The .357 Magnumfrom Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a popular handgun among players. However, two fans have found that it has significant issues with headshots.
What is the Magnum? This is a handgun that has few bullets in the magazine and a longer reload time, but it has great penetration power. Even at medium range, it can often be lethal.
Where is the problem? When using this weapon for headshots, there are issues with the hitbox. When hitting the upper head, it should normally take out the opponent, but often that doesn’t happen.
This has now been proven by two players who shot each other in the head without dying. It seemed that the shots went past, even though the head was clearly hit.
Clip proves: Magnum struggles with problems
This is the video: In a very detailed clip on reddit two players have highlighted the issues:
They played in a private lobby and aimed mutually with the Magnum at the head of the opponent. Especially when aiming at the upper part of the head, they were not eliminated.
Sometimes entire magazines were fired without landing an actual hit. For their proof video, the two players used several attempts to make it clear that this was not just a one-time issue.
What do other players say about it? On reddit, the two players are receiving a lot of support. Fellow players have said things like “I knew it” and now seem to have proof of their suspicions.
So, anyone who has always wondered why their actual headshot didn’t count may now have the answer.
Are other weapons affected? Although other players mention further weapons affected by these issues below the clip, there is no confirmation of that.
The video creators claim they have only found these inconsistencies with the Magnum.
The sought-after talent Erling Haaland has transferred to Borussia Dortmund. What does this mean for his FUT card in FIFA 20 and how strong is he already in Ultimate Team?
This transfer is about: BVB has announced that they have signed the Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (Håland) from RB Salzburg.
There, the 19-year-old has played since summer 2019 and has already scored 17 goals in 16 games.
How strong is Haaland in FIFA 20
These cards of Haaland are already available: At the start of FUT 20, the Norwegian began with an unremarkable silver card. Apart from the outstanding physical values, it does not have particularly interesting features, and only a few may have used him.
But quite quickly, he received his first upgrade in the first Team of the Week as well as another in TOTW 9. And since he also caused a stir in the Champions League, he received a Team-of-the-Group-Stage card.
All special cards of Haaland:
These are his strengths: Looking at his special cards more closely, you quickly notice that his strengths lie in speed, physicality, and good shooting values. Additionally, the Norwegian is 1.94 m tall, which makes this stats a rare and particularly strong combination.
What the transfer to BVB means for his card
These cards will be available: Official BVB cards of Haaland are not available yet. However, the experiences of recent years suggest what card might be available.
So there could first be a new standard silver card in the BVB version. This would look like:
The Inform cards he earned for his good performances at RB Salzburg will not be available as BVB versions. Nor will his TOTGS card.
However, there will likely be an OTW card. These Ones-To-Watch cards appear during the summer and winter transfer periods and give top transfers special cards that become stronger as soon as the player makes it into a TOTW.
This means Haaland would get an OTW card that is as strong as his last Inform card:
How strong can Haaland become? If Haaland continues to score at Borussia Dortmund where he left off at RB Salzburg, then there could be several Inform cards to follow in FUT 20.
Additionally, the winter upgrades are still upcoming in the new year. There will be new standard cards and upgrades for special cards. These are for players who have particularly impressed in the first half of the season.
Haaland is a top candidate for this upgrade, and it would be unusual if he did not receive a winter upgrade. Thus, Haaland’s 82-rated Inform or potential OTW card could become a direct 84-rated card.
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In Fortnite, a new skin is available in the item shop today. We will show you why this skin is so special and why players had to wait a long time for it.
What kind of skin is this? Today, on December 30, 2019, the Bao Bros arrived in the item shop of Fortnite. This is an outfit that looks like a dumpling. There are also 3 additional style variants.
Here are the 4 different variants of the skin:
What makes this skin so special?
Normally, this outfit wouldn’t be special, as skins come to the item shop daily. However, the Bao Bros have a history that makes them something special.
Bao Bros Skin leaked long ago
This outfit was leaked by data miners. In fact, this wouldn’t be particularly special. Skins are found in updates by data miners and then released.
What makes the Bao Bros so special? The special thing about this skin is that it was found in the data almost a year ago. Epic Games never brought this outfit to the shop.
There were continuous speculations about when the skin would finally arrive. Players thought it would be finally available on August 22, 2019, as that would have been National Bao Day.
This skin was highly anticipated. Usually, when skins are leaked after updates, they appear in the following days or weeks. Players then choose their favorites and eagerly await them.
So those who were looking forward to the Bao Bros after the leak were disappointed. Data miner Lucas7yoshi had been following the story of the Bao Bros since the beginning.
He regularly mentioned the skin on Twitter, making him the spokesperson for the Bao Bros. Before the update for the item shop, he asked what players wanted to see in the shop:
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What does the year 2020 hold for fans of the MMORPG Black Desert Online? The developer studio Pearl Abyss has talked about their plans for the beginning of the new year.
What is the basic principle for 2020? Pearl Abyss stated that they will focus more on quality in the coming year. This means that there will be slightly less content released than before, but the content will be of higher quality.
