7 weapons from Destiny 2 were so ridiculously strong that everyone had to use them

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 7 minutes

In Destiny 2, there are always weapons that dominate everything and leave their mark on the game. We’re taking a look at 7 of these standout weapons.

The loot shooter Destiny 2 skillfully combines many elements into a unique mix – one of the main ingredients for the outstanding cocktail is the numerous cool weapons. But some of the firearms have a greater impact on the game than others.

In this article, we take a look at the possibly most powerful weapons that players will remember for years to come. The 7 guns on the following pages are the standout nails, as the Destiny developer himself calls them.

We’ll examine what makes the weapons so special, what has happened to them, and why you loved the beasts so much.

Rocket Launchers with Cluster Bombs – Because one explosion is not enough

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That’s why the weapon was so strong: Rocket launchers were considered very good power weapons in the early days of Destiny 2. However, with the perk Cluster Bombs, they reached a whole new level and became real boss killers.

The perk causes the initial rocket detonation to release a multitude of smaller bombs that blanket an entire area with their explosions. The larger the enemy, the more of the clusters deal damage. Traditionally, the biggest bosses in Destiny are also the strongest. Rocket launchers quickly became the must-have weapon in PvE, guaranteeing fast raid runs, even to the extent that they bypassed boss mechanics.

What happened to the OP guns? The power of rocket launchers remained largely unchallenged for quite a while until Bungie put a stop to it in Season 6. The great auto-reload nerf from Shadowkeep then finally ended the era of rocket launchers.

That’s why Guardians loved their cluster rocket launchers: The love for their rocket launchers runs deep among Guardians. Even in Destiny 1, the exotic variants were well-known and feared, foremost the most iconic Destiny weapon of all time: The Gjallarhorn.

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The Recluse – SMG with a nasty bite

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That’s why the weapon was so strong: The Recluse is the name of a legendary SMG that can be specifically earned through PvP. It features the unique perk Mastery, which was powerful: After every kill, regardless of the weapon used, the damage of The Recluse increased enormously.

Once heated up, you could essentially mow down anything and achieve serious kill streaks. With the generous damage modifications, it didn’t matter whether you scored body or headshots. Conveniently, the SMG reloaded significantly faster after every kill and was regarded as the strongest primary weapon in both PvP and PvE.

What happened to the OP gun? The Recluse arrived in Season 6 and was then hit by the nerf hammer in Season 9. The weapon is still good today, but the damage is no longer astronomical, and you need to aim much more precisely.

That’s why Guardians loved their Recluse: As a top weapon, The Recluse was tied to a quest that required victories in competitive PvP. Accordingly, Guardians were pleased to be rewarded with such a powerful weapon for their efforts.

Why I welcomed the nerf of The Recluse, you can read here, otherwise, we continue on the next page with overpowered weapons.

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Free DLC for CoD: Modern Warfare and Warzone – Get it with PS Plus

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PS Plus members can now snag an exclusive DLC with some cool in-game items and bonuses at the launch of Season 3 for CoD: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone – and it’s free. We show you what’s in the new Warzone Combat Pack and how to get it.

What’s the deal with the free DLC?: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the Battle Royale mode Warzone launched Season 3 on April 8 the Season 3 started.

The new season brings all sorts of new content – including exclusive content for PS4 players. You can learn more about it here: CoD MW: Roadmap for Season 3 introduced – Here’s what to expect in the new season

Among the PlayStation-exclusive content is a new mini-DLC that PS Plus subscribers can now grab for free in the PS Store – The Call of Duty: Warzone Combat Pack (Season 3).

What’s in the new Warzone Combat Pack? The free pack mainly includes purely cosmetic content that you can use in the Multiplayer of CoD: Modern Warfare or with the free-to-play version Call of Duty: Warzone.

The new Combat Pack includes

  • an exclusive operator skin for Wyatt
  • an exclusive sniper rifle blueprint
  • an exclusive handgun blueprint
  • an exclusive tactical knife
  • an exclusive weapon charm
  • an exclusive animated calling card
  • an exclusive spray motif
  • tokens for 60 minutes of double weapon XP

This second Warzone Combat Pack (Combat Pack 2) will also remain PlayStation-exclusive until October 1, 2020. Only then will it be available on other platforms.

How to get the new Warzone Combat Pack 2? If you have an active PS Plus subscription, it’s very simple. Just follow this link to the PS Store or search for it in the PlayStation Store on your PS4:

No Warzone or Modern Warfare yet? If you don’t have Warzone or CoD: Modern Warfare yet, you can get it here:

Then you can immediately jump into the hot action – whether in the free Battle Royale, in traditional Multiplayer or in the campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

By the way: With PS Plus, the download is completely free. Without an active subscription, Call of Duty: Warzone costs 25 cents on the PS4 for age verification.

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Unlock and Use New Weapons from CoD MW & Warzone – SKS and Renetti

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Season 3 starts with strong content at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone and brought many maps, a fresh battle pass, and 2 new weapons. We will take a closer look at the firearms here.

Which new weapons are available in CoD now? With Season 3, new weapons have been introduced in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the BR spin-off Warzone 2:

  • DMR Echo: SKS – Semi-automatic, Russian rifle with high fire rate
  • Handgun Foxtrot: Renetti – Balanced, semi-automatic pistol with unique modification options

As with the start of Seasons 1 & 2, the arsenal of Call of Duty receives two new additions. How to obtain the weapons and whether they perform as well as the previous battle pass weapons will be revealed here.

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The battle pass is once again packed with CoD stuff. For the first time, there are also vehicle skins.

Call of Duty Battle Pass brings 2 new weapons for everyone into the game

How do I get the new guns? The unlocking occurs through the free reward track of the battle pass. This means you don’t have to spend money, but just play for a while to get your hands on the weapons:

  • Renetti – Battle Pass tier 15
  • SKS – Battle Pass tier 31

However, to reach tier 31 for the SKS, you will have to invest a significant amount of playtime. Since the release, there have been double XP events where you can level up the pass faster. Watch out for “Double Tier XP”, as sometimes there are only weapon or account XP events.

What if I don’t unlock the weapons in the battle pass? If you happen to miss a weapon, you can still unlock the firearms after the end of the respective season. However, you will need to complete a task that is usually related to the weapon class.

SKS could be well received

What can the SKS do? The new DMR boasts a “versatile usage history” in its in-game description. This likely refers to the stock attachments. Each stock changes the appearance of the weapon and can transform the utilitarian construction into an elegant hunting rifle with a fine wooden stock.

In terms of feel, it is most similar to the EBR-14 or the assault rifle FAL, which is one of the strongest assault rifles in Warzone. With attachments, you can modify the weapon towards a DMR or mobile single shot rifle.

