Pokémon GO: How to master today’s Catching Art Event

In Pokémon GO, the catch art event is taking place on Saturday, December 9th. How to get the most out of the event, you can find out here.

What kind of event is this? The catch art event takes place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. During the event, you will be rewarded for your accuracy with Poké Balls in the form of additional experience points and you may encounter Schneppke, Arktip, and Frigometri. Here you will find more information about the catch art event.

How can I collect a lot of experience points at the event? There will be double experience points for good, great, and excellent throws during the event.

Of the Pokémon that will appear more frequently in the wild during the event, Arktip is particularly easy to catch. This Pokémon has a large area for excellent throws and is therefore especially suitable.

Of course, you shouldn’t only catch Arktip. However, if you want to collect as many experience points as possible and see various Pokémon on your screen, it might pay off for you to favor Arktip. Perhaps you will combine it with one or the other route and meet Mateo along the way?

How to achieve excellent throws?

How can I achieve excellent throws? The most important thing to continuously achieve excellent throws is practice, above all. If you keep catching the same Pokémon, you will develop a sense of how to throw your Poké Balls best.

A good help for this can be to hold the Poké Ball a little “in hand” and give it a slight spin. Then wait for the right moment when the circle is just small enough for the excellent throw, and propel your Poké Ball towards the Pokémon using a Curved Ball. Or you can use this brilliant trick to make excellent throws easier.

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Items for more experience points

With which items can I get even more experience points? If your item stock is good and you want to maximize the experience points in the event, you can increase the experience points further with items. First of all, the Lucky Egg should be mentioned, with which you can increase the experience points by 50% for an additional 30 minutes.

The use of Incense could also be useful. With its effect of spawning additional Pokémon, you will encounter more Pokémon. This gives you the opportunity to catch more Pokémon and grab additional experience points more often.

What about you? Are you actively collecting experience points, or is the level more unimportant to you? Will you be out and about at the catch art event? Or are you more interested in one of the other Pokémon GO events in December 2023?

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Pokémon GO: Mega Altaria Counters – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

The 20 best counters against Mega Altaria in Pokémon GO have been summarized for you in this raid guide. To quickly defeat the raid boss, we show you the best moveset here on MeinMMO.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Mega Altaria is the temporary evolution of Altaria. The Pokémon is from Generation 3 and belongs to the Dragon and Flying types. However, by using the Mega Evolution, it changes to Dragon and Fairy types.

To evolve Altaria into Mega Altaria, you need to use the corresponding Mega Energy. You can obtain it, among other ways, by winning the respective Mega Raids. Due to the changes regarding Mega Evolutions, the evolution process has now been simplified.

When can you battle Mega Altaria? The Mega Evolution is available in Mega Raids from May 25, 2025, to June 3, 2025.

The best counters against Mega Altaria in the raid

  1. Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Metal Claw and Steel Wing
  2. Crypto-Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  3. Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Frost Breath
  4. Mega-Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
  5. Crypto-Dialga with Metal Claw and Iron Head
  6. Crypto-Stalobor with Metal Claw and Iron Head
  7. Mega-Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
  8. Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  9. Kyurem (Black) with Dark Claw and Ice Beam
  10. Mega-Bibor with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  11. Crypto-Mamutel with Powder Snow and Avalanche
  12. Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Metal Claw and Shadow Ball
  13. Anego with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
  14. Mega-Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane
  15. Dialga with Metal Claw and Iron Head
  16. Crypto-Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
  17. Crypto-Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
  18. Kapu-Fala with Play Rough and Nature’s Wrath
  19. Mega-Stolloss with Iron Tail and Tackle
  20. Kapu-Riki with Quick Attack and Nature’s Wrath

Weaknesses of Mega Altaria: Since Mega Altaria belongs to the Dragon and Fairy types, it is particularly weak against attacks from Poison, Steel, Ice, and Fairy types.

Can you catch Shiny Altaria? Yes, after the battle, you might encounter a shiny Altaria with some luck. You recognize it by its yellow body.

Normal Altaria (left) and Shiny (right)

How many trainers are needed? Trainers who use the best counters and have leveled them well can defeat Mega Altaria with just two or three. However, we recommend bringing a few more friends.

Also, make sure to ideally assemble your team before the raids. This saves you time and effort in the end and ensures that you always enter the battle with your best team: This way you keep an overview of your raid teams and save a lot of time.

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A No Man’s Sky in a Fantasy Setting: This new open-world game fulfills a dream

At the Game Awards, a new survival game with a large open world called Light No Fire was announced. MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller finds this idea appealing and has long wished for a No Man’s Sky in a fantasy setting.

Light No Fire is an upcoming survival game from Hello Games, the studio behind No Man’s Sky. The difference is that it doesn’t take place in space: the multiplayer game aims to create a huge and immersive world full of fantasy creatures.

The game was presented at the Game Awards 2023 with a trailer. Subsequently, studio co-founder and CEO Sean Murray provided some insights into the title, which is set to be released on Steam (via X.com).

The basic principle of Light No Fire is based on genre-typical elements: exploring the game world, crafting items and buildings, and surviving despite various dangers. There should also be different biomes, resources, and enemies.

Here you can see the announcement trailer for Light No Fire:

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Light No Fire – the new game by the creators of No Man’s Sky in the trailer

In the trailer, we can also catch glimpses of an underwater world and rabbit-people. Additionally, we see a player flying through the air on a dragon.

Generally, the world of Light No Fire will be a fantasy world with dragons and everything that comes with it, which roughly resembles open-world games like Skyrim – only as a survival game.

Light No Fire aims to stand out from other survival games

I’m not a blind “Hello Games” fan and I don’t have as many hours in No Man’s Sky as I would like. Therefore, I must emphasize that despite my respect for the studio, I wouldn’t be looking forward to a game if it didn’t pique my general interest. However, Light No Fire managed to convince me with its game idea.

The survival game wants to offer a huge open world where you can settle on a foreign, yet unexplored fictional planet. Okay, we know that from many other games as well. What’s special about Light No Fire is the scale. The game world is said to be the size of Earth.

On stage at the Game Awards, Sean Murray explained that there will be no typical video game mountains that can be easily climbed. Instead, there should be actual mountains that are as tall as Mount Everest or larger and provide the corresponding experience when reaching the summit.

Overall, it is supposed to be an open world without boundaries. While No Man’s Sky offered a whole universe with relatively small planets, Light No Fire focuses on one single huge planet.

Why do I trust the developers so much?

No Man’s Sky didn’t have the best release, but Hello Games never gave up on the game. Countless patches and content updates later, we now have – in my opinion – one of the best and most innovative survival games of all time.

I mean, how many players were disappointed by the exploration in Bethesda’s mega-RPG Starfield and its travel options because they expected the system from No Man’s Sky? I believe that speaks to the quality of the game – even though such a system was never promised for Starfield.

Who is writing here? Dariusz Müller is a big fan of survival games. Whether it’s ARK: Survival Evolved, Icarus, or Sons of the Forest, he simply enjoys the genre and can spend hundreds of hours fighting for survival in the games. Only competitive shooters and Pokémon excite him even more.

Now, one might say that it’s the developers’ job to improve a game with bugs, but Hello Games continues to provide free updates for the sci-fi game even years after No Man’s Sky became a really good title.

Free updates are generally appreciated by the immense miser in me, but the quality of the new content is also simply right. They really are a cool expansion every time and provide actual value.