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What 2020 has to offer
What exactly is planned for 2020? The developers have already revealed some of the upcoming content for the start of 2020. This includes:
January 2020
Papuaclini – The mysterious island hides the secrets of the NPCs Papu and Crio. You must choose one of the two who are at war. You will complete quests for both factions to learn more about the background of the war. The island will enter testing phase in Korea on January 12, 2020.
Awakening of the Guardian Class – The class receives an upgrade for its awakening. The Guardian descends from the high mountains to seek the holy flame Ynix, which is said to be able to kill gods. As part of the awakening motif, the Guardian has gained the power of Ynix and has become a warrior of transcendence. She wields a new weapon infused with the holy flame. The new class launches in Korea on January 15.
Papuaclini is a new island that you can explore in Black Desert.
February 2020
Odilita – Odilita is the next major region of the MMORPG. You can learn more about the goddess Sylvia and her children, especially Edana. You will encounter new types of monsters and there will be a golem race. Odilita is set to be added to the Korean server in February 2020.
Thorn Castle offers a player experience that mixes PvE with PvP.
Spring 2020
Thorn Castle – Thorn Castle is located at the southernmost end of Odilita and is a new battlefield that combines PVE and PVP. Players entering Thorn Castle must fight against each other but also cooperate to hunt monsters and complete missions. This way, you will slowly advance to the center of the castle. Thorn Castle is expected to be introduced into the game after Odilita.
Seasons – In Spring 2020, Black Desert will be expanded in Korea with a Seasons feature. This is intended to lower barriers for newcomers and maintain challenges for veterans. With the Seasons, new players can level up faster and find better rewards. However, veterans can also expect their efforts to be properly rewarded.
Black Star Armor – This is a new set of boss armors. It is very powerful and will be cautiously introduced into the game to ensure existing armors do not become obsolete. It is a PvE armor set that will be introduced to the game in Spring 2020.
The Black Star Armor is said to be extremely powerful.
Will this come to us?
When will we get the content? This roadmap was initially released for the Korean version of the MMORPG Black Desert. It will take some time before we can also enjoy this content. We will likely have to wait a few weeks or even months longer.
What do you think about the announced content for Black Desert Online? Do you like it?And do you consider the approach “Quality over Quantity” to be good?
The streaming platform Twitch belongs to Amazon – the new MMO New World is also being developed by Amazon. Game Director Scot Lane explained to us on MeinMMO what features the new MMO offers for Twitch streamers and their viewers.
Where does the information come from? We at MeinMMO had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Scot Lane, the Game Director of New World, in mid-December. The conversation turned to Twitch and the role the streaming platform plays for New World.
Chaotic PvE battles on a clear schedule
This is at the center of New World: In New World there will be PvE wars, which are intended to take place regularly. Here player groups defend a territory against hordes of monsters attacking in hundreds:
“I can’t emphasize it enough: Even if you’re not a PvP fan and don’t like to be in the middle of a battle: When the AI attacks you in hundreds and you defend yourself with other players, it’s a lot of fun.
This way PvE fans can also experience what players in the Alpha have referred to as our highlight: massive battles.”
Scot Lane
Players are supposed to be able to sign up for these battles on a “Signup” board.
Each territory in New World will feature a “war interface” where players can see that a battle is taking place, for example, at 9 AM server time.
With the appointment mechanic, players can signal: “I would like to participate in this battle tomorrow.” Lane says, the higher a player’s influence in the territory, the more likely it is that they will join the battle.
Twitch streamer Sodapoppin could be one who discovers New World for himself.
This is how it relates to Twitch: Lane says they offer streamer armies as a feature. If you are on the same server as a streamer, there is a button to directly join their group. This way, the subscribers of a streamer can fight alongside them in a battle:
“The appointment mechanic is really the big thing. It’s so much fun and chaotic; it’s fun to play, but also just to watch. And you know exactly when it will happen in advance.”
Scot Lane
Additionally, New World is set to feature “Streamers Spotlight,” which allows streamers to identify themselves in-game. This also reveals if you were defeated by a streamer and if it was live at the time.
The mechanic corresponds to Twitch’s vision of the future
This is what’s behind it: This corresponds to the future vision of Twitch, which aims for games to focus more on the connection between streamers and their fans in the future.
One of the co-founders of Twitch, Kevin Lin, recently predicted that the gaming industry will move in the direction where streamers receive concrete opportunities to play and interact directly with their fans in-game.
Twitch was acquired by Amazon in 2014 – New World is developed by Amazon.
At the moment it is still hard to imagine how these systems will look in the game because there are no opportunities for testing and gameplay videos. But one can be curious about how these “PvE battles” and streamer features will look in the game:
Mass battles are expected to be the highlight of the PvE and PvP content. It makes sense that streamers and their viewers participate in such battles together.
Actually, Gearbox wanted to bring back Handsome Jack as the villain for Borderlands 3. But there was a problem.
Who is Handsome Jack? Jack is the villain in Borderlands 2 and also appears in Borderlands: The PreSequel and in some form in Tales from the Borderlands.
He is a very popular character and a villain who is memorable due to his narcissistic personality and relatable goals.