Just like the EBR, you can only take down opponents in regular multiplayer with headshots. For hits on lower body parts, you will always need at least 2 shots for a kill. However, due to its high fire rate, it forgives more mistakes than the EBR.

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The SKS can be significantly modified just by changing the stock.

How can I use the SKS? The SKS can be useful at short distances as a fast rifle with high mobility values. If you choose attachments to minimize zoom speed, you will get a really strong single shot rifle for short and medium distances, which can also handle a shot at greater distances.

When going for longer distances, the weapon’s application options are quite similar to those of the EBR-14. However, the SKS is still more mobile and faster than the EBR, which recently faced Pay2Win accusations over a blueprint.

Overall, the SKS is likely to be well-received by fans of single shot rifles. The weapon offers good modification options and is versatile. If you manage well with the rifle, you have something for all combat distances. Whether it can stand its ground against the strong sniper competition in Warzone remains to be seen.

Renetti with a nasty 3-shot mode

What can the Renetti do? This semi-automatic 9mm pistol boasts unique modifications in the pistol class. Unlike other handguns, you can switch this new model to a 3-shot mode. A special barrel makes this possible.

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The Renetti doesn’t have to hide with its modification options either.

So far, there is no sidearm that supports a burst fire or even automatic fire. Therefore, the Renetti could become quite a good choice in the secondary weapons category.

How do I use the Renetti? The 3-shot mode is extremely strong and reliably takes out enemies with a targeted burst to the upper body. If you like having a pistol as a secondary weapon, this gem could become your new favorite.

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Weapons of Season 3 are not top-tier guns, but strong

How does the yield compare to other seasons? At first glance, the weapons seem rather weaker than at the last season starts. With Season 1 came the assault rifle RAM-7, which performs very well in Warzone and is regarded as one of the best weapons in regular multiplayer. Season 2 introduced the Grau 5.56, a strong and stable assault rifle, as well as the Striker 45, which is among the strongest SMGs in multiplayer.

However, upon closer inspection, both weapons shine. The SKS comes with high mobility and flexibility, and every fan of single shot rifles should give the weapon a try. The Renetti brings burst fire to the pistol class, scoring with high damage in a short time.

What weapon is being added with Season 3? The roadmap also shows a “Classified” tile with a shadowed weapon. Just like Season 2, one could guess from the icon that a new shotgun will be coming during the season.

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This time, the machine gun “M249 SAW” is quite clearly visible. It’s quite possible that this American rifle will be the next addition to the CoD weapon family.

What else does the battle pass offer? Besides the weapons, the battle pass includes lots of cosmetic items and XP bonuses. You can even earn some CoD points, the premium currency of Call of Duty. Overall, the “season pass” delivers over 100 rewards.

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In Shadowlands, you’ll start differently than usual – Here’s what you need to know

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With Shadowlands, the leveling experience of World of Warcraft is completely turned upside down. Many players have wondered how this will all work. Now Blizzard reveals details on how leveling will proceed at the start of the new expansion.

What is this new system? Already at BlizzCon 2019, Blizzard announced, that Shadowlands will significantly change the familiar leveling in WoW. Instead of battling through various areas and dungeons, you select expansions for leveling.

The leveling experience differs based on whether you start as a new player or as a veteran. In principle, you will start the first 10 levels in a specific area, after which you can choose one of the seven expansions (plus Classic) to reach level 50. From there, it continues with Shadowlands.

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On the island “Exile’s Reach”, you will now start in Shadowlands.

Why a new leveling system? The new system implements, among other reasons, because the level cap is halved from 120 to 60. In Shadowlands, you will level from level 50 to level 60.

Everything is designed to go much faster. Leveling time is expected to be reduced by up to 60-70%.

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First Steps in Shadowlands

How do I start as a newcomer? Blizzard has now revealed initial details on how you will start as a new player in Shadowlands. Instead of usually beginning somewhere in Durotar or in the Elwynn Forest, you will start in Exile (orig. “Exile’s Reach”), a solitary island, to search for a lost expedition.

There, you will spend the first 10 levels and learn more of your class’s fundamental abilities. The culmination of the experience is a “mini-dungeon” for 1-5 players featuring two bosses where you can test your skills.

WoW Shadowlands Exiles Reach Boss
A dungeon with bosses just for starters!

After that, as a new player, or if you have never created a character on the account before, you must continue with “Battle for Azeroth” to avoid missing out on the story. There, you will level up to level 50 and can then travel to the Shadowlands.

How does it work as a veteran? If you have previously played WoW, you can choose whether to start in Exile or in your race’s standard starting area. Upon reaching level 10, you can either continue leveling in BfA or talk to Chromie. She will then let you choose which expansion you want to continue leveling in until level 50, before you travel to Shadowlands.

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It runs a bit differently if you play a Death Knight, Demon Hunter, or Allied Race. Unlike previously thought, these classes and races do not start at level 1, but at level 8.

There, you will get your own starter experience, about which there is still no detailed information. However, it is likely that you will also be able to choose any expansion afterward to level.

However, there’s still some time until the launch of Shadowlands, and much can still change. If you want to take a look beforehand, you might be lucky enough to participate in the alpha and beta tests. We have compiled all information on Shadowlands here for you.

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The biggest Twitch streamer says: Kids will not play Valorant, it is for old men

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The new shooter Valorant from Riot Games is currently all the rage. Even Twitch streamer Turner “Tfue” Tenney (22) has tried it out. While many other streamers are enthusiastic, he, as the streamer with the most followers on Twitch, is rather reserved.

What does Tfue say? While streamer Summit1g is convinced by Valorant and even claims it’s 10 times better than Overwatch, the well-known Fortnite player Tfue remains more reserved.

In a Twitch stream about Valorant, he was asked by viewers in the chat whether he would play the shooter more often. His answer sounded unconvinced:

It’s really boring, dude. I don’t like playing in a team, I prefer 1v1. […].

It’s a good game, but it’s boring. It’s definitely more for older people.

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Tfue is known for preferring to play alone. He favors battle royale games like H1Z1 or Fortnite. He owes his rise on Twitch primarily to Fortnite.

Valorant, on the other hand, heavily focuses on team play and a group of 5 players.

Tfue doesn’t believe kids will play Valorant

Valorant is too slow for Tfue: In the livestream, the Twitch streamer emphasizes several times that the shooter is simply too slow for him. He says that Valorant is a good game in itself, but the lack of pace should lead to older people playing Valorant:

It’s so damn slow. Kids are not going to play this shit. It’s more of a patient, strategic game, for old men, you know?

