Who plays Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or CoD: Warzone with a controller, like on PS4 or Xbox One, can be pleased about a new option: The setting for the dead zone. MeinMMO explains how to use this setting properly to aim better.
What is the “Deadzone”? The dead zone, or “Deadzone”, refers to the area between the controller’s movement and the actual transmission in the game. Specifically, this means:
a smaller dead zone transmits movement to the game sooner
a larger dead zone transmits movement to the game later
With a larger dead zone, you have to move the analog stick further until a reaction appears in the game. This allows you to aim more precisely, which is particularly important for controller players due to crossplay between PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Since the Update 1.20 on April 29, 2020, you can change the dead zone directly in the options of Modern Warfare/Warzone. You will find the setting under Options → Controller → Dead Zone.
How to set the Deadzone correctly: If you want to customize the dead zone settings to fit you and your controller, follow these steps:
How to set the optimal deadzone settings
Create a custom game
Create a custom game, preferably without a time limit. Players who only own the Free2Play mode Warzone should find a quiet spot in a cash round
Find a suitable test site
Find a nearly vertical edge where you can align your crosshair
Adjust sticks
Set the settings for ‘Horizontal’ and ‘Vertical Stick Sensitivity’ to 20 (Maximum)
Set Deadzone
Set the Dead Zone to 0.00 (Minimum)
Check movement
Move the sticks and let them go. Then watch your crosshair – does it move?
Adjust Deadzone
If your crosshair moves by itself, increase the dead zone by 0.01
Check again and repeat
Repeat until your crosshair doesn’t move when you’re not touching the sticks
Complete settings
Once you’ve found the ideal setting for the dead zone, reset the remaining settings to your preferences and keep those for the dead zone
The CoD expert and YouTuber TheXclusiveAce has published a video on this tutorial. In it, you can also see what the setting brings exactly and how it looks. We embed it here for you:
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Why is this important? With this setting, it is possible for you to aim and hit more precisely. Especially if you are already using the best attachments for better aiming and still not hitting, it could be due to the dead zone setting.
If you use your controller frequently, it may happen that the sticks are slightly “worn out”. Then they do not respond as well, and the dead zone can shift on its own, which is why you can adjust it with this option. However, even new controllers can have this problem, as Ace’s video shows.
The first “Inside Xbox” livestream is over and brought many new gameplay trailers. An interesting indie game is “The Ascent”, an action RPG in a cyberpunk style.
What is The Ascent? In the new RPG, you dive into a cyberpunk world where you can fight alone or with up to three friends – online or locally. The game is played from a top-down perspective, similar to what you know from Diablo.
In the world of the game, confusion and chaos have broken out because the mega-corporation “The Ascent Group”, which owns you and all the other creatures in the game world, has collapsed. Without the protection of the corporation, everyone is now on their own.
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What does the trailer show? At the beginning, the trailer shows beautiful cinematics that sketch an interesting cyberpunk world and explain the story of the game. Afterwards, it transitions into gameplay.
You control a character wielding a firearm and seemingly able to use various skills like grenades or deployable turrets.
With these, you carve your way through hordes of enemies and bosses to loot them. The loot you gain in the form of new cyber technology can be used to upgrade your character.
Throughout the trailer, the scenery of the battles frequently changes, presenting a very dark and mechanical world.
This is what the gameplay of The Ascent looks like (screenshot from the trailer).
Are players excited about the title? About an hour after the trailer’s release, it had 751 upvotes and 120 downvotes on YouTube as of May 7 at 6:30 PM. The reactions in the comments are mixed.
Many seem to be especially impressed by the cinematics, while the gameplay did not meet their expectations. User Purx Got You wrote:
“That looked very interesting until the top-down perspective came.”
He and other users seemingly hoped for a game in the vein of Cyberpunk 2077.
However, some voices are looking forward to the new title precisely because of the view:
WATZ UP in response to Purx Got You: “It still looks more interesting than most other shooters.”
Nicolas Saldarriaga: “Take my money! I love the trailer and hope the game won’t disappoint me.”
The Ascent is coming for Xbox, but also on Steam
Who is behind the game? The Ascent is developed by Neon Giant, a Swedish developer that has some AAA developers in its ranks who have previously worked on games like Wolfenstein and Gears of War. It uses the Unreal Engine.
This is how beautifully The Ascent presented itself in the cinematics (screenshot from the trailer).
When will the new game be released? The Ascent is set to release in fall 2020. It is planned for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Steam.
However, it will be specially optimized for Xbox Series X, as emphasized during the livestream showcasing a total of 13 games. For The Ascent, a resolution of 4K and 120 FPS is expected.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD: Warzone, a surprise update went live on Thursday evening. It fixes some issues and brings announced and long-awaited nerfs.
What’s in the update? The update for Modern Warfare’s multiplayer and Warzone includes several fixes:
A fix has been implemented to prevent vehicle exploits.
GameBattles: Fix for issues that prevented some players from joining new matches.
Additionally, there were some balance changes:
Reduced shot delay on the light trigger and quality trigger for all .357 calibers
Furthermore, there were two more important changes to the weapons that we would like to explain in detail.
Warning, queue: Due to the new update, some players may experience queues.
Snake Shot gets weaker, Bruen Mk9 easier to obtain
Changes to the Snake Shot: Recently, many players increasingly relied on the .357 Magnum with “Snake Shot” ammunition and the Akimbo perk. This combination made the weapon incredibly strong at medium to short range and could take out opponents with just a few shots, allowing it to compete with the best weapons in Warzone.
This was apparently not the intention of the creators: The update includes a rebalance of the .357 Snake Shot damage. A bug that increased long-range damage has also been removed.
