EA Sports brings fresh special cards to FIFA 20 once again after the TOTY, this time as part of the Headliners event. We reveal what the promo has to offer and what the Headliners team looks like.
EA announced the Headliners event via Twitter:
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The event premiered in FIFA 19 and takes place for the second time in FUT 20.
What are Headliner cards? Headliner cards are dynamic special cards that improve like OTW cards as soon as the respective player makes it into a Team of the Week. Additionally, according to EA, only particularly standout players from the football first half of the season will make it into the Headliners team.
There is therefore great improvement potential in Headliner cards.
When does the event start? The event starts tonight, on Friday, January 17. As usual, it begins at 7 PM.
What the new Headliners event brings
What does the team look like? The first Headliners team features really strong cards. Especially Neymar (94), Lewandowski (93), and Salah (93) receive decent top cards.
Surprisingly, EA apparently plans to release several Headliner teams. However, when the second team will be released is still unknown.
Here is the first Headliners team:
Neymar Jr (94)
Lewandowski (93)
Salah (93)
Mertens (90)
Luis Alberto (88)
Varane (88)
Alex Telles (87)
Walker (87)
Sauk (87)
Gerard Moreno (87)
Nainggolan (87)
Vardy (86)
Nelson Semedo (86)
Sanson (84)
What other content is there? In addition to the main team, there are additional Headliner cards that can be unlocked through weekly objectives and SBCs.
Weekly Objective:
Squad Building Challenge:
How to get your Headliner cards
From packs: With a good portion of luck, Headliner cards can be found in the following packs:
On the Transfer Market: If you definitely want a new Headliner card, you should buy it on the FUT Transfer Market. However, wait a few days after the cards are released and compare the prices.
Through Weekly Objectives and SBCs: Certain Headliner cards can also be unlocked via SBC and weekly objectives.
What do you think of the Headliner event? Do you think there are too many special cards? Let us know in our Facebook group.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare there are many different operators. They are also all different sizes. But does their size affect the hitbox, that is, how easy they are to hit? And can shots miss you even though they “hit” – or vice versa? We clarify these questions.
What are “Models” and “Hitboxes”? Models and hitboxes are technical terms that describe certain elements of a game. Both are important in a shooter so that players can hit accurately. In brief:
Models are the displayed models of the different operators, that is, what you see.
Hitboxes are the hit areas, that is, what the game uses to calculate damage when you score a hit with a weapon.
Since Modern Warfare offers different operators that you can play and that are of different sizes, the question arises: Does the model affect the hitbox? The short answer is: No. But there are some things to consider, because you can be “hit” without taking damage.
Identical Hitbox, Different Models
This is how the hitbox works: In Modern Warfare, all operators share the same hitbox. This means that every operator is equally easy or hard to hit. It only depends on your aim how well you hit. We explain how to improve your aim with attachments here.
This ensures that every player in Modern Warfare has the same conditions. After all, every operator has the same properties, moves at the same speed, and has no special abilities.
The operators only differ in appearance.
This is important in Modern Warfare because here, unlike in hero shooters, there is no option to balance advantages or disadvantages or different hitboxes through abilities or traits. In Apex Legends, for instance, it’s quite different.
But there are larger operators? The models of the different operators are still significantly different in size. The YouTuber TheXclusiveAce took a closer look at this. For him, the largest model of the operators is Minotaur and the smallest is Charlie.
These are the advantages of small operators: Although small operators do not have a smaller hitbox, they are still harder to spot. They have an easier time hiding behind cover.
While they could theoretically still be hit if the hitbox peeks out from behind a corner, if players can’t see the model, they won’t suspect an opponent there.
There’s also a psychological component. Since only the models, not the hitboxes, are visible, many players aim at areas they can see. Since these are hard to hit with petite models, they may aim too long in an attempt to be as precise as possible.
These are the advantages of large operators: Conversely, you may also have an inverse advantage when playing large operators. Here, players can shoot at you without necessarily hitting you.
This is especially advantageous if you weren’t even aware that you were in the sights. If an opponent shoots at you but misses, they have revealed themselves and you have valuable milliseconds to return fire.
If you don’t take out others quickly enough, you risk getting hit back.
Since Modern Warfare generally has a low TTK, these milliseconds can be critical.
Which operator should I play now?
This is how you best decide: What you want to play now is entirely up to you. On the technical side, no operator offers any advantages or disadvantages. Only the psychological aspect may have some impact:
Small operators are easier to conceal; they are suitable for maps with little cover and tactical multiplayer modes.
Large operators have a smaller hitbox compared to the model; they are suitable for aggressive approaches when opponents only try to aim roughly.
Some operators you will have to unlock first, such as the stealth operator Krüger through the executioner medal. These then also offer a kind of prestige. However, it is much more important which weapons and loadouts you start with:
The Hardcore mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare offers a change from normal gameplay and has its own rules. This also applies to the tools. Here are the 5 best weapons for the HC mode.
In Hardcore mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, different rules apply. The game gives you much less information, health, and time to react.
To perform well here, you need nerves of steel, a bit of practice, and the best weapons. Therefore, here is a list of guns you should work with in Hardcore mode.
In Hardcore mode, you need to rely more on your eyes and ears than on mini-maps and kill cams.
The Hardcore mode has its own rules and weapons
What rules apply in the HC modes? Compared to the normal core modes, you have significantly less health in HC mode, which does not regenerate. The HUD also comes in a heavily reduced version.
Low health
Only 30 HP instead of 100
No health regeneration
Health can only be replenished by Stims.
No kill cam
You do not see where the enemies eliminated you
No radar
The radar displays are only available with a recon drone
No HUD
There is no information about your magazine or remaining equipment
The low health reduces the time players go down (TTK) and changes the gameplay experience due to the lack of displays.
While it makes some aspects harder, the lower input also means you are less distracted. That makes Hardcore so special, and some players only play in HC mode.
With hardcore rules, often just one hit is enough, and you’re done.