Back in the world of Handsome Jack again? It could be possible …
The Return of Handsome Jack?
Was Handsome Jack planned as the villain for Borderlands 3? Since Handsome Jack was so popular, it would make sense to bring him back. And that was exactly what the developers had planned. Gearbox’s Randy Varnell explained that the team didn’t believe they could develop another interesting villain, so why not just bring him back somehow for part 3?
This is why he didn’t come back: Handsome Jack does not survive the events of part 2 (sorry for the spoiler). However, that wouldn’t be the major problem, since he also appears in Tales from the Borderlands and the story takes place after Borderlands 2.
The real problem presented itself through a list compiled by Borderlands fans of things they did not want to see in a third part.
Right at the top of the list was Handsome Jack. This led to a rethinking among the developers. They believed it was indeed time for a new villain.
However, it was not easy to find a worthy successor. Whether Gearbox has succeeded with the Calypso twins is something everyone must decide for themselves.
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This is why Handsome Jack returned nonetheless: In the DLC Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, you are supposed to heist a space casino of their former lover Handsome Jack. There we meet Handsome Jack’s body double Timothy, and Jack is generally part of the casino. Dead is dead, and so Handsome Jack is basically just a “presence” in the story of the DLC. But Borderlands simply can’t do without him.
What do you think? Should Gearbox have brought back Handsome Jack as a villain for Borderlands 3 or are you glad not to have to experience him again?
In January 2020, there will be new research breakthroughs in Pokémon GO. But which Pokémon would be good candidates and which monster would you wish for?
What is the field research breakthrough? You receive this breakthrough after completing field research for 7 days. As a reward, there will be a Pokémon in the breakthrough that you can catch.
The 3 Regis could also be possible candidates. They are all available as Shinies now, which would provide more incentives in the breakthrough. Most recently, Regice could be caught in raids.
The trio from Generation 2, consisting of Entei, Raikou and Suicune, would also be a good choice. They are all available as Shinies and haven’t been available for a while.
Special costume Pokémon? In September and October, you could obtain Eevee with a flower crown from the breakthrough. So it is also possible that such a costume Pokémon could return. After all, there was also Pikachu with a flower crown.
However, there was sharp criticism of the breakthrough with Eevee. Niantic would have to expect backlash again if they include a costume Pokémon in the breakthrough.
In Gen 5, there are several Pokémon that would fit well in the breakthrough and have no evolutions. Possible candidates could be Drampa or the two fighting Pokémon Jiutesto and Karadonis.
Which Pokémon do you wish for?
We will embed a survey here where you can select your favorites. So please vote for which Pokémon you wish for the research breakthrough in January 2020:
If you have a very specific wish, please write it in the comments.
In 2019, there were not only many research breakthroughs, but also many new features:
ArenaNet, the developer studio behind the MMORPG Guild Wars 2, is working on a new game. They are looking for an employee for a 3rd-person fantasy action game that is supposed to be released on consoles (perhaps PS5 and Xbox).
What is ArenaNet looking for? According to a job posting, an Art Director is needed for a new, yet to be officially announced game.
Requirements include:
Experience with Unreal Engine 4
At least ten years of experience in game development
Passion for game development
Experience in producing at least 3 console games
MMO or Action Game?
Are there any hints about the game? Yes. The game is described as a “3rd-person fantasy action game for consoles.” ArenaNet’s own description emphasizes the online focus, but this is not highlighted in the actual job description.
What could this game be? This could indicate a title that leans towards a fantasy Destiny. Loot shooters are currently successful, but simply releasing another such game might be challenging.
However, the fantasy approach would be a special feature. So, instead of handling guns, players would primarily use melee weapons like swords and axes. Ranged combat could also be important through bows and magic.
It could also be something that orients itself around For Honor. A multiplayer action game where battles in a fantasy world are the focus.
Could it also become an MMORPG? The description suggests that we should not expect an MMORPG. It explicitly refers to an action game. However, this does not mean that there couldn’t be MMO and RPG elements. But a classic MMORPG would surely have been described differently by ArenaNet.
We might have to wait for more info
When could we learn more about the game? As an Art Director is currently being sought, this suggests that the development of the game is still in its early stages. The Art Director will help determine the direction of the graphic style.
Therefore, it is conceivable that we might have to wait a few years before we find out more about the title.
What else is being sought? In addition to the Art Director, ArenaNet is currently still looking for a Lead Unreal Engineer. This person must have experience with Unreal Engine 4, at least six years of experience in game development, and have worked on systems that have been integrated into published games.
It is possible that this job posting is unrelated to that of the Art Director. It may be a separate project or connected to Guild Wars.
What do the players think? There is already lively discussion about the game on Reddit. Opinions range from a console port of the MMORPG Guild Wars 2 to a Guild Wars 3 to a kind of loot shooter.
Lencrennis for example says: “Sounds like an ARPG. An MMO-lite of the loot shooter kind. Such a thing has proven to be a marketable product.”
Space1Robot writes: “I would like to see a console port of GW2.”
JunkGobbler explains: “I don’t think Anet will stay in the MMO market after losing all goodwill from players due to the way they are handling GW2.”
