Pokémon Scarlet/Violet promises you a unique way to explore the franchise’s first open world in the new DLC. What exactly is behind it, you can find out here at MeinMMO.
Which DLC is meant? “The Treasure of Zone Zero – Part 2: The Indigo Disk” is the second DLC for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, which will be available for download from December 14, 2023.
The trailer shows you what to expect in the second DLC:
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Pokémon Scarlet/Purple: The Treasure of Zone Zero – Part 2: The Indigo Disk Trailer
In the new DLC, you control the Pokémon through the region
How can you experience the world in the DLC as a pocket monster? Once you have progressed far enough in your new adventure in the DLC, you will receive a device called Synchronization Machine and can explore the open world of the Paldea region as a Pokémon.
With this new machine, you can synchronize with your Pokémon and control its movements, send it across the map, and have it fight wild Pokémon. A completely new perspective is promised by the official description (via scarletviolet.pokemon.com).
The device is also supposed to be usable while you are using the friend circle. This way, you can explore the Paldea region together with your friends.
When will you receive the machine? You will receive the device during the course of the new content. According to official information, you will get the Synchronization Machine from a scientist in the Tera Dome, where you will assist her with research within the DLC. So you definitely shouldn’t miss this new machine.
What else can you expect in the second part: In the new DLC, trainers will find themselves at the Blueberry Academy near the Unova region. There, new challenges and discoveries await you. Similar to the predecessor, you will again get to know some new characters and Pokémon.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the question often arises about the best builds. A player presented an unusual sniper build on Reddit, and the community reacted impressed – but also said that this shouldn’t actually be so effective.
On Reddit, the user “Nest0r562” showcased a video with sniper gameplay in CoD: MW3 on December 11. However, a rather unusual playstyle stands out here, as he plays the sniper rifle at a relatively short distance.
If you missed the trailer for CoD: MW3, you can watch it here:
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The new CoD MW3 presents itself with shooter action in the new multiplayer trailer
With the sniper and red dot sight on Meat
What does the player show in the video? In the post by “Nest0r562”, you can see him running around in the multiplayer of CoD: MW3 with the “Longbow” on the map “Meat”. This is a small map, which came into play with Season 1.
The “Longbow” is a sniper rifle. However, he plays it with a sight for shorter distances without magnification. He writes in the post on Reddit: “I feel dirty when using a red dot sight on a sniper.”
You can watch the 17-second video here:
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How does the community react? The comment with the most upvotes comes from “Hunger_Of_The_Pine_”. He writes that he experienced this yesterday in a match and was angry. Still, he congratulates the post creator and ends with: “Good game, man.”
The user “CherryMyFeathers” comments: “Sniper rifles should not have red dot sights.” And “nickbarbanera1” writes: “This should not exist… a one-shot, no matter from where? Crazy.” The user “VeeDub823” says: “I hate that you can do that. It just defeats the purpose of a sniper rifle.”
Another user comments that sniper rifles need a nerf on their speed. The speed at which you can aim should be increased. “They should not be effective in every situation. Why should anyone play something else if a sniper is good in every single situation?”
How did he build the rifle? In the comments, “Nest0r562” (via Reddit) writes that he uses the following attachments for the Longbow:
Slate Reflector
10 Round Mag
No Stock
Phantom Grip
DR6 Handstop
You can see the German terms in the recreated build in the screenshot:
On Reddit, players regularly share funny or impressive videos of their gameplay in Call of Duty. One reached the hardest killstreak in MW3 on Shipment in no time and receives both admiration and criticism from the community in the comments:
Even today, Destiny 2 will receive an update. This time with version number 7.3.0.3. Players will have to prepare for another downtime this week. MeinMMO has all the info and times for you.
Update, 6:24 PM: The update can now be downloaded on PS5 and is 385.7 MB. The patch notes have already been revealed by Bungie. (via bungie.net) Once you have downloaded the update, you can log in.
What you need to know today: The developers of Destiny 2, Bungie, announced today on their official Twitter/X channel that the servers will again be taken down for maintenance for update 7.3.0.3.
MeinMMO will tell you how long the downtime will last, so you know exactly when you can’t play.
The new dungeon “Ruins of the Warlord” will also be offline for a while:
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Destiny 2: Dungeon “Ruins of the Warlord” holds a brittle secret
Maintenance on 12/12 – All Times for Server Downtime
These times are important today: Bungie informs its players via Twitter/X about the planned downtime. The planned downtime will again be 2 hours and 45 minutes.
This is what the maintenance schedule looks like:
At 2:00 PM, background maintenance will start on all platforms.
At around 3:15 PM, the servers will go offline. Players will be automatically kicked from the game.
During the downtime, Bungie will gradually roll out update 7.3.0.3, so that players on all platforms can download and install it.
At 6:00 PM, the shooter is expected to be online again, and you can log in.
The maintenance will continue in the background until 8:00 PM.
This is to consider during downtimes: As long as the background maintenance is running, there may be continuous connection issues in the game. Additionally, login queues may occur because Bungie gradually opens access to the servers to avoid issues from high server load. Therefore, you may have to wait longer before you are back in the game. Also, note that third-party applications as well as the official companion app may also not be correctly accessible for a while, preventing you from using them.
What Changes with Update 7.3.0.3 in Season 23
The following issues are currently on Bungie’s to-do list:
Based on initial player reactions, the mode “Iron Banner Tribute” will be replaced by “Iron Banner Control” for the rest of the week. The change will take effect after the update.
Iron Banner is meant to be a celebration of PvP, and Bungie wants to ensure that everyone has a positive experience while playing. An improved tribute experience will be back soon.
The catalyst quest “Breath of the Dragon” is not progressing in S23 activities.
When the automatic melee setting is enabled, glaives almost always perform double melee attacks.
