The Star Wars sequel trilogy did not please all fans. On the contrary, many were upset about the decisions that particularly affected the main character Rey. The actress who plays her recently spoke about the controversy.
What did disappointed fans criticize? The newer episodes of Star Wars, namely episodes 7 to 9, were not well received by many fans of the beloved film series. Especially the plot, which in the case of episode 7 is reminiscent of the fourth (and at that time the first) film, “A New Hope,” was the focus of criticism.
What happened to the characters also did not please everyone. Or in other words: Where they came from.
Especially the origin of the protagonist Rey disturbs many. The actress of Rey, Daisy Ridley, felt the controversy surrounding her character strongly. How she dealt with it, she shared in a recent podcast.
English trailer for Star Wars 9: The Rise of Skywalker
Fans were dissatisfied with the character
What was the fans’ problem? In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actress recalls that time. The mood of the fans changed significantly, especially between episode 8 (The Last Jedi) and 9 (The Rise of Skywalker).
At the center of the anger was Rey’s lineage. In episode 8, it is stated that Rey is the daughter of a “nobody.” However, in the next film, a major twist was revealed. Many fans found this unbelievable and an forced twist in the story.
Some fans also felt that the kiss between Rey and another character was undeserved, according to Ridley. Ironically, this scene was very emotional for the actress. Not only did Rey bid farewell to her mentioned kissing partner, but Daisy Ridley herself said: “I felt like I was also saying goodbye to that job.”
How did the actress deal with the controversy? Although four years have passed since the 9th and so far last film with Daisy Ridley in the lead role, the controversy still occupies the actress.
“It still bothers me,” she says. The reason for this: “You don’t want people to feel that you are not doing justice to the thing that they are a fan of.”
Ridley then downplays the responsibility. She is just an actress. The decisions about the plot and characters do not lie with her: “I say the words, I do the things.” Regarding the development of her character, she says: “I love the version of: You can be anyone you want to be. But I also love the version where you can correct mistakes and have no control over what you are born into.”
The developer of Palworld Pocket Pair has released the new update 0.1.4.0 on Steam. In it, they fix one of the biggest problems that users have faced so far: Other players can no longer steal your Pals!
What is the most important update from the patch? Patch 0.1.4.0 includes three major bug fixes for Palworld. The most important is the following: A problem was fixed where another player’s pal could be captured using a pal sphere if it had 30 % or less HP.
This means that other players can no longer sneakily steal the Pals you have captured. This shouldn’t actually have been possible in the current version of Palworld. Cheaters and hackers found ways to brazenly take other people’s Pals.
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Why could players previously steal other players’ Pals? As mentioned, some players with malicious intentions gained unfair advantages through hacks and cheating, including by spawning an item that is not yet in the game: The Radar Sphere.
Radar spheres are Pal spheres that allow you to steal other players’ Pals. Until now, this item was only known because data miners found it. It is not yet craftable or findable in the official Alpha version of Palworld.
However, the patch notes also suggest that it may have already been possible to capture foreign Pals with less than 30% health using normal Pal spheres. It is likely that Pocket Pal has fixed both methods equally.
Read more about the current exploits and cheats in Palworld here:
What do the patch notes include? But of course, the anti-cheat measures are not the only important updates. Here you can read the full patch notes.
Currently, the patch is live only on Steam. The Xbox and Windows Store versions will be released with patch 0.1.1.3 according to the official X.com account of Palworld as soon as they are ready.
The complete patch notes 0.1.4.0
Major Fixes
Fixed an issue where the game would crash under certain conditions
Fixed an issue where if another player’s pal/base pal had HP 30% or less, it could be captured by using a sphere.
Fixed an issue where enemy pals would get stuck in walls due to charge attacks.
Implemented the first fix for an issue where the game would always crash and save data would be corrupted when the guild’s total number of pals captured reached around 7000. *The game no longer crashes even if the total number of captured objects exceeds 7000. However, save data that has already been in this state (in the case of a server, the server’s world data) prior to this update will still be unable to load. We are continuing to work on fixing this issue permanently.
Key Configuration
Added support for mouse side keys and numeric keypad in keyboard key configuration. *Further improvements are currently planned, such as support for interact key configuration.
Player Issues
Fixed an issue where players on dedicated servers and co-op (online) were receiving damage twice.
Specifications have been changed so that you can move at extremely low speed even when you have exceeded the weight limit.
Players will no longer pass through walls when dismounting.
Fixed an issue where capture power strengthened by Lifmunk Effigies was reset when using memory reset drugs.
Fixed an issue where armor could be equipped in the wrong slot.
Adjusted camera positions of several Pals to make it easier to see when mounted.
Base Issues
Specifications have been changed so that Pals who are manually assigned to a breeding farm will not become hungry and their manual assignments will not be removed.
The key to lift Pals has been changed from F → V (Pad: X → Y) in order to prevent accidents.
Reduced the speed and range of fire spreading on wooden buildings.
Fixed an issue where manual work assignments could not be set at all under certain circumstances.
Fixed an issue where extremely high-level Relaxaurus would attack the base during raids.
Added several measures to prevent base Pals from getting stuck.
Fixed an issue where Pals would get stuck while transporting items and would drop them on the spot.
Fixed an issue where Pals at the base would continue to cut down trees that were already cut.
Fixed an issue where Pals at the base were on the verge of death due to unexplained falling damage.
Fixed an issue where Pals at the base would float under some conditions.
Fixed an issue where if a farm was built on the second floor or above, work pals would be unable to move on the floors below.
Other
Corrected incorrect text
Measures have been added to prevent cheating and stealing other players’ Pals.
Many other minor fixes such as the addition of a UI key guide.
What does the community say? On reddit, the community is excited about the patch. Especially the quality-of-life adjustments are being welcomed:
quog38:The change of the [Pal lift function] from the F-key to the V-key, oh god, that is the best change.
cunabula: Also the support of side buttons on mice! I will never waste my legendary Pal spheres again.
Other players joke, for example, the developers are working like the Pals in my base, because the patches come so quickly and are so full of features.
There is also much praise, including from user Savagestar1: Patch 1.3 was meant to combat some bad players in the community who had already started duping items, if I remember correctly. The fact that they were able to achieve this and still push out this patch blew me away.
What is the best adjustment in the patch for you? Have you also lost Pals to other players? We look forward to your comments!
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Skipping an entire area is the dream of many speedrunners from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. One player spent over 6 months to skip the game’s tutorial and ultimately succeeded.
