In The Division 2 there are maintenance works today on the PS4, Xbox One and PC. The servers will also go offline for several hours. But how does the maintenance proceed exactly today? And what do the patch notes say?
Update 11:20 AM: The servers should be coming back online now, the maintenance is over. Moreover, Massive has published the patch notes (see further down in the article).
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What is the maintenance about today? Even after Title Update 8.5 (TU8.5) and Warlords of New York have been released for The Division 2, Massive continues to work hard on their shooter. So today there is again maintenance work including downtime. Here you can find everything important about it.
All you need to know about today’s maintenance
These times are important today:
The maintenance is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM German time. This also marks the beginning of the downtime, the servers will go offline.
If everything goes according to plan, the server downtime today should last about 3 hours. During this time, you cannot play The Division 2.
Around 12:30 PM, the servers should be back online on all platforms, and the maintenance work will end.
Also keep in mind: The communicated schedule from Massive is only approximate. The maintenance can indeed end earlier or extend by several hours – both is not uncommon.
If there are any changes to today’s process, you will find out here in the article. We will then update it accordingly.
What do the patch notes say? The most important changes we can expect in the near future include
But that will only come with Title Update 9, as Massive has finally provided clarity and published the patch notes or the maintenance notes for today’s maintenance.
And these are very clear this time. The following has changed today:
Numerous back-end changes have been made to fix server crashes
What’s next for The Division 2 in April? In April, work will continue on The Division 2 – further bug fixes as well as the mentioned Title Update 9 are expected – the second major update this month.
However, it is rather unlikely that TU9 will be released today. This was announced for the end of April, so it is likely to appear at the earliest next week.
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In Fortnite there is a new special pack (Celebration Pack) that players with PS Plus can claim for free on PS4. The outfit “Point Patroller” and the accessory “Recon Strike” are included.Here’s how you can get it.
What kind of pack is this? Epic Games and Sony have teamed up again to offer players with a PS Plus subscription free content for Fortnite.
This pack includes the following items:
The skin “Point Patroller”
The back accessory “Recon Strike”
As is typical for PlayStation Plus packs, the color blue is prominent here.
The special pack is now available in the PS Store and includes a skin plus a back accessory
When is the pack available? The skin pack has been available in the PS Store since April 14, 2020.
You can get it right away if you want. But you have plenty of time, as the pack will be available for a while.
How to get the PS4 skin
Where can you get it for free? If you are a member of the PS Plus service, this pack is free for you. Just navigate to the PS Store shop and find the pack under exclusive packs.
On the page, you can then acquire the contents for free and use them with your Fortnite account. If your Fortnite and PlayStation accounts are linked, you will find the new cosmetics the next time you log into your locker.
What was the last PS Plus pack?In the last PS Plus pack, you could get the skin “Trilogy” and a back accessory. This has now been replaced by the new skin pack.
The last PS Plus pack included these two items
What is PlayStation Plus? This service is a paid subscription for PlayStation 4 that costs around 60 € per year. You need it to play some games online. Once a month, deals on free games are released that you can only receive with PS Plus.
Players are continuously confronted with the Corona virus in the gaming community. In Final Fantasy XIV, a player died and received a large procession in-game.
What happened? It is common in the gaming community for players to pay their last respects in-game to their friends. For example:
Similar events occurred in Final Fantasy XIV. Over the Easter weekend, a long memorial service was held for a player who died from Corona.
Hundreds of players gathered on the Zalera server and began hours-long procession, starting in the city of Ul’dah. The players walked slowly at a walking pace through several areas, their destination being the Guardian Tree in the Deep Forest.
This is not just a beautiful in-game location with a particularly large tree that is several thousand years old. According to the story, it is also home to the most powerful elemental that protects the forest and its inhabitants.
The Guardian Tree is a beautiful location and plays an important role in several FFXIV quests
How many were present? It is difficult to say how many players actually participated in the procession, but the number is likely several hundred.
Final Fantasy XIV has an internal limitation on how many player characters can be displayed on screen at the same time. Therefore, in the videos of the procession, players can be seen continuously appearing and disappearing as the limit for this restriction is exceeded.
Here is an example of this:
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Many of them joined the procession without knowing the deceased. They simply wanted to pay their last respects. Some attendees were not even based on the Zalera server, but specifically created a character there for the procession.
Many of the participants wore black clothing, while others dyed their gear a soft pink. According to reports on reddit, it was the deceased player’s preferred color.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare there is a new skin causing a lot of discussions. It resembles a well-known character from the Netflix series Tiger King.
This is the skin in question: The operator Yegor has received a new skin with the Battle Pass of Season 3, where he is seen for the first time without a shirt and various tattoos are discovered. He also wears a gold chain.
The overall appearance strongly resembles John Finlay. He is known from the Netflix series “Tiger King – Murder, Mayhem and Madness”. There, he is the husband of Joe Exotic, from whom most of the series revolves.
Does the new skin come from Tiger King?
The similarities are: Especially the many tattoos on the upper body are similar. But also the gold chain that Finlay and Yegor wear fits together. Then there is also the hairstyle and the beard. At first glance, this skin could actually represent John Finlay.
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This is what players say about it: On Twitter, there are dozens of tweets discussing this similarity. One tweet says “I didn’t even know that the creators of Call of Duty are such big Tiger King fans.” or “I’m so glad Call of Duty finally added a Tiger King update to Modern Warfare.”
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Here’s the current status of the series: Tiger King is currently extremely popular on Netflix. It has been among the most popular series on the streaming platform for days.
The documentary series focuses on the life of Joe Exotic, who ran a private zoo with exotic animals and ultimately ended up in prison for killing or mistreating animals. All the footage is real, and the people shown are indeed the ones involved in the entire case.
Is this really a Tiger King skin? Probably, the similarity between John Finlay and the Yegor skin is more coincidental. After all, the operator has been in the game for a long time and was not recently added.
