In cooperation with NCSoft, we are giving away a rare wristwatch in the stylish look of the MMORPG “Blade and Soul“. Join in and tell us about your best MMO experience!
What’s happening in BnS right now? The free MMORPG Blade and Soul will receive a new update on February 19th. With “Veil of the Nightblade”, the third class specialization for the Nightblade will be introduced.
For the first time, the cute Lyn will also be roaming as Nightblades through the world, instilling fear in their enemies. You can watch the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdy5-nRf6QE
But not everything is dark and gruesome in Blade and Soul. The Valentine’s Day event “Connected by Sword and Soul” will not only bring more love to the earthly realm but also many gifts for the players.
During the event, you will be able to receive new items and materials for upgrading, and there will be special boosts to make the first steps for new Nightblades in the MMORPG easier.
What will be raffled? In cooperation with NCSoft, we are giving away a rare and high-quality wristwatch in the “Blade and Soul” design from the Swiss company MTM Hypertec.
The value of the watch is $375. It looks like this:
There is only one of this watch available throughout Europe. It is a true collector’s item for any MMORPG fan.
How can I participate? To have a chance at the cool wristwatch, you need to leave a comment under this article.
We at MeinMMO always love to share the coolest experiences we’ve had with our friends or complete strangers over the years in MMOs.
So tell us about your best MMO experiences:
When did you have the most fun?
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More leaks are emerging about the new Warzone mode, likely a Battle Royale, in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The latest leaks reveal information about vehicles, equipment, and modes. Gameplay was also shown for the first time – but Activision reacted quickly.
What is Warzone in Modern Warfare all about? Alongside the Update 1.14 came a big surprise in the game aside from the new content of Season 2.
Now there have been further leaks revealing new information about Warzone. We summarize the latest details for you.
The latest leaks about Warzone – everything points to Battle Royale
Where does the information come from? YouTuber and well-known CoD leaker TheGamingRevolution compiled numerous details from fresh leaks he received from players last night.
Some were already able to glitch into the new Warzone mode and even complete the training.
This is how Activision reacts: Activision acted quickly and had the corresponding video from TheGamingRevolution taken down due to copyright violations. It also included the first gameplay footage from the training area.
Furthermore, accounts of players who have already glitched into the mode were permanently banned.
But even despite the banning, many new details have come to light.
The modes in Warzone
Training: Earlier leaks already suggested that there would be a training mode. Now some players have already been able to glitch into the training ground “Armistice Training Facility”.
Source: CaptainBadfoot on Twitter
There, players can familiarize themselves with the key aspects and mechanics of the new mode, such as supply stations, plunder, or drop kits before diving into the actual action.
Trios: It seems that Warzone will be played partly in a trio format, meaning in teams of three – similar to Apex Legends at its launch. This is indicated by an in-game prompt seen after completing the training mode.
Source: CaptainBadfoot on Twitter
Previously, the option “Fill Squad” was discovered, indicating that players can either go solo, with a pre-made team, or with random players.
Whether there will be any further formats is currently unknown.
The vehicles in Warzone
There are now first details about the available vehicles in Warzone.
The following vehicles have already been confirmed:
ATV (Quad)
SUV (SUV)
Helicopter
Transport Truck
Tac Rover (a type of buggy)
Source: TheGamingRevolution
Plunder, Drop Kits, Equipment, and Supply Station in Warzone
Previously, there was information about
Drop Kits that can be requested in Warzone
and Plunder, which seemed to be a type of currency
Now, through TheGamingRevolution, we have a better understanding of how everything is interconnected.
Source: TheGamingRevolution
Plunder: This appears to actually be a currency or, better said, a currency system for the Warzone mode.
Plunder is essentially cash that you can loot in Warzone while exploring the world. You gain it for killing enemies, completing contracts, etc.
Plunder can be used to purchase a variety of items. Two of the most important are the Drop Kits and equipment.
In this tweet, TheGamingRevolution posted an audio file from the game explaining what you can do with Plunder.
Drop Kits: These are customized loadouts – similar to what you know from multiplayer. There, you choose weapons, killstreaks, perks, or field upgrades. However, you don’t spawn with them immediately in the match.
Instead, you have to purchase a Drop Kit Marker with Plunder. When you use this, a type of supply drop is dropped where you can choose one of the loadouts you customized before the match.
Source: TheGamingRevolution
Equipment and Supply Station: You can also purchase equipment with Plunder. This can only be done at specific locations – the Supply Stations.
The offerings range from armor, gas masks, to a cluster strike or a drop kit marker.
Source: Reddit user josuebro
Keep in mind: TheGamingRevolution has indeed predicted many things about Modern Warfare correctly, but that does not automatically mean that it will be the same this time. These details have not yet been officially confirmed. So enjoy everything with the necessary caution.
What do you think about these new details? Does it make you excited for more? Or does it make you more skeptical?
A new killer for Dead by Daylight is on the way. The clues suggest a werewolf – but what is really behind it?
The last killer from Dead by Daylight, the Oni, is already a few weeks in the past and the community is eager for new killer content. The developers have now released a first teaser that ignites new discussions and speculations.