What kind of tutorial is this? In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you learn almost all the important skills you need for your entire adventure right at the beginning of the game. For this, you land on the tutorial island, which you can only leave once you have completed the introduction.
For speedrunners, this situation is a nuisance, as the tutorial takes a lot of time and cannot be skipped. Any attempt to leave the area before completing the tutorial ends with a teleport back to the island.
Here you can watch the trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom shows what to expect in the game
One player takes 6 months to skip the tutorial
How did he do it? In a roughly 50-minute video, YouTuber Timber summarizes how he managed to skip the tutorial. This required all sorts of glitches and bugs, including moving outside the area and transporting items across different save files using save manipulation.
Skipping the area requires a very complex process that we cannot present in detail here. For that, it’s best to watch Timber’s video. However, even in the video, he only briefly covers individual glitches; there are sometimes separate videos on how to execute the skips.
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Did he do it all by himself? No, a large team from the speedrunning community of the game joined his endeavor. Together with many others who are also mentioned in the video, Timber worked on the method to leave the tutorial island without having completed the introduction.
In Pokémon GO, Mega Latias and Mega Latios are currently dominating the level-6 raids. The two are extremely difficult to defeat and catch. How can you do it?
What are the problems? Currently, there are basically two problems that players are facing. There are numerous posts in the Pokémon GO community on reddit revolving around this.
Point 1: Mega Latias and Mega Latios have a CP of 84,000, meaning they can really take a lot of damage. This makes the raid very challenging: Typically, it takes around six players with strong counters to defeat them.
While it is possible with fewer players, exceptionally good counters must be brought in, and the right conditions must be met. And if some participants do not bring the right counters, it could even require seven to eight players.
This complicates the raid because you must find and coordinate so many people on site. If you want to use remote raids, you can use apps like Pokégenie or Campfire. There, you are likely to find the necessary number of players, but again, you have no control over which counters the others will bring.
And then there’s Point 2: Some trainers report problems with catching after the raid. The two seem to be very difficult to catch once they have been defeated. This is compounded by the high flee rate of Latias and Latios, as well as the reduced number of balls you receive during a long raid duration.
In short: It is not easy to defeat the two, let alone catch them. How can you increase your chances?
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How to have a chance in the level-6 raid with Mega Latias and Mega Latios
How to defeat Mega Latias and Mega Latios? Here, it is clear: You should not simply use the suggested team in the raid, but instead, use appropriate counters against the two.
Both monsters are weak against the types Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy. So focus on the best attackers of these types and corresponding moves. Top monsters like Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, or Mega Tyranitar greatly enhance your chances.
Definitely bring a Mega Evolution that boosts the attacks of your team’s Pokémon. You can find suitable options in the counter guides above.
If you are battling on site: Use the team-play option. If you connect in a group of up to four players in a team, you can utilize “team power.” This further boosts your charge attacks when you face the raid together. How this works is explained in the overview of team play in Pokémon GO.
And both remotely and on-site: Do not attempt it with too small groups of players. Especially if you are using one of the remote raid apps, try to enter a lobby with enough players – preferably too many. This way, you have a chance to compensate for weaker counters.
How to catch Mega Latias and Mega Latios? There is no guarantee, but you can increase your chances with the following points:
Bring a buddy Pokémon at a level that supports your throws. Then, you get another chance on blocked balls.
Use golden razz berries. It is best to not take a single throw without one.
Aim for the excellent throw. Reduce the circle to the appropriate size by holding your thumb on the screen, and wait for the attack from Latias or Latios. Just before the end of the animation, you throw. But this requires practice.
If you cannot reliably hit excellent throws, aim for great throws instead to avoid throws without a bonus.
Use curveball throws for a slightly increased catch chance.
If you encounter specimens with particularly high stats that simply do not want to stay in the ball, you also have the option to throw your master ball. That would ensure a catch, but the master ball will be gone afterward. You should carefully consider whether Latias or Latios are worth this investment. You can find monsters that are worth using the master ball on here.
What is the exception? Your best chance of catching them is if Latias or Latios appears in their shiny variant. Then, you just need to hit, and the catch is guaranteed. In such cases, you can also throw silver raspberries to increase the number of candies during the catch.
By the way, this is not the first time that Latias and Latios have caused trainers problems with catching them. Even during the Hoenn Tour 2023, they frustrated players with high flee rates. And there they were simply wandering in the wild.
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What are essential things in GTA Online? MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese shares his most important purchases that he can recommend to everyone.
What is it about? GTA Online offers a wide variety of things to spend a lot of money on with its content. Among them, there are certain items that are ultimately less “valuable” than others. You might regret some purchases after just a few hours.
Here I will show you my top 5 purchases that I made early in GTA Online and do not regret. They have helped me earn money for a long time and will likely continue to do so in the future.
The order is arbitrary and plays no role.
CEO Business
What is it? By purchasing a CEO office, you unlock the ability to log in as a CEO during a game session. You can hire other players as employees and unlock multiple ways to earn money.
Why is it so good? The CEO office is one of the most important buildings I ever bought in GTA Online. This purchase gives players the opportunity to permanently log in as a CEO during a session. This allows for many other possibilities, such as calling CEO vehicles or completing CEO missions.
Additionally, the office provides access to the Securo-Serv computer. There, there are missions to fill the warehouse with valuable goods or to steal expensive luxury cars, tune them up, and then sell them for profit.
While filling warehouses requires a significant time investment and is more of a dull “grind,” when Rockstar Games activates double warehouse sale value during bonus weeks, you’ll become rich quickly. And everyone needs money in GTA Online.
As a CEO, you can also operate hangars, bunkers, and nightclubs. These are foundations for earning even more money. Without the CEO office, I would be lost when it comes to making money.
Conclusion:
Important foundation for making a lot of money
CEO vehicles enable fast travel
You can hire friends as employees to help with missions
During Christmas, the CEO office is beautifully decorated
Biker Business
What is it? The biker DLC introduced new ways to earn passive money through the biker business. And it’s worth it.
Why is it so good? When you log in as an MC President in the game, you can earn money similar to being a CEO. However, with businesses like cannabis farms or cocaine labs, you earn the money passively. This means you buy or steal raw materials, which your employees process into products. For me, this means: As long as my NPC employees have raw materials, they turn them into valuable loot for me, which I just need to deliver to the buyer.
Regularly, Rockstar Games increases the value of sales. During bonus weeks, the money can quickly double. And then it’s a nice sum hitting your bank account.
Additionally, the ability to make your vehicle disappear from the map right where you are as an MC President is enticing. And if needed, spawn a new motorcycle right next to you. This is handy if you need a bike during races.