I am simply convinced that Hello Games has learned from the problems of No Man’s Sky’s release and wants to do it better this time from the start. With the commendable development of No Man’s Sky in mind, I am immediately eager to check out the new title.

Light No Fire aims to create a complete planet as a game world. Something similar is also planned by another developer studio: The creator of PUBG revolutionized gaming – their next game is set to depict the entire world

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EA FC 24: New Dynasties Event is live – All info in the overview

In EA FC 24 has already seen several event premieres. On Friday, EA Sports introduced a new promo called “Dynasties” for Ultimate Team. We provide you with all the information.

What does the Dynasties event include? The new format “Dynasties” features famous family dynasties that are currently influencing the world of football or have influenced it in the past. Prominent father-son, sibling, or cousin pairs are in the spotlight.

Currently, the official tweet from EA is live, introducing all the Dynasties cards:

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All Dynasties cards at a glance

What Dynasties cards are there? The official Dynasties cards are live, confirming the leaks that had previously existed. Additionally, EA Sports has reintroduced the twin card system, which was introduced in FIFA 23, for some Dynasties icons. This means you can pull a stronger and weaker version of the legends.

But let’s now take a look at all the available cards:

All Dynasties pairs at a glance:

  • Zinédine and Luca Zidane
  • Paolo and Daniel (available as an Objective) Maldini
  • Juan Sebastián and Deian Verón
  • Rivaldo and Rivaldinho
  • Gheorge and Ianis Hagi
  • Patrick and Justin (as SBC) Kluivert
  • Henrik and Jordan Larsson
  • Lena and Tim Oberdorf
  • Jurriën and Quentin Timber
  • Erling Haaland and Jonatan Braut-Brunes
  • Nico and Keven Schlotterbeck
  • Marcus and Khéphren Thuram
  • Rasmus and Oscar Højlund
  • Leroy and Sidi Sané
  • Ferland and Édouard Mendy
  • Reece and Lauren James
  • Theo and Lucas Hernández
  • Florian and Juliane Wirtz
  • Iñaki and Nico (most likely as SBC) Williams

What else does the Dynasties event offer? In addition to the promo cards listed above that you can pull from packs, there is a high probability that there will again be playable event players as Objectives. This time, because of the family connections, you could even have the chance to unlock two special cards from the tasks.

To ensure that you can pull plenty of players, you are allowed to complete a Mega Pack worth 35,000 coins in the SBCs every day. The daily Advent calendar challenge also provides you with additional rewards.

Additionally, due to the new holiday patch, a variety of new players have been added to the game, including fan-favorite Adama Traoré from recent years. He has received a Flashback card. Other veteran players like Sergio Ramos or Mario Balotelli are also new to the game and always exciting candidates for a Flashback card.

So it remains to be seen whether EA Sports has a few Christmas surprises up its sleeve.

This Monday (December 11), the next match day in the Pro Open League will take place. There, professionals can give the next upgrades to their partnered Pro Live cards. Our Pro Live Tracker provides you with all updates, progress, and important dates.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – Location and offer on 08.12.

Even in the Iron Banner week, Xur is present in Destiny 2. MeinMMO tells you what his offer looks like, where to find him, and whether it is worth it.

What happened this week in Destiny? Amid the turmoil at Bungie, where concerns over a takeover and internal tensions are brewing, Destiny 2 is additionally grappling with the plague of cheaters in PvP.

For the Guardians, this week also raised the question of what a full takeover by Sony would mean for the loot shooter? Salvation or exodus? Here are 3 possible scenarios that might occur.

However, those who do not want to think about or speculate on this fateful change might be looking forward to the Dawning event next week or found comfort in the good old hunt for cute star kitties: Destiny 2: How to discover all 14 star kitty locations in Season 23

Have you already been to the new dungeon? If not, take a first look here:

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Destiny 2: Dungeon “Ruins of the Warlord” holds a brittle secret

All information about Xur on December 8, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

When does Xur come? He appears in Destiny 2 weekly on Fridays at 6:00 PM and remains present in the game world until the following Tuesday at 6:00 PM. During this time, guardians from around the world can visit his store and purchase exotic items.

Where is Xur? This is his camp for the weekend

Xur’s position: After the reset at 6:00 PM, the search begins, and players fly to Xur’s possible locations. The MeinMMO editorial team is there and will tell you where to search.

Here is where Xur is located: Fly to the European Dead Zone, Twisted Cove
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Here Xur is hiding this week

Xur’s inventory from December 8 – 12 – All exotics at a glance

What does Xur have on offer? Xur offers a wide selection of exotic equipment and weapons on behalf of the Nine, which he still sells for legendary shards in Season 22 to all guardians.

His inventory changes weekly, providing especially new players the opportunity to enhance their skills by using exotics and preparing more quickly for the challenges in Destiny 2.

This is Xur’s offer

Xur’s inventory from December 8 – 12.

Weapon: The Jade Rabbit – Scout Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Hunter: Ophidia Spathe – Chest Armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +14
  • Resilience: +14
  • Recovery: +8
  • Discipline: +9
  • Intellect: +9
  • Strength: +11
  • Total: 65

Titan: An Unyielding Skullfort – Head Armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +6
  • Resilience: +21
  • Recovery: +8
  • Discipline: +6
  • Intellect: +7
  • Strength: +16
  • Total: 64

Warlock: Skull of the Great Ahamkara – Head Armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +18
  • Resilience: +7
  • Recovery: +7
  • Discipline: +12
  • Intellect: +18
  • Strength: +2
  • Total: 64

Legendary Armor Set: “Monarch” Set

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In addition to the regular offer, Xur sells unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. However, you can only purchase these weapons from Xur if you also own the relevant expansion.

Currently, he has one weapon on offer:

  • The exotic hand cannon “Fatebringer” (Beyond Light DLC) with a fixed draw.

Lord Saladin is offering Iron Banner Control again

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Tribute was not well received: The latest Iron Banner mode “Tribute” lasted only 2 days. Bungie actually wanted to excite the guardians with a mix of the modes “Relic” and “Fortress” for a new kind of Iron Banner. But that backfired.

For most guardians, Tribute in the Iron Banner was just Gambit in new packaging. They wanted to play Control as it has always been.

Bungie recognized this and replaced the mode after the first feedback from players. However, it has not been completely abandoned as they will consider how to make the experience entertaining again.

  • You have the opportunity in Season 23 to earn the trendy Strand Auto Rifle “Deadly Abundance” with penetrating casing in the Iron Banner.
  • A “Banana” emblem, an Iron Banner shader, and through engrams also the “Iron Symmachy” armors from Destiny 1.
  • Real iron wolves can also crown themselves with a title gilding.
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This is the Iron Banner badge in Season 23

If you wanted to score big in the Iron Banner, then pack the hand cannon Thorn – preferably with its catalyst: Most toxic weapon in Destiny 2 finally gets what players have been begging for for years

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No one understands what is happening in the trailer for Hideo Kojima’s new game, but that is exactly what makes it so good

Hideo Kojima presented a teaser trailer for his new game OD at the Game Awards 2023. Even though fans have absolutely no idea what is actually going on, they are excited and already speculating about what could be behind the ominous trailer.

What does the trailer for OD show? At the beginning, you hear the crackling sound of a Geiger counter. Then it sounds like a door is being kicked in.

Next, we see the faces of three people in close-up. They all say the same cryptic sentence in different emotional states: The hungry purple dinosaur ate the kind zingy fox, the jabbering crab, and the mad whale started vending and quacking.