What do you think? What could the developers of Guild Wars 2 be working on?
With a new year come new games. 2020 has some special gems in the survival genre that look very promising – and you probably don’t have them on your radar.
What kind of games are these? In our list, you’ll find three survival games that flew a bit under the radar during the 2019 presentations. These are projects from independent studios.
The games are still in development, but they have their release dates at least tentatively for early access in 2020. We selected them because of special features, promising gameplay, or great graphics.
What is Odludzie? Odludzie is a fairly classic survival game inspired by the first survival games and newer releases like Green Hell or The Forest. Your plane crashes and you find yourself stranded somewhere in the wilderness (from Polish: “Odludzie”) in the Carpathians.
Stranded there, you must fight for your survival, search for food, protect yourself from dangers like wild animals and weather, and find your way back to civilization.
Odludzie comes from the Polish indie studio VeCube, which has seven employees, and runs on Unreal Engine 4, which is reflected in its really beautiful graphics.
This is a single-player game. The developers answer the question of multiplayer and co-op by stating that they are currently only working on the story.
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Here are the features: In the trailer and on the official website of Odludzie, several features are already visible. These are largely based on known content from the genre:
Hunting, fishing, and gathering – to survive, you need to provide yourself with food.
Crafting and building – you need a shelter, weapons, and items to protect yourself from animals and the weather.
Weather and time of day – you will be exposed to various weather conditions such as rain and fog, as well as day and night.
Exploration – the forests are vast and you can both climb and swim. But be careful of your stamina.
puzzles – Odludzie is supposed to feature tricky puzzles and challenges alongside the usual survival challenges.
The story is said to be “interesting” and “well-written” by the developers and will offer two alternative endings based on your decisions while playing.
Release Information
For which platforms will Odludzie be released? Odludzie is currently being developed for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. There has been no information about versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
When is the release and how much will it cost? The expected release date is the third quarter of 2020. A price has not yet been announced.
Odludzie looks promising: Odludzie looks beautiful and it doesn’t completely reinvent the genre. It tells a story that seems rather short and offers grounded features that cover all survival aspects.
At first glance, Odludzie doesn’t look like a game that will fundamentally reform the genre. However, the first images suggest that it could be a good game for survival fans who don’t want fundamentally different mechanics and can be played through in a few days or weeks.
Away: The Survival Series
What is Away? In Away: The Survival Series, you play a little creature at the bottom of the food chain: a sugar glider. You are about 16-21 centimeters tall and weigh about 90-130 grams.
As a delicate animal, you will face numerous dangers in the wild, which you must overcome if you want to survive. We don’t know much about the story yet; it mainly revolves around navigating the wilderness as a relatively defenseless creature.
Away comes from the Canadian indie studio Breaking Walls, which consists of industry veterans (Assassin’s Creed, Prince of Persia, Far Cry). The game is played in the third person and single-player mode, and there is currently no information about multiplayer options.
Away aims to be a kind of documentary. The studio received help from composer Mike Raznick to create a nature documentary vibe with the soundtrack.
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Here are the features: Away seems to focus primarily on exploration and survival. Since you play as an animal in the wild, you are always on the lookout for insects to eat or trying to avoid larger predators.
To move better, you can apparently ride on other, larger animals by simply traveling on their backs. As a glider, you also have the ability to glide.
The latter seems to be one of the main features. You will likely be able to cover long distances through the air to reach other locations. You will also need to escape disasters such as wildfires.
When is the release and how much will it cost? So far, the developers have only mentioned 2020 as the release date. There is no more specific timeframe yet, nor is there a known price.
Away looks promising: Away appears to be more of an idyllic exploration game with some survival aspects and not a game for hardcore players. The documentary approach is already well reflected in the trailer.
So if you have a healthy curiosity and want to explore beautiful environments in flight while seeking a challenge or two, you should keep an eye on Away.
The Eternal Cylinder
What is The Eternal Cylinder? Among our three hidden gems, The Eternal Cylinder is by far the most bizarre and crazy game. The story takes place on a strange planet full of quirky creatures.
The entire world is being flattened by a constantly moving cylinder, so you are always on the run. The creatures there are apparently mutated. And mutation is also an important part of the game, as it is how you evolve and defy dangers.
You control a herd of “Trebhums”, small balls with legs and rolling eyes that can evolve. Apparently, you control a whole herd alone, but the system also sounds like a possible co-op option.
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Here are the features of The Eternal Cylinder: According to initial information from the official website , The Eternal Cylinder will likely be a mix of puzzle game, arcade, survival, and adventure. The features displayed so far include:
Mutations – develop your Trebhums to become immune to poisons, swim, or otherwise become stronger to explore new regions and defeat enemies.
Creatures – the whole world is full of strange creatures with their own behavior patterns that are not always friendly. You need to defend yourself.
The Cylinder – the cylinder that constantly flattens everything destroys the world in real-time.
Biomes – different biomes offer various opportunities and challenges. So far, savannas, tundras, and deserts are known.
Puzzles – in many places, you must solve specific puzzles that require certain mutations.