What is shown in the teaser? The 15-second clip shows a heavy iron chain lying in the dark. The chain is being dragged as something seems to move at the end of it. When the chain is fully tightened, blood can clearly be seen at its end.
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This is what the community suspects: Players suspect that the announcement fits a werewolf as a killer. This would also align with the statement of the Game Director on Twitter, who commented on the trailer with the words “Something to chew on…” – and that would perfectly fit a werewolf. What abilities this could have, however, is still uncertain. There is speculation about a switch between two forms, similar to the Oni; a wolf form and a human form.
Does a werewolf fit into Dead by Daylight? Generally, yes. Dead by Daylight primarily incorporates “classic” horror and slasher figures. A werewolf would fit well into the group of killers and at least aesthetically fit into the game. Werewolf stories are among the oldest scary tales that appear time and again in pop culture. In this regard, it would be a home run.
This is how the community mocks the trailer: In contrast to the plausible werewolf theory, many Dead by Daylight fans also make a joke out of the trailer. Yesterday, memes flooded the subreddit, all assuming that the next survivor will be “Super Mario” from Nintendo and the killer is a Chain Chomp.
This is a recurring enemy from the Mario universe. A large, spherical dog with sharp teeth, which is always chained and usually gets “defeated” by freeing it.
Whether this will actually be a werewolf or if something entirely different is at the end of the chain remains to be seen. Until then, you can find the current best killers in Dead by Daylight here. A resolution regarding what the trailer is about will come by next Tuesday (18.02.2020), as the next PTR will go live then and the new content will be tested.
Limited slots for seasonal mods and the elemental affinity of armor pieces are among the most annoying aspects of Armor 2.0 for many Guardians. This is where Bungie is improving its armor system for the upcoming Season 10 of Destiny 2.
Many are looking forward to this: After Bungie announced a major redesign of swords for Season 10, additional changes for the next season were announced in the current “This Week at Bungie” blog.
While Armor 2.0 is considered a step in the right direction, it is still seen as underdeveloped or not fully thought out, primarily due to these two aspects.
How exactly will these aspects of Armor 2.0 change?
This is changing with elemental affinity: Since Armor 2.0, armor pieces have been bound to one of the three elements Arc, Solar, or Void.
This determines which mods they can even use. Many are dependent on the respective element. Support mods for shotguns can, for example, only be found on Arc armor pieces. Many Guardians find this an unnecessary and annoying restriction.
Thus, players have repeatedly called for a complete removal of this elemental dependency – or at least the ability to change it. Bungie wants to enable exactly this.
While the affinity itself will not be removed, it will soon be possible to change it on any armor piece to one of the other two elements. When you look at the item in the inventory menu and hover over the energy symbol of the respective armor piece, you can set a different affinity.
This will cost you 1 upgrade module. If the armor piece has already been upgraded to a higher energy level, the costs will increase to 1 upgrade module plus the required upgrade materials needed to reach the respective energy level.
How seasonal mod slots are changing: There has also been a lot of criticism regarding the seasonal mod slots from the community.
Armor pieces that thematically belong to a specific season have such a mod slot. However, seasonal mods from other seasons cannot currently be used in these special slots. But if you want to benefit from the new seasonal mods, you have to farm and use the current seasonal armor each season – another unnecessary restriction in the eyes of many players.
Bungie has also announced an improvement here. Soon, the seasonal mod slots will also be able to use mods that were released before, during, and after the season from which the respective seasonal armor piece itself originates.
A seasonal armor piece from the Season of Dawn (S9) will then be able to use mods from Season 8, Season 9, and also from the upcoming Season 10.
When exactly will these changes come? Bungie did not mention an exact date. It was only stated “in the next season”, meaning Season 10.
However, one can assume that these changes will come at the very beginning of the new season in the form of the usual seasonal update. And Season 10 is expected to start on March 10, 2020.
What do you think of these changes? With Season 10, another change is likely to come:
The action RPG Wolcen launches today at 6 PM on Steam. With the Steam launch, the game will cost 10 € more, as it will exit Early Access. The Steam reviews of the last 30 days are enthusiastic – 93% are positive.
When does it start? As the developers announced, the release of Wolcen is today on 13.2.2020 at 6 PM German time on Steam.
What will it cost then? Once the launch occurs, the price of Wolcen will increase. Right now, the game still costs 29.99 € in Early Access, but when the game starts, the price will rise to 39.99 €.
This has been communicated for quite some time and the announcement stands until today. (via wolcengame.com)
If you are sure that Wolcen will be a hit and you will definitely buy it, you should consider getting Wolcen now.
Update 9:58 PM: Now that the game is live, the price on Steam is 34.99 €. It has increased, but is still below the originally set price.
Is there Wolcen in German as well? Wolcen also offers the option of German in the interface and subtitles. However, the audio will only be available in English.
Are there reasons to be skeptical?Initial tests from game magazines have been cautious: GameStar gave 84 out of 100 points but deducted 15, as Wolcen was still surprisingly buggy and had significant flaws. A 69 is a fairly mediocre rating for a highly anticipated game.