Moreover, Finlay is more of a secondary character in the series, and it would make much more sense to show one of the main characters as a skin if they were actually referencing this series.
Nevertheless, it may well be that Infinity Ward allowed themselves a little joke and slightly adjusted one of the existing skins. Players definitely appreciate it, as many players are trying out the skin right away in the game.
Every week, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone change slightly, bringing new modes and a breath of fresh air to the game. This week, Free2Play players can particularly benefit, as they can level up important weapons.
What’s going on with CoD? With the weekly community update, the developers of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the Battle Royale Warzone keep us informed. They continuously introduce new modes, grant double XP, or release new content for Season 3.
This week, Free2Play players should keep an eye on the playlist, as they can level important weapons for their loadouts over the weekend. A special mode and double XP make this possible.
Update April 17, 9:40 AM – On Friday morning, there was another playlist update, and for the first time, a duo mode was also introduced. “Scopes and Shotguns” could only hold a place in the playlist for a few days:
Warzone
BR-4
BR-3
BR-Solo
Plunder Duos
Update April 14, 7:20 PM – The playlist update is live. These are the current modes:
Playlist update brings insane Warzone mode – Double XP this weekend
When does the Double XP event start? On Friday, April 17 at 7 PM, an event starts that gives us double experience points for our in-game level and weapon levels. However, there is no faster progress for the Battle Pass. The event runs until Monday, April 20, at 7 PM.
The sniper rifles have relatively few weapon levels, but leveling can take quite a while. With double XP, it gets significantly easier.
What do Warzone players get? The hot Battle Royale recently broke the 50 million player mark and wants to provide variety for its soldiers. That’s why the new “Scopes and Scatter Guns” mode brings a new experience for trio teams.
Here, we only find shotguns and sniper rifles as loot drops in Warzone, and one of the most important items is unavailable – the supply drop, which now costs $10,000.
Why do F2P players particularly benefit this week? Shotguns, like the R9-0 and sniper rifles, such as the HDR, are among the best weapons in Warzone.
The new “Scopes & Scatter” mode generously distributes these powerful calibers in the loot drops and crates of the Battle Royale, greatly increasing your chances of getting kills and points. Additionally, there are no loadout drops, through which some MW players have advantages over F2P players.
The R9-0 is considered a really strong shotgun in Warzone and can surely benefit from a few weapon levels for some players.
Since there will also be a double weapon XP event over the weekend, you can level up important shotguns and sniper rifles and prepare them for your personal loadout drops. If your account level is not quite at the maximum yet, leveling up will also be particularly easy over the weekend.
What does the multiplayer have to offer? Regular MP players also benefit from the Double XP event. So if you want to level special weapons, like the powerful Renetti, which is currently dominating matches with record TTK values, take advantage of the long CoD weekend.
As a special mode, there’s “Delivered” (Drop Zone). The matches play out somewhat like Domination, but killstreaks can only be earned through specific supply drops that come into play along with the position to hold. Additionally, the currently running “Season 3 Moshpit” is expected to remain in the game, featuring only the 3 new maps from Season 3 with a mix of various modes.
The team shooter Valorant is extremely popular among top streamers like shroud and Summit1g. Therefore, shortly after the beta launch, there was a match of top streamers against the developers. It did not go well for the streamers. But why?
Which streamers were involved? One day after the beta launch on April 8, 2020, 5 top streamers agreed to a match against the developers of Valorant. The streamers were:
Micheal “shroud” Grzesiek
Tyler “Skadoodle” Latham
Jaryd “summit1g” Lazar
Coby “Dizzy” Meadows
Erik “Fl0m” Flom
Why was this lineup so promising? All 5 streamers were or still are professional players in Counter Strike and are still considered very good shooter players. Shroud, in particular, is regarded because of his accuracy as a “human aimbot” and Dizzy dominated ridiculously in Apex Legends back then. It was generally assumed in the community that they would easily outplay the poor developers.
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How did the match between streamers and developers turn out? But the opposite was the case: The developers dominated the two matches played in an extreme way, giving the streamers little chance. Each of the 3 matches played ended brutally for the streamers:
Bind: 13:3
Haven: 13:5
Split: 13:2
https://youtu.be/EYjxo3LGCKI
Here you can see a recording of the infamous match between the streamers and the developers.
That’s why the streamers had no chance
This is how the developers played: While the challengers were all very good players in Counter Strike, the developer team also had a top player in the former pro and now map designer Volcano. Additionally, there was Nick Wu, who earned his spurs as a pro in the MOBA League of Legends.
Nevertheless, the experience that the developers had in their game was probably worth much more than the pure skill of the streamers like shroud, Summit1g or Dizzy.
The following conclusions can be drawn from the match:
Map knowledge is important in Valorant to act tactically wisely. Through teleporters and shortcuts, an experienced player can fall behind their opponents or set up ambushes. Together with various reconnaissance skills of the agents, this creates a significant advantage.
The knowledge of the abilities of the agents in conjunction with the map is a huge advantage. For example, Volcano could dominate with the new character Raze thanks to cleverly placed explosives and the ultimate rocket. Summit was so annoyed by this that he even demanded the removal of Raze.
Furthermore, it’s not clear to everyone that certain heroes, like Jett, can reach places thanks to their skills that others cannot access. This can quickly lead to death for unsuspecting opponents if they are shot at from an unknown angle.
Since the skills of many heroes, such as ice walls or thick rockets, turn tight spots into death traps, they have the potential to decide a game if used tactically well.
The pros had only played Valorant for a few days and therefore did not know all the tricks and tips yet. Therefore, shroud also said at the end of the round, “We are all back in the classroom again.”.
