League of Legends is a highly competitive game. If you want to take a break from it, you can play ARAM. However, even here some games demand a ranked mode. Riot has now commented on this in an AMA on Reddit.
What is ARAM?
ARAM stands for “All Random All Mid” and is a permanent fun mode that was released in May 2013
You get assigned a random champion and fight with a 5-member team against another 5-member team on a single lane
Besides the classic map for ranked and normal games, ARAM is the only permanent mode with a different map
ARAM does not have a separate ranked mode, only the regular one
Nevertheless, many players are demanding a ranked mode for ARAM. The mode itself is incredibly popular, which also explains why it continues to exist as a permanent mode. Riot has now commented on the idea of a ranked mode on Reddit.
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ARAM should remain stress-free and relaxed
In a new AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit, Riot answered some user questions again. One user specifically asked if Riot could add a ranked mode for regular ARAM. Project Lead Eduardo Cortejoso (Riot_Cadmus) responded: Ranked ARAM contradicts the premise of ARAM.
According to their own tests and information, players have explained that they go to ARAM to avoid stress from competition. A ranked queue would mean that Riot would also have to change their approach to the mode, making it automatically more competitive. According to their own surveys, ranked ARAM was received rather negatively.
On the other hand, there is positive mention of ARAM-Clash, where you can participate as a 5-member team in a small tournament irregularly. This mode is less grindy and would be closer to the core idea of ARAM, according to Riot.
The comments on the post also show the different factions regarding ARAM ranked modes. Some players fundamentally like the idea, while others want to stick to classic ARAM.
KingDWade: There are many, many, many possibilities that can be made with ARAM ranked. You just need to broaden your perspective.
Hefty_Egg_5786: ARAM cannot be played seriously. It is too arbitrary and lacks any competitive integrity.
Londones: I stopped playing ranked 3 years ago and only play ARAM, I would hate it if ranked would also poison this mode.
Team GO Rocket returns to Pokémon GO. New Pokémon await, the opportunity to forget Frustration, and Giovanni with a new Crypto-Pokémon.
When does the event take place? The event Stolen Treasures starts on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 12:00 AM. The event will end on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
What does the event bring? In the event, Knattox will find its way into the game. The Pokémon from the 9th generation with the types Steel and Poison has an evolution, Knattatox, which will also be unlocked in the game. Knattox will hatch from 12-km eggs starting from the event.
With the event, Giovanni will once again be battleable in the game. If you defeat him, you will have the chance to catch a Crypto-Kyogre. Additionally, you will again have the opportunity to forget the charged attack Frustration by using a charged TM. This will give you stronger Pokémon than redeeming Crypto-Pokémon.
Crypto-Ho-Oh will again be available in the game during the event. You can defeat this Pokémon in Crypto-Raids and for the first time capture it in its shiny form. The number of Rocket Balloons and Rocket Grunts at PokéStops will also be increased.
All further information about the event will be listed here for you.
Here you can see the trailer for the current season Timeless Travels.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
Rotation of Grunt Pokémon, Raids, and Field Research
What Pokémon will be there in the event? The following Pokémon are waiting in the event to be caught by you.
From Giovanni
Crypto-Kyogre
In Crypto-Raids 1*-Raids
Crypto-Alolan Sandshrew
Crypto-Kravitz *
Crypto-Tannza *
Crypto-Glibunkel
3*-Raids
Crypto-Scyther *
Crypto-Pansear
Crypto-Golbit
5*-Raids
Crypto-Ho-Oh * (debuting from January 27, 2024 at 6:00 AM until January 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM)
What rewards will there be in Field Research? If you complete Field Research during the event, you can receive Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. Additionally, there are encounters with these Pokémon.
Rettan *
Zubat *
Smogon *
Paldea-Felino *
Hisui-Baldorfish
Fiffyen *
Zobiris *
Glibunkel *
Zurrokex *
Garstella
Knirfish
Micrick
The Pokémon marked with * may appear in their Shiny form.
What else will there be in the event? During the events, you will also have the opportunity to participate in showcases with event Pokémon. Additionally, there will be a paid limited research and event bundles available.
What do you think of the upcoming event? Are you looking forward to it and will you participate? If so, what is your personal highlight of the event? Let us know and feel free to write it in the comments. We have also listed more events in January 2024 in Pokémon GO for you.
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A player uses the icy temperatures of winter to cool his hardware. The reactions from the community could not be more different. Some find the idea funny, while others consider it a really bad idea.
The player posted several pictures on reddit and explained that he had placed his gaming PC outside in the cold air of frigid Wisconsin.
He placed his computer on a small table to keep it from coming into contact with the wet snow.
He removed the side panel to allow the cold air to blow into the PC. At the time of the pictures, he was experiencing temperatures of -4 °C.
Although he does not mention his hardware configuration, he likely only has AMD hardware installed: The CPU cooler is the standard cooler from AMD and the graphics card is from XFX, which only produces AMD graphics cards.
The results are, by the way, impressive if the values he states are correct: “I saw about a 30 °C to 40 °C drop in temperature for the GPU and CPU under load.”
Nevertheless, the entire action causes a lot of head-shaking among users. Many believe that he could permanently damage his hardware. For example, someone comments under the thread: “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve seen so far this year.”
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Humidity only becomes a problem when the PC is back in the apartment
How dangerous is this for the hardware? The main criticism of the situation presented is that water could condense in the computer and thereby damage the hardware in the long term.
However, condensation should be almost impossible here because water condenses on objects that are much colder than the air and not vice versa. In the case of the gaming PC, the air is always likely to be colder than the gaming PC. Some even speculate that the air inside the PC outdoors must be drier than it would be if the PC were indoors.
Additionally, cold air can carry much less moisture than warm air. Cold air becomes completely saturated with fewer water molecules than warm or hot air. And as soon as the saturation point of the air is reached, condensation occurs.
How did it end up? The player explained that he eventually brought his PC back inside. Here, moisture actually collected because warm, humid air meets a cold computer. And moisture forms immediately here. You can observe this in winter when moisture forms on windows.
For this reason, the owner first had to clean his gaming PC and remove the moisture:
It was damn humid when I came back inside. I let it warm up under a fan and removed all the condensation before I turned it back on. Luckily, the air is so dry that it evaporates quickly.
If he hadn’t done that, he probably would have damaged the hardware with a short circuit.
By the way, we would strongly advise you against placing your expensive hardware in the current cold and snow. Especially when it is snowing, moisture can get inside your PC. And there are easier ways to cool your PC without putting your expensive hardware at risk.