Apparently, the core feature is mutations, as only through them can you fight, explore everything, and solve puzzles. There may even be boss fights for which you have to think about which combinations and distributions of mutations will help you.
Release Information
For which platforms will The Eternal Cylinder be released? The game is set to be exclusively released for PC on the Epic Store and will also come “to consoles”. The developers have not specified whether this includes PS4 and Xbox One or PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
When is the release and how much will it cost? The release is expected to occur in 2020. A price has not yet been announced.
The Eternal Cylinder is very promising: Unlike the other two presented games, The Eternal Cylinder is really weird. The colorful, crazy world looks like it has a lot of action and interesting puzzles.
Is there an MMO or multiplayer game you would love to play if you had more time? Which one is it?
What is this about? Time is a limited resource for most of us. We go to work, spend time with family, friends, or various hobbies. Gaming often takes a back seat when it comes to prioritizing our “To Do” list.
Especially in multiplayer games and MMOs, it is notorious for consuming a lot of time. Often, you need to level up your character because the real fun only begins in the endgame. Or you have to practice a lot to avoid getting shot down immediately in competitive games.
Especially MMORPGs are known as massive time sinks where you can spend hours upon hours.
While you would like to invest more time in certain games because they are actually a lot of fun, there just isn’t enough time.
Therefore, our question to you: Is there a multiplayer game or MMO that you would love if you just had a bit more time?
This is how it is for me: I’ll start. Unfortunately, I belong to those people who have a Steam library filled with unplayed games, shame on me. However, there are two multiplayer games that I know I would love if I just had a bit more time.
The first one is Warframe. I can’t even tell you how cool I find Warframe. Starting from the concept of the Tenno as “Space Ninjas”, to the unmatched power fantasy gameplay, to the new space battles that came with the Empyrean update.
Unfortunately, Warframe is known for having dozens of different nested systems that are not explained in the game. It takes a lot of time to get into it, which I unfortunately don’t have.
The second one is Remnant: From the Ashes. I noticed the game quite a while ago due to its cool and dark “Lovecraftian” setting. It looks a bit like a mix of Bloodborne and Destiny, both games that I absolutely loved.
Also, the reviews and feedback on Remnant were really positive. But as much as I would love to try it, it would just be another new game that I start without finishing many old ones.
But enough about my First World Problems. How about you?
What games would you like to play if you had more time? Is it just one specific game or are there several? Share it in the comments!
What are TOTW predictions? The predictions for the Team of the Week are forecasted by the FUT community. The performances of real players are analyzed, and it is predicted which players EA Sports might include in the Team of the Week.
This week is different: Since most major leagues in Europe are currently on winter break, the next TOTW will likely primarily feature players from the Premier League.
Prediction for Team of the Week 16 in Ultimate Team
After more than 4 years, Witcher 3 has reached a new record and has more players than ever before. The new series probably has a lot to do with that.
The Witcher series on Netflix was definitely the biggest Christmas surprise for many fans of the franchise. While the series is heavily criticized by critics, the “normal” viewers seem to love it. This has also had a significant impact on the game series “The Witcher” and especially “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” – the game is more popular than ever.
“The Witcher” on Netflix – a small Christmas gift for many fantasy fans.
What happened? Just before Christmas, the series “The Witcher” premiered on Netflix, which is based on the associated books and also the video game series. Watching the series and all the hype surrounding it has also given the games a good “boost.” During the Christmas holidays, the player numbers for all 3 “The Witcher” titles increased significantly, until finally a little miracle happened:
Witcher 3 reached a new peak of concurrent players. With 93,835 players simultaneously on Steam, a new record was set. Witcher 3 – Wild Hunt had not even had that many players shortly after its release. And this does not even account for players who do not play via Steam.
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Why is this so special? The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is now over 4 years old and is a pure single-player game – there are no multiplayer modes or new expansions that could still captivate players after years.
That a single-player title sets a new player record after almost half a decade is extremely unusual, especially given the already high numbers that Witcher 3 had in the past.
In any case, the Witcher series must have given the game series a significant boost. How good that the games are also on sale during the holidays on almost all platforms.
Did you check out the adventures of Geralt on PC or console again in the last few days? Or did the Witcher series have no impact on your gaming behavior?
LoL player Maria “Remilia” Creveling was the first woman to compete in the US league of League of Legends, LCS. Remilia was regarded as an outstanding support player in 2016 but left her team after only one month. She passed away in Las Vegas at the age of 24 on Friday.
Who was Remilia? The player entered the LoL scene in 2013 with Season 3, starting as a support player for Curse Academy. She bounced around several teams until she landed in 2015 with the Misfits team, which later became Team “Renegades”.
Here, Remilia made a name for herself as a top player of the support champions Thresh and Morgana.
Remilia was known for her handling of the support champ Thresh.
The Renegades won the NACS Summer Playoffs, securing a spot in the North American professional league LCS. When the Renegades played their first match, Remilia became the first woman to compete in the LCS. The Renegades were able to start the 2016 Spring Season of the LCS with a win against Team Liquid. However, a losing streak followed.