I utilize my status as an MC President in nearly every online session. Even if it’s just to call for the motorcycle. The large amount of money I’ve earned from warehouse sales also clearly shows me how worthwhile the investment has been.
The ability to call your motorcycle quickly and anywhere
Simple missions that earn money
Price: Businesses like cannabis farms start at prices of 650,000 GTA dollars. Additionally, there’s the purchase of a club house, which costs at least 365,000 GTA dollars.
Bunker Business
What is it? With the Gunrunning DLC, bunkers were introduced to the game. You can purchase these underground spaces and have products manufactured there or use your team for research to create improved “MK2” weapons.
Why is it so good? Like with the biker business, I earn money passively with bunkers. I provide my team with raw materials, which they process into products that I then sell. The difference lies in research: You can upgrade weapons to stronger MK2 versions, with the help of the mobile command center. This includes pistols, sniper rifles, submachine guns, assault rifles, and more.
With research in the bunker, you can develop and unlock certain attachments or ammunition. Also, weapon upgrades for vehicles like the Technical Custom or the rocket launcher for the Oppressor motorcycle.
Just because of these stronger weapons, I will never regret the purchase of the bunker. Together with the biker business, there are also regular large sums of money generated here.
Conclusion:
Passive income with minimal effort
Stronger weapons (+ attachments) through team research
Discounts on armed or other special vehicles
Price: Bunkers cost between 1,165,000 and 2,375,000 GTA dollars
Research in the bunker unlocks cool items!
Buzzard Attack Helicopter
What is it? The Buzzard attack helicopter is equipped with powerful weapons like machine guns and rockets. It accommodates 4 people, with the co-pilot able to operate the rockets.
Why is it so good? The Buzzard is a great all-rounder that I use daily in GTA Online. It is easy to control and even friendly to clumsy players at the controls. Those who delve deeper into it benefit from demonstrating their fine motor skills while flying between dense skyscrapers.
Another pro point relates to the CEO business. The Buzzard is one of the CEO vehicles and can be instantly called via SecuroServ in the interaction menu, spawning at the nearest corner.
Its agility, speed, and the uncomplicated way of calling it make the Buzzard my first choice when I need to get from A to B quickly without driving a car. With its rockets, I can complete CEO missions like bounty hunting or quickly fly around the city to earn a few thousand bucks in minutes.
Good all-rounder with strong weapons and high speed
Quickly available in combination as CEO
Also great for groups with 4 seats
Price: The price is 1,750,000 GTA dollars
Shotaro Bike
What is it? The Nagasaki Shotaro is a long motorcycle also known as the “Tron Bike.” For fans of the Tron movies, the bike’s futuristic design is a must-have. But it offers even more qualities beyond its looks.
Why is it so good? I initially bought the so-called Tron Bike purely for aesthetic reasons. With its bright colors, you stand out on the colorful streets of the online world. I really like its futuristic look. The bike was introduced in 2016 in GTA Online and is part of the biker DLC.
While it doesn’t have the best top speed among motorcycles, it is unbeatable in races. The combination of good handling and high speed makes it a favorite choice for me in races.
Another important use is time trials in GTA Online. Here you can easily earn 100,000 GTA dollars or more in a regular week in just 1-2 minutes. In the Elysian Island II time trial or at the Observatory, I easily win races with the Shotaro, stuffing my pockets with cash. Although the bike was expensive, it pays off with each additional won time trial.
Conclusion:
An absolute eye-catcher on the streets of GTA Online
Strong racing performance with high speed and good handling
Super suitable for various time trials that reward with lots of money
Price: 2,225,000 GTA dollars
The Shotaro comes in various neon colors and matching suits for the rider
Now you have a good impression of which purchases are truly worthwhile in GTA Online. If you still lack the necessary money to buy a business or vehicle, take a look at these 13 ways to quickly earn a lot of money in GTA Online. This way, you’ll quickly fill your account to afford these expenses.
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The Chinese gaming giant Tencent is seen by many experts as the most powerful gaming company in the world. They own League of Legends (LoL), dominate the mobile market in China, own a super app with WeChat, are involved in many Western gaming companies, including Larian Studios (Baldur’s Gate 3). However, they are currently stumbling. Hits like “Genshin Impact” have eluded them. Now there are rumors that Tencent would take over the license for “Dungeons and Dragons” from Hasbro.
Who is Tencent and why are they so powerful?
Tencent is a huge Chinese company focused on video games, social networks, online media, and other digital offerings.
Domestic companies enjoy special competitive advantages in China because market access is regulated by the communist party and “foreign” companies need a license to participate in the market in China: Thus, there are “Chinese variants of Western services”. The Tencent app “WeChat” is a super app, a mix of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Paypal.
Tencent has used its strength in China to invest in Western companies: They bought Riot Games (LoL) and have stakes in many other successful gaming companies, or they fully own them: They hold 48% of “Epic Games” (Fortnite), 30% of Larian Games (Baldur’s Gate 3), and 100% of Funcom (Dune).
Tencent teases story of Tarisland in new worldview trailer.
Tencent is envious of gaming hits like Genshin Impact
This is what Tencent says: The boss of Tencent, Pony Ma, said, according to reports (via reuters), at an annual meeting in a stadium in Shenzhen on Monday, January 29, that they had rested too long on their laurels and other companies now also have gaming hits.
Ma is quoted saying: “Gaming is our flagship path. But in 2023 we faced significant challenges.”
It is said that the competition has developed new products and Tencent itself now feels “that they have achieved nothing.”
Tencent’s new games have not performed as well as planned. Titles like Genshin Impact (miHoYO) and “Eggy Party” (NetEase) have performed better than their own.
Allegedly, Hasbro wanted to sell to the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3, but the penguin stepped in
This is the latest rumor: Now, a report has emerged that clearly indicates how Tencent might counter.
Allegedly, Tencent plans to take over the video game rights to the extremely popular fantasy series “Dungeons and Dragons” from Hasbro (via comicbook).
Actually, Hasbro apparently wanted Larian (Baldur’s Gate 3) to develop games for Dungeons and Dragons, but they lacked the money. Now Tencent has reportedly stepped in, owning 30% of Larian, as it is said.
It is currently unclear whether Tencent wants to buy the entire “Dungeons and Dragons” license or just the video game rights.
Currently, this is a rumor and has not been confirmed.
What Tencent means by the “challenges of 2023,” you can read here:
Ian McKellen revealed in an interview that he was not the first choice for his major role as Gandalf in the “The Lord of the Rings” films. Two other actors were offered the chance to play the powerful wizard before him.