Other users have also come up with the idea of cooling their hardware with cold air. One particularly ingenious idea was to simply place the PC on the balcony in the icy air. But this “solution” is being heavily debated:
Trymacs is one of the most famous streamers on Twitch. He has just picked up his new luxury car and revealed that he almost canceled it.
What kind of car is it? Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler stated that for the last few years he has been driving a VW e-up! and a rental scooter. Now the influencer has bought a very special car.
The streamer recently released a video on YouTube, where he picked up his new Porsche 911 GT3. The car already costs €190,000 in its standard version. However, Trymacs equipped his car with all sorts of other features. He himself says in the video that he “[…] could probably sell it immediately for €260 [thousand].”
Trymacs is currently also a participant in 7 vs. Wild. One of the other participants in the 3rd season is Twitch streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossalla. You can see more about him in our video.
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Trymacs will drive the car only rarely
When does Trymacs want to drive the car? In his video, Trymacs explains that he wants to drive the car only for special occasions. He had previously had a Porsche Taycan, which he stated he had leased for €3,600 per month. He had not used it for months and therefore returned it.
The new Porsche 911 GT3 is supposed to hold its value longer, according to Trymacs. Trymacs’ special equipment and especially the exclusive color make the car extra expensive.
Why did the purchase almost fail because of the color? The color plays a crucial role for Trymacs when it comes to buying a car. The streamer revealed in the video that the luxury car was already hard to obtain due to delivery issues and Corona, but his special color made it even more difficult.
I won’t take the car. I will only take the car in that color.
Trymacs and the Porsche employee reached their limits during this process. The employee apparently pointed out to Trymacs that it would probably not be possible to buy the car in the desired color. Trymacs apparently remained stubborn and insisted on his color. This delayed the car purchase process for a full two years.
This is the color of Trymacs’ car.
What color is Trymacs’ car? Trymacs’ car has a special shade of blue. The color is called Gulf Blue and is not one of the colors that can be configured as a standard option. In addition to the special color, the streamer also chose extra headlights and special rims.
The community has been overwhelmingly positive about Trymacs’ car. In the YouTube comments, both fans and other YouTubers are happy for him about the purchase.
YouTube colleague Felix von der Laden writes: “Very, very strong choice, congratulations!”
The user @J0JO10 writes: Seller: “What should the car look like? Trymacs: Do you know Sally from Cars? Very wild, congratulations!”
What do you think of Trymacs’ car purchase? The streamer is a participant in the current season of 7 vs. Wild. There he is competing alongside his streamer colleague Rumathra. The series is currently running on YouTube, and in this context, the team is currently making headlines. The two found a place they should not have discovered.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is one of the most anticipated games on Steam, but now the developers have delayed the release again.
When is the new release? S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has pushed the release date from March 30, 2024, to September 5, 2024.
Previously, the release of the shooter had already been postponed several times.
Why was the release postponed? As the developers stated in a message on X.com (formerly Twitter), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 currently does not meet the technical standards that the studio and the fans expect from the survival shooter. The team therefore wants to take a little more time.
This does not change the fact that we were still witnessing a certain number of technical shortcomings at the beginning of this year, which keep S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 below the expected standards for the final experience that our fans are waiting for.
Although there is absolutely no way to make another delay sound less grim, we have decided to clearly state our reasons for postponing the game in favor of another round of polishing.
What is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2? It is the sequel to the famous survival shooter from 2007. You are back in Chernobyl, where several years prior an atomic catastrophe occurred, creating strange anomalies.
Since the catastrophe, the flora and fauna have mutated and the city of Pripyat is an absolute military exclusion zone, where you will encounter bandits and nasty figures. This is all accompanied by a grim, eerie atmosphere.
What to expect in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is shown in the trailer:
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl: “Come to Me”, the official trailer
In addition to the shooter gameplay, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will also feature survival elements. You have to pay attention to your hunger and sleep, take care of injuries, and protect yourself from radioactive radiation.
Although the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been pushed back a bit, the title remains a game to keep an eye on in 2024. For us, it still counts among the 10 most promising shooters on Steam.
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In Pokémon GO, there will be plenty of raids in January 2024 where you can encounter legendary bosses like Schabelle, Boreos, Voltolos, and Demeteros. We at MeinMMO will show you all the upcoming raid hours and raid bosses at a glance.
What are these raids? Every month, the legendary bosses and bosses in the Mega Raids of Pokémon GO change. Many of the bosses are linked to events starting in the next few weeks. So, some exciting raids await you.
Here, we summarize which bosses you will find in the Level 5 raids and Mega Raids in January 2024. Also, the overview of all raid hours.
Raid Hours and Raid Bosses in January 2024
When do the raid hours take place? Every Wednesday, there is a fixed time from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. In many gyms, you will find special Level 5 raids during this time.
Date
Raid Boss
January 3
Masskito (America and Greenland) Voltriant (Asia-Pacific) Schabelle (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India)
All Raid Boss Changes and Mega Raids in January 2024
The raid bosses remain active in the game for a set period and can also be challenged, defeated, and caught outside of raid hours. They usually change at the specified dates at 10:00 AM local time. During the following periods, you will find the Level 5 and Mega bosses in Pokémon GO:
Date
Raid Boss
January 1 to January 10
5 raids with Masskito (America and Greenland)
January 1 to January 10
5 raids with Voltriant (Asia-Pacific)
January 1 to January 10
5 raids with Schabelle (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India)
What is special? In January, Niantic is bringing back Masskito, Voltriant, and Schabelle, but they will only appear in the respective regions. However, you can still battle them with remote raids and then catch them. So, choose friends from around the world to increase your chances.
But in the coming weeks, the game still has much more content to offer you, with participation worth it. Theme events, spotlight hours, a raid day, and crypto raids.
All events in January 2024 can be found at MeinMMO. Do you already have a favorite among all the bosses that you want to catch multiple times? Share your ideas with us in the comments here.
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World of Warcraft has been expanded with patch 10.2.5. We will tell you what has changed – and what you should still take care of today.
The latest patch of World of Warcraft is live. The update 10.2.5 “Seed of Renewal” is a small patch, but it brings some new content and should entertain at least for a while. This includes many improvements to the game, some fresh story quests, and especially dragon riding in (almost) the entire game world.
The most important points at a glance:
The Horde and Alliance can help the Worgen in retaking Gilneas.
There are epilogue quests related to the Dragon Isles with plenty of “Stay a while and listen” events.
Dragon riding is unlocked throughout the entire game world.
Bel’ameth, the new capital of the night elves, is now inhabited, and there are some treasures to discover.
The new event “Archives of Azeroth” occurs hourly and brings a new reputation faction along with plenty of cosmetic rewards.