Changes to the Bruen Mk9: The new LMG Bruen Mk9 itself will not be tinkered with, but the way you can obtain it is changing.
The Bruen Mk9 is now easier to obtain
Currently, there are two ways to obtain it:
Either buy the “Encryption” bundle in the shop for 1,200 CoD points
The developers had already announced that kills should also count if either you or the opponent is in the smoke. With the update, the “smoke challenges” are now made a bit more “lenient,” as revealed in the patch notes.
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During the presentation of the gameplay for the Xbox Series X, the new game “Second Extinction” was introduced. The co-op shooter sends you on an action-packed dinosaur hunt.
What was shown: Second Extinction is developed by Systemic Reaction and brings new content for all who enjoy indulging in co-op shooters.
However, you must be careful not to become food yourself. In Second Extinction, you take on mutated dinosaurs! You can see what that looks like here in the trailer of the Xbox Series X Gameplay Events:
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This is Second Extinction: The game throws you into a post-apocalyptic scenario where Earth has “fallen”. It is now apparently populated by quite hostile dinosaurs. You take on the role of a survivor struggling to survive in this world. At the start, you have a selection of four survivors available, which is set to expand after launch.
Since it is a co-op shooter, you are not alone: In teams of three, you try to push the mutant dino population back towards “extinct”. For this, the game provides you with plenty of explosive weapons to take on the dinosaurs.
You can choose a mission, complete it with your friends, and after finishing, you need to find a way to get out of the predicament. Once you succeed, you can buy new weapons and upgrade your existing gear.
Together you navigate the inhospitable world
In the quite wild trailer, it was shown how you confront various types of dinosaurs, from small raptors to the huge mutant T-Rex, everything was included. In the fast-paced battles, the action is intense – literally in some cases.
“We wanted beautiful nature, a ton of crazy-looking enemies, huge explosions, and as much blood as Nadia, our VFX artist, could pump out. It’s not subtle, and that’s what we wanted. Part of the joy of playing this game comes from the intensity of the action when bombs explode and limbs fly.
To survive in the dino apocalypse, you should rely not only on a mix of the right weapons and abilities but also on your teammates. Collaboration is key to survival.
Further details about the gameplay have not yet been announced. The release is likely coinciding with that of the Xbox Series X.
What an event it was! In a livestream, a lot of trailers for new games on the Xbox Series X were shown.
In addition to Second Extinction, players also got a first look at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and the game “The Ascent“, a new RPG in the sci-fi setting.
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The bonus week in GTA Online quickly provides you with a lot of money. We show you why motorcycle presidents can really profit from their illegal businesses now.
Why is there more money? A new bonus week has started in GTA Online. For you, this means that there is now twice as much money and RP to earn in various in-game activities.
At least until Thursday, May 14, 2020, when a new bonus week will be rolled out.
What bonuses are active? This week, there are double rewards in various areas of the game:
MC presidents receive double payouts on any clubhouse missions
They also receive double GTA dollars on all biker sale missions
Why is the biker business worth it now? All MC presidents can quickly earn money with clubhouse missions now. Additionally, business sales bring in double income. So if you own one of these businesses, you should quickly stock up your supplies and then sell:
Cocaine Lab
Meth Lab
Counterfeit Cash
Document Forgery
Marijuana Farm
The advantage of these businesses is that you don’t even have to invest much work to get the big money. Steal or order supplies of raw materials and let your employees work for you.
All you have to do is deliver the goods to the customer, and the sale is completed.
The podium car has changed: In addition to new money bonuses, the car that spins on the casino podium has also changed. You can now find the Coil Cyclone there.
Where can you save money now? Additionally, there are some discounts on vehicles this week. These cars are on sale:
Principe Lectro 35%
Nagasaki Shotaro 40%
Benefactor Krieger 30%
Pegassi Tempesta 40%
Pegassi Toros 35%
The Pegassi Tempesta is currently on sale
If you want to earn money quickly with your illegal businesses or have your sights set on a vehicle that is currently discounted, you should definitely check out GTA Online this week. In May, it’s worth logging into the game for all GTA players because Rockstar is giving away $500,000.
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In its first episode of Xbox 20/20, Microsoft presents the first gameplay on the Xbox Series X. Additionally, the feature “Smart Delivery” was introduced, which could be particularly interesting for owners of the Xbox One.
What was that stream about? Microsoft held a special “Inside Xbox” livestream on May 7, 2020, starting at 5:00 PM. During this event, the first games and the gameplay of the Xbox Series X were presented.
In most cases, trailers for a total of 13 new games were presented, including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. All games are said to be optimized for the Xbox Series X, meaning they are expected to provide a resolution of 4K and 120 FPS, as well as ray tracing and fast loading times.
But Smart Delivery also played a role in the livestream.
What does Smart Delivery mean? Smart Delivery means that if you buy any version of the game, you always have access to the best version of that game, regardless of the hardware.
What else is special? The stream also highlighted the advantages of the new engine and hardware. These include:
Seamless gameplay: You can quickly switch between areas without noticing anything ingame
No FPS drops compared to the Xbox One X
No ingame loading times
Xbox Series X – this is what first gameplay looks like
A total of 13 titles were presented in the stream. We have linked the individual trailers for the games below:
Bright Memory Infinite
The video for Bright Memory Infinite shows an action-packed shooter with stealth attacks.
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In the new Yakuza game, we step into the role of Ichiban Kasuga, as we go against the underworld once again. The humor is also a nod to the predecessor.
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Which games were presented? Below, we have once again listed all titles presented during the stream.
Bright Memory Infinite
Dirt 5
Scorn
Chorus Rise as One
Madden NFL 21
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2
Call of the Sea*
The Ascent*
The Medium
Scarlet Nexus*
Second Extinction*
Yakuza – Like a Dragon*
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla*
For the games with the asterisk, Smart Delivery is available. Besides the titles presented in the stream, Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a next-gen title, for which initial screenshots were recently revealed.