In English, this means: The hungry purple dinosaur ate the friendly fox, the jabbering crab, and the mad whale began to sell and quack.

One of the characters is then shown again, this time full of fear. In her eyes, a door that is opening is reflected: The woman screams. Then the logo appears, and the trailer ends.

You can watch the trailer for Kojima’s new game OD here:

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The new game ‘OD’ by Hideo Kojima in the teaser trailer

How does the community react to the trailer? Fans are thrilled – even though they have absolutely no idea what is actually going on.

User Frankenmuppet sums it up perfectly under the teaser on YouTube: As always, when a Kojima production is teased, I have no idea what’s going on… And I am 100% in.

Not understanding Kojima’s trailers is more the rule than the exception. Even with the teaser for Death Stranding, viewers were shown surreal elements without having the contextual framework, leaving them wondering: What the hell did I just see?

While you still have absolutely no idea what the game is actually about after watching Kojima’s teasers, the trailer does something very important: It conveys a feeling.

In the case of OD, it is a slowly emerging unease that begins with the crackling of the Geiger counter and reaches its peak with the woman’s scream.

Moreover, this ignorance provides plenty of material for speculation. Just like in the games, the devil is often hidden in the details in Kojima’s trailers.

This is also true here in OD, where the reflections in the eyes reveal additional information and show how the door opens at the end and a shadowy figure becomes visible.

What could the trailer mean? Under the trailer on YouTube, initial speculations are already circulating about what Kojima wants to show us in his trailer.

User Sleazy Shell explains that the phrase used in the teaser is a phonetic pangram, meaning a sentence that contains all the letters of the alphabet. He goes on to explain:

[…] This could mean that one can create a voiceprint. If you have a sample of these people’s voices with every possible sound, you could create a profile of how each word would sound when they say it. With that, you might be able to copy or identify people’s voices.

Together with the chaotically overlapping voices in the background, it seems that voice and sound are a central theme.

Below, another user speculates whether the woman at the end maybe sees a different version of herself and screams because of that.

What do you think of Hideo Kojima’s mysterious trailer, and do you have any ideas about what might be behind the clip? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

If you are looking for a good series on Netflix, take a look at this personal recommendation from the game maker:

Creator of Metal Gear Solid raves about a new Netflix series: ‘Undoubtedly the best anime of the year’

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Honkai: Star Rail showed the world Penacony and new characters – Get 1,600 free Stellare now

Last night, the Game Awards 2023 took place. Honkai: Star Rail won in the category “Best Mobile Game” and delivered a first sneak peek at the upcoming world Penacony in a new trailer. Additionally, players will soon receive heaps of Stellar Jade to celebrate the game’s win at the awards.

At the Game Awards 2023, the big space fantasy RPG from the creators of Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, took home the title of Best Mobile Game”.

In a trailer, the game looks back on its journey so far, but also glances into the future and gives a taste of the upcoming content. Furthermore, players are greeted with a thank you in the form of Stellar Jade.

Here you can see the Game Awards 2023 trailer of Honkai: Star Rail:

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TGA Candidacy Video: A Story That Never Grows Dull – Honkai: Star Rail

Next Stop of the Astral Express: Penacony!

The next world will be called Penacony. It is under Xipe, the Aeon of Harmony. The trailer shows a futuristic city adorned with numerous ornaments.

After the Herta Space Station, Jarilo-VI, and Xianzhou Luofu, Penacony will be the fourth world the Astral Express travels to.

Besides the sneak peek at the new world, the trailer also introduces two new characters. On one hand, Black Swan, a mysterious guardian of memories in the Garden of Memories.

On the other hand, we get our first look at Acheron. She belongs to the Galaxy Rangers and bears a striking resemblance to Raiden Mei from Honkai Impact 3rd.

How to get the reward? Via X.com/Twitter there was good news for players. To celebrate the game’s award success and as a thank you for the players’ support, there are 1,600 Stellar Jade as a reward. All Trailblazers at level 4 and above can claim the Stellar Jade.

This will automatically be sent to each player via in-game mail on December 9, 2023, at 00:00 (server time). You need to claim the reward before version 1.5 ends.

Honkai: Star Rail – All codes you can redeem in December 2023

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Twitch bans German streamer KuchenTV after the situation with Gamer of the Year Shurjoka escalates

The conflict between Pia “Shurjoka” Scholz and the content creators around Tim “KuchenTV” Heldt has flared up. Now Twitch intervenes and bans the opinion blogger.

What kind of ban is this? The German opinion blogger Tim “KuchenTV” Heldt publishes videos on YouTube in a news format. Additionally, he goes live on Twitch with reaction content. As he announced on December 8, 2023 on X, formerly Twitter, the streaming platform has now banned him.

In a screenshot shared by KuchenTV, the decision is justified with “harassment of others due to a personal trauma.” According to the affiliated content creator Theo “Scurrows” Bottländer, this is said to be a permanent ban (via X).

The ban followed a conflict that had been simmering for months

What is behind this? In May 2023, the Twitch streamer Pia “Shurjoka” Scholz was awarded “Gamer of the Year”. KuchenTV had already criticized her at the beginning of the year for her stance on the “Harry Potter” game Hogwarts Legacy.

The opinion blogger subsequently considered the award ceremony a scandal in a video, with Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris agreeing, one of Germany’s largest Twitch streamers.

Since then, dozens of videos have been published showing Shurjoka prominently in the thumbnail or carrying her name in the title. MontanaBlack publicly stated that he could earn a lot of money with the content against the streamer.

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A screenshot from August shows the flood of videos

Scurrows also got involved in the summer. He claimed that Shurjoka had accused him of sexual harassment, which would be a crime. However, the streamer stated that she only spoke of harassment, which would be a personal perception. This relates to a situation from gamescom 2017, where he allegedly filmed her on her cleavage.

Shurjoka subsequently withdrew from Twitter, or X, temporarily and ceased to address the discussion widely in her streams.

KuchenTV thought Twitch “didn’t give a shit” about Shurjoka’s allegations

What was the reason for the ban now? On December 5, 2023, tensions boiled over again when KuchenTV released a video on Shurjoka’s criticism of the opinion YouTuber Alicia Joe. The streamer spoke about the situation on Twitch, which again led to reactions from KuchenTV.

On December 6, Shurjoka then used the platform X to process and clarify topics of the past months, particularly the alleged accusations of sexual harassment, from her perspective.

Additionally, she released excerpts from KuchenTV’s streams in which he made a drinking game out of her statements and stated that her tears were for him “like lubricant.” The streamer repeatedly called on Twitch support to take action.

In his last stream from December 6, 2023, KuchenTV claimed that Twitch support “didn’t give a shit” about Shurjoka. The original clip is no longer available due to the ban, but can still be accessed via X:

https://twitter.com/Shurjoka/status/1732800999830573442?s=20

Almost two full days after the 7-hour stream, Twitch has now finally reacted. KuchenTV’s channel can no longer be accessed, which also means that the streams are no longer viewable, so no new reactions can arise from it.

What happens next? KuchenTV has already announced plans to take legal action against Twitch’s decision. On X, he also started a poll about where he should shift his streaming content, whether to YouTube or the controversial platform Kick.

Shurjoka is in turn urging YouTube not to give the content creator a platform for further similar content there (via X).

