Pokémon GO: 3 Pokémon you are more likely to encounter as Shiny in the Catching Art Event

In Pokémon GO the Catching Art event is on the horizon. When it is and what to expect can be found here.

When will the event take place? The Catching Art event will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 10 AM to 8 PM. The focus of the event will be Ice Pokémon and your accuracy with Poké Balls. This could be a good addition if you are out and about to exchange gifts with Mateo.

What will be at the event? In addition to a free and a paid limited research, there will also be corresponding field research tasks, event bonuses, and additional wild Pokémon.

Which Pokémon can be caught during the event? In the wild, you can frequently encounter Schneppke and Arktip. If you complete all 10 research lines of the limited research, you can expect 40 Frigometri. This also applies to the paid limited research. Here, too, there are a total of 40 Frigometri as a reward.

You can also encounter Frigometri for completing field research. This research will primarily focus on your accuracy with Poké Balls.

Trailer for the current season in Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer

Good bonuses for leveling up and shiny collectors

What bonuses are there during the event? The first bonus of the event relates to catching Pokémon. You will earn double experience points for good, great, and fabulous throws.

The second bonus relates to the 3 Pokémon that are in focus during the event. All 3 of them will have an increased chance to appear as shiny.

So you have a better chance of finding the following shinies:

  • Schneppke
  • Arktip
  • Frigometri

For whom is the event worthwhile? This event will be especially worthwhile for you if you are actively leveling up, as the bonus for catching Pokémon can give you a decent boost. Also, if you are focused on collecting shinies, this event could be beneficial for you, as you will benefit from an increased chance with 3 different Pokémon.

What do you think about the event? Will you be out to make the most of it, or are you less interested? Be sure to check what events await you in December 2023 in Pokémon GO.

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“Vice City, oh how I have missed you” – the GTA-6 trailer is extremely well received by the community

On the night of December 4th to 5th, Rockstar dropped the trailer for GTA 6, after leakers posted it online. This is how the community reacted in the first hours after its release.

Just after midnight on December 5th, Rockstar Games released the first trailer for GTA 6 on YouTube. Originally, it was supposed to be released at 3:00 PM. However, since the trailer leaked, the developer decided to post the official trailer online earlier.

You can watch the trailer here:

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

You can read the first info about it here:

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The trailer for GTA 6 is getting a hell of a response – this is how the community reacted

As soon as the trailer went online, the first hyped reactions from users started flooding in:

  • Bander Gaming via Youtube: The attention to detail in the environment is insane! From busy urban areas to tranquil landscapes – it looks like the map is going to be incredibly diverse. Rockstar, you’ve set the bar high!
  • IdkSamad via X.com: Oh man, the trailer feels so damn real. 2025 is not that far away.
  • anikmcz5652 via Youtube: One thing that stands out to me is how full the streets are and the attention to detail in the environment is crazy! From busy urban areas to tranquil landscapes, it looks like the map will be incredibly diverse.
  • “Vice City, oh how I’ve missed you. What a trailer. They really captured the vibe of the original. Incredible (via Reddit).”
  • StarryBarry_ via X.com: This is the biggest hype ever and [Rockstar Games] still manages to excite us!
  • arifarif-df9uo via Youtube: […] These 10 years of waiting were totally worth it, I can’t believe it’s finally happening!
  • marfuton via Youtube: I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. Seeing this takes me back to my childhood.
  • kukuop1840 via Youtube: We have waited 10 years for this masterpiece

The majority of the community seems absolutely hyped about the trailer. Many, however, also express disappointment that the release was announced for 2025. Other users, however, state that they have already waited 10 years, so they can wait a bit longer.

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No one was happy about the leak, though. Many users expressed this accordingly:

  • @Karl_Jacobs_ via X.com: These are the best news ever (not the part about the leak, that part is crap)
  • @the RadBrad via X.com: The leaker gets 5 stars in real life
  • @steinekin via X.com: As someone who has gone through the leaks, I know this pain and my regards go out to the whole team. You all deserve the best. As a decades-long fan of your games, it looks so damn good, and I can’t wait to play what you have created. See you in 2025!!!

And of course, there was the first user who asked about the next Rockstar game: Is there anything new about GTA 7? (@RubberNinja via X.com)

How did you like the trailer? Did you see it at night or did you wake up to it? Share your experiences in the comments.

Between the release of the first trailer for GTA 6 and the first release of GTA 5, a full 10 years have passed. We’ve put together a timeline of some of the most important events:
We’ve been waiting this long for GTA 6: This is everything that has happened in the last 10 years since GTA 5

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WoW: This week you can easily grab loot with item level 467+

In World of Warcraft, you are currently being thrown strong loot. We will show you how to get really great items that will help you progress.

In World of Warcraft Dragonflight, you can easily earn good loot right now – the only thing you need to do is visit some dungeons. Once you complete those, a really strong item awaits you that could give you a significant boost right at the start of the season.

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WoW: Guardians of the Dream – Launch Trailer

What is this event? In World of Warcraft, there are small mini-events every week that are intended to encourage players to try out certain types of content. From December 6, 2023, to December 12, 2023, it is the “Dungeon Event”. Here, the final bosses in normal, heroic, and mythic dungeons drop an additional reward.

The really interesting thing for most is the weekly quest that comes with it. Because in Valdrakken, you can accept a quest from the NPC Kazra at the big fountain, for which you need to complete 4 dungeons on mythic difficulty. Alternatively, you can accept the quest directly through your adventure guide.

What dungeons must you complete? The dungeons must be from the current content. The options include:

  • The 8 dungeons from Dragonflight on Mythic.
  • The 8 dungeons of the current season on Mythic+.

If someone just wants to quickly grab the reward chest, they can simply complete 4 dungeons on “Mythic 0,” which is the normal mythic difficulty. However, if you also want to do something for the weekly cache, you might as well go directly for “Mythic+” dungeons – that way, you kill two birds with one stone.

What rewards are there? The reward chest for completing the quest contains an item from the heroic version of the current raid “Amirdrassil, Hope of the Dream.” This means that the item has a minimum item level of 467 – but in the best case, it can even be 483.

Which item you get from the raid loot is left to chance.

The quest should still be worthwhile for most main characters to have an additional chance at particularly rare items. It is equally interesting for alts to get a significant item level boost directly.

What did you have in your chest?

In general, the WoW fans are currently very satisfied with the loot.

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While waiting for the “GTA 6” trailer, Cyberpunk 2077 quietly drops its own trailer, featuring fast cars

On December 5, Update 2.1 was introduced in Cyberpunk 2077 and provides an insight into the new content in the trailer. Now you can ride a subway through Night City, hold races, and listen to the radio on the go. But the romances also get a fresh breeze.

On December 5, Update 2.1 was introduced in Cyberpunk 2077, and a day earlier, a trailer was released on YouTube presenting the new features. This was exactly at the moment when many people were busy waiting for the new trailer for GTA 6, which came earlier than planned.

The trailer for the update shows new features for Cyberpunk 2077: Now you can not only listen to the radio on the go or ride the subway through Night City but also participate in car races.

Here you see the new trailer for the new features of Update 2.1 in Cyberpunk 2077:

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Update 2.1 in Cyberpunk 2077 shows subway and car racing in the trailer

Fast car races, motorcycle stunts, and new dates

What does the trailer show? In the trailer, you get an insight into the new content that has been introduced with Update 2.1 in Cyberpunk 2077. The video starts relatively calmly – we see Night City and hear the character “V” asking, “Ok, what do we have here?” as she selects a track on her radio. Then the music starts.