Do you want to learn more about the Xbox Series X? Then check out our overview. Here we have summarized all important information about the Xbox Series X. We also provide more details on new features like Smart Delivery.
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We at MeinMMO sent our author Philipp Hansen into a streaming competition of Destiny 2. Here’s how the event went for him.
What event are we talking about? Currently, the Guardian Games in Destiny 2 are taking place. This is an Olympic competition where Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks compete for medals and glory – it is finally to be determined which class is the most dedicated in the universe.
To celebrate the Guardian Games, an official event competition was organized by Bungie. Three teams of German-speaking streamers and gaming channels represented the three classes.
As luck would have it, I and my Warlock were sent into the race. I want to share with you, with a wink, how my experience went as a streaming noob in the competition.
My Warlock has been with me since my first day in Destiny 1 five years ago
Thrown into the competition unprepared
These were the event preparations: How did I even get to participate in the event? The “guilt” goes to Leya, our Brand Manager at MeinMMO. She has the important contacts, even with Bungie, and basically arranged everything necessary. I just had to log into my PS4 at the right time.
Each team consisted of 3 Guardians; in my case, my colleagues were: Schausix and anima mea. We were also accompanied by Maurice. He is Bungie’s Community Manager for the DACH region and served as referee, scorekeeper, and substitute to ensure a fair competition.
Here is why I was nervous: While I was still discussing the best approach with the shooter experts Sven and Maik from MeinMMO in the party chat, Maurice burst in with a hearty “Hello” and whisked me away from my writing.
Contact person, referee, coordinator, scorekeeper – Maurice from Bungie has the event under control
I must admit, nervousness took hold of me. I had zero streaming experience, and now Bungie’s official spokesperson was also present among the seasoned Twitch veterans.
An update (including server maintenance), which of course hit exactly at our planned broadcast time, forced us to reschedule the live stream to 10 PM. Naturally, this was very conducive to my nervousness.
This is how the start went: After just a few seconds, there was no trace left of the initial nervousness. The atmosphere in the stream was nice and warm. I quickly blended into the team and soon chatted as openly as with my friends and cherished clan colleagues.
Now it was time to earn as many medals as possible in the Guardian Games within one hour. Preferably gold, because the nobler the metal, the more points for Team Warlock. Since we didn’t want to use prepared bounties or medals for fairness, we were excited about which activities lay ahead that day.
Medals were available on April 29 for:
Destinations
PvP
Bounties
A quick team consultation revealed that we wanted to tackle the kills and glory for the destinations challenge first. If there was still time left, we could dive into the Crucible.
This was my PvE tactic: With the Stormcaller and the exotic Crown of Storms, I felt well-equipped for the necessary ability kills. Because only kills with grenades, charged melee, or Super generate the essential glory for your Guardian.
This was complemented by finely tuned mods, which allowed me to produce glory for the team at a rapid pace. Faster than expected, the destination medals were bagged.
In the meantime, a switch to the Voidwalker was on the agenda, as I could also easily complete the required bounties for the bounty gold medal in PvE.
This was my PvP tactic: The colleagues also soon obtained their medals and we prepared for the Crucible. This time, my choice was:
The bottom tree of the Shadebinder – one of the best Supers to generate glory in the hectic “6 vs. 6” matches
Astral Horizon – The Trials shotgun has recently become feared and coveted
The Summoner – The auto rifle was my replacement for the Exotic Hard Light, which was nerfed just a few hours ago
The Truth – The seeking rocket launcher guarantees an easy kill with power ammo, sometimes even 2 or 3
In other words, I went full “meta” in the Crucible. But hey, the honor of Team Warlock was at stake.
In our first match, we were severely overrun. Doubly frustrating, as not only was a live audience watching but our hour was also nearing its end.
Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans compete in the competition for honor and exotic rewards
But in the following rounds, I really stepped it up. Perhaps the Warlock Osiris possessed me, but kill after kill lined up, bringing me dangerously close to the gold medal.
Time was running out: Maurice suddenly announced that our time was almost up. Even the heat of battle could not distract the pro from his duties. While we were still permitted to finish the ongoing match, if the task was not completed by the end of the hour, it would not be considered finished.
Tactical approaches were passé; Team Warlock needed kills, MeinMMO needed kills, I needed kills. And lo and behold, just before the end, the long-awaited gold medal for 50 kills in PvP popped up.
We met in the Tower and each reported our accomplishments. The strong balance for Team Warlock:
5x Gold
3x Silver
6x Bronze
Gold for MeinMMO in the Guardian Games?
This is how the competition ended: I eagerly followed the streams of the competitors. Their teams consisted of:
Warlocks rock the Guardian Games, at least in the streaming event
To this day, I haven’t been able to bring myself to watch the stream again. If you want to catch up, you have the opportunity with my two excellent companions:
I am particularly glad that we Warlocks were able to secure a victory in the Guardian Games, as currently the Titans dominate the event – and that is completely legitimate despite cheating accusations.
By May 12, you can still dive into the competition yourself and hunt for medals for your preferred class.
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In Pokémon GO today, on May 8th, the start of the big Johto event from the Nostalgia Challenge is coming up. There are new quests, shinies, and another special research.
When does the Johto event take place? This event starts on May 8th at 1:00 PM local time. You can participate for exactly one week, until May 15th at 1:00 PM local time.