As Sir Ian McKellen revealed in an interview with Variety on September 7, 2023, he was not the first choice for his iconic role as the wise wizard in the “The Lord of the Rings” films.
We could have seen two other major Hollywood stars as Gandalf instead of him – but both declined the offer.
Here you can see a German trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Trailer (German)
“Just didn’t feel it”
“I don’t think you are ever the first choice,” said Sir Ian McKellen in the interview. He then elaborated on how two other actors had been offered the role of Gandalf before he was approached.
Anthony Hopkins, known for his role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, was one of the candidates who were contacted before him. The reason why the actor declined the role in The Lord of the Rings is not known.
But James Bond actor Sean Connery could also have become Gandalf. However, he also turned it down. As Mark Ordensky, the executive of New Line Cinema explained, he just felt no connection to the role:
“We made Connery an offer, but he declined. We only got a response years later, but apparently, he read the material and just didn’t feel it.” (via independent.co.uk)
Sir Ian McKellen concluded on the subject in the interview simply: “Tony Hopkins turned it down. Sean Connery definitely did as well. Now they are all coming out of the woodwork, and I hope they feel stupid.”
As Collider reported, there were other well-known actors considered for the major “The Lord of the Rings” role.
For instance, singer David Bowie or Christopher Plummer (Knives Out) were also in the running. Additionally, Sam Neill, who played Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, was also in consideration.
But a good friend and colleague of Sir Ian McKellen, Star Trek captain Sir Patrick Stewart, also had a chance to become Gandalf.
The developers of the German Steam hit Enshrouded react after players discovered the house of “Dragonlord” Rainer Winkler in the survival game.
What is the story behind the house? The survival game Enshrouded from the German studio Keen Games has been in Early Access since January 24, 2024, and has made a strong start on Steam: It peaked at 160,000 simultaneous players with 85% positive reviews.
House of the “Dragonlord” in Enshrouded (frontal)House of the “Dragonlord” in Enshrouded (side view)
While members of the “Haider” community, which has been stalking Winkler for years, found it hilariously funny, others were appalled: This would only fuel the bullying of the Dragonlord further, and really, no one deserves that, wrote one user on Steam.
The developers have now responded and announced measures.
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Enshrouded: The Early Access trailer for the new survival hit on Steam
“Dragon’s Base” is to be removed from the game
What do the developers say? In a statement provided to MeinMMO for reporting, studio head Jan Jöckel explains that the “Dragon’s Base” was not intentionally integrated into the game.
Keen Games expressly distances itself from the incident and announces the removal of the building. Additionally, they plan to take further measures to ensure that similar incidents cannot occur in the future.
We have been made aware that there is a building in the game that resembles a real building associated with real events. It was not intended to have this building in the game. We are currently working on removing this building from the game. Our team will need a few hours until the update is available for everyone. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that this does not happen again. We apologize for this incident and expressly distance ourselves from it.
Jan Jöckel, CEO, Keen Games
How the building was able to get into the game is still unclear at this time.
We at MeinMMO also clearly distance ourselves from hate and incitement. You can find out how we contribute in our statement against hate.
Update 1.2.2024, 12:00 PM: According to information available to MeinMMO, the house was removed from Enshrouded on Wednesday evening.
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In the casino of GTA Online, there is a secret mission. We will show you how to unlock it. For that, you need a lot of alcohol.
What’s going on in GTA Online? At the release of the casino DLC in GTA Online, the game celebrated its highest player numbers since launch in 2019. There is a lot to experience in the casino: A wheel of fortune, poker, Blackjack, roulette, and even digital horse racing.
Behind the shiny facade of the Diamond Casino, one finds a secret mission. You only unlock it if you really drink a lot. Note: This article originally appeared in August 2019.
What kind of mission is this? If you drink a few glasses of alcohol in the GTA Online casino, at some point you will experience a blackout. With a bit of “luck,” you will then wake up at the secret mission, with ambulances around you. The casino manager calls you and explains what you have done.
You have stolen one of the casino’s delivery trucks for your drunken tour through the city. If you return the delivery truck, everything will be okay again, she says.
In a hungover state, the mission then starts. You have a limited time, just over 7 minutes, to return the delivery truck.
How to unlock the secret casino mission while drunk
The preparation: In order to play this mission, you need a penthouse in the Diamond Casino & Resort. The penthouse unlocks the casino’s story missions. Play through these missions and complete the “Loose Cheng” mission. This will unlock all casino story missions – including the secret mission.
Mr. Cheng
The start: Once you have met the mentioned requirements and unlocked the missions, you need to drink. For this, visit the bar in the casino.
When you arrive there, you need to order shots of Macbeth whiskey. If you drink one of them, the lights will go out for you.
After the blackout, you will wake up at one of many random positions. This can be in the penthouse or somewhere on the map of GTA Online. One of these random positions is the start of the secret mission. It may take you several unconscious drinking sessions to trigger the mission for you.
Once you have triggered the mission, the phone will ring after waking up with a call from Ms. Baker. She explains to you that you are quite disgusting when you have been drinking.
The casino job is displayed on the screen – the mission starts and is self-explanatory. Drive the delivery truck to the displayed position.
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What is the reward for the mission? The mission does not give you a crazy Easter egg, but pays you the usual amount for a completed mission. You can earn more money here:
How long does it take? How long it takes to start the secret mission seems to depend heavily on randomness, according to initial findings from the community. One player writes on Reddit that he had to drink 50 shots to start the mission.
Another player writes on Reddit that even after 167 shots, he had no luck and had not yet seen the missions.
Will you try to unlock the secret mission? Or is this just a nice gimmick for you, an element that is accidentally “activated” and not something you will pursue? Write us your opinion about this in the comments here on MeinMMO.
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The Bustling World aims to be a new city-building simulator on Steam. The world is set in ancient China. But the game doesn’t just want to be city-building. The Bustling World is much more ambitious and wants to offer many elements from other genres. The trailer showcases the game’s goals.
The Bustling World sounds ambitious, perhaps too ambitious. At first glance, it resembles Civilization. But the game wants to be so much more. It is also described as an open world RPG with farming, crafting, building, and combat. Politics and diplomacy are also supposed to be a theme.
The game takes place in ancient China and presents itself with a nice 3D look mixed with a hand-drawn style. Many players are already excited about the game. As the developers announced on Steam, the game was added to the wish list by 150,000 players within 20 days.