The Dragonflight dungeons can now be visited on normal difficulty with NPC companions.
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WoW: Patch 10.2.5 – Release trailer for the Seed of Renewal
Patch 10.2.5: Seed of Renewal – All Highlights
Patch 10.2.5 is just a small “x.5” patch, but there are still some new contents with many rewards. No new season starts yet, and changes to character power are minimal, but collectors and transmog fans should find plenty to enjoy.
Basically, nothing in this patch is truly “mandatory” – you can decide for yourself what content you want to check out and where you would like to accumulate rewards. However, if you want to see everything important, you should tackle the following points this week:
Archives of Azeroth
One of the larger features is the “Archives of Azeroth”, a PvE event that takes place hourly at half past each hour (9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, etc.) in the Azure Mountains. The event is reminiscent of time anomalies but scales better with the number of characters. This means that even if you participate alone, you can complete it at the highest level and claim the maximum rewards.
Exciting transmog sets, a few small story snippets from the past of the Dragon Isles, and a new reputation faction await. All rewards are purely cosmetic.
Retaking Gilneas
The Worgen are reclaiming their city. Whether as a member of the Horde or the Alliance, you can participate in this endeavor. In a questline, you plan and begin the retaking, at the end of which the Worgen will likely possess a kingdom again – but you will better experience the exact outcome of the quest in the game.
As a reward, there is also a really stylish transmog set in the typical noble look of Gilneas. Anyone looking for a fancy top hat will definitely enjoy this set.
Dragon Riding (almost) Everywhere
Also new is the unlocking of dragon riding in the old areas. Whether you are traveling in Outland, Northrend, Kul’Tiras, or Azeroth – in all areas you can climb onto your dragon as soon as you reach level 60 and have unlocked dragon riding for your account.
The speed is limited to 85% of the maximum speed of the Dragon Isles. However, as the old areas are much smaller than the zones on the Dragon Isles, this should hardly be noticeable. You will still travel through the world much faster than ever in the history of WoW.
The only exceptions are the areas where normal flying is currently not possible. So, for example, Quel’Thalas (Silvermoon, Immersang Forest, Ghostlands) and also starting areas of the Draenei as well as some other areas where flying is not allowed.
Epilogue Quests to Conclude the Story
A short questline concludes the events on the Dragon Isles. You have the opportunity to talk to the Aspects once more and also visit Bel’ameth, the new capital of the Elves. Most characters reflect on the incidents with the incarnations and the Emerald Dream.
If you are interested in the story and want to see some new dialogues, you should click on the various NPCs. Often you can select the dialogue option “Stay a while and listen”. This will initiate a small event where important characters discuss, and you gain a bit more insight into their personalities.
Observant heroes may also find a dialogue with the Alliance that indicates that King Anduin has been seen “somewhere in Kalimdor”. This is a clear hint towards the cinematic that heralds “The War Within”.
Dungeons with NPCs
A feature that will be particularly interesting for “casual” players is the option to tackle the normal dungeons of Dragonflight with NPCs. You can either take a full party of 4 NPCs or mix it up by taking 1 to 3 friends.
You can choose whether the NPCs lead the charge – pulling and starting fights – or if you want to take charge yourself.
This option is especially suitable for players who enjoy experiencing dungeons at their own pace or do not want to engage with other players right now.
The feature will also be particularly interesting in “The War Within” since it is expected to be active from the launch of the expansion.
What else is changing? Apart from the major features, there are several small but nice changes that we will briefly cover here:
Dracthyr can now use their racial ability like dragon riding – there are no more differences.
The Warden transmog set, which was available for completing 12 months in the trading post, is now split into 3 sets. The color-changing set, as well as the green and white sets, are now separate.
The catalyst, where you can convert items into tier set pieces, now receives a charge each week instead of every 2 weeks.
Warlocks, trolls, and draenei have some new customization options for themselves or their companions (demons).
A new dragon riding event will take place in Outland starting on January 18, offering new cosmetic rewards.
The “Love is in the Air” event has been updated with new rewards.
Baldur’s Gate 3 offers you a ton of content that you can discover or miss. However, most of it consists of smaller items or snippets of conversation. But if you don’t engage with a certain old woman in Act 1, you’ll miss out on a whole story. There is no warning for that.
Spoiler Warning: This involves story from Act 1 and Act 3.
What kind of NPC is she?
Aunt Ethel is a “nice” old woman whom you can first meet in the Tiefling camp. There she “helps” you, but it quickly turns out to be a scam.
However, the entire questline surrounding Ethel is optional. You never have to encounter her again if you don’t want to.
What does Ethel do in Act 1? Actually, the hag invites you to her hut in the woods – which quickly reveals itself to be a witch’s house in a stinky swamp when you arrive or succeed on a relevant check.
If you follow her quest, you discover that Ethel has made a deal with a young, pregnant woman. She wants to bring back the dead husband and demands the unborn baby as payment.
You then have the opportunity to prevent this deal. Hags are rarely fair. This leads to a fight that is so infamous, that some players prepare for hours. However, Ethel does not disappear completely but reappears later.
The fight against Ethel can be exhausting. Have you misallocated your skills? Here’s how to reset your character:
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Those who let Ethel do her thing will miss her in Act 3
As a hag, Ethel is quite difficult to kill. She doesn’t just die when you finish her off. First, you need to destroy certain plants in her lair; otherwise, she simply revives. You won’t discover this until Act 3.
There, you’ll meet Ethel again with a long questline and many NPCs who have been betrayed by the witch. All this escalates into an epic adventure that will keep you busy for quite some time – depending on your play style, easily between 5 and 10 hours.
A player on Reddit has discovered, however, that if you let Ethel do her thing, you will never meet her again. If you do not visit her in Act 1, she also never appears again in Act 3. An entire area beneath the tavern, which would otherwise be Ethel’s new hideout, simply does not exist. It actually does not exist.
Even some of the NPCs you would meet during the quest suddenly become completely normal. In fact, they are doppelgängers while the originals are being held captive.
This also makes sense, as Ethel has no reason to leave her swamp. There are enough lost souls there who are desperate enough to ask the hag for help, even if they know it likely won’t end well for them.
In general, it is better to get rid of Ethel. After all, not only is the questline exciting and exceptionally well told, but you also save a few virtual lives. And there’s good loot to be had as well. Plus, you miss out on special content that only the hag can offer: She insults every character personally!
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Errors are human, they say – and the production team of the anime of One Piece is no exception. Toei Animation made a funny mistake in Episode 238 that has now caught a fan’s attention. MeinMMO also watched the episode on Crunchyroll and can confirm that the mishap is still present in the anime.