Look forward to these bonuses: Logically, this event revolves around Pokémon from the 2nd generation. In addition, there will be further bonuses:
A new special research will reward you with the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh with the attack Earthquake
In the wild, Pokémon like Dummisel and Panzaeron will appear
In raids and eggs, you will find Pokémon from the 2nd generation, such as Lampi, Yanma, Girafarig, Tannza, Dummisel, Skorgla, Pottrott, Panzaeron, and Phanpy
Pikachu with Umbreon hat appears in the wild
Shiny Dummisel appears for the first time in Pokémon GO
Special field research focuses on Pokémon from the Johto region
Double stardust for catching Pokémon and for raids
Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile are the starters from Gen 2 and will appear in the event.
What we know about the special research: This research will be similar to the quest series for the Kanto event and Mewtwo. You will be able to complete the tasks well from home.
The reward will ultimately be the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh. Before that, however, you will also encounter other Pokémon from the 2nd generation.
What spawns can we expect? There are many interesting Pokémon from the 2nd generation. With the new Shiny Dummisel, every shiny hunter will have something to do.
In our shiny list, you can see all Pokémon from the 2nd generation that can be shiny. You can see which potential spawns may be possible.
This is what Shiny Dummisel looks like.
Make the most of this bonus: Double stardust is always useful and should definitely be leveraged. Focus particularly on catches, as raids do not provide nearly as much dust.
No E3? No problem! We at MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro bring you the most exciting titles and announcements of the gaming year 2020 for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo directly to your home.
2020 is an unusual year for gaming in every respect: On one side, the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles are ready to launch with many spectacular blockbusters and surprising new announcements behind them.
Who is now showing you the most important games of the upcoming months, discussing the new consoles and technologies with you, informing about the publishers’ plans, providing expert analyses, and giving you a glimpse behind the scenes?
Of course, we will do it! With Find Your Next Game!
What is Find Your Next Game?
With Find Your Next Game, we want to bring you the fascinating gaming discovery journey of a trade fair visit right to your home. But not just for one day, but throughout June 2020! And here’s what you can look forward to:
Daily fresh game presentations and news about the most interesting titles of the year on GameStar.de, GamePro.de, and Mein-MMO.de
Exclusive online title stories on GameStar Plus about the most exciting games of the gaming year and the most surprising new announcements
Daily new preview videos, whether on the websites or on our YouTube channel
Live reactions and analyses to the most important publisher reveals such as EA Play or the Steam Game Festival on Twitch and YouTube
Podcasts and video talks with exciting guests and experts from the gaming industry and the editorial teams
Joint live streams with game developers presenting their new project and answering your questions
Q&A and gaming sessions with the editorial team Play and discuss with us what is currently on your mind!
And much more. Stay tuned!
The Special: For Find Your Next Game, we combine the expertise and topics of our three editorial teams from GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO in a shared online discovery journey, where you will experience something new every day in June.
Of course, you will learn a lot about the big holiday blockbusters like Cyberpunk 2077 or Marvel’s Avengers. But we also want to give a platform to games that many of you may not have on your radar yet.
Will Marvel’s Avengers be your next game?
We are already in the preparations and are speaking with dozens of publishers and developers to put together an exciting program for you that we will introduce to you in more detail at the end of May.
We will do our best at Find Your Next Game to make the unusual gaming summer of 2020 a very special experience for you.
Leya Jankowski, Brand Manager MeinMMO: “Let’s be honest: One of the best things about gaming is discovering a new game. Especially in MMOs, it’s just cool to run through a new world and experience an adventure – preferably with friends and the guild. This spirit of exploration is what we want to celebrate with Find Your Next Game! Together with our users and our dear colleagues at GameStar and GamePro, we will track down the coolest games and embark on a journey of discovery together.”
Leya Jankowski.
Heiko Klinge, Editor-in-Chief GameStar: “Unusual times require unusual measures! I’m already looking forward to discovering the PC highlights of the year together with our users at Find Your Next Game. And I’m more than curious to see what the colleagues from GamePro and MeinMMO will pull together.”
Heiko Klinge.
Dawid Hallmann, Head of Digital Publishing Webedia Gaming: “After our successful trade fair productions Gamescom Together, the Monster Weekend, and our appearances at Dreamhack and the DCP, we are proud to take the next step within a year and announce a new virtual mega event. Once again, we are combining the expertise of our three brands that at Find Your Next Game will meet the needs of their users and will offer a suitable program for almost every type of gamer. Thus, GameStar will mainly take PC players into numerous new worlds, multiplayer fans will find their next game on MeinMMO, and GamePro caters to all those who feel at home on consoles and await the next-gen. We are looking forward to June!”
Dawid Hallmann
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Which mounts are affected? Apparently, this affects all mounts that belong to the unicorn category and share a similar model. These are:
Luminous Nightmare
Pureheart Charger
Wild Dreamrunner
All “Prestigious Chargers”
The Luminous Nightmare is particularly coveted – but requires quite a bit of work.
Do you already have such a mount? The different unicorns can be earned in World of Warcraft in various ways, but they are usually tied to achievements or particularly lengthy tasks. Here are a few excerpts on how you can obtain some of the amazing unicorns in World of Warcraft:
Pureheart Charger: You need to bring 100 factions to an exalted reputation for this. This has been possible since Battle for Azeroth, but should become significantly easier with Shadowlands.
Wild Dreamrunner: You will get this mount from the Paragon chest of the Dreamweavers in Val’sharah (Legion).
There are only a few Monohorns – but they are all pretty!
More mounts of this kind are expected to be available in WoW: Shadowlands, as several placeholders for them have already been found in the game files. So, there will surely be plenty for mount collectors to do again.
The dream of the flying unicorn that pulls a rainbow behind it has thus drawn a little closer.
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In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, a player used a nasty trick to get behind the entire enemy team. In the end, he was rewarded with loads of kills.