To quickly become good players in Valorant, practice and routine are essential. However, it’s also helpful if you know a few tricks that make the game easier. Be sure to read our small guide with 11 tips and tricks that you should know from the start in Valorant. This way you might be able to secure an early win or two.
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In Pokémon GO there is a spotlight hour tonight, April 14th. This time it focuses on the Pokémon Magnemite. We will tell you if it’s worth it.
What is happening tonight? The spotlight hour tonight brings significantly more Magnemite into the game. You can catch the Pokémon at every corner for an hour and hope for a Shiny.
When does it start? The spotlight hour starts again at 6 PM local time. For one hour you can take advantage of the special bonus and the numerous Magnemite.
What does the event have to offer? In addition to the many Magnemite, there is also a bonus that is active again. You can earn double candies when catching.
Keep in mind that the Easter event is currently also running. So you can also receive double candies when hatching and lucky eggs last for one hour.
Is Magnemite worth it? The Pokémon of the Electric and Steel types is definitely useful. It can be Shiny, and if you don’t have enough shiny specimens yet, you should look for more.
This is what Shiny Magnemite looks like.
Additionally, Magnezone, the evolution of Magnemite, is a solid Electric attacker. So if you don’t have a good team with this type yet, you should focus on a few Magnezone.
You shouldn’t miss the event, as after the last spotlight hour with Felilou, you finally have a useful Pokémon again.
Players report: First trainers in New Zealand and Australia are already able to participate in the spotlight hour. They report on reddit that the spawns of Magnemite are catastrophic and so far hardly any specimens have been caught.
So it remains to be seen whether Niantic has managed to rectify the spawns by 6 PM German time or if you will also be affected by these poor spawns.
Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of contracting the coronavirus for yourself and others. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding crowds. Niantic has taken various measures to allow you to play Pokémon GO from home.
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Others criticize body art in general. From their point of view, it does not belong on Twitch.
Famous gaming streamers like Kaceytron (LoL) or Alinity Divine (Apex Legends) are also criticized by the community for sexual content; however, Twitch does not seem to intervene here.
Twitch has introduced new, clearer rules regarding what nudity is allowed and what is not. Under the new rules, there has now been a temporary ban against the 22-year-old streamer MizzyRose. She does not know why she was banned. Although the ban lasted only one day, she is now worried about her livelihood.
These are the special rules for body painting: Twitch has recently made clear rules against nudity. Women must cover their nipples and the underside of the breast must not be visible. However, body art is expressly permitted and counts as a “special situation” for which exception rules apply.
The rules for body art state that nipples and areolas must be completely covered before streaming begins. Furthermore, the buttocks and genitals must be completely covered by opaque clothing. (via twitch.tv)
The streamer says she started the stream with the required base on her breasts.
This is now the ban on Twitch: Those who engage in body painting on Twitch are naturally in constant danger of conflicting with the rules. In February, a body painter was banned on Twitch, because her breast was allegedly “not fully covered”.
Therefore, women who practice body painting take some safety precautions before they stream. Streamer MizzyRose (141,000 followers) has already applied a base on her breasts before the stream started.
Nevertheless, she has now been banned by Twitch for one day, because she allegedly violated the rules.
Streamer earns about $3200 a month, fears for her future
This is what she says: The streamer is not concerned about the actual ban, which lasted only one day, but about the consequences for her that stem from the ban and may continue to arise. She fears such bans would disrupt and burden her career in the long run.
Streamers worry about being permanently banned from Twitch after a third strike or losing the privileges of receiving paid subscriptions. MizzyRose tweets:
“I am scared. This is my full-time job. This is how I earn my livelihood”
She has 1300 subs – with this she would earn about $3200 a month (about €2930) based on the usual distribution rules
She has been on Twitch for 5 years and has been doing body painting for 2 months now
The streamer cannot explain why she was banned. She feels completely in the right. Apparently, she cannot cope with this uncertainty.
I have over 1300 subs. Been on Twitch for 5 years! I’ve been body painting for 2 months now on Twitch.
This is the discussion: Under Mizzy’s tweets, she is attacked and referred to as an “E-whore” who should find a real job. There is a rather nasty tone of voice, which seems to be brought into the discussion by men.
Others stand by her. This is body art and allowed. One user says that those who criticize this now probably haven’t heard that Twitch now also allows breastfeeding infants live on stream.
Again, large breasts are blamed for the ban
This concerns female streamers on Twitch: Even Twitch’s new clearer rules seem not to solve the fundamental problem that surrounds nudity on Twitch.
It is still unclear what exactly the problem is when women are banned for nudity. Twitch only names the overarching reason for the ban, without going into details. Mizzy is also only told which guideline she violated, but not in what form.
The “fashion” streamer SweBliss was banned in March.
Both streamers think: If they had different body types, they would not have been banned. They feel that different rules on Twitch apply to women with smaller breasts than to them.
Others criticize body art in general. From their point of view, it does not belong on Twitch.
Famous gaming streamers like Kaceytron (LoL) or Alinity Divine (Apex Legends) are also criticized by the community for sexual content; however, Twitch does not seem to intervene here.
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This is what the model offers: The compact 2.5-inch drive with dimensions of 111 x 82 x 21 millimeters features 5 TB of storage and connects to the PC via USB 3.0 without needing an additional power supply.
Out of the box, the model is compatible with Windows 7 and higher, but it can also be reformatted for other operating systems. The manufacturer offers a two-year warranty.
Reviews and Savings
This is what users say: The hard drive is mostly rated positively online. The website reviewmeta.com has determined a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on over 5,000 reviews.
It is particularly praised for its value for money and large storage capacity, along with its ease of use. Criticism is generally only directed at defects.
Pros
large storage capacity
no additional power supply needed
compact design
therefore very portable
Cons
could be faster
Savings: MediaMarkt.de currently offers the WD Elements 5 TB for free shipping via direct discount at checkout for 98 euros instead of 115 euros. The savings become apparent during the ordering process.
