With the 10.2 update ‘Guardians of the Dream’, World of Warcraft has received the latest and final major patch for Dragonflight. Part of this: a new reputation faction. But those who played too early or simply ‘normally’ now have a disadvantage.
Reputation with the Guardians is limited to a certain amount per week. There is no way to farm reputation reliably and permanently.
Some players, however, have cleverly utilized mechanics and finished within just one week. Everyone else now has to wait – because the tricks no longer work retroactively.
How could you play ‘wrong’? Right at the release of patch 10.2, you could trick a bit: if you played a secondary character instead of your main, you could reach fame level 18 directly in the first week, and in week 2 the maximum of fame level 20.
However, your alt had to reach fame level 10 on the release day. This was fastest as a human (+10% reputation) and during the Darkmoon Faire, which was still ongoing (also +10% reputation).
What makes the trick possible for everyone this time: due to the announcement of The War Within and the ongoing pre-sales, purchasable character boosts are directly available for level 70. Anyone could simply buy an alt for the reputation.
If a character reaches fame level 10, all other characters receive +100% reputation up to that level. So if you played your main only afterward – and during the faire – you could approximately reach level 16-18, depending on the effort you wanted to make.
Then, in week 2, the 19th anniversary of WoW started with another 19% reputation. Those who stored their reputation tokens here and just redeemed them now benefit again from a big bonus and were at least by Thursday, November 16, at fame level 20.
So it was ‘wrong’ to just play the new patch normally, meaning: complete the new campaign, story, and quests with the main character.
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WoW: Guardians of the Dream – Launch Trailer
Reputation brings useful upgrades, can provide advantages
The fact that many players have directly focused on reputation is because there is a strong improvement behind fame level 18. Here you get a new rune that grants +87 to your main attribute for one hour and is usable indefinitely.
In addition, there are upgrade currencies for the new equipment as well as at level 20 a new optional crafting material, with which you can upgrade a crafted item up to level 476. This item is then better than anything you could get before 10.2.
If you didn’t apply the ‘trick’, you should now be around fame level 11/12 or 13/14, depending on whether you have already completed the raid or not. MyMMO demon Cortyn, however, has another trick ready: with a contract and world quests outside the dream, you can also reach reputation 18 without the reputation bonus at the start.
Even if the circumstances in this case were particularly special, you can proceed similarly upon the release of an update in the future, if you want to save time or be particularly efficient. However, the next update is unlikely to bring a new faction:
The latest ranking of “Streamers of the Week” is causing outrage in the Twitch community, especially due to the placement of female streamers who produce content in the category “Pools, Hot Tubs and Beaches“.The opinions on this are being shown to you by MeinMMO.
What kind of list is it? The Twitter account “StreamAwards” is creating a stir with weekly rankings. However, the latest ranking, “Streamers of the Week,” from November 13, 2023, is causing significant controversies in the Twitch community.
The top 5 list of German-speaking female streamers consists of Mellooow_, HoneyPuu, xFibii, Vansessy, and Mahluna. However, many are dissatisfied with this, particularly regarding Mellooow_ and Vansessy.
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Why is the community upset? The outrage arises because both female streamers have “Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches” listed in the top 3 of their streaming categories (via Twitchtracker for Mellooow_ and Vansessy).
This category predominantly showcases women in bikinis or revealing clothing in pools or hot tubs.
Female streamers are accused of using a business tactic that is also applied by international streamers like Amouranth.
S! for socials
Here, slightly risqué but free content is shown on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, or Twitch, while more explicit content is moved to paid platforms like OnlyFans. Twitch serves merely as an advertising platform.
The “code” for this tactic is a phrase like “S! for Socials”: behind it lies the suggestion to check out OnlyFans.
Amouranth also uses a similar business tactic:
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Amouranth wants to allow her fans more closeness – Artificial Intelligence should achieve this
How are the comments? The Twitch community reacts outraged to this list; numerous negative comments underline the dissatisfaction.
Even the prominent German Twitch streamer MckyTV, who had previously expressed his concerns regarding such streams, is clearly voicing his opinion. In a comment under the Twitter post, he writes:
This list is a disrespect to every woman who sits down day after day for hours and thinks about content. We can do nothing against Twitch, but having these streams at least disappear from the list would be a start.
The unanimous opinion in the community is that such content should not appear in the rankings:
„AZPECT-CUSTOMZ“ writes: „Stream Awards for what? Holding your ass up to the camera in leggings? There are female streamers who struggle to come up with content and try to engage their community while others simply hold their ass in front of the cam. Just THEIR chat is already abhorrent. How can you condone that… right L Take.”
„PolishPriest“ writes: „A sign of poverty for Twitch Germany”
„Terranwolf“ writes: „This list is beyond disrespectful. Why are Mellow and Vansessy on this list? The streams violate community guidelines in every stream since the butt is the focal point. Read the guidelines. Get the two out.”
„Ninjang“ writes: „With all due respect, streamers who violate the ToS should really not be featured here!”
„PleX“ writes: „And who watches that crap? Exactly, pubescent and growing individuals. Should be generally banned as minors are always involved. […] Finally do something, Twitch”
„ZeViBear“ writes: „There are many female streamers who deserve to be on the list much more, who produce decent and elaborate content. If a woman wants to earn money with her body, go for it. But not on Twitch. I find it sad that you support that.”