As Associated Press reports, Maria “Remilia” Creveling, as the only woman and transgender woman in the LCS, was in a prominent position. She faced criticism from fans in the comment sections.
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LoL star Doublelift streamed on Twitch alongside Remilia playing Thresh in the bot lane.
Remilia decided to leave the team after a month. She cited anxiety, stress, and self-confidence issues as her reasons for leaving.
In 2017, she played for LoL teams in South America and the United States but ultimately ended her professional career to become a Twitch streamer. She had since gained 94,357 followers and was primarily playing Teamfight Tactics. However, she also participated in the LoL tournament Twitch Rivals – she was on imaqtpie’s team.
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This is known about her death: Esports journalist Richard Lewis announced on Twitter on Saturday that his best friend Maria Creveling passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday.
He says Maria would not have wanted any grand eulogies at her death. She never wanted to be in the spotlight. Her absence will leave a void that can never be filled.
As ESPN reports, Lewis was Remilia’s roommate in Las Vegas.
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Remilia’s friend also spoke out. He says she would not have wanted a lengthy statement. He just wants to say that the 4 months since they met were the best in both their lives. Maria deserved so much more.
What would League of Legends look like with modern graphics? Quite good! At least that’s what the LoL map “Summoner’s Rift” shows in the best graphics of Unreal Engine 4.
Even after years, League of Legends is still popular and will probably hold the throne in the MOBA genre for quite a while. Nevertheless, the graphics have aged a bit, prompting some fans to wonder how Summoner’s Rift would look in newer or more realistic graphics. Luckily, this question has been answered, as developer Wayne S. has taken on the map of League of Legends and refurbished it – it now shines in the sleek, realistic glow of Unreal Engine 4.
This is what the new “Summoner’s Rift” looks like: Wayne S.’s version of “Summoner’s Rift” is significantly more realistic and comes with many effects and details that the original League of Legends does not offer. In his version, it resembles the Cinematics by Riot, which are occasionally shown with the release of new LoL Champs.
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More details were necessary: Most of the work went into creating new details, Wayne S. explains in the video. Since the original graphics of League of Legends are heavily stylized and deliberately offer few details due to the comic-like look, more details need to be added. Only in this way can a convincing, realistic graphic style be created.
For those interested in more than just the optics, the video provides some tips, tricks, and background knowledge on which tools Wayne S. used to finish this look in just a few days. Anyone working with Unreal or simply looking for some inspiration will surely find something useful in the video.
What do you think of this project? Is it a cool action and fitting for League of Legends? Or does such a graphics style not fit the MOBA at all?
Two years ago, we reported on paradoxical theories surrounding Saint-14(the 14th saint)as it turns out in the current Season 9 of Destiny 2, the speculations are true.
This is what the theory is about: Basically, we dealt with two theories in the article back then, which belong together in content. How did Saint-14 become the “greatest Titan who ever lived” and where did he get his iconic weapon?
First, we focused on his weapon, the legendary shotgun Perfect Paradox. According to theory, the weapon was forged by our Guardian.
Subsequently, we handed the famous weapon to the even more famous Saint-14. However, the Titan has long been deceased in our time. From his perspective, he must have received the weapon from us far in the past.
The Perfect Paradox – a fitting name for such a paradoxical weapon
From our perspective, however, this must be the future since we have never met the good man in person before. This resulted in a paradox: How could the now-dead hero have received a weapon from us and performed his heroic deeds with it?
We only create the weapon centuries later from scrap, light, and willpower. We find the parts at the grave of the 14th saint. The lore text of the weapon further states that the weapon will find its way back to us.
Back then, in the expansion Curse of Osiris, it was not a return. Rather, it was our first point of contact with the shotgun.
The corpse of Saint-14
The Season of Dawn Brings Clarity
What do we know since Season 9? The focus of the current Season is story-wise entirely on Saint-14 and the time-manipulating Warlock Osiris. Through his Sundial, a time machine, we embark on a quest to find the lost Titan.
In the process, we travel through the corridors of time and meet Saint-14 in different eras:
You can watch the backstory of Saint-14 summarized neatly by “Andy Edition”.
During our first time travel, we help the Titan against an overwhelming force of Fallen. Saint-14 does not seem to be the glorious fighter and annihilator of numerous Fallen, as legends tell.
After the skirmish in the past, our Guardian actually hands him the paradoxical shotgun. So, it was us who gave the young fighter his weapon and inspired him with our fearless actions. Just as the two-year-old lore text described.
Thereafter, the Titan took it upon himself to help everyone in need. He became famous for the Battle of Six Fronts and his headbutt against a Fallen leader.
Here’s how the story of Saint-14 continues: As Destiny veterans know, Saint-14 was a hero from days gone by. Apart from a few relics, most notably his exotic helmet, not much remains of him in the present of our Guardians.
But his close friend Osiris wants to change that with our help. As before, we venture through the corridors of time once again. This time, we finally find the moment when the Vex rob Saint-14 of the light and kill him.
Once again, we stand by the “greatest Titan who ever lived”. Together, we defeat the powerful martyr spirit, prevent Saint-14 from dying, and open a portal in the infinite forest.