The poor condition of Wolcen in the test was said to be due to the wrong version being tested. A day-one patch is said to eliminate many bugs. A communication error between the developers and the German PR agency is claimed to be responsible for the mess.
Whether the update at launch truly addresses all criticisms and issues will only be known after the launch of Wolcen.
In FIFA 20 the big Winter Refresh is coming. Numerous players will be improved and newPrime Icon Moments cards will enter the game. We will show you what to expect.
What exactly is the Winter Refresh? This event took place in each of the last FIFA editions. Players who have improved during the first half of the season will receive an upgrade in Ultimate Team as well.
EA has now announced that this year’s Winter Refresh will start tomorrow. In line with this, they have also released 50 professionals who will increase by at least 3 points.
All information about the Winter Refresh tomorrow evening
When does it start? There is no exact time yet. Such events usually start around 7 PM German time. So get ready for that time.
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The card on the far right in the image is a new design, but could possibly indicate newly designed OTW cards. This would make sense, as more OTW cards were also added during last year’s Winter Refresh.
The card on the left in the image could hint at upgrades for the Storyline players. We can therefore also expect new cards there.
These players will receive upgrades
This is what EA shows: The developers will release a list of exactly 50 players who will receive an upgrade during the Winter Refresh. All of them will improve by at least 3 points. However, it is still unknown how much stronger they will actually become.
Surprisingly, the statement that only these 50 players will receive an upgrade sounds. This time it seems that only the players with the largest performance disparities are affected.
The normal card of Haaland will also be improved
Which players are affected? You can find the complete list of affected players on the EA website. Here are some prominent names:
Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)
Achraf Hakimi (Borussia Dortmund)
Marcus Thuram (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
László Bénes (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
Denis Zakaria (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
Timo Werner (RB Leipzig)
Amine Harit (Schalke 04)
Florian Niederlechner (FC Augsburg)
Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
This will also change: Players who have not yet been available in FIFA 20 will also be added. This includes, among others, Franck Ribéry. You can find the complete list of new players on the EA website.
In Fortnite you could soon play against each other on a familiar map. However, you probably know it from the shooter CS:GO.
This is the map: Apparently, some players have managed to create a detailed Fortnite version of the legendary CS:GO map “Dust 2.” The responsible team from Team Evolve shared the results of their work on Twitter – and the similarity is clearly recognizable:
Team Evolve used only the Creative Mode tools to create the accurate copy, according to a report from “TheLoadout.” There is currently no fixed release date, but the map is expected to go live in the coming days according to Team Evolve. This could happen before the end of the current season.
“Dust 2” is also said to be usable in the “Search and Destroy” mode, which is somewhat based on CS:GO. In this mode, two teams compete against each other. One team tries to plant a bomb. The other team must try to prevent this or defuse the bomb.
The team that achieves its respective goal or eliminates all opposing players wins the round. In total, one must win four out of seven rounds. Throughout the matches, players earn gold that can be used for better equipment, shields, and building materials. On “Dust 2,” Desert Eagle pistols are also expected to be used more frequently.
Perfect conditions for an unofficial crossover between CS:GO and Fortnite. The map should also be usable in other modes.
“Dust 2” joins a range of great maps that players have already created in Creative Mode. There are also quite strong maps for the “Hide & Seek” mode that you should check out:
Patch 6.1 of SWTOR is now live. We reveal what’s in the new update “Summit of Power” and whether you really need an Alderaan apartment.
It has been several months since the release of the latest expansion of Star Wars: The Old Republic. But the story of “Onslaught” continues. After a delay, the first major patch was released today, on 02/13/2020, bringing the game to version 6.1. We guess what’s in the “Summit of Power” patch and whether you should really buy a new house on Alderaan.
SWTOR continues the story: After the war between the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic was ignited and reached new heights in Onslaught, envoys from the Republic and the Empire arrive on Odessen to discuss their future plans.
Both factions want to revive one of their strongest elite units.
On the Republic’s side, Jedi Master Gnost-Dural and General Daeruun are trying to rebuild the elite squad Nova to strengthen the Jedi Order once again.
On the Empire’s side, there are meetings with Darth Rivix to re-establish the elite unit “The Hand.” This was the elite assault squad of the Empire and should be so again in the future.
New estates on Alderaan: If you want to spend your time not in war, but in the finest of your own four walls, you can now buy a noble estate on Alderaan. It is somewhat hidden in the mountains but is a real eye-catcher. There are beautiful viewpoints over snow-covered fields, a large balcony over waterfalls, and even a hidden area that you must unlock (with explosives).
Anyone who buys a noble house on Alderaan should perhaps try to get rid of it within the next centuries. From confidential sources, we know that the population of Alderaan will drastically decrease in the future.
Have you checked out the new update from SWTOR yet? Or are you already waiting for the next big expansion?
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, things are getting even tougher. With the introduction of Season 2, there is a new kill animation that couldn’t be more brutal.
What’s new? Anyone who has checked back into Modern Warfare since the start of Season 2 might have already fallen victim to it. If you get caught, your whole head can now actually explode.
It looks quite brutal, but it fits the tone of Modern Warfare. After all, the developers wanted to be brutally realistic.