In the price comparison at Geizhals.de, it is otherwise listed with other retailers currently starting at around 121 euros with shipping.
In addition, there are various other items discounted, all of which can be found on the corresponding overview page in the online shop of Mediamarkt.de.
These include, among others, smartphones, smartwatches, televisions, and laptops as well as many other products:
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Epic Games hosted a major championship for Fortnite in 2019. The then Twitch stars Jack “CouRage” Dunlop and Ben “DrLupo” Lupo were engaged as casters and hosts. Both turned away from Fortnite in 2020 and explain why they left the game that made them famous.
These were the faces of the Fortnite World Cup: While there are many popular Twitch streamers who rose to fame with Fortnite, virtually all were too inexperienced to qualify for the Fortnite World Cup in 2019. Only 100 solo players and 50 duos managed to succeed in the tough qualifiers and secure a ticket for the World Cup.
To bring some of Twitch’s shine to the World Cup, Epic had hired two established Twitch streamers as casters and hosts: CouRage and DrLupo.
They explained to the viewers what was happening in the game and presented the tournament on stage.
Jack “Courage” Dunlop: For him, Fortnite has become too tough due to the new matchmaking.
Fortnite: Too hard and too long the same
Here’s why they don’t play Fortnite anymore: In an interview with Matthew “Nadeshoot” Haag, both explain why they currently do not play Fortnite. Both are now involved in Valorant and CoD: Warzone.
Courage says: He would go crazy if he had to play Fortnite the way he used to. He can no longer engage in two-minute build battles against players when there is skill-based matchmaking and nothing comes of it in the end.
Skill-based matchmaking brings players of similar skill levels together. For good players, “every match is difficult”, they win less often than with connection-based matchmaking. Weak players, however, have a chance to achieve success.
DrLupo is popular among fans for his dry humor and because he has remained down-to-earth.
Both say they still like Fortnite and can imagine playing the game again, but not the way they used to.
Both would like to continue working as casters and hosts for Fortnite. However, Fortnite would first need to communicate what they plan for esports. CouRage criticizes the lack of communication and vision from Epic for Fortnite.
The video shows the scene – Mobile users can skip to 7:30 minutes:
“Epic is destroying Fortnite for content creators”
These are the problems for streamers right now: The well-known Twitch streamer, Ali “SypherPK” Hassan, has explained why Fortnite is currently losing so many popular streamers.
He names 3 reasons:
The skill-based matchmaking makes every game strenuous and destroys the opportunity to play with other streamers.
Changes to Fortnite resulted in many dying at the start of a match, and after 10 minutes hardly encountering opponents – this is due to the new map with Season 2: “The Agency” being a hotspot, where many land and die at the beginning of a Fortnite match.
All of this has destroyed Fortnite for “content creators”. There are no longer the relaxed rounds with friendly streamers, as they only turn into frustration from being hunted by “intensively gaming stream-snipers”.
The MMORPG Elyon was originally announced as Ascent: Infinite Realm. However, it underwent a major overhaul. This has visibly benefited the game, as gameplay videos from initial tests show.
What kind of game is this? Elyon will be an action MMORPG developed by the Korean studio Bluehole. The company is best known for the titles TERA and PUBG.
In general, the online role-playing game is supposed to be strongly oriented towards Western preferences and therefore avoids excessive grinding while providing understandable quests and quickly available content.
Towards the end of the video, you can briefly see gliding. This still comes from the old concept of A:IR. The aerial combat is not to be completely abandoned. However, the focus is supposed to be clearly shifted away from it, as can be seen in the previous gameplay videos.
The 5 classes of Elyon
What does character creation look like? A second video about Elyon by YouTuber HK MAX3 focuses on character creation.
This is detailed and somewhat reminiscent of Aion, although it does not appear that you can create complete monsters as is possible in the MMORPG by NCSoft.
During creation, you have the choice between 4 different playable races and the five classes:
Warlord – A heavily armored knight.
Sorceress – A classic mage.
Mystic – A supporter and healer.
Assassin – The usual agile rogue.
Gunslinger – Fights with revolvers at close range and a rifle at long range.
You have already experienced the Gunslinger in action in the gameplay video linked above.
https://youtu.be/0J14qjSN0KQ
Detailed character creation in Elyon.
Where can you see more? On YouTube, you can currently find several gameplay videos, although the shown language is currently only Korean.
What about a Western release of Elyon? While the beta in South Korea is already running, we in Europe have to be patient. However, it has been said that a beta for the West is planned for later in 2020.
The publisher of the game is Kakao Games, which also brought us Black Desert. From a content perspective, we are still slightly behind the Korean version, but we usually receive important updates such as classes only a few days or weeks later.
The “human Aimbot” shroud revealed his settings for the new shooter Valorant in a video. We show you how one of the world’s best shooter players plays the new hit.
What kind of settings are these? The Mixer streamer Michael “shroud” Grzesiek is often asked about his settings in his streams, with which he plays the new shooter hit Valorant.
shroud is considered a master of virtual weapons. Many want to be as good as he is.
The adjustments of the settings are important because the default settings of the developers often deviate from practical use while playing. This is partly because the standard should appeal to as many players as possible and also be somehow usable for everyone.
Especially in a shooter, it is important to adjust the settings to oneself in order to get the most out of one’s abilities. Because even milliseconds of difference in performance can determine victory or defeat.
Who is shroud? shroud is considered one of the best shooter players in the world and has earned the nickname “human Aimbot” through his outstanding performances in the genre, as he accurately eliminates all kinds of opponents. At times he is so good that he surprises himself. Therefore, it makes sense to orient oneself to his settings.
Why should I set my crosshair this way? In principle, these settings are a matter of personal preference, but they have a decisive advantage: visibility. With shroud’s crosshair settings, you can see faster and more accurately where your crosshair is located.