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With 7.9 million followers, 22-year-old Turner “Tfue” Tenney is the biggest streamer on Twitch.

Valorant is a hit on Twitch: That Valorant is played so slowly and strategically does not seem to be a big disadvantage. Currently, the shooter is extremely popular on Twitch. It benefits from the fact that there are beta keys via Twitch Drops.

However, many of our readers here on MeinMMO are also interested in Valorant.

It seems to be a really good time for shooter fans who have the choice between “battle royale” titles like Fortnite or CoD: Warzone or tactical games like Rainbow Six Siege or Valorant.

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The most important item in CoD Warzone now costs almost twice as much as at the beginning

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In Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone, there have been several adjustments in the latest patch. One of them concerns one of the most important items.

Which item is it? The Loadouts have become more expensive. Their price has increased from $8,500 in the last patch to a whopping $10,000. This means that the item is now nearly twice as expensive as at the beginning, as Loadouts were available for $6,000 at Warzone’s release.

Why are Loadouts so important? Loadouts are arguably the most important item in the game because they grant you access to your own weapons along with associated equipment and perks. This is the only way to acquire perks in Warzone. Therefore, you should purchase Loadouts and two other items in every round.

The right Loadout can determine victory or defeat, as it allows you to choose not only which weapon you receive but also what attachments it has. On the map, you will only find pre-made versions. We have presented the best weapons and attachments for your personal Loadouts here.

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There might be a new champion in one category, as there are secret changes to sniper rifles.

The only items that are comparably important are self-revive and redeployment. However, this only applies if you are playing in a team and not in solo mode, as you will usually be killed immediately during revival and won’t be able to use redeployment at all.

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Why are Loadouts becoming more expensive?

These were possible issues: The developers did not reveal how exactly the decision was made. Apparently, players simply have too much money too early to scoop up.

You can quickly earn cash through contracts and crates. If you use the contracts correctly, you can gather the Loadout in just a few minutes.

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A strong Loadout is now harder to obtain for solo players.

In group modes such as the new 4-player teams, it is even possible for players to pool their money and buy a Loadout together. This way, they can potentially get to the loot even faster as a team.

What are the consequences? Some fans have already reacted by saying that this decision is not a good one. It only leads to making it almost impossible for solo players to quickly obtain Loadouts, while groups would not notice significant delays.

It would have been more sensible to make costs dependent on the group size. This way, it would always be equally challenging to get your equipment. However, this would have relied more on utilizing the random drops that are airdropped and fighting for them.

The adjustment to Loadouts is just one of many changes in Season 3. Read here, what else the patch from April 7 changed.

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You can now play Destiny 2 with all DLCs for free – Here’s how

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You can currently play Destiny 2 with all DLCs for free. Google has now opened Stadia for all players and is also distributing bonuses for both old and new players.

Why is Destiny 2 with DLCs free? Google today opened its streaming service Stadia for all players (via blog.google). Every user who signs up for Stadia gets two months of Stadia Pro for free and can play Destiny 2 with all DLCs for free during these two months.

If you are already a Pro subscriber, you will receive two additional months added to your current subscription at no extra cost.

How long can I play Destiny 2 for free? Anyone who registers for Stadia will receive two months of Stadia Pro for free. That means you can use Destiny 2 for free for two months. After that, you will need to pay to extend your subscription if you wish to continue using the service.

Play the “full Destiny” for free for 2 months

You can currently play all of the following for free in Destiny 2: There is indeed a “normal Free2Play” edition of Destiny 2, New Light. However, it does not offer the “full game” but just the base game and the expansions from year 1 are completely accessible, while players can expect limitations for other content.

The new offer from Google Stadia actually unlocks all the content of Destiny 2, including the expansions Forsaken (2018 – very good), Shadowkeep (2019 – quite okay) and the current seasons up to and including Season 10.

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Is Destiny 2 worth it? Destiny 2 is a loot shooter that skillfully combines elements of RPG and social aspects. Our author Philipp loves Destiny 2 so much that he fell in love with the game. Season 10 has now started in Destiny 2, where many players still expect a few surprises.

Are there restrictions with Stadia? Yes, Google has announced that all users can currently stream games only in Full HD. Normally, Pro users can stream up to 4K, but this is currently temporarily disabled. Additionally, other providers are currently throttling their capacities.

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Google Stadia – Price, Subscription, Info and Controller

What is Google Stadia? Google Stadia is a streaming service from Google, which officially launched on November 19, 2019. With Google Stadia, players can stream games on compatible smartphones, PCs, laptops, tablets, or televisions.

All content is streamed from Google’s servers. There is neither installation nor download. A fast internet connection is therefore mandatory if you want to use Stadia sensibly.

How do I register? To register, you need a Google account. If you do not have one, you can create it during the registration process. You can register and log in directly via Google’s site.

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Comparison of Stadia Pro and Stadia Base on the official Google homepage.

What is Stadia Pro? Stadia Pro is the paid model of the streaming service. Here are the benefits for Stadia Pro subscribers:

  • Play at a resolution of up to 4K with a frame rate of 60 FPS
  • 5.1 Surround Sound
  • Access to a specific number of games available for free to Pro subscribers, including Destiny 2
  • There are special offers for subscribers.

How can I play Stadia on my smartphone and TV? Stadia is compatible with most controllers, but also offers its own, official Stadia controller that has a few advantages for Stadia.

This is the Stadia controller

The controller resembles the Dualshock 4 for PlayStation 4 but has a “Google Assistant” and a “Capture” button. Many testers praise the great ergonomics of the controller. You can find all important information about the Stadia Controller here.

You can purchase the Stadia controller from the official Google site for 69 euros.

Google Stadia – Free games from April 2020

Stadia Pro subscribers have free access to a whole range of games, including Destiny 2 with all previously released DLCs. The following games are currently (in April 2020) available for free to Pro subscribers:

  • Destiny 2 Collection
  • Grid – a racing game that focuses on touring cars
  • Gylt – an action-adventure with stealth passages and small environmental puzzles, also an exclusive Stadia title.
  • Serious Sam Collection – A first-person shooter with a lot of action and an ironic undertone
  • Spitlings – A cooperative action arcade title for up to four players in 2D retro style. You fight through levels in the style of SuperMeatBoy and others.
  • Stacks on Stacks (On Stacks) – In this game, you build 3D towers with different materials and must defend them against evil ghosts.
  • Steamworld Dig – A jump’n run game with Metroidvania elements. Players dig, fight, and explore the secrets of the underground.
  • Steamworld Dig 2 – Like its predecessor, a jump’n run game. Exploring, fighting, and investigating are again the focus here.

Is Google Stadia worth it? Our author Jürgen played Google Stadia Eternal and reported on his experiences.