V walks to the rock music and then wonders, “Hm, where do I go to have a good time?” She boards the subway, which is now available in Night City. On the way, she admires the beautiful view. In the next scene, you see Johnny Silverhand standing next to a racing car.

Then V is sitting in the racing car and says, “This should be fun.” The scene switches to a moving motorcycle, and you hear V again saying, “Alright, let’s go!” In the following seconds, you get a glimpse of moments that V spends with other characters in Cyberpunk 2077.

“That wasn’t all” V notes as the video transitions to fast scenes showcasing a boss fight, motorcycle stunts, and the subway in quick succession to the music. Finally, an overview of the new content is displayed.

Our colleagues from GameStar were able to play Update 2.1 as one of the first and summarize in the article what it brings.

These features are being introduced with Update 2.1 in Cyberpunk 2077:

  • Subway
  • new (romantic) dates with NPCs
  • Radio port
  • New vehicles
  • improved vehicle combat
  • new motorcycle stunts
  • repeatable car races
  • improved boss fights

What do fans say about the trailer? The trailer was uploaded on December 4 on YouTube and currently (December 5, 9 PM) has over 4,700 comments. Many users express their admiration for the content there.

“shiny1457” writes: “You make me want to play the game again with every tiny update.” and receives over 6,000 likes. “uctghoul766” comments: “This world keeps growing, and I love every single second of it. I can’t say how exciting these updates are.”

And “Brainflayer” writes in a comment: “PLEASE CDPR, don’t stop giving us more Cyberpunk content.” Other users also praise CD Projekt Red for the work they put into the game and for “still caring for their games and the fans.”

What fans have recently also praised about Cyberpunk 2077 are the nightclubs there. Especially when comparing them to the clubs in Starfield:

Players compare clubs in Cyberpunk 2077 and Starfield: “Designed by people who have never been in a nightclub”

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New Role-Playing Game Looks Like a Kung Fu Movie, Shows 5 Minutes of Gameplay

“Where Winds Meet” is a Chinese action RPG with an unusual twist. In addition to sword fighting, you should also be able to engage in everyday jobs. The RPG looks like a Kung Fu movie and resembles Ghost of Tsushima.

What kind of game is this? “Where Winds Meet” is a Chinese action RPG that resembles Ghost of Tsushima. The game is set in the ancient Wuxia universe. Your character uses classic Chinese martial arts techniques while moving through the open world. We have already reported on the more detailed backgrounds of the game here

What do the fights in “Where Winds Meet” look like? Sword fighting is the most important gameplay element of “Where Winds Meet”. You can counter enemy attacks and reflect them using Tai Chi. You should also be able to learn techniques from other martial schools. On the game’s website, it says that you can sneak into other schools and learn their techniques.

Your character is able to jump over roofs, climb walls, and perform other acrobatic feats. Watching feels like being in a Kung Fu movie.

In addition to melee techniques, you can also incorporate ranged weapons into your combat style. In combat, you will encounter not only human opponents but also various wild animals and supernatural creatures.

Here you can watch the new trailer.

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Where Winds Meet 5 Minutes Gameplay Trailer

The trailer for “Where Winds Meet” promises action like in a Kung Fu movie

What can be seen in the trailer? The trailer introduces you to the story of the game, but also shows gameplay elements and video sequences from the game. In a cutscene, the protagonist rescues a woman and must then prove himself against her guardians.

In the trailer, not only is Tai Chi used, but also supernatural abilities. In one scene, the protagonist disarms an opponent using supernatural powers. In another scene, a heavy opponent is thrown. Watching feels like watching a Kung Fu movie.

The trailer shows many story elements, as well as the beauty of the game. The world feels alive and colorful. Fans of Wuxia games are likely to find this very appealing. 

What about the jobs? In “Where Winds Meet”, you should also be able to take on everyday jobs. Previously, the developers revealed in an interview with IGN that jobs can also be used online to interact with other players.

However, nothing about everyday jobs is shown in the new trailer. Only some live skills are displayed. Whether this feature has been removed remains to be seen.

Why is there a trailer? The trailer serves to announce a beta, which is probably intended only for the Chinese-speaking area. On the game’s website, there is also a registration in English, but the news about the beta is not translated. Whether you can also play the beta, which starts on December 15, 2023, in Germany remains questionable. 

As a single-player game, the chance of pay-to-win is relatively low, but things are different with Asia-MMORPG Night Crows, where everything revolves around NFTs.

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CoD: MW3 is taking away your hard-earned victories in Warzone with Season 1 again

On December 6th, the first season of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will start. It also brings a fresh start for Warzone. What this means for your hard-earned stats, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

On Wednesday, the first season of CoD: MW3 starts and brings a lot of new content to the game. In addition to a new battle pass that includes new weapons and operators, the season also brings new maps for multiplayer, as well as a new map for Warzone: Urzikstan.

But there will not only be changes regarding the map, because: All your stats will be reset in Warzone with the start of Season 1. What this is all about, we will reveal to you here.

You can watch Urzikstan in the trailer here:

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CoD Warzone shows the map Urzikistan in the overview trailer

“Those who still want to brag should take screenshots”

Which stats will be reset? On December 5th, the developer Raven Software writes on X (formerly Twitter) that Warzone will start the season with a “fresh combat record”, but specifies nothing exact in the post.

Thus, we assume that all stats that can be viewed in Warzone are meant:

  • Playtime
  • Games played
  • Average kills per game
  • Points per minute
  • KD (kill-death ratio)
  • Placements
  • Best weapons
  • Best finish (per squad size)

In the post, Raven Software writes:

Season 1 of Call of Duty: #Warzone will start with a new combat record that will directly display the stats for battle royale.

Visible stats for resurgence and loot cash will appear in later seasons.

Please note that tracking stats for all modes will start with the beginning of Season 1 and will be displayed retroactively when the mode-specific combat records go online.

If you currently have a combat record that you like to brag about, then take a screenshot of it now, because it will only be available for a few more days!

Raven Software via X

“Just play to have fun”

How are the fans reacting? Reactions are quite mixed. Some welcome the reset of stats, others mourn their KDs and wins. Below, we have summarized a few opinions from the community for you, from various posts on X that we link to:

  • “midWinter” via X: “I love it. Thanks for the communication @RavenSoftware”
  • “Reece_C” via X: “More games should do this. Now I will actually get the game since they reset the combat record.”
  • “J007tv” via X: “Good. It only counted about 1/3 of my kills and deaths in the last months. That stuff was broken.”
  • “billy james” via X: “W [Win]. It’s basically a new game.”
  • “Augvsto” via X: “W [Win], as my Warzone 2 stats were limited and not great because of the [bad] movements.”
  • “PBandzOfficial” via X: “So my 2 KD will be deleted? Wow.”
  • “TVC15” via X: “RIP to my one win in Al-Mazrah.”

One user adds in a post on Reddit, which addressed the topic on December 5th: “If you are good, the stats will be better when they are reset, as you (probably) have improved over time. Also, stats are not important, just play to have fun.”

Why are the stats being reset? According to Dexerto, this is related to the integration of Warzone into CoD: MW3 and represents a fresh start. This way, the movements from MW3 should also play a role in Warzone, thereby replacing the outdated mechanics from MW2.