Particularly the color is crucial. The standard white hardly stands out from many surfaces in Valorant. It is generally advisable to choose a bright color that rarely occurs in the game – like pink or turquoise.
A turquoise crosshair stands out better from the background than a white one – pink works too.
shroud’s mouse settings
This is how shroud sets his mouse
DPI: 450
eDPI: 351
Hertz: 1000
Mouse sensitivity in game: 0.78
Sensitivity multiplier for scope: 1
Mouse sensitivity in Windows: 6
Should I adopt these settings? Shroud’s settings are also a matter of personal preference and vary from player to player. Some prefer slower movements in shooters, while others prefer faster ones.
Most of these settings can be found directly in the options or in the driver of your mouse or in Windows. What is especially important is the eDPI, which results from multiplying DPI and sensitivity.
This product should match if you want to copy shroud’s settings. The two corresponding options can then deviate as long as the result remains identical.
Why should I use this keybinds? Shroud mainly uses the default settings and has some keys, like the ultimate, placed in easier to reach spots. This allows him to bind F for “Use”, which is also the same key in many other shooters. Thus, he can better leverage his muscle memory.
However, the fact that he jumps with mouse wheel down likely has a specific reason. This movement is easier to achieve, and “Bunny Hopping” becomes easier. Bunny Hopping is a special movement method that many experts recommend – and with shroud’s settings, it becomes easier to replicate.
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A crazy victory in the Gulag of CoD: Warzone was achieved by this player using a steering wheel. He couldn’t even look left or right.
What happened? Instead of using a mouse and keyboard or a standard PS4/Xbox One controller, this player played CoD Warzone with a steering wheel. Its design is more suited for racing games or simulations.
One would assume that the player would just lose using that. However, he scored a funny victory in the Gulag, which will probably be quite embarrassing for the opponent.
Steering wheel wins in 1v1 – Gulag of Warzone
This is how the match went: The YouTuber Noel Miller steered his character in Warzone with the steering wheel. The problem was that he couldn’t look around, only walk sideways. Aiming with his weapon was impossible since it was always pointed straight ahead.
Right at the beginning of the match, it is clear that he made a great getaway driver. This led to funny scenes as Miller acted like an Uber driver.
Eventually, he gets shot and lands in the Gulag. There, two players compete against each other on a very small map, fighting for survival. The winner gets to rejoin the match.
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What do the viewers say? In the comments under the YouTube video, players write:
Imagine someone he killed sees the video and finds out that they were killed by someone using a steering wheel to play. I would never play Warzone again
If you are the guy who got killed in the Gulag by a dude with a steering wheel, please uninstall the game
Even if you don’t own a steering wheel, it’s worth logging into Warzone right now. Because the developers are currently giving away 15€ as in-game reward because they messed it up the first time. If you’re lucky, you might get it twice.
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In Destiny 2 the Exotics are among the hottest guns in the game. Our author Philipp Hansen takes a look at the weapons that impress with appearance, not power, in this top list.
By now, there are 150 Exotics in Destiny 2, most of which have unique abilities. But you don’t always have to or want to run around with the absolute meta weapon, the craziest damage dealer in your hand.
This list focuses on appearance, not power. I have selected 9 Exotics that deserve a permanent place in my inventory because of their cool looks.
My Top 9 Exotic Weapons that Look Unbelievably Good
You will quickly notice a trend in my Exotic list and know exactly what a weapon in Destiny needs to appeal to me. A little hint upfront: Slim Scouts or skinny SMGs have no place in my top list. Weapons must look powerful and dangerous, preferably dark-themed and have character.
I will briefly introduce the firearm and explain why I find the appearance so great. Afterwards, I have selected the coolest ornament for each Exotic, which either perfectly complements the weapon or gives it a whole new spin.
1. Thorn
The Thorn
What can the weapon do?The exotic revolver Thorn fires no ordinary bullets, but the thorny projectiles that bear its name. These poison your victims and deal damage over time. If you finish off an opponent with the nasty poison shot, the dark weapon feeds on the corruption and becomes even deadlier.
This is what makes the appearance so great: Thorn is rightly considered one of the most famous weapons in the Destiny universe. In addition to its power, the design is as well thought out as few other Exotics. The edges and spikes that jut out harshly from the revolver give it a menacing look and fit perfectly with the exotic characteristics.
The story behind Thorn is also beautifully underscored by the appearance. Originally, the Exotic was the “good” weapon Rose. But it was then corrupted by dark magic.
The ornament “Heretic’s Robe” was available in Season 8 from Tess
This ornament refines the gun: Once dark Hive Witches corrupted Thorn. The ornament “Heretic’s Robe” takes the Hive curse to the extreme and is reminiscent of the blood-red fortress of shadows through which we fight on the moon. The skin gives the weapon more thorns and has a connection to the story, as it should be.
2. Wings of Vigilance
What can the weapon do? The exotic pulse rifle Wings of Vigilance heals you when allies around you pass away. If you are the last living fighter in your fireteam, the Exo really amps up. You and the rifle receive many useful buffs to turn the tide in your favor.
This is what makes the appearance so great: The weapon is unmistakably inspired by ancient Egypt. Small Anubis elements, mummy wrappings, and Horus wings decorate the rifle. It fits well that all perks seem designed for the Trials of Osiris. The story behind the weapon also refers to the Trials.
The design thus again stands out by the fusion of lore, perks, and appearance. I fell in love with the look of the pulse rifle back in the early days.
With the ornament “Book of the Dead”, the Exotic looks like an ancient Pharaoh’s treasure
This ornament refines the gun: Thanks to the ornament “Book of the Dead”, the Exo looks even more like a treasure archaeologists unearthed from inside a pyramid. The glow of days gone by is still discernible, but everything is dirtier, more mysterious, and darker.