Just in time!
Success: In a cool cutscene, Saint-14 enters the present. After centuries of absence, he also returns to the Tower. With that, he sets foot in the Last City again. A city that still exists only because of his actions.
We can look forward to the adventures Osiris will send us on and in which battles we will stand by the legendary headbutt distributor.
My conclusion about the paradoxical story: Let someone say Bungie can’t tell stories. The search and rescue of Saint-14 are, at least for me, well-executed story missions. From sharp battles to atmospheric moments, it’s all included.
The events also prove that the Destiny developer works with foresight and places two-year-old lore fragments into a larger context. Finally, the great story has made its way into the game.
In addition, attention is paid to small details. In the different time periods, Saint-14’s armor changes, for example. In the first encounter, he has almost a standard armor, later he wears the martial armor adorned with purple straps that we know. His helmet even has a dent at the end, likely from his famous headbutt.
More of this, please, Bungie!
Did you think that the strange theories from back then would actually turn out to be true? What do you think of the story missions involving Osiris and Saint-14?
Bots in WoW: Classic are annoying. However, some players have clever ideas on how to deal with the bots and outsmart them.
Anyone currently playing World of Warcraft Classic and farming in the endgame areas, such as in the Plaguelands, has likely encountered some annoying characters. We are talking about bots that automatically kill and farm the mobs without actually being controlled by a player. Not only do they take loot away from “real” players, but they also disrupt the economy of a realm by flooding the auction house with resources.
However, one player shows how to handle the bots to at least disable them for a while.
What happened? On the European realm Dreadmist, many bots roam – just like on other realms. The Night Elf Priestess Illadin had apparently had enough of this and tried to find a solution to the bot problem. She succeeded. She lured the bots across the Eastern Plaguelands to the back entrance of the dungeon Stratholme. There, she took control of the bots’ characters with the spell “Mind Control” and led them behind the instance portal of the dungeon. Once the bots could be controlled again, they tried to catch up with the priestess and were teleported into the dungeon.
Why does it work? The bots in WoW Classic can now act relatively intelligently, maintaining certain rotations when casting spells, but are otherwise quite simple. It seems that the priest’s Mind Vision is perceived as a “hostile spell” by the bots, causing them to chase after the priest. This allows the priest to lead the bots to the entrance of Stratholme and subsequently trap them in the dungeon.
Inside the dungeon, the bots apparently have no waypoints and thus cannot orient themselves sensibly to continue their farming work. The bot is effectively deactivated until the owner returns and manually sets it back on its route.
Why not just kill the bots? Simply killing the bots does not lead to success. Most of them are “good enough” that they just walk back to their corpse, heal themselves, and sometimes even have a repair scheduled in their path.
Players demand ban wave: Actions like those of the priestess are nice but only a drop in the ocean. Just yesterday, we wrote that many players of WoW Classic are calling for a crackdown on bots. They wish for a new ban wave from Blizzard.
Whether this will happen will surely be revealed in the coming weeks. At least, this issue is unlikely to be addressed by Blizzard during the holidays.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare players are now asking Activision Blizzard to ban a trick: empty names. Because it is possible to play in CoD MW without a clearly visible name, making it harder for opponents to spot players. They demand this naming trick should be banned in the next patch.
This is the request: On reddit, user U/FaaW calls on Activision Blizzard to release a patch as soon as possible that bans “empty” usernames.
Smart players would use these empty usernames so that they are harder to see and do not have a red name above their head serving as a target.
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The request for a faster solution to the problem is shared by many users on Reddit. The thread now has over 600 comments and almost 10,000 upvotes. This seems to be a problem that bothers many.
Clever from players – but stupid from CoD to allow it
This is how it is discussed: Generally, the action of giving oneself an “empty name” is viewed as a clever but unfair act by players utilizing this trick. Because players are trained to look for the red names of opponents in shooters.
At the same time, it is seen as stupid by Infinity Ward to allow such a thing. Visibility in CoD Modern Warfare is generally criticized: Therefore, “red names” are an important point of orientation to see where the opponent is and how to take them out in a match.
There is a discussion on reddit about whether such actions should result in a ban: Players are divided on this issue.
Players are not invulnerable due to this trick. This is not a classic and established exploit, like map glitches in CoD Modern Warfare, but the method still offers advantages.
Some ask “for a friend” how one can walk around without a visible name in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
How does it work? There are some “glitcher tutorials” online on YouTube for this trick. Essentially, it is sufficient to use a specific combination of characters that circulates online as an Activision ID via Copy&Paste. These characters are then accepted by Activision but not recognized in the game.
A YouTuber copied a character combination into the name field, and the system accepted this name.
In the games The Division and League of Legends, there was a similar trend a few years ago. To not be “recognized as a known player” there, players used barcode names. This way, opponents could not easily recognize who they were playing against based on the name.
For Day 12 of the Winterfest 2019 in Fortnite you need to destroy 3 snowflake decorations. We will show you the locations of the decorations on the map and what the reward for the challenge is.