With the onset of Season 1 in CoD: MW3 and Warzone, not only new content comes – a popular mode is supposed to be no longer supported soon. Although it will not be completely scrapped, but rather left to its current state:

A mode from CoD: MW2 was considered a highlight, is not going to be supported in MW3 and Warzone anymore

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Twitch streamer Papaplatte tells how he was able to fulfill his sick viewer’s biggest wish

The well-known Twitch streamer Papaplatte was contacted by the Make-A-Wish organization and fulfills a heartfelt wish for a seriously ill fan. In one of his recent livestreams, he talks about this moving day.

Who is Papaplatte? Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller, 27 years old, is one of the most famous German streamers and content creators in the gaming sector. Through his authentic and humorous style, he has gained a loyal fanbase on platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok.

This year, he reached another milestone, breaking his own viewer records at the streamer event r/Place and recording over 100,000 simultaneous viewers.

Likewise, the Friendly Fire event is a highlight each year for many and fulfills the wishes of numerous people:

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Friendly Fire 8 is starting soon – Gronkh & Co. collect donations in the millions annually

In a previous event, Papaplatte joined forces with his community on Twitch to participate in a treasure hunt organized by moderators Joko and Klaas to win 1 million euros. Live on Twitch, he puzzled together with his community, and the outcome was that one of his viewers is now in possession of a considerable fortune.

Now, Papaplatte has been contacted by the Make-A-Wish organization to fulfill a sick fan’s heartfelt wish.

“He could wish for anything, but he chose you.”

What did the viewer wish for? In the stream, he initially did not reveal why he was at Phantasialand, only saying that there was a special person who was the reason for it. When the chat jokingly speculated whether it was Merkel or Obama, he finally revealed the secret. The streamer had received an invitation from Make-A-Wish, which he spontaneously accepted.

The organization is dedicated to fulfilling the heartfelt wishes of seriously ill children and teenagers to bring them joy, hope, and strength. Papaplatte reported on the ill viewer, who is only 17 years old.

Despite the chat’s curiosity, Papaplatte initially did not want to go into detail. He emphasized that this day should be solely about the special person, as it was their wish to spend a day with him.

However, he revealed at least a few small moments from this special day. The young fan apparently knew every detail from Kevin’s streams and was overjoyed to spend time with not only his idol but also with his friends.

As Papaplatte shared these touching moments in the stream, a chat comment pointed out: “You have to imagine, he could wish for anything, but he chose you. Of course, he knows everything about you.”

When asked in the chat if he had done this for free, Kevin initially joked about a “big paycheck.” Later, however, he revealed that he did it out of conviction and without financial interests, seeing it as a “cool” gesture.

How did Kevin feel on that day? In the next segment, Papaplatte reported that he was not feeling well that day. Despite having only five hours of sleep, he took advantage of the Phantasialand tickets that allowed him to visit certain attractions without waiting times. However, he felt continuously unwell afterwards.

Nonetheless, his discomfort provided the opportunity to sit down quietly with the ill viewer and talk. Details about the fan’s illness were not elaborated upon.

Even though Papaplatte is currently one of the biggest German streamers, there are points that bother him about Twitch: Papaplatte explains what is going wrong in German Twitch: streamers are afraid to show gaming

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Destiny 2: Weekly reset on 05.12. – Makes you crave bananas

In Destiny 2 geht es heute tiefer in Rivens Versteck, denn noch sind nicht alle Eier in Sicherheit. Allerdings fragen sich die Hüter, was dieser Deal mit dem Wunschdrachen für einen versteckten Preis hat. Auch Krähe, Mara Sovs Bruder, hat schon seltsame Wunschgedanken geäußert. MeinMMO nimmt euch mit in Woche 2 und sagt, was euch dort alles erwartet.

This week: In this season of the wish, Mara gets in touch with the guardians every week when she has new information. After today’s reset, the story quest All Best Wishes continues.

  • The key to the bleached heart of the Traveler, the objective of the DLC The Final Form, cannot be extracted. It must be surrendered.
  • The soul of Riven is able to open this path to the guardians with the last 15th wish. In return, the wish dragon demands that we save her eggs, which lie deep under the dreaming city. Because she wants to ensure the survival of her species.
  • Other NPCs in season 23 have strange thoughts because such a last wish could ultimately undo Crow’s greatest mistake. The price for that is just the destruction of the universe.
  • Additionally, you can dive into the free Iron Banner event, which now offers bananas.
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Destiny 2: Season 23 sends the Guardians for a Last Wish to the Dragon’s Lair

The most important info about activities from December 5 to 12.

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Twilight

  • Birthplace of Evil, in the throne world of Savathûn
    • The twilight leads into the throne world of Savathûn. The Witness has aided Heimiks and his mock minions to new power there and it is up to the guardians to put an end to it. So head into the twilight and complete the challenge with 100,000 points for top loot.
Earn this week’s twilight weapon: Trick question, fusion rifle

Crucible – This is the rotating PvP activity

  • Jump into the Crucible and have fun this week in Showdown and Clash.

Active Events: Iron Banner

  • This week marks the first Iron Banner of Season 23.
    • There’s a special emblem with bananas to earn and of course the usual wolf battles. Likewise, Lord Saladin has an update with past armors for your collection. So be sure to check in with him this week.
    • Games are played in the new mode “Tribute”.
      • Players can donate sigils at tribute stations to collect points for their team. Accumulating many sigils at once can trigger a hunt phase that activates a special tribute station and increases the value of all deposited sigils for one minute with wonderfully chaotic gameplay. Caution is advised, as the other guardians won’t be the only ones guarding these high-value tribute stations. Caiatl will also be watching you and sending her units onto the field.
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The new Iron Banner emblem in Season 23

Boost of the Week

  • So that the dance in the Crucible also brings something, there’s a boost to your ranks in PvP this week.

Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation

Farmable endgame on a weekly rotation: For all who like it challenging, the so-called legacy rotations await in the endgame. They can be repeated and farmed.

What does “Farmable Endgame” mean in Destiny 2?

Since Season 21, all missions and raids rotate every week and are farmable. This means both the active rotation raid, the active rotation dungeon, and the exotic rotation missions can be farmed in the week. So you can complete the individual encounters multiple times to receive different items and complete your collection. Including any exotics available in these contents.

  • The weekly legacy raid is the “Garden of Salvation” with the exo Divinity.
  • In the dungeon “Guardian’s Pillar,” this week, there’s the exo-bow “Hierarchy of Claims.”
  • The weekly exo mission is “Signs” with the scout rifle Tale of a Dead One.
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The exo-solar bow: Hierarchy of Claims

Weekly Activities

These are the Season 23 activities:

  • The Circus: Cross the dangerous paths of the dreaming city and uncover the secrets left behind by Riven.
  • Protect the Nest: Fetch the missing eggs from Riven’s enclosure via the ley lines to fulfill your part of a dangerous deal.
  • Storm the Watchtower: Enter the dungeon Ruins of the Warlord and banish the mock and the possessed from the wish magic.
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Lightfall – Weekly Campaign Mission

  • “First Contact”
    • In the first mission, you establish first contact and experience Strang for the very first time as you stroll through Neomuna with your guardian. Strang is the new subclass from Lightfall and there’s also something else you need to do …

Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

Now that you are back in Season 23 in the dreaming city, you can take care of unfinished business there, such as finding the many hidden chests. Just take a sip of “Queen’s Leaf Tincture” from your inventory and the corruption will reveal new accesses to you.