The “Gambit Legacy Armor” costs 15,000 Legendary Shards to focus instead of Glimmer.
The cards of the Great Arcana in Season of the Witch incorrectly state that they expire at the end of Season 22 rather than at the end of Season 23.
Some emojis in the fireteam finder will not be available at the start of the beta test on certain platforms.
The dismantle perk does not refund ammunition for fusion rifles correctly.
Checkmate Control does not count towards weekly challenge progress.
The pulse rifle “Belisar-D” no longer drops for players who complete their placement matches in the competitive crucible.
The title “Star Baker” is no longer available.
Some rocket launchers will no longer be displayed in the preview screen.
New dungeon and season armor sets will be displayed in players’ appearance screens even if they are not unlocked.
Activity Ghost Mods use placeholder icons.
Occasionally, Eva Levante’s head may be missing.
Veist automatic rifles can partially rotate off-screen in the inspection view.
Players can die from finishers when the enemy dies before the finisher animation completes.
The armor mods “Powerful Friends” and “Radiant Light” require at least one armor charge to activate.
The resilience stat calculates damage resistance from the previous tier when it is a multiple of 10. A resilience of 100 provides the intended benefit appropriately.
If you die in the boss arena of the Hyper-Net stream strike, the Guardian’s ghost may get stuck in the ground.
Player name changes are not endlessly customizable on bungie.net. Several “Number Guardians” continue to wait for the option to change their player name again instead of receiving the message “You have no name changes available”.
This is not a comprehensive list of all known issues, but rather a targeted list of specific sources of errors. If any other issues arise within the game, it would be helpful if you could share them in our comment section.
What’s in the patch notes? Bungie releases the list of all changes of the update as patch notes. A complete overview of all fixed issues and improvements will follow tonight after the update goes live.
Once this happens, we will update our article for you and link to the patch notes. Because these may still change afterwards or will be corrected by Bungie.
The E3, one of the most important trade fairs in the world, states that it will no longer exist. The head said in an interview that the competition has simply become too great.
Stanley Pierre-Louis, the head of the ESA, which is behind organizing the fair, has stated that there will generally be no more E3.
Too Strong Competition from Manufacturers’ Own Events
What did the head say? In an interview with the Washington Post, the CEO of the ESA, Stanley Pierre-Louis, confirmed today that the E3 is dead. As the main reason for this decision, he cited a change in the way the industry works and markets products.
Especially large fairs of the manufacturers themselves, such as Nintendo Direct, were ultimately the death blow for the most important entertainment fair. He explained to the Washington Post in an interview:
We know it is difficult to say goodbye to such a popular event, but given the new opportunities our industry has to reach fans and partners, it is the right thing to do.
[…]
Each of these large companies can create an individual showcase … [and] also collaborate with other industry events to present the range of games.
He also distributed an indirect jab at Geoff Keighley and his potential “E3 killer”, the Summer Game Fest, which was held alongside E3. Keighley may be the most pleased with the death of the E3:
Many fans suddenly want Stefan Raab as a candidate in Season 4 of 7 vs. Wild on Reddit. The reason for this is a candidate from the current season who would have liked to have him as a partner.
Why is Stefan Raab suddenly in the running as a candidate? Stefan Raab was brought into the game by Joey Kelly and his son Luke Kelly. After winning the Wok World Championship, Joey Kelly was scheduled to call entertainer Stefan Raab, but Raab called during the reaction recording of Season 3 of 7 vs. Wild.
Joey Kelly initially postponed Raab, but then brought him up after the call. Luke Kelly suggested Stefan Raab as an interesting team partner.
What does Joey Kelly say about Stefan Raab? Joey Kelly speaks positively about Raab in 7 vs. Wild.
‘He would have pulled it off easily. 14 days, Stefan Raab is a killer, a competitive type and he can bite, that works, and I would definitely get along with Stefan, no problem. We would be “friends forever” or “never need to see again,” one or the other.’
Joey Kelly
One of the participants of Season 3 is Twitch streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossalla. You can see more about him in our video.
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From the Witness Stand with Barbara Salesch to the King of Twitch – Career and Life of Knossi
Stefan Raab in 7 vs. Wild – The perfect comeback for the entertainer
How would Raab perform as a candidate in 7 vs. Wild? Even though Stefan Raab has not appeared publicly since 2015, he has somewhat of a legendary status among many people. Stefan Raab repeatedly proves that he has a fighter’s nature.
Whether at the Wok World Championship, in the boxing match against unbeaten world champion Regina Halmich, or in one of the countless “Schlag den Raab” shows, Stefan Raab has proven often enough that he is up to any challenge.
Stefan Raab also has some survival experience; in 2002, the entertainer took a course from survival expert Rüdiger Nehberg (via myspass.de). Nehberg was one of Germany’s most renowned survival experts and a recipient of the Federal Cross of Merit.
The key elements for success in 7 vs. Wild are therefore present: perseverance, fighting spirit, and survival techniques. Whether Raab is still fit enough to face Season 4 is uncertain.
What are the chances of Raab participating in 7 vs. Wild? The chances of seeing Stefan Raab as a candidate in Season 4 of 7 vs. Wild are slim. Since Raab withdrew from the public eye in 2015, he has hardly been seen. Although he produced many formats, the now 57-year-old has remained absent as a candidate. Over time, he has likely received many offers, as Raab’s reappearance would guarantee great media attention.
For Raab, apparently, neither money nor attention is a reason to return to the public eye. Only the challenge itself might tempt the entertainer.
The chances for a nomination are not bad at all. In the past, candidates have frequently been nominated without prior discussion with them. So Stefan Raab could indeed be nominated next year. However, whether he would accept such a nomination remains questionable.