What criteria were used to select the weapons? The YouTuber TheXclusiveAce presented 5 weapons that provide a viable option in Hardcore mode. He examined the following aspects:
One-shot range
At what distance a hit is sufficient to eliminate enemies
Movement
Time to aim down sights (ADS) and time from sprint to shot (aiming speed)
Rate of fire
A high rate of fire increases error tolerance
These three points largely determine the success of a weapon in the HC modes. In particular, one-shot kills are important because they ensure you can reliably finish off hit enemies.
These weapons and attachments bring victory in Hardcore
What attachments should I use? Increase your aiming speed and movement wherever possible. With hardcore rules, detecting the opponent and reacting quickly is of utmost importance. If your weapons do not aim quickly enough, you will have an unnecessary disadvantage.
And which weapons? Decent damage and good movement, along with a good rate of fire, and you have the best HC weapons. However, personal preferences also play a role. With these five weapons, you can’t go wrong.
FN Scar 17
AUG
FR 5.56
PP-19 Bizon
AK-47
These weapons offer the best mix of selected criteria, and TheXclusiveAce is convinced that you have the greatest chance of success with these five firearms. By the way, none of them belong to the best weapons from the weapon classes of the core modes.
The stable FN Scar 17
The Scar comes with a desert skin and has good handling with nasty damage.
Why the Scar? This assault rifle is rather slow but has a lot of damage. If you are a fan of the Scar or prefer handling over speed with assault rifles, this is your choice.
Pro
One-shot kill at all distances
Very good handling
Contra
Very slow movement (ADS, aiming speed)
Low rate of fire
Recommendation: Keep the distances to the opponent as high as possible.
Why the AUG? This submachine gun comes with a good one-shot range and fast movement. Due to the high rate of fire, you can even miss the first shot against assault rifle players at short range and hit the second before the opponent is even in your sights.
Pro
High mobility
Very good aiming speed
High rate of fire
Contra
Has 2-shot ranges
Recommendation: Increase your one-shot kill range with longer barrels.
Single-fire FR 5.56
The FR 5.56 is currently the only assault rifle in Modern Warfare that comes standard with a burst mode.
Why the FR 5.56? This assault rifle is special because it comes standard with a 3-shot mode. The movement and damage of this weapon are exemplary, but the rate of fire remains below average. To offset this, use the single-fire mode.
Pro
Quick aiming
One-shot kill at all distances
Good aiming speed
Contra
Relatively slow rate of fire in single-fire mode
Recommendation: Use the weapon in single-fire mode for a significantly higher fire rate.
The tireless PP-19 Bizon
The one-shot kill ranges of the Bizon, by TheXclusiveAce.
Why the Bizon? This SMG can optimize its advantages under HC rules. The one-shot range can be increased with longer barrels, and the rate of fire is high enough to beat many assault rifles. The large magazine makes it the best weapon for HC if you prefer a run & gun style.
Pro
High mobility
Very good aiming speed
High rate of fire
Large magazine
Contra
Has 2-shot ranges
Recommendation: Increase your one-shot kill range with longer barrels.
The deadly AK-47
The Russian AK-47 appears in many first-person shooters and offers balanced gunplay.
Why the AK? This assault rifle is excellent for Hardcore mode. It provides good mobility values, one-shots at all distances, and everything you need.
Pro
Quick aiming (ADS)
One-shot kill at all distances
Best movement of assault rifles with one-shot kills at all distances
Good rate of fire
Contra
Disadvantages against faster SMGs at close range
Recommendation: Don’t let enemies get too close.
Other weapon classes for tactical situations
Why are only ARs and SMGs on the list? Other weapon classes come with some disadvantages in HC mode when it comes to 1vs1 situations. However, a DMR or shotgun can also be advantageous at suitable moments, and snipers can also be successful.
However, in terms of movement and damage, the other classes fall short and do not provide the right advantages you need in hardcore combat.
What weapons do you take in Hardcore mode? Is high damage or good movement more important to you?
In Destiny 2, it is once again time for a visit from Xur, the Exotic Dealer. He appears today, on January 17, 2020, and offers his goods to the Guardians. But where can you find him and what does he have for sale? Here you will find everything about Xur’s inventory and location this weekend.
Additionally, Bungie has announced that for the next Iron Banner event starting on January 21, the annoying quest step “Iron Rain” will be simplified.
But today we first welcome Xur and take a look at his inventory.
All info about Xur on January 17, 2019 – PS4, PC, Xbox One
What does Xur have? Does the mysterious dealer have Exotics with high total values this time? Or a rare weapon?
We will look together at his inventory and reveal what he offers this weekend.
When does Xur appear?
This is Xur’s time: As usual, the noodle face chooses a planet at 6:00 PM. There he makes himself comfortable until the next Weekly Reset, on January 21, and sells his exotic items.
Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend
Xur’s location: You can find the Exotic Dealer this weekend on Nessus in the area of Guardian’s Rest.
Xur’s position on Nessus (Barge)
Xur’s inventory from January 17 to January 21 – All Exotics at a glance
Weapon:The Colony – Grenade Launcher for 29 Legendary Shards
The POTM election December in FIFA 20 has been decided: Timo Werner is the Player of the Month for December. This means he receives another really strong card.
This is the POTM: Monthly, the Bundesliga “Player of the Month” (POTM) is chosen. For the second time in a row, Timo Werner from RB Leipzig has secured the title.
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This is Werner’s card: Werner is already one of the best attackers in the Bundesliga, but his new 89-rated card will be a real weapon.
With his 97 pace, he is an incredibly fast striker, who can also impress with his shot and dribbling stats. Only in defense does Werner have a deficit – but he is not primarily responsible for defending.
This is how the Werner SBC looks
This is what you need to exchange: Werner will cost you three teams that you have to exchange in the SBC. You need to submit an 85-rated team to the “Bundesliga SBC”, an 85-rated team to the “Germany SBC”, and an 86-rated team. So, Werner won’t be cheap; on futbin, the initial expectations are around 300,000 coins.
However, the POTM card is likely worth the exchanged teams, especially if you can use some unneeded cards.