  • Petra Venj can be found in the Rheasilvia area in the dreaming city. The whole zone is in the 3rd curse week. The 4th Ascendant Challenge is to be mastered.

All sources for top loot in Season 23 of Destiny 2

More power level comes automatically: There is no more grinding for power level in Season 23 either. The hard power level cap in Destiny 2 has remained unchanged at 1,810 for several seasons. So, no player is forced to perform at their peak every week but levels up automatically at all activities for artifact levels.

If you are not currently at the hard cap of 1,810, we have listed the best sources for top loot for you here.

This top loot will bring your power level up to 1,810:

  • Top Raid Crota’s End (+2)
  • Top Dungeon “Ruins of the Warlord” (+2)
  • Legacy raid rotation this week: “Garden of Salvation” (+2) – farmable
  • Legacy dungeon rotation “Guardian’s Pillar” (+2) – farmable
  • Legacy exo mission “Signs” (+2) – farmable
  • Reach 100,000 points in “The Twisting” (+2)
  • Earn 200,000 points by completing Dusk (Rift) (+2)
  • “Eternal Trials”: Earn at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
  • Complete the exo mission //node.ovrd.AVALON// in the ETZ (+2)
  • Weekly Lightfall campaign mission on Legendary (+2)
  • Play on Neomuna “Subsystem Restart”
  • Complete ritual activities with the Vanguard, in Gambit or in the Crucible
  • Hawthorne’s Clan task: Award 5 appreciation cards to other guardians (+2 and 7 enhancement cores)

If any other sources emerge in Season 23, we will promptly add them here.

Shiny Highlights in the Eververse

The ship “Comb-toothed Machine” is inspired by Savathun’s moths

What special things there are this week in the Eververse, we list here:

  • Exotic emote “Insect Catch”
  • Exotic emote “Reinforcer Backflip”
  • Legendary emote “Magical Wand”
  • Exotic sparrow “Sachmet Rig”
  • Exotic ghost shell “Kit Shell”
  • Exotic ship “Comb-toothed Machine”
  • Exotic weapon ornament “The Logic” for the sword “The Lament”
  • Exotic weapon ornament “Dancing Harlequin” for the scout rifle “Jade Rabbit”
  • Ghost projection “Overflowing Treasure”
  • Shader:
    • “Joy Spark”
    • “Welded Brass”
    • “Iridescent Coral”
    • “Timely”
    • “Heat Shield”
    • “Growing Gold”
  • Teleport effects:
    • “Cannon Fodder”
    • “Vex Invasion Effects”
    • “Rift Glimmer”
    • “Glass Appearance”

With today’s weekly resets, countless opportunities are again open to you to shape your destiny in Destiny 2. The past week may be over, but the coming days promise further challenges and rewards.

Thanks to the new LFG finder in Destiny 2, you can now also embark on battles with new friends instead of going it alone: Destiny 2 launches beta for a long-awaited feature, begins stress test for the LFG system

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„Embarrassing Marketing Construct“ – A Team in 7 vs. Wild was probably only 400 meters away from a hotel

Some resourceful users on Reddit have revealed a secret that the production of the third season of 7 vs. Wild probably wanted to keep hidden. A participant spot is said to have been only 400 meters away from a resort hotel.

What’s the deal with the distance to the hotel? A thread is currently going viral in the largest subreddit for 7 vs. Wild. There, pictures and evidence are being gathered to show that the wildcard winners, Ann-Kathrin “Affe auf Bike” Bendixen and Hannah Assil, were only 400 meters away from a dock of a resort hotel.

Reddit users back their theory with screenshots from the show and additional information.

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Viewers Gather Evidence

What kind of evidence have the viewers found? The hotel resort itself has published a map on their website showing the drop-off locations of the participants. There, the resort is located about between the teams Affe auf Bike and Hannah, as well as Knossi and Sascha.

However, on a map of the drop-off locations, as shown in episode 1 on YouTube, the island is not visible. Some viewers therefore suspect that the island may have been photoshopped out to hide its proximity to civilization.

Efficient-State-3355 comments: “I also find it interesting that the overview graphic of 7 vs. Wild does not show the island with the resort at all. The similarly sized Pine Island further north is included, though. Perhaps this could also simply be an error in the graphic creation, as Malei Island is also missing in the standard view of Google Maps and is only visible in satellite view.”

One of the participants of the third season 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

Estimated less than 400 meters direct line to the hotel

What other clues have the fans found? Some viewers have also noticed that in shots of Affe auf Bike, a boat dock is visible in the background.

In other “evidence photos,” Reddit users compared images from the making-of and the main series with images of the resort and pictures from Google. They claim to have established that the drop-off location of the team must have been within sight of the hotel resort.

According to our own research, the aforementioned dock, which belongs to the resort, is less than 400 meters away in a direct line from the shown drop-off point of the team.

Is there already a statement from the participants or the production? So far, there is no statement from participants or production. Whether the clues are true remains to be seen. You can find the entire thread with the evidence here.

“Is becoming more and more like Hartz4-TV”

How are users reacting to the alleged discoveries? The community on Reddit is outraged. Just recently, Fritz Meinecke confronted the production company, and now there is already another accusation.

This is what users are saying:

  • chilluminate68: “It’s all just an embarrassing marketing construct.”
  • Godzilla-9651: “This is just a game and not a real survival situation.”
  • Hanoverview: “I have to say it, it’s becoming more and more like Hartz4-TV.”
  • IntrovertedPerson22: “It’s all just a joke, let the child die already.”

However, there are also viewers with a different opinion:

  • cHpiranha: “I don’t think it changes much for the participants. You see it, but since it’s not relevant to you, you just block it out. […] It’s like a power pole in the forest.”
  • Yallneedjesuschrist: “Sometimes I wonder why people watch the series when they say such things about it? And it was clear from the beginning that it’s not a documentary, but just entertainment, right?”
  • Juritoke: “They can’t help the proximity to the dock. I would find it absurd to see their performance diminished because of that.”

Some users wish for season 1 back, where participants were dropped off at a lake in Sweden without much hassle. Recently, Papaplatte criticized the production. According to him, the participants were not informed about a possible danger.

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A Disney game is currently the best MMORPG for me because the grind is fun again

It is both a curse and a blessing. The cozy game Disney Dreamlight Valley gives me exactly the grind I need to relax in the evening. I will tell you why it is just right for all MMORPG players.

Disney Dreamlight Valley is a sandbox through and through. Besides the main story, most of the game actually revolves around improving and beautifying your own valley. A task that consumes quite a bit of star coins. 

To earn star coins in Dreamlight Valley, you usually grow pumpkins. They take the longest to grow with four hours, but they also yield the most coins per individual plant, with 664. 

So Disney Dreamlight Valley is associated with a lot of grind if you want many coins and a beautiful valley – perfect for a long-time MMORPG player like me. But there are also other ways to earn coins, such as redeeming promo codes.

Who speaks here? Cedric is the Asia MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He has spent thousands of hours in games like Swords of Legends Online. Recently, he has been increasingly playing cozy games that satisfy his desire for grind.

Here is the trailer for Disney Dreamlight Valley

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Disney Dreamlight Valley – Announcement Trailer

Disney characters help me grind and level up too

To grow the plants, you need a large field. Before we start doing anything, we take a companion from the village with us, to whom we have given the skill “digging”. He levels up with every action and gives additional rewards for the grind when he levels up.

First, we plow a field and are rewarded for every shovel stroke with a nice sound and occasionally a small random drop. The field can be as large as we want. I have seen some players on Reddit who have transformed entire sections of the map into a pumpkin farm. 