This is what makes the appearance so great: Just look at it, everything about Scarlet screams danger! You have a bayonet, nasty spikes, and the splatters are certainly not red paint. Once again, the appearance underscores the story behind the weapon, because “According to official Vanguard statements, this weapon does not exist.”
As a Guardian, it is unbecoming to use such a “forbidden weapon” and to keep alive through the “cruel remedy”. When I carry Scarlet, I feel like a soldier who has actually lost the war but will resort to any means to get home. And let’s be honest, the forbidden is usually the most fun.
“Silver Ball” turns the revolver into the nightmare of every werewolf
This ornament refines the gun: The ornament “Silver Ball” gives the weapon a completely different twist. Instead of a dirty gun, you are now using the probably most exquisite of all Exotics.
The delicate engraving and playful flourishes are completely at odds with the dark lore and cleverly break with the theme. Immediately, fantasies of hunting werewolves come to mind.
On page 2, you will find stylish power, special, and primary weapons in all shapes and colors.
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Players have found a trick in GTA Online that allows even heavy vehicles to fly through the air. That would be a different way to “drive” from point A to point B.
What is this trick? The player Blaze_Razgriz1 shows a way to make his truck fly.
In the clip, you can see him flying his truck through the air as if it were a regular airplane:
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He even manages to land on top of the highest building in Los Santos: the Maze Bank Tower.
How is this even possible?
What do you need for this trick? This trick only works with arena vehicles like the Behemoth, Sasquatch, and Imperator, which additionally have 2 upgrades installed. The vehicle must be able to jump like the Ruiner 2000.
Then, this vehicle needs to have a Shunt Boost added. This boost is actually meant for quickly dodging left and right on the road or pushing cars away from you.
You can have these two upgrades installed at the Arena Workshop by your mechanic.
The trick is not so easy to perform
How do you make the vehicles fly? Now that you have an arena vehicle that meets the requirements mentioned above, you can try to get the vehicle into the air.
With these steps, it should work:
Jump with the vehicle into the air
Rotate the entire vehicle onto one side so it “lies” in the air
Activate the Shunt Boost on the underside to push you upwards
You must execute these 3 steps quickly while the vehicle is still in the air. You only have a few seconds for this.
Once you’ve done this, you need to keep the vehicle in the tilted position and activate the boost repeatedly as soon as the yellow bar, visible at the bottom of the mini-map, is filled again.
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In this video, a player shows how this trick works. The yellow boost bar is also visible, and you can see when to activate it again to stay in the air longer.
The trick can be difficult to execute. However, if you succeed, you will surely have a lot of fun and experience a whole different aspect of the game.
These are the results: At the time of the evaluation (April 13), 1,451 MeinMMO readers participated and voted. The selection is quite balanced, but there is a tendency:
Druid: 162 (11.16 %)
Paladin: 153 (10.54 %)
Hunter: 137 (9.44 %)
Warrior: 131 (9.03 %)
Shaman: 128 (8.82 %)
Warlock: 120 (8.27 %)
Mage: 120 (8.27 %)
Rogue: 111 (7.65 %)
Demon Hunter: 111 (7.65 %)
Death Knight: 109 (7.51 %)
Priest: 99 (6.82 %)
Monk: 70 (4.82 %)
Note: Deviations in the second decimal place may occur due to rounding.
It is noticeable that most of you prefer Druids. Both this and the Paladin in second place are true hybrids. Over one-fifth of you prefer one of these two classes. A stark contrast to the loser, who can also fill all roles: the Monk.
It is also striking that the Demon Hunter, being the newest class, is more popular than Monks and Death Knights, both of which were released before it. Either the allure of the new is still present, or the class simply seems more successful to you than the previous newcomers.
The advantage of the classes: They can do it all
That’s why Paladins and Druids are so popular: Only a few of you explained why you chose what you like the most. However, both Paladins and Druids show a significant strength: They can do everything.
Druids are true hybrids – just like Paladins.
Each of the required roles in a group (Tank, Healer, DPS) can be filled by both classes. This is achieved through quick specialization and equipment switching.
Druids are leading in this regard, as they can deal damage in both melee and ranged combat – Paladins are pure melees. Furthermore, Druids can excel with significant damage, at least in the current DPS rankings for WoW, where they stand above Paladins.
What about the Hunter? Hunters are generally considered a rather easy class to play in the WoW community. However, this doesn’t change the fact that at least one of their specializations is found among the upper ranks of the DPS lists in almost every content.
Hunters are a good starter class and have the potential to become really strong when mastered. Many players begin their journey in World of Warcraft with a Hunter and then simply stick with it, like MeinMMO reader Julia Knölle on Facebook: “From the start as BM-Hunter, for me the best class and I get along best with it.”
Hunters are regarded in WoW as a particularly beginner-friendly class and many players then stick with it.
The strength of all your popular classes lies quite evidently in their versatility or in the ease of entry they promise. Especially Druids and Paladins allow you to fill different roles without having to learn a new character right away.
Why is the Monk so unpopular then?
What’s surprising is that Monks are the most unpopular class by a significant margin, even though they can also fulfill all roles. This could have several reasons:
Monks are considered harder to play
They are often only found in the lower ranks of DPS lists
Other classes can do what they can do, only a bit better
Monks have unique mechanics in each of their specializations. However, this also leads to many raid groups taking only one Monk, who is supposed to take on that one specific task.
Monks can actually do everything – but probably not well enough.
A good example is the ability “Mystical Touch” from Windwalkers and Brewmasters, which increases the physical damage taken by the target by 5% and thus benefits all melee players in your raid.
It is difficult to quantify how strong a class really is. However, one can somewhat gauge the strength by the performance of the best players. For example, the “M+-Score” on wowprogress.com, which indicates how well players perform in Mythic+ dungeons.