What do fans think of Stefan Raab as a candidate? Many fans of the series on Reddit want Stefan Raab as a candidate for Season 4. The top comment on Reddit comes from MountainMeringue3655 and says:
‘Raab definitely has the mindset. Whether you like his humor or not, he would pull through :)’
The actor Wyatt Russell spoke in a Q&A about the upcoming Marvel project Thunderbolts, which conceptually resembles DC’s Suicide Squad. According to the actor, the film is set to bring a breath of fresh air to the MCU around the supervillains.
Why is there currently a crisis in the MCU? Marvel is facing several issues at the moment:
With Avengers Endgame in 2019, an era came to an end, and the stories of many beloved heroes such as Iron Man and Captain America reached their conclusion; new faces have struggled to connect with their popularity.
Nowadays, there are numerous competitors that Marvel must contend with: Whether it’s DC or Netflix productions like The Umbrella Academy – the supply of superhero productions is immense.
The Marvel films are part of a vast multiverse. Thus, viewers often have to watch X other projects to truly understand all the connections – this is off-putting.
All of this leads to Marvel currently being unable to connect with the success and popularity of the past. New ideas to revive the franchise are needed.
A new film is supposed to change quite a bit according to Wyatt Russell, who played the role of John Walker in the Marvel series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and bring some momentum back to the MCU.
With The Marvels, the last MCU production flopped massively in theaters:
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Marvel Studios’ The Marvels – Teaser Trailer
“It’s time to make a good Marvel film”
What did Wyatt Russell say about Thunderbolts? In a Q&A in New York, the actor was asked about the upcoming Marvel film Thunderbolts.
This will revolve around a group of supervillains, similar to DC’s Suicide Squad, who must carry out a secret mission on behalf of the government. Involved are Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, and David Harbour in the role of Red Guardian.
Wyatt Russell is optimistic that the new film will be good. “I know that everyone has jumped on this Marvel train right now because things aren’t going so well,” he admitted. However, he trusts director Jake Schreier to create something exciting and new.
Although Wyatt Russell does not know the complete story, he knows how the narrative should be structured. Even though he can’t go into detail about it, Thunderbolts is supposed to do quite a bit differently than previous Marvel productions:
But it’s not a straightforward Marvel film, like you’ve seen in the past. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun, but I think it’s going to be something that hopefully Marvel fans will look at and say: ‘Oh, okay, that’s a bit different, let’s get serious about this.’
And as far as our approach goes, it’s time to get a little to work, it’s time to make a good Marvel film, so let’s do that and work hard and not take things for granted.
With The Finals is a new shooter that aims to combine fun and competitive gameplay. We show you the 10 best weapons in The Finals that will give you an advantage in your rounds.
What distinguishes the weapons? All weapons in The Finals differ in their gameplay and practical use and have different areas where they can shine. Especially regarding range, there are significant differences in how effective a weapon is.
The weapons in our ranking have no specific order, as it depends on the situation when they can be used most effectively by you.
1. The FCAR – The best weapon for medium ranges
The FCAR was slightly buffed after the open beta and can easily take down a light or medium character with one magazine. However, it’s quite difficult against a heavy.
The weapon impresses with its scope and accuracy. Especially at medium distances, it is the best choice for the medium class. It is also a good all-rounder for any situation, but it falls a bit behind the AKM in very close combat.
2. The SH1900 – The best “Close-Combat” weapon
The SH1900 is the best “Close-Combat” weapon in The Finals. With it, light characters become assassins who can make themselves invisible for a long time with a camouflage device and camo bomb and then take down even heavy characters with just two good shots.
An electric shocker can also be helpful in this combination, as it makes it easier to hit the two crucial shots. The weapon is currently very popular and is really strong at the moment.
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In The Finals you can live out your destruction rage – Trailer for the Open Beta
3. The Lewis machine gun – The best all-round option for the heavy
The Lewis machine gun is the right choice for any heavy when it comes to versatility. Despite its smaller magazine size, the weapon clearly beats its competition in the form of the M60. The weapon is easier to control and shoots more accurately, thus it has a shorter TTK (Time-to-Kill).
Depending on the situation, there may be better weapons for heavies, but as an all-round talent, the Lewis is unbeatable.
4. The AKM – Perfect for wiping out an entire team
The AKM is the biggest competitor to the FCAR. The assault rifle is well-suited for short to medium ranges and offers 36 rounds per magazine, providing ample firepower against opponents. Since the game’s release, the weapon has fallen slightly behind the FCAR at medium ranges, as the AKM has been slightly nerfed.
At short ranges, the AKM still has the edge over the FCAR and offers the potential to wipe out an entire team with good aim, provided it does not consist of 3 heavies.
In EA FC 24 many players have had a special card of Coverstar Erling Haaland since last weekend. For all those who have doubted the sense of the new version so far, today we show what advantages Beats-Haaland has.
Which card of Haaland is it? The Beats version of Erling Haaland was given to all players who have completed a match in Ultimate Team by November 1, 2023. It has a rating of 87 and is thus actually 4 overall points worse than his rare gold card, which can only be played with a certain playstyle.
Many of you are probably confused about what to do with a worse Haaland card after more than two months since the official release. But don’t let appearances deceive you. In our opinion, the new version is even better than his rare gold card because of the new playstyles. And the best part is, it can provide you with plenty of extra rewards if you integrate it into your team.
Beats-Haaland: Two playstyles make him a super sprinter
What makes the new Haaland so strong? The new version has 5 more pace compared to the better-rated gold card. This consists of an 87 value in acceleration and a 99 value in sprint speed. However, that alone is not the reason why Beats-Haaland is faster than the 91 version.
Once you get past the opposing player, Haaland is almost impossible to catch, and his large and wide playermodel makes it very difficult to separate him from the ball.