What is the challenge? Currently, in Fortnite, the celebration of the Winterfest is taking place, which regularly unlocks new tasks for you. Today, on December 29th, the task that revolves around snowflake decorations starts.
We will show you which decorations are meant, where you can best complete it, and what reward you will receive for it.
Destroy Snowflake Decoration – Here’s how it’s done easily
To complete the task and receive the reward, you need to destroy 3 snowflake decorations. We will show you where you can definitely find 3.
Location on the map:
Land at the landmark: Logjam Lumberyard. There you will find several snowflakes in the lumber mill building.
For some snowflakes, you will need to build up, as they have been hung up high. After that, you can simply destroy them with the pickaxe.
You should do this a total of 3 times to complete the task and receive the reward in Fortnite.
This is what the snowflake decoration looks like:
If you prefer to watch the exact location of the snowflakes at the lumber mill in a video, you can do so here:
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What reward do you get for the challenge? For completing this challenge, you will receive a cool reward. There is a snowflake back bling.
You can then use this to decorate your skin.
This is what the reward looks like:
What’s happening in Fortnite right now? Currently, in Fortnite, the Winterfest event is taking place, where you can unlock a challenge at your winter stocking every day.
Additionally, you can open a gift daily in the Winter Lodge, which brings you rewards like pickaxes, gliders, and skins. So make sure to stop by the Winter Lodge and grab your challenges and gifts!
The next big event for New Year’s Eve could already be upon us:
In FIFA 20 Ultimate Team there are endless possibilities to create your own team. However, some cards are so good that they are represented in particularly many teams. We show you the most popular cards in FUT 20.
Where do the data come from? The FUT community site futbin constantly analyzes the transfer market and shows the current prices with the support of FIFA players. Additionally, the site counts the played games of the individual cards and adds them together.
Thus, we get a good overview of which players are played particularly frequently.
The most popular cards in FUT 20
Here are the 10 most popular players: We take these cards from the overview of futbin and take a closer look at them:
Rank 11 – Lucas – Gold Card (83)
This is how good the card is: Lucas is a solid, lightning-fast striker that every FUT player can afford. He also has very strong dribbling stats, which for many players, besides speed, may be the decisive factor.
Rank 10 – Ben Yedder – OTW Card (85)
This is how good the card is: This card is primarily distinguished by excellent speed as well as very good shooting and dribbling stats. Additionally, the 5-star weak foot and 4-star skill moves are excellent arguments.
Another advantage: The card gets even better if Ben Yedder makes it into the Team of the Week.
Rank 9 – Lenglet – Gold Card (85)
This is how good the card is: For La Liga teams, there’s hardly a way around Lenglet. The French defender has fantastic defensive stats and is also quite fast. Physically, he’s strong too.
If an Anchor Chemistry Style is applied, he becomes an absolute top defender.
Rank 8 – Delaney – Inform Card (84)
This is how good the card is: This card first appeared in the very first TOTW of FUT 20. Yet it can still keep up with subsequent special cards. The defensive midfielder from Borussia Dortmund is a real ball winner, showcasing strong physical stats.
Rank 7 – De Jong – OTW Card (86)
This is how good the card is: De Jong is a true all-rounder in midfield, able to make an impact both offensively and defensively. He is particularly popular due to his top stats in almost every area. His only weakness: shooting. Not many goals will likely be scored with him.
And here too, FUT players hope for many upgrades.
Rank 6 – Semedo – Gold Card (82)
This is how good the card is: The right-back from FC Barcelona is very fast and has good defensive and physical stats. Additionally, he is strong in dribbling and very agile.
Rank 5 – Militao – Gold Card (81)
This is how good the card is: You get a really solid defender with Militao. The Brazilian has top physical stats and at 1.86m is not too short. Additionally, he excels with good defensive stats and good pace. This mix is just right and suggests why so many players rely on this card.
Rank 4 – Ter Stegen – Gold Card (90)
This is how good the card is: The most popular goalkeeper in FUT 20 is Marc Andre Ter Stegen. His gold card is not super cheap, but players seem willing to spend a few coins for security in goal.
He has great stats and once you have him, you don’t need to worry about the goalkeeper position anymore.
Rank 3 – Sissoko – Gold Card (81)
This is how good the card is: Sissoko is similar to De Jong, an all-rounder for midfield. You can initiate attacks with him as well as prevent opposing attacks. However, players are likely particularly impressed by his defensive skills – and his strong physique.
Rank 2 – Fabinho – Gold Card (85)
This is how good the card is: Fabinho has everything a defensive midfielder needs. He is tall, defensively and physically strong and can also dribble and pass reasonably well.
If the right chemistry style is applied, he can also be really fast.
Rank 1 – Dembele – Gold Card (84)
This is how good the card is: 5-star skill moves and 5 stars for the weak foot make this card so special. Because very few cards have this rare combination. Additionally, Dembele is one of the fastest players in FUT 20 and has really strong shooting stats with the Deadeye chemistry style.
This is what the most popular team would look like
This is the most popular team: If you were to create a team with the most frequently played cards, it would look like this:
Mendy and Martial have also been added. Although they narrowly missed the top 11, they fit better in the missing positions due to their positions.