The site shows that among tanks and DPS, neither Druids nor Paladins are particularly popular. Here, Warriors make up the absolute majority. Among DDs, there is rather a tendency towards Mages, Rogues, and Demon Hunters.
Only among healers are both Paladins and Druids the top classes preferred by most players. They are therefore apparently very strong, at least in this area.
From my own experience, I can also say that both classes are often used and favored in PvP and raids in every role. Their diversity is an advantage: Whatever you want to play, with these classes you can quickly find a group.
Which class should I play? Every class has its strengths and weaknesses, and a well-played character is often better (and more fun) than a half-heartedly played “OP class”.
If you still can’t decide, the new, big feature of Shadowlands: The Covenants may help you choose. With these, there will be special covenant abilities that differ depending on the covenant and class. We cannot yet foresee the impact on the classes, but the abilities will definitely bring interesting changes.
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Are you often in the Weekend League of FIFA 20? Then you should know these 5 players well – because they are almost infamous in the community.
What kind of players are they? Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Mbappé, and many other cards are so strong that they are hardly stoppable. These top players come with high ratings – and when you encounter them, it is clear that it will be a tough match.
However, there are also some players who don’t have such high ratings but can still wreck everything in the Weekend League. These players are particularly often brought in during the closing stages to save a game that seems almost lost – or to snatch the victory that was thought to be secure from you. Because these players are only cool when you have them yourself. On the opposite side, however, they are a real nightmare.
We have looked around in the community and examined some of these players more closely.
Adama Traoré
What makes Adama Traoré so dangerous? Adama Traoré was basically the first player in this series to become infamous in the Weekend League. This is not surprising, because from the beginning, Traoré has been at the top of the list of fastest players in FIFA 20.
Don’t even try to catch him
By now, he has also received some special cards that make him a really dangerous weapon in the Weekend League. The chance to catch Adama Traoré in FIFA 20 is about as high as drawing a TOTY card from a gold pack.
It’s more likely to intercept him just before the box if a defender is already there – chasing after him can be forgotten. But there are players who cause even more fear among FIFA players.
Ryan Kent
What makes Kent so dangerous? Ryan Kent has perhaps the most infamous card in the FIFA community. His Europa League live card could only be obtained for a limited time; it is no longer available. However, back then, perhaps some people failed to see how dangerous Kent is – and didn’t consider that the live card could get better. Now it stands at a total of 84.
Kent is much more dangerous than his overall rating suggests
This 84-rated card not only has one of the best speeds in FUT overall – Kent also has a 99 in agility and 97 in balance. So good luck trying to take the ball from him. Additionally, he has a weak foot with 5 stars – Kent can score from any position. And he does – as shown in this video:
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In the community, Kent has earned a reputation for being essentially a death sentence when he is substituted in the 60th minute. On Reddit, there are posts like “Support group for people who didn’t get Kent” – with a lot of participation. So congratulations if you secured him back then – and good luck if he is used against you!
Daniel James
What makes Daniel James so dangerous? Your opponent has substituted Ryan Kent on one wing? Then you should hope that Daniel James is not lurking on the other wing – because then you really have a lot to deal with.
The basic card of James is rather harmless
Daniel James received a 75-rated card as part of the Future Stars promo, which is not particularly dangerous. However, it could be upgraded by completing objectives. And many players – possibly still traumatized by the missed Kent – did that just to be safe. The reward: a speedy, agile option on the wing that is hard to stop even by fast defenders.
The best version of James is hardly stoppable
The final 86-rated card of James has a pace of 98, but is equally strong in dribbling like Kent. The weak foot has one star less but still holds up. With James on the right wing, you have a card similar to Adama Traoré regarding sprints – only that James is also technically a bit less predictable.
In the community, James is very popular because many were able to secure him quite easily through the Future Stars objectives. Accordingly, many players now have him available and can use him against you.
Mislav Oršić
What makes Oršić so dangerous? Oršić is also one of those players that could be obtained through objectives during a promo. However, the Croatian was not easy to get, as he doesn’t have particularly great link opportunities. Nevertheless, some players snagged Oršić and now have the opportunity to substitute him in.
Oršić became extremely dangerous with the upgrade
And as soon as Oršić steps onto the pitch, you face another challenge on the scale of Kent. Because Oršić was one of the Headliners and received an upgrade to an overall rating of 86. Since then, he has been causing chaos in the Weekend League with huge speed ratings and strong numbers in dribbling and shooting.
Due to the links, Oršić is often substituted in and provides the decisive goal in the closing stages. He is therefore basically the definition of a “super-sub” – a player who can turn a game completely around as a joker.
Wissam Ben Yedder
What makes Ben Yedder so dangerous? Ben Yedder has almost become a classic among FIFA players. Even in FIFA 19, he was one of the most dangerous cards – and this year, Ben Yedder has something special.
Ben Yedder often receives special cards
This is also reflected in the numbers. According to the “Players Game Performance” on futbin, Ben Yedder’s inform card is the most played card in FIFA 20 overall, with more than 13 million matches. Ben Yedder also follows in the second place – in the Ones-to-Watch variant with over 11 million matches.
The striker also has a 90-rated shapeshifters card, a POTM card, and various TOTW special cards. In the community, he is infamous for constantly receiving special cards, as can be seen here on Reddit:
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At the same time, Ben Yedder also scores the goals in the Weekend League. He has generally good stats for a striker, plus a weak foot with 5 stars and four stars for skill moves. So it is worth getting him into your team.
If you have these players in your team, you can consider yourself lucky in the Weekend League. Because they are likely to significantly help you secure the best rewards of the Weekend League each week.
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In the new tactical shooter Valorant there’s a discussion about the anti-cheat protection. The program vgk.sys becomes active as soon as players turn on the PC, they don’t even have to start Valorant.