Those who are playing in Ground War know that there can often be a large slaughter around a flag. On the map Aniyah Palace, a player on reddit now shows his nasty trick on how he can flank all opponents.
The video by “Dezryy” has now received over 25,000 upvotes and leaves many players amazed. They now want to try the same trick.
This is how the player proceeded: In the video, you can see how he first stays a bit away from Flag E on Aniyah Palace. In the 6 seconds he has to return to the map, he runs past a wall and jumps right into the enemy’s nest.
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They do not expect that suddenly an enemy appears in their area and stand there completely unprotected. Dezryy can then eliminate one enemy after another from behind and ends up with a total of 9 kills in a very short time. Only then do several enemies rush back and manage to take him down.
What is being said about the clip? Many viewers are excited about the video. It is said that it finally brings some excitement back to the map Aniyah Palace, as otherwise one can settle in quite well there.
Other players thank for the video and want to try it themselves. They are also happy that one can finally mix up the enemy nest at Flag E properly.
Are there more clips like this? Recently, a clip about a spectacular knife throw caused a stir. There, a player threw his knife across the entire map and managed to win the round.
In Season 3 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone, the Bruen Mk9 was introduced. The new weapon is an LMG and could compete with the current king of the class, the PKM. MeinMMO takes a closer look at the stats, attachments, and setups.
What is the Bruen Mk9? The Bruen Mk9 is a light machine gun (LMG), introduced with Update 1.20 on April 29, 2020 in Modern Warfare and Warzone. The weapon is similar in many respects to others of its kind and is primarily used for suppressing enemies.
However, the Bruen Mk9 can be modified with the right attachments to adopt some characteristics of assault rifles, similar to the secret G36 from the Holger-26. Therefore, the Bruen Mk9 is suitable for various playstyles.
A unique feature of the Bruen Mk9 is that it has no delay between pulling the trigger and firing the first bullet, unlike other “Open Bolt” LMGs in the game. It is therefore one of the three underrated weapons you should definitely try.
How strong is the Bruen Mk9? Here are some technical specifications for the LMG:
Rate of fire: 759 rounds per minute
Damage (to the torso): 34 (up to about 40m), 30 (up to about 65m), 24 (beyond 65m)
Required bullets for a kill (to the torso): 3-5, depending on distance
TTK (at torso hits): 158ms (up to about 40m), 237ms (up to about 65m), 316ms (beyond 65m)
Reload time: 4.71s (3.80s with Sleight of Hand)
The Bruen Mk9 has an additional headshot multiplier that further increases the damage. However, it is not enough to reduce the minimum number of bullets needed and thereby the TTK. You will always need at least three bullets.
The reload time is slightly faster than that of the PKM, while the stats are otherwise almost identical. Here you can find the detailed guide to the PKM. YouTuber and CoD expert TheXclusiveAce has discussed some additional stats and characteristics of the Bruen Mk9 in his video, which we will embed here:
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How do I get the weapon? Unlike the other weapons from Season 3, the Renetti and the SKS, you do not unlock the Bruen MK9 through the Battle Pass. Currently, there are two ways to unlock the LMG:
you purchase the “Encryption” bundle in the shop for 1200 CoD Points (about €11-12)
or you complete a challenge
For the challenge, you have to kill three opponents with an LMG while they are near smoke, and do this in 15 matches. So it takes a while to unlock the Bruen Mk9 at all.
However, Co-Design Director Joe Cecot confirmed that unlocking the Bruen Mk9 will soon be faster as kills will also count if you are in the smoke yourself. However, we do not know when the change will come.
The best attachments and setups for the Bruen Mk9
How do I best modify the Bruen Mk9? Through the Gunsmith feature in Modern Warfare, you can equip the LMG with various attachments. If you have purchased the bundle, you will have a pre-made blueprint that is relatively strong and well-suited for the start and unlocking further mods.
MeinMMO presents three different builds here that are useful both for Modern Warfare’s multiplayer and for the Battle Royale Warzone, catering to different playstyles.
Setup 1: BR Solo/Multiplayer 6v6
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolithic)
Barrel: Bruen 18.0″ Para
Stock: Default Stock or Optional: Sleight of Hand
Ammunition: 60-Round Magazine
Grip: Stippled Grip Tape or Laser: 1mW Laser
With this setup, the Bruen Mk9 becomes more of a hybrid between assault rifle and LMG. With the suppressor, you have greater effective range and conceal your shots, which is extremely useful in close-quarter firefights.
The barrel allows you to aim faster without a sight, along with the lack of a sight. With Stock/Grip or Optional/Laser, you choose whether you prefer to play at medium distance and precise or at very close distance and fast.
The core of the setup, however, is the 60-Round Magazine. While this may compromise ammunition, it provides significant advantages like faster aiming, increased mobility, and above all, much faster reloading. You reduce the reload time to 1.69 seconds (1.30 with Sleight of Hand).
Setup 2: BR in Team/Multiplayer 10v10
Muzzle: Compensator or Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
Barrel: XRK Horizon 23.0″
Sight: Any Short-Range Sight, like Mini Reflex Sight Solozero
Stock: Default Stock
Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
This setup is best suited for modes where you are not alone. While you can also play solo with it, you are a bit slower than with most weapons, so some cover fire from teammates is quite helpful.
The strength of this setup is high precision with the compensator/foregrip at medium to long range along with the strong 100-Round Magazine (Standard). This allows you to easily eliminate multiple enemies in a row, even if they are fully armored in Battle Royale.
You lack some mobility, however. If you are rushed by someone with a submachine gun or a fast assault rifle, you’ll be in trouble without a teammate nearby to cover you.