Especially players who completed the last POTM Werner had hoped to simply exchange the striker 1 to 1 in case of a re-election. However, this is not possible.
By the way, you can find very good SBCs to get packs at a reasonable price here:
We present the upcoming MMOs that the readers of MeinMMO are most looking forward to in 2020 and which have the best chances to be successful.
What was the survey about? With the new year comes new gaming content for MMO fans. We wanted to know in a survey which MMO you are most looking forward to in 2020 and you answered us.
To maintain better clarity, this survey only included MMO titles. You can find a survey about multiplayer games in general here. It is still active, so check it out and cast your vote!
Note: Each reader was able to vote three times in the survey, which is why the total number of votes for the listed games is significantly over 100%. A total of 643 readers participated in the survey.
Rank 3: Ashes of Creation
Platform: PC Release: 2020 Publisher: My.com Business model: Pay-to-Play Genre: MMORPG
Ashes of Creation received 19.75% of your votes and thus landed in 3rd place in our survey.
The year 2019 did not go according to plan for the MMORPG. The first alpha was postponed indefinitely, the PvP mode Apocalypse was not very successful, and not much news was heard about the game.
However, many of you were not discouraged by this and still hope that Ashes of Creation will pull itself together in 2020 and deliver. The concept of the areas that need to be conquered and built promises exciting territory battles for all fans of good PvP.
The developer of the MMORPG, Interpid Studios, is also looking positively towards the new year:
What MeinMMO readers say about Ashes of Creation: The mood in the comments about Ashes of Creation was very positive at the beginning of 2019, and many players were looking forward to a new western sandbox MMORPG.
As a console player and trophy hunter with a documented world record in the game “Destiny 2” on PlayStation 4, I have to say I can hardly wait to play Ashes of Creation.
But over the course of the year, the mood cooled significantly, not least due to the postponement of the alpha test and the lack of major information updates.
However, even though 2019 was very quiet about Ashes of Creation, our survey shows that some MeinMMO readers continue to keep a close eye on the game’s development.
So I still see the game positively. And I am also one of the few who still play BR. Why? I personally find BR, as it is, more exciting than Fortnite, etc.
Whether the expectations and hopes will be fulfilled, we will hopefully find out in 2020.
Rank 2: Lost Ark
Platform: PC Release: 2020 Publisher: – Business model: Free-to-play Genre: MMORPG
With 35.77% of all votes, Lost Ark fought its way to second place in our survey.
In 2019, western fans were left empty-handed. Although the open beta has been running in Korea for over a year now and winning awards, we have to watch in envy from afar.
But even though the big hype around Lost Ark has now subsided both in Korea and with us, many of you are still waiting for a release in the West to finally test what the MMORPG has to offer.
While fans in Korea and Russia are playing, western players still have to wait, and this is reflected in the mood. Some express concern that Lost Ark might miss the right timing for release and therefore sink. User Sevenghost wrote, for example:
Smilegate had their chance with Lost Ark to deliver what many have been waiting for. But since Blizzard made a rather impressive announcement with Diablo 4, I doubt that Lost Ark can gain a foothold here as it could have before the announcement.
It is not unusual for Asian MMORPGs to take a long time to arrive in the West. With Lost Ark, the wait is even harder since it appears to be a solid and well-polished game.
However, the results of our survey show that the readers of MeinMMO are still excited about Lost Ark and hope to soon enjoy the MMORPG.
I throw money at the monitor, but nothing happens!!
Platform: PC Release: May 2020 Publisher: Amazon Game Studios Business model: Buy-to-play Genre: MMORPG
The MMORPG New World dominated our survey with a whopping 60.50% of your votes and left its rivals far behind.
Just recently, New World made big waves. In our interview, the developers shared that the unrestricted open-world PvP will be downgraded. The MMORPG will introduce a toggle for open PvP and wants to give its players the choice of whether to engage in PvP or not.
As part of this, New World will also offer more PvE content and better customization options for characters.
Does this decision reflect in New World’s first place ranking? Most likely. Will it succeed in balancing PvP and PvE content? We are just as curious about that in 2020 as you are!
What MeinMMO readers say about New World: Overall, the developers’ decision to limit PvP in the open world and give players the choice in this regard has been positively received by MeinMMO readers. In the article announcing the restriction of PvP, the reader Klarus wrote, for example:
Personally, I find the development much more interesting for me. The ganking simply ruins the fun for many.
I pre-ordered “New World” and have great hopes for the game to finally get a new setting and variety.
Our statistics have seen a significant increase in interest in New World since the announcement. For many of you, the unrestricted PvP was a reason to stay away from the MMORPG. But that has changed now, as you can see from our survey.
However, there are also cautious voices who view the removal of unrestricted open-world PvP critically. Reader Cameltoetem wrote, for example:
A question I ask myself is: How much PvE content can the game really have if they have only switched to PvE for, say, 9 months?
In a survey, we wanted to know if you play alone or in groups in MMOs. Here are the results.
This is what the survey was about: Although one of the core aspects of MMOs is playing with others, not all of us are constantly in groups.
Last week, we asked you in a survey what your preferred playstyle is in MMOs regarding solo and group play. Do you prefer to go solo or with your friends and guild members?
These are the results: A total of 666 MeinMMO readers participated in the survey. Only one answer per person was allowed. The distribution of votes is as follows:
always in a group: 1.5%
always alone: 9.91%
prefer in a group: 16.81%
about equally often solo and in a group: 25.53%
prefer alone: 46.24%
The overwhelmingly most chosen option is that you prefer to play alone. Almost half of you are rather solo on your adventures through the MMO worlds.
This is followed by those who prefer the mix, spending about equal amounts of their MMO time alone and in groups. After that come the players who prefer to play in groups.
The pure solo and group players form the smallest groups.
ESO is one of the MMORPGs that is heavily geared towards solo play.
Difficulties in an MMO finding the “right people”
Here’s what your comments say: But why do so many of you prefer to go solo in MMOs? You shared your reasons with us in the comments.
The most common answer was the desire to explore the vast MMO worlds and content at your own pace. You don’t want people to have to wait for you in random groups, and you also don’t want to “carry” anyone.