MeinMMO has already dealt with the topic in August 2023:

Shurjoka in the crosshairs: How a 25-year-old activist became a hate figure on the internet

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Genshin Impact 4.3: Here are the new banners and characters

The special program for version 4.3 in Genshin Impact took place today, on December 8, 2023, as a livestream. Players received information about the upcoming banners and the characters that will soon be available.

On December 8, 2023, there was a major livestream in Genshin Impact with a preview of the upcoming game content.

The new version 4.3 is titled “Roses and Muskets”. Starting December 20, 2023, it will be available in Genshin Impact.

In the new version 4.3, players can expect:

  • 2 new playable characters
  • 3 rerun banners
  • 1 new story quest
  • 2 new artifact sets
  • and more

Here you can see the trailer for the new version 4.3 in Genshin Impact:

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Genshin Impact: Version 4.3 “Roses and Muskets” Trailer

These are the new banners in version 4.3 with Navia and Chevreuse

Who are the new characters? We already know Navia from the Fontaine quest series. She is the president of the Spina di Rosula and will be a 5-star character. Navia belongs to the Geo element and wields her deadly umbrella as a claymore weapon.

In addition, Chevreuse will also be added to the game. She is the troop leader of the special patrol in Fontaine. Chevreuse is a 4-star character who uses the Pyro element and fights with a polearm.

What banners will there be in version 4.3? As usual, the banner phases are divided into 2 phases.

In the first phase, the banners for these 5-star characters will run:

  • Navia (Geo and claymore)
  • Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo and sword)

In the second phase, these two special banners will follow:

  • Raiden Shougun (Electro and polearm)
  • Yoimiya (Pyro and bow)

With the banners of the 2nd phase, you can also obtain the new character Chevreuse (Pyro and polearm) as a 4-star character.

During the livestream, 3 new promo codes were released again – but they are only valid for a short time:

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What else will there be in version 4.3? In addition to the new characters and banners, the upcoming version will feature a story quest with Navia, as well as 2 new artifact sets.

There will once again be several events, such as a film festival in Fontaine, where you can obtain Primogems, the claymore “Ultimate Overlord’s Mega Magic Sword”, and the companion Mini-Seelie.

The card game Genius Invokation TCG and the Cup of Eternity will be enhanced with Fontaine characters and elements.

The game system will also be revised. In the future, there will be a feature that allows you to collect expedition rewards and prepared ingredients with a single click.

Artifact management will also become easier, allowing you to filter items better. Additionally, there will be artifact recommendations for the different characters.

A small note: Due to the nomination of Genshin Impact at the Game Awards 2023, all players starting from adventure level 4 will receive a total of 800x Primogems. These will be sent to you via in-game mail between December 9 and December 12.

Here you can find an overview of all promo codes that you can currently redeem.

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EA FC 24: New leak makes a strong striker so coveted that he is no longer available for purchase

In EA FC 24 a new leak has led to a player completely disappearing from the transfer market. We clarify which player it is and why he is currently so sought after.

Which player is it about? Marcus Rashford from Manchester has been one of the most coveted cards for several years, especially at the start. He consistently shows strong values for his relatively low rating, making him a very playable but also expensive card.

It is unusual that more than two months after the official release, a player suddenly disappears from the transfer market and when one is lucky enough to find him, he can only be purchased for the maximum price of 50,000 coins.

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The price “0” means that the card is not traded on the transfer market.

Meanwhile, there are many players who surpass the values of the English winger, yet this card is currently hardly found on the transfer market. What is the reason for this?

Leak announces suitable evolution upgrade for Rashford

Why is Rashford currently not on the transfer market? The famous and trusted leaker futdonk (here’s the link to the X- formerly Twitter account) announced a new evolution for the left midfield position on his Instagram account. The published requirements allow for a wide range of players, making it seem like even a higher rated card like Rashford fits the requirements of the new evolution.

Rashford already has a special card that he received for the Centurion event. It once had a value of over 2 million coins, and around 1 1/2 months after the release, it is still priced at almost 900,000 coins.

This is likely also the reason for his current desirability. Fans may expect to receive a similarly strong card for significantly less money with the new evolution. When the leaked evolution will appear, whether the requirements will actually allow an evolution upgrade for Rashford, and what improvements that will entail, is still open at the moment.

What makes Rashford so strong? He is fast, has good dribbling skills, can hold his own in tackles with his physical presence, and has a very solid finishing ability. Moreover, he has perfect work rates for a striker, as he possesses a low defensive work rate and a high offensive work rate. This means he works little defensively but provides many runs offensively.

Additionally, Rashford has 5-star skills, making him unpredictable in dribbling, as he can outsmart his opponents with the best special moves. Despite all these positive aspects, Rashford can be perfectly integrated into any team and easily linked due to his nationality, league, club, and positional alternatives.

It could be that Rashford remains an absolute rarity on the transfer market until the release of the leaked evolution, and even beyond.

However, other cards have already received strong upgrades and may receive more next Monday. The next match day in the EA FC 24 Pro Open is coming up. With our Pro Live Tracker, you won’t miss any dates, progress, or upgrades.

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There is only one special PS5 and this console is likely to be worth a lot soon

The long-time Sony CEO Jim Ryan has said goodbye. On the occasion of his farewell, he received a unique PS5 that cannot be purchased anywhere.

Meanwhile, you can buy the PS5 in pretty much any store. However, a unique PS5 that has now been revealed cannot be purchased anywhere. Because it is a special gift from Sony to the departing CEO.

Thanks to a post from an employee, we were able to see the PS5 at least once before it disappears into private ownership and will surely receive a place of honor.

Unique PS5 in the design of a PlayStation 1

What kind of PS5 is this? The departing PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan received the PS5 as a farewell gift at his farewell party.

Thanks to a Twitter post from a PlayStation employee, we were able to take a small look at it.

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What does the PS5 look like? The PS5 resembles the official PS5 and features the same white design. However, instead of using black in the middle, the old design of the PS1 is used here. And many people appreciate this under the Twitter post.

The gamepad looks surprisingly good with its classic color scheme and stands out clearly from the standard design of the DualSense. The buttons and the thumbstick also look fascinating, as they are inspired by the original style.

When is Jim Ryan leaving? Ryan announced his departure at the end of September 2023. In an official blog post from Sony Interactive Entertainment, it was announced that Ryan will step down in spring 2024 and Hiroki Totoki will take over the role of interim CEO while simultaneously retaining his current role as President and COO of the Sony Group.

Why is the console likely to be worth a lot? The PS5 from Ryan is a PS5 with a unique design. Especially collectors would pay a lot of money for such a console to display it. Rare hardware is often auctioned for a lot of money. For example, someone paid around 16,000 euros for a special iPhone model.

It is initially unlikely that Ryan will part with his farewell gift. However, it has indeed occurred that people have auctioned such gifts later for a good cause.

Change the design of the PS5: If you are dissatisfied with the white design of the PS5, you can surprisingly easily change its appearance. A YouTuber has presented a few tricks with which you can change your PS5 in under a minute:

Tech YouTuber gives his PS5 a new design in 60 seconds – Here’s how you can recreate it for 45 euros

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What happens to Destiny 2 now that Bungie has been swallowed by Sony? – These are the 3 options available

There are rumors that Bungie, the Destiny 2 developer, could be fully acquired by Sony, thus losing its independence. The well-known gaming analyst and Destiny author Paul Tassi has responded to the concerns of the Guardians and outlined three scenarios that players and the studio might expect.