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Pokémon GO: The big Easter event starts today – What you need to know

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO today marks the start of the Easter event 2020. New Shinys, egg bonuses, and hat Pokémon are waiting for you. Here is the overview.

When does the Easter event start? It will begin today, April 8, at 8:00 AM local time. You can enjoy the bonuses for a whole week, and the event will end next Thursday, April 16, at 10:00 PM local time.

We will reveal whether the Spring event is worth it in this article.

All information about the Easter event 2020

What bonuses are there? The list of bonuses is long. You can look forward to the following:

  • Wild Owei, Chaneira, Voltilamm, Marill, and Flemmli will appear more frequently
  • Shiny Owei is making its debut in the game
  • Haspiror with a flower crown and Pikachu with a flower hat will appear in the wild for the first time – also as Shiny
  • From 2 km eggs, the following Pokémon will hatch: Pichu and Togepi with a flower crown, Wonneira, Mampfaxo, Rabauz, Klingplim, and Riolu
  • In gifts, you will only find 2 km eggs
  • You will find Pokémon like Alolan Kokowei, Azumarill, and Ohrdoch in field research
  • The shop has new avatar items themed around Togepi
  • Double candy when hatching Pokémon
  • Lucky eggs last for one hour
Easter Event 2019

What can be said about the spawns? The announced Pokémon promise many Shiny checks. Only Marill cannot normally be found as Shiny. However, there could be a change here, since recently you could also catch Shiny Mogelbaum, which was previously not possible.

Chaneira is likely to be particularly interesting. This Pokémon has been Shiny since the Valentine’s Day event 2020 and is quite rare outside of events. So, you might have good chances of getting a rare Shiny.

The hat Pokémon have a certain collector’s value again, and you should at least secure a specimen of each.

Shiny Owei will also be interesting as a new Shiny. You will easily recognize it, as it is golden instead of pink.

Shiny Owei

This bonus is active anyway: Due to the Corona crisis, the distance for hatching eggs has been halved for several weeks. This bonus will also remain during the Spring event. For 2 km eggs, you will only need to walk one kilometer.

Should one take advantage of the event? The weather is likely to be good, and the bonuses are indeed interesting. However, you should remember that there are still restrictions on going out due to the coronavirus. So, it’s better to play from home, as this works very well with the increased spawns and improved incense.

You can even hatch eggs from home. So, you can easily take advantage of this bonus.

Otherwise, there could already be remote raids for the Easter event. Data miners have already found a suitable raid pass, and it could start soon.

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Hearthstone: 3 strong “Demon Hunter” decks for the launch of the Broken Isles

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

On April 7, the new expansion “The Ruins of the Shattered World” launched in Hearthstone. It introduced the new class Demon Hunter, and we present you with 3 strong decks at the start.

What does the new expansion offer? The Ruins of the Shattered World comes with 135 new cards. Many of these are designed specifically for the new class Demon Hunter. This is the first new class since the release of the card game.

It is striking that the “Demon Hunter” already makes a very strong impression. This is also demonstrated by the following 3 decks that we can recommend you at the start. The first deck is mainly aimed at beginners; the other two are intended for more advanced players.

You can simply copy the code behind each deck list. This way, you can quickly access the decks, provided you own all the cards.

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1. Aggro Demon Hunter – For Beginners

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How is the deck played? An aggro deck generally aims to get cards on the board quickly and deal damage to the opponent. The Demon Hunter is perfect for this, mainly because its class ability costs only 1 mana and deals 1 damage.

Particularly strong are the 1-mana cards like “Infernal Cleaver” and “Battle Beast.” A possible addition would be “Ur’zul Horror,” which the experienced player Fury-Hunter, currently ranked #1 Legend, does not include. In this case, the deck code comes from him.

Also included are “Double Cut” for 0 mana and “Eye Beam,” a spell that, as an outside card, also costs only 0 mana.

Although the “Skull of Gul’dan” is not as effective in this deck as in other “Demon Hunter” variations, the card is still included. At the end, there is also a “Priestess of Wrath” who can deal the final blow to the opponents.

2. Highlander Demon Hunter – For Advanced Players

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How is the deck played? Highlander decks are currently very popular. In this type, only one version of each card is used to enable the special cards “Zephrys the Great” and “Dragon Queen Alexstrasza” to be utilized.

The Demon Hunter also has such a deck and does not need to include many neutral cards. Besides the two mentioned above, “Maiev Shadowsong,” deemed the strongest card of the set by YouTuber Trump, and “Overzealous Orc” are included.

For the early game, you have cheap minions and strong cards like “Eye Beam” and “Soul Splitter” to prevent being pushed off the board. Keep an eye on your health points, as they are an important resource for the Demon Hunter.

In the late game, “Zephrys” and “Alexstrasza” come into play, as well as the expensive “Lord of the Lizard’s Cauldron,” who can first take out an opponent with Rush and then taunt to protect your health points.

3. Combo Demon Hunter – For Advanced Players

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The core cards:

How is the deck played? The deck focuses on quickly drawing your deck and then eliminating the opponent with a combo. It first relies on cards that draw additional cards, like “Engineer Apprentice” or “Thalnos.” Some even include “Loot Hamster” on top.

The big combo revolves around “Kael’thas Sunstrider,” which ensures that every third spell costs 0 mana. By using cheap spells like “Double Cut” (0 mana), “Eye Beam” (0 mana as well), or “Consume Magic” (1 mana), you can utilize expensive spells without any cost.

The focus here is on “Inner Demon.” This card grants you +8 attack this turn. Together with “Chaos Strike” (+2 attack this turn), a weapon, and potentially even “Metamorphosis” (which changes your hero ability), you can deal a lot of damage in one turn.

You also have “Zephrys” with you. However, since you are using duplicate cards, you must wait to use it until the end of your deck. However, this can allow you to win “Doomhammer” from the shaman. With it, your hero gains Windfury and can attack twice in a row.

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WoW Shadowlands: These rewards await you in the first pact

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The new expansion Shadowlands brings numerous new features to World of Warcraft. One of them are the Covenants, which grant you various bonuses and promise rewards. Now there are first details about one of these Covenants.

What is a Covenant? Covenants, in the original “Covenants”, are one of the main features of the new WoW expansion Shadowlands. They essentially represent four factions that you can join.

These factions represent different virtues and tasks in the Shadowlands. If you join a Covenant, you will have access to various advantages and rewards. In an update, Blizzard has now revealed the first details about one of the Covenants: The Kyrians.

WoW Shadowlands is likely not to be released before October 2020. Further information about the Covenants and the features of the expansion will come in the coming months and may still change.