This is causing discussion: On reddit, a player found out that a “Kernel Anticheat Driver” named vgk.sys starts running as soon as you turn on the computer.
The user says: He thinks it’s okay if an anti-cheat program starts as soon as you launch the game, but that the anti-cheat system starts running before you even play seems a bit unusual to him.
Many PC users are notoriously skeptical when programs run that they have no control over, that data is being collected and shared. It seems mainly to be an issue that Riot Games hasn’t informed anyone that they are doing this. Such things need to be communicated clearly, says the user on reddit.
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This is what Riot says: They confirm (via reddit), that the program runs as soon as the system starts. They say:
the system is designed to use minimal resources
the program does nothing when no game is running
there is no information sent to Riot’s servers
They have installed the anti-cheat system to start with the PC boot because cheat systems often activate before an antivirus system kicks in. When an anti-cheat system is active at startup, it makes it harder for cheats to succeed.
Riot emphasizes that they were very careful about the program’s security and had several external security teams review the system.
The program does not collect data about the computer and does not send it back to Riot. At Riot, they consider this kind of protection necessary to ensure a safe, cheat-free game.
This is a hacker who is allowed in Valorant: The agent Cypher.
Riot Games’ decision is understandable for many. Why they did not communicate this and why it is only now being noticed in practice seems to be a valid question.
Many players feel uneasy when programs run on their PC that they were not informed about and over which they have no control – because this is often how malware behaves.
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Normally, a level up costs either playtime or 150 CoD Points, equivalent to about €1.50. Therefore, the gift of ten levels corresponds to around €15 in value.
In fact, players were supposed to find it easier to obtain the final rewards of the Season 2 Battle Pass just before the end of the season, but that didn’t work out completely.
Many players who have already reached higher Battle Pass levels reported that they did not receive the gift. This involved players who were at level 91 or higher in the Season 2 Battle Pass. They came away empty-handed.
What is happening now? Activision has now decided to distribute the gift a second time to all the players who have not yet received it. Originally, the level ups were to be transferable to the new Season 3 of Modern Warfare.
Since that apparently did not work for everyone, those who had issues can now redeem the gift again.
How do I get the gift? To secure the ten levels, you just need to log in and navigate to the “Battle Pass” section in the Multiplayer menu or in Warzone. There should be a notification with the gift waiting for you there.
Image source: GameStar
Double gift due to bug – Again with a bug?
Some players are now reporting that they receive the level skips even though they already benefited from them in Season 2. They are receiving the gift a second time and saving even more money (or time).
Other players, on the other hand, state on reddit that despite the bug in Season 2, they did not receive a gift now either. They have come away empty-handed so far.
However, it is true that only owners of the Battle Pass were supposed to benefit from this, as initially stated. Those who did not purchase the Battle Pass for about €10 (1000 CoD Points) should not receive a gift either.
The studio Riot Games has launched a new shooter called Valorant . The free access to the Closed Beta is not available as usual through Beta Keys, but through Twitch Drops. This turns Twitch into a sort of “Wild West,” as experts are now criticizing.
This was Riot Games’ plan: Anyone who wants to gain beta access to Valorant must watch a streamer on Twitch who has “Twitch Drops” enabled. The viewer’s account must be linked with Valorant. After that, it’s a matter of waiting and trusting one’s luck.
There is no real “beta key,” rather accounts are marked via Twitch Drops so that they are unlocked for Valorant. With a bit of luck and a lot of patience, the shooter fun will eventually begin.
Riot Games’ plan was to make Valorant a hit on Twitch and reward streamers who collaborate with them. Because only with them do you get the beta accesses.
Summit1g has over 220,000 viewers with Valorant. All top streamers have “Drops enabled.” (Time of the screen: 13.4.: 11:50 AM)
The plan worked, but it came with 4 problems and side effects that are now being discussed. All of them somehow make Twitch dirtier.
These are the 4 problems of Twitch Drops for Valorant
This is the problem with eBay: Because keys are so sought after, people sell their accounts with beta access on eBay for sometimes absurdly high prices.
Riot responds by banning these purchased accounts. However, due to the high value on eBay, it is attractive for people to create new accounts, enable beta access for them, and then sell those accounts on eBay.
Anyone who is tempted to purchase here must pay for an actually “free access” and might be angry afterwards if they get banned.
Some people want astronomical prices on eBay. The “cheaper” offers are around €40.
This is the problem with view bots: The issue is related to eBay. People create bot accounts to “farm beta access,” which they then sell on eBay.
These view bots disturb the integrity of Twitch but provide streamers with additional advertising revenue. They further intensify the competition for Twitch Drops.
If bots grab many keys, there is less left for “honest players.”
This is the problem with streamers without drops: Streamers who do not have drops enabled simply claim in the title of their Twitch streams “Drops active” to get more viewers.
Apparently, some even ban anyone who addresses this. The case of Dr Disrespect became public – but there are said to be many other cases where streamers behave this way, including German Twitch streamers.
Only when you see this message do you know that Twitch Drops are really active:
Pay attention to the tag “Drops enabled” so you don’t fall for streamers.
This leads to frustration on Twitch when viewers realize that they have watched a stream for hours “for nothing” without a chance to receive a key.
This is the problem with streamers with drops: Even the streamers who offer Twitch Drops do not always act as integer as usual. Because they want to be “maximally long on-air” to benefit from the current boom and rake in as much ad money as possible, as Twitch streamer DrLupo explains.
They benefit from having their streams watched because people want beta access to Valorant.
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Therefore, they broadcast replays of old streams, but do not mark them as replays, instead claiming to be live to attract viewers and thus earn more advertising revenue. Because so many view bots are watching, this is particularly lucrative.
So streamers pretend to be live while in reality only old recordings are running.
eSports expert Rod Breslau explains that Riot Games has created a “strange” situation. Now everyone is exploiting the system for broadcasting replays on Twitch.
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