New animation makes your head fly off
This is the animation: Not for the faint-hearted and quite brutal. A clip showing the new animation was shared on Twitter:
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The player was taken out by a killstreak and not by enemy bullets. Research is still ongoing regarding when the animation will be shown exactly.
It can be seen how the soldier’s head is blown off and scattered in pieces on the ground.
How do players react to this? The reactions from players are positive. They appreciate that Infinity Ward is including such details.
However, there are also players who are not really interested in this. They are much more waiting for new news about Battle Royale, which is currently the big topic.
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When does the event start? The Valentine’s Day celebrations start tomorrow morning, February 14, at 8 AM local time. You can take advantage of the bonuses all weekend. Until Monday, February 17 at 10 PM local time, you can encounter pink Pokémon everywhere.
The event includes new Pokémon from Gen 5, new Shinies, and even a raid day. To prepare you for what to expect tomorrow, here is the overview.
All information on the big Valentine’s Day event
What bonuses are there? This time everything revolves around pink Pokémon. Look forward to the following bonuses:
Pink Pokémon can be found in the wild, in eggs, in raids, and in quests
Ohrdoch and Mamolida appear for the first time in Pokémon GO
Regular lucky eggs will be active for 6 hours during the event
Double candy for catching Pokémon
Shiny Wonneira hatches from eggs and Shiny Chaneira appears in the wild
Mamolida and Ohrdoch – The new Pokémon from Gen 5 arrive this weekend
What should you know about Shinies? Although Wonneira is a baby Pokémon, you will also find its evolution Chaneira in the wild as a Shiny. You can recognize the Shiny form of Chaneira easily, while with Wonneira, you have to look a bit closer.
The Shiny family of Chaneira
It remains to be seen how rare Chaneira will actually be as a Shiny. It is a rarer Pokémon that typically has a higher Shiny rate. By the end of the event, we will see if this is the case.
You should make use of this: The six-hour lucky eggs are back after a long time. And they are worth it. However, note that only the regular ones count. Moss, Magnet, and Glacier lucky eggs are not affected by this.
What is already known about the quests: Data miners leaked the quests for this event a few weeks ago. They should be available from tomorrow. However, the rewards are still unknown:
Catch X Flegmon or Flurmel
Catch X Liebiskus
Evolve a Hoppspross
Hatch X eggs
Defeat X Team GO Rocket grunts
New Raid Day brings Shiny Schlurp
This happens on Saturday: This Saturday, February 15, a new raid day awaits you. For 3 hours, a Schlurp will appear in every arena. This one can also be Shiny with luck.
The raid day runs from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. You have 5 free raid passes available.
What are the chances of Shiny Schlurp? From previous raid days, we know that the Shiny rate is always increased at such events. It has sometimes been as high as 1 in 10. So you have a good chance of encountering a shiny example.
Pokémon Home is also coming for Pokémon GO players. We will show you the benefits:
The big update Wastelanders for Fallout 76 now officially has a release date. It pushes the survival game more towards MMORPG with new features. This excites the players.
What is Fallout 76: Wastelanders? Wastelanders is one of the biggest updates that Fallout 76 is supposed to receive. It also brings some exciting elements that will change the gameplay experience.
When is Wastelanders coming out?Wastelanders will be released on April 14, 2020 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. At the same time as the update, Fallout 76 will also be released on the Steam platform.
What is the cost of Wastelanders? The update is completely free for owners of Fallout 76. However, there are content packs available for purchase corresponding to the two factions.
These contain a variety of cosmetic items for your character and your C.A.M.P..
The entrance to the Foundation, the home of the Settlers
NPCs to interact with and fall in love
What is special about the NPCs in Wastelanders? The NPC factions are very suspicious of you at first. You need to level up your reputation to gain their favor.
However, after that, there will be many new stories and quests around the factions. You should even be able to play the two main factions, Settlers and Raiders, against each other.
In Borderlands 3, the big February patch goes live today. And it is packed with changes.
When is the patch coming? The patch is expected to be available on all platforms by midnight tonight. So by tomorrow morning, you will be able to use the new content. And there is quite a bit of it.
The new max level is coming to the game today
Max Level, Event, Cutscenes and more in the new patch
Here’s what’s in the patch: This week, the developers announced a lot of changes in the Borderlands show a lot of changes. The majority of this is now going live. It includes the following features:
The new level cap: The existing max level will be raised from 50 to 53.
Event shutdown: You can now disable content from limited-time events if you want.
True Elimination Mode: Maliwan Takedown in its original form. Here, the takedown is played at the original difficulty rather than in the scaled difficulty.
Guardian Ranks: You can now toggle Guardian Ranks on and off. This applies to individual perks as well as the entire system. So please remember to turn the system on when the patch is applied.
New event: The patch also brings the Heartbreaker event in time for Valentine’s Day. It features hearts that you can shoot. These can explode, drop loot, or temporarily turn enemies into allies.
The event is again accompanied by the Saurian Maurice, similar to Bloody Harvest. Depending on how many hearts you collect, you can earn rewards:
However, you should hurry. The event only runs for a week.