Setup 3: Suppressive Fire (Ground War)
Muzzle: Compensator or Stock: FORGE TAC Stalker
Barrel: XRK Summit 26.8″
Sight: PBX Holo 7 Sight
Underbarrel: Bipod or Stock: FORGE TAC Stalker
Ammunition: 200-Round Belt
Our third setup is not designed for getting many kills, but rather for securing targets and areas to achieve victory in a round. This completely sacrifices mobility, but allows you to fortify and hold a position effectively.
With the longer barrel and sight, you can prevent enemies from storming your position even at greater distances. The compensator provides the necessary precision, and the magazine allows you to hold out for several minutes.
Using the bipod, you can declare virtually any position as your hold point. If you have the option to mount the rifle against a wall, skip the bipod and use the stock instead.
As mentioned before, this setup is not designed for getting a lot of kills. With this configuration, your responsibility is to defend a point in Ground War or larger multiplayer modes alone, or to suppress the enemy while your own team storms.
Building the Best Build for the Bruen Mk9 – Loadouts
These loadouts are the best: For each setup, we have compiled a loadout that perfectly matches the playstyle intended for the setup. Since the setups themselves are quite specialized, the loadouts are also meant for specific situations.
For the multiplayer mode, you can choose your killstreaks as you like. Our recommendation is the VTOL Jet and Helicopter Support.
With the Renetti, you have the option to protect yourself at close range in an emergency when attacked and no teammates are nearby. However, this loadout is aimed at team play.
Loadout 3: Suppressive Fire (Ground War)
Secondary Weapon: PILA
Blue Perk: Fixer
Red Perk: Hardline or Scavenger
Yellow Perk: Eager or Amped
Primary Equipment: Claymore or Thermite
Tactical Equipment: Smoke Grenade
Field Upgrade: Ammo Box or Tactical Insertion
We generally advise against using this setup in Battle Royale, as suppressive fire is only conditionally useful here. However, the PILA rocket launcher will especially help you deal with annoying vehicles and enemies in Ground War. It can be replaced as needed.
Currently, the PKM is still considered the best weapon of its kind. However, the Bruen Mk9 could potentially replace it in the mid-term.
The Bruen Mk9 has a faster TTK and is more versatile with its attachments than the PKM. It is suitable for all modes with the right setup and has the significant advantage of no delay between trigger pull and fire. This makes it feel generally smoother and more enjoyable to play.
However, the PKM still has the advantage in its specific area as an LMG, being slightly stronger. It only falls short when it comes to modification.
The PKM is the strongest LMG in Modern Warfare – for now.
Which of the two weapons can ultimately rise to the top remains to be seen. For now, the Bruen Mk9 is still too new to say definitively.
However, the strength of the Bruen Mk9 lies clearly in its versatility. You can adapt the new LMG to many situations and have a strong setup ready for it. For those who like that about the weapon, the M4A1 might also be interesting. We have analyzed the best assault rifle in detail here.
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In GTA Online there is currently a new trend where alien gangs fight each other. Now it seems that Rockstar is even promoting this event by simply giving away alien costumes.
This is the new trend: Players dress up as green or purple aliens and form gangs to beat up other players. This has resulted in 2 different gangs now.
When they meet, it creates quite a chaos. People get beaten up, killed, or run over. If the police show up, it’s hard to keep track of everything.
Sometimes innocent players are targeted and simply beaten up.
How can you get the costume for free? Starting Thursday, May 7th, a new bonus week begins, in which you can receive some discounts or earn double GTA dollars.
This week, Martian bodysuits are available for free for all players (via reddit). It’s definitely worth picking them up now, as they usually cost:
Green Martian Bodysuit: 358,000$
Purple Martian Bodysuit: 330,000$
You can save up to 350,000 GTA dollars and still be one of the cool kids without spending a single cent.
The alien bodysuits come in 2 different colors
Where can you get the costumes? There are 2 different stores where you can get the bodysuits. You can either go to a regular clothing store or to Ammu-Nation.
The only difference is that you don’t have to pay for them there, but can simply take them for free. To ensure you find the alien costumes, we have created a guide for you:
That the alien costumes are being offered for free right now is probably no coincidence. Especially now, when this trend is so popular among players, it seems Rockstar is responding. It almost seems like they are part of the alien gangs and want to fuel the fight.
Anyone who wants to see real aliens in GTA Online and wants to show off with the meeting should undertake the alien mission. While it’s not easy to complete, you will be rewarded with a rare UFO tattoo that confirms your encounter.
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The Korean MMORPG Lost Ark continues to receive new updates. Now, the developers have released a selfie mode, allowing players to showcase their characters.
What can the selfie mode do? In the current patch, Lost Ark has gifted players in Korea a new toy. With the selfie mode, a dedicated photo mode has been introduced to the MMORPG, similar to many games, like Final Fantasy XIV.
In a video showcasing the mode, you can check out its basic functions:
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The text in the video explains how to activate and use the mode.
The basics of the controls and features are demonstrated:
You can freely rotate the character
You can freely change the camera angle
The character can use emotes in photo mode, which can be frozen to achieve specific poses
There are a variety of filters and overlays
Although Lost Ark uses an isometric perspective like ARPGs Diablo 4 and Path of Exile, the selfie mode is fully three-dimensional. This makes it possible to take really stylish screenshots.
To celebrate the update, SmileGate has also launched a selfie competition. Players can submit their screenshots and win a lot of in-game currency. The grand prize is 100,000 crystals, which would amount to a value of about €1,300.
What has been going on with Lost Ark recently? The selfie mode is one of the smaller patches that have been released for Lost Ark in recent weeks. While players in Korea received a new major update with new dungeons on the ocean floor at the end of February, Russian players are slowly getting their content delivered.