In the trailer, you can get a first impression of the ambitious ideas:
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The Bustling World – Trailer for the ambitious mix of Open World RPG and Civilization
I’m looking forward to it, the game looks ambitious
To make the game world even more lively, a major focus is placed on AI. The inhabitants of your world are supposed to have their own stories, families, and personalities that are reflected in the game. How you interact with the NPCs is supposed to influence their behavior, your professions, and actions. This AI is meant to make each playthrough feel different.
Not only is there a focus on large city-building, but also on smaller aspects. You can design your own house and indulge in ancient Chinese architecture. To earn money, you can take on various jobs, whether as a shop owner or farmer. From there, you build your wealth and power and become increasingly important to the world.
The Bustling World will offer some small activities alongside the major mechanics. Things like card games or combat and cooking tournaments are featured on the game’s Kickstarter page. There will also be illegal activities. Casinos, banks, bandits, and gangs are mechanics in the game. Combat will also be important.
Under the YouTube trailer, users are excited and looking forward to the game:
@mailman5043: I’m looking forward to it, the game looks ambitious
@philnguyen4366: Time to satisfy my urge to become the ruler of ancient China
@cmy4418: I love the look of the game and can’t wait to be a wandering rogue like in Water Margin. I hope there will be a more complex combat system
With arguably the most extraordinary character editor, Chimeraland once drew many players into the game on Steam, but now the servers are shutting down.
What kind of game was Chimeraland? Chimeraland aimed to be a Free2Play MMORPG where you play as a crazy beast creature as your character. The character editor allowed for a lot of freedom, resulting in the creation of very beautiful as well as very ugly creatures.
Besides the character editor, the game sounded like a standard MMORPG, with classic features such as a main quest that tells the story, an open game world without loading screens, and a classless system where armor and weapons define the play style.
Here you can watch the trailer that was released for pre-registration.
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Chimeraland Trailer zur Pre-registration
The servers are shutting down for no reason, although there were many
Why are the servers shutting down? Officially, there is no explanation for the server shutdown. A look at Steam reveals, however, that the game was not well received. Few updates, outdated graphics, and an unfinished game annoyed most players in the Steam reviews.
How many players were playing the MMORPG recently? According to SteamDB, only about 100 people were simultaneously on the servers. While there is also a standalone client as well as mobile versions on iOS and Android, the trend of having few players is likely evident there as well. Since the game launched in 2021, player numbers have only declined.
Was there any message to the players? The social media platforms of the MMORPG have been deserted for months. There was no message to the players. The official site has now announced that the game will be shut down on March 31. As of now, no new accounts can be created for the game.
The latest transmog rewards in World of Warcraft are wild. Because from now on, you can be a “Magical Girl” – and it looks truly adorable.
The trading post has now been around for a year – and it seems Blizzard wants to celebrate this a bit. Because in February 2024, you can not only snag a ton of rather wacky transmog items, but also earn 500 extra trader currencies.
Oh – and by the way, there’s also a set that lets you easily pass as “Sailor Moon”.
What is available this month in the trading post? February is all about love – after all, Valentine’s Day is coming soon, along with the “Love is in the Air” event. The trading post seems to take this motto particularly seriously – because almost all rewards are either bright pink or feature a heart motif in some form, and even the battle pets are incredibly cute.
The highlight is definitely the transmog set “Robe of the Love Witch.” You get it by fully completing the travel journal in February – so completing enough of the tasks in the travel journal. Then you can simply loot the set from the chest found at the trading post in Orgrimmar or Stormwind.
With the Love Witch, your “Sailor Moon” wishes come true.
The Robe of the Love Witch may not quite fit into World of Warcraft at first glance – the look resembles classic “Magical Girl” designs from the anime realm, like in Sailor Moon. This means lots of frills, short skirts with long stockings, and bright colors. Exactly what the Robe of the Love Witch offers.
Other colors of the set are already known from data mining, but it is still unclear how to obtain them.
What else is there? Aside from a hefty load of love, there are also other rewards that you shouldn’t miss. For instance, there is a toy for just 10 trader currencies, which allows you to transform your character into a wooden mannequin.
Mount collectors can secure the X-53 travel rocket – also for an unbeatable price of 100 trader currencies. This mount can carry a passenger and was previously available through the “Refer a Friend” system.
The rocket was previously only available through “Refer a Friend” – many years ago.
Because Blizzard apparently knows that this month is extremely attractive and offers many great rewards, there are a total of 500 additional trader currencies to earn in February 2024. This means you can accumulate 1,500 trader currencies (500 from your subscription, 1,000 that you can earn).
The perfect time to go on a shopping spree – or save the currencies for the future.
How long can you earn the rewards? As usual, the trading post’s offer is active for the entire month – until February 29th. After that, the offer changes, and new items become available. However, if your trader currencies are not enough for a specific item, you can “freeze” it and carry it over to the next month.
What do you think of the trading post rewards, and will you now also be wandering through Azeroth as a “Magical Girl”?
A player has shown a video of how he connected a Radeon RX 6700 XT to a Steam Deck. This works very well, but the Steam Deck is no longer truly portable.
What did the player do? The YouTuber “DiY Papi” upgraded a standard Steam Deck with an RX 6700 XT.
The YouTuber connected the graphics card via the m.2 socket of the Steam Deck. However, he had to remove the M.2 SSD for this. He powers the graphics card with an external power supply of 700 watts, which he mounted under a monitor.
Does the procedure have drawbacks? Yes, the bandwidth of the graphics card is limited to the m.2 connection in the Steam Deck. While this is not as relevant for an RX 6700 XT, it would quickly limit the performance for a much faster GPU, such as an RTX 4090.
Moreover, the Steam Deck is no longer as portable with this setup, and the M.2 SSD also had to be sacrificed. By the way, you can watch the entire video on YouTube:
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The downside: The “ROG XG Mobile” models are all very expensive, and only a few ASUS devices, like the gaming convertibles of the Flow series, support the connection.
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Are there alternatives? Theoretically, you don’t necessarily need ASUS’s exclusive connection: If you have a Thunderbolt port, you can theoretically connect an external graphics card enclosure with Thunderbolt support to it. You can also insert and use a graphics card here. However, this is likely to be just as impractical for portable use as the YouTuber’s approach.
In this way, you can “upgrade” a convertible or a laptop with a faster graphics card.
Alternatives to the Steam Deck: If you are looking for an alternative to the Steam Deck, take a look at the following list. Here, we present the best options if you want a different handheld instead of a Steam Deck. And some also support Windows as an operating system.
The Godslayer Crown belongs to the Uniques that can be worn by any class in Diablo 4. How you can best farm it and what makes it so powerful can be found on MeinMMO.