Bug Fixes: Lastly, there are also a lot of bug fixes in the patch. This includes overall stability, as well as audio and performance issues that have been improved. Also, flawed missions and issues like “falling off the map” in Carnivora have been addressed. You can find more details in the official patch notes.
Today, on February 13, a new update has been released for Destiny 2 on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia – the hotfix 2.7.1.2. This comes with maintenance and also server downtime. We summarize the most important information and times here..
Today, on February 13, a new update is pending for Destiny 2. Through the changes, Bungie aims to ensure a better player experience in the future. Additionally, they are nerfing the Warlock’s (Super) wings.
The update is now live and will be downloaded automatically upon login. On PS4, it is 6.83 MB in size. After that, you can get started, the servers are back online. We wish Bungie and all Guardians good luck that it stays this way this time.
The schedule for today’s maintenance
These times are important today: The maintenance is scheduled to not last long and to proceed swiftly. However, Destiny 2 will still be offline for a short time.
The maintenance starts at 5:00 PM German time. From that point on, some functions of Bungie.net and third-party apps will be disabled.
At 5:45 PM, all Guardians will be removed from their activities, and the servers will go offline.
At 6:00 PM, the servers are expected to be back online. The hotfix 2.7.1.2 will be rolled out on all platforms and in all regions.
At 7:00 PM, the planned end of maintenance is expected. Bungie indicates that console players may need to restart their consoles.
Saint-14 will have to take care of the doves alone for a while
What changes with hotfix 2.7.1.2?
What’s in the new update: The hotfix 2.7.1.2 is not overly large in content. Two adjustments are planned. However, these are significant:
One issue was fixed where players could use the Dawnblade Super even when all energy had been depleted.
But apparently that hasn’t worked really well. Some users report that the Warlock glitch has not been fixed yet. At this time, there is no official statement from Bungie regarding this.
With Season 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare received a new assault rifle. Let’s take a look at what the Grau 5.56 has to offer and which attachments are important.
What kind of weapon is this? The new “Battle Pass” weapon Grau 5.56 entered the game with Season 2, making it the 10th assault rifle in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
The Grau is more of a mobile assault rifle like the RAM-7 or M4A1 and uses 5.56 caliber ammunition. It has more range but a lower fire rate.
The new gun is modeled after a Swiss army rifle and resembles the SIG 552 Commando in its basic design. This is a modified version of the SIG 550, which is considered very flexible, and in CoD, you can heavily customize the rifle with attachments.
With these values, the Assault Rifle (AR) positions itself quite accurately in the middle of the assault rifle archetypes. While it has a high range, it cannot achieve 3-shot kills like the AK-47 and does not have the fire rate of an M4.
Grau 5.56 setups are very versatile, but have weaknesses
What is the weapon good at? The Grau can be modified extraordinarily well. Whether you need an assault rifle for high or lower distances, this thing delivers everything.
If you’re okay with 4-shot kills at close range, you can lower the aim-down-sight speed to SMG levels. The otherwise low recoil will be noticeable, but it remains controllable at longer distances. With the Monolithic Suppressor, you have an SMG-like weapon that can deal 4-shot kills up to 40 meters.
The Grau 5.56 can be heavily modified and can almost act like an SMG. However, it still can’t compare to the MP5.
At range, it outshines all mobile assault rifles and competes with high caliber weapons like the AK-47 and the Scar. Due to the low recoil, it handles very well at long range, but it has no 3-shot range and enters the 5-shot kill zone beyond about 40 meters.
Where does the Grau 5.56 have disadvantages? The weapon comes into play as an all-rounder but cannot fully convince in any area. The top value is the 4-shot range among the mobile 5.56 caliber assault rifles.
At close range, you are somewhat as fast as SMGs in your sights, but you need one more shot with a lower fire rate. At longer ranges, the Grau has to yield to larger assault rifles.
Surpassed at both high and low distances by many specialized weapons
High reload time
Strong specialist (5.56) seeks AR enthusiasts for shared moments
What should I consider with the attachments? Due to the low fire rate, the magazine feels larger than most other assault rifles. However, take the perk “Gunsmith” as the reload time is high.
With the “XRK Void II,” you get an early grip for the aim-down-sight speed. You should get this right away. But avoid the short “ZLR Drifter A-08” barrel, as it reduces your range and takes away part of the weapon’s biggest strength.
It’s better to take the balanced “XRK CZEN mk2” barrel and increase your aim-down-sight speed with the Tactical Laser instead. With the “Monolithic Suppressor,” one of the attachments we always recommend, you improve your 4-shot range by another 7.5%.
With this balanced loadout, you can’t go wrong. The laser is a matter of personal preference, but it’s not among the best weapons.
“Battle Pass” weapon beats direct competition at range
How does the Grau 5.56 compare to the competition? In terms of TTK, the weapon does not fare well compared to other weapons. However, it partly compensates for this with high range and good mobility.