Why does Sony actually want to acquire Bungie? Things do not look good for Bungie at the moment. Since the DLC “Lightfall,” the Guardians have become increasingly dissatisfied with their game. On one hand, due to the unfinished and poorly told story of Lightfall; on the other hand, because of the current state of the loot shooter.

There is an awareness that the upcoming DLC will determine the course of the company, and appropriate measures have been taken.

  • By delaying the upcoming DLC “The Final Form” from February to June 2024, they have created an opportunity to realize a larger and bolder vision, which will hopefully excite everyone and remain memorable for many years.
  • Although there have been layoffs in the community support area, the Destiny2Team is still more active and has been responding quickly to player feedback, including rapid changes.
  • All of this adds to the ongoing efforts of the PvP Strike Team, which is currently closely monitoring and supporting the events in the Crucible.

The most pressure is on the employees. Bungie’s HR manager Holly Barbacovi has made it unmistakably clear to them, that layoffs are a “leverage” that could definitely be activated again.

Bungie has officially been part of the Sony PlayStation family since February 2022. However, with the option to continue releasing games independently.

However, should they fail to turn things around in 2024 and thus fall significantly below certain financial thresholds, Sony has the right to dissolve the existing board and take full control.

Recently, Bungie created a stir with these ornaments in the Eververse:

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Become Geralt of Rivia in the Season of the Wish of Destiny 2

Would Sony make Destiny better or let it die?

This is what the Guardians are currently asking: The question that arises with such a complete takeover is whether Sony would do a better job. Players have divided opinions on this and are unsure whether a takeover by Sony would have positive or negative effects. However, the biggest uncertainty lies in what impact this could have on their favorite game Destiny 2.

  • On one hand, one could perhaps hope for possible stabilization and improvement of the game under the leadership of a financially strong company.
  • On the other hand, players also have concerns about possible creative restrictions and strategic upheavals.

This phase of uncertainty also affects gaming analyst and Destiny player Paul Tassi from Forbes. He has therefore analyzed three possible scenarios about how the situation could develop and what plans Sony might have for the future of Destiny 2.

Best-case scenario: Better leadership, stronger games

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This would be the solid future for Destiny: In this context, Paul Tassi outlines a picture of a promising future. The creative expertise of Bungie and the technological power of Sony come together to create an unprecedented gaming experience.

  • With close collaboration, the boundaries of the old and outdated Destiny 2 development could be overcome. Innovative features, technical brilliance, and a fresh, dynamic gaming experience would emerge once again.
  • Bungie would benefit from Sony’s financial resources, technical expertise, and global reach, improving the quality of Destiny 2 and also the new IPs. Short-term losses from “The Final Form” would also be covered by Sony.
  • With a complete takeover, Sony could also eliminate problematic leadership positions and promote those within the company who make better decisions. Perhaps even some of their own talented internal staff or others with live service/AAA experience.

In this clean-up, Bungie could come back on track with a new leadership team and lead Destiny 2 into the next glorious era. There would also be enough space for more Bungie IPs, such as Marathon and Matter.

Scenario 2: Partial Reduction

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This would be the middle way: In this scenario, Sony might cling to the undeniable fact that the production of Destiny 2 is enormously expensive.

  • The regular provision of so much seasonal content at this scale along with the annual expansions is difficult and costly.
  • Additionally, Destiny 2 currently does not have an efficient revenue source mechanism.
  • Furthermore, the shooter is monetized in such a way that it tends to discourage players, although not to the extent of Genshin Impact with its gambling model or a WoW subscription. Even if Destiny were a subscription model, probably only a few players would choose it anyway.

In this scenario, you should therefore also expect cuts regarding what becomes of Destiny, as well as at Bungie.

Sony might still preserve parts of Bungie’s autonomy to ensure that the best creative minds behind Destiny 2 retain their freedom and can continue to realize the unique vision of the game. However, for cost reasons, they would reduce the scope of the game as well as downsize or reorganize the teams.

Players should therefore prepare for Destiny not continuing at its current pace, delivering only smaller, rarer content or even languishing in “maintenance mode.” Perhaps with the plan to restore the IP on a larger scale later.

Bungie would also work on Sony’s other live service ambitions with new games like Marathon, of which both Sony and Bungie hope for success.

Scenario 3: The Worst Case

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This is the grim future: The third scenario will primarily break the hearts of die-hard Destiny fans. In this case, Sony would not only replace Bungie’s board in the event of a takeover, but also lose faith in all Bungie projects from Destiny to Marathon. Destiny 2 would more or less cease to exist.

  • Sony concludes that Destiny burns more money than it brings in.
  • There would, as feared by employees, be further layoffs.
  • Bungie’s teams would be “torn apart,” providing only support for other high-profile Sony developers and helping develop other live service games that are not their own IPs.

This hope remains: We consider the last, pessimistic scenario for fans of Destiny, as well as Paul Tassi, to be unlikely. This is due to three reasons.

  • Reason 1: Bungie is far too famous a development studio to simply dissolve.
  • Reason 2: It would make the decision-makers at Sony look like fools, as the deal to purchase Bungie is not even two years old.
  • Reason 3: Destiny is far too strong an IP to be completely killed. The game has endured a decade and has a fan base of millions, including hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic players to this day. That doesn’t just disappear after a drop in revenue.

Although the Destiny community is already considering what path Destiny might take under Sony in the future and how this would impact them and their Guardians, it remains speculation for now.

The most desirable future lies probably somewhere between the first two scenarios. Because replacing Bungie’s management is not a magical solution.


But we are still curious: Which scenario would be the optimal solution for you? And how do you actually feel about a monthly subscription model for Destiny 2? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

Everything about the soul-crushing atmosphere that currently prevails at Bungie can be read here: Employees reveal “soul-crushing” atmosphere at Destiny 2, studio threatens to lose its independence

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Disappointed ‘Mass Effect’ fans have a new game to look forward to

“Exodus” could be the game that wins back all disappointed Mass Effect fans. However, the story will become even more dramatic.

Last night, the Game Awards took place. There, many already released games were awarded, and a lot of games were newly announced. One of them probably brought a spark of excitement to the eyes of almost all Mass Effect fans.

We are talking about Exodus, which is referred to everywhere as a mix of “Mass Effect” and “Interstellar”. A single-player RPG with a lot of sci-fi and a very dramatic gameplay mechanic.

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Exodus – Reveal trailer with gameplay scenes

Who is behind the game? The developer is Archetype Entertainment – not much has been heard from them so far, but that’s okay. The studio consists of many veterans and includes former employees from BioWare, Naughty Dog, Sony Santa Monica, Bethesda, and 343 Industries. So, a lot of talent is coming together here.

What is Exodus about? The trailer already gives a good first impression of the game – but let me summarize it anyway.

Humanity has reached the age of space travel and has likely also entered into conflict with an alien species. The so-called “Celestials” are considered the greatest threat to humanity. A highly developed race that apparently has little joy in humans and wants to stop them.

In contrast, there are the “Travelers” who travel through the galaxy to find new planets and technologies for humanity. However, these Travelers are not just heroes; they make great sacrifices every time they embark on a journey. Because they use special portals that accelerate their ships to the speed of light.

Almost 40,000 years in the future, some aspects of the game take place.

And this is where the parallel to the film “Interstellar” comes into play. Because, during travel at the speed of light, the perception of time changes. While only a few days pass on the spaceship, time in the rest of the universe ticks by much faster – after such a journey, years or decades may have passed. People you have come to know and love have aged or have long since died.