What kind of mistake is it? The error occurs in Episode 238, which first aired on television in July 2005. The victim is chief craftsman Pauly, the master of ship outfitting and mast construction in Water Seven. In one scene, he approaches Luffy to speak to him, but his face does not show what one would expect.
Suddenly, only his beard is present on his face, and his mouth is located above his belt. The mouth continues to speak at his belly, as if it were located on his face. If you want to watch the scene within the episode, you need to fast forward to about 20:28 minutes.
You can view the quirky scene in the reddit post by EnnaOjala:
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How can such a thing happen? A user suspects that the mouth was on a different level than Pauly’s body. The production team may have decided to move Pauly a little higher so he would be better in the shot – in the process, his mouth was probably forgotten.
In retrospect, it seems that it was overlooked that the mouth is no longer on the face. However, since this is not too dramatic of a mistake, the production team did not correct it. This way, we can still amuse ourselves with the error today.
What do fans think about it? In the comments, many fans are amused by the mistake. Especially the fact that the mouth is now near Pauly’s “best part” leads to many remarks.
A German user named Sossenmeister writes that he would use the term “ventriloquist” for Pauly since the mouth is now on his belly. Another user named Punk_Mango mocks that it might be a new ability.
Other users write:
Brilliant_Knee_7542: “Nice observation haki.”
fatduckling153: “How clever of you to notice that.”
mortzion: “That explains Luffy’s face at the end.”
Some users also recall another character from Jujutsu Kaisen. For spoiler reasons, we won’t go into detail about which character it is. But he also has a second mouth on his belly.
The best counters against Voltolos in its Therian form at Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat Voltolos in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Voltolos? Voltolos comes from the fifth generation of Pokémon and is an Electric and Flying type. Along with Boreos and Demeteros, it forms the “Forces of Nature.” You will regularly encounter it in level 5 raids.
When is Voltolos in Pokémon GO? You can find it from January 17, 2024, to January 24, 2024, in the 5-star raids of Pokémon GO. Here we show you the best counters against Voltolos (Therian) and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Voltolos in raids with these counters
Mega-Diancie with Stone Edge and Rock Slide
Mega-Aerodactyl with Stone Edge and Rock Slide
Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Shadow Rhyhornior with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
Mega-Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Shadow Snibunna with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Ancient Power
Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Mega-Gardevoir with Confusion and Triple Axel
Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Primal Kyogre with Cascade and Blizzard
Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Espurridone with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Galarian Frosmoth with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Mega-Krookodile with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Demeteros with Stone Edge and Rock Slide
Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Weaknesses of Voltolos: This Pokémon is an Electric and Flying type and has weaknesses to Rock and Ice. Therefore, focus on attacks and Pokémon of those types in raids to defeat Voltolos.
Is there Shiny Voltolos (Therian form)? You can find and catch Shiny Voltolos in its Therian form in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you might find the Shiny right after a raid.
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have already reached a fairly high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can fight Voltolos in its Therian form with just two players. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should opt for more trainers.
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It occurs time and again that players are banned in various games, even though they have done nothing wrong. A player from Legion TD 2 also believed he was innocent, but was quickly brought back to reality, and the community celebrates it.
Why did the player complain? A player wrote about his ban in the multiplayer tower defense game Legion TD 2 in his negative review on Steam and claimed that he was innocent.
He himself writes:
You get reported for pushing workers and not disabling auto-send in an auto-chill mode, which makes no sense. Then you get suspended for said reports. Imagine suspending a player for auto-sending in an auto-send mode.
The developers of the game read the negative review and did not want to let the player’s statements go unanswered. The interaction made its way to Reddit, and the community is amused.
Streamers on Twitch also repeatedly struggle with bans:
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Developers respond to the review and are celebrated for it
How did the developers react? The player’s negative review is now circulating on Reddit, as the developers did not refrain from responding to the player’s claims – and this reaction from the developers is generating excitement among many users.
In their response on January 16, 2024, the developers write:
Hi […] I looked into your account and you have been:
banned 4 times for leaving games
banned 3 times in chat for toxicity
banned 0 times for being reported or pushing workers or not disabling auto-send
Following that, the developers quoted some insulting statements made by the player in a game a few days earlier before he left the game before the match ended.
Finally, the developers politely pointed out to him that he could avoid being banned from games if he simply did not leave games and that his ban had nothing to do with any reports.
How is this received by the community? On Reddit, the developers’ response is now being celebrated. The user “Nimchy” writes, for example, that this is the most professional way someone can say: “Stop the nonsense.” Many users seem to agree with this opinion, as the comment received 2,800 upvotes.
In another comment, user rW0HgFyxoJhYka writes that it is nice to see that toxic players are finally being held accountable.
User Punkreas33 writes: “I wish more developers would respond to useless reviews like this.” However, he receives a reply from user Tethim that this would be a waste of time and money in 99% of cases and that one should simply ignore such things and move on.
ARK: Survival Ascended will soon receive 2 maps and a new dino, and even the mod community will have something to celebrate.
What did fans expect at release? With ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA), Studio Wildcard released a revised version of their successful title ARK: Survival Evolved (ASE) on Steam in October 2023 and shortly thereafter on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
However, it was clear weeks before the release of the UE5 remake that the dino adventure would not start with nearly as much content as players had available in the predecessor. Shortly after the first announcement of the remake, there was criticism that players in ASA would not have access to maps they had already purchased for ASE.
Now the developers have shared for the first time a target date for when the “new” maps will be added. The first map that fans would have liked to have at release will come with a new dino as early as February.
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ARK: Survival Ascended is revealed for the first time in the trailer
February brings The Center and a feathered raptor
What content has ASA announced? ASA is set to receive a content update in February. The map “The Center” will be added along with a new dino.
The new dino is the Gigantoraptor, a significantly larger and feathered raptor species that will turn the food chain of The Center upside down.
Additionally, ASA is set to receive a comprehensive update for the Dev Kit by the end of January, allowing modders to develop their works for the survival game. The update is expected to greatly improve and enhance the creation of mods with new possibilities.
In the accompanying blog post from the developers, it is stated that with the new Dev Kit, it is not only possible to create mods but also “entire Unreal Engine games that are available in ASA.” An example mentioned is a PvP arena where Tek-Rexes could fight against Spinos.
What comes after The Center? On the first of April, ASA is set to receive the desert map “Scorched Earth,” also featuring a new dino: the Fasolasuchus.
Additionally, with the release of Scorched Earth, new structures for customizing your base are expected to appear, designed in a Western style.