Mathematical TTK – 60,000 milliseconds / rounds per minute (RPM) x shots for the kill
M4A1 – 300 ms for 4 shots
Grau 5.56 – 342 ms for 4 shots
RAM-7 – 272 ms for 4 shots
AK-47 – 320 ms for 3 shots
The weapon is strong compared to its direct assault rifle competitors in the range between 30 – 40 meters, especially when the M4 already needs 5 shots for a kill, while the AK needs 4 shots.
What do you think of the weapon? I like playing the mobile assault rifles and am excited about new options. However, during my first rounds, it quickly became clear to me that it can’t compete with the RAM-7.
Although the weapon can be well modified for long and short ranges, the Grau’s strength is more in the middle. Between 30 – 40 meters, the rifle fully exploits its potential, and here it is really good.
A developer diary has been released for the new MMO New World . This is now being criticized by PvP fans, as the tasks for PvE players look like tedious work. Additionally, three errors were discovered in the presentation, which skeptics take as a sign that New World could appear unfinished.
This is the sentiment around New World: Since it became clear that New World only offers “optional” PvP, a portion of the alpha players is bitter and upset. They had anticipated a game where anyone could kill anyone at any time. This is how Amazon once presented New World.
This speaks for grind: The diary showed a screenshot of city projects. These are tasks or quests where players are supposed to cooperate to further develop the settlement.
The missions provide experience and gold, but also advance the city.
This image shows 12 tasks such as kill 20 wolves.
The image shows 12 of these tasks, each with 3 to achieve 4 different goals:
For 6 of the tasks, you must kill 20 enemies of a specific type – in some cases, materials must be returned
For 4 tasks, you must collect 20 crafting materials of a specific type
For 2 of the projects, players are to loot treasure chests in temples
On reddit, it is criticized that the “Open World PvP” content is being replaced by “kill 20 wolves” PvE tasks, which is seen as the typical “grind quest” in games.
Others, however, argue that this is somewhat unfair. It is clearly about cooperative quests to develop a settlement. Such “community tasks” also exist in other games like Destiny 2, which is not that bad.
Two different quests, with the same task.
3 errors were discovered in the image
This is under criticism: The image is being dissected and several inconsistencies are noted.
One task is called “Do you have bars?” with an iron bar shown under it – but for the task, players are supposed to find 20 silk
Moreover, the quests “Wolf Slayer” and “Dangerous” have the exact same quest description
And one wonders why moose should have “fangs” that need to be returned
Reddit users take this as a hint that New World is now hastily adding PvE content and that the game could appear unfinished and rushed.
Amazon responds to the criticism: We are still developing
This is how the developers react: One from the New World team has already responded and said: Some of the images are “Work in Progress” or just placeholders. Because New World is still in the “active development phase.”
Therefore, the developer diary has been supplemented with the note “The screenshots are from the alpha and may change.” However, the note is found only in the English blog post; it is missing in the German translation.
At the moment, the mood in the New World subreddit is suffering because the fans who have already formed there expected a different game than what they are currently getting. On the other hand, the PvE focus is now attracting new players:
In GTA 5 Online you can now finally find diamonds as loot in the Casino Heist. This is the most valuable vault content available. We will show you how to get them and what the chances are.
What’s happening in GTA 5 Online? Today, Thursday, February 13, a new event week started in the online world of GTA 5. There is a new Weekly Bonus and special new loot in the Casino Heist.
Analysts have been discussing for weeks when GTA Online would finally unlock diamonds as a reward in the Casino Heist. They have only been found in the code so far, not in the game. The possible release was speculated around Valentine’s Day, and it seems they were correct.
Data miners have closely examined the changes of the new event week and see: Diamonds are waiting in the Casino. You can secure them as loot from now on!
What do the diamonds bring? If you play the Casino Heist and find the diamonds as loot, you have the maximum possible amount of profit from this heist. Because they bring in more than a million dollars more than the cash content.
A vault full of cash brings you 2,115,000 GTA dollars
A vault full of artworks brings you 2,350,000 GTA dollars
A vault full of gold brings you 2,585,000 GTA dollars
A vault full of diamonds brings you 3,290,000 GTA dollars
How do you get diamonds in the Casino Heist? Usually, it depends on luck whether your vault is filled with money, artworks, gold, or now also diamonds. You will only find out after starting the Casino Heist when you scout the loot. But for the very first time, there is supposed to be a guaranteed diamonds.
This is also confirmed by GTA expert TezFunz2 on Twitter.
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This means that if you start a new Casino Heist now and have never seen diamonds as loot before, there is now a one-time guarantee for the gems. But only for one heist. If everything goes smoothly and you start another one afterward, there is no longer any guarantee.
How rare are diamonds actually? After your guaranteed first diamond filling in the vault, the chance of getting them as loot in a new heist afterwards is only about 8%.
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Will the diamonds stay forever? Currently, it seems that the diamonds will remain in the game from now on.
Check out our guide to the Casino Heist in GTA Online to bring home the maximum loot from the diamonds. There you will learn how to best scout the casino and how to assemble the best crew for the Casino Heist.
It looks like a long-held dream of many Division agents may soon come true. A complete wearable Hunter outfit for The Division 2 is finally on the way.You can already earn an early version now.
Some players can already secure an entire Hunter outfit. Soon, there should even be another version of this set that is intended for all players.