Rewards for the Kyrians

What rewards are there? If you prove yourselves worthy to the Kyrians, you will receive various rewards. Blizzard mentioned in the post:

  • a mount
  • a pet
  • cosmetic armor
  • wings

We cannot say exactly how the mount and the pet will look yet. The wings are a back adornment that will probably be available for every Covenant, just in a different form. The cosmetic armors have already been partially shown in an image:

WoW Shadowlands Kyrianer Armor
Some of the armors of the Kyrians: Leather (left), Plate (middle) and Cloth (right)

How do I get them? So far, Blizzard has not revealed how exactly you will obtain the rewards. However, it is said that “you must prove yourselves as worthy aspirants to the Kyrians and pass all tests”.

This suggests that you need to farm reputation with the faction or complete various tasks for them. Further details are likely to follow in the near future, as the first Alpha invitations for Shadowlands will come soon, along with possibly more information.

Abilities and Soulbinds

This function also fulfills Covenants: Covenants not only serve as reputation factions for grinding but also provide access to special abilities. This includes the signature abilities of the Covenant for each member, class-specific abilities, and “Soulbinds”.

The Soulbind connects you to powerful members of a Covenant and grants you various bonuses that remain active as long as the bond lasts. However, it should also be changeable to adapt to the situation.

Additionally, as a member, you have access to the “Sanctum” of the respective Covenant. The Sanctums correspond to the Order Halls from Legion according to initial information. We have summarized all information about the Covenants here for you:

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How do I join a Covenant? Since the Covenants are an endgame activity, you can only join your first Covenant once you have reached the new maximum level of 60 and visited the first four zones.

How it will proceed has not been revealed yet. However, there is a Covenant campaign that is unique to each Covenant and will likely introduce you further into the respective Covenant. Twinks should be able to join a Covenant already while leveling up.

If you want to get a preview of what the Kyrians have to offer and what Covenants actually are, you can sign up for the Alpha or Beta test and hope that you will be invited. Here you will find all information about Alpha and Beta as well as registration for the tests.

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Valorant has been a record hit on Twitch since day 1 – And there’s a reason for that

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Valorant was hyped even before the beta and became a huge hit on Twitch right from the start. More than a million viewers tuned in, surpassing Fortnite’s previously most successful event. The trick of the game: Twitch Drops. To get into the beta, you have to watch Valorant on Twitch.

How many viewers did Valorant have on Twitch at launch? At the launch of the closed beta of Valorant, things were wild on Twitch. A whopping 1,727,481 viewers were recorded at the same time.

Is this a new Twitch record? No, because the top spot for concurrent viewers is still held by League of Legends (LoL) with 1,776,075 concurrent viewers in 2019.

However, the fact that Valorant had only about 50,000 fewer viewers than the Twitch leader on its first day is an achievement in itself. LoL and Valorant share the same developer, so Riot now has two top games to show on Twitch.

What’s the deal with the Fortnite record? LoL didn’t beat Valorant, but it did outshine the competition from Epic. The battle royale shooter Fortnite had “only” 1.69 million concurrent viewers on its most successful Twitch day. That was the final of the Fortnite World Championship 2019. Valorant easily surpassed that with 1.72 million viewers.

But how did this massive success come about?

This is why Valorant is so successful on Twitch

This is the reason for the success: Valorant was purposefully hyped by Riot Games on Twitch. They brought in prominent streamers early on to showcase the game. Since the streamers enjoyed it immensely, it also resonated well with their followers, and many were eager for the beta launch on April 7, 2020.

However, the main reason was Riot’s tactic to make the access keys for the closed beta dependent on Twitch Drops. To play in the beta, you need to have a key, which is only given if you diligently watch streams with activated drops for Valorant.

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As a result, a massive number of interested players gathered in the streams of the selected streamers, hoping for their codes. This went so far that the developers eventually had to temporarily disable the drops to protect the servers from overload.

Moreover, the massive influx of viewers led to a new record: Over 4 million concurrent viewers were recorded on Twitch for the first time. The 1.72 million from Valorant played a significant role in this new record.

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CoD Modern Warfare and Warzone: Here is what the new Season 3 Battle Pass offers

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The Battle Pass for Season 3 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone is here. We show you the price and what new operators, cosmetics, and weapons are coming.

This is the new season: Today, on April 8th, Season 3 of Modern Warfare started and brought a lot of new content. The centerpiece is the new Battle Pass, which includes skins, bonuses, and new weapons for you.

To keep track of everything included in the Battle Pass, we show you here the complete contents.

All contents of the Battle Pass for Season 3

This is mainly included: The Battle Pass mainly contains cosmetic items, which do not give you an advantage in combat. However, the pass also offers two new weapons.

In the trailer for Season 3 you can already see a list of some rewards:

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How much does the Battle Pass cost? There are two different tiers of the Battle Pass. Through the free tiers, you will receive the two new weapons, as well as some cosmetic items and a few CoD points, the premium currency in Call of Duty.

If you spend 1,000 CoD points, you will receive some additional cosmetic treats, such as the operator Alex. If you level up the Battle Pass high enough, you can even walk away from the season with a little extra. Overall, the premium branch offers 1,300 CoD points.

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These operators are waiting for you: Right at the beginning, you receive Alex. He is known from the campaign of Modern Warfare, where he heroically sacrificed himself. But apparently, he survived the mission and is now returning to the game with a leg prosthesis. You get him immediately when you spend the 1,000 CoD points.

In addition to Alex, two more operators will come later in the season: Ronin and Iskra. However, these will only be available later in the season. You can find all the info about the new operators here.

Alex
Alex is an operator in Season 3

These weapons are in the Battle Pass: Two new firearms are waiting for you. You can unlock a rifle and a pistol in the Battle Pass, and they are completely free:

  • The semi-automatic 9mm pistol Renetti can be obtained at level 15 in the Battle Pass
  • The SKS as a semi-automatic DMR is available at level 31

What else is waiting for you? In addition to the real highlights, there are also various skins for operators, weapons, and even vehicle skins for the first time. Additionally, there are blueprints for weapons equipped with special weapon skins.

Additionally, XP and weapon XP tokens are waiting for you to level up faster. A complete overview of all the contents of the Battle Pass can be found in the English video by YouTuber Inkslasher:

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What is included in the Battle Pass for Warzone? The entire weapons and unlocked operators can also be used in the battle royale. With the start of Season 3, there was also the possibility for you to play in 4-person squads in Warzone.

Season 3 also brings new maps. A detailed roadmap for Season 3 has already been presented, showing all the innovations for Modern Warfare and Warzone. We have already published a suitable article about it for you.