This will be complemented by a DLC named “Frontier Adventure Pack,” which will provide new content related to the desert theme of the map. The developers mention the possibility of laying tracks and allowing trains to run through the relentless desert as an example.
The German YouTuber Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe is one of the most well-known figures in the German scene. Now he wants to cut back on his activity on the video platform YouTube. Instead, he is moving to Twitch and says: There he will be seen almost daily, with significantly more content.
This is what HandOfBlood is saying now:
In a new video on YouTube, HandOfBlood explains briefly: “No more of that!”
He now wants to produce fewer videos, as it’s no longer fun for him, stresses him out, and isn’t really worth it anymore.
Just like his colleague Kalle, with whom HandOfBlood has been working for a long time, the YouTuber is now moving to Twitch. He will be seen there starting January 17: 4 days a week, 8 hours a day, and more often if he feels like it.
This is what happens with the videos: HandOfBlood’s channels will not necessarily decrease but will be fueled differently. The YouTuber explains that on the second channel HandOfUncut there will now be excerpts from the stream.
The videos there are supposed to be more current. HandOfBlood also promises a higher quality because there is simply more selection of content from which the videos can be cut.
The main channel “HandOfBlood” will still be updated once a month with formats like “3 shabby games” or “Männo”. Other than that, there should only be videos that are thematically related to the stream – for example, commented gameplay of a run in Dark Souls.
The largely unknown third channel “HandOfTrash” is also expected to be regularly supplied with daily reactions. The YouTuber may explain more about this later in a stream.
HandOfBlood, or Hänno, was especially known for his elaborate productions:
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Lord of the Rings: Gollum received poorly – HandOfBlood plays it anyway, puts in a lot of effort, even plays in cosplay
“To put it simply: I will be a daily streamer”
HandOfBlood is primarily known for exceptionally elaborate productions. He often takes on roles and costumes that are specially made for such videos. Highlights include, for example, a self-built tank in which he plays World of Tanks.
The now probably most famous role of the YouTuber is “President Knabe”, in which HandOfBlood even shows considerable acting talent. As president, he primarily drives his LoL team Eintracht Spandau forward.
HandOfBlood explains in the video that he now lacks the passion for such videos – an essential part of creative work. He would rather just play games, deliver live jokes that feel more natural, and “get worn out”.
The videos have already been at a point for a while where there was hardly any room for change and self-realization. Only optimization has been possible.
Additionally, it’s important to continue pushing Eintracht Spandau forward. The team has been a focal point for HandOfBlood for some time now and is more than just a LoL team with a unique approach. Just shortly before the Twitch announcement, the team announced that they want to now pursue real sports, with the support of a German soccer star.
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Sonys PS5 Slim has lost some weight and size compared to its predecessor. However, that’s not enough for a tech YouTuber. He has now built the first portable PS5 with an integrated 4K screen in tablet format.
Sony recently introduced the portable PS Portal. However, the device only streams the screen content of the larger PS5 and is not a dedicated mobile gaming console.
A YouTuber has now taken on this issue and built a fully portable PS5: Tablet Edition from a PS5 Slim.
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Check out the video of the new slim model of the PS5
DIY YouTuber turns PS5 Slim into a mobile Tablet Edition
What kind of console is this? YouTuber Matt from the channel DIY Perks took the new PS5 Slim and turned it into a mobile gaming console. This was made possible by a smaller motherboard that Sony uses in the latest PS5 model.
To realize his PS5: Tablet Edition, Matt had to design his own housing. With an integrated 4K screen and an external power supply, nothing stands in the way of a mobile gaming experience, provided the battery of the controller used lasts.
How did the YouTuber proceed? For his project, the YouTuber completely disassembled an existing PS5 Slim. He shows that Sony uses a smaller motherboard along with a compact cooling solution in the PS5 Slim.
Despite the smaller dimensions of the new heatsink, Matt opts for a further reduced version for his tablet edition. He utilizes a completely new construction made of copper with smaller fans, which he adjusts to his needs.
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Matt shows the PS5: Tablet Edition on his YouTube channel DIY Perks
What was the biggest challenge? In an initial test, the YouTuber checks the efficiency of his cooling construction. As planned, the heat is transferred from the heatsink to the fans. However, this is not sufficient, and the console displays a warning message.
With these new findings, he expands his construction with an additional heatsink. He also replaces the fans with models that can blow air in two directions. His plan succeeds, and to his surprise, the noise level decreases.
What other problems were there? To make the gaming console completely portable, the screen had to be fully integrated into the casing. Therefore, he tested the interaction with the LCD screen from a notebook. The result was unsatisfactory.
With a 4K OLED screen from a broken laptop, Matt achieved significantly better results. Image quality and black levels were much better in this model. So far, only the PS9 in a futuristic trailer from 1999 has come without a screen.
For good sound output, he used mini-format speakers and a subwoofer. He replaced the original internal power supply of the PS5 Slim with an external solution. He made the connecting cable himself as it needed to be as flexible as possible for portable use.
Is the project successful? Definitely yes. His PS5: Tablet Edition is truly impressive. As a requirement for mobile gaming with the console, all you need is a power source for the power supply. A Wi-Fi connection is only necessary for games that require online services.
With an additional stand, the gaming console can be set up anywhere. Compared to portable consoles that can only be used alone due to their design, the YouTuber’s PS5: Tablet Edition offers real added value through shared mobile gaming with multiple controllers.
Blizzard has finally revealed the features of Season 3 in Diablo 4. MyMMO summarizes the most important content for you.
What’s new:
On January 16, Blizzard released a new trailer for Season 3, revealing the theme and name: the Season of Constructs. The start date has been confirmed again: Season 3 starts on January 23, exactly at 7:00 PM German time.
The core mechanic of the season will apparently be an NPC companion called “Seneschall.” The questline of the season starts in Kehjistan and you have the “Gate Hall” beneath the city as your new base.
Here are the highlights of Season 3: The Seneschall is the main feature of Season 3. This mechanical companion can be customized to tank or deal damage for you. You also determine with runes what the artifact can do.
Additionally, you insert stones into the Seneschall:
2 guiding stones determine how your companion behaves – for example, whether it reacts with defense or ambushes enemies.
6 tuning stones act as “runes” or affixes that change or enhance abilities.
In total, there are 12 guiding stones and 27 tuning stones.
Dungeons come as a new dungeon type that is equipped with many traps. Here you need to exchange a new currency, pearls of protection, for “Zoltun’s protection.” You receive pearls from the new construct enemies. A stack of Zoltun’s protection disappears whenever you spring a trap.
If you manage to defeat the final boss and have some stacks left, you will receive wire-woven chests as a reward. These have an increased chance for legendary items. From World Tier 3 onwards, there are also nightmare dungeons to explore.