This should fulfill a dream for many. The Hunters, mysterious heavily armed and armored elite assassins, have a unique tactical look that many players have desired for their agents since Division 1.
But more than just ballistic masks, the iconic hallmark of the Hunters, has not been wearable until now. That is set to change.
This is what the Hunter outfit looks like: Currently, the following outfit can already be unlocked – but exclusively through a promotional action:
The set in Hunter style consists of:
a top
pants
a ballistic mask
a neck guard
a pair of boots
a special SMG
and some backpack charms
However, the exact same set should soon also be available outside of the promotional action – completely in black, according to the developers.
How and when can you get this Hunter outfit? The promo set can already be secured now if you participate in the action. The black set is already finished and should be available in the game soon.
However, when and how exactly the black set will be available is still unknown.
Agents want to be Hunters in The Division 2
Where is the info coming from? The info comes in the form of a tweet from Yannick Banchereau, the Live Content Manager of The Division 2 – in response to the statement of an upset Division veteran.
When the promo action was announced and it was stated that the set could only be obtained by referring a friend to the game, there was a wave of outrage among long-time Division players. It was said that this would deprive many loyal fans of the ultimate outfit dream, as most or all of their friends already had The Division 2.
Yannick Banchereau then spoke up and announced that a black version of this outfit has already been made, which will then be accessible outside of the promotional action.
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This is how you can already become a Hunter in The Division 2
This is how you can earn a Hunter set now: If you can’t wait and want to grab the set from the promotional action, you need to do the following:
Sign up for the friend referral program on the corresponding page of Ubisoft and follow the instructions. You can participate on all platforms – so on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Invite friends and play 3 missions together (main missions or strongholds)
Collect your reward (you will receive it in the game)
The more friends you refer, the more rewards you will receive:
For your first recruit, there’s the complete Hunter outfit and the SMG, a blueprint, and a backpack trophy (the agent watches)
for the second and third, each will receive another backpack trophy (the small timeline and the broken mask)
the recruit will receive the SMG and 3 special crates, each with a key for clothing crates and a piece of equipment
Note: Some players report that this program is currently bugged. Not everyone seems to receive the outfit after the 3 missions.
Who are the Hunters anyway? Hunters are mysterious elite soldiers, almost killers, who made life hell for Division agents in part 1.
They were feared opponents who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, usually causing chaos and sweaty palms for players. Encounters with them often ended in a panicked retreat or death.
Not much is known about these hunters. Some fans suspect the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service behind this mysterious elite unit, which is well-trained and equipped, operating not just in New York but also in Washington – although not as intensely anymore.
However, they are set to play a more significant role in “Warlords of New York” soon.
In 2018 and 2019, many new MMORPGs for PC were released. Many of them can be found on Steam, and we reported on most of them at MeinMMO. Now, our author Alexander Leitsch looks back at the recent online role-playing games and assigns grades from 1 to 6.
What is the article about? While several new MMORPGs were released in the last two years, not all of them could convince. Therefore, I thought it would be a good idea to look back at the players and give them grades.
The grading scale is as follows:
Grade 1 – Top MMORPG, convinces me and masses of players
Grade 2 – A good MMORPG, recommendation to buy
Grade 3 – Average, can be played, not a must
Grade 4 – Did not convince me, but has a player base
Grade 5 – Definitely should not be played
Grade 6 – Was so bad that it was shut down
In between, I will provide slight tendencies in the form of pluses and minuses to give you a rough idea of the direction in which I see the MMORPG. On the first page of the article, you will find the MMORPGs from 2018, and on page 2, all the games from 2019.
What do you think about the ratings? Was I too harsh or too lenient in some places?
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Life is Feudal MMO – Grade 4
Developer: Bitbox | Platform: PC | Release Date: January 11, 2018 (EA) | Model: Free2Play
What is Life is Feudal? Life is Feudal is a sandbox MMORPG with many survival elements. The goal is to survive in a medieval world, build cities together in a guild, and engage in warfare with other guilds.
The game relies heavily on realism. It takes a lot of time and dedication to develop your character. Life is Feudal places a strong emphasis on PvP.
How is the grade determined?Life is Feudal advertises as Free2Play, although only one character can enter the mainland for free. All others must be paid for, which I find a bit misleading.
Additionally, the game involves a lot of grinding, which quickly becomes boring in my opinion. Whether you want to advance professions or engage in wars, everything takes a lot of time. You also lose skill points you have painstakingly earned upon death unless you pay monthly for the game.
In my opinion, the MMORPG is only for real medieval and survival lovers who can handle grinding and frustration; it’s not for the average player. Furthermore, there are still technical flaws and localization issues.
Developer: Lion Games | Platform: PC | Release Date: February 26, 2018 | Model: Free2Play
What is SoulWorker? In this MMORPG, you take on the role of a SoulWorker, but you must first discover and unleash your powers. Depending on the character you choose, there are different abilities.
The focus of SoulWorker is clearly on the PvE area with over 100 dungeons. However, there are also PvP contents where you can compete against other players.