Thus, the story of the game will likely span several centuries or even millennia – you are on a mission for humanity and sacrifice many other aspects of being human for it.

Our colleagues from GameStar were the only ones to speak with the developers about the game nationwide: Mass Effect 5 gets a rival

If you want more background information, you should take a look at the official website of the game – there are already some little videos for story lovers.

A second trailer, with more story, is here for you:

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Exodus – Long story trailer for the mega sci-fi game

What does the gameplay look like? Although the cinematic trailer currently only shows very few gameplay scenes in a very early state, it seems to be very action-oriented and reminiscent of a “cover shooter”.

To what extent there are role-playing aspects, with skills and supernatural abilities that may be explained with technology, remains to be seen until more details are revealed.

The thought that there are some people behind the game who also worked on Mass Effect is anyway popping up while watching the trailer. The way weapons are attached to the armor, the cover combat, and even the running animations are likely to raise a slightly amused eyebrow with many, along the lines of “I have seen that before”.

Also, the jumps through large “portals” that accelerate to the speed of light strongly remind one of Mass Effect – after all, the “Mass Effect portals” were precisely the same thing, just without the time component.

Cortyn says: Of all the trailers from the Game Awards, it was Exodus that impressed me the most and evoked a nearly childlike excitement in me – even though we still know far too little. However, if the developers manage to connect interesting and lovable characters with engaging gameplay and a story that already sounds heartbreaking, then Exodus could be one of the most important games of the coming years.

Whether Exodus can deliver all that the trailer already promises, we will surely find out in the coming months as the release approaches. But at least for the moment, I am cautiously optimistic and looking forward to an exciting sci-fi story that hopefully can fill the void that Mass Effect 3 left behind for so many of us.

What is your first impression of Exodus?

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7 vs. Wild: Fans speculated for months about what the “secret bonus episode” shows on YouTube – Now we know it

After the departure of his teammate, a candidate is left alone in the wilderness of 7 vs. Wild. Another team takes a hike so long that the flood cuts them off from their return path.

Attention, this article contains spoilers for episodes 1–12 of 7 vs. Wild Season 3

Which participant gets left behind alone? After Jan Schlappen (26) already struggled with psychological issues in the last episode, the participant decided to leave 7 vs. Wild Season 3 after a week. However, Joey Kelly (50) chose to continue alone. His experiences will be shown in a bonus episode on YouTube, which will be the last episode to be released on YouTube. 

For months, fans have speculated about the “secret bonus episode.” Initially, many assumed that Fritz Meinecke (34), as the founding father of the series, would expose himself again without his teammate Martin “SurvivalMattin” Rudloff (40) after the team had already dropped out early. Now there is finally clarity about who we will see in a bonus episode.

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

A team is cut off from the camp by the flood and searches for a way out

What is happening with Trymacs and Rumatra? On Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler’s birthday, the streamer wishes for a hike from his teammate, Wieland “Rumatra” Welte (27), as far as they have gone since their arrival. The team explores the coast and must also cross a difficult passage. 

When the team wants to make their way back, they notice that the passage is flooded, and they now have to go back through the forest to the camp. 

Whether the team can manage this is unclear; not only in the reactions but also in the series, it has already been frequently explained that the forest there is so densely overgrown that crossing is almost impossible.

How is the wildcard team doing? The wildcard team is in a very good mood again in the current episode. The girls have some luck in foraging for food and find some snails they can eat. Otherwise, the team enjoys the sunshine and is happy that half is already over.

What is happening with Knossi and Sascha? In the current episode, Sascha Huber (31) is also celebrating his birthday. Knossi has arranged a gift for the fitness YouTuber. The gift is the next 30 minutes of 7 vs. Wild Season 3, which is supposed to air exclusively on his YouTube channel.

The episode is supposed to be aired in early January. The two also have luck in fishing in the episode and can enjoy a small dinner. 

Is Reeze doing well again? For days, Dominik “Reeze” Reezmann (30) has been suffering from heartburn and nausea. There is still no improvement in this episode. The team does not know why only Reeze feels unwell, while Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (26) has no problems.

However, the team has also experienced some positives; the influencers have upgraded their accommodation and increased the sleeping area. 

At the end of the episode, no phone ringing can be heard, so it is not to be assumed that a team is leaving the project. However, the phone ringing was also not heard in the last episode, even though Jan left 7 vs. Wild Season 3 in that episode – so that is not a guaranteed warning sign. What happened in the last episode can be read here.

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On this Pokémon GO route, you can do your weekly shopping right away

In Pokémon GO it is not that easy to get a route unlocked. The community is now discussing a particularly irritating route that has been unlocked.

What are routes? Routes are a feature in Pokémon GO where trainers can submit interesting paths as a route. If these are approved by Niantic, trainers can then follow them and meet among other things the new NPC Mateo.

Getting a route approved is not that easy. Niantic wants to have only high-quality routes in the game. This leads to many submitted routes not being checked for weeks and then being rejected.

What kind of route is the community currently amused about? A route that likely meets Niantic’s quality standards and was found by a trainer in the game is currently causing confusion and laughter. This route does not lead past beautiful nature, landmarks, or interesting points – but rather through a grocery store.

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Community asks: How could this be approved?

The trainer who discovered this route writes about it: How could this be approved? It is just a walk through the aisles of the grocery store. Another comment from the community states “this is hilarious”. It is also said: Pokemon trainers need to eat. This is Mateo’s favorite route.

That it is not that easy to get routes approved is confirmed by another comment: Nevertheless, I have been trying to get an approval since August. In the past, we have already listed tips for creating routes that increase the chances of them being unlocked.

How about you? Have you submitted routes, and have they maybe even been accepted and published? Do you perhaps have your own tips with which you have had good experiences to improve your chances of getting routes published?

If you still don’t know what else is waiting for you this month, take a look at the Pokémon GO events in December 2023.

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Genshin Impact: 3 new promo codes grant you 300 Primogems – But only for a short time

Today, on December 8, 2023, the big livestream for the new version 4.3 took place in Genshin Impact. During this event, 3 new promo codes were released, which you can use to secure fantastic rewards in the game.

These are the promo codes from the 4.3 livestream. It’s best to redeem them right away and get the following free rewards:

  • RS99D5LVTM6V

For this code, you will receive 100x Original Resin, 10x Mystic Enhancement Ore

  • UBRQC4MCT4PZ

For this code, you will receive 100x Original Resin, 5x Hero’s Wit

  • 8BQ9CMMVS5PM

For this code, you will receive 100x Original Resin, 50,000 Mora

How long are the codes from the 4.3 livestream valid? You should redeem the codes as soon as possible, as they are only valid for a short time. Specifically, the codes are active only until December 8, 2023, 11:00 PM (UTC-5). This corresponds to German time: Saturday, December 9, at 5:00 AM.

Here you can find all the important information about the upcoming banners and new characters in version 4.3:

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How to secure free rewards with promo codes

What are promo codes in Genshin Impact? With the codes, you can easily receive rewards in the game. Every month and during certain events, new codes are released that are valid for a certain period of time.

How do you redeem promo codes in Genshin Impact? You can redeem the codes in two ways:

  • On one hand, you can go directly to the official Genshin Impact website and claim your rewards through the redeem code page.
  • On the other hand, you can also claim your rewards directly in the game by going to Settings, selecting Account, and choosing “Redeem Now” for the code.