Thus, fans in Russia were also able to step foot on the new continent Yon at the end of February, which was released in Korea just over half a year ago. The rollout of content is therefore proceeding at approximately the same pace as it originally did in Korea.
In both regions, new updates are being delivered with reliable regularity.
Misunderstandings and New Hope for the West Release
When is Lost Ark coming to Europe? For some time, a rumor circulated that Lost Ark would receive a Europe release in spring 2020. This was based on a blog post by the Russian publisher mai.ru. However, upon our inquiry, the rumor turned out to be false.
The developer Smilegate is still working on a global release. In a post on the official Facebook page of Lost Ark, this was emphasized again:
We can’t give a date, but we wanted to let you know that we are working on it and look forward to announcing good news to you in the near future.
The Division 2 has announced maintenance for today on PS4, Xbox One, and PC – including downtime. We will inform you when the servers go offline and what is in the patch notes.
Update 3:30 PM: The maintenance is now officially over, the servers should be back up on all platforms. Have fun and good loot, Agents.
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Next maintenance for The Division 2: As Massive recently announced, there will also be maintenance today for The Division 2. So anyone wanting to roam as an Agent in Washington or New York (with the Warlords expansion) will unfortunately have to take a forced break.
When is the maintenance scheduled? The important times:
The maintenance today will begin at 2:00 PM German time.
The Division 2 servers will go offline directly, and you will not be able to play – at least not The Division 2.
According to Massive, 90 minutes will be needed for the maintenance.
If everything goes smoothly, the Division 2 servers will be back up around 3:30 PM.
With the downtime, today’s maintenance will also end at the same time, and you can resume your virtual agent life.
By the way: These times, especially for the end of the maintenance, may still change during the process. The maintenance can indeed end a few minutes earlier or several hours later – both scenarios have happened multiple times. If there are changes to the schedule today, we will update the article accordingly.
What is changing today? Here’s what the patch notes say: The change log or maintenance notes are very brief today. Only one thing is changing.
A problem will be fixed which allowed points for SHD levels that were added in Conflict mode (PvP) to be awarded multiple times.
The SHD level system
What exactly is the issue with the bug? Due to a bug, it was possible to invest points in PvP and then again after leaving the mode into the various attributes.
Is a penalty looming? If that has happened to you, you need not fear sanctions. Using the bug will not be considered an exploit, and there will be no account penalties. The illegitimately awarded points will be deducted, and the points you earned honestly will have to be reallocated after the patch.
In Pokémon GO two well-known villains may soon appear: Jesse and James have been found by data miners in the code.
Who are Jesse and James? Anyone who has watched the anime about Pokémon is likely to know these two villains. Jesse and James appeared in almost every episode,
For two weeks, the strong TOTS players have been in the Weekend League rewards of FIFA 20. This finally makes the mode worthwhile, says MeinMMO author Max Handwerk – why isn’t it always like this?
The problem with Weekend League rewards: Those who regularly play Weekend League but aren’t necessarily a pro will know the problem on Thursday morning. After many exhausting matches against the Kents, Ben Yedders and Traorés of the Weekend League, you somehow drag yourself to a Gold rank. And now you’re looking forward to the Player Picks that you rightfully earned through the hard weekend in the Weekend League.
The untradable red picks are supposed to bring the appropriate reinforcement from the current TOTW for your own team. Unfortunately, you often don’t pull the Mbappés, De Bruynes, or Messis from the picks, but rather cards like this:
You need a lot of luck for good cards in the Player Picks
Selling is not possible, they don’t reinforce your team, and they are only marginally valuable in SBCs. After being briefly annoyed that all the effort in the fight for the Gold ranks was in vain again, you pick up the controller again.
Optimistically, you hope: “Who knows, maybe next week it will work out” and start the battle again – only to be disappointed by the Weekend League rewards once more. However, the situation currently looks a little different.
TOTS cards make FUT Champions rewards so much better
In the first week, I got two cards with Mitrovic and Grimaldo that don’t really fit my team and weren’t among the top picks of the first two TOTSSF squads. However, due to their stats, I decided to give them a try. And Grimaldo was so strong that I remodeled my entire team to accommodate him.
Grimaldo turned out to be an extremely strong pick, even though he didn’t fit into the team
Mitrovic also has a purpose with his 92 overall rating, even though his card doesn’t fit the team. He can significantly enhance an SBC squad and ensure that you can secure a strong player.
This means: even the “weaker” cards in the current picks can be useful due to their high stats.
Suddenly, the rewards are worthwhile: Of course, there are also players in the current picks who only have stats below 85. However, these are significantly fewer than what is usually the case in TOTW. It is rather unlikely that you won’t pick a player with a rating over 87.
At the moment, there are so many top players in the rewards that the chances are good
The higher you finish in the Weekend League, the better the chances of getting even stronger picks – and with the current outlook, motivation is higher than it has been in weeks, to get as far as possible. Because if you really hit a good pick, the Weekend League has paid off double.
Basically, every card from the Premier League TOTSSF is somehow useful
The TOTW, on the other hand, often offers players that you can’t use in any form. Compared to the many special cards that are involved in FIFA events like Ultimate Scream, FutMAS, or Future Stars, a large part of the TOTW cards cannot keep up. At the beginning of a FIFA season, the TOTW may still be exciting. But over the course of the year, there are just too many cards that are significantly stronger than the TOTW.
This unfortunately makes Weekend League rewards unappealing. The chance of picking up a top player if you land somewhere in the Gold ranks is unfortunately extremely low. Therefore, you should enjoy the TOTS as long as you can – and hope to get strong players in the rewards.
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Where is the beta of the MMORPG Crowfall? In February, it was said that it was just about to launch and now it is May. We are looking into what is going on.
Now it’s early May and there is still no sign of the Crowfall beta.
When will there be new information? Today, on May 7th at 6:00 PM, there will be a Q&A session with the developers. They might finally reveal more about the launch of the beta of the MMORPG. You can follow the livestream on Twitch.
Currently, Crowfall is in alpha. However, even in this phase exciting battles are already taking place.
Progress is slow
What is the current status of the game? Players can currently play the alpha version 5.110 on the test server. Yes, this is still an alpha build. This update mainly addresses bug fixes. Still, it’s progress.
Players are already actively contributing feedback and bug reports for this update.
Additionally, players are testing the new Dregs campaign world on the test server. This is a world where the Free4All game mode applies. It is therefore not restricted to guilds or factions, unlike other modes. This introduces decisions that players must make during the campaign, which impact the outcome.
What about the official beta?On Kickstarter, it is mentioned that there are still performance issues. Therefore, the team is currently focusing on fixing these. This was already an issue in February and March. According to the developers, good performance is important due to the PvP focus, so it is essential to resolve this issue before the beta starts.
One insight we have gained is that performance is key in the Dregs campaign. For this reason, we are currently focusing on performance improvements and will continue to pursue the Dregs campaigns after we have made progress in this area.
Crowfall Team
It is also noted on the Kickstarter page that Dregs is the last major gameplay element to be implemented before the launch: “This signals that Crowfall is completing the official alpha milestone.”
This means that the beta is just around the corner – still. Because Crowfall will launch with a soft launch. This means it will transition seamlessly from beta to the release version. Essentially, there will be no further official launch.
An incredible knife kill astonishes the community in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. A knife flew across the entire map and hit the last player on the opposing team. The thrower could hardly believe it.
However, when one achieves such a kill across the entire map and even decides the round in their favor, it’s particularly impressive.
This was accomplished by the reddit user “Reckoninq,” and over 40,000 people have already upvoted his clip.
Spectacular Knife Kill Impresses Community
This is the clip: The player is still in a 3 against 4 situation and achieves 2 kills with his assault rifle. His teammate then makes it a 2 against 1, but gets caught by the last opponent.
Reckoninq then waits anxiously for the last opponent and pulls out his throwing knife. After a missed throw, he aims blindly into the air again and throws. He hits and decides the round for himself:
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This is what makes the kill so spectacular: With his knife, he hits through an open window. The knife bounces off the ground, and the opponent runs directly into the knife. So many factors had to come together for this kill to work.
What does the player himself say about the kill? He himself is also impressed. He writes about the video: “I will never achieve a final killcam like that again.”
He then explains in the comments that he practiced this knife throw and intentionally wanted to hit the open window. However, he never thought that he could actually achieve the final kill with it.
Another player threw throwing knives blindly into the air at the start of each round on every map and took out players everywhere. In a video, he compiled his successes and received a lot of praise. Knife kills are among the most spectacular actions in Modern Warfare. At least when you’re on the right side.
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There hasn’t been much news lately about the Free2Play action RPG Dauntless. Therefore, we take a look at how the title stands in 2020 and what has changed.
How is Dauntless doing in 2020? As it is a game available exclusively on PC through the Epic Games Store but can also be played on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, it is difficult to say anything definitive about the player numbers.
The last official statement from the developers dates back to October 2019. At that time, the total player count was reportedly around 15 million according to Escapist Magazine. However, it is not clarified whether these are active players or just people who have created an account for Dauntless.
According to Gamestat, there were about 240,000 new users on PS4 between April 3 and May 3. The number of monthly active players is said to be around 310,000. However, the site estimates its data based on trophies and a selected sample of users and extrapolates that to a total player count.
In Dauntless, the battle against the Behemoths continues to be in the foreground.
Dauntless has found its target audience
What is the mood of the players? Dauntless has an active community and new players keep joining.
BromeisterBryce explains on reddit: “I just started this game 5 days ago and have already logged in for almost 30 hours. I’ve also finished the Hunt Pass for this season. I’m addicted!!!”
Dodgingss says: “I can tell you that Dauntless has been on the right track since my first purchase in 2017 and I would recommend it 100% in its current state.”
SunnyBloop writes on reddit: “As a player of Monster Hunter and Dauntless, it really comes down to personal preference. Dauntless is much more casual than MH, making it suitable for players with limited time. The combat resembles Dark Souls more than MH and although it’s easier than in MH, it’s still fun. It’s free. So why not give it a try?”
cyberrobocop is not as enthusiastic about the game: “Dauntless could have been quite good if it weren’t for the plethora of small problems that make the game problematic. Particularly the issues that have persisted from day one to the current state: dull environment, server-side detection, terrain scaling, and the sudden spike in difficulty during the last 30% of the game.”
The new Hunt Pass in Dauntless is inspired by the Fire Falcons – a faction of Slayers.
The development continues
What has changed in the game recently? Since January 2020, eight new patches have been released. These brought:
Balancing improvements, bug fixes, and adjustments to quality-of-life features. Performance has also been improved.
In addition, new content has been added. “Burnt Earth” is a new escalation that brings further restorations, new Behemoth variants, and a new volcano where you face Torgadoro, the largest Behemoth yet.
A new Hunt Pass has also been added, which is very well received by players and introduces several challenges and rewards.
The developers are constantly working on Dauntless, introducing new content and working on improvements. More updates are already planned. One can confidently say that the Free2Play action RPG is currently doing very well.
What is Dauntless anyway? In this co-op action RPG, you hunt the so-called Behemoths, gigantic monsters that live on floating islands.
Together with friends, you gear up for the hunt and must find out how to best take down these creatures. With the resources you gather, you craft more powerful equipment to take on the stronger Behemoths.