I can take my time in such games: I like to look around, read quest texts, choose all dialogue options (e.g., in ESO) and listen to them. In group play, I can’t do that because I don’t like it when everyone waits for me (except for friends, they have to deal with it :D). Therefore, I prefer to play alone.
Comment by Hamurator
I’ve often tried to level or do events with other players, but either they are too fast for me or too slow. In both cases, it’s not fun.
Comment by Bodicore
One of the problems, then, is finding people for group play who are on the same wavelength as you. Several aspects that you mentioned in your comments come together here:
You need to understand each other personally,
be roughly on the same skill level
and be online at approximately the same time.
So, if you are with other people, it is often a smaller group of friends or family guilds where there is no pressure. Many of you have had bad experiences with random players.
[…] That’s why I also prefer only casual guilds where you can be peacefully together, do everything, but nothing has to be done and no drama is made when, for example, a raid is on and one has to cancel shortly […]
Comment by Evels
MMOs are geared towards solo play
Some of you justify this with the gameplay structure of modern MMOs, which, due to better accessibility, are geared towards solo play. These MeinMMO readers want a change in this regard towards enforced group play by the developers to bring back the old feeling to MMOs.
I personally prefer to play in groups and would also prefer the focus on that. Much of the leveling process is simply designed for solo playing. As already mentioned, the entire quest systems were not created with the thought of providing a good gaming experience for groups […].
Comment by chips
What do you think? Were you expecting the result, or were you surprised? Would you prefer more group content? Let us know!
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has announced a change in how vampires function with the next expansion Greymoor. They are supposed to become stronger when they have fed. However, this does not align with the lore of The Elder Scrolls, as easily angered fans complain.
The upcoming expansion “Greymoor” will take players into the “black heart of Skyrim”: here, vampires and not dragons will play a significant role. A vile vampire lord is supposed to be involved, along with an army of the undead.
During a presentation, a two-hour Twitch stream (via twitch), Zenimax announced that they will change player vampires as part of the expansion: there will be a new quest that explains how the new vampire system works.
ESO completely overhauls vampirism
What is the goal? One of the developers explains: vampires in ESO have been cool, but it was all about “passive traits.” Vampirism in ESO brings some passive buffs, which players are happy to receive:
skills are cheaper
you regenerate magicka and stamina faster
you take less damage when you fall below certain health thresholds
you suffer less from movement restrictions, shaking them off faster
All passive buffs.
With the new system, vampirism is supposed to shift more towards “active” abilities.
In ESO, vampires must now feed instead of starving
To this end, Zenimax is turning the way vampires function in The Elder Scrolls Online upside down:
Previously, vampirism in a vampire grew. The less the vampire drank, the “hungrier” they became – the “vampirism” level increases up to level 4 if you starve for too long
With the new “active” system, vampires will become more powerful when they are well-fed
A developer says: “If you want to be a badass vampire, you have to drink.”
With Greymoor, the more you drink, the more you will look like a vampire – currently, it is still the opposite.
What else is changing? The lore from Skyrim states that “Vampire Lords” (vampire lords) are extremely rare. However, with Greymoor, players will have the opportunity to assume such a vampire form themselves. You will become a “Blood Scion.” This will be the new ultimate ability for vampires with Greymoor.
Zenimax explains that the “mother of vampires,” Lamae Bal, is directly involved in the creation of player vampires in ESO, and therefore it is “okay” in terms of lore.
How is this being discussed? A thread about this change on the ESO forum (via forum.elderscrollsonline) has already reached 7 pages. The thread starter says this new regulation is directly “against the established canon of The Elder Scrolls”:
Vampires become more dangerous the hungrier they are because their bestial nature takes over
With the new regulation, ESO would destroy the “vampire myth”
The change is depressing for a lover of the “The Elder Scrolls” lore like him
Others counter that the change with vampires is what many players have wished for. With the current regulation, one ignores blood feeding until it drops to level 4 and then just leaves it.
The discussion revolves around how important the “lore,” the background story of a game, is
Is the lore important in its own right and should it be respected?
Or should the lore change if it clearly gets in the way of enjoyment and gameplay?
Because the current version of vampirism, proponents of the change say, while “lore-compliant,” plays poorly because vampires are “punished” for drinking and becoming more human again.
A third person offers an alternative: there are various vampire species with different characteristics in The Elder Scrolls. Therefore, the “new vampires” could be a different kind than the established ones. This way, the lore could remain intact.
In Pokémon GO, you can now catch a new Shiny in the wild. This was last available in the party version – and trainers apparently miss it.
This Shiny is now in the wild: If you are currently on a Shiny hunt, you should also keep an eye out for Wurmple. The little worm is now also available in the wild as a Shiny. Twitter user Rhys Marsh was successful in quickly finding the new Shiny:
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User run_the_trvp apparently plunged the hatless Shiny into a moderate philosophical crisis:
“Could this be a metaphor that we are losing our ability to party in order to look ‘cool’ and special for other people? We work all week long, never have time to celebrate, just to buy things, just to impress or be ‘cool.’ I don’t know, food for thought lol.”
The other users are primarily happy for the catcher and hope to add the little worm to their collection soon.
Speaking of collection: If you still need a Ditto, you should now also keep an eye on this monster:
Currently, many players are working hand in hand in Destiny 2 to solve a massive new riddle. But what reward awaits us at the end? There is no official information, but there are 2 plausible theories. We summarize what the community suspects.
In this quest, players traverse through the Sundial, a type of time machine, into the eponymous Corridors of Time, where a massive puzzle needs to be solved. However, currently, they are stuck. Nevertheless, many Guardians are working hard to find a solution for the current step. A quick solution is likely not in sight.
At the same time, many are also wondering what awaits the Guardians at the end of this gigantic puzzle. What could be the reward for such an effort?