Here you can see the new trailer for Season 3:
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Diablo 4: The Announcement Trailer for Season 3
Campfire Chat on January 18 explains all features in detail
The promised leaderboards are set to appear later in Season 3. Additionally, there will be weekly rotating dungeons with fixed layouts where you can compete with others. There will also be some quality improvements, such as:
Movement with WASD instead of only using the mouse or controller
an additional loot chest that you can purchase (most likely and hopefully for gold)
Improvements to respec skills, the UI for trading gold, and increased drop rates for summoning items
Additionally, a long-standing criticism will finally be addressed: Hell floods will be permanently active. There will only be a 5-minute break between two floods, so you won’t have to time your free time around a spawn.
Further details about Season 3 will be explained by the developers during the Campfire Chat on January 18 at 6:00 PM on YouTube and Twitch. There will also be answers to questions from the community.
The season is expected to last for 3 months, so it will run until the end of April. During the season, a new feature is likely to be introduced: ray tracing, which is supposed to improve graphics, is set to be released in March. Players are not entirely sure if Diablo 4 actually needs better graphics right now.
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Frostpunk 2 is an apocalyptic city-building game where players are responsible for the survival of a city. To do this, difficult decisions must be made. The predecessor, Frostpunk, is rated 92% positive on Steam. A gameplay trailer showcases the game’s grim atmosphere.
What kind of game is this? Frostpunk 2 is the sequel to the dark city-building game from 11 bit studios. While in the first part you were responsible for the survival of a small group of people, you now guide, 30 years later, in the role of the magistrate, the fate of a growing metropolis.
In doing so, you have one goal that you should never lose sight of: the city must not fall. Even if sometimes you have to make difficult decisions to achieve this.
Frostpunk 2 was announced in 2021 and is set to be released in the first half of 2024. According to a press release, it will be available on day one in the PC Game Pass and will also be playable in the Xbox Game Pass with the Xbox launch. With the first gameplay trailer, the developers now present initial impressions of the game.
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Frostpunk 2 creates goosebumps with new trailer
Trailer gives chills and stress
What kind of trailer is this? The first full gameplay trailer for Frostpunk 2 impresses with a dark, almost suffocating atmosphere. Almost prayer-like, the inhabitants present their concerns to the magistrate, but the mood quickly shifts.
Because the magistrate cannot please everyone, and the despair of the citizens, when there is not enough work and food for all, can quickly turn into anger. Thus, the trailer ends with a burning city.
The pressure the player will be under is already evident in the trailer – and it seems to be resonating well with fans. About an hour after its release, the trailer has over 6,000 likes with only 5,400 views (as of 16:35, via YouTube). While there may be a technical explanation for this, potential players are also showing positive sentiments in the comments:
theherald1734: “I always get chills when people scream and plead for their needs. I hope it has the same dark, dystopian feel as Frostpunk 1.”
vrad1shr6: “The transition from a dark gray menu to a milky gray is a very good idea. I hope the project releases soon.”
jasondarkman6541: “I already feel stressed just watching the trailer. I can’t wait to experience real stress in the game.”
A new role-playing game on Steam challenges your luck. Why you definitely shouldn’t miss Sovereign Syndicate, we’ll show you here on MeinMMO.
What kind of game is this? Sovereign Syndicate is a new role-playing game on Steam that throws you into a Victorian London to track down a mysterious cult.
Since January 15, 2024, you can download the game on Steam. The first 23 reviews have already given the game a 100% positive rating, so Sovereign Syndicate should at least be worth a first look.
The game is developed by Crimson Herring Studios, and as the developers themselves say under the trailer (via YouTube), the RPG hit Disco Elysium was an inspiration for the team:
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New RPG Sovereign Syndicate challenges your tarot luck
What to expect in Sovereign Syndicate: In the new steampunk role-playing game, it’s primarily about exploring, understanding, and uncovering London, its inhabitants, and its secrets. There won’t be any combat, which doesn’t mean you can just click through this RPG easily.
Instead, some interesting features will ensure that Sovereign Syndicate could become an exciting gaming experience for you:
You choose one of three possible characters. Each character experiences their own story, which is interwoven with the others.
The characters have different abilities that you need to develop further. The abilities you use frequently will continue to develop. However, abilities that you neglect will also deteriorate accordingly.
NPCs respond to your characters, your gender, your origin, and your words. So you need to think carefully, use your abilities correctly, and adapt your character if you want to achieve the right results.
In addition, there is the tarot card system: Tarot cards also determine the success of your actions and dialogues – similar to how the dice work in Baldur’s Gate 3.
You can also expand your tarot card deck and customize it to fit your character and playstyle.
The game is played from an isometric perspective. As the trailer shows, the art style fits wonderfully with the steampunk setting and effectively conveys the feeling of a Victorian London where wealth, poverty, intrigue, and secrets are closely intertwined.
The game promises you a large open world to explore in order to uncover new information. You visit dark alleys, the London docklands, brothels, and opium dens.
Depending on how you play and which character you have chosen, the game offers 20 different scenarios and definitely has a certain replay value.
Season 23 in Destiny 2 brings not only new content but also the return of the familiar house cats from the Dreaming City. In this guide, we will show you how to find the 14 hidden locations of the star cats and a bonus cat in the Season of Wishes, and what you will get for it.
We updated this article on January 16 and added the last star cat. With this, you can currently find all 14 star cats, and there is even an extra cat!
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What’s the deal with the cats? As early as 2018, mysterious Egyptian-looking cat statues roamed the Dreaming City, to which the Guardians could reveal a small gift that has a slight scent of mint.
At that time, there was speculation about what and why cats were so present in the Dreaming City. There were some ideas from the community.
For example, it is said that the body temperature of the Awoken is responsible for the many cats in their vicinity. This is higher than that of humans, so they feel more comfortable around them.
Another theory was that cats are as cold and emotionless beings as Queen Mara Sov. For both, humans are often just a means to an end, which they cleverly use to their advantage.
The third theory was based on the fact that in 2018, there were cat statues that made a connection to the Egyptian goddess Bastet. Since cats tend to be affectionate and protect their young, Bastet was considered the good mother. So, she is what Mara is for her people.
However, this mystery has not been resolved yet. In Season 23, the interdimensional kittens are back. There are a total of 14, and they are purring through the various seasonal activities, where you can once again reveal a small immaterial gift to them.
Here on MeinMMO, you’ll learn how to find the paw-licking cats and what you get for your efforts.