How to make Beats-Haaland even better: Since his sprint speed is already at 99, and you are even faster with the two playstyles, we recommend equipping Haaland with a chemistry style that gives him a bit more finishing, passing, dribbling, or physicality. Since the Norwegian is supposed to be the one who puts the balls in the net as the last resort at Manchester City, we opted for a Marksman chemistry style. This adds some boosts for finishing, dribbling, and physicality.
This is how Haaland can provide you with extra rewards: In conjunction with the new card, a complete task block named “Beats-Haaland Goal Hunt” appeared yesterday in the milestone objectives.
These objectives hold cool event loan cards for you, including icons and heroes. Additionally, you can earn many good to very good upgrade packs. The tasks only have two simple requirements, as you only need to …
… score in 40 separate matches while having Beats-Haaland in the starting lineup.
… score in 15 separate matches with Beats-Haaland himself and have him in the starting lineup.
Here you can find the tasks for Beats-Haaland
The milestones are available for over 60 days and can be unlocked in all game modes. As a reward for completing all the tasks, you will even receive a Jumbo Rare Players Pack worth 100,000 coins.
So it’s definitely worth trying out Haaland to be convinced of his new version and to treat yourself to a few extra gifts before Christmas.
In the packs, you can also pull players from the new Dynasties event. There are some real stars among them.
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And the success on Steam is not by chance, as the Swedish developer studio has crafted a really good shooter. I am already a big fan, having played over 40 hours in the game, including the beta, and I say it clearly: The Finals is the best shooter of 2023, and there are clear reasons for that.
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In The Finals you can live out your destruction rage – Trailer for the Open Beta
Gameplay Depth Through Interactive Equipment
When I play a shooter, various aspects are important to me. The Finals has managed to implement most of the fundamental building blocks of a shooter very well. This includes the selection of weapons and equipment.
The Finals offers various weapons, abilities, gadgets, and classes to create your own loadout. The selection is not overwhelmingly large – on the contrary, it is relatively small. However, that’s not a problem because there is an interaction between the various aids.
I can, for example, counter a fire grenade with smoke or spot a camouflaged/invisible opponent with thermal vision. So there is a tactical component to choosing your own equipment.
You can learn more about the various interactions in our 10 tips for The Finals:
The best thing about The Finals is clearly the ability to destroy everything on the map. It feels incredibly good to tear down the supporting walls of a building with a sledgehammer, which then collapses completely.
But small, targeted explosions are also great. Whether I blow up the ceiling above the opponent or blow up the ground beneath them – I simply love it every time.
Even in Rainbow Six: Siege, the destructibility of the map and the resulting vertical gameplay were among the absolute highlights during the entire time I have been playing shooters. The Finals takes it up a notch.
Movement from the Sky
However, The Finals is much more to me than just the destruction of the map. I also enjoy playing shooters where the movement can be a bit faster. Bunny hopping is allowed, dropshotting is okay, and sliding is always fun.
The Finals has found a good mix in the possibilities that the movement offers. At no point does it seem that someone significantly younger could spin circles around me while shooting until I get dizzy.
The movement is complemented by ziplines, jump pads, and grappling hooks to maneuver through the map faster but still entertainingly. I don’t get bored in The Finals, even when I have to run to the other side of the map – even if I’m just running and swinging with my grappling hook.
The gunplay of The Finals is not highly complicated. It is simple and thus good. There is a relatively small selection of weapons with a moderate recoil that always shoots in a consistent pattern depending on the weapon.
This makes the gunplay not only very intuitively manageable, but it is also fun if you play more casually and don’t want to study to control a weapon.
No Match Like the Other
In The Finals, no match is like the previous one. Every gunfight feels different because the teams use their skills and gadgets differently.
Sure, blowing up the ground during a cashout or spamming gas grenades and mines isn’t special, but when a team destroys something and which equipment is used how makes a significant difference.
Just the change from light to medium or heavy class changes the gameplay so much that in three rounds I experience three completely different playing styles.
However, I am not the only one in the MeinMMO editorial team who has already spent several hours in The Finals. Here you can read a short opinion from my colleague Cedric:
MeinMMO author Cedric on The Finals: “The Finals is by far the best shooter of 2023. The fights are fun and varied. Unfortunately, the beta of the game was better than the release version. It feels like you’re 5% slower than before. Once the developers resolve that, there’s nothing bad to say about The Finals.”
Is There Anything Bad?
I personally am currently completely addicted to The Finals. No game is perfect, and after the release, there was criticism that the game feels different than in the beta, somehow slower. I can’t rule that out, but I don’t find that The Finals feels bad with the full release.
A bigger problem is cheaters – they are currently still limited, but there are already clips of obvious cheaters circulating on the internet. Since The Finals is free-to-play, this could become a major issue sooner or later.
For some players, it is certainly also important: The Finals indeed has SBMM in all modes, but it is said to be more relaxed than in other games, as the developers revealed to us in an interview.
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Next year, a new survival game is set to launch on Steam in a post-apocalyptic world. After the flop of the last survival hope, there is great fear of being disappointed again. However, you can at least get a first impression of this new game in the beta.
What kind of game is this? Once Human is a new survival game on Steam scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2024.
In Once Human, you will try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world and team up with other players. Together, you will face PvE battles and also PvP battles against other groups of survivors.
Why could Once Human be the better alternative? Once Human already does one important thing better than the recently flopped The Day Before: an open beta test.
Unlike The Day Before, this free beta test is available to all players who are interested, not just the “volunteers” who are already working on the game. This way, the developers receive widespread feedback and the opportunity to intensely incorporate player experiences into the next phase.
As players, you also have the chance to get to know Once Human before deciding to follow the development and release and possibly even buy the game.