When our field is the desired size, we switch out our resident and take one with us who has the skill “gardening”. For every little plant we put in the ground, we receive friendship points for our companion.

When all tilled fields are full of seedlings, we can still water our field. The watering can has an AOE effect, and if you position yourself correctly, you can efficiently water the fields.

You can see my little pumpkin field here.

Finally, a grind that is really fun

Disney Dreamlight Valley knows the target audience of cozy gamers well. It combines popular elements from MMORPGs, such as experience points, leveling, and rewards for milestones, with rewarding sounds and engaging graphics.

Since the game has no competition and does not force me to grind, it makes it even better. I farm voluntarily because I want to beautify my village. Disney Dreamlight Valley excites me as a long-time MMORPG veteran because it makes grind rewarding.

The grind gets even better since you only get good plants like pumpkins quite late in the game – before that, you have to rely on poorer alternatives.

It is also important that you need to buy the seedlings and thus have to reinvest part of the earnings again. A little brains is also required.

Perfect for MMORPG players despite cozy gameplay

Even if many may not want to admit it, Disney Dreamlight Valley is the best non-MMORPG you can play. It reminds me of a time when the leveling phase wasn’t rushed just to finish the dailies on the first day.

The game gives me back a feeling that MMORPGs haven’t given me in a long time: a relaxed leveling phase, grind when I want it, and rewards in the form of coins that I can use for meaningful things.

If the grind in your favorite MMORPG has seemed rather frustrating or boring lately, Disney Dreamlight Valley might offer you a refreshing alternative.

Everything about the new update, A Rift in Time for Disney Dreamlight Valley can be found with our colleagues at GamePro.

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Destiny 2: Update 7.3.0.1 on 05.12. is here – All patch notes and info

In the world of Destiny 2, a planned downtime is approaching, so the Guardians will have to take an unwanted break from the search for Riven’s secrets in Season 23. MeinMMO has the exact times of the downtime for you.

Update history for Update 7.3.0.1:

18:10: No delay. The update just went live. On PC, it is 374.87 MB in size. Download it, and you can restart Destiny 2.
18:00: No feedback from Bungie yet. The servers remain offline. But the patch notes are already available.
15:15: Destiny 1 and 2 will be taken offline due to expected maintenance.

What you need to know today: Today, Tuesday, Destiny 2 will be temporarily shut down for updates. The servers will not be accessible, and players will be logged out of the game.

Bungie has not been doing its updates weekly anymore. Therefore, there has been no maintenance interruption for two weeks. However, maintenance is still necessary in the long term to implement technical improvements, fix bugs, and ensure the overall stability of the game. Also in light of the upcoming DLC “The Final Shape,” Bungie is working on optimizing its systems:

  • Bungie has equipped its data center with new hardware.
  • Recently, the Destiny 2 game services have been able to restart automatically as soon as they detect problems.
  • Currently, they are working on load and stress tests for The Final Shape and new features to accelerate the recovery of parts of the Destiny infrastructure.

In this article, we have summarized the procedure and schedule for today’s Update 7.3.0.1. This way, you know when you cannot play.

This season will be briefly interrupted today by the update:

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Destiny 2: Season 23 sends the Guardians for a Last Wish to the Dragon’s Lair

Maintenance on 05.12. – All times for the server downtime

These times are important today: Bungie informs its players via Twitter/X about the planned downtime. The planned downtime is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

This is the exact schedule for the maintenance:

  • At 14:00, background maintenance will start on all platforms.
  • At around 15:15, the servers will go offline. Players will be automatically kicked from the game.
  • During the downtime, Bungie will gradually roll out Update 7.3.0.1 so that players on all platforms can download and install it.
  • At 18:00, the shooter is expected to be back online, and you can log in again.
  • Maintenance will continue in the background until 20:00.
Third-party apps are also offline: As long as the background maintenance is running, there may be connection issues in the game. Additionally, maintenance may sometimes lead to queues during login, as Bungie only gradually opens access to the servers to avoid problems caused by too high server load. Therefore, you might have to wait longer before you are back in the game.

Also, be aware that third-party applications and the official companion app may not be accessible correctly for a while, so you cannot use them.

What changes with Update 7.3.0.1 in Season 23

What will be included in Update 7.3.0.1: Bungie has a publicly accessible to-do list of items that are currently not functioning correctly in the game. This is actively influenced by Destiny 2 players by reporting bugs on the Bungie forum.

The following bugs are currently on Bungie’s to-do list:

  • The maps of the Great Arcana in the Season of the Witch erroneously state that they expire at the end of Season 22 and not the end of Season 23.
  • Some new Guardians may not be able to spawn in the Tower Hangar when trying to complete the quest “A Guardian Rises.”
  • When the automatic melee setting is activated, glaives almost always execute double melee attacks.
  • Guardians may receive a BIRD error in activities with high combat density when they use builds that can defeat combatants in large numbers in a short time.
  • Bungie is still investigating the issue where Guardians cannot fully complete the challenge “There Can Be Only One” in Crota’s End.
  • 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 the ammunition for fusion rifles correctly.
  • The offering for the Oracle cannot be submitted at the Oracle machine.
  • Checkmate control does not count towards the progress of the weekly challenge.
  • The rewards for Guardians who have completed the seasonal activities “Riven’s Hideout” and “The Weaving” are not dropping regularly.
  • 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.
  • The “Festival of the Lost” quests are still showing up for some Guardians.
  • Some rocket launchers are no longer displayed in the preview screen.
  • New dungeon and season armor sets will be displayed in the appearance screens of players, even if they are not unlocked.
  • Activity Ghost mods use placeholder icons.
  • Occasionally, Eva Levante’s head may be missing.
  • Veist auto rifles can partially rotate out of the screen in the inspection view.
  • Players can die by finishers if the enemy dies before the finisher animation is completed.
  • The armor mods “Mighty Friends” and “Radiant Light” require at least one armor charge to be activated.
  • The resilience stat determines the damage resistance of the previous tier when it is a multiple of 10. A resilience of 100 provides the intended benefit in a reasonable way.
  • If you die in the boss arena of the Hypernet Power Strike, the Guardian’s ghost may get stuck in the ground.
  • Player name changes are not infinitely customizable via bungie.net. Several “number Guardians” are still waiting for the option to change their player name again, instead of receiving the message “You have no name changes available.”

This is not an exhaustive list of all known issues, but rather a targeted list of specific sources of bugs. If further defects occur within the game, it would be helpful if you could inform us in our comment section.

Patch Notes for Update 7.3.0.1 in Destiny 2

What is in the patch notes? Bungie releases the list of all changes for the update in the form of patch notes. However, a complete overview of all fixed issues and improvements will only be posted online tonight.

Once these are published, we will update our article for you and link to the patch notes, as things may still change or be corrected afterwards.

Read the patch notes for Update 7.3.0.1 (in English)

As Guardians prepare for the temporary downtime, the anticipation for a new activity in Destiny 2, which is currently highly praised, remains high: Destiny 2: “Ruin of the Warlord” is celebrated as the most beautiful dungeon of all time, offering frosty adventures on a mountain fortress

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Twitch: „Will I Experience This in My Lifetime“ – Mcky Reacts to the Trailer of GTA 6 and Predicts the Release

Like many other content creators, the German Twitch streamer Mcky has already dived into the new trailer for GTA 6. However, one small detail dampens the hype: the release date.