In the trailer for Season 23, you can see what task the Guardians are currently supposed to complete:
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Destiny 2: Season 23 sends the Guardians for a Last Wish to the Dragon’s Lair
Here’s how you can gift the star cats in Season 23
All kittens have already been revealed: For Triumph hunters and attentive collectors, the star cats in Destiny 2 are perfect. They are hidden in various places, and you have to look closely to discover them. If you find one, you can reveal a small gift. In return, the cat will give you some rewards before it disappears.
How many cats are there to find? In total, 14 star cats are hidden. There’s also an extra cat. The further you progress in the Season of Wishes, the more cats become available. We have added all locations in this article in the order of the Triumphs.
If you prefer to search for them yourself but don’t know where to start, you can find hints in the game about the locations. Click on “Rituals” and then on “Secrets” under “Season of Wishes” in the Triumphs.
Here you get tips on where to search.
Star Cat 1: Garden of Riches
Star Cat number 1 hides well. It only appears in the area of the Garden of Riches. Either in a passage called “Polysemy” from Riven’s Hideout or in “The Twisting”. You might need to make a few runs until the right area appears.
If you hit the mark, orient yourself to the back part of the area. The cat will then be somewhat hidden behind a stone, to the left of the staircase in front of the portal.
In the video by Esoterik, you can see the exact location of the cat:
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The second star cat is easy to find. It sits in the Blind Spring in the Dreaming City and scratches at the big door there. It’s best to collect it when the Spring is not active, but it can also be done while passing by.
Here you find the star cat in the Blind Spring
Star Cat 3: Temple of the Queen’s Wrath
The kitty is hidden again in a seasonal activity, namely in the Temple of the Queen’s Wrath. If you should have missed the area, it’s not a problem. You can also find it in “The Twisting” and “Riven’s Hideout”.
Fight your way through the first section there and activate the three plates. In the temple, you must then kill the boss and light the three torches. Once you have done all that, go through the arches on the right side of the room and turn to the right. The star cat can then be found at the other end in a small nook hidden behind a pillar.
If you can’t find the way to the cats, you can also watch this video. Esoterik is a true cat expert and knows where all the kittens are lurking.
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House cat number 4 can be found in the Lost Sector Star Light Chamber. To do this, you must find and unlock the Lost Sector in the Dreaming City. After that, you can play up to the boss room and find the star cat in the middle of the room on a small table. It is calculating gravity there.
Star Cat 5: Coast of Lost Wishes
Star Cat number 5 is also found in a Lost Sector. Land at the Divalian Mist point in the Dreaming City. Then turn around and look for the entrance to the Lost Sector.
The kitty is then directly on a rock to the right of the sector boss’s loot chest, admiring your spheres.
The star cat in the zone “Coast of Lost Wishes”
Star Cat 6: Aphel’s Rest
For the kitty in the Lost Sector Aphel’s Rest, you have to go to the shore in the Dreaming City. It sits there in a bowl. So again, cross through the Lost Sector, defeat the boss, and then check the large bowl behind the chest. There, the sweet thing is licking its hairy paws.
The kitty in Aphel’s Rest sits in a bowl.
Star Cat 7: Crunching Chamber
The cat in the week of the Eruption event is an Aesthete, as it enjoys looking at art in the Crunching Chamber. Which activity you start to find it doesn’t matter. You can play both The Twisting and Riven’s Hideout.
Once you arrive in the Crunching Chamber and have defeated the enemies, look for the small table to the side. There it meows inconspicuously next to one of the cat statues made of stone.
Here you find the cat. It sits in the “Crunching Chamber”
Star Cat 8: The Plunderer’s Prayer
For this cuddly cat, you have to search outside of reality. To find it, you can either start the mission “Praeteritio” or “Riven’s Hideout”. It’s important that you pay attention to the area “The Plunderer’s Prayer” with the large archway in the middle during the mission. There, the cat sits to the right in front of one of the trees.
Star Cat 9: Cell of the Flatterer
This star cat hides in the Cell of the Flatterer in Riven’s Hideout in the bushes. You have to look closely to spot it. You can play both The Twisting and Riven’s Hideout.
Here you find the cat in “Cell of the Flatterer”
Star Cat 10: Keres Ridge
Another cuddly star kitten wants to be collected. It hides at Keres Ridge in the Dreaming City.
In the video, Esoterik shows you where to correctly find it.
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The last cat to be found in Season 23 enjoys solitude in the Astral Cloister in Riven’s Hideout. This completes your cat army, and you can enjoy the Triumph. However, there is still one more cat.
With this guide, you can find both cats. This video also shows all the other cats again so that you have everything at a glance. However, please note that the cats in Esoterik’s video are not listed here in the correct order.
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This is what you can expect as a reward: Those who discover all 14 star cats will receive the Triumph Familiar House Cats. This rewards you with the exotic ghost shell called Dragon Guardian Shell.
In addition to completing the individual Triumph, you will also still receive some loot from the Dreaming City and 100 reputation rank with Riven.
Have you already discovered the kittens? What do you think of the reward and what do you say to the fact that the star cats are still roaming through the Dreaming City? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
The weekly reset in Destiny 2 is approaching, and this week the Guardians hope that finally the last Starcat will appear. But there are also other things you can accomplish. What they are, MeinMMO will reveal to you.
This is happening this week: We are in week 8 of Season 23, and if you haven’t completed the story quest yet, it is worth staying updated. An NPC has gone missing, and you also need to find the Chamber of Wishes.
Where the Chamber of Wishes is located is still not entirely clear – it could be in both the Dreaming City and the Black Garden. Additionally, after completing the story quest, listen to all audio protocols in the H.E.L.M. to learn more.
Furthermore, Guardians can earn the final catalyst of the exotic bow Wish Ender this week. This will also be part of the seasonal challenge for this week.
Moreover, we hope that this week you can finally complete your title because one Starcat is stubbornly hidden and without it, it is not possible.
With these things, all content of Season 23 is revealed, even though the season of Wishes will last exactly 140 days starting today due to the DLC delay.
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Destiny 2: Season 23 sends the Guardians for a Last Wish to the Dragon’s Lair
Key Information on Activities from January 16 to January 23
Nightfall
Birthplace of Evil, in the Throne World of Savathûn
The Nightfall leads into the Throne World of Savathûn. The Witness has aided Heimiks and his derision minions there in gaining new power, and it is up to the Guardians to put an end to this. So enter the Nightfall and complete the challenge with 100,000 points for top loot.
Earn this week’s Nightfall weapon: The Arc fusion rifle Gambit
Crucible – This is the rotating PvP activity
This week you can play the PvP modes Control, Clash, and Showdown.
Bonus This Week
The Vagabond is stepping up in Gambit and granting you bonus Gambit ranks
Farmable Endgame on a weekly rotation: For all who love the challenge and perfected loot, the so-called Legacy Rotations await you in the endgame. These can be repeated and farmed.
What does “Farmable Endgame” mean in Destiny 2?
Since Season 21, older missions and raids rotate weekly as legacy activities and can be farmed. This means: The active rotation raid, the active rotation dungeon, and the exotic rotation missions can be farmed in the week. You can thus complete the individual encounters multiple times to receive different items and complete your collection. Including any Exotics available in those contents.
The most beautiful raid in Destiny 2 is farmable this week: Last Wish
Weekly Activities
These are the ritual activities of Season 23:
The Circus: Cross the dangerous paths of the Dreaming City each week and uncover the secrets left by Riven.
Protect the Nest: Retrieve the lost eggs from Riven’s enclosure each week via the ley lines to fulfill your part of a dangerous deal.
Storm the Watchtower: Enter the dungeon Ruins of the Warlord and banish the derision and the possessed from the Wish Magic.
Lightfall – Weekly Campaign Mission
“Decline”
Secure the Radial Mast before Calus and his troops reach “the Veil”.
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
Petra Venj is up at the pavilion in the area “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. The curse cycle is starting anew, and Curse Week 1 is active. The 5th Ascendant Challenge is also active.
All Sources for Top Loot in Season 23 of Destiny 2
Every week the activities in Destiny 2 rotate and replenish the loot.
More power level comes automatically: There is no grinding for power level in Season 23 either. The hard power cap in Destiny 2 has remained unchanged at 1,810 for several seasons. So no player is forced to perform at maximum every week but levels up automatically in all activities the artifact level. Even though there are still a few activities where you can benefit from an artifact level +20.
However, if you are currently not at the hard cap of 1,810 yet, we have listed the best sources for top loot here for you.
This top loot will raise your power level up to 1,810:
Complete the subsection on Neomuna while possessing a polysymmetrical shell code.
Weekly Lightfall Campaign Mission on Legendary (+2)
Play “Subsection Reboot” on Neomuna
Complete ritual activities with the Vanguard, in Gambit, or in the Crucible
Hawthorne’s Clan Quest: Award 5 Appreciation Cards to other Guardians (+2 and 7 Upgrade Modules)
Trials of Osiris (+2)
If any additional sources arise by the end of Season 23, we will promptly add them here.
Glitter Dust Highlights in the Eververse
Of course, this week the aesthetic wealth of the Eververse unfolds before the Guardians. For all those who long for a touch of individuality and style and have earned enough glitter dust, Tess has fresh stock ready again. Like this hopefully bug-free vehicle:
The Telesto Sparrow is available in the Eververse and seems to be operational …
This is also available in the Eververse:
Exotic emote “Simon says”
Exotic emote “Dawn of Invention”
Rare emote “Hurry up”
Exotic sparrow “Omen of Saturn”
Exotic ship “Radiant Cabriolet”
Exotic ghost shell “Cabriolet Shell”
Exotic weapon ornament “Corporate Promotion” for the exotic auto rifle “Workhorse”
Exotic weapon ornament “Shiro’s Vigil” for the exotic hand cannon “Not Forgotten”
Ghost projection “Lost Projection”
Shader:
“Luminous Void” (Effect Shader)
“Metropolis Acoustic”
“Luminous Medusa”
“Copper Patina”
“Coal of the North”
“Aposematism”
Teleport Effects:
“Pyramid Arrival”
“Whirling Leaves Arrival”
“Phosphenic Stimulus”
“Tiger Effects”
With the powers of Light behind you and the shadows of Darkness ahead, the only question now is: What story will you write in the coming week in Destiny 2? And what challenges will you take on, what triumphs will you celebrate, and what glitter dust treasures will you secure to further shape your journey? Let us know. And if you are unsure what to do next, feel free to check here: Destiny 2: All content that leaves the game before the DLC “The Final Form”
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Jean-Claude Van Damme is one of the greatest action stars in the world. But it wasn’t always like that. His dismissal from a real sci-fi classic is what made him world-famous.
What is the situation? Alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme is often mentioned as one of the greatest action stars. He starred in films like Karate Tiger, Universal Soldier, or Last Action Hero (cameo) and even appears in Mortal Kombat.
However, Van Damme was not always the shining hero who impressed the audience with his martial arts skills. Every beginning is hard, as they say, and in the case of the action star, that seems to be true.
Van Damme was actually the first choice for Predator in the film of the same name by John McTiernan (also the director of Die Hard). Given the then-large budget of 18 million dollars (via thenumbers.com) and the star-studded cast with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role, Van Damme also had high expectations.
Here you can see the trailer for the first Predator film.
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English trailer for Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger
The costume gave Van Damme trouble
How did the actor cope with the Predator costume? The problems began right at the costume’s production. Van Damme’s body was cast in plaster. The actor later remarked:
They put some kind of tube in my mouth [to breathe]. I was encased in that plaster for at least 20 minutes. It was boiling hot. My friend told me, “If you can’t breathe, just wiggle your finger, and I’ll take that thing off you.” And I did. I panicked. And they said, “No! Five more minutes!”
To Van Damme’s great disappointment, the monster ultimately resembled a reptile or an oversized insect more than a fearsome predator.
Furthermore, there was a variant of the costume that was bright red. The reason for this was the post-processing, which transformed the red into the Predator’s characteristic invisibility. While filming in the middle of the jungle, Van Damme was sweating in this suit, in which he could hardly move.
When the film’s producer, Joel Silver, instructed the actor to jump in the costume, Van Damme had to decline: “I said, that’s impossible, Joel. I think we’re going to have a problem. And then he replaced me.”
What happened next with Van Damme? The design of the Predator was revised and received the iconic look it has today. Van Damme was too short for the new costume, and there were also disagreements between him and the crew, as The Hollywood Reporter reported.
Van Damme moved on. His next role was the lead in the film Bloodsport. In it, he played a martial artist, so he was right in his element. The role meant his breakthrough as an actor. Further engagements in Hollywood followed quickly.
Since then, Van Damme has appeared in various films. But he also became well-known as a face in advertising. One of the unforgettable ones is his spot for the car manufacturer Volvo.
Jean-Claude Van Damme looks back on a varied career today. It made him an icon. Who knows how his path as an actor would have turned out if he had played the Predator. Under a thick layer of latex and makeup, we surely wouldn’t have recognized his face. Are you now in the mood for an action film? Hardcore fans of the genre can find a suitable list of 5 recommendations on MeinMMO.
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