You can also get the Godslayer Crown from Uber-Duriel – a strong Unique that can be equipped by all classes and can be very useful for many builds.
In the fight against Duriel, a resistance to poison is especially useful. If you often forget your potions, we have a trick for you:
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Diablo 4: Do you forget to use your elixirs? This trick helps you.
Targeted Farming at Uber-Duriel
How can I farm the Godslayer Crown? With a lot of luck, you can get the Unique from world bosses, legion events, or during the Hell Flood. However, to be able to farm the Unique in a targeted way, you essentially need to run multiple bosses to collect materials with which you can summon Uber-Duriel at World Tier 4 in Diablo 4.
You need the following materials per run at Duriel:
2x Slimey Egg from the boss “Varshan” in the dungeon “Malicious Den” at World Tier 4
For Grigoire, you need “Living Steel,” which you can find in chests during the Hell Flood. For Varshan, you need 4 body parts at World Tier 4 (1 each of Gurgling Head, Blackened Femur, Shaking Hand, Malicious Heart).
A Strong Choice for Builds with Crowd Control Effects
What makes the Godslayer Crown so strong? Especially for builds that work with crowd control effects, the headgear is very suitable, as the duration of control loss effects is increased.
Additionally, nearby enemies are drawn in when your CC effects apply to elite enemies or when you deal damage to bosses. On the drawn-in enemies, you then also deal increased damage for 3 seconds (multiplicative).
Here you can see the Godslayer Crown, which we received as a Necro at level 87 from Duriel.
In short: The Godslayer Crown increases your damage, the crowd control duration, your maximum health, and reduces the cooldowns of your abilities.
For example, the Pulverize Druid benefits from the high damage potential, but so do the Ball Lightning Sorceress and other sorcerer builds, which rely heavily on freezing as a crowd control effect.
If you are still looking for a suitable build for the endgame, you can find the two mentioned, as well as other strong builds, in our Tier List for Season 3 of Diablo 4. There, you will also find a description of what the build is capable of and what makes it so good.
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With the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless, SteelSeries offers a gaming headset for PC, PlayStation, and the Switch. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann explains whether the headset is worth your while and why you should keep an eye on it.
With the “Nova” series, the Danish manufacturer SteelSeries has updated its popular Arctis models. There are mainly minor detail improvements. I have taken a look at the current SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless and will explain in the review whether the headset might be worth it for you.
I bought the device privately in November 2022 and mainly used it on the PS5 and repeatedly on the PC. Overall, I have used the headset for about 14 months on the PS5.
I have a penchant for hardware and tech and currently own over 20 gaming mice, as well as several keyboards and controllers. For MeinMMO, I have been testing hardware for our readers since 2019. In addition to the PC and major consoles, I also play on the Steam Deck.
Our device is a self-purchased unit that I bought from a retailer.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Technical Details
Here you will find all the important technical details of the headset in a table:
Model
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Connection
2.4 GHz or Bluetooth
Platform
PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile
Package Contents
Headset, USB-C transmitter, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, USB-C to USB-A extension cable, manual
Features
Dual Wireless: Bluetooth and radio can be used simultaneously
Weight
325 grams
Price (RRP)
199.99
SteelSeries Arctis 7 vs 7P vs 7X
Are there differences? SteelSeries offers three different models of the Nova 7. The technology used is identical, but compatibility varies. You can also recognize the various models by the color of the headset:
Model
Connection: Wireless
Connection Wired
Headset Color
7
PC, PS5
PC, PS5, and Xbox
Black
7P
PC, PS5
PC, PS5, and Xbox
Blue
7X
PC, PS5, and Xbox
PC, PS5, and Xbox
Green
In my test, the standard 7 model was used without additions. However, all three models have the same speakers, and the ergonomics are also identical.
Design and Construction
What is included in the package? The gaming headset comes with a variety of accessories: In addition to the headset, there is a USB-C transmitter, a USB-C to USB-A charging cable, a USB-C to USB-A extension cable, and a manual. Additional ear cushions or similar are not included.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless package contents.
Construction of the headset: The headset comes in plain black, the 7P comes in blue, and the 7X in green. The ear cushions completely encompass the ears and are made of fabric. SteelSeries opts out of genuine leather cushion appearance and memory foam. The microphone cannot be detached but can be stored in the headset’s housing.
Through the controls, the volume can be adjusted, you can turn the headset on and off, and additionally activate Bluetooth for the wireless connection or put the headset into pairing mode. Through the jack connection on one earcup, you can also use the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless with a cable.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless lying view with buttons.
Processing
The gaming headset relies on a plastic body, and hinges and other moving parts also use plastic. After almost a year, I can’t complain about the processing; so far, everything works perfectly.
The headband is reinforced with a metal plate, and the fabric strap (the headband) can be adjusted for a better fit. The ear cushions are made of fabric and can theoretically be removed and washed. I haven’t tried that during my testing period yet.
Software
The headset can be controlled on the PC with the “SteelSeries GG” software. This can only be installed on PC; it’s not possible on the PS5. The software is still quite cluttered; upon startup, you are bombarded with advertisements for in-house products, their own blog, and bonuses for games.
In-house advertising, various menus without practical use: The software of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 is far too overloaded.
Some features, such as the sound feature “Sonar,” are locked behind an account. If you want to use that, you need to create an account and log in. Once you click through all the stuff, you will find your installed devices under the “Engine” menu item.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Headset: All settings in a clear window.
Here you can set numerous details in a clear interface: Equalizer, microphone volume, and microphone monitoring. This is where the “SteelSeries GG” software comes into play. But I also wonder why one needs all that extra baggage. Razer’s controversial “Synapse” software is almost harmless in comparison.
Comfort, Weight, and Battery Life
What does my head look like? My head circumference is about 58 cm, so I have a rather small head.
Comfort: When it comes to comfort, the headset from SteelSeries, in my opinion, shows its great strength: The ear cups are not only height-adjustable but also rotatable. Additionally, the gaming headset comes with an elastic headband that can also be removed. The official “Pulse 3D” from Sony is, however, ergonomically a disaster.
With many options, the headset fits excellently on my head and provides me with a pleasant wearing comfort even after several hours. My partner and a colleague have also worn the headset or the nearly identical predecessor and find it very comfortable as well.
The ear cushions are made of fabric, which I find much more pleasant than memory foam. Fabric cushions are much more comfortable to wear in summer because you don’t sweat as much as you do under artificial leather.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless front view.
Weight: At 325 grams, the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is not necessarily lightweight, but overall comfortable to wear. For comparison: The Razer Kaira Pro for the PS5 weighs almost the same at 330 grams.