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FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 4: The new Team of the Week in Ultimate Team – with Lewandowski

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

From now on, the cards of TOTW Moments 4 are known in FIFA 20. We will tell you who will receive new Inform cards in the new Team of the Week Moments.

What are TOTW Moments? Due to the current break in international football, the regular Team of the Week, which was based on the real performances of the footballers, is temporarily paused.

However, it is replaced by the TOTW Moments. This also appears weekly and is based on TOTWs from previous FUT installments.

The strongest players in TOTW Moments 3: This week, Ilicic (90), Son (91), and Vardy receive really strong cards in TOTW Moments 4. But Robert Lewandowski has the strongest card with an overall rating of 94. This should particularly please owners of his Headliner card.

These players from the Bundesliga are included: FUT players with Bundesliga teams can look forward to the new cards from Lewandowski (94), Belfodil (82), and Mateta (82).

This is what Lewandowski’s new card can do: This week, Robert Lewandowski receives his fourth Inform card in FUT 20, which upgrades his Headliner card to an overall rating of 96.

If you take a close look at the values of the new 94 card, you will notice that there are some significant jumps compared to the 93 TOTW card:

  • Pace: 83 -> 85
  • Passing: 80 -> 82
  • Physicality: 87 -> 89

This is the Team of the Week Moments 4

This TOTW Moments is based on the TOTW 30 from FIFA 19.

All cards in TOTW Moments 4

TOTW Moments 4 – Starting XI

TOTW Moments 4 – Starting XI

TOTW Moments 4 – Substitutes

TOTW Moments 4 – Substitutes
TOTW Moments 4 – Substitutes

The release of TOTW Moments 4: The new cards are available from today, April 8 at 19:00, in FUT 20.

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What you should know about the TOTW Moments:

  • The TOTW Moments are released every Wednesday at 19:00, just like the regular TOTW.
  • They will continue to be released until league play in professional football resumes.
  • A player cannot be included in the TOTW Moments team twice in a row.
  • A player receives a TOTW Moments card always for their current team and not for the team that originally received the card.
  • Players who are no longer in FUT will also not receive a Moments card.
  • The TOTW Moments cards also replace the TOTW cards as rewards. For example, in the Weekend League Rewards or Squad Battles.

How to get the new TOTW Moments cards

In packs: You can find the new Inform cards in the following packs:

Bronze or Silver Moments cards can be found in the corresponding Bronze and Silver packs.

On the Transfer Market: However, if you don’t want to rely on your luck, you should look for your desired card on the transfer market. But don’t rush, definitely compare prices and wait a few days, as prices often drop significantly.

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All classes of ESO in the ranking – From unpopular to popular

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In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), you can choose from 6 different classes. You told us which are your favorites. These are the classes that you like the most or that you consider the strongest in the MMORPG.

The Elder Scrolls Online comes with 6 different classes. Each of them has three skill trees and unique abilities. We wanted to ask you in a survey which class you enjoy playing the most in ESO.

A total of 771 MeinMMO readers participated in this survey, which ended on April 5th. Each of them had only one vote. You can find the results of the ranking on the following pages.

Let’s start from your least favorite class to the most popular one.

6. The Warden

ESO Morrowind Warden

The Warden occupies the last place in your ranking with 10.64%.

What Makes the Warden Special: The Wardens came with the Morrowind update to ESO. They are deeply connected to nature and can control plants and animals. For instance, it is possible to summon a bear to fight by your side or to grow healing plants that heal your allies.

This makes them a very good choice if you want to play as a healer. However, they are also quite tough and can serve well as tanks. In both roles, they provide their group with good buffs. If you want to know more about the roles in ESO, we have tips on which class might suit your playstyle.

These are the Warden’s Skill Trees:

  • Animal Companions: In this skill tree, you can activate and enhance your animal companions. Depending on your build, your bear can automatically revive from the ultimate skill or deal more damage.
  • Winter’s Embrace: Here, you specialize in water and ice magic. You can skill defensive and offensive buffs as well as a stun.
  • Green Balance: In this tree, you will find skills that support you as a healer. Here lie the abilities for group support.
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Cowboys in RDR 2 simply do not stop taking selfies with gorillas

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In the world of Red Dead Redemption 2, there is a gorilla that seems to be frozen in the world. Players are repeatedly drawn to it and take selfies in front of the animal. But why?

What’s going on? Near Strawberry, you will find a large, broken crate on the tracks with a gorilla standing inside. However, the animal looks fake, as if it’s frozen. But there’s no explanation for the animal. There’s no quest that suddenly starts. There’s no sign hinting at anything either.

More and more players are seeking explanation from the community. Many of them are also taking selfies with the gorilla.

Confused players take selfies with gorilla

In the selfie by reddit user igpajo49, it looks like the gorilla is about to beat up Arthur. Arthur himself stares harshly into the camera and appears dissatisfied with the situation. He writes, “I found the gorilla today. Is there a story behind this?”

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A different mood is spread by the photo from swbeaman. He writes, “These days, everyone stops Arthur and asks for a selfie…”. He apparently couldn’t refuse the request and took a photo with the gorilla.

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Reddit user buttered_peanuts also asks people: “Whose gorilla is this?” In his selfie, Arthur looks completely unfazed. He calmly lights a cigarette in front of the gorilla.

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The questions on reddit date back to shortly after the release of RDR 2 and are still being asked even now. Players just can’t stop taking selfies with the animal, sharing them, and asking what it is with the gorilla.

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In a subreddit for RDR, the search queries and selfies related to the gorilla have accumulated for months – Source: reddit

Do you want to go out and find out what the gorilla is all about? Then why not take a peek back into multiplayer. We show you, who Red Dead Online 2020 is worth it for and whether it will be as cool as GTA Online.

What is the story behind the gorilla?

That’s why it’s there: Of course, there is a background as to why the gorilla is stuck in a crate at this location. The “animal” is stuffed. If you shoot at it, individual “parts” fall off. You can find it near the trappers near Strawberry.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Gorilla Location

In a side quest, players can learn what it is all about. You find out during the quest that leads to a house nearby.

The content of the gorilla quest

On reddit, player leospeedleo summarizes the events succinctly. “He [the gorilla] was on the way to the house near Strawberry where animal statues are collected. The cargo had an accident and the crate with the gorilla fell off. You can’t interact with it or anything. It’s just a little nice story.”

If you enjoy solving puzzles, you are in the right place in Red Dead Redemption 2. 3 of the biggest unsolved puzzles in RDR 2 can be found here.

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The multiplayer of CoD MW 2 is considered a masterpiece – Is it coming back as a remaster after all?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

Recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered was released – but without its popular multiplayer. According to Activision, this is also not planned. However, a leak now claims that CoD MW 2 Remastered might still bring back its beloved MP.