You can find a detailed guide on how to claim your rewards in the game

Which promo codes are currently active? In addition to the three new promo codes from the 4.0 livestream, these codes are currently active:

  • EA8RWDMBVRTR: 60x Original Resin, 5x Adventurer’s Words
  • 6T8NWE3HD7PD: 60x Original Resin, 5x Adventurer’s Words
  • GENSHINGIFT: 50x Original Resin, 3x Hero’s Wit (this code is valid for a long time)

Here you can find an overview of all tips and builds for Genshin Impact.

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Game Awards 2023: All the trailers you shouldn’t miss

Yesterday, on December 7, 2023, the best games of the year were awarded at the Game Awards. In addition, several new trailers were shown again. In this list, you will find 8 of them that you definitely should not miss.

What kind of list is this? In this list, you will find 8 trailers from the Game Awards 2023. We, as the editorial team of MeinMMO, have come together to select the trailers that, in our opinion, you should not miss if you did not watch the show live.

Light No Fire

Genre: Open-World, Multiplayer | Developer: Hello Games | Platform: PC

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Light No Fire – the new game by the creators of No Man’s Sky in the trailer

Why should you not miss it? Light No Fire is a new multiplayer project from Hello Games, the developers of No Man’s Sky.

You are promised a game set in a massive open world that, according to the developers, should reach the size of our Earth. With this, they aim to break the boundaries of previous open-world games and offer you plenty of freedom.

As the trailer shows, it takes place on a fantasy planet that is procedurally generated. On this, there are reportedly towering mountains, plenty of flora and fauna, and even dragons. You should be able to explore the surface as well as a colorful underwater world across various continents.

When will it be released? When and on which platforms Light No Fire will be released is not yet known. At least it can already be found on Steam.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2

Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Ninja Theory | Platform: PC / Xbox

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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 in the trailer (Steam, Xbox)

Why should you not miss it? Since the release of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice in 2017, fans have eagerly awaited the sequel.

This short trailer, shown at the Game Awards, impresses once again, especially visually. The audio is also incredibly impressive and lingers in your mind after the nearly two minutes.

In addition to some gameplay clips, several video sequences provide a good insight into ninth-century Iceland and show that this part will again focus heavily on the protagonist’s psyche.

When will it be released? There is not yet an exact release date. However, as announced, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is expected to be released in 2024 on Steam and Xbox.

No Rest for the Wicked

Genre: Action RPG | Developer: Moon Studios GmbH | Platform: PC / Xbox / PS5

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No Rest for the Wicked – the new ARPG from the makers of Ori in the trailer

Why should you not miss it? No Rest for the Wicked is a new action RPG from the creators of Ori, but surprises with a completely different style. While Ori appeared more childlike and mysterious, No Rest for the Wicked now comes with dark first impressions.

According to the developers, the game aims to reinvent the ARPG genre. The trailer especially brings you closer to the setting of the game but also gives you a first look at the gameplay and the interesting graphic style.

Our colleagues from GameStar have also already looked into the features of the game.

When will it be released? There is not yet an exact release date. However, No Rest for the Wicked is expected to be released initially in early access on Steam before coming to PS5 and Xbox.

God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla

Genre: Action RPG | Developer: Santa Monica Studio | Platform: PS4/PS5

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God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla – Expansion in the Trailer

Why should you not miss it? God of War Ragnarök announced a pretty big update at the Game Awards. This should especially please players who already own the game, as it will be completely free.

Valhalla is the name of the update, which was presented in a short trailer. It is said to offer some new content and focus on a roguelike-like mode. In the trailer, you can already get a first impression of it.

When will it be released? You can look forward to the free update even this year. The download will be available on December 12, 2023.

Black Myth: Wukong

Genre: Action RPG, Soulslike | Developer: Game Science | Platform: PC / Xbox / PS4 / PS5

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Black Myth: Wukong in the trailer

Why should you not miss it? Black Myth: Wukong is a highly anticipated action RPG and soulslike, which appears at the Game Awards with a new trailer. After gamescom 2023, the game was already among the top trailers of the show.

In particular, fans of soulslike games seem very excited about this title, so it is not surprising that Black Myth: Wukong is once again generating quite a bit of enthusiasm at the Game Awards.

As the latest trailer shows again, you take on the role of a famous monkey king from Chinese folklore in exciting battles. You use a magical fighting staff that can extend.

When will it be released? At the Game Awards, players were finally able to look forward to a release date. On August 20, 2024, Black Myth: Wukong is set to be released on Steam, Xbox, and PS5.

OD

Genre: Horror | Developer: Kojima Productions | Platform: Xbox

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The new game ‘OD’ by Hideo Kojima in the teaser trailer

Why should you not miss it? That a project by Hideo Kojima is represented at the Game Awards was probably not surprising for most. After all, it is known that he is working with his studio on Death Stranding 2.

However, the trailer shown at the Game Awards reveals a completely different project being developed in collaboration with Microsoft. What you can really expect from the project, which is named OD, is not made clear by the trailer. However, it seems you can expect horror.

In the trailer, several well-known actors were seen. Among them were Sophia Lillis (It), Hunter Schafer (Euphoria), and Udo Kier (Swan Song), who say the same sentence in different ways, and Lillis even starts screaming in a panic at the end.

When will it be released? When the game will be released is still not known. However, it is clear that it is an exclusive title for Xbox.

Exodus

Genre: Sci-Fi RPG | Developer: Archetype Entertainment | Platform: Xbox

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The Sci-Fi Role-Playing Game Exodus in the Trailer

Why should you not miss it? Exodus is a new sci-fi RPG, which was presented at the Game Awards by actor Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar). In the game, he lends his voice to one of the characters.

The game, as shown in the trailer, not only reminds one of Mass Effect with its style but is also being developed by former Bioware developers. Fans of the old Mass Effect games may especially look forward to this new sci-fi adventure.

Among other things, the focus of the game mechanics is said to be time dilation. This is an effect that causes the processes of a physical system to occur more slowly to an external observer. So it’s like, “The clocks run slower.”

When will it be released? A release date for Exodus has not yet been announced. However, the game is supposed to be released for PC, Xbox, and PS5.

Last Sentinel

Genre: Open-World, Action RPG | Developer: Lightspeed LA | Platform: Unrevealed

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Last Sentinel – the action game with open world in the trailer

Why should you not miss it? This new action RPG is set in an open world and focuses on the protagonist Hiromi Shoda. As seen in the trailer, Last Sentinel takes place in a futuristic world amidst the ruins of Tokyo.

The trailer itself is definitely worth a look graphically. However, if you take a closer look at the developers behind this team, it becomes clear that Last Sentinel is a title worth keeping an eye on.

Lightspeed LA is led by Steve C. Martin, who has brought out well-known titles such as GTA V or Red Dead Redemption 2. The global development team has also made a name for itself with titles like The Last of Us, Uncharted, Jedi: Fallen Order, or God of War.

When will it be released? When and where Last Sentinel will be released is still not known.

Which trailers impressed or surprised you the most at the Game Awards 2023? Feel free to discuss in the comments.

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The Finals: The most exciting shooter of 2023 is now out, starts Season 1 with new content

The Finals has already convinced a massive number of players during the open beta. Now the PvP shooter surprisingly celebrates its release.

What new information has been announced for the release? As Embark Studios announced at the Game Awards 2023, the first-person shooter The Finals is now available to play on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Thus, not only does The Finals unexpectedly celebrate its release, but it also launches into its first season, which brings new content.