After 10 years of waiting, the official trailer for GTA 6 is finally here. In the hours since the unexpected release of the one-and-a-half-minute trailer, numerous content creators have already reacted to this first impression of GTA 6.

Among them is also MckyTV, who is one of the most-watched German streamers of the predecessor GTA 5 and is particularly active in the RP scene (via sullygnome). Together with his Twitch colleague Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler, he launched his own role-playing server in 2022, which also welcomed viewers.

While the trailer makes Mcky excited about the game, the long wait until the release seems to dampen the anticipation. For the streamer, the release of GTA 6 is one of the two things he wants to “experience in [his] lifetime”.

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The graphic comparison of GTA 6 and GTA 5 in the video

Mcky does not believe in an early release

What does Mcky have to say? The streamer couldn’t resist jumping straight into the reaction as soon as he learned that Rockstar had released the trailer early. It didn’t stop at just the first viewing either. After watching the trailer in its entirety, he went into more detail.

The streamer’s conclusion: “It looks very, very creamy.” In particular, the setting with palm trees and beach captivated Mcky. And the song is also a hit for him, as the streamer joyfully rocks along. The only point of criticism: They could have shown a bit more.

Only the release scheduled for 2025 somewhat dampens the mood.

You can watch the entire reaction from Mcky here:

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What suspicion does Mcky have? Mcky suspects that the release of GTA 6 will not take place until the end of 2025. He does not believe that it could start as early as January: The game is likely to be released in a way that it can be under the Christmas tree, according to the streamer.

He suspects that GTA 6 will be released in November or December 2025 – in time for Black Friday or Christmas. His only hope is that they can quickly start role-playing then, Mcky elaborates.

The streamer would prefer to quickly play through the story and then dive straight into the online mode and the RP. However, he fears that it could take another 2 years after the release before that happens – RP wouldn’t come until 2027.

At least, there will surely be many trailers coming out before the release that can help bridge the long wait, Mcky points out.

By the way, the other thing that Mcky wants to experience alongside the release of GTA 6 is the end of the anime long-runner One Piece. The streamer is a huge fan of the series and even wants to draw inspiration for his legacy from the legendary pirate king Gol D. Roger.

German Twitch streamer takes inspiration from One Piece, wants to send fans on a treasure hunt after his death

What arrives first, the end of One Piece or the release of GTA 6, remains to be seen.

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The new MMORPG Throne and Liberty reveals intro trailer for basic gameplay mechanics

NCSoft provides further insights into Throne and Liberty, including 3 interconnected trailers that primarily focus on the gameplay mechanics right after character creation.

What has Throne and Liberty revealed? The videos on the YouTube channel of Throne and Liberty are all in Korean, but can also be displayed with automatic YouTube translation in German.

  • All three trailers build on each other, and in the first new trailer, it starts after character creation, and you will initially be guided through the menus.
  • Additionally, you will also get more information about the intro, such as where to find the map, different codices are discussed, and possible questions regarding guild requests are answered there.

Here you can watch the first trailer:

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Throne of Liberty shows the game’s intro in the preview

What else is there to see? Some interesting points are also shown, things to pay attention to, leveling up, applying for quests, and other basics.

In general, it is not hard to follow the video, and it offers a new perspective on the basics, the combat, some creatures, and more of what we can expect when Throne and Liberty is released.

How does the community react? The comments on the video on YouTube are very positive. We summarize a few impressions for you:

  • n3cr0he11: “Looks SO GOOD! I can’t wait to play it next year in the West!”
  • DetektivSergio: “Just a week away to see how the game runs! Can’t wait!”
  • GAMEchannel-cr8je: “I’m looking forward to it”

What do you think about the new teaser for Throne and Liberty? Are you excited for the upcoming information? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

You can find another trailer for Throne and Liberty here: New teaser for Throne and Liberty shows how extensive the MMORPG will be – revealing new details soon

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Player builds €1,800 gaming PC, only gets meager 6 FPS in games – The solution is surprisingly simple

A desperate gamer asked for help on Reddit. His new gaming PC was not delivering the expected performance in games. When the computer stopped outputting any display, the community came to his rescue.

A self-built gaming PC can bring a lot of joy. However, only if it works as planned. Unfortunately, this was not the case for a gamer on Reddit. His computer was delivering suspiciously low performance. He had made a mistake and wasn’t aware of it. There are also cases where the fault lies with the manufacturer.

In trying to solve the problem, the system no longer produced any display. The helpful Reddit community was able to assist the desperate gamer. He had plugged his monitor into the wrong port. Once this was fixed, the gamer admitted his mistake and thanked the community for the clarification.

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Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”

Expensive gaming PC only reaches 6 FPS because the player connects the wrong graphics card

What problem did the computer have? The player with the Reddit username MiddleOwl had treated himself to a new gaming PC. However, the 1,800 Euro system was only delivering very low frame rates of 6 FPS in games. In search of a solution, MiddleOwl then discovered that his motherboard had an integrated graphics unit (iGPU).

In trying to solve the problem, the computer ended up outputting no display at all. He described his problem on Reddit and at the request of the community uploaded a picture of the back of his computer. They immediately recognized that MiddleOwl had forgotten to remove the protective caps from the graphics card ports.

In comments under his post, other Reddit users thoughtfully informed him and told him where the problem lay. The solution was basically very simple. He was able to connect his monitor to the now-exposed ports of the graphics card. This way, his gaming PC finally worked as intended.

What hardware is in the system? Through a link (via pcpartpicker.com) in his post, the helpful community received a list of all the installed components. Here’s an overview of the most important parts:

  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 4.2 GHz
  • Graphics card: XFX Radeon RX 7800 XT, 16 GB video memory
  • Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE, Socket AM5

Since his Gigabyte motherboard has one HDMI and one DisplayPort, the player assumed he needed to connect his monitor there. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800 X3D processor has an integrated graphics unit that allows for gaming at moderate settings. In comparison, the graphics performance is even lower than that of an Nvidia GT 1030 from 2017 (via wepc.com).

In this combination of motherboard and CPU, you can use the iGPU to surf the internet or play graphically undemanding games. For graphically intensive games, a dedicated graphics card is needed, which the player had initially left unused in the system. Graphics cards can also be used for purposes other than gaming, as a student recently demonstrated.

Why did the gaming PC temporarily output no display at all? When MiddleOwl realized that his games were running on the so-called onboard graphics, he disabled the graphics unit in the BIOS. As a result, the computer now outputted no display at all.

Since he allegedly didn’t find any other graphics ports on his gaming PC, he desperately asked for help in a Reddit post. After his problem was resolved, he thanked the community multiple times for their assistance.

5 beginner mistakes you should avoid when assembling a new gaming PC

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Many mods make Baldur’s Gate 3 even better – But players warn against using a certain one

The community of Baldur’s Gate 3 is hard at work improving the game with more and more useful, funny, or simply aesthetic mods. Recently, however, there is a mod that the community is warning against. We have the background information for you.

The modding scene for Baldur’s Gate 3 is extremely diverse: there is a graphic mod that simply gives Gale a man-bun. But like Skyrim, new weapons and armors can also be downloaded for the game. Currently, there is the Buster Sword from Cloud in Final Fantasy 7. Mods for new animal transformations are also popular. Of course, there are also additional and modified spells.

All these mods can be found on Nexusmods.com, one of the largest sites for game modifications.