This would please many players: While many fans were excited about the recently released CoD: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered, some still mourn the original multiplayer of the second Modern Warfare installment.

Because the remaster only includes the campaign. The multiplayer part has not been remade. You can find all important details here: Who is Modern Warfare 2 Remastered worthwhile for even 11 years after the original.

However, a leak now claims that this could change – despite Activision’s denial. What is going on?

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Where do the sources come from? The information comes from the well-known YouTuber TheGamingRevolution. He is considered a reliable source regarding CoD and has made a name for himself in the community with his numerous leaks about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 and the remaster of CoD: MW 2.

Nonetheless, these are unofficially confirmed information, or even statements that completely contradict the official account. So take this with a grain of caution and skepticism.

What does the leaker say about the multiplayer of CoD MW 2 Remastered? TheGamingRevolution claims that there are still chances for a separate multiplayer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered.

On Twitter, he says his source insists that the MW 2 Remastered multiplayer is still in development and being tested – even if Activision says otherwise. But more on that later. His source could not provide a specific date or timeframe for a potential release.

https://twitter.com/TheGamingRevo2/status/1245567989182857216?s=20

In the comments to his post, the leaker says it is not an April Fool’s joke. However, it could be a kind of test to gauge the community’s reactions.

He himself would find it uncool. Because to first say, “There are no plans,” when it should actually mean, “We’re not sure yet. Let’s see how the campaign does and then we will decide,” would not be the right way to go about it.

He would bet that if it actually happens in the end, Activision would say, “We saw how much the community wanted it, so we did it.”

By the way, work is already being done on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Remastered.

This is the current official status regarding the multiplayer: Upon the release of CoD: Modern Warfare Remastered, Activision explained why there is no multiplayer in the remake and only the campaign was considered.

It was stated that they did not want to unnecessarily split the community further with a paid addon in multiplayer. Because buyers of CoD: MW 2 Remastered would then not be able to play with players of CoD: Modern Warfare.

Instead, they want to bring back popular classic maps like Crash or Backlot for the regular multiplayer mode of Modern Warfare 2019.

You can read more about it here: CoD MW 2 Remastered: Where is the multiplayer?

What is so special about the multiplayer of CoD MW 2? For many players and CoD veterans, Modern Warfare 2 is regarded as one of the best CoD installments.

Especially the corresponding multiplayer is praised highly and is still considered by many fans and critics as the best multiplayer of the entire “Call of Duty” series.

According to numerous players, the fantastic multiplayer part offers among other things

  • some of the best and most balanced maps
  • excellent gunplay
  • just the right mix of weapons, not overly exaggerated killstreaks and attachments
  • well-balanced mechanics and progression

The SpecOps co-op mode was also very popular with its missions. Many still mourn the multiplayer of Modern Warfare 2 and have longed for a remake.

Whether it will actually happen remains to be seen, but this leak is currently rekindling the hope of some fans. We will keep an eye on the matter for you.

By the way, the new Season 3 has just started for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 – with popular maps from earlier Modern Warfare installments. So there is a lot to do there – in the traditional multiplayer and in the battle royale mode Warzone.

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Age Rating Valorant: Is it suitable for children?

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Valorant consciously refrains from exaggerated depictions of violence. How does this affect the age rating by FSK or USK? Find out here at what age you can play Valorant.

FSK or USK, what is the difference? The terms FSK and USK are often used synonymously, but they are two different things:

  • FSK stands for Voluntary Self-Regulation of the Film Industry. It is a classification of films.
  • USK, on the other hand, stands for Entertainment Software Self-Regulation. Therefore, it is responsible for computer games.

For Valorant as a computer game, there is consequently no FSK classification, but a USK classification.

At what age is Valorant released in Germany?

The USK rating of Valorant is 16+, despite minimal depictions of violence. Therefore, it exceeds the ’12+’ rating of Fortnite.

What is the international age rating for Valorant?

Also at PEGI, the ‘Pan European Game Information’ label, the age rating is 16+. In the USA, ESRB is responsible, which issues the T rating for ‘Teen’ for Valorant.

Why is Valorant not rated 12 like Fortnite?

Fortnite and Valorant are both toned-down shooters, but Fortnite is rated 12, even though the violence in both games is approximately equally minimal. However, unlike Fortnite, where you always observe your character from behind, Valorant is a so-called ‘First-Person Shooter’, which means it is played from a ‘first-person perspective’. You aim directly at enemies and experience the events up close. From a first-person perspective, a game is considered more immersive according to USK, the player is closer to the action, and eliminating enemies is perceived more intensely. Therefore, first-person shooters are usually rated 18 or, for less intense depictions of violence, 16 by USK.

The Reasons for Valorant’s Graphics

Shooters are often notorious for their excessive depictions of violence. Games like Doom Eternal or Wolfenstein even advertise the ability to brutally dismember enemies. Therefore, many parents are concerned when their children want to play such a “shooter game”.

The new team shooter Valorant is no exception. Like the 12+ rated Fortnite, Valorant refrains from excessive depictions of violence. There are some smaller blood effects, but even those can still be disabled.

That’s why Valorant is ideal for Asia: In addition, the spartan, colorful graphics are well-suited for the still PC-oriented Asian market. There, games like Crossfire are popular because they do not require high-end hardware and can run on many PCs without powerful hardware.

This also applies to the popular PC bangs in Asia, i.e. cafes where you can play on PCs. Games like Valorant also run on older devices.

Are you still looking for more current information about Valorant? Then check out our large game hub for Valorant. There you will find everything about beta access, Twitch drops, weapons, agents, and current news and issues related to Riot Games’ new 5v5 team shooter.

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Hearthstone: New Class Demon Hunter – These are his Cards and Abilities

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Hearthstone wants to give it another go. After 6 years, the card game is getting a new class – the Demon Hunter. We show what it can do.

Blizzard released the latest expansion for Hearthstone, “Wonders of the Shattered Realm” on April 7, 2020. With it, the new class Demon Hunter is now online.

For years, the rhythm of content releases has been similar, often not differing much in structure. But now Hearthstone is taking new paths. Almost 6 years after the game’s original release, a new class is coming. We reveal what the Demon Hunter can do and why it will shake up Hearthstone.

Where does the information come from? The information comes from a post by Polygon magazine. The article has since been taken offline; apparently, it was released too early – but the information from it is already known.

What can the Demon Hunter do? The Demon Hunter comes with a whole set of its own cards to ensure it has a basic setup. After all, it has no cards in older sets. Twenty of these new cards have already been introduced. You can get a first impression here:

Just recently, Hearthstone also brought 18 new cards to the Battlegrounds mode.