„Mirii“ writes: „I don’t understand why women are on there who MAKE NO CONTENT…. I mean, showing your ass is not content for me & Twitch is the wrong platform for that!”
The heated reactions in the community are leading to calls for a revision of the criteria for these rankings. Many demand that female streamers who specialize in sexually suggestive content should be removed from these lists. The goal is to strengthen the recognition of other content creators and to ensure more diversity in the official rankings.
Thousands of players are currently complaining about Fortnite because they can no longer use items they paid for. This is due to the introduction of new age limits that also apply to thousands of skins and items.Meanwhile, Epic has commented on this and explained what happens next.
Fortnite has introduced new age limits. But this suddenly affects thousands of players who can no longer use certain items.
This is because the new patch has ensured that creation islands of the game, i.e. player-created content, have received an age rating. At the same time, many cosmetic items in Fortnite have also received a rating. If you now start Fortnite, you may have noticed that many items suddenly display a small yellow warning triangle. We already reported on MeinMMO that Epic is restricting the use of skins.
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Fortnite: Gameplay Trailer for Chapter 4 Season 5 – Back to OG
Epic says: Almost all skins should still be usable
If you enter an island with a disallowed item, it will be replaced by a standard skin. And this applies always, even if you paid a lot of money for your favorite skin or played for weeks. Many players were upset about this. Now, Epic explains in an update that they want to make almost all outfits/skins compatible in the future (via fortnite.com):
Currently, about 7% of Fortnite outfits can only be equipped on islands with the rating “Teen” (or equivalent in the region). Over the next year, we will ensure that most of these outfits are compatible with all ratings by automatically adapting their appearance to the island on which you want to play.
This should at least calm some of the players who are currently complaining that they can no longer use their skins everywhere. It may still take some time until the final changes come and you can use your favorite skins everywhere again.
More about Fortnite: In Fortnite, a short season called OG Fortnite has started, lasting only 4 weeks. Many are excited that it is finally going back to the original map. However, this is not actually the “first” map of Fortnite. You can read all the background information on MeinMMO:
Blue Eye Samurai has been available on Netflix since early November and tells the story of the samurai warrior Mizu, who seeks revenge in the 17th century. The series is an animated series for an older audience and has many elements of anime and Japanese films.
What is Blue Eye Samurai?
The series is set in 17th century Japan.
The protagonist Mizu seeks revenge on 4 men who are responsible for her mother’s death.
The series mixes historical events with Mizu’s personal story, drawing from classic revenge and samurai films.
The target audience is adults, hence the series is dark and doesn’t hold back on blood and fights.
Michael Green is involved in the series, who has co-written and worked on masterpieces like Logan and Blade Runner 2049. The series consists of 8 episodes, each about 50 minutes long. On Netflix, you can watch all 8 episodes.
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Blue Eye Samurai – Trailer for the revenge series about a samurai in the 17th century
Blue Eye Samurai has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on IMDb based on 11,000 ratings and on Rotten Tomatoes the series currently has a critic score of 100% based on 10 ratings and a user score of 95% from around 250 reviews. Besides the story and characters, the animation is also a positive point for many users.
Emilio C: The story is captivating and the animation is spectacular. The characters mean something to you, even if you hate or love them, they mean something, and that’s masterfully done.
Jan C: This show is so good and just fantastically made. One of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time.
Stephen R: This is how you create a captivating female lead. Great series, great animation, great characters. I really hope for season 2
Alongside the 2nd season of Invincible, this series is the next success of an animated series aimed at adults that delights viewers.
In League of Legends, unusual picks occasionally crystalize that are absolutely dominant on their lane and then perform even better than the well-known champions of that position. Currently, a tank has found its way to the bot lane, where it absolutely dominates.
If you look at the current statistics on sites like U.GG, the top 5 champions in the ADC position regarding win rate are not ADCs at all. Alongside the mages who have recently discovered the position, there is a surprising candidate in 1st place.
Tahm Kench is currently the best ADC according to win rate. With a win rate of 54.26%, he has an extremely high win rate. In his original main position, the top lane, he has a solid but unremarkable 50.66%. The surprising thing is that these statistics are for all ranks combined. He is therefore strong not just at a specific skill level. (As of: 18.11.2023)
Champions regularly dominate lanes where they actually don’t belong:
So why is he currently so strong? His regular items have not changed. He remains the tank with Heartsteel, who is incredibly difficult to beat. His best partner on the bot lane is probably Senna. While Tahm Kench farms the minions, Senna collects souls and gets stronger by the minute.
Through her item build, she can also become strong early and deal good damage. During the laning phase, Senna can poke well due to her range, and Tahm Kench also has a good source of damage through his Q ability. With the shield and heal from his E ability, it is also difficult to defeat Tahm Kench. Additionally, Senna has extra healing potential.
Both champions are great for and against ganks. With Tahm Kench’s W ability, he can escape ganks well, and he can also gank effectively and surprise opponents. With his ultimate, he can take Senna or other teammates with him and drive opponents crazy