Battery life: The manufacturer states the battery life as 38 hours for wireless connection and 26 hours for dual wireless connection.
Sound
The headset offers powerful, slightly emphasized bass, which is especially practical in gaming. For example, sounds like footsteps can be clearly perceived. The mids are also clear and present in sound,
The weak point of the headset lies in the high range. Particularly high instruments and female voices sound little detailed and almost a bit thin. However, the equalizer can still bring out a lot from the sound.
Also positive: The headset blocks well, so external people do not have to hear my sound. Here, open headsets are at a disadvantage.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless side view
Microphone
The microphone has the typical strengths and weaknesses that come with a wireless headset: I am clear and easily understandable, but my voice sounds artificial and strained. However, this is also due to the wireless connection: something has to be saved in the transmission of my voice over the wireless connection.
In other words: For communication in multiplayer, the headset is very suitable; for extensive audio recordings, such as podcasts, you should get a better headset or a good tabletop microphone. My recommendation is, for example, the JBL Quantum Stream for around 100 euros, which is a real value-for-money tip for me.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless headset with head
Conclusion: Excellent headset with minor weaknesses
Who is the headset suitable for? With the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless from SteelSeries, you get an excellent headset for PC, the Switch, and the PS5. At a street price of around 160 euros, you can’t go wrong: The headset offers high wearing comfort, good battery life, and the dual wireless connection is also practical. The sound is almost always really good, only the highs could use more detail.
The Kaira Pro from Razer offers similarly good features but has a shorter battery life, and especially weaker ergonomics (no headband and limited adjustable ear cups). The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless can also be used on the PS5, but does not offer dual wireless, which I personally missed.
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What alternatives are there?
The Kaira Pro from Razer is a very good alternative. The device also relies on fabric cushions, but the ergonomics are not as good as the SteelSeries model.
The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless is also an excellent option that can also be used on the PS5. Good battery life and comfortable wearing comfort, but no dual wireless.
A compromise, if you really don’t want to spend more than 100 euros, would be the official “Pulse 3D Audio” headset for the PS5 from Sony. However, I found the wearing comfort personally below average, while the sound was good.
Further gaming headsets in all price categories from 50 to 300 euros can be found in the buying guide on MeinMMO:
Barbarians are currently absolute high-flyers in the endgame of Diablo 4 in Season 3 with almost all builds. 3 are particularly strong. We list them for you and explain what makes them so good.
What are these builds? The Barbarian has the most S-Tier builds of all classes in Season 3. Especially the Skill “Rip apart” seems to be on the rise this season, which could still change. The 3 top builds in this list are all either particularly easy to play, require little special gear, or are simply innovations that provide variety:
The HotA Barbarian, short for Hammer of the Ancients, relies entirely on the aptly named skill. Through buffs and shouts, you make the blow so powerful that you simply wipe out all enemies around you. The ultimate Bonk feeling, that can deal billions in damage.
The Upheaval Barbarian slams his hammer into the ground and pulls it back out. With his talent, debris is catapulted forward, hitting your enemies and dealing damage. A perfect build to annihilate your enemies with heavy AoE damage.
The relatively new build in the tier list utilizes the unique class mechanic of the Barbarian to wield various weapons simultaneously. You constantly switch your weapons, resulting in dynamic gameplay unlike any other build. Thanks to the skill Iron Maelstrom, this build has also earned the nickname: “Kratos Barbarian.” The Walking Arsenal is an all-rounder, suitable for leveling and farming alike.
Since Season 3 is still quite fresh, balancing can shift quickly. In Season 2, the absolutely best build was only discovered at the very end. So stay tuned, as we update our builds and guides for the respective classes and keep them current for you.
After the rocky start of Season 3, the developers quickly followed up with patches for Diablo 4. Now Patch 1.3.1 is already in the works and is set to be released this Thursday, February 1. You can find the full patch notes here.
The highlights in brief:
The Scoundrel is getting more buffs. Many of his skills are being significantly buffed, even though he can already take down the strongest bosses solo.
Some of the most annoying monster affixes like Vampiric are getting nerfed.
Over 50 bugs will be fixed, including errors that prevented the season campaign from being completed properly.
Patch 1.3.1 will be released on February 1.
What changes with the patch? The game will overall become easier. The buff to the Scoundrel will enhance most of the damage abilities of the pet. The damage of Stacking, Impaling, Circling, and Ambushing will be increased by a whopping 30%, while other abilities will see a boost of 10-20%.
The monster affix Vampiric now heals roughly half as much at all world levels
The Suppressor field no longer lasts permanently but for only 6 seconds
Nightmare dungeon seals now indicate the monster level
In addition to the highlights mentioned above, there are numerous bug fixes. This includes some fixes for accessibility and seasonal campaign quests. A significant portion of the key changes was already implemented in Patch 1.3.0a.
We even managed to talk with the developers about what will happen after Season 3 and in the future of Diablo 4:
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BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 leaders talk to us about the development and future of the game
Patch 1.3.1 – Complete Patch Notes and New Event
Alongside the patch, the new event Lunar Awakening has been announced. In this event, you will receive up to 50% more experience and 30% more movement speed through limited-time buffs. In addition, there are cosmetic rewards and buffs in Nightmare dungeons for increased glyph XP.
Buffs are provided through shrines. Existing shrines will be slightly adjusted for the event. For example, the Artillery Shrine will now grant the ability to fire holy bombs while casting abilities.
Blizzard has already addressed some of the biggest points of criticism with Patch 1.3.0a. These include:
Vaults that now provide more loot
The Scoundrel, who is now significantly more useful and easier to level
The changes have already had an effect. Although Season 3 was heavily criticized at release, opinions have shifted positively by the weekend. Now there is praise for the changes, especially for the vaults that some players now demand to be the new standard:
Fletcher himself addresses detailed feedback from various users. There were critiques about pet builds in general and the new season pet in particular, but also praise for the ongoing hell floods and more storage space.
On January 31, 2024, Version 4.4 “Majestic Dragons in the Spring Breeze” launched in Genshin Impact with new banners and characters. Here you will find all the important information about the new version summarized.
When did Version 4.4 release? The update to the new version went live on January 30, 2024, at 11:00 PM. It is now available.
As compensation for the server downtime and bug fixes, 600x Primogems are now waiting for you in your mailbox.
Here you can see the trailer for the current Version 4.4:
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Genshin Impact: Version 4.4 “Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze” Trailer
These are the new contents of Version 4.4 in Genshin Impact
What new characters are there in Version 4.4? Adeptus Xianyun/Cloud Retainer and Wushou Dancer Gaming come as new playable characters.