How is the grade determined? SoulWorker is an anime MMORPG, and you need to like anime to fully enjoy SoulWorker. Fast-paced battles and a visual spectacle are included. If you enjoy that, you will find SoulWorker to be one of the best games on the market.
The grade could have been even better if it weren’t for a difficult payment model. VIP subscriptions cost nearly $40 a month, and skill trees can only be reset with real money.
Developer: Elder Game LLC | Platform: PC | Release Date: March 13, 2018 (EA) | Model: Buy2Play
What is Project: Gorgon? Project: Gorgon is an indie MMORPG styled after classic games like Asheron’s Call, but without focusing on PvP.
In the game, you will hardly be guided; instead, you have to discover and figure everything out yourself. The game also dispenses with fixed classes and allows you to build relationships with NPCs.
How is the grade determined? Project: Gorgon is not a bad MMORPG; it is just very specific and not suited for me or most other players. It occupies a niche and may bind players to it in the long term.
However, the game is not developed enough to leave early access, even nearly 2 years after its release. Therefore, it only receives a 4+.
Developer: Neowiz | Platform: PC | Release Date: May 30, 2018 | Model: Initially Buy2Play, then Free2Play, then closed
What is Bless?Bless Online was an AAA MMORPG from Asia that wanted to convince in the West with some adjustments. It was a theme park game with many PvP contents and a very interesting “Taming” system with over 600 pets and mounts.
How is the grade determined? Bless Online failed brutally in the West. There are several reasons for this:
Developer: Nexon | Platform: PC | Release Date: October 4, 2018 | Model: Free2Play
What is MapleStory 2? MapleStory 2 is a quasi-prequel to the successful Asian MMO MapleStory. In the colorful MMORPG, you explore a 3D world, experience quests, fight against monsters, and complete mini-games. Additionally, housing plays an important role.
How is the grade determined? MapleStory 2 has lost many players since its grand launch, but still has good reviews on Steam. It can also convince in terms of gameplay if you enjoy anime MMORPGs.
It can’t be compared to WoW or similar games in terms of scope and structure, but it is very good in its niche.
In Destiny 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia), a PvP expert currently recommends an unusual perk for the popular weapon category hand cannons. This is said to greatly benefit controller players.
This is what the expert recommends: The Destiny YouTuber Drewskys titles his latest video translated as “Sliding is the best perk on hand cannons”.
Most Destiny players are not aware of “Sliding” as a possible weapon perk, at least when it comes to hand cannons.
Why Drewsky makes this recommendation and on which weapons the rare perk appears, we will consider in this article.
Drewsky in front of the Bungie Studio in Seattle – Source Twitter
This is what the perk does: “Sliding” has several functions. All bonuses while the Guardian is sliding or afterward:
While sliding, the weapon reloads from reserve
You temporarily gain more stability (after sliding)
You temporarily gain more range (after sliding)
The improvements last about 3 seconds and are reactivated with each new slide. With hand cannons, the range boost is about 1-1.5 meters.
However, controller players often struggle with the heavy recoil of the revolvers. Since the changes to hand cannons, range is not as important anymore, and stability has taken precedence.
Sliding also slightly increases range, but the greatest benefit for controller players is the temporarily improved stability. As Drewsky points out, recoil after sliding is virtually non-existent.
Sliding has changed what I value in hand cannons. And especially how hand cannons feel on the controller.”
Drewsky via YouTube
During the duration of the perk, it’s easily possible to land 3 headshots. No recoil control needs to be applied, according to the expert. This means you do not have to correct the crosshair or anything like that.
As many players secure the Crucible with shotguns as a special weapon, sliding has already become second nature for them. Now the primary weapon benefits from it as well.
If you take a look at the Destiny database light.gg, you will notice that Sliding can only “roll” on very few hand cannons. On the 150 models recommended by Drewsky, there are actually only 2 options.
Why these hand cannons in particular? In the current sandbox, the 150 models stand out among hand cannons. These include the Thorn or the “Bube Königin König 3” with its cumbersome name.
They combine good TTK (0.8 seconds) and intrinsically give a speed boost. On PC, these weapons are already meta. With Sliding, this could soon be the case for controller players too, according to Drewsky.
The Spare Rations is already a strong alternative to the 180 hand cannons on consoles. These are characterized by excellent precision and virtually no recoil. However, they kill a bit slower.
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What do you think about the previously overlooked perk Sliding – is it a real insider tip or overrated for you? What do you prefer to focus on when using hand cannons?
Whether a fix for all primary weapons would improve PvP in Destiny 2 has been discussed here:
The latest patch for Overwatch is live and has brought some small but significant changes. We’re talking about the buffs and nerfs.
Blizzard has rolled out a new patch for Overwatch, which makes a number of changes to the existing heroes. Even though there are only a few adjustments this time, they are likely to have noticeable effects on the respective characters and may even slightly change the meta in the pro scene.
What changes are there? The patch once again focuses on the support hero Brigitte, who has to take another hit. Her healing is now lower. Widowmaker and Wrecking Ball also have to endure negative adjustments, while Symmetra receives a bit more damage. Some changes, however, are only active on consoles, where Symmetra is nerfed and Ana is buffed.