Before you grab the beta, you can take a first look at the game in the trailer:
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Once Human Trailer for the open beta
Where can you play the beta? If you want to take a first look at Once Human, you can get the beta through the official website. There, you can also sign up for the release.
What can you expect? As the trailer shows quite well, Once Human takes place in a dangerous world where you play as a Meta, meaning as a survivor.
Regarding the story of the game, it can be said briefly that a dangerous alien substance called Stardust transforms living beings into monsters and gives them supernatural powers. While you explore this new world, you must assert yourself in combat against these strange creatures.
In the trailer, you can get a closer look at some of these strange creatures. In the last minutes, a house rises from the ground and suddenly crawls around on disgusting spider legs.
Once Human presents various features in the trailer
What you can see in the nearly 10 minutes of gameplay in the trailer includes a lot of battles against other players and strange monsters that look like they have a jellyfish for a head.
The battles look very action-packed at first glance. With your teammates, you should be able to rely on each other to navigate through the battlefield, which can also be a regular house.
In addition to the battles, you also get a glimpse of the various survival features:
You build your base and can even drive it around on a pickup truck
You gather resources and explore your surroundings
In the open world, you can hunt and fish
You need to collect various anomalies and use them to unlock rewards and abilities
With the motorcycle, you can explore your surroundings at high speed
The community seems to play a significant role in Once Human. In the trailer, you can see the characters relaxing together in their bases, dancing, or taking fun photos with their slain prey.
A YouTuber completed over 100 research tasks in Pokémon GO in one day. These are the Shiny Pokémon he obtained.
What are research tasks in Pokémon GO? In Pokémon GO, there is a whole range of different research tasks. There are special research tasks, field research tasks, and time-limited research tasks. By completing these research tasks, you will receive rewards in the form of items, Pokémon, stardust, and experience points.
The YouTuber Trainer Tips has saved up a whole series of special research tasks over the past years. Many of these he has now completed along with the tasks of the Catching Art event and created a video from them. He even managed to meet Mateo on a route, which probably hasn’t happened to many trainers yet.
Which Shinys did the trainer obtain? In addition to a whole range of items, stardust, and experience points, there were also a number of Shinys for the YouTuber. Through the research tasks and the event, he was able to catch the following Pokémon in their Shiny variants.
Frigometri
Arktip
Schneppke
Kramurx
Smogon
Menki
Dusselgurr
Flamara
Zurrokex
Pamo
Especially about Frigometri, Arktip, and Schneppke, the YouTuber seemed very pleased. All three Pokémon had an increased Shiny chance during the Catching Art event, and it is unclear when there will be another opportunity to obtain these three Pokémon in their Shiny variants. Speaking of Shiny: In December, you have the chance to obtain Shiny Ditto in Pokémon GO.
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What does the community say about this video? Many of the comments mention how lucky the YouTuber was during the event, being able to collect both Schneppke, Arktip, and Frigometri as Shinys. Dude, you were so much luckier than I was., is one of the comments.
Additionally, there are many comments highlighting how much they like the YouTuber, his style, and his current video series. I really love this series, can be read alongside I have never commented on a video before, but here I am. This is legendary.
What do you think of the action? Have you ever completed such a large number of research tasks in one day? And if so, did you also have such a high yield of Shiny Pokémon? Don’t miss the events in December 2023 in Pokémon GO.
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The survival building game “Medieval Dynasty” currently enjoys more players on Steam than ever before. The reason for this is a highly anticipated update that Mein-MMO author Linda B. has been waiting for a long time.
What is Medieval Dynasty? The game set in a medieval environment is a mix of survival, life simulation, and building strategy.
You complete quests, collect resources, and build your own village. NPCs can then move in and perform various tasks for you. To secure your dynasty, you can even start your own family.
The game published by the German publisher Toplitz Productions left Early Access in 2021 and delights players on Steam with 90% positive reviews.
You can get an impression of the new multiplayer update in the trailer:
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Medieval Dynasty: English Trailer for the new multiplayer update
Two years after release, an update has now been released that adds the long-awaited multiplayer to Medieval Dynasty. The number of players waiting for the new mode can be seen in the player counts: from an average of 3,000 players, the numbers shot up to over 31,000 at the update’s release (via SteamDB).
What’s new? In addition to the new multiplayer, the update also featured a new map, “The Oxbow”. Here, there are entirely new villages, NPCs, and quests to discover. You can experience all of this either alone or in cooperative mode with up to four players. However, cooperative play on the old map is not possible.
Also new is the character editor, where you can customize your village leader to your liking. There is now also the option to play as a female character.
How does the multiplayer work? To experience Medieval Dynasty together, a player must start a game on the new map in cooperative mode. Up to three additional players can then be added via an invitation code.
It should be noted that only the host can save and unlock Steam achievements.
MeinMMO author Linda has been waiting a long time for this mode and shares her first impressions here:
You’ll see me in the Middle Ages
Who is speaking here? Linda B. is a big fan of survival games, which she loves to dive into with her partner or study colleagues in a cozy setting. She especially enjoys games like Conan Exiles or Valheim, in which she has spent countless hours. Besides gaming, she also has a great passion for everything related to the Middle Ages.
Even in single-player, I was captivated by the game with its cool mix of survival adventure and city-building strategy. From the villages to the clothing, the setting is very credible, which is why Medieval Dynasty is one of my favorite medieval games.
At the same time, I always found it super disappointing to be able to play the game only alone. When the new cooperative mode was announced, I couldn’t have been happier.
Other players felt similarly to me when they learned about the announcement:
What’s great? In my opinion, the game is nearly perfect for cooperative play. Especially at the beginning, when not many helping hands are available in the village, there is plenty to do. Resources for village construction need to be grinded, there are quests to complete, farming to be done, villagers to organize, and so on.