Xianyun is an Anemo character and uses a catalyst
Gaming is a Pyro character and wields a claymore
You can even get Gaming for free. You can find more about it in this article.
What banners are there in Version 4.4? The first phase will run from the beginning of the update until February 20, 2024, at 5:59 PM, and will include these special banners:
“Crane Silhouette Amidst the Clouds”: featuring Xianyun as a 5-star character; Noelle, Faruzan, and Gaming as 4-star characters
“Enlightenment of the Modgrass”: featuring Nahida as a 5-star character; Noelle, Faruzan, and Gaming as 4-star characters
“Divine Work” with “Catalyst – Echoing Call of the Crane” and “Catalyst – Flowing Dreams of a Thousand Nights”; several 4-star weapons
Special banners of Phase 1 in Version 4.4
In the 2nd phase, Xiao (Anemo and polearm) and Yae Miko (Electro and catalyst) will have their reruns.
A small note: Currently, there is an online event called “Adeptus Mechanical Marvel” about Xianyun, where you can secure Primogems among other rewards.
What events are there in the first part of Version 4.4? More information is available regarding these events that will start soon in the new version of Genshin Impact:
“Majestic Dragons in the Spring Breeze”: Action period from February 5, 2024, 10:00 AM to February 26, 2024, 3:59 AM; rewards include a 4-star character from Liyue, Xingqiu’s outfit, and Primogems
Sign-up event “May luck be in your favor”: Action period from February 3, 2024, 4:00 AM to February 18, 2024, 3:59 AM with Intertwined Fate, Primogems, Wisdom of a Hero, and Mora as rewards
“Triumph Ecstasy”: Action period from February 15, 2024, 10:00 AM to February 26, 2024, 3:59 AM; rewards include Primogems and Wisdom of a Hero
“Friends from Afar”: Action period from February 21, 2024, 10:00 AM to March 4, 2024, 3:59 AM; rewards include Primogems and Wisdom of a Hero
“A Hilitastic Exploration Tour”: Action period from February 29, 2024, to March 11, 2024, 3:59 AM; rewards include Primogems and Wisdom of a Hero
“Genius Invocation: Escalation Mode – Formation Battle”: Action period from February 17, 2024, 10:00 AM to March 4, 2024, 3:59 AM
“Genius Invocation: Glut of the Smith Realm – Refined Strategies”: Action period during Version 4.4
What else is there in Version 4.4? With the new version, a new legend quest featuring Xianyun will be available. Additionally, Version 4.4 introduces a new Liyue area called Chenyu Valley and a cat-like boss.
Furthermore, you can secure the two new outfits of Ganyu and Shenhe at a discount until March 11, 2024, before they become permanently available at the merchant.
The rarest mounts soon in the trading post of World of Warcraft – that was the concern. But Blizzard clarifies that this will not happen. For now.
A few days ago, a murmur went through the mount fans of World of Warcraft. For their favorite treasures had drastically lost value. But Blizzard quickly responded and clarified: No, everything is fine.
Usually, this is a sign that an item will eventually come to the trading post.
In the case of the “Warlords of Draenor” mount, the value was set at 7,899 trader currencies, which was so absurdly high that some assumed it was a mistake – and that was apparently the case.
What does Blizzard say? In response to the rumors that “Ahead of its Time” rewards could soon land in the trading post, Blizzard spoke out in the official forum. Community Manager Kaivax stated:
We would like to dispel a certain rumor. At this time, we do not plan for mounts or other prestige rewards from performance-based achievements, such as the “Top of the Line” or “Ahead of its Time”, to be available in the trading post.
What do you think about this matter? Do you think it’s good that your prestige mounts remain protected? Or are you part of the newer generation that would like to get access to these mounts?
What does the community think? In the WoW community, opinions on this matter are divided. Some believe that such prestige rewards from the past should remain exclusive – and that forever. Those who were not there should not be able to obtain them retroactively.
Others argue that this can lead to frustration when there are rewards in games that one can never obtain. Phenomenon from the Community Council writes about this:
I hope that one day we will see the return of these FOMO items. For all players. Nothing is more frustrating than seeing something fantastic in the game and finding out how to obtain it, only to realize at the end: “Oh… that’s something that existed 12 years ago and is now forever hidden behind the door of exclusivity.”
What do you think about this matter? Do you think it’s good that your prestige mounts remain protected? Or are you part of the newer generation that would like to get access to these mounts?
You can now sell your skins in the tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege, just like has been possible in Counter-Strike for years.
What feature is being discussed? Ubisoft’s tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege launched the Beta for the “Rainbow Six: Siege” marketplace on January 30, 2024. From now on, you can trade cosmetic content there.
On the marketplace, it is possible to sell weapon designs, uniforms, headgear, or charms, for example. This also applies to attachment designs, operator portraits, map backgrounds, and drone designs.
Rainbow Six: Siege follows the example of Valve’s mega-hit Counter-Strike with the introduction of the marketplace. There, trading skins has been a daily routine of the shooter for years.
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Rainbow Six: Siege Launch Trailer
How does the marketplace work? You can access the “Rainbow Six: Siege” marketplace via the official website Ubisoft.com. There, you can select the “Sell” section and specify the items you want to sell. However, it is not possible to trade with all skins, but only with those that are shown to you in the marketplace.
If you want to sell a specific skin, you set the sale price yourself and then wait for interested buyers. You can have 5 different buy orders and 5 different sell orders at the same time.
In the marketplace, R6 Credits are used as payment, Ubisoft’s in-game currency for the shooter, which you must purchase with real money. However, Ubisoft takes a 10% transaction fee from each trade.
Shortly after the launch of the marketplace beta, some players have already spotted money and offered particularly sought-after skins for sale. Particularly high credit amounts are currently being demanded for charms and weapon skins, which can only be obtained by attending the Six Invitational, the world championship of the shooter.
The weapon skin “Six Invitational VIP ’19” has already been sold 3 times for 100,000 R6 Credits. That’s about 833 euros, assuming the standard price of the cheapest package of 600 R6 Credits for 4.99 €.
Another particularly sought-after skin is “Glacier.” It was one of the first eSports skins of the game. It came into the shooter in 2016 and was only available for a limited time. Until recently, there was no way to obtain the skin – even though it is very popular among many players. Therefore, it was to be expected that it would be traded on the marketplace.
Ubisoft will definitely be pleased if they earn 10% from the trade of a skin that had to be purchased with real money back in 2016.