Which mod is the community warning about? The specific mod that the community warns about on reddit gives a female character a male gender. Lady Aylin, whom you meet in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, is thus a man.

Lady Aylin is the daughter of the goddess Selûne and is in a same-sex relationship. She is an immortal paladin who fearlessly opposes her mother’s enemies.

These are things that the mod adjusts, among other things: an AI-enhanced voice, new portraits, adjusted animations, and revised voice lines of other characters.

Additionally, Aylin is said to be now friendlier: Lady Aylin is a very resolute personality who is also capable of biting at you in your own camp. With this mod, she no longer does that.

Lady Aylin is as resolute as she is powerful. Here she breaks the spine of an arrogant opponent.

What is the core problem of the mod? It is part of a mod package that obviously contains misanthropic content and specifically targets minorities. However, to not appear misanthropic, the whole thing is explained under the pretext that one wants to create a “real medieval” status quo with the mod. The fantasy setting, in which there are fire-breathing dragons and talking mushrooms, immediately excludes this.

The whole thing is insidious because one does not necessarily think about it when using the seemingly harmless mod to change the gender of Lady Aylin.

We as a editorial team are against any form of discrimination and want to join the community’s warning on reddit.

Here are a few more changes that the modpack brings:

  • The pack turns Nocturne, a friend of Shadowheart, into a man, as she is depicted as a boy in Shadowheart’s childhood memories.
  • In Act 3, you meet Sebastian, who has a long history with Astarion. The mod pack turns him into a woman.
  • The creator of the mods goes so far as to give a little girl with a deep voice via AI a higher pitch.

The goal of the mods, according to the developers, is that the gender and sexuality of the NPCs of the world correspond to the medieval status quo. The mod erases almost all LGBTQIA+ characters or their mentions.

However, there are a few exceptions:

  • The devil Raphael remains untouched, as his preferences are really funny.
  • The tiefling bard Alfira and her love Lakrissa remain untouched by the mods – they would not announce their love.
  • The members of the circus of the last days remain unchanged, as they are circus members.
Baldurs Gate 3 Lakrissa und Alfira
Lakrissa and Alfira can only remain a same-sex couple with the mod because they do not make their relationship public.

How did the community react to the warning? The original reddit post comes from user SignificanceNo2411. In it, he explains the background of the mod and the associated mod pack. Among other things, it is pointed out that the same modder has also published repairs for Wyll and his father: the mentioned mods turn the dark-skinned Ravengards white.

The comments take the situation seriously but also with a pinch of humor:

  • petrovmendicant via reddit: Octopus people from outer space? Alright. Talking mushroom people? Great. Dragon people? Wonderful. Giant skeleton death god? Nice. A genie that sends you to a dinosaur nest? Normal. Walking and talking robots? Cool. Miniature giant hamsters in space? Okay. Anyone who is not strictly white, heterosexual, and binary? Woke indoctrination.
  • Flimsy_Tooth via reddit: Ah yes, good. I hope they remove all the octopuses, flying ships, demons, elves, goblins, magic, and other things that also do not fit the medieval status quo. I would hate it if my fantasy game had historical inaccuracies.

If you are not eager for a medievally accurate version of Baldur’s Gate 3, you might enjoy a very special companion romance. However, it is not so easy to unlock:
The most difficult romance in Baldur’s Gate 3 has an unexpected twist when you play a certain character

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An upgrade for your gaming PC will soon get really expensive – you should strike before prices really rise

Prices for hardware have been fluctuating for some months. However, especially for RAM, prices are expected to rise significantly in the future. MeinMMO explains what is behind this and why you should upgrade quickly.

RAM is one of the essential components of a computer system, alongside graphics cards, processors, and motherboards. While graphics cards have been very expensive for months, RAM and SSDs have been affordable and cheap for a long time.

However, this has changed in recent weeks. Especially for RAM, prices are expected to rise sharply, and there is currently no end in sight.

How much have prices risen so far?

  • The prices for DDR5 have risen by 15% to 20% in recent months.
  • For DDR4, the price increase is between 10% and 15%.

Samsung has been using an aggressive tactic for months to raise prices

Why are prices rising? At the beginning of 2023, prices for RAM were as low as they have been in a long time. Many manufacturers were trying to sell their large inventories, causing prices to drop.

However, for some months now, Samsung, one of the largest manufacturers of memory units, has been using aggressive measures by offering less memory and significantly raising prices. This is an attempt to artificially drive prices up. Since many manufacturers need to purchase components from Samsung, they pass the increased prices on to consumers.

And this strategy has surprisingly worked well for Samsung: Prices for RAM and SSDs have been rising significantly again for several months. We are talking about increases of 10 to 15% in some cases.

Some speculate, however, that this is not where it will stop. Prices are expected to continue rising in the coming weeks, according to colleagues from TechRadar. While there are various forecasts from experts, there is consensus that some form of price increase will occur.

When should you upgrade? In general, buying RAM is worthwhile if your computer is only equipped with a limited amount. A gaming PC should have at least 16 GB installed, and 32 GB is more future-proof. With 8 GB of RAM, you can easily play older games and indie games, but we would not recommend less than 16 GB in the long term.

Gamer gets lucky with RAM: Although RAM is getting expensive, you can also get lucky when buying. A gamer ordered RAM on Amazon and instead received a whole box. You can read the entire background directly on MeinMMO:

Gamer buys RAM on Amazon, accidentally receives a box with 50 pieces and reacts correctly

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CoD MW3: player finds clever way to complete an annoying challenge with ease and unlock a skin

If you find the weapons in “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” visually boring, you can rely on the numerous skins the game offers. However, not all of them are easy to obtain. To create a particularly annoying challenge, which upon completion gives you a valuable skin, you can use a simple trick. A player has now explained his approach in a Reddit post.

What is the situation? In the game “CoD MW3” there are a number of challenges that are sometimes more, sometimes less difficult. To complete them, in some cases, it is enough to just play the game as usual, while in others it requires hours of grinding.

Individual challenges can be not only time-consuming but also downright frustrating. For example, to make the weekly challenges easier, you can pick up some tips on MeinMMO.

A particularly annoying challenge is the so-called “Penetration Kills”. In this, you must shoot through objects or walls with various weapon types and eliminate the enemies behind them. For example, you have to achieve 10 “Penetration Kills” in a round with the different LMGs (light machine guns) to unlock hidden skins as a reward. Not an easy task.

By the way, some skins also have their disadvantages. Activision has announced an important change regarding this.

Have you already tried the multiplayer of “CoD MW3”? Here you can see the trailer:

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The new CoD MW3 presents itself with shooter action in the new multiplayer trailer

A simple trick makes the challenge achievable

How can the challenge be mastered? As often, the solution to the problem comes from a Reddit user. Specifically from “jonnyvue”, who shows in a video how he completed the challenge without much trouble:

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To complete the task, “jonnyvue” plays in Hardcore mode on the map “Shipment” with an LMG. Right after spawning, he positions himself in a specific spot on the map, from which he does not directly have a view of the enemy team’s spawn, but does look in that direction. However, shooting can be done through a ship container placed in front of the spawn, fulfilling the challenge’s requirement.

The result: The enemies fall like flies. XP comes in quickly, and the requirements for the challenge are met.

How does the trick resonate with the community? It may not be the most gentlemanly way to earn points. Many reactions to the Reddit video seem unable to decide whether they find the trick good or want to criticize it:

  • The user “burningastronaut” writes rather torn: “That’s disgusting. I love it.”
  • “Turbulent-Resist-442” comments mockingly: “Very nice. I bet they were fuming.”
  • Warning, “Batata260610” states: “How to get reported and banned for no reason.”