What kind of game is this? The Finals is a new PvP shooter produced by the Swedish developer “Embark Studios”. The game places you in a virtual arena where you fight for victory in a game show in three-person teams.

There are various modes, including the option to play ranked matches. In the individual modes, your goal is to collect more money than your opponents. In ranked, there are also slightly adjusted rules, such as a limited number of respawns and one more team.

Furthermore, ranked matches can be played in tournaments. This means that once the first round is over, the teams with the fewest points are eliminated and must find a new match.

Unique destruction of the map with fun gunplay

What makes The Finals so good? The Finals is particularly characterized by the incredible destructibility of the map. In general, the destruction of the maps is an important element that also has a tactical utility.

In line with this, various weapons, abilities, and gadgets such as sledgehammers, grappling hooks, grenades, and mines are available, from which you can assemble your loadout based on your class.

Those who do not want to engage in pure destruction can sneak up on their opponents with a katana or a dagger and eliminate them in close combat. Overall, The Finals succeeds in impressing shooter fans with interesting gadgets, fun gunplay, and fluid movement.

Here you can watch a trailer for The Finals:

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In The Finals you can live out your destruction rage – Trailer for the Open Beta

The Finals receives new content with Season 1

What has changed since the beta? Just in November, an open beta for The Finals took place, which was very well received by many players, although there were still some minor issues. Accordingly, for the full release, the developers made some changes and added new content to the game.

New is, among other things, the map Las Vegas, which takes you to a version of the eponymous gambling metropolis and is therefore equipped with slot machines and billboards.

Additionally, there is a new gadget: the cloaking bomb. This is a type of grenade for the light class that you can throw on yourself and your teammates, which then makes you temporarily invisible.

A third innovation is the so-called companions. These are small animals like a cat or a raven that sit on your shoulder in the game. However, the companions do not serve a special purpose; they are purely cosmetic.

Additionally, there were some adjustments to the weapon balancing. In a testing session that we were able to participate in just before the release, for example, the silenced pistol of the light class and the AK of the medium class felt somewhat weaker than in the open beta.

Does The Finals have SBMM? Yes, as the developers revealed to us in the interview, The Finals features skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in every mode. However, this is said to be more relaxed than in other games.

E-sports for The Finals possible, but no fixed goal

What is the situation regarding e-sports for The Finals? MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller also discussed a possible e-sports scene for the shooter in an interview with the developers of The Finals.

They never aimed to make The Finals an e-sports game. The main idea was to create a multiplayer game whose core is fun.

Nevertheless, the developers are open to the idea of a “The Finals” e-sport, and if they determine that players want it, they will see if and how they can support it.

We are open to this kind of idea, but that was not the main goal in the development of the game. What we wanted more than anything else was to create a truly fun, competitive multiplayer game that people can enjoy from casual play to a competitive environment.

What are the future plans for The Finals? As the developers revealed to us in the interview, they plan to release new content with each upcoming season.

Possible content that may come includes new weapons, gadgets, abilities, maps, or new modes. A classic PvE mode is currently not planned, as the team focuses on PvP.

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In a new coop shooter on Steam you will rob ruthless companies to line your own pockets

The creators of Payday have announced a new co-op shooter and shared some details about their new heist game.

What kind of game is this? The game is titled “Den of Wolves” and is a co-op shooter developed by 10 Chambers. 10 Chambers is the studio behind the co-op shooter GTFO and was founded in 2015 by Ulf Andersson, who is considered the creator and mastermind behind the Payday franchise.

Den of Wolves is set in 2097 in a futuristic future where research and technology are highly advanced. The setting is the city of Midtown, where primarily wealthy corporations hold power, using the city as their arena. Simon Viklund, Narrative Director at 10 Chambers, described Midtown as “Manhattan on crack.”

Players take on the role of a heist crew that works both for and against various companies. Missions can take on various forms, such as corporate espionage, kidnapping, and sabotage. For example, you might receive a mission from a large corporation to harm its competitor.

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Developers of GTFO showcase new co-op shooter Den of Wolves in trailer

Additionally, the developers gave us some comparisons to describe Den of Wolves, saying it’s a mix of Payday and Black Mirror, but also a baby of Heat, Inception, and Blade Runner.

Live service with Early Access on Steam

What do we know about the release? Den of Wolves is set to be released in Early Access on Steam, but the developers have not yet provided a release window.

A console release is also planned, but the PC release takes priority.

Furthermore, Den of Wolves is expected to be a live service game and will receive DLCs over time that will expand the shooter’s game world.

Every heist tells its own storyline

What distinguishes the gameplay of the game? Den of Wolves is played in 4-player co-op. The difficulty is said to be somewhere between GTFO (hardcore) and Payday (arcade). Even though Den of Wolves is supposed to be easier than GTFO, it still builds on a similar concept: players should lose control of a situation and then reclaim it.

Additionally, there is something like a backstory that explains how the city became what it is in 2097. There is no coherent campaign. Instead, there are various storylines that tell their own stories.

A storyline consists of various missions. For instance, we might receive the mission to break into the office of a particular company, steal data, and bring it to a competing corporation.

This break-in, however, is not the first mission of the storyline. Previously, you might have to break into another building to obtain a building plan or something similar. The storyline concludes with the actual break-in and consists of various missions that serve to execute the actual break-in, which is also part of the storyline.

What are the plans for the funding model? 10 Chambers plans to offer microtransactions for Den of Wolves, but these are expected to be “tasteful.”

According to Simon Viklund, there will be no P2W and no gambling mechanics or anything similar. The plan is mainly for cosmetic items.

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Fortnite: Today Rocket Racing is Coming – All About the Release, Trailer, and Rewards of the New Racing Mode

Fortnite is launching a new mode today to keep its players entertained in Chapter 5. This time it’s Rocket Racing. What you should know about the release of the racing mode can be found in our overview with trailer.

When can I play Rocket Racing? Officially, Epic Games has scheduled the start of Fortnite Rocket Racing for December 8, 2023. Additionally, there is a hint confirming the release timeframe, and it can be found in the Discovery tab of the modes in Fortnite itself. There, you can access all modes created by Epic Games or content creators.

Two official and especially new modes from Epic Games are still listed as “Coming Soon”. For Rocket Racing, it says “In 1 Day” since the release of the LEGO mode, so it is safe to say that Rocket Racing is coming out today.

We cannot provide anything specific about the time, but we assume that the mode will start at the same time as the LEGO mode. That would be around 1 PM to 2 PM. We will keep you updated if the mode is postponed.

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What is Rocket Racing? The upcoming mode “Rocket Racing” mixes Rocket League with Fortnite and throws you with your customizable vehicle onto a random racetrack, where you can compete against other players.

The motto is “drift, fly, and boost with your friends on an ever-growing selection of tracks”. Moreover, future updates are expected to bring more customization options for your race car, which can even be earned in the new Battle Pass of Chapter 5 Season 1.

There should be a free skin: If you would like to unlock skins for your collection for free, you may have the chance with Rocket Racing.

With the launch of the new mode, you might be able to unlock the skin “Jacky” according to leaks (via twitter.com), but only after you reach the Gold rank. Whether this is true has not been confirmed, but with LEGO Fortnite, the developers already included a free skin pack in the shop for all players.

It is quite possible that the developers are generous to the community again and grant you a skin, provided you are a good racer.

That was all the important information about the upcoming Rocket Racing mode in Fortnite. How have you found the LEGO mode so far? Are you looking forward to the Festival mode? Let us know in the comments!

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