Especially the cultivation of seasonal plants and quests that expire after a season require proper timing. That can make you sweat alone. In coop, however, you can simply divide the tasks according to personal preference.
That works really well. And what could be cooler than building a medieval village together? Especially fans of the Middle Ages and survival will get their money’s worth here.
Together, fieldwork gets done faster than alone.
What about the quests? Although the survival and management aspects are at the forefront in Medieval Dynasty, the game has consistently surprised me with funny quests and dialogues. In cooperative mode, you can overhear dialogues from other players by interacting with the same NPC.
This makes sense contextually. You can only hear a conversation if you are standing next to it. Gameplay-wise, though, it carries the risk of missing out on nice dialogues if you are busy elsewhere.
We solved it by reading particularly interesting conversations to each other. That worked well for us, but it might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
I personally find it always pleasant when I can join dialogues from other players even from a distance. For example, through a button that lets me temporarily switch to the viewpoint of the interacting player. However, that’s definitely a matter of taste and shouldn’t be crucial for gameplay, but should be considered by story fans.
In dialogues, the game often doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Are there bugs? In general, cooperative gameplay is already quite stable. However, it is not completely free of bugs yet.
In our nearly 10 hours of gameplay in cooperative mode, there was once a connection issue, resulting in an item stack disappearing from the inventory.
Another time, the game crashed completely. However, this only happened to one player, not the host itself. Therefore, no game progress was lost, and we could continue playing seamlessly.
Otherwise, there were a few visual glitches, such as shifted walls or floating NPCs. However, they had no impact on gameplay functions.
Conclusion? Overall, we had a lot of fun with the new cooperative mode and will definitely spend many more hours building a medieval village. The cooperative gameplay really benefits the game, just as I had hoped.
Even though there are still a few minor issues, the mode is already quite playable. The developer has also already released the first patches, so hopefully bugs will soon be a thing of the past.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
GTA 5 suddenly delivered its new winter update for the festive days in GTA Online. What you should know about the contents and sizes of the download can be found here in our overview.
What kind of update is this? This is the annually held winter update of GTA Online. In addition to snow and festive spirit, there is also a new way to earn money.
We summarize all the information we have about the update here.
Time and download for the start of Chop Shop
The update is now available for download and is playable in GTA Online. The download sizes are as follows:
Xbox Series X|S ~ 13.3 GB
Xbox One ~ 2.6 GB
PS5 ~ 6.212 GB
PS4 ~ 3 GB
PC Rockstar Games Launcher ~ 2.2 GB
PC Steam ~ 2.4 GB
What time does the update come out today? The update was released early today, on December 12, 2023, on all platforms. Every player can now download the update.
Contents of Chop Shop
The new contents of the update at a glance: The DLC brings new story content and ways to earn money. Now you become a scrap dealer and can work with a familiar face from GTA IV – Yusuf Amir. To do this, buy a junkyard, steal luxury cars, and either dismantle them or sell them directly to Yusuf.
Drifting is also supposed to be a theme in the new update, as selected vehicles will be given a modification that lets you drift.
Another important part of the update is the quality-of-life improvements. Rockstar Games has listened to the community and brings you many changes and adjustments designed to enhance the gameplay experience.
PS5 and Xbox Series players can look forward to a vibrant wildlife experience in Los Santos
Members of GTA+ receive a new garage with storage space for 100 cars
Your interaction menu now allows you to organize your cars better – cars can be moved from garage to garage
Interaction menu is set to be revised
More LS-Car-Meet reputation points for participating in chase and street races
A new manufacturing service in LS Car Meet that now also allows players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC to purchase copies of other players’ personal vehicles
Custom names for each floor of the garage on Eclipse Blvd
The console voice chat is now set to “off” by default
A small birthday gift for all players on the birthday of their character
More innovations are yet to come, but Rockstar has not yet officially communicated these to the community.
In Pokémon GO winter is approaching. And that seems to bring a winter Pokémon into the game.
What kind of teaser is this? The teaser was shared by the official Pokémon GO channel without much additional information. There is only a snowstorm in the cold mountains seen – and in the middle, the silhouette of a Pokémon.
We are embedding the teaser here for you:
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What kind of Pokémon is this? It looks like it might be Flaniwal, which can evolve into Kolowal. The silhouette fits with the Pokémon from the ninth game generation. Additionally, Flaniwal was one of the Pokémon that recently appeared in a leak that could be coming to the game soon.
We will briefly introduce the Pokémon here.
What kind of Pokémon are Flaniwal and Kolowal?
These are Flaniwal and Kolowal: Flaniwal is Pokémon number 0974 and comes from the games Scarlet and Violet. It is an Ice type and resembles a small whale, but it lives on land.
Flaniwal and its evolution Kolowal (Image source: pokemon.com)
Its evolution is called Kolowal, which also belongs to the Ice type. In the main games, you can trigger the evolution by using an Ice Stone. This item is not available in Pokémon GO, so it remains to be seen how the evolution can be triggered there.
It is possible that it simply requires using the necessary candies. It is also conceivable that the Glacier lure module will come into play here – or some other form of evolution. This remains to be seen.
How strong is Flaniwal? Here too, it remains to be seen how it will be implemented in Pokémon GO. Its evolution Kolowal is characterized mainly by a high HP value, the highest of all Ice Pokémon. However, in terms of attack, it falls short of some other representatives of the type, and its defensive value is very low.
Therefore, overall, no top attacker for raids is expected. However, it remains to be seen what kind of moveset it brings.
Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
When will Flaniwal be released? A date was not shared with the teaser, so the release is still completely open.
However, the nature of the teaser points to the theme of “winter”, and the events in December 2023 show that from December 18 to December 25 the event “Winter Holidays, Part 1” is upcoming. That would be a plausible release date.