It remains to be seen whether the developer Sledgehammer Games will intervene now and put a stop to this approach. Ultimately, it is nothing more than “Spawn Trapping”, which can certainly lead to server kicks or worse penalties.

Those who have used the trick, or have faced the challenge honestly, can look forward to their new skin in the end. All others will continue to grind.

Are you already playing the new “CoD MW3”? On MeinMMO you will find an overview of the first season, which starts tomorrow, December 6, 2023.

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Critics’ reviews of the new Wonka film starring the Dune star are surprisingly not that terrible – giving fans hope.

The critics’ voices on the upcoming film Wonka with Timothée Chalamet have been released and are good to very good. The community on reddit reacts positively surprised by the first feedback.

What kind of film is Wonka? Wonka deals with the backstory of the eccentric chocolate maker Willy Wonka, whom you may already know from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (played by Johnny Depp).

The lead role in the musical film is played by Timothée Chalamet, whom many may know from the sci-fi epic Dune or Call Me By Your Name.

Here you can see a trailer for Wonka with Timothée Chalamet:

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Deutscher Trailer zu Wonka mit Timothée Chalamet

“I am really surprised that he has received such positive reviews”

After the trailer for Wonka was not well received by some fans, many feared a flop – however, the press reviews say otherwise.

How are the critics’ reviews for Wonka? The first press opinions on Wonka are good to very good.

Particularly positively highlighted is Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal as the chocolate maker Wonka.

According to Courtney Howard describes him as “a charisma factory” full of dedication and Collider finds commendable words for the lead actor:

“Chalamet makes this character his own and has a lot of fun with the eloquent magician, who is still full of optimism.”

If you want to read more about the first reactions from critics to Wonka, check here with our colleagues from Moviepilot.

What does the community say? On reddit, the user SanderSo47 collected some of the press reactions to the upcoming film. Many users react positively surprised about the good to very good reviews.

Some want to give Wonka a chance now, whether because of Timothée Chalamet or one of the other cast members.

  • blankedboy: “I am really surprised that he has received such positive reviews.”
  • The LoneCanoe: “I will give it a chance. I am curious to see how Chalamet interprets the character.”
  • Jackielegs43: “I did not know that Rowan Atkinson is in the film, I will buy a ticket because of him.”

When does Wonka come out? Very soon. Starting Thursday, December 7, 2023, Wonka will be released in German cinemas.

Besides Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka, you can see Hugh Grant as Oompa Loompa or Sir Rowan Sebastian Atkinson (Mr. Bean) as Father Julius.

The first trailer for the Fallout series scores with dark humor from fans – “The atmosphere of the trailer really fits the game”

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Source(s):
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Pokémon GO: All PokéStop showcases in December – Collect these 20 Pokémon now

In Pokémon GO you regularly need various Pokémon for the showcases. These are the Pokémon you need for December.

What showcases are there in December? If you regularly participate in showcases, you can already try to collect the corresponding Pokémon to be optimally prepared. Some of the required Pokémon can be caught in the new Along the Routes event.

The previous showcases known for December 2023 are as follows:

  • December 5 to December 8: Sniebel and Hisui-Sniebel
  • December 11 to December 15: Vulpix, Ponita, Krabby, Voltobal, Ditto
  • December 16: Flegmon, Galar-Flegmon, Togetic, Igamaro, Fynx, eF-eM
  • December 17: Quapsel, Felino, Paldea-Felino, Praktibalk, Milza, Froxy, Mabula

What do I need to win a showcase? To win a showcase, a score is calculated based on a property of a Pokémon (such as weight or size). The Pokémon with the highest score wins the showcase.

The property used to calculate the score can vary, so sometimes the heaviest Pokémon counts, and other times the largest Pokémon. If you have the corresponding storage capacity, you should try to collect the Pokémon that is the largest, smallest, heaviest, and lightest.

Identifying and participating in PokéStops with showcases

How do I recognize a PokéStop with a showcase? You can identify PokéStops with an ongoing showcase by a circle hovering above the PokéStop. You can see what this looks like in the following image.

How do I participate in a showcase? To register a Pokémon for a showcase, you need to be near the PokéStop. If you have the appropriate Pokémon, you can then register it for the showcase. If you find a better specimen during the showcase, you can also exchange it. We have more information on how to use the showcases for you.

What rewards do I receive in a showcase? The rewards you can receive in showcases vary and depend on your final placement. Potential rewards include Stardust, TMs, and even Incense.

What about you? Are you collecting Pokémon from previous showcases for the future, or are you not interested in this feature at all? Let us know in the comments!

And if you want to know what else is happening in the game, you can find the events in Pokémon GO in December 2023 here.

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WoW Classic: A week after launch, the season of discoveries is already full of bots

Once again, bots threaten to ruin a game mode of World of Warcraft. Blizzard must intervene quickly – but will it work?

For nearly a week, the “Season of Discoveries” in World of Warcraft Classic has started. It’s basically a “Classic+” with new secrets, new abilities, and even a special raid at level 25. Every few weeks, there are new contents. Among the highlights is surely that some classes can take on entirely new roles, such as mage-healers or warlock-tanks.

But like many Classic versions before, there is a major impending problem in the Season of Discoveries: bots threatening to ruin the economy of the realms.

Where do players discover bots? In the WoW Classic subreddit, many concerned players are already sharing their observations. In many places, there are already groups of bots behaving suspiciously. For example, Solklar writes:

“I did the wolf and spider quest in Duskwood and noticed a lot of hunters with black boars and rogues that ran through checkpoints and generally moved like bots.

For every player, there were surely 3 or more bots, it’s really demotivating.”

Below, many others describe their experiences:

  • “There were literally 30 hunters with Chinese pet names farming next to Sentinel Hill in Westfall – so many that I couldn’t even kill any mobs myself.” – xxhamzxx
  • “I wish Blizzard would just mark them all as bots and send them to special bot shards, just like other games only place you in cheater lobbies if you are caught cheating. And then they get a 100% auction tax and can’t trade anymore or something.” – veroxly
  • “The Barrens is full of troll hunters with gibberish names and Chinese animal companions. I have reported so many of them, but so far only received one of those letters from Blizzard saying that a sanction was successful.” – dealsforheals
  • “And people in trade chat sell junk for 75 gold… and when you ask where people got the gold, they say, ‘Quests at level 25 give 1 gold, bro’ – No, ‘bro’, people are already buying gold with their credit card.” – whosyodaddy328

Why are there so many bots? There are several reasons for this. On one hand, bots have become so efficient that the initial costs for the account are already “recouped” before Blizzard can ban the corresponding accounts.

At the same time, the demand for purchased gold is particularly high in WoW Classic, and many players tend to participate in these illegal purchases. One reason is that many fans from back then no longer have the time to farm gold for hours and hence buy this “unpleasant” part of the game with real money. This is already being heavily criticized in WotLK Classic.

This, in turn, fuels a vicious cycle. Because if loot is distributed through gold bids, then everyone else also needs a lot of gold to receive an item. Thus, more and more gold is needed by the community, which only benefits the bots.

Whether Blizzard will succeed in banning most bots in the Season of Discoveries remains to be seen. However, experiences from other Classic versions suggest a rather bleak future.

It’s especially unfortunate because the Season of Discoveries is so popular that there were even queues.

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