The 2 Major Theories Surrounding the Reward
Officially, Bungie has not revealed anything about possible rewards yet. But the community has already come up with its own plausible theories about how Destiny 2 might reward Guardians at the end of this quest. Here are the two most common speculations:
Exotic Weapon / Exotic Sword
Some in the community believe that at the end, an exotic weapon for the power slot, likely an exotic sword, could be waiting for us.
Could one of these masterpieces possibly return?
On one hand, there is currently an entry in Destiny 2’s data for such an exotic weapon for the heavy weapon slot. However, this is still a secret, so it is not known what it is. It does not count among the previously communicated weapon exotics of Season 9. None of them are classified under the power slot. Moreover, there were leaks suggesting that an exotic sword from Destiny 1 could return.
On the other hand, the time-lost vault is also located in the Corridors of Time – a kind of end room (so far), which Guardians can access by solving the first riddle part. In this room, there is a grave in the middle that cannot be reached yet.
Source: Reddit user MrTurtleWings
This will likely only be possible later in the puzzle, which numerous Guardians are currently working on.
On the lid of this sarcophagus lies a sword – one that we have not seen in Destiny 2 before.
Source: Houndish
It resembles more the legendary and exotic swords from Destiny 1 – especially just above the grip.
Warning – Spoiler: According to data mining results, it seems to be our Guardian’s grave, where we meet Saint-14 in a future timeline. The dialogue apparently involves a weapon that was left behind by our (deceased) Guardian – one that once belonged to Saint-14. And swords with this or at least very similar shapes can be found in the Tower hangar with Saint-14.
For some, this is another hint that it could indeed be a sword – namely the one on the grave.
Quest Item for the New Exotic Weapon Bastion
The other theory revolves around the upcoming exotic weapon Bastion. Because it seems that the puzzle quest “Exploration of the Corridors of Time” is connected to the new exotic fusion rifle.
As stated in the quest description for the puzzle quest at the end: “Visit the 14th Saint and bring him what you found in the Corridors of Time. He may know what to do with it.” This will likely be our next quest step after solving the riddle in the Corridors.
Source: light.gg
At the same time, the Destiny database currently has an exotic item (not yet in the game) called a chronometric weapon core.
Source: light.gg
Looking at the already leaked quest for the Bastion, one of the steps says: “The light frequency you are looking for not only matches the Sundial, but also the chronometric core you salvaged from the Corridors of Time.”
Source: light.gg
The chronometric weapon core thus comes from the Corridors of Time, where the Guardians are currently trying to solve the massive puzzle. And what we found in the Corridors of Time, according to the puzzle quest description, we are supposed to deliver to Saint-14.
Moreover, we also receive the Bastion from Saint-14. In the description of the last step, we give him the still non-functional fusion rifle, and he tinkers with it and repairs the damaged connections with the part we had. It is assumed that this component is the chronometric weapon core.
Source: Houndish
Therefore, some Guardians believe that at the end of the great riddle, an item is waiting for us, which will trigger the quest for the Bastion on January 28. This would also fit Bungie’s statement that there would likely be no quick solution to the riddle – that this is much more of a marathon.
However, keep in mind: These are so far merely the most widespread theories, not official statements. So it’s quite possible that something completely different awaits us at the end.
What do you think? What reward awaits us at the end of the riddle? A new exotic sword? A quest item? Or something completely different?
PS4 players will soon have the opportunity to hunt creepy monsters as bounty hunters. Hunt: Showdown will be released on PlayStation 4 in February 2020. Is this new game worth it?
When is Hunt: Showdown coming out? After PC and Xbox One players have been enjoying the creepy atmosphere of Hunt: Showdown for some time, the PS4 release was delayed.
As Crytek recently announced, the PS4 release will take place on February 18, 2020.
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Is there more to come? Alongside the PS4 release, Crytek also announced new content. Update 1.2 is set to include the following features:
random trios
an expanded tutorial
new legendary hunters
new gear and weapons
server improvements
At a later date, more updates will come that will include cross-play between consoles, a solo PvE mode, as well as live events and outfit customization. Finally, another map is also planned.
What is Hunt: Showdown?
This is Hunt: Showdown: In the game, you take on the role of a bounty hunter hunting monsters in 1895. However, you are not alone: Hunt: Showdown is a hybrid of PvE and PvP elements.
The world is not exactly inviting
The catch is that not only do the monsters you hunt pose a threat, but also other players. In a classic match, a total of 12 bounty hunters hunt simultaneously – either solo or in pairs and trios.
Who is this for? If you expect a fun monster hunt, you are mistaken. Because alongside the oppressive survival aspects, the Hunt world itself is not exactly inviting.
It is possible to perform tactical and stealth maneuvers, as well as just shoot blindly. Nothing about either is relaxing – Hunt: Showdown is aimed at players looking for excitement. Because: If your character doesn’t survive the match, he is completely lost, and you have to start over with a new hunter.
What do players say?
Here’s how the game scores in reviews: Looking at the reviews on Steam, the survival game is doing quite well. On average, it has been rated “Very Positive,” and the individual reviews also sound mostly favorable: “This game is really cool and sometimes really challenging. You have to be quick and careful at the beginning, listen carefully and look around,” explains a Steam user.
The team aspect is also highlighted: “It can be quickly at the beginning that you run into enemy hunters. Team play is required, best with a friend you’re on the phone with.”
The game is rated very positively on Steam
The user “RuhrpottGamer” is also satisfied and highlights, for example, the sound of the game: “The heart of Hunt Showdown. You should definitely play this game with good headphones and turn them up loud.”
The sound contributes to the atmosphere and is an important gameplay element: “Steps, rustling grass, ravens getting startled, or other triggerable objects in the game, like glass, sound extremely realistic and can be precisely located with good headphones.” His overall conclusion: “Hunt Showdown is a game that requires you to take your time to achieve success. It is unique and realistic in terms of gameplay.”
On reddit, the game is compared to Escape from Tarkov, which offers a similarly high-tension atmosphere. However, this is complemented by the horror element of the monsters in Hunt: Showdown.
Hunt: Showdown will be released on February 18, 2020, for PS4 and is expected to cost 39.99 euros. The download should begin on the release day.