Additionally, the event “Winter Wonderland” and “Winter Holidays, Part 2” are also upcoming in December, which would be good alternatives. So we are expecting a release later this year.
On November 3, 2023, Blue Eye Samurai was released as an absolute animation hit on Netflix. Today, the streaming provider surprised fans with the news that a second season will be coming. The community is celebrating the news under the short announcement video and is excited that the series is being continued so quickly.
Blue Eye Samurai follows samurai warrior Mizu as she embarks on a bloody quest for revenge through a 17th-century Japan. The animated series was praised by both viewers and critics at release and received excellent ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
Today, December 12, about 5 weeks after the first season premiered on Netflix, fans were surprisingly assured: A continuation will definitely happen.
Here you can see the video in which Netflix announces the second season:
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Blue Eye Samurai – Season 2 Announcement Teaser (English)
“This series was one of the best things Netflix has done in years”
How does the community react to the announcement? Fans are extremely excited under the short video on YouTube, that the second season of Blue Eye Samurai is confirmed.
Many are glad that Netflix has recognized the potential of the animated series and granted Blue Eye Samurai a continuation. Additionally, some users rave about how much they have already enjoyed the series.
Some users also express surprise that the continuation has been announced so soon, just after the start of the series.
Here we have gathered some comments:
mariahgunn7101: “Netflix is finally doing the right thing and actually renewing good series. It’s nice to see them giving people what they really want.”
lchanceiv: “This series was one of the best things Netflix has done in years”
najhoant: “Thank God, now I can breathe again. The first season was so fantastic, I’m so glad it was renewed for another season.”
gabgabatz: “I never thought Netflix would renew a season so quickly, but this is the rare exception. Those who missed it shouldn’t miss this!”
When will the second season of Blue Eye Samurai be released? The video did not provide an exact release date for the second season of the animated series.
Not only did film critics rave about Blue Eye Samurai, but also the famous developer Hideo Kojima. He praised the animated series and explained why he thinks it is so good:
LEGO Fortnite is well received by fans. However, the rumor that the mode would only be available for a short time keeps surfacing in the community. Now the developer has spoken out.
What is this rumor? Fortnite is known for its interesting game modes. While the Battle Royale mode made the game a hit, there have been countless new game modes since then. Fortnite now even offers its players the ability to create their own game modes and play them online with friends.
Many of the official Fortnite game modes are only available for a limited time – they are called “Limited Time Modes (LTM)” in Fortnite. In the past, there has been, for example, a 50 vs. 50 mode or a mode that gave you a worse weapon with each elimination. These modes were only available for a certain period, and now there is a rumor that this also applies to the new modes, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival.
If you want to get an impression of the mode, here is the trailer:
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Epic Games shows LEGO Fortnite in the cinematic trailer
Fans want LEGO Fortnite to stay and developers respond
Why do fans want LEGO Fortnite to stay? LEGO Fortnite is really popular among players. More than 2.4 million players have played the mode at the same time. That is more than in other modes like “Battle Royale” and “Zero Build” and their respective “Ranked” versions combined.
The mode is particularly popular because you don’t fight like in all the other available modes. Instead, you work with up to seven other players in a Minecraft-like setting. This seems to be well received by the fans, as there have been so many questions about whether the mode is only temporary that the developers have now responded.
Will LEGO Fortnite stay forever? On Twitter, the developers commented on the fans’ wishes. LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival are not time-limited modes. All 3 game modes will remain in the game. It gets even better for fans of LEGO Fortnite and co., as the modes are expected to receive regular updates and will run as entirely new games in Fortnite. So, new content is ensured.
Fans on Twitter are excited about the developers’ promises, but they also want other, time-limited modes back. Especially the mode “Fortnite Impostors – Trust Nobody” is getting a lot of likes. This mode was a tribute to the hit game “Among Us”.
Gamers have been discussing the weak performance of games for a while now. One developer made a foolish joke, stating that his game would mine Bitcoins in the background.
One developer claims that the performance is only so poor because Bitcoins are being mined in the background.
In retrospect, it was explained that it was all just a joke and that the joke was removed. This was likely due to fear of a ban from Valve. Some understand the joke, but others find this action quite tasteless.
Developer says: It was all just a joke because Steam wouldn’t allow it anyway
Which game is it about? Open Mod 2.0 is a PvP shooter where you shoot your opponents from a first-person perspective. The game currently has around 500 reviews, but they are only balanced. Especially the poor performance of the game has been criticized. Some speculated that a Bitcoin collector must be behind it.
What was the joke about? The developer made fun of this criticism and stated on the shop page that the crypto miner could also be disabled for a performance boost of 70% (via reddit.com). And this would only cost about 20 euros:
The developer’s joke on the official shop page.
What did the developer say now? One developer posted on Steam in the forum explaining that the mention of Bitcoins was just a stupid joke. They posted the joke about cryptocurrencies after so many players complained about the poor performance. He wrote:
Hello everyone! Man, that was just a joke, crypto mining is not allowed on Steam, this game is not a crypto miner, we made this joke due to the old criticisms when the game didn’t run well on low-end PCs and people just copied the crypto mining accusation. That’s all.
What happened next? The developer quickly removed the joke from the shop page. Many suspect that Valve would have banned the game otherwise. Because with cryptocurrencies and AI projects, Valve shows no mercy and usually removes such programs immediately. Valve stated back in 2021, that they want to remove all games with cryptocurrencies and NFTs from the Steam shop.
Players on reddit find it more or less funny. One explains that it would have been strange if Valve had allowed a developer to upload a Bitcoin miner to the servers. He explains:
Considering how strict Valve is with the removal of AI and controversial features, I would be shocked if they allowed a game with a real Bitcoin miner to be uploaded.
Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies are currently experiencing a big hype again. Because Bitcoin reached a new high a few weeks ago and briefly exceeded 40,000 euros.
Especially one user benefited particularly from this high and everyone discussed who this user might be:
In LEGO Fortnite you can find the knorr root to build your settlement or forge equipment. We show you where to find it and what you can build with it.
Where can I find knorr root? The knorr root is an important material in LEGO Fortnite, but it cannot be found on the surface. To find knorr roots, you must descend underground into a cave and explore it. Equipped with a torch, you then look for curled roots on the walls. These roots are knorr roots and just need to be harvested by you with an axe.
Where can I find a cave? In LEGO Fortnite, you can find caves at random locations on your map; however, they are not hard to find as they are even marked on your map if you happen to pass by one.
Caves contain useful things like mushrooms, granite, knorr roots, or treasure chests with random loot. So it’s worth exploring every cave, but take a torch with you. Caves are pitch dark, and there may be dangers lurking for you.
What do I need knorr root for? With knorr root, you can approach your sawmill and process it into knorr root bars. You will need these bars to craft important items or your weapons that secure your survival while further exploring LEGO Fortnite.
These were all the important details about the knorr roots from LEGO Fortnite. What do you think of the mode of the famous building blocks in Fortnite? Is it fun or are you just focused on collecting food? Let us know in the comments!
The Day Before was once the great survival hope on Steam. Just a few days after release, the studio behind it announced its closure. Other developers seized the opportunity to celebrate their own success.
This is the situation around The Day Before: After some setbacks, the once great survival hope on Steam finally celebrated its release in Early Access on December 7, 2023. Just a few days later, the developer Fntastic announced its closure, stating they had miscalculated.
Promptly, the old saying “Those who suffer damage don’t have to worry about the mockery” proves true. Not only players criticize The Day Before, but also the competition gets involved.
Until the end, The Day Before tried to entice players with trailers:
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The Day Before provides new impressions in the final trailer
Studio behind The Day Before says: ‘Tough luck’
What do other developers say? Just a few hours after the news from Fntastic, the developer of the survival game DayZ published its own statement, seemingly taking aim at the failed competition. The structure resembles the announcement of The Day Before, but the content could hardly be more different.
DayZ is celebrating its 10th anniversary – ‘for no particular reason,’ as stated in the post. The survival shooter had a difficult start itself, but has recently achieved new player records on Steam.
While Fntastic apologizes, Bohemia Interactive thanks the community for their support. DayZ’s timeline ends with a proud: ’10 years and still unbeatable.’
You can find the post marked with sarcasm here:
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The developers of the survival MMO Rust, which also launched in December 2013, make a joke as well. Instead of writing a parody themselves, the responsible parties simply took DayZ’s post and edited it with a red marker (via X).
In the comments, the studios are celebrated for their jab at The Day Before. Although there hasn’t been a response from Fntastic yet, the studio seems to want to maintain composure amid the situation.
In response to a comment from an angry user, the studio dryly states: ‘That was our first big experience. Tough luck.’
MeinMMO author Britta was there right at the release of The Day Before and documented her experiences in a preview report. However, her hopes for an exciting survival experience were quickly dashed. You can read about her experience here:
AMD and Nvidia are in a fierce competition when it comes to new features for graphics cards. However, AMD failed in October 2023 with its latest technology FSR 3 “Fluid Motion Frames”. But after the release of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, everything suddenly looks very different.
In October 2023, a new feature launches with major issues
AMD offered FSR 3 with “Fluid Motion Frames” (FMF) in October 2023. FMF is AMD’s competing technology to Nvidia’s DLSS Frame Generation, the latter can only be used with Nvidia graphics cards.
The technology “Fluid Motion Frames” (FMF) creates artificial intermediate frames between each two rendered frames. This is supposed to make the game appear smoother and support FSR (DLSS for Nvidia). AMD’s technology must be actively integrated into games, while Nvidia’s Frame Generation works even without it. AMD’s FMF only runs with RX 7000 and RX 6000 series graphics cards.
However, at the release in October, only two games initially supported the new feature:
But even though the image quality in an initial test is surprisingly good, the tests were accompanied by a whole host of problems, errors, and crashes. Both the colleagues from ComputerBase and PCGamesHardware criticized in their tests that the software appeared unfinished and still had room for improvement. Much of it could only be partially verified, as AMD was generally not very transparent about how this feature actually works.
Concerns among players: Games like Starfield, where AMD acts as a technology partner, completely lacked the feature, and AMD didn’t mention it at all. Some feared that AMD had just coldly shelved the “Fluid Motion Frames” to invest its resources in more important areas.
With Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the tide suddenly turns
What does it look like currently? With the new game Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a third game with “Fluid Motion Frames” has launched. Those who now assume they will encounter the same problems as in Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum may be surprised.
As the colleagues from ComputerBase explain in their test of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, AMD’s FSR 3 Frame Generation is indeed the big surprise in the test:
Most bugs and errors have been resolved by AMD.
The catastrophic frame pacing has been massively improved.
Vsync has no issues anymore and VRR also works.
After “Fluid Motion Frames” disappointed so much in October 2023, everything now looks completely different. The colleagues write that “FSR 3 Frame Generation is experiencing a true revival.” The colleagues write positively surprised: “Two months later, AMD’s Frame Generation can be considered absolutely on par with Nvidia’s DLSS Frame Generation.”
What comes next? Many now hope that the feature will also make it into more games in its mature form. The colleagues from PCGamesHardware have already stated that there would be “countless potential applications for such frame generation.” Especially older graphics cards could receive a second chance thanks to such features.
More on Avatar: The new Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora does not only bring good news for PC players. Especially players with certain graphics cards are likely to face significant problems. You can read all the details directly on MeinMMO:
