not appeal to many.

A detailed summary of the PS5 reveal can be found with our colleagues at GamePro

Black is Chic

What design suggestions were there? Already with the PS5 controller, the creative community showed how many of their own designs they can come up with. The same applies now to the console itself.

Right after the reveal, wishes for a black version of the PS5 arose, and several readers on MeinMMO expressed their desire for a black color option for the console in the comments:

Design-wise quite successful, even though I would wish for a completely black console in the future. It may sound silly, but I think all the batteries of technical devices (from TV to sound equipment) that one has set up in the living/sleeping or gaming room should visually match.

MeinMMO reader Millerntorian

It’s huge. And not that pretty.

It won’t fit in my gaming room if I look at its design. I fear I will have to wait for a black edition.

GamePro reader Jericho83

Users on Twitter have already posted design suggestions for a black PS5 console just hours after the reveal. Here’s how it could look:

The black Spider-Man design quickly landed on reddit and received over 7,000 upvotes there.

Whether fans of darker colors will get a PS5 version to their liking remains to be seen. But Sony has frequently released various color variations for their consoles in the past, so there is still hope for you.

PS5 Memes Flood Social Media

Both supporters and critics of the PS5 design have had a lot of fun at Sony’s and the console’s expense. Even during the presentation, a veritable flood of memes broke out on social media that poked fun at the PS5. Here are a few examples:

Even though gamers have differing opinions about the Sony stream, they could still laugh together about it.

Where is the Price and Release?

Although a lot was shown at the event and the design of the console itself was introduced to the public for the first time, some information that is important to many users was missing. This includes the price of the PS5.

Even though many reactions centered around the design, users did not forget the price of the console. reddit user FinalForerunner wrote:

Are Sony and Microsoft now waiting for each other to reveal the price so they can undercut each other?

He is not alone in his opinion. The comment has already received nearly 500 upvotes, and some comments on MeinMMO say the same. This includes our reader Cameltoetem:

They are surely waiting until Microsoft makes the first move.

The exact release date of the console remains unknown and is estimated to be around the end of 2020. Sony has stated that both the price and the release of the PS5 will be announced at a later date.

In our poll on MeinMMO you can currently vote on whether you prefer the design of the PS5 or Xbox Series X. Join in!

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on June 12th

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In Destiny 2 it’s time for the first visit from the Exotic dealer Xur in Season 11 today, on June 12th. But on which planet is he located and what items does he offer the Guardians? Find out here everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.

What’s happening in Destiny 2? This Destiny week is all about Season 11, which started on Tuesday and has brought some changes. How the current “Season of Arrival” will unfold and what will occupy the Guardians until autumn is also revealed by the roadmap that Bungie has now released.

Among other things, you can now significantly influence your loot through the fresh Umbral Engrams.

But also changes to loot have been announced for Xur, as the values of his exotic gear pieces will finally be completely random. And it is possible to purchase a second exotic engram, provided you show him this new item:

Exotic Code Material - Source: Light.gg
With this item, you can buy a second exotic engram – You can find it, for example, in the Season Pass

We are excited for Xur’s visit and what his first offer of Season 11 will look like.

All info about Xur on June 12, 2020 – PS4, PC, Xbox One, Google Stadia

This is Xur’s time: Xur will appear today at 7:00 PM on a planet of his choice. He will make himself comfortable there until June 16th and sell his exotic wares to interested Guardians.

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What does the noodle face bring to the Guardians in Season 11?

What does Xur have on offer? Is Xur bringing a decent exotic weapon this weekend? And how does the random distribution of stats on gear pieces look?

We are looking forward to his inventory and will tell you what he has brought for the Guardians.

Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend

Xur’s position: His first visit in Season 11 takes place on Nessus. You can find Xur in the area “Guardian’s Grave”.

Xur’s position on Nessus (Barge)

Xur’s inventory from June 12 to June 16 – All Exotics at a glance

Weapon: Black Spindle – Sword for 29 Legendary Shards

Titan: Synthoceps – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +2
  • Resilience: +11
  • Recovery: +20
  • Discipline: +14
  • Intellect: +13
  • Strength: +2
  • Total: 62

Hunter: Raiden Flux – Chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +9
  • Resilience: +13
  • Recovery: +12
  • Discipline: +7
  • Intellect: +6
  • Strength: +15
  • Total: 62

Warlock: Promethean Spur – Leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +9
  • Resilience: +10
  • Recovery: +12
  • Discipline: +9
  • Intellect: +14
  • Strength: +6
  • Total: 60

Exotic engram for 97 Legendary Shards

Five of Swords, the free challenge card for customizing the Nightfall strike

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

A compact summary can be found at Nexxos Gaming regarding Xur’s location and inventory:

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Trials of Osiris from June 12 to June 16

What map is active? Currently, the map “Javelin-4” is being played in the Trials.

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Javelin-4

When do the Trials run? The Trials of Osiris begin today, on June 12th, and end with the next Weekly Reset on June 16th.

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

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Bild shocks: Sony disappoints fans with PS5 event – But is that really true?

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The BILD is online and at the kiosk the largest German newspaper. In an online article, they portray Sony’s PlayStation 5 reveal event on June 11 as a disappointment. This is because “only” games and the casing of the PS5 were shown, but neither the price nor the release date was mentioned. But is this portrayal really correct? Did Sony disappoint the fans?

This is what the BILD writes about the event: From the perspective of “Bild.de”, the live stream on June 11 was a disappointment. This is made clear by the title: “Sony disappoints PlayStation fans.” (via Bild.de)

According to the author’s argument, players were waiting for “the release date and the price” of the PlayStation 5, but instead were shown “only” games.

The author merely admits: “At least there was a look at the casing of the new PS5.”

As evidence for the thesis, Bild.de cites “hundreds of comments under the live stream on YouTube.” The article concludes: For many fans, the event was a disappointment despite the games shown and the first look at the casing.

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Godfall was one of the new games that Sony showed on Thursday night.

The 3 Problems of the Portrayal

The BILD paints a negative picture of the event:

  • BILD assumes that fans expected to learn the price and release date of the PS5 from the event.
  • BILD further assumes that the design of the PS5 and the games only play a minor role for fans.
  • BILD uses the reaction to the YouTube video as evidence for their thesis that Sony disappointed PlayStation fans.

We will examine the problems with these 3 factors individually.

This is the problem with expectations: The article states that many fans expected to receive details about prices and the release date.

However, these expectations were not as clear-cut as the BILD claimed. The focus of the reveal event was from the beginning on the games. Sony had communicated this focus just as clearly: The event was supposed to be about the games, not about the release or the price. Those would have been at best surprises.

Meanwhile, it is known that Sony will announce the price and release date of the PS5 at a later time.

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This image caused emotions last night: But was that disappointment?

Design of the PS5 is not a “consolation prize” for players, but important

This is the problem with the evaluation: BILD writes that the look at the design was only a “consolation”, as if it were a minor detail. However, this is far from reality.

In fact, the final design of the PlayStation 5 plays a big role for many players. They see the console as an object of decor that will stand in their living room for years. Therefore, the interest in the design of the PlayStation 5 beforehand was at least as high, if not higher, than in a price. The interest can be seen, for instance, in numerous “fan designs” that circulated before the official presentation.

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From polls from MeinMMO, we see that the price plays a role and many players discuss the price. However, the price does not play the dominant, decisive role as assumed by the BILD. It is not so important that everything else pales in comparison to the price and no one is interested in the games or the design as long as the price is not clear.

The release date seems to be even less important. Most expect a release of the PS5 at the end of the year; whether it will be in October or November seems not so important to many as the final appearance.

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A negative review of the reveal trailer is followed by 29 positive ones. Source: YouTube

This is the problem with the proof: BILD cites “hundreds of negative comments” under the YouTube video that clearly demonstrate how disappointing the reveal was.

However, the YouTube video has 619,500 thumbs up, with only 21,260 thumbs down. For every person who views the video negatively, there are 29 who rate the video positively. (via YouTube)

Among the current top comments, there are also some that explicitly state that the price would be irrelevant to them regarding the PlayStation 5. While there are some comments under the video complaining about Sony not naming a price, there is little to see regarding “disappointment” in the comments; otherwise, the “like:dislike” ratio would be different.

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GTA Online is said to come free to the PS5.

Was the reveal event a disappointment for many? The reveal of the PS5 event was a complete success in terms of reactions. Surely, at such a large event with millions of viewers, there were also some who were disappointed.

However, the majority of viewers seem to be anything but disappointed. A poll on MeinMMO shows that at most one in six of our readers was rather disappointed by the event” – the overwhelming majority viewed the event neutrally or positively.

PlayStation fans got to see new games and a first look at the casing of the PS5. The portrayal of the BILD newspaper here is too negative. Of the millions of PlayStation fans, “some” may have been disappointed by the reveal event, but certainly not many or the majority. Considering the ratio of likes to dislikes on the YouTube video, it was just under 5%.

Do you want to know more about the PlayStation 5? Then take a look at our overview, here we have summarized the most important information about the PS5 for you.

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CoD Warzone: Rare mission gives you a blueprint and stacks of cash

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

With Season 4, a new contract has arrived in Call of Duty: Warzone: Contraband. Completing this rare contract comes with a lot of cash and a blueprint that you can keep forever.

What is this contract? The new Season 4 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare stirred up a lot of dust in Warzone as well. The distribution of weapons to loot has changed significantly, there are now crazy in-match events, and you can now wreck Verdansk with miniguns.

But another mechanic has sneaked into the game with the big Update 1.22 – Contraband contracts.

“Contraband” contract provides free blueprint

This is a relatively rare contract that provides you with a lot of cash for your match and also unlocks a blueprint that you can use in other matches. Here you can find all the important information to be successful as a Warzone smuggler.

Step 1: Find the Contraband case

How do I start the contract? You won’t find the contract, like other contracts in Warzone, simply as a collectible item in Verdansk; it comes from 2 possible sources:

  • Complete some contracts and receive the Contraband as a reward
  • Take the contract from another player by eliminating them and collecting the case

The contract takes the form of a case. Once you start the contract, a countdown begins, and you have 4 minutes to deliver the package to its marked destination.

If you want to specifically hunt for the case, complete as many contracts as possible and hope for a drop upon completion. Compared to the other contracts in Warzone, the case is rather rare, but still quite obtainable.

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This is what the Contraband case looks like. Source: YouTube

Step 2: Bring the case to the extraction point

How does it work? The English YouTuber “Rawr” showed in one of his videos the exact process of the contract, and the images here in the article are from his video.

To start the smuggling operation, you must not have another contract running. Once you pick up the case, Warzone marks a point on the map where you can extract the hot item.

Now you have 4 minutes to secure the case. At the marked point, you need to call a helicopter. This works very similarly to the Plunder mode when you have some of your cash collected in between.

Once you activate the signal, it takes about 30 seconds for a large helicopter to hover over the area. After the pilot refuses to take your team for a victory out of Verdansk, you will have to attach the case to the cable, and the reward is yours.

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In the marked zone, you need to leave a signal for the helicopter. Source: YouTube

Step 3: Collect the reward and admire the blueprint

What do I get for the extraction? As payment, you will receive a decent amount of cash and a blueprint:

  • $5,000 as a base reward – significantly more depending on contract bonuses
  • A weapon blueprint that you can keep and use

At the start of the contracts with Season 4, there is a nice blueprint for the sniper rifle AX-50, which has some strong builds in Warzone. The blueprint will be distributed to the entire team if you are alive at the end of the contract.

A worthwhile haul, similar to a visit to the Atom Bunker 11. There, you receive a strong MP7 blueprint for solving the puzzle.

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A stylish AX-50 blueprint awaits you upon completion. Source: YouTube

Do I need to pay attention to anything else? The extraction helicopter is large, highly visible, and is also shown on the mini-map. Nearby teams may see through your plan and may check what you are up to. So, expect annoying enemy soldiers at any time.

Additionally, you should leave other cases behind if you already have a Contraband contract running. The new contract overwrites the old one, and you will get a new objective point while the old extraction point becomes unusable.

If you specifically go looking for the blueprint, you should unlock it after a few attempts at the latest. Don’t be aggressive and let time run out if the extraction point is under heavy pressure. Instead, find a way to flank and take out the opponents with the best weapons in Warzone.

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If you can only see one pro match in Rainbow Six, watch the best one

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

The fifth matchday of the GSA League in Rainbow Six Siege ends with the most exciting match so far. And it will remain so for quite a while. If any of you wants to watch just one game, you should watch the match FACT against DIVIZON, which was the best pro match yet.

What kind of match is this? On June 11, the teams of the GSA League completed the matches of the fifth matchday. The highlight of the evening is the encounter FACT Gaming against DIVIZON.

Both teams are newcomer teams that previously qualified for participation in the league’s qualifier matches. Strictly speaking, they are (still) not professionals, although most experts give both a good chance of promotion.

The match was held last in the evening, and even the commentators call it the most exciting encounter that the GSA League has offered so far.

FACT vs. DIVIZON – This match you must see

Why is the match so good? Both FACT Gaming and DIVIZON played with full commitment – something that many of the pro teams like G2 Esports do not do, as their coach Sua openly admits.

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G2 coach Sua (right) often explains that his team is not performing at full capacity – among other reasons, to avoid revealing strategies.

The two teams are the only ones in the GSA League that have not yet made a name for themselves on a larger scale. Therefore, this confrontation is the most important game of the first half for both, as it will decide who is stronger.

In addition, it is a match at eye level. Both teams are about equally strong. There is hardly a difference in the skill of the individual players. Unlike most matches before, there has been no clear favorite ahead of the meeting. Commentator Shatter even hoped for a draw.

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For the newcomers, it’s all on the line

The highlights of the match: In the entire match, there are strong plays from the aspiring professionals showing how well they master Rainbow Six Siege. KeTo and Daya from FACT Gaming, for example, shoot down an opponent’s C4 charge mid-air, saving their lives:

Especially in online matches, shooting C4 in the air is a great challenge because delays, such as ping, make hitting harder. It requires strong map knowledge and good assessment of the opponent as well as quick understanding. In this game, this happens even twice. Such things are tricks you can learn from the pros to improve yourself.

The decisive round itself is another highlight, as DIVIZON shows their preparation for their opponents. By choosing an unexpected operator, they disrupt FACT’s plans and tactics, and win:

The DIVIZON player Benedikt “Shermi” Rostok later refers to this decision in the interview as important. The team planned to unsettle their opponents with this move and win. They only succeeded because they analyzed FACT beforehand.

This is how the match generally went: From the very first round, both teams are cautious, at the beginning even hesitant. Neither team takes big risks. Both teams attempt to secure the rounds for themselves safely instead of relying on risky tactics.

In the rounds themselves, there is almost always a balance between the kills – for almost every loss on one side, there is one on the opponents. This shows that the two teams are similarly strong.

The entire match is a proverbial cat-and-mouse game between two equally strong opponents. In the first seven rounds, DIVIZON scores a victory each time, and FACT catches up. Only in the seventh round can FACT gain an advantage for the first time.

However, DIVIZON immediately catches up to this advantage and shortly thereafter leads with 6:4 for the first time with two victories. FACT wins one more round, but there is no dramatic comeback like in the match against Rogue, and in the end, they lose narrowly with 7:5.

You can find the entire match on the official German Twitch channel of Rainbow Six Siege, starting around hour 4:10:00, or in the embedded YouTube video below at the same spot:

More results from the GSA League

This is how the fifth matchday went: Besides the highlight match FACT vs. DIVIZON, the remaining six teams of the GSA League also completed their games. The results of the evening are:

  • ROGUE 7:3 mYinsanity
  • WarKidz 5:7 G2 Esports
  • Turtle eSport 3:7 Team Secret
  • FACT Gaming 5:7 DIVIZON

The previously weaker WarKidz have given the pros from G2 Esports a hard time, similar to what FACT did last week despite the loss. Otherwise, the matches have changed little on the table.

GameStar colleagues have taken a closer look at the standings after the fifth matchday and provide a deeper insight into the current table.

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What comes next? There is already a tendency in the teams for the top positions and winners, but at the moment, the first halves are still being played. DIVIZON and FACT will meet again – presumably on matchday 12.

For both teams, every matchday remains important until then, as Shermi points out. He suggests that a small mistake or a bad day could be enough to make a difference for the two newcomers on the table. So the second half will probably be at least as important.

Have you also gotten the urge to try your hand at the tactical shooter? With our 5 tips you need to know if you want to start with Rainbow Six Siege, you will be optimally prepared.

GameStar and MeinMMO are media partners of this year’s league for Rainbow Six: Siege in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. We will regularly report on our websites and channels about the league, matches, and teams in the coming weeks and months.

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Images show: The PS5 could be quieter than the PS4 – here’s why

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, there is heated discussion on the internet about the official design of the PS5. Some comparisons suggest that the PS5 could do some things better than the PS4. We explain what lies behind the comparisons.

Where do the information come from? On June 11, 2020, Sony finally unveiled the design of the new PlayStation 5, along with PS5 games. However, there has not yet been any official information on the actual size of the console.

Some fans have now compared the PS5 with other consoles. They based their comparisons on drives and USB ports.

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Why is the size interesting? According to Bild, the PlayStation 5 could be significantly larger than the PlayStation 4. This would mean that there is more space for a proper ventilation system – a known weakness of the PS4.

And with more space, heat does not accumulate in such a confined area as is currently the case with the PlayStation 4. There are ways to combat the noise of the PS4.

As seen with the Xbox Series X, there is significantly more room for fans and cooling fins in the large console case. It seems that Sony has also placed emphasis on this.

This is what the comparison between the consoles looks like. Source: Discord

This is how to determine the size of the PS5

How likely are the considerations regarding the size? Fundamentally, this is still speculation, as we do not have official data on the size so far.

Nevertheless, there is likely some truth to the size ratios. And simply put, this is due to the standardized components of the consoles.

This is how the comparison is made: The approach is actually simple. Users have compared the following things:

  • The drives for DVDs and Blu-rays
  • and the USB ports of the consoles.

The advantage is that drives and USB ports must always be the same size because they are standardized. All USB devices must be able to connect to the same ports.

The same goes for the drive: these must also be the same size, otherwise Blu-rays will not fit into the drive. Sony announced very early that the PS5 will have a 4K Blu-ray drive.

Do you want to learn more about the PlayStation 5? We have compiled the most important information about the PS5 for you and will keep you updated on MeinMMO about what’s new for the PS5.

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Fortnite: Tfue challenges Ninja to a brawl to boost his tournament

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

The professional Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is hosting his own Fortnite tournaments for 6 weeks under the name “Ninja Battles”. However, his professional colleague Turner “Tfue” Tenney thinks the prize money is too low. As a solution, he offers him a fight between them.

This is the situation: In a Twitch stream, Tfue spoke with his teammates about a CoD tournament he will participate in, informing them that they would not be able to play Fortnite together.

But that didn’t make a difference to his teammates because they will participate in Ninja’s Fortnite tournament, the “Ninja Battles”, which they inform Tfue about right away.

Then Tfue proudly announced that he could win $100,000 in the CoD tournament. In Ninja’s tournament, his two teammates can grab $80,000. However, this prize money is available every week for 6 weeks, so there is a total of $480,000 to be won.

Tfue finds the prize money too little

How did Tfue react to the prize money of Ninja’s tournament? When the professional Tfue heard that there was “only” $80,000 to win, he said:

“Really? Only $80,000? That’s crazy that it’s only $80,000.”

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Although he says he was just joking and doesn’t mean it seriously, he still has an idea of how Ninja could increase the prize money. Tfue likes to make jokes at Ninja’s expense. For instance, he had pretended to be Ninja and hired women to play with him.

The Twitch star Tfue has been wanting to fight Ninja for a long time to settle their rivalry and disputes. He thinks Ninja would hate him anyway and want to look down on him.

Now he thinks it might be the perfect time for that and therefore offers Ninja a fight. Because if Ninja beats him, Tfue could contribute to the prize money to “upgrade” the entire tournament.

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After all, Tfue is supposed to face a bigger risk if he loses, because he would not only have to give Ninja money but it could also damage his “reputation”.

“Everyone expects Ninja to lose against me. So if he loses, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but if I lose?! I have a bigger risk.”

The rivalry between the two is clearly felt, and there are always disputes. Whether they run into each other in Fortnite to show who the better player is or have an argument that they air on Twitter. Tfue has also called Ninja a pussy after a “dispute” occurred.

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CoD MW starts with Free Weekend in Season 4 – Secure the best weapon for Warzone

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

This weekend, you can test the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for free. This period can be used by Warzone players to unlock one of the best weapons for Battle Royale, the Grau 5.56.

What is this action about? From Friday, June 12, to Monday, June 15, you can play Modern Warfare for free and try out different maps and game modes. The start and end are at 7:00 PM each day.

All you need is a free account in Battle Royale Warzone. You can easily download the game from the respective store for PS4, Xbox One, or PC:

The weekend coincides with the start of Season 4 in both titles.

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CoD Modern Warfare is free from June 12 to June 15.

Why is this worthwhile for Warzone players? Modern Warfare and Warzone are essentially one game. They share weapons, challenges, and the new Battle Pass.

So if you’re currently tired of Battle Royale, you can use the weekend to try out other game modes like the new 6v6 maps Zhokov Scrapyard and Hardhat. If you want to learn more about the modes, we have put together everything important in a detailed guide to Modern Warfare.

Additionally, you can unlock the popular assault rifle Grau 5.56 much faster and easier through Modern Warfare, and then use it in both that game and in Warzone.

Unlocking the Grau 5.56 for Warzone faster

What do you need to do for the Grau 5.56? To unlock the assault rifle, you need to get 5 kills with assault rifles in a minute 25 times.

While you can also get these 5 kills in a minute in Warzone, it is more challenging due to the map size.

In Modern Warfare, however, there are often many quick kills, especially on the two small maps Shoothouse and Shipment, which can be played this weekend. However, as a Free2Play player, you have no control over the map selection, which is a slight disadvantage.

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This is what makes the Grau special.

What makes the Grau so strong? The Grau 5.56 ranks at the top of the assault rifles with its pure stats and stands out particularly with its stability. However, it loses some appeal due to its lower fire rate and longer time-to-kill (TTK).

MeinMMO author Maik Schneider presents in a guide a setup that makes the Grau 5.56 a top assault rifle. With this, unlocking the assault rifle is worthwhile for Warzone players.

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With Rainbow Six Siege, another shooter is free this weekend.

More free shooters this weekend: If you currently don’t feel like Call of Duty, you can alternatively try out the tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege in the coming days.

This will be available for free from June 11 to June 15.

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Pokémon GO: How to Make the Most of the Raid Weekend with Latias and Latios

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the raid weekend with Latias and Latios is now live. We show you the best counters, shinies, and how to make the most of the event.

When does the event run? The event with Latias and Latios is already active in Pokémon GO. It started on Friday, June 12th, at 8:00 AM. You can really take advantage of it over the weekend and also on Monday.

The end of the event is Monday, June 15th, at 10:00 PM German time.

What’s happening? The Eon Pokémon Latias and Latios have temporarily returned to Pokémon GO for this event. They will appear during the event time in level 5 raids. You can recognize these raids by the purple/black eggs above the gyms.

To help you make the most of the event, we provide you with important tips here.

Tips for the raid weekend starting June 12th

What’s happening? The legendary raids in Pokémon GO have been enhanced by Latias and Latios. However, you will still find raids of other difficulty levels as well. Additionally, level 5 raids are typically not exclusively featuring Latias and Latios. Reshiram will also be spawning.

The best counters against Reshiram can be found here.

Use these tips: If you want to battle many Pokémon, you should coordinate best with other players.

  • Before you head out, you should assemble your battle teams. This will save you a lot of time during the raids
  • Talk to other players in the area about which Pokémon they want to battle and team up with those who want to battle the same Pokémon as you
  • Use local groups on Facebook or in messengers to report the raids. This increases your chances of finding teammates
  • Players in rural areas that see few gyms nearby should capture as many gyms as possible on the go. This way, you can also play from home by remote raid

The best counters against Latias and Latios 2020

Which types counter well? Latias and Latios are both Dragon and Psychic types. Therefore, they are particularly vulnerable to attackers of Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Dark, Ghost, and Bug types. This gives you a lot of freedom when assembling your counter teams.

Rayquaza is one of the top counters against Latias and Latios

Use these counters: In the following table, we show you the 10 best counter Pokémon and which moves they should have.

PokémonFast MoveCharge Move
RayquazaDragon TailAncient Power
DialgaFire FangDraco Meteor
PalkiaDragon TailDraco Meteor
SalamenceDragon TailAncient Power
GarchompDragon TailDragon Claw
Giratina (Altered Form)Dragon TailAncient Power
DragoniteDragon TailAncient Power
DarkraiDark PulseShadow Ball
Giratina (Origin Form)Shadow ClawShadow Ball
AbsolDark PulseAvalanche
The Dragon Pokémon are the strongest in the battle against Latias and Latios

How many players do you need?

  • Latias: If you are fighting Latias, you will need 3 players even with weather boost. For a quick and safe victory, groups of 4 or more players are best.
  • Latios: With wind, you can defeat Latios with 2 players. If the weather does not cooperate, you will need more players. We also recommend 4 or more players here for a quick win.

Shiny Latias and Shiny Latios

What do the shinies look like? The shiny forms have been unlocked in Pokémon GO for a few months now. In the comparison image, you can see the differences well:

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What are the chances of shinies? If you participate in a few legendary raids over the next few days, you have good chances. The probability of Shiny Latias or Shiny Latios is 1 in 19.

Is the raid weekend worth it?

How good is Latias: The dragon Latias is especially attractive for shiny collectors. In battles, it does not stand out particularly due to its weak stats.

How good is Latios: In contrast to Latias, Latios is much more valuable. It is one of the best dragon attackers in Pokémon GO. Although others like Rayquaza are even stronger, you can never have enough strong dragon attackers.

Are you already looking forward to the next events? In our overview, we show you how Pokémon GO continues in June and what events await you. Soon, a small Bug-type Pokémon will be the focus of the game.

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MMORPG AION receives massive update with new content – Even in 2020

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The big update 7.5 – Traces of the Storm has been released for the MMORPG AION. You can expect some new challenges, including in a large underground zone.

What does the new AION update bring? AION is receiving a whole range of new content. This includes the Visions weapons with properties such as “Paralysis”, “Silence”, or “Divinity”. You can obtain these weapons by defeating the bosses in Lakrum and Dumaha or by eliminating agents of the opposing faction.

Additionally, there are 6 new legendary Apostle transformations and transformation collections included:

  • Ariel’s Apostle
  • Azphel’s Apostle
  • Yustiel’s Apostle
  • Triniel’s Apostle
  • Vaizel’s Apostle
  • Lumiel’s Apostle
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AION 7.5 is here and brings new content.

What are the biggest innovations of the update? The new zone Silentera Gorge is a large underground passage where you will face challenging world bosses. You must tackle significant challenges here to acquire strong gear.

  • Moreover, you will dive into the instance “Ara Infernalia”, where all your skills as a Daeva are required.
  • In Kubrinerk’s Monster-Cubus Lab, you can expect the Monster-Cubuli. These items will help you defeat boss opponents.
  • The Dredgion invasion will also commence, where you can obtain the ultimate gear by defeating the world bosses waiting for you in each region.

What else is new? Two instance vendors will supply you with legendary and ultimate PvE enchantment stones, Kinah, and ultimate gear.

You can now also obtain level 80 items and there are some adjustments made to the balancing of the MMORPG AION. On the official website, you can find the complete patch notes.

Despite its age of 12 years, the MMORPG AION still receives major updates that introduce new content and generally overhaul the game. Not surprising, considering it experienced a resurgence at the end of 2019. And this, even though AION 2 has already been announced.

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AION is still doing well and receiving new updates.

How is the new update received? The update is being hotly discussed in the official forum. The changes are mostly well-received by the fans. However, some bugs have crept into the patch, causing issues for some players.

Some bosses in raids cannot take damage, monsters flicker, some rewards are not credited, and NPCs do not respond when addressed.

The developers will surely fix these bugs soon. Players are already waiting for this, as the general content is well-received.

What do you think of the new update of the MMORPG AION? Are you still playing it?

AION is still popular. Just a few months ago, new servers were even launched. These are Early Access servers, through which players can try out new content faster. However, the servers will not be shut down or reset. You can play on them regularly.

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Borderlands 3: These 3 important changes are included in the new patch

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

On Thursday night, the new major patch for Borderlands 3 was released. It brought some new content to the game – primarily, of course, the Guardian Takedown, but also balancing and performance changes.

When did the patch arrive? The big June patch was released on Thursday night. It was originally scheduled to appear a week earlier, but was postponed by 7 days.

Now it is live. Let’s take a look at the 3 major changes in the patch.

1. The new Guardian Takedown

This is Guardian Takedown: The new takedown “Elimination at the Guardian Breakthrough” takes you to the distant planet Minor Prime. Here, you will encounter a horde of hostile guardians – and they mean business.

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Various elite troops present the next major endgame challenge in the game. Expect no easy task: The new takedown is a bit different from the equally challenging first “Maliwan Takedown” and is quite ruthless in parts.

You can play it after completing the main story. However, it is worth it only when you have reached max level and have decent gear.

2. Bug Fixes & Improvements

Fixes everywhere: The new patch is part of a two-phase plan of the developers to make the game – especially in Mayhem mode – run smoother. Therefore, there are corrections and improvements to many small and large problem sources.

An example: In the “Fight for your life” mode, cooperative revival is now possible. This means: If multiple players revive you, it happens faster. Additionally, players on the ground move slower so that the revival is not accidentally interrupted constantly. 

This is changing in stability & performance: Various reasons for crashes have been fixed, so the game should no longer crash as often.

Many performance improvements have been added, especially in menus. For example, the framerate should not drop when you open the menu in split-screen mode – a bug that has been in the game since the beginning. Additionally, many glitches have been removed, and faulty skills and buffs corrected.

In summary: Overall, the game should run noticeably smoother and not as choppy as players reported.

The game often stutters, especially in split-screen mode

Also in Chaos mode, performance issues have been corrected. Certain modifiers can no longer randomly appear together – such as “Mob Mentality” and “Chain Gang”. Also, “The Floor is Lava” is now triggered less often.

Lastly, performance in Mayhem 2.0 is said to have improved.

The complete overview can be found in the patch notes from Gearbox.

3. Balancing of Weapons

Balancing in Mayhem mode: First and foremost, the values of health, shields, and armor for enemies at Mayhem levels 7 to 10 have been adjusted. The value bonuses for enemies have been significantly reduced.

Moreover, the loot pools for bosses like Agonizer 9000, the Kraken, Wotan, and Eista have been adjusted. They were not dropping any equipment at the corresponding Mayhem level.

Borderlands 3 Wotan the Invincible Title
Wotan often caused loot frustration

Balancing of weapons: Due to the adjustments of enemy values at high Mayhem levels, weapons should generally feel better. Additionally, there were further adjustments to many weapons.

The weapon damage has been increased for:

  • Bitch
  • Handsome Jackhammer
  • Devoted
  • Cloud Kill
  • Tsunami
  • Ten Galon
  • Ripper (melee damage)
  • Vanquisher (especially while sliding)

At the same time there were also nerfs. This applies to the popular Sandhawk:

  • It produced too many particles, thus stressing the performance.
  • Additionally, it dealt too much damage.

So, projectiles have been removed, and shot costs increased. However, precision and projectile speed have been improved – the weapon should still feel effective overall.

For the Yellowcake, things are getting a bit more drastic. It was recently one of the most powerful weapons in the game. The damage output was reportedly too high – by a full 100%, according to the patch notes. The rocket launcher will be nerfed.

Finally, the Kaoson SMG has also been nerfed. It should still cause plenty of chaos, especially through explosive bonus damage, but the base damage will be lowered. 

Bounty of Blood: A Fistful of Redemption
The new DLC for Borderlands 3 is coming soon!

A new DLC is coming soon: The patch effectively serves as the next step towards the next DLC release. It is set to be released in about two weeks and features a nice Wild West theme.

Here you can find out everything about “Bounty of Blood: A Fistful of Redemption“.

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