If you enjoy survival and horror games, you will feel at home in Hunt: Showdown. Here are some more survival games you should try:
In Overwatch the Lunar New Year Event 2020 started and brings some new content. New skins for Brigitte, Sombra, and Lúcio are included. There are also challenges and a new game mode.
This is the event: The Lunar New Year runs until early February and brings four new legendary skins and three new epic skins.
Additionally, the Capture the Flag – Blitz mode is back in the Arcade. With the weekly challenges, you can unlock further content if you win nine games per week. So now is a great time to play if you are into cosmetic content.
Here are the new skins: Blizzard is not stingy with skins during the event and brings 4 legendary outfits. They are
Ninja is the first content creator to receive his own skin in Fortnite. His skin has a cool built-in feature that rewards good players. We show you what that feature is.
What kind of feature is this? The Ninja skin is equipped with a headband. Ninja wears this in his Mixer streams when he has a successful match series. If he loses a match, he takes off the headband again.
The headband of the Ninja skin behaves similarly in Fortnite. The more eliminations are achieved in a round, the longer the band will be in the game.
Player War_Minister_DK noticed this while using the Ninja skin in a match. He posted a picture of the comparison on reddit:
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How do you recognize the best “Ninjas”? As mentioned before, the headband gets longer with each elimination. Good players who achieve more than 10 eliminations will stand out even more.
From 10 eliminations in a round, the headband starts to glow. Especially at night, this should be even more noticeable.
So if you see a Ninja skin with a very long, glowing headband, you should better beware, because it’s probably a quite strong opponent.
Ninja plays Ninja.
You will only notice this feature if you choose the style without the hood. This is how you can see the band grow.
What do you think of the Ninja skin? Will you get the glowing headband?
In Destiny 2, the Twitch streamer Sean “Gladd” Gallagher has been on duty since Tuesday night. A riddle is pushing him to the limits of what is possible. This has garnered him subscriptions and donations of several tens of thousands of dollars on Twitch, but even Bungie says: “Time for bed.”
What is happening? Normally in Destiny 2, there are no surprises. A roadmap meticulously explains exactly which piece of content comes into play on which day.
But the weekly reset on Tuesday surprised players: In the “Corridors of Time,” a riddle emerged. The task is like one of those Russian nesting dolls: Once one riddle is solved, another, even more wicked puzzle pops out.
Here you can see the streamer Gladd showing minor signs of fatigue. Really hardly worth mentioning. This is said to have occurred after about 42 hours.
Gladd receives “something in the eye” before reaching 15,000 subscriptions
How is the stream being received? According to dotesports, the response to the marathon stream is extremely positive. The riddle is exhausting, laborious, and difficult. The community continually contributes their own ideas for the streamer to test.
Interest in the Twitch stream surrounding the riddle is high:
Gladd has about 5 times more viewers during his two new streams than usual. (Via sullygnome)
If Gladd usually streams Destiny 2 content on Twitch to around 2000 viewers, now it averages 10,000 to 11,500 viewers.
When Gladd briefly reached 15,000 subscriptions, he got “something in the eye.”
Viewers are being generous: Gladd displays his “sub count,” showing how many players support him with a paid subscription on Twitch.
In the end, the counter stood at 23,521 subs. The subscriptions could bring him about $70,000, depending on what distribution he has negotiated with Amazon and how many “higher subs” are involved. If these subs are not canceled, he receives the money monthly.
Additionally, Gladd received further donations, including one over $2,000.
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Guild Wars 2 will receive a new content patch in January, which was presented in more detail in a trailer. However, many players are somewhat disappointed by the announcement and miss promised content.
What does the trailer show? The trailer for “Shadows in the Ice” gives an insight into the content of the new episode as well as the story being told within it:
The focus is on the Norn Braham, who is supposed to make contact with lost animal spirits of the Norn.
The Boreal weapons from the last patch will receive a new upgrade level and get glow effects.
The Raven mastery will be expanded and will apparently allow you to use portals in the new area.
There will be a new attack mission.
There will be a new armor set.
A new “/shiver” emote
With Drakkar, the world boss finally comes into play, who was already announced in August.
When will “Shadows in the Ice” be released? The new episode of the Icebrood Saga will be released on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
It will be unlocked for free for everyone who logs in before the release of the next episode. However, you need the expansion Path of Fire to be able to play the episode.
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Why are the players dissatisfied? Although the upcoming episode brings many innovations, most of them are extensions of existing content in the game. Something new and creative is missing.
Moreover, prior to the Icebrood Saga, it was mentioned that the patches would also bring new “expansion content” into the game. However, nothing of that can be seen in the trailer.
Players hoped for major innovations and are disappointed
What is the problem? After it became known that there will be no expansion following the Living World Season 4, many players were disappointed.
The developers, on the other hand, promised that even with the individual updates of the Icebrood Saga, significant content could find its way into the game. Meanwhile, we are at the third update and the fifth month since the start of the saga.
So far, there has only been one piece of content that can be considered a “major innovation”: the build templates. And these were poorly implemented and heavily monetized.
Screenshot from the new area Bjora Marshes
What do players miss? Fans of Guild Wars 2 hoped for major innovations such as:
Elite specializations
Playable races
New weapon types
New masteries that have a significant impact, like mounts in PoF or gliding in HoT
New fractals
New raids
But none of that is currently in sight. The roadmap for the first quarter of 2020 also does not promise any updates in this direction. Accordingly, many users on reddit react ironically:
ger_brian: “Expansion-level content more precisely here, folks”
Moralia: “It will be better in Episode 3! Or 4! Or 5! Or in the next saga!”
MonstrousVomit: “Cool, then I can play the whole episode while waiting for my PC to load the next mission from Monster Hunter World”
An expansion feature – please!
What does Guild Wars 2 need? In my opinion, Guild Wars 2 is a very successful MMORPG that regularly brings good updates into the game. However, the steady rhythm and the same structure create a sense of routine and remove all suspense.
I am no longer really surprised or hyped by trailers; everything feels somewhat the same. What’s missing is a big surprise, something new that I don’t expect, to generate excitement and interest again.
This has not happened since the mounts with Path of Fire in September 2017. Since then, everything has been the same, and that’s too little even for the hardest fans. In my opinion, Guild Wars 2 urgently needs an “expansion feature” that brings variety again.
I have elaborated my wishes for Guild Wars 2 for the year 2020 in a column:
Good news! Anyone still looking for Ditto in Pokémon GO can now do so with another Pokémon encounter. Trainers report that Toxiped is now appearing disguised as Ditto.
What was discovered? On Reddit , user RescuePenguin reports that he caught a Toxiped in Pokémon GO that then transformed into a Ditto. He couldn’t provide video evidence, but other users are writing in the comments that this would explain where their new Dittos are coming from.
Thanks to our MeinMMO reader Mel for the screenshot
Why is this good? For tasks in Pokémon GO, you need to find this shapeshifter. However, since you don’t find it in its actual form in the wild, but only disguised as another Pokémon, it’s hard to catch a Ditto. It takes a lot of luck to catch a Toxiped or Samurzel that then eventually transforms into the slimy, purple shapeshifter after the catch.
So if you’re still stuck at step 3 of the Meltan special research, you should definitely catch every Toxiped in the wild now. This increases the chances of encountering Ditto.
The selection of Pokémon that Ditto uses for disguise in Pokémon GO is larger. We show you here all the disguises that Ditto can currently have:
Players express their wishes to Niantic: A comment from player justplainjay on Reddit has received many upvotes. He expresses a wish to the developers.
I really wish Niantic would release this information. This sub [the Reddit forum] will (understandably) ask for proof. This would only be possible if someone films every single encounter with Toxiped or plays with someone else. Not that these options are too difficult, but it would be easier if they [Niantic] released this data.
However, not all players agree with this. Reddit userDave5104 thinks that Niantic should provide more information in many areas, but not about Ditto. It “feels weird” when Niantic always tells you where to expect Ditto.
What do you think? Do you prefer to be surprised or would you rather know directly in the game when you might expect a Ditto?
Citadel: Forged with Fire aimed to appeal to Harry Potter fans with broom flights and magic. However, the MMO couldn’t quite take off even after its official release. We take a look at the situation.
What is Citadel? The MMO Citadel: Forged with Fire focuses on survival elements and lots of magic. You are a wizard who must survive in a dangerous world and master your magic. You can even build your own fortress and compete in broom flight duels with other wizards.
In addition, exploring the game world is on the agenda, where you descend into dungeons, collect resources, and fight monsters.
Survival is essential, which is why survival elements play a significant role.
Collecting resources (or growing these resources) and crafting items are important parts of the game.
You learn spells that you use tactically in battles.
If you have a broom, you use it as a flying means of transport like in Harry Potter.
It is possible to build dwellings and fortresses.
PvP also plays a role, with duels fought using magic and flying brooms.
There is no predetermined path to follow. You go your own way in the open world.
A very rocky start
What is the current situation of Citadel? The “Harry Potter MMO” was in Early Access for a long time. This started very promising in the summer of 2017. However, player numbers dropped sharply shortly after. Even the official release on November 1, 2019, couldn’t bring a significant increase in players.
Currently, around 244 players are playing simultaneously according to Steamcharts, with a peak of 440 players in the past 30 days (as of January 17). However, this is only for the PC version. Citadel is also playable on PS4 and Xbox One.
What do players think of the MMO? Players’ opinions on Steam are increasingly becoming positive. The reviews of the game in the last 30 days were at 80% and “Very Positive.”
Ragdoll writes, “Honestly, it makes me sad that this game had such a rough start. Everyone gave up after its release, but the developers have made this game so entertaining now.”
DevilN thinks, “It’s a great game! A few too many glitches, but still very fun.”
Athame explains, “I had a great time with this game. It seems pretty underrated.”
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What were the problems with the game? Citadel struggled with too little content even during the Early Access phase. Especially the endgame was lacking. However, the developers worked hard to implement player feedback and continuously introduce improvements. Even a kind of Quidditch was introduced to satisfy Harry Potter fans. You can read our opinion on the Early Access version here:
However, players simply want even more. Daily missions quickly lose their appeal, and even the endgame is quickly exhausted despite improvements. There is still a lack of content.
The developers are picking up speed
What do the developers have planned for 2020? The team behind Citadel has released a roadmap for the year 2020. A series of interesting new features are planned:
An epic story: The quest system has been expanded, and once it goes live, you can choose a new series of narrative quest lines.
Dye system: You create colored fabrics and dye every armor and clothing piece and even tamed creatures.
New creature: A new enemy will appear later this year.
World Boss Events: Challenging boss monsters will appear in the world that you can fight alone or in groups. If you defeat them, valuable loot awaits you.
New siege weapons: Explosive potions and more will find their way into the game to make sieges even more exciting.
New mastery structures: Further mastery level structures will be introduced. These are powerful objects and buildings such as defenses that you can only build once your hero reaches level 60 and transitions into the mastery level.
What is important about these updates? Especially the story content with the quests and the world bosses are something that Citadel desperately needs. Because these are the types of content that players desire.
What does the future hold for Citadel? With the upcoming updates, the MMO seems to be getting exactly what it currently lacks. However, the success of the game also depends on how many players take notice of it. The developers need to do more advertising to get their game talked about. Because according to the reviews, it is a really good MMO, but it is still missing some content, which is on its way.
Success will not only come when the developers turn the right knobs, but especially when as many players as possible check out Citadel: Forged with Fire – not just fans of Harry Potter.
In World of Warcraft there is a new mount in the shop. The flying rat “Quieks” costs normally 25€. However, you can also obtain the mount in other ways – possibly even cheaper (for you).
What kind of mount is that? Quieks is a flying rat introduced by Blizzard as a reference to the Chinese New Year. In the Chinese calendar, 2020 is the “Year of the Rat” – hence the mount.
Quieks is a white giant rodent with a red saddle in a Chinese style, jade green balls (in the style of the Pandaren or Mogu) and an ornament on its head that looks a bit like a fez.
Quieks is not only a ground mount but can also fly. It automatically adjusts to your riding skill. When the rat is in the air, it has tiny green wings. There is also a short introduction video:
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How do I get Quieks? Normally, Quieks is available for purchase in the shop for 25€. If that is too expensive for you, there are other options available.
Buy Quieks for gold or get it as a gift
This is how you buy the new mount with gold: You can easily buy Quieks with gold. Simply use the WoW token. You can purchase this token in the auction house at a price determined by supply and demand.
Currently, a token costs 230,196 gold (as of January 17 at 11:30 AM) and you can exchange it for €13 Battle.net credit (or one month of game time). Therefore, you need two tokens or 460,392 gold for Quieks. Maybe you will get lucky and a stranger gifts you the gold.
If you have the money, you need to buy Quieks in the shop.
Redeem the tokens for money and easily get the mount from the shop in the Blizzard launcher. Make sure to specify that you use Battle.net credit as the payment source.
How do I get Quieks for free? Quieks is also given by Blizzard as a gift. If you purchase a 6-month subscription or renew an active subscription, you receive Quieks as a gift.
You can simply pick up the gift in the launcher and get the rat directly into your collection.
First, you need to redeem the gift.
Note that you cannot buy the 6-month subscription with tokens! You can only acquire Quieks either with real money, directly with the tokens, or with the subscription.
Many find Quieks simply cute. User Zunks thinks the rat mount is “really sweet”. Shortly after I received the mount in WoW, I was contacted with the comment: “Oh, how cool is that? Looks awesome!”
However, some players also note that the new mount feels like a “cash grab”. They don’t like that Blizzard is selling more and more mounts for money, like user Aguon.
In general, the mood is currently somewhat low in the US forum, as the current patch 8.3 has received mixed reactions that are often quite negative. Most users are rather annoyed that some players always seem to look for the negative.
If Quieks is still too expensive for you despite the various options or just doesn’t appeal to you, you can also work for other mounts. The bee mount is available for a number of tasks and with patch 8.3, there are more mounts available:
The new MMO New World is still a blank slate after a rework. The first teaser trailers now show two scenes from the combat system in PvP and PvE: It looks remarkably dynamic.
This is the situation: New World is scheduled to be released in May 2020, but at the moment no one outside the studio has a clear picture of the game.
New World is currently a blank slate. Amazon wants to change that in the coming weeks. A new developer diary is set to go live today with information about PvP in New World.
To get players in the mood, Amazon has released two teaser trailers showing scenes from the combat.
The “Corrupted” are PvE enemies who build monuments of “Blight” on the island of Aeternum.
New World shows short scenes from PvP and PvE
These are the teasers: In one scene, a player with a musket fights against the “Corrupted”, who are apparently PvE enemies aiming to corrupt the island of Aeternum.
In the teaser trailer, you can see the musket shooter first strike the opponent, then kick away, and finally take a shot from the hip with the musket while further enemies rush at her.
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In a second teaser trailer, two heavily armored warriors fight against each other in PvP.
The axe wielder jumps at his opponent with a two-handed strike, but the opponent rolls to the side and counters with a spinning attack, swinging the hammer and hitting the opponent.
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Interested players are now waiting for new information from New World about PvP. We will report on MeinMMO about it. In April, there should be the opportunity to test New World in a beta.
It is official: The probably best LoL players in Europe are swapping their positions in the 2020 season. Luka “Perkz” Perković, previously the Botlaner of G2 Esports, is moving to Midlane. Rasmus “Caps” Winter is going down to the Botlane as AD-Carry. The goal is to bring controlled chaos to the League of Legends.
Who are these 2 players? Actually, both Perkz and Caps are “trained” Midlaners:
Perkz (21) was the Midlaner of G2 Esports for 4 years
Caps (20) was the Midlaner of Fnatic for 2 years.
The two were each other’s biggest rival. They decided the championship in Europe among themselves. Between 2016 and 2018, it was really only about which of the two would become champion with his team.
The new old Midlaner of G2 Esports, Perkz.
However, to compete internationally for the World Championship, Perkz decided in 2019 to team up with Caps. Perkz switched from Midlane to Botlane, allowing G2 Esports to recruit Caps for the Midlane.
This is changing now: The two have officially announced that they will swap roles. On January 24, when LEC 2020 starts, Perkz will play in the Midlane and Caps in the Botlane. (via espon)
Caps will switch to the Botlane and then play against players like Rekkles (right).
Everyone goes anywhere and it is chaos
Why are they doing this? The head of the team, Carlos “Ocelote” Rodríguez Santiago says: Last year they completely changed LoL because suddenly every player could go anywhere. This year they want to take it even further.
Ocelote says he does not claim credit for the idea, it all comes from the players:
„I think if the team stays together and motivated, we will see that the game becomes looser and looser and that there are no more roles. Everyone goes anywhere and it is chaos. Controlled chaos.”
The founder and owner of G2 Esports, Ocelote
However, Ocelote also says: Should the role swap go wrong, both would be ready to return to their positions.
Ocelote believes in his team.
Signs of the changed LoL
This is behind it: G2 Esports is regarded as a “creative team” where players roam a lot, meaning they do not stay in lane, but interpret their roles freely. This was their strength in 2019 – it is difficult for opponents to adapt to this style.
For years, Koreans dominated LoL with rigid, “structured” gameplay, where they wore down, encircled, and suffocated the opponent.
To achieve this, it is important to leave the lane repeatedly, to strike unexpectedly with teleports and roams, while also not falling behind on their own lane. Especially Midlane and Jungle are crucial for this tactic.
Doinb (left) ended up being too strong for Caps and G2 Esports – he was even freer.
G2 Esports had much success with the tactic. However, they lost the Worlds to FunPlus Phoenix, a team that plays “even more chaotically” and more freely than themselves, with the constant roamer Doinb and his brilliant jungle partner in LoL, Tian. Apparently, G2 Esports wants to achieve even more success in 2020 with even more creativity and freedom.