Demon Hunter Illidan Becomes New Class in Hearthstone

This is the hero ability of the Demon Hunter: The Demon Hunter has a unique hero ability that differs from all other classes. Unlike other classes, the hero ability of the Demon Hunter costs only 1 Mana. It grants the Demon Hunter 1 attack for that round. While this is weaker than the hero ability of the Druid or Rogue, it is also only half as expensive and thus can be used more frequently.

WoW Illidan Cinematic

When does the Demon Hunter appear? According to the original article, the Demon Hunter will be released in two parts with the expansion “Ashes of Outland”. First, one must play a small campaign to unlock Illidan and his cards. The campaign is supposed to be playable from April 2. A few days later, on April 7, the class is expected to appear in other game modes.

What do you think about a new class in Hearthstone? A cool idea and finally something new to do? Or are you as a Death Knight and Monk more disturbed by the decision?

The Demon Hunter was, by the way, a long-standing wish in the community – previously Blizzard had fulfilled a completely different wish for the players.

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What would the new PS5 controller look like in black? 4 possibilities

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 3 minutes

Sony has unveiled the new controller for their upcoming next-gen console PlayStation 5. It is called DualSense and is predominantly white. Instantaneously, fans have suggested possible options for black versions of the controller.

What’s happening? In the official PlayStation blog, Sony presented the new controller for PlayStation 5 for the first time. The DualSense builds on its predecessor DualShock 4 but also brings new features. These include:

  • Haptic feedback
  • Built-in microphone
  • Adaptive trigger buttons

You can find all the information about the new controller in our article:

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What does the controller look like in black? One of the major differences from previous Sony controllers is also in the appearance of the DualSense. The standard design is for the first time two-tone with white as the dominant color.

After three generations of black controllers, this change was not well-received by all fans, and voices calling for a black color variation were immediately heard.

Various users on Twitter responded directly to this request and quickly designed possible looks for what the PS5 controller could look like in black:

  • ps5 controller black by AlphaOmegaSin
    By @AlphaOmegaSin
  • ps5 controller black by Mucrush
    By @Muchrush
  • ps5 controller black by PressStartKofi
    By @PressStartKofi
  • ps5 controller black by DanTheNoob
    By @DanTheNoob

While the general color direction of black controllers is the same, the various designs place varying emphasis on the colors of the buttons.

On Twitter, the various black versions of the controller were well received, and the tweets with the images garnered more than 3,000 likes at times.

You can find all the information about the PS5 itself in our article: PlayStation 5 – Everything we know about Sony’s upcoming PS5

Other color variations from fans include: However, fans haven’t only tried the black color on the new controller. There are also red or gray versions of the controller found on Twitter.

The Twitch streamer and designer Dorm even created various designs in the style of his favorite PlayStation franchises, which were very well received by fans:

In general, it is immediately noticeable that there is great interest among fans for different color variations. After the PS4 controller has been available in many different colors, it is very likely that the new DualSense will receive more official designs over time.

But which version do you prefer? The original DualSense from Sony or the fan versions in black? Let us know in the comments!

However, fans were not only very creative with alternative designs. A YouTuber created a whole unofficial trailer for the PS5 controller.

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WoW Shadowlands: All info on Alpha and Beta – Registration, Start & Changes

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The start of the alpha and beta phases of the new expansion “Shadowlands” from World of Warcraft is drawing closer. MeinMMO provides you all the information you need to know about the testing phases.

The new expansion Shadowlands is steadily approaching. Blizzard is currently releasing new information about the upcoming content and the previous testing phases of the addon daily.

If you don’t want to experience the new information second-hand or even help find bugs or provide feedback, you can also participate in the alpha and beta test for Shadowlands.

In this article, we explain how to participate, when it starts, and what exactly you are supposed to test, that is, what is changing.

Sign up for the alpha and beta and participate

Signing up for the alpha and beta is quite easy. You only need to sign up for an invitation and then hope that you will be selected. How exactly this works has already been explained in detail in our guide to the beta registration. Here’s a brief summary:

  1. Visit the beta website

    Go to the official website for the Shadowlands beta.

  2. Sign in

    Make sure you are logged in with your Battle.net account in your browser or sign in.

  3. Click on “Sign up now”

    Scroll down the page until you find the button “Sign up now”. Click it.

  4. Check if everything is correct

    If everything worked, the button should be grayed out and it should say “already registered” under it.

You will then receive no code, but a notification that you have been approved if you get to participate. Generally, the option “Shadowlands Alpha” or “Shadowlands Beta” or something similar should then appear in your Battle.net client.

World of Warcraft Battle Net Beta

Then you just need to download the client and you can start testing. If you want to pre-order the expansion, you can find the differences between the versions of Shadowlands and which you should buy here.

Start of tests and release

There is no specific start date for the alpha and beta yet. The first waves of invitations for the alpha are currently being sent out, indicating that it will start soon. We expect the alpha to start by April 14, 2020 at the latest.

However, we cannot yet say how long the alpha phase will last. Initially, there will be little content available for testing, so it will likely be a few months until the beta is unlocked.

Shadowlands is unlikely to be released before October 2020. So there is still plenty of time to register for a test and help with the development. Until then, we have a survey about your favorite class in WoW and a series of activities to help pass the time:

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The changes in Shadowlands

Shadowlands changes a lot about the gameplay and story of World of Warcraft. Sylvanas makes a deal with a powerful entity and deprives the Shadowlands of their “life force”, the Anima. Here, we explain in more detail what Shadowlands is actually about.

What new features are there? The Shadowlands are divided into five areas that you can visit:

  • Bastion, an area of shining fields that is also open for the first tests
  • Maldraxxus, a zone of rugged battlefields
  • Ardenwald, a place of eternal twilight
  • Revendreth, an area full of impressive fortresses
  • The Maw, where the most wicked of souls suffer
WoW Shadowlands Bastion
One of the new images shows the area Bastion.

Currently, we know that the special features of Shadowlands will include the Tower of the Damned and the Covenants as endgame content. The tower is supposed to offer increasingly challenging challenges.

The Covenants, on the other hand, are a kind of new reputation and grind system, where you team up with new allies and even learn entirely new abilities. Each Covenant brings its own story campaign. What you need to know about the Covenants has been explained in a special.

What is changing with the classes? Recently, Blizzard has already talked about changes to the classes, as each class is supposed to regain more of its original abilities. This will make them somewhat more diverse and will help them feel more like the respective class again.

However, please note that all information may still change. The innovations are not final and may change until the release of Shadowlands, which may also depend on player feedback. You can find current news about WoW on our overview page.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.