The new playlist update is already live, but Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone are releasing another small update on Friday, May 29, and launching a double XP event for the last days of Season 3. Additionally, Warzone seems to have a new advertising partner for hot rides.
Why is the last update worth it? After the new playlist for the end of Season 3 went live last night, May 26 at around 8:30 PM, there will be another small change on Friday for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone – double experience points for everyone.
MeinMMO shows you here the details of the double XP weekend and the current playlists.
Double XP and exactly the right playlists for CoD MW
How does the XP event work? From Friday evening, our phase with double experience points starts. At the usual time, around 7:00 PM, the bonuses begin and last until Monday evening:
Friday, May 29 at 7:00 PM, the event starts
In total, the 2x XP phase lasts 3 days
Monday, June 1 at 7:00 PM, the event ends
CoD is again giving a boost to all 3 progression pillars and you can
your account level
the weapon levels
the battle pass
boost with the double experience points. The right playlists for this are available in CoD MW, as the popular mini-maps are running in 24/7 modes.
If you are still missing levels in the Battle Pass of Season 3, you will have the opportunity to unlock the rest with double XP over the weekend.
What does the playlist look like in CoD MW? This week, there are some exciting modes that should provide variety and there are 2 of the most popular playlists that many players wish for a double XP event:
Ground War – Large mode with its own mega maps and rules.
Gunfight Blueprints – A 2vs2 battle on tiny maps with random blueprint weapons.
Gun Game – A rather unusual mode where you switch weapons with each kill. This time on Gunfight maps with a maximum of 4 players in the match.
Team Deathmatch Domination – Capture flags like in Domination, but kills also earn points for victory, like in a team deathmatch.
Drop Zone – Here you can earn killstreaks only with supply drops and must hold an area to earn points.
Shipment 24/7 – 5vs5 moshpit on the smallest regular map. Lots of action, lots of chaos, many XP.
Shoot House 24/7 – 6vs6 moshpit on a slightly larger map than Shipment. Still small enough for tons of experience points.
While it is possible that there will be small changes in the playlist on Friday with the start of the XP event, it is rather unlikely that the 24/7 modes will disappear, as many players wish for these action modes with high XP potential during the double XP phase.
Warzone playlist without surprises – But with a new advertising partner
What does the playlist look like in Warzone? After the classic battle royale mode disappeared from the playlist again after a few days, there are currently no surprises here:
BR-4 – Experience the Warzone as a 4-man team.
BR-3 – The battle royale with standard rules as a trio
BR-Solo – The solo experience in the Warzone
Plunder 4 – The normal plunder mode in a 4-man squad
What else is going on with CoD? The real-money shop is getting a few new highlights and is likely to generate decent revenue this week. With the first PlayStation Plus game of June, CoD WWII, you could briefly secure 1,100 CoD points.
Currently, there is the “Plunder Pack” with golden vehicle skins and Call of Duty has found just the right advertising partner for it – the American rapper Xzibit, who hosted the tuning show “Pimp my Ride” for a while and is now known as the “Warzone Minister of Flexin'”:
Not much longer and the current CoD will launch into Season 4. Likely as early as next week. As an operator, the iconic Captain Price will likely be available and the duo mode might finally come to Warzone. Here you will find everything we already know about Season 4.
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If you have a PS Plus subscription, you could secure 1,100 CoD Points (€10) for free for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD Warzone. However, there is now another version. Only those who started the download early enough will still receive the points.
Update May 27: After several reports from players that the trick with the CoD points no longer works, there is now an answer to the problem.
The version of CoD WW 2 offered with PS Plus was apparently not planned as such. There is now another version in the PS Store where the points can no longer be obtained.
Those who started the download at a certain time yesterday will still receive the CoD Points. It only matters when you started the download or when you added the game to your library. When the download was finished is irrelevant.
We do not know a specific time. However, we estimate that the download must have been started around 7 PM.
Those who did not own CoD: WW II beforehand can obtain 1,100 CoD Points for free through this offer. This corresponds to €10. The points are valid for your entire CoD account, so also for Modern Warfare and Warzone.
The points are enough to get the new Battle Pass of Season 4. If you did not play enough and save in the past seasons, you can get the Pass for free with PS Plus. Here is everything we know about Season 4 and the Battle Pass.
Since World War 2, there are currently free points available.
Here you get CoD WW2 for free with PS Plus: If you still need to secure the game, follow this link to the PS Store:
However, the points are not automatically granted; you must redeem them first. Follow our simple steps to secure the points. Please note that you should not already own World War 2 or have already redeemed the bonus. It will only work if you did not have the game before.
Then you need to complete the introduction and play a game – this only takes a few minutes. Only then is the HQ unlocked. Follow these simple steps:
Check points
Check your balance of CoD Points (we have 400)
Go to HQ
Then navigate to the post officer of the headquarters (HQ)
Redeem points
Select the “Digital Edition bonus content” position at the officer.
Check points again
Check your balance of CoD Points again (should now be 1,100 points more, we have 1,500)
Start MW/Warzone
Log in to Modern Warfare/Warzone and check your account.
If you encounter problems, try updating your account. To do this, select the “Call of Duty Account” option in the settings and choose “Update.” Then your account should be recognized again.
If you are not interested in the Battle Pass or have already played through it in Season 3 and have enough points for the next Pass, you can spend them freely in the shop. There are always offers like operator bundles or even skins for vehicles, blueprints, and more.
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Dead by Daylight and Konami are apparently collaborating. Both “Pyramid Head” and Heather will soon be in Dead by Daylight.
Dead by Daylight has now celebrated its 4th birthday and has let a big cat out of the bag. Apparently, an agreement has been reached with Konami, as the next chapter takes players into the world of Silent Hill. The killer “Pyramid Head” will serve the Entity, and Cheryl Mason, whom fans probably know better as Heather, will join the survivors.
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What can the new killer do? The “Pyramid Head” will bear the name “Executioner” in Dead by Daylight and has a quite extensive and interesting kit of abilities. He has a normal movement speed of 115% (like most killers) and a terror radius of 32 meters.
His ability is Rites of Judgement and quite complex, as it does a lot of different things.
If the ability button is held down, the killer drives his sword into the ground and leaves a trail of barbed wire behind him. Survivors who enter the barbed wire walking or running (but not crouching) are affected by torture and trigger the killer instinct. They reveal their position.
Even the lobby screen of the new killer looks quite menacing.
A survivor who has gone down and is still affected by torture does not have to be carried to a hook. Instead, the killer can nearly instantly teleport him to a random position on the map, where he is locked in a penance cage. The penance cage essentially functions like a hook and slowly brings the survivor closer to death. Other survivors can rescue the captive as usual, thus freeing him from the “torture” effect as well.
If a survivor is suffering from torture and would die when hung on a hook or penance cage, the Executioner can instead execute him spontaneously – this is not a Mori, but a significantly faster action.
While Rites of Judgement is charged (i.e., the sword is stuck in the ground), the Executioner can perform a special attack. This injures all survivors in a straight line in front of the killer and has a range of several meters.
The famous “Pyramid Head” will soon be in Dead by Daylight.
Like all killers, “The Executioner” comes with three unique perks. As usual, he possesses these perks alone at the beginning, but they can be unlocked for all killers through the blood web. His three perks are:
Forced Penance: Survivors who are hit while protecting are affected by the “Broken” status for 20/25/30 seconds (cannot be healed).
Trail of Torment: After kicking a generator, you become Undetectable for 15 seconds, meaning you have no terror radius. The survivors see the aura of the kicked generator for the duration of the effect. Has a cooldown of 120/100/80 seconds.
Deathbound: If a survivor heals another survivor who has taken damage while being more than 32 meters away from you, he screams and activates Deathbound for the next 45 seconds. He suffers from the “Oblivious” effect when he is more than 16/12/8 meters away from healed survivors.
Cheryl “Heather” Mason is looking a bit bewildered. But who wouldn’t with that monster?
Cheryl Mason also has three unique perks, with which she starts as a survivor and that other survivors can learn from her. Her perks are:
Soul Guard: You gain the Condition status for 4/6/8 seconds after being healed or healed from the dying state. Additionally, you can fully heal from the dying state as long as a curse is active (e.g.: Curse: Ruin).
Blood Pact: If you or the Obsession target is injured, you can see each other’s auras. Once the Obsession target heals you or vice versa, you both benefit from the Haste status for 4/6/8 seconds. Reduces the chance of becoming the Obsession. Deactivates if you become the Obsession.
Repressed Alliance: The perk becomes active after generators have been repaired for a total of 80/70/60 seconds. When the perk is active, you can press the “Active Ability” button while repairing a generator. The Entity will then block this generator for 30 seconds and deactivate the perk.
When does the DLC come out? If you want, you can already try the new killer, the survivor, and the perks on the PTR of the PC version of Dead by Daylight. If everything goes according to plan, the “Silent Hill” chapter will be released in about 3 weeks, although this date may still change – depending on the results on the PTR.
What do you think of the new killer?
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The release of GTA 6 (Grand Theft Auto VI) is unlikely to happen before 2023. This can be inferred from the new marketing report presented by Take-Two for the coming years. At least, this is indicated by the distribution of the budget.
What’s new? Take-Two has released the marketing budget plans for the coming years. Notably, in fiscal year 2024, twice as much money is expected to be spent on marketing as in fiscal years 2023 or 2025.
It is now suspected that these high expenditures are related to the promotion of a new game. There is hope that this could be GTA 6. However, this is not confirmed.
What does Take-Two say about marketing expenses?
This is stated in the report: Take-Two plans to spend at least $89 million on marketing in fiscal year 2024 (which runs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024). That is more than double what is planned for any other of the next fiscal years.
This information comes from a “10-K SEC” report from the company (via take2games.com).
The overview of the marketing budget
An analyst sees clear signs for GTA 6
Why the high expenses? Jeff Cohen, an analyst at the investment firm Stephens, explains the high expenses with the release of GTA 6 (via VentureBeat).
In his report, Cohen writes that these expenses were initially planned for fiscal year 2023, but have now apparently been postponed by a year.
Thus, the analyst initially assumed that GTA 6 would be released in fiscal year 2023. Now the expenditures have been pushed back by a year.
“We are not sure how much we should read into this shift. But we would like to point out that this disclosure [of the marketing budget] accurately predicted the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2 even before the game’s announcement,” writes Cohen (via stephens.2.bluematrix.com).
He also explains: “The [Take-Two] management has expressed great confidence about the pipeline for the next five years, and the implementation of live services has been excellent. The timing of the next Grand Theft Auto remains top of mind for investors, especially as the stock is close to its all-time high.”
What is happening with GTA 6?
Release still unclear: Recently, attention was drawn to the release of GTA 6 when a report from the website Kotaku revealed through anonymous sources that the game is still in the early stages of development.
Fans and insiders did not want to believe this. One of these insiders heard from their sources that GTA 6 is already 70% developed.
However, nothing is really clear regarding GTA 6 yet. In the meantime, fans are busy designing maps and explaining which locations they want to explore in the new installment of the Grand Theft Auto series. This graphic of a GTA 6 map is referred to by players as “the best concept I’ve ever seen”. Until the release of the game, fans keep themselves occupied with such creations.
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Today, May 26, the new add-on Greymoor for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is launching on PC. This begins with a long server maintenance. Players believe that server issues are to be expected when it starts later.
Update 08:30 AM, May 27: Overnight, most issues with Greymoor have likely been resolved, the game is now playable and everyone can log in. However, there still seems to be a need for maintenance.
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM our time, the servers will be shut down again. We hope that there will not be further issues then.
Update 10:40 PM: Due to the login issues, maintenance work on the servers is being carried out again. Another downtime of about one to two hours is to be expected.
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Update 07:10 PM: Meanwhile, the issues seem to be resolved and the servers are said to be open. However, some players still report issues with login during the character loading screen.
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Update 06:20 PM: The problems are not entirely resolved yet, but it seems there are plans to open the servers within this hour.
Players who had already logged in without purchasing Greymoor will likely still see it marked as “purchased” in the store. However, this is a UI bug. Those who wish to buy the expansion must do so manually through the website, explains a community manager (via ESO Forum).
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Update 03:30 PM: The expansion Greymoor was officially supposed to be playable from 02:00 PM. The ESO servers were even briefly online but were shut down again. Apparently, there were some errors that allowed players who do not own Greymoor to access the new area.
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In addition, there is currently an error preventing buyers of the Collector’s Edition from redeeming their code if they have an ESO+ membership (via Twitter).
We will keep you updated in this post.
When does ESO: Greymoor start? The server maintenance on PC is scheduled from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM. Then the add-on should be deployed. Theoretically, you could start playing then. But some ESO players believe that there will be problems today.
Why only theoretically? The past has shown that especially with the release of DLCs and expansions, longer wait times can sometimes be expected. So do not be too disappointed if the servers do not come back online exactly at 02:00 PM. It is likely to be more around 03:00 to 04:00 PM.
Afterward, it is also necessary to download a larger patch. Zenimax Online has not yet specified an exact size.
You will have to factor in the time for the download.
What are fans afraid of? On Twitter and in the official forum, players are already expressing concerns about the launch of Greymoor. The past has shown that the launch of an add-on does not always go smoothly.
Players experienced login issues during the release of the last expansion Elsweyr, for instance. It was not easy to log in immediately after the servers opened.
Many players frequently received the message “LOGIN FAILED, Connection to server timed out, Please try again later.” It took several days for the situation to calm down. This is simply due to the mass of players trying to access new content.
Therefore, some are now worried that the launch of ESO Greymoor could proceed similarly.
In the German ESO forum, a poll even took place. Players believe that the servers will run even worse after the launch of Greymoor than they currently do. The MMORPG ESO is still struggling with performance issues.
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The descent into the Black Heart of Skyrim, as seen in this trailer, may prove a bit more difficult during the launch of ESO Greymoor.
Players have concerns: Fear of massive player influx
This is how players are reacting: Players of the MMORPG are hopeful that the release of Greymoor will go better than it has in the past with updates and expansions for ESO, but they fear that login issues await us again.
Schnee writes in the official forum: “Um… on release day, there will be very, very, very, very, very…. many players logging in. Regular players, new players, “taking another look” players. It will run like it does every day when a new game add-on is released, whether here or in other games.”
ShadowNoob explains: “I expect a complete disaster. And not even because more would be broken patched, but simply because Greymoor attracts new players and all those who are currently on ESO break. The servers are already overloaded. I expect that the login queue will return.”
Fiona writes on Twitter: “Honestly, I’m planning to wait a week with Greymoor because ‘some players have problems logging into the game’ will come up again, just like with every exciting patch….”
What does this mean for you? Just expect that the launch of ESO Greymoor today at 02:00 PM will not go as smoothly as you might hope. Expect a few issues.
But also remember that Zenimax Online has always responded quickly to resolve everything. You just need a little patience.
In a match in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, 5 players assault their poor victim with Riot Shields and even briefly trap them. MeinMMO shows you the nasty action and gives tips on how to protect yourself from such attacks.
What was going on? In a round of “Cyber Attack,” a situation of disadvantage occurred in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. In the last round of the match, it was 5 against 1, and the only hope of the team was already fleeing from an opponent with a Riot Shield.
Instead of taking out the last player directly, the entire 5-man team decided to ambush and pressured the poor survivor with 5 Riot Shields. To deal damage with the shield, you have to get really close to the target. Yet even when the enemy was within range, they did not finish him off immediately.
All 5 Riot Shields positioned themselves around the opponent and trapped him. He was stuck for several seconds and could barely free himself. The valiant fighter managed to take down 2 of his opponents with a shotgun, but in the end, the clip creator took him out with a finisher.
Shield Prison Brings Hate & Praise for the Creator
What did the action look like? The clip was posted by “Jalckxy” on reddit, and we have embedded it here for you:
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As the thread title reveals, “Jalckxy” felt somewhat guilty about the action (“I feel really bad for this guy”). His team was clearly ahead, and he was the last opponent in the final round. So they decided to have a little fun and go for the shield party. However, not every viewer was pleased with that.
What reactions were there? Opinions on the clip are quite divided. On one hand, some think the video is cool because you can hear that the squad had a lot of fun in the round. On the other hand, there are players who are annoyed by the Riot Shields and find such actions highly toxic.
computersare8ad: “What do you call it when you’re already 3 levels above toxic?”
Tonychina23: “That’s why Riot Shields should break or at least tear to let some damage through when they’ve taken enough damage themselves.”
GabeR49: “Many have tried it. Only a few were successful. Well done.”
SphnctrGobln: “How can you get upset about this? lol I would be thrilled if someone did this to me. I’d have something to laugh about and then just go to the next round.”
In response to the last comment, the thread creator “Jalckxy” replied: “You wouldn’t believe how much hate I’ve received from this post.”
Since the shield is on your back when you hold the other weapon in your hand, it also protects from behind.
Besides the fundamental discussion about the shields, a conversation developed about the best means against players or entire teams using a Riot Shield.
Build an Anti-Shield Class or Save a Grenade
What tips do players give? Always have some of the following items/attachments on hand, or build an anti-shield loadout and switch to this class in a match when you notice that the opponents are heavily using the Riot Shield.
Important are attacks that cause area damage (AoE Damage):
Thermite – Sets a “sticky” with a direct hit
Dragon’s Breath Ammunition – Burns enemies with the fire shots from your shotgun
Molotovs – Throw the fiery ones on or in front of your opponents so they succumb to the fire damage
RPG – Shoot a rocket just behind or beside the shield enemy to take them out
Shrapnel and Flak Jacket – The two perks give you more grenades
The Riot Shields in Call of Duty are a topic in themselves and divide the community. Many say that this gadget has no place in a shooter like CoD. But to make it annoying, you also have to be able to handle it. Sometimes it’s quite easy to take out a guy with a shield.
What do you think about the Riot Shield? Enriching gadget or unnecessary toy?
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online is getting a new chapter with Greymoor (PC, PS4, Xbox One), which will be released in Summer 2020 and leads into Skyrim. Details about new DLCs have also been released. The entire year is themed under the title “The Black Heart of Skyrim.”
What is planned for 2020 in ESO? Throughout the year 2020, the MMORPG ESO will receive three new DLCs and the major expansion Greymoor.
All content comes together under the name “The Black Heart of Skyrim,” which already indicates the direction of the story:
You will explore western Skyrim.
You will fight against an ancient evil that seeks to devour the souls of Skyrim.
Iconic locations will be featured, such as Solitude and Blackreach.
The events take place around 900 years before The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
The focus is on an ancient vampire lord leading an army of vampires, witches, and werewolves.
You can purchase Greymoor in different versions, including a Collector’s Edition.
This article is being updated continuously. The last update was on May 27, 2020. Some content and links regarding Greymoor were added.
Icecrown – In this, you delve into the storm of grief that sweeps over the sea.
Unholy Tomb – In this, you investigate an ancient burial site that has been excavated.
Additionally, there is a prologue quest with new story content for Greymoor.
What do we know about the other DLCs? So far, there is no information about the DLCs for the third and fourth quarters. More will be revealed in the live stream, likely during E3.
In the stream, there was only a hint that the last DLC is related to “The Reach.”
These are the contents of Greymoor, the Skyrim expansion
What are the biggest innovations in the chapter? In Greymoor, you travel to western Skyrim. There, you encounter many dangers, but also many new contents, including:
A dark main story and many eerie side quests that should contain a total of 30 hours of new storytelling.
The Storms of Grief – A group event in the open world.
Kynes Aegis, a trial for 12 players.
New dungeons and open-world dungeons.
The new antiquity system.
Additional content that is expected to be available for free to all players.
Developer Rich Lambert emphasized to MeinMMO that the new maps should feel familiar:
The main hub of the chapter will be located in “Solitude”, which is the huge, iconic city on the cliff with the blue palace. It should feel directly familiar.
We have even more places in the area that you know and love like Morthal, Dragonbridge, Shadowgreen; all these areas are there to be discovered.
What is Mythic Gear? With Greymoor, the new Mythic Gear is introduced. However, you can only wear one piece at a time. The equipment enhances the way you play.
For example, there is a piece of jewelry that gives a speed buff, even during combat. This buff will be stronger when you are not in combat. Another piece of equipment will be a heavy chest piece that restores Magicka.
The new Mythic Gear can only be earned through the antiquity system, which is also a new feature in Greymoor.
Creative Director Rich Lambert revealed some details about this to us from MeinMMO during the interview:
The Antiquity System is the biggest innovation since housing, having nothing to do with combat or quests. Lore is at the forefront.
To improve your skill, you must complete two tasks.
First, you have to find the locations where the items are hidden.
Secondly, you must dig them up. There will be minigames influenced by Minesweeper and Battleship.
The puzzles become more challenging with higher skill and better rewards, but can be repeated as many times as you like if you fail.
Rewards include new furniture, cosmetic items for your character, the new Mythic Gear, and even a mount at the end.
Screenshot of the new Antiquity System
Who is Greymoor worth it for?
A new chapter is the ideal moment to start with the MMORPG ESO. With the new DLC Harrowstorm, a whole new story begins, for which you do not necessarily need to know the previous chapters.
Additionally, there are game versions that include the old chapters along with the expansion, so returners and newcomers have immediate access to the most important content.
Is it worth starting for new players? With the release of the new chapter Greymoor, new players can also directly immerse themselves in the story. There will be a new tutorial and starting area right in Skyrim.
ESO generally has no level barriers, so entry is possible in all areas and at all times. Therefore, if you want to relive the world of TES5 Skyrim, you should give ESO a chance, as it can easily be experienced as a solo player.
“The Black Heart of Skyrim” – The Story of Greymoor
What is the story about? The story revolves around something evil that is rising in the depths of Skyrim. Along with the evil vampire lord, many dark and dangerous monsters awaken in Blackreach and threaten to plunge all of Tamriel into darkness.
How does it begin? You start your adventure by defending the besieged Nords while supernatural storms of grief appear in western Skyrim. Then you set out to explore the causes in western Skyrim.
How dark will Greymoor be? In the description of the entire content of “The Black Heart of Skyrim,” it is repeatedly emphasized how dark and grim the new story will be. The theme does not only refer to Blackreach, as Lambert revealed:
The Black Heart of Skyrim has many meanings. Yes, one of them is that you go into the dark underground, but it also helps describe the story.
This will be a much darker, gothic story than what we told compared to Elsweyr.
So you can look forward to a thrilling and very dark adventure in Skyrim. However, dragons do not play a major role there. Rich Lambert revealed to MeinMMO and GameStar in a joint interview that there will not be a Dovahkiin in this timeline.
The three new DLCs can be purchased for crowns in the shop corresponding to their release, or accessed via ESO+. The chapter Greymoor, however, must be purchased and can already be pre-ordered.
How much does Greymoor cost? You can pre-order Greymoor in the ESO store, on Steam, and in the Microsoft Store. Only PlayStation users currently have to wait for a corresponding offer.
The following versions can be purchased:
The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Standard Edition – 69.99 Euro
Digital The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Collector’s Edition – 89.99 Euro
Digital The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Upgrade – 39.99 Euro
Digital The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Collector’s Edition Upgrade – 54.99 Euro
Physical The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Collector’s Edition – Limited quantity available on Amazon – 129.99 Euro
A reward for pre-orders – The Festbreaker Warhorse
Standard and Collector’s Editions
What are the differences between the versions? The two versions with the name “Upgrade” contain only the expansions without the previous chapters. The Standard Edition and the Digital Collector’s Edition each also contain the previous chapters:
Morrowind
Summerset
Elsweyr
The two Digital Collector’s Editions contain the following in-game items:
Exclusive Companion: Death Hound
Exclusive Memento: Ball of Magnus
Exclusive Mount: Crypt Warden Death Hound
Exclusive Outfit Style: Swordthane
Exclusive Action Pack: Skyrim
What does the Physical Collector’s Edition contain? The Physical Collector’s Edition contains, in addition to the in-game items from the Digital Collector’s Edition, the following physical contents:
Vampire Lord statue
Set of four collector coins
Exclusive steelbook
Map of western Skyrim
One month of ESO Plus
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The contents of the Physical Collector’s Edition
Pre-order bonuses for Greymoor
What do pre-orderers receive? Anyone who buys Greymoor in advance will also receive rewards. It does not matter which version you choose. The rewards include:
Jarllook (costume)
Victim-bag mammoth as a companion
Crown preview box: Nightfall
Treasure maps for western Skyrim
Jarl crown (decoration)
Two crown scrolls of learning
Additionally, there is a new Festbreaker Warhorse as an instant reward as soon as Greymoor is pre-ordered.
The reward for pre-orderers
The system requirements
Minimum
Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 540 or AMD A6-3620
Memory: 3 GB
Storage Space: 85 GB
Graphics Card: Direct X 11 compatible graphics card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 460 / AMD Radeon™ 6850)
Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
Broadband internet connection
Recommended
Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
Memory: 8 GB
Storage Space: 85 GB
Graphics Card: Direct X 11 compatible graphics card with 2GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7850) or better
Another major event for gamers is canceled in 2020. BlizzCon 2020 has been canceled, something new will probably come next year.
The current “Corona situation” continues to hold the world’s countries in a chokehold, albeit in varying degrees, even after several months. Various measures worldwide ensure that large events like gaming fairs look rather bleak.
Blizzard has also considered whether a BlizzCon in November makes any sense at all. They have now come to the conclusion: No, there will not be a BlizzCon 2020.
What was said? In an official statement, Saralyn Smith, the Executive Producer of BlizzCon, announced that there will be no BlizzCon in 2020. She justifies the decision like this:
(…) We had many discussions about what hosting an event might look like in light of all the necessary health and safety measures. We also discussed various paths we could take and how each of those could be complicated by changes to national and local guidelines in the coming months.
Ultimately, after weighing our options, we came to the difficult decision not to hold a BlizzCon this year.
Online alternative to BlizzCon?
What is coming instead? In the same post, Saralyn Smith talked about a possible alternative. Internally, there are initial considerations and rough plans for an alternative event that would take place completely online.
However, since this is uncharted territory for the organizers of BlizzCon and requires a lot of lead time, it would most likely take place no earlier than early 2021. By then, the next major release, namely that of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, will already have happened. However, there could be information about Diablo IV or Overwatch 2 there.
Does this also have advantages? Definitely. BlizzCon has traditionally been at the beginning of November and thus a more or less fixed date. A digital event could allow Blizzard to schedule it for a time when there are truly many exciting things to report and present. That could significantly increase the value of the alternative event.
More information on this will be available in the coming months when Blizzard further develops these plans. However, anyone who was looking forward to a BlizzCon in November – whether live on-site or comfortably at home in front of the computer – is left empty-handed.
Do you think it’s good that Blizzard is skipping BlizzCon? Or do you think by then the entire “Corona incident” will be long gone?
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A new update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD Warzone was released today, May 26. This once again changes the playlist, kicking out several modes and adding new ones. Among the new modes are two fan favorites.
What kind of update is this? In today’s playlist update, many of the game modes that have been available in recent days and that will be playable for the next while are changing. Especially the multiplayer modes of Modern Warfare are getting more content:
These modes are particularly popular: The reactions to the playlist update have been largely positive so far. Players on Twitter especially like Shipment 24/7 and Shoot House 24/7. From Friday, there will be double XP and CoD is worthwhile in the last days of Season 3.
Both maps are considered particularly fast-paced, as many players encounter each other in a relatively small area. This sometimes leads to annoying spawns right next to enemies, but also to heated close-quarter battles and occasionally quite bizarre scenes, where players lose hard-earned killstreaks unused.
This is what the new playlist looks like in multiplayer.
Today, on May 26th, it is time for the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2 This brings new weekly challenges, Nightfall Strikes, and a fresh Flashpoint for players. But what else is there for the Guardians to do?
What is currently happening in Destiny 2? The new Destiny week is taking it a bit easier and gives the Guardians a chance to engage with still open activities. Now is the perfect time to engage with the quest “The Lie”.
This week’s current Flashpoint can be found on Mars.
Petra Venj can currently be found in the Rheasilvia area of the Dreaming City. Here, the maximum curse level (3) is active. Also, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.
Petra Venj can be found in the Rheasilvia area
These are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 10 of Destiny 2
This is how Powerful Loot is structured in Destiny 2: Powerful Loot comes in several tiers that provide you different power boosts. Accordingly, higher tiers provide higher power boosts.
Tier 1 (up to +3 above current power level)
Tier 2 (up to +4 above current power level)
Tier 3 (up to +5 above current power level)
Pinnacle Gear (+5 or more above the power level. The only gear that goes over 1000 and up to a maximum of 1010)
For your information: Power levels gained through the seasonal artifact are not taken into account when calculating the power levels of your drops. Here, the average of the gear and weapons is decisive.
Sources for Powerful Loot in Season 10:
Tier 1:
Weekly Flashpoint
Primus Engrams
Gunsmith Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
weekly story mission: Luna’s Call from Eris
Complete 3 Nightmare Hunts
Zavala’s Strike Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Complete 5 Nightfall: The Trial by Fire. Higher difficulty levels grant greater progress
Crucible for 4 matches in a rotation playlist
Shaxx’s Crucible Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Gambit Bounties from the Drifter – Complete 8 of his bounties
Every complete rank-up in Gambit or in the Crucible
Tier 3:
Seraph Bunker
Trials of Osiris
Pinnacle Gear:
Raid “Garden of Salvation”
Nightfall: The Trial by Fire with a team score of 100,000 or more
Nightmare Hunt (Grandmaster)
Dungeon (Pit of Heresy)
Trials of Osiris
Level up the Seraph Bunker to level 7
Since update 2.8.1 former powerful rewards have been promoted to Pinnacle Gear. This includes:
Crucible for 4 matches in a core playlist
Complete 3 Vanguard Strikes
Clan reward from Hawthorne
Finish 3 matches in Gambit or Gambit Prime
What does Tess Everis offer this week?
Glimmer Highlights of the Eververses
These are the Glimmer highlights of this week:
The exotic emote “Felinity Art”
The exotic emote “One More!”
The exotic Sparrow “Exuberant Splendor”
The exotic weapon ornament for Perfected Breakthrough “Whimsical Pain”
The exotic weapon ornament for Lord of Wolves “No Splice No Price”
The exotic Ghost Shell “Nucleus Shell”
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In Pokémon GO, two features are soon to help integrate the real world more into the game. Trainers are expected to assist in implementing one of the ideas.
Buddies become more real: As announced by Niantic, they have continued to work on the AR features in Pokémon GO. This especially concerns your buddy Pokémon: When you take a snapshot of your buddy, your camera captures the Pokémon using augmented reality as if it were in the real world.
So far, the animated monster remains largely unaffected by real objects. This should change: Through “Reality Blending,” your buddies should be able to disappear behind objects. For instance, a Bulbasaur could hide behind a tree, or you might suddenly find a Squirtle behind your refrigerator. It should look something like this:
The animations should adapt to the environment Source: Pokemon Go Live
The new feature will initially be tested on a few devices. A small random group of trainers will be selected for this purpose. This is currently only possible on Android devices: Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy S10, Google Pixel 3, and Google Pixel 4.
Trainers are to scan PokéStops
This is the second AR feature: In addition to improved buddies, developers are currently working on a 3D map for PokéStops and Gyms. These should also apparently be integrated into AR.
To this end, Niantic is launching a feature called “PokéStop Scan,” which level-40 players are supposed to receive in June before more trainers gain access. A similar process is in place for submitting PokéStops. Players will be expected to make videos of PokéStops and Gyms from as many angles as possible.
Trainers are to make videos of Stops and Gyms
This way, Niantic can create a 3D map of Gyms and Stops. Personal data will not be collected, and faces or license plates will automatically be blurred out.
With the new features, they aim to create more “exciting opportunities to interact with the world,” according to the developers.
Whether there will be any form of reward for participation remains open for now. However, soon players will be able to secure the legendary Pokémon Reshiram in raids. And that should be quite worthwhile.
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Today, on May 26, the new episode “No Mercy” was released in Guild Wars 2. MeinMMO author Alexander Leitsch was able to play it in advance with the developers. He is thrilled about the episode because it is truly brutal.
What kind of update is this? The new episode “No Mercy” continues the story of the Icebrood Saga. It is available for about 3 months for free and brings a host of new content, including:
This update offers what players are accustomed to from previous episodes.
But “No Mercy” differs from other updates. The new map brings features from World vs. World into PvE for the first time. The civil war among the Charr escalates, and things get quite brutal at times. Even beloved characters suddenly stand against me.
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What happens on the map? The new map “Mistwood Coast” is completely geared towards war. There are a total of 9 zones, one of which represents our base, while 7 others can be conquered by us. Only in the middle is a neutral zone with calm fauna.
The meta-event is entirely about dominance on the map:
From the Umbral Cave, players launch a campaign against the camps of the Charr Overlords. This is the new alliance of the Charr that takes up arms against our four known legions.
They spread out over 2 “lanes”, one team goes left through the forest along with the Ash and Flame Legion, while another team goes right over the beach alongside Iron and Blood.
The objective is to conquer 4 outposts of the Charr.
In the fifth and final area, the finale of the meta-event will take place, provided all other areas are controlled.
The special thing about the map-wide event is that the outposts are constantly under attack. Sometimes Charr appear for recapture, and sometimes there are airstrikes. You can also be pushed back in progress if an outpost is lost.
The new map, divided into 9 zones. Blue is controlled by the players, red belongs to the Charr.
The sieges: For the war atmosphere, I use siege weapons from WvW on the map such as battering rams, ballistae, or arrow carts. These can be built and purchased using Charr supplies, the currency of the map.
The currency can be obtained through:
Mining nodes (also for the home instance)
Event rewards
and as random drops.
Friends become enemies: The war on the map is a civil war of the Charr. Some familiar faces from the allied legions have defected to Bangar Bloodfist, the former leader of the Blood Legion.
The Charr in Guild Wars 2 are currently in a civil war.
A special moment: If I succeed in the meta-event, I can first go hunt champions on the map, similar to Dragonfall.
However, after a timer expires, a special spectacle occurs: With the help of airstrikes, the enemy Charr retake the entire map. This is accompanied by the howling of sirens and many explosions.
About the Author: Alexander Leitsch is responsible for MMORPGs at MeinMMO. In Guild Wars 2, he has already spent over 7,700 hours of gameplay.
From 2013 until early 2020, he was also responsible for the GW2 fansite Guildnews.de.
The civil war is a challenge, even for the commander
At this point, we would like to briefly summarize what has happened so far and how the entry into the episode proceeds. We won’t reveal anything about further content and possible twists.
What happens in the story? I am summoned to the camp of the Charr because there is a problem: deserters. Many supporters of the allied legions wonder if Bangar is not the better leader.
The Charr boasts a victory over the dragon champion Drakkar, one that I actually achieved. At the same time, his apparent goal of fighting the Elder Dragon Jormag seems more impressive than the waiting attitude of my allies and me.
Accordingly, Bangar’s troops have grown significantly, and his army is advancing further and further. Now it’s up to me to turn the tide.
Bangar Bloodfist, the current enemy of the Icebrood Saga.
Upon arriving at the Charr camp, I should help restore morale. But upon my arrival, the Iron Legion immediately executes 3 deserters. Not a good starting point for restoring morale.
At least some humans pledge allegiance to the alliance with the Charr and send reinforcements. Two familiar faces reappear: Kasmeer Meade and Logan Thackeray.
Deserters, war, fear, and the senseless dying of the Charr preoccupy me throughout the episode. Even I find myself facing a questionable decision in the course of the story:
How far am I allowed to go in war?
Mastery brings new PvE skills
What does the mastery of the episode bring? Through the new masteries, each player receives two special skills that can only be used in PvE:
The Electromagnetic Pulse deals damage, stuns enemies for 2 seconds, and slows them for 5 seconds. It can hit up to 10 targets.
The Remote Detonated Charge can be placed and triggered when an enemy steps on it. It deals damage and burning, and also throws targets up. Here too, 10 targets will be hit.
The skills come with 3, or 5 uses for the explosive charge from the “Special Action” slot. You can obtain them for 10 War Supplies each at way stations.
The cool thing about it is: You can purchase a portable way station from the vendor for 25 War Supplies. With this, you can use the skill on other maps as well. However, each way station can only be set up once, but it can be used by all players.
These are the three masteries.
Many rewards round off the episode
What rewards are there? As a reward for the meta-success, you can earn the new emote /playdead. In this, your character dramatically falls to the ground. The developers told me that there are some interesting interactions with this emote.
However, how exactly these interactions look is something the players should find out for themselves.
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In the episode, you can also earn two new weapon sets:
The Tengu weapons
The Stormcaller weapons
Both also have a collection with corresponding rewards and achievement points.
Gallery of the Tengu weapons:
Axe
Dagger
Torch
Focus
Rifle
Greatsword
Hammer
Horn
Shortbow
Longbow
Pistol
Shield
Sword
Staff
Mace
Scepter
Gallery of the Stormcaller weapons:
Axe
Dagger
Torch
Focus
Rifle
Greatsword
Hammer
Horn
Shortbow
Longbow
Pistol
Shield
Greatsword
Staff
Mace
Scepter
Additionally, you can earn new backpacks appropriate to the legions, new Charr war masks, and two exclusive weapon skins in the episode.
Furthermore, there are 4 pieces of the Ceremonial Bear Armor, which you already know from a screenshot from the developers.
The Ceremonial Bear Armor from the official screenshot.
One of the best episodes of the Living World ever
Is the new episode worth it? “No Mercy” is an interesting episode that brings many story highlights and interesting twists. The truly well-designed map offers what many have wished for since HoT: a cross-map event that requires coordination from players.
Although I still don’t know how difficult the event will actually be or whether players will find ways to bypass the map mechanics as effectively as possible. But during the first playtest, it felt like there was finally a challenge again. Added to that is the overall setting and the use of siege weapons. These are all things I have always wanted for a map.
The episode is rounded off by the new assault mission associated with the final battle of the meta-event, as well as many rewards I can earn.
I am very much looking forward to enjoying the episode again in all its brutality and experiencing the meta-event with many players.
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After the update 12.61, data miners found a legendary Fortnite skin that is set to be released soon. This provides hints as to how the live event of Season 2 might unfold.
What kind of skin is it? Today, on May 26, 2020, update 12.61 was released. In the files of Fortnite, data miners were able to find a legendary skin that is set to be released soon.
This skin has a ball as a head, very reminiscent of the doomsday device seen in Midas’s office. The skin could play a crucial role in the live event of Season 2 taking place on May 30.
This is what the leaked skin looks like:
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However, it’s not just the appearance of the legendary skin that causes speculation, but also the labels of the items. “Conquer the Storm” and “Wherever the Wind Blows” are the lines.
Could a hurricane cause the flooding?
How could the live event unfold according to the hints? The leaked skin provides hints of a storm and wind. This indicates a hurricane that could hit the island.
Around the agency, one can find 5 items that contain a purple substance inside. This resembles the storm that every Fortnite player knows from the rounds. Perhaps the energies for the upcoming storm are stored there.
A leaked loading screen shows even more hints about the story of Midas, the leader of the agents. It shows him looking at a suit that resembles the new skin.
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Looking closely at the image, there is a reflected face that looks like the woman whose picture is found in Midas’s office. Could this be his daughter, wife, or sister?
Perhaps Midas will wear the suit and summon a hurricane with the doomsday device that will flood the island. After all, all hints and leaks point to the fact that the map of Season 3 is completely flooded.
The hints lead to theories that the live event could be huge, especially if natural disasters are involved. How the event will unfold remains a surprise that hopefully all players can experience live.
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With the i9 10900K, Intel has released a processor that is set to succeed the i9 9900K. We show you how well the CPU performs in initial tests and present benchmarks. Additionally, there is the strongest competitor to the i9 10900K: the Ryzen 9 3900X.
Since the end of May, the latest processors of Intel’s tenth generation have been available. For many gamers, the i9 10900K is particularly relevant. This CPU is the successor to the very successful i9-9900K.
There are now also the first tests of Intel’s new i9 10900K. We introduce you to the new CPU and look at how well it performs in current tests and what alternatives are available:
All information about socket, price, and power consumption
Important facts and technical specifications
i9 10900K compared to Core i9 10900K, Core i9 9900K, Core i7 8700K, and Ryzen 9 3900X
What do the first reviews say about the Core i9 10900K?
The best alternatives up to 250 and up to 600 Euros
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i9 10900K: All important information about socket, wattage, and price
What is the i9-10900K? It is the latest processor from Intel, released in mid-May 2020. It belongs to the 10th generation of Intel processors. With its 10 cores and 20 threads, its strongest competitor is AMD’s Ryzen 9 3900X.
What socket does the i9-10900K use? Intel uses the new LGA-1200 socket for its new CPU. This socket replaces the previous LGA 1151, which has been in use for the last four CPU generations.
What do I need to consider when buying? This means that anyone wanting to buy a Core i9-10900K will definitely need a new motherboard that supports the corresponding socket. Existing motherboards will no longer work.
How future-proof the socket is still remains unknown: According to Notebookcheck, the LGA-1200 could be replaced by an LGA 1700 socket in 2021.
What does the new processor cost? The prices for the i9 10900K with ten cores start at 590 Euros and go up to nearly 1000 Euros.
In comparison, the predecessor CPU, the i9 9900K, costs only 535 Euros, which is not much less.
The prices for AMD’s Ryzen 9 3900X start at 430 Euros
How much power does the i9 10900K need? On paper, the new CPU requires 125 watts. However, under full load, the processor can consume well over 400 watts. Therefore, you need a suitably powerful power supply.
How is the gaming performance? The benchmarks show what many testers attest to Intel’s new CPU: In pure gaming performance, the i9 10900K still stands unchallenged at the top of the CPUs:
i9 10900K vs 3900X: In comparison, the i9 10900K delivers almost 20 fps more than the Ryzen 9 3900X.
10900K vs 9900K: Intel’s latest CPU barely surpasses the older model from 2019 by around 5 fps.
10900K vs 8700K: The difference to the Core i7 from 2017 provides the i9 10900K with 13 fps more.
i9 10900K performance in general applications
Cinebench i9 10900K application benchmark
How is the multi-threading performance? In Cinebench R15, the strength of the Ryzen CPU is evident, as it benefits from better-utilized cores in the Cinebench benchmark.
Here, the Ryzen 9 3900X is clearly ahead with 3058 points compared to the Core i9 10900K, which scores 2654 points.
This difference is also due to the number of cores: While the Core i9 provides 10 cores with 20 threads, the Ryzen 9 comes with 12 cores and a total of 24 threads.
First tests of the i9 10900K – What do the first reviews say?
How does Intel’s new CPU perform in tests? And how does it fare against AMD’s direct competition?
There are now initial tests regarding the Core i9 10900K from Intel. In the following, we have summarized results for you.
What is the overall impression of the Core i9 10900K? All tests consider Intel’s new CPU to be one of the fastest processors currently available. This also applies particularly to the gaming sector: Here, Intel’s new CPU once again stands unchallenged at the top.
Also, in other respects, all testers agree: AMD has managed to establish a true alternative to Intel processors with Ryzen in recent months. Compared to Ryzen, Intel can scarcely justify the high price, as the alternatives simply offer better value for money.
Computerbase – The biggest problem with the i9-10900K is Ryzen
For the testers at Computerbase, Intel’s new Core i9-10900K has a major problem, and that is Ryzen. Because AMD’s Ryzen processors offer almost the same performance, but for less money and lower consumption. The testers write:
12 cores from AMD cost only 430 Euros in the form of the Ryzen 9 3900X, which is 150 Euros less than the Intel Core i9-10900K. More performance and lower consumption — nothing speaks for Intel. Only in gaming does Intel still remain the benchmark. However, the progress Comet Lake-S offers is minimal at the top. Core i9-9900K(S) owners will find no compelling reason to switch when it comes to gaming.
GameStar – very fast CPU, but strong competition with Ryzen
The testers at GameStar note in their tests that the i9 10900K has nothing to fear in terms of gaming competition: Here, Intel’s latest CPU is unbeatable at the top.
In terms of multi-threading, however, the strong competition from AMD shows. Here, the combination of high core count and performance at a fair price presents a true alternative:
The Core i9 10900K [is] once again a very, very fast CPU. On the other hand, the contrast to AMD’s steady progress with the Zen architecture and the very good mix of high core count and performance at a fair price is hard to overlook. (…) However, I am still very glad that AMD has succeeded so well in establishing a true alternative to Intel processors. And the release of the Core i9 10900K changes nothing in that regard.
Hardwareluxx – Crown in gaming, but no chance against Ryzen in multi-threading
For Hardwareluxx, the Core i9-10900K is still the strongest CPU in gaming. However, as soon as it comes to multi-threading, Intel’s CPU quickly falls short. The testers see great potential in overclocking — provided there is appropriate cooling:
The Core i9-10900K retains the crown in gaming but cannot keep up with Ryzen processors with many cores when those cores need to be utilized.
One point can still be in favor of the Core i9-10900K: It still offers potential for overclocking. While the single-core clock will hardly be pushed much higher than 5.3 GHz, there is still some headroom for all-core turbo — given the right cooling. In any case, the interested buyer can still have some fun here.
igorslab – fast, but power-hungry and outdated technology
According to igorslab, Intel’s CPU is extremely fast and delivers very high performance. In terms of gaming, Intel’s CPU is still “the benchmark. That’s something to acknowledge without envy.”
However, the CPU also demands a corresponding amount of power. The testers also criticize the lack of PCIe 4.0 support. Overall, buyers are better off with an 8-core or a Ryzen CPU:
You can certainly find the Intel Core i9-10900K even appealing if you want to squeeze out the last bit of performance from your setup and if the PCIe 3.0 environment doesn’t deter you. Since the Z490 infrastructure is not much more modern than the production process, it is, however, anything but inexpensive. You can certainly enjoy the Core i9-10900K for a long time, with your local or regional power provider as a free rider. Those who prefer to go solo should consider an 8-core or a Ryzen.
Techradar.com – Worthy successor for i9-9900K, if it weren’t for Ryzen 4000
The testers at Techradar see the Core i9-9900K as a worthy successor to the i9-9900K from 2019. However, with the possible release of Ryzen 4000 and the lack of PCIe 4.0 support, there is no reason to buy Intel’s latest offering:
The Intel Core i9-10900K would be a worthy successor to the Core i9-9900K in 2019, but as the AMD Ryzen 4000 series is rapidly approaching, it makes no sense to use a high-end platform that falls behind in raw performance and lacks PCIe 4.0 support.
i9 10900K or 3900X? Who should buy Intel’s new CPU?
Our colleagues at GameStar explain that there are hardly any reasons to buy the i9 10900K at this time:
Should I buy the i9 10900K or 3900X? For pure gaming systems, the high price for the i9 is not worth it, because both Intel’s own Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs pose competition to the new processor, and the significantly cheaper AMD models also stand out.
The high costs only make sense if you absolutely want the fastest desktop CPU from Intel. Additionally, you will definitely need a new motherboard.
If you prefer applications and thus multi-threading, the Ryzen 9 3900X is hard to pass up, as it offers two more cores and is also 100 Euros cheaper. In terms of price-performance ratio, AMD still has the upper hand. Additionally, Ryzen offers you the much more modern architecture and PCIe 4.0 support.
What are the advantages of the Intel i9 10900K?
high all-core boost of 4.9 GHz
fastest top CPU in terms of gaming performance
What are the advantages of the Ryzen 3900X?
cheaper price
more cores
significantly ahead in multi-threading compared to the i9 10900K
PCIe 4.0, the i9 10900K only supports PCIe 3.0
more modern manufacturing
lower power consumption (in watts) than the i9 10900K
i9 10900K alternatives: Best processor up to 250 Euros in the mid-range
In the mid-range, both the Core i5-9400F from Intel and the Ryzen 5 3600 from AMD are recommended. Both processors are priced between 150 and 200 Euros and offer more than enough performance for most gamers.
Both processors handle all everyday tasks effortlessly, and you will have no issues in games either. However, if you rely on hardware-intensive applications or prefer to render videos, there are faster alternatives available.
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i9 10900K alternatives: Best processor up to 600 Euros in the high-end range
If you are looking for a high-end processor with high clock rates and excellent gaming performance, you should consider the i9 9900K: The Core i9 9900K from Intel offers slightly less performance than the new 10900K processor, but you don’t need a new motherboard if you already have an Intel processor. This way, you can save several hundred Euros comfortably.
In the high-end area, the i9 9900K and i9 10900K are still at the top, but for a pure gaming PC, you don’t need that power, as processors like the Core i5-9400F and Ryzen 5 3600 are perfectly sufficient.
The alternative from AMD is the Ryzen 9 3900X. The AMD CPU offers similarly high performance as Intel’s i9 processors but provides more cores and shows its true strength particularly in multi-threading. If you rely heavily on many applications or render videos, go for Ryzen.
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Shirley Curry has been posting videos on her YouTube channel for years. The focus is on the game The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. In her latest video, however, she reveals that she will be scaling back in the future. The reason is the know-it-all comments on her videos and her health situation.
Update 4:50 PM: Shirley Curry has since commented on Twitter regarding messages about her situation. She emphasized that while there were negative comments, it was not an “onslaught” of comments, as some media outlets have titled.
Who is the “Skyrim Grandma”? The now 84-year-old Let’s Player Shirley Curry released her first video on September 18, 2015. This first episode has now been viewed over 2 million times.
The “Skyrim Grandma” currently has over 830,000 subscribers on YouTube and has released over 1,200 videos.
Viewers appreciate her for her calm demeanor and the role-playing aspect in her videos. In her honor, an NPC has even been created in a mod that can be installed for Skyrim, as our colleagues from GameStar have reported. She is also set to become an NPC in TES6.
What has happened now? In a new vlog released in early May, she shares rather sad news. Instead of providing nearly daily new content, she is taking a break and will publish less content in the future.
The reason is the know-it-all comments posted under her videos. But she is also disappointed with the general viewer behavior.
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“I have been playing Skyrim for years, I know the mechanics of the game”
What is the big problem? Shirley Curry revealed in the video that she is mainly annoyed by the comments that constantly try to explain to her how Skyrim works and what she could do better:
I have been playing Skyrim for years, I know the interface, I know the different mechanics of the game, I don’t need to be constantly reminded.
Curry tries to highlight the role-playing aspect in her videos. She doesn’t want to rush through the content or engage in min-maxing. She simply enjoys experiencing the content her way.
Additionally, there are comments that recommend new or better games to her. She is also dissatisfied with these:
I look at all games. I am a gamer. If I wanted to play those games, I would play them. And if I say no to someone, that’s a simple answer, easy to understand.
But these comments have currently ruined her fun. That’s why she plans not to respond to such statements in the future:
I know I shouldn’t let these things stress me, but they do. From now on, I will respond to very, very few comments. I will just delete a lot of comments.
Skyrim, one of the most famous role-playing games. Shirley Curry particularly fell in love with this game.
What else bothers her? In addition to the know-it-all comments, the Skyrim Grandma has a problem with viewer behavior. Although she has over 830,000 subscribers, most videos are only watched by a few thousand.
She doesn’t understand why so many people follow her when they are not interested in the content. And she is also surprised why many viewers drop out of her videos after just 4 to 5 minutes.
The numbers, says Shirley Curry, are generally indifferent to her. But those who do not want to watch her content should not follow her. She is stressed by the fact that she tells a compelling, cohesive story that then doesn’t interest anyone.
The “Skyrim Grandma” has been releasing a video almost daily for a long time, lasting between 20 and 40 minutes.
An insight into Shirley Curry’s video history on YouTube.
How much is the situation affecting her? Right at the beginning of the video, the YouTuber reveals that she is not in good health:
My health is not so good. My blood pressure is high, and my stress level is significantly too high. And I need to regain control over that.
Even the fun of playing suffers under the current situation:
I am not happy. I play to have fun. And if I am not having fun, I shouldn’t be playing.
That’s why she has taken a break for now. The vlog from May 2 is currently the last video that Shirley Curry has released. But she is doing well, and she continues to share a Skyrim screenshot on her Twitter account daily.
Hamako Mori has been a passionate gamer since 1981.
The tentacle monster Cthulhu will be playable in the MOBA SMITE. The developers are breaking a tradition – and this opens up many new possibilities.
One of the few MOBAs that can still hold its ground after years is SMITE. This is due to several reasons. On the one hand, SMITE has an unusual perspective for MOBAs, which is close to the action, and on the other hand, SMITE features a pretty cool selection of playable characters based on gods from real religions and myths.
However, SMITE is now breaking with its tradition and is delving deeper into the realm of fantasy.
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Who is Cthulhu? Cthulhu is one of the “Great Old Ones” and originates from the extensive mythos of horror writer H.P. Lovecraft. He is described as a massive monster with countless tentacles, sleeping somewhere in the depths of the oceans. Even in dreams, he exerts his influence on the world and creates cultists who yearn for his awakening. His appearance is said to be so horrific that it instantly drives even a stable mind into madness.
By the way, Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos has also inspired other games – in World of Warcraft, the “Old Gods” are also based on the Cthulhu mythos.
What can Cthulhu do in SMITE? The exact kit of Cthulhu is still unknown. However, he will be a Guardian, meaning a magical tank who can also deal solid damage. A few details have already been revealed, so he can:
Drive opposing gods insane and create new acoustic and optical confusions.
“Break” the minds of crazed gods to become permanently stronger for the rest of the match.
Additionally, he is said to be the largest playable god yet, though not as long as the World Serpent Jormungandr. During his ultimate, he will grow even larger to emphasize his monumental presence.
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Cortyn from MeinMMO says: To be honest, I haven’t played SMITE in a while and haven’t started it. But the announcement of Cthulhu has reignited my enthusiasm, so I want to dive back into the world of SMITE to play Cthulhu as soon as possible. No wonder, the stories surrounding the Cthulhu mythos are timeless and still great horror literature today. If playing Cthulhu is only half as cool as he sounds right now, he could become my new “main god”…
Although SMITE has strayed a bit from the “strictly mythological” path before and introduced characters like Baba Yaga, with Cthulhu a whole new chapter is being opened. And this opens up many new, cool possibilities.
What do you think about Cthulhu in SMITE? Is it cool that the developers are incorporating more fantasy? Or is this the wrong direction?
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The 27-year-old German motorsport professional Daniel Abt finished third in a virtual Formula E race. The problem: He didn’t drive himself, but hired a gamer to compete for him. This was discovered.
This is the situation: Formula E is a racing series for cars with electric motors. Normally, they race on city circuits. However, due to the current situation with the novel coronavirus, the actual races on-site have been suspended, and a virtual racing series “Race at Home” is being held instead.
The fifth race of this series took place on the virtual course of Berlin-Tempelhof.
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The German driver Daniel Abt achieved third place on the course – actually a great performance. Abt is not only a racing driver but also runs YouTube channels and presents himself on Instagram as someone who also enjoys racing from home.
This is the problem: As was revealed later, Daniel Abt was not at home driving his virtual race car; it was taken over by a gamer for him, the Austrian e-sports professional Lorenz Hörzing.
The second-place finisher of the race, Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne, expressed doubts after the race about whether Daniel Abt really drove himself:
Abt had turned off the video camera during an interview
furthermore, the driver hid his face during the race behind a microphone arm – that was probably too conspicuous and looked somewhat ridiculous
The microphone arm was particularly poorly positioned to cover the face. (Source: YouTube)
This is the consequence: Daniel Abt was disqualified, lost all his points from the series, and was forced to donate nearly €10,000 to a charity organization.
Hörzing, the e-sports professional, was also disqualified in his class at the “Race at Home” challenge.
This is what the driver says: Abt apologizes for his act. He says he “didn’t take it as seriously as he should have.”
He is particularly sorry because a lot of work went into the project. Abt is aware that his violation now has a bitter aftertaste, but it was never done maliciously.
Audi fires Daniel Abt
Update 16:19: Audi published a statement on Tuesday afternoon. The statement says that integrity, transparency, and constant adherence to the rules are important for Audi, and this applies to all areas of the brand.
Therefore, they have decided to suspend Daniel Abt with immediate effect (via the-race).
Abt announced on Twitter that he would give a statement of his own at 6 PM.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone offer numerous perks that you can equip in your loadouts. However, one of them is now stronger than you might think: KRD (Eng. EOD). MeinMMO explains why it is so good.
What is KRD? The perk KRD (short for: Explosive Ordnance Disposal) is a perk in the first extra slot (blue). It reduces the damage you take from explosive weapons and explosions. The only exceptions are killstreaks, which always deal full damage.
As a perk in the blue slot, it shares the selection with important extras like Cold-Blooded and Looting. Until now, Cold-Blooded has been the perk that many players preferred to use.
However, that could change now. After several adjustments, most recently in the massive mid-season update on May 19, the KRD perk could become the strongest in its category. We’ll show you why this is the case.
The KRD perk in Modern Warfare.
KRD – The strongest perk in its slot?
This is what KRD does: The effect of KRD is divided into two different instances:
in the first instance, KRD limits the maximum damage you can take from explosives to 80
in the second instance, it reduces the damage you generally take from explosives by about 15% (about 40% in Warzone)
This only applies to pure explosive damage. Direct hits from a rocket launcher are not reduced and will kill you instantly even with KRD.
They can now kill players if they hit just a piece nearby – in Warzone even with 3 armor plates. This leads to more and more players using them. However, KRD significantly reduces the effectiveness of rockets. With the perk, you will only be killed by direct hits.
Additionally, KRD even reduces the damage you take from Molotovs. The CoD expert and YouTuber TheXclusiveAce has found that with KRD, you can survive about two seconds longer if hit directly and can stay in the fire for two “ticks” longer. We’ve embedded his analysis video for you here:
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The strengths mentioned above mainly refer to the various multiplayer modes of Modern Warfare, but in the battle royale mode Warzone, KRD may have an even stronger effect.
On the one hand, the reduction is stronger (around 40% instead of 15%). On the other hand, opponents always need at least three rockets to kill you, unless they hit directly.
The first explosive damage you take can at most take away your armor. It doesn’t matter if you are wearing one, two, or three armor plates.
If a rocket lands next to you, your armor will be taken away first. After the second hit, your health points will drop to 20, and only the third rocket can kill you, provided you don’t take damage from other sources.
KRD vs. Cold-Blooded – Which is stronger?
So far, the perk Cold-Blooded has been the favorite for the loadouts of most players. This is because thermal optics were particularly popular in Warzone for a long time – especially on sniper rifles.
Cold-Blooded prevents you from glowing brightly in the thermal sight and appearing to the opponent like a torch. However, fewer sniper rifles are being used nowadays, and more rocket launchers.
Ace believes that KRD will replace Cold-Blooded and he himself is already using only this perk in his loadouts. He thinks that the current meta is changing at least in Warzone and that KRD will take the place of Cold-Blooded in the short to medium term.
The Cold-Blooded perk has been very popular so far.
As much as KRD was an underestimated perk until now, full metal jackets for weapons are actually overrated. Full metal jackets (short: FMJ) are a popular extra for many players’ weapon setups. However, they are not as strong as many think. We have explained in our article, how strong full metal jackets really are.
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The operator Ronin in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is based on an American YouTuber. With this background, many players wish for similar characters in Season 4.
This is Ronin: The operator appeared at the beginning of Season 3 and seemed familiar to some players. He resembles Tu Lam, who runs a YouTube channel focused on military topics. He also has a security company named “Ronin Tactics” and is a Special Forces veteran.
He fits well into the picture of Modern Warfare, which is brutally realistic and likes to take inspiration from real personalities without naming them directly.
This is Tu Lam – the operator Ronin is based on him
This is what is desired: Now the start of Season 4 of Modern Warfare is approaching, and players are hoping for another operator they recognize from real life. On reddit, they have already made some suggestions.
Operators that would fit in Modern Warfare
This is how it has been approached so far: The operators in Modern Warfare have been realistically portrayed. One can easily imagine that the characters played there are actually in combat.
It can be assumed that upcoming operators will be similar. If one takes real individuals as an example, they should be experts in military affairs.
The following individuals are mentioned: The thread on reddit features a picture of the YouTuber Matt Carriker. He runs the channel “DemolitionRanch” and shows various experiments with firearms. He is not a Special Forces member, but has extensive knowledge of firearms and is quite well known globally with 8.4 million subscribers.
The YouTuber Matt Carriker deals a lot with weapons in his videos. Source: YouTube
Another person mentioned is Travis Haley. He is a military veteran and shares various tips and tricks about firearms on his YouTube channel “HaleyStrategic“. He fits the profile of Tu Lam better, who has a similar background.
A similar request is for an operator based on Garand Thumb. The soldier, whose real name is Michael Jones, is still active and entertains his community on YouTube with funny clips but also with serious videos about gear and weapons.
What about well-known streamers? If Modern Warfare stays true to its realistic representation, then we probably won’t see well-known streamers like Nadeshot or DrDisrespect. They don’t fit the image of the dangerous-looking operators.
In Destiny 2, a new quest is now live – The Lie. The final reward is the legendary shotgun Felwinter’s Lie – an iconic returner from Destiny 1. We show you what the complete quest for this weapon looks like and what the new Felwinter’s Lie is all about.
New quest is live: The ongoing Season 10 has exhausted its roadmap content and other communicated content with the end of the Guardian Games. However, with the weekly reset on May 12, a new quest – The Lie – surprisingly went live in Destiny 2. The leaks have proven true.
However, Bungie has since fixed that – with Update 2.8.1.3, the quest is now completely playable without issues.
But what can players expect after the controversial first step? How does the quest continue? And what’s the effort for? You will now find out here.
Felwinter’s Lie
The Lie – Here’s how the quest goes
Getting “The Lie” quest: The quest is available from Ana Bray on Mars. Visit the Braytech Futurescape area and just talk to her.
Ana Bray
Step 1 – Warmind Evaluation: The Warmind Rasputin, our (hopefully) ally in the fight against the falling power and the darkness, wants to get a better picture of the Guardians. Therefore, we are to help him build a defense network.
As a community, we needed to achieve 9 million public event completions by Guardians at three locations – each with 3 million events in:
the EDZ on Earth
on the Moon
on Io.
Each Guardian in a successfully completed event counts as a completion. So if 5 Guardians complete an event, that’s counted as 5 completions.
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By the way, “normal public events” do not count towards progress. Guardians must complete the Seraph Tower events from Season 10 for this. Bungie clarified this on Twitter after an unclear description initially caused a lot of confusion among players.
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This step has been successfully completed by the community, so you no longer need to struggle. If you haven’t completed it yet, it will be automatically done for you when you speak with Ana.
Step 2 – One of Many: Once the evaluation by Rasputin has been successfully accomplished through community efforts, you simply need to return to Ana in this step.
Step 3 – Vostok: In this step, you will receive coordinates from the Warmind Rasputin and are to investigate energy anomalies in a mission on the Crucible map Vostok. Where exactly, you can see here in this video by Esoterickk:
https://youtu.be/4Mhco2Bpaog
Find the energy signatures easily in the video
Although Vostok is a PvP map in Destiny 2 set in the Iron Temple, a sanctuary of the Iron Lords, you will not need to fight there as part of the “Secrets of a Warmind” mission. You just need to scan the energy signatures. During this, there are some interesting lore tidbits to hear.
The Vostok map
Step 4 – Shotgun Telemetry: In this step, you need to achieve shotgun kills in the Crucible or throughout the system. Here Destiny 2 gives you the choice again whether you prefer to complete the task in PvP or PvE.
This step requires you to kill 1,000 enemies. That has now been confirmed. Defeated Guardians contribute more to progress than AI enemies. A killed enemy controlled by the computer counts as 1 kill, while a defeated Guardian counts as 6.
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Step 5 – Moon Trip: Now Rasputin has apparently seen enough. After carefully tracking your progress, he wants to speak to you in the Seraph Bunker on the Moon.
Step 6 – Warmind Heuristic: In the last step, you are to investigate one of Rasputin’s best-kept secrets. This step was initially unplayable due to the bug, but it now works perfectly.
For this, you need to investigate the bunker on the Moon. For spoiler reasons, we don’t want to say too much here. However, you will not have to fight in the course of this mission “The Tyrant”, but can look forward to some exciting lore.
Felwinter’s Lie in Destiny 2
The Reward of “The Lie” – Felwinter’s Lie
This is the reward for “The Lie”: Based on datamining findings, it was pretty much established: In the end, you will receive the legendary shotgun Felwinter’s Lie – a returner from Destiny 1 and once one of the most powerful weapons of the first installment.
This was quickly confirmed officially after the final step was finally mastered by the Guardians.
What makes Felwinter’s Lie in Destiny 2 special? By now, not only the leaked ornament but also the weapon itself is in the game. Here are its stats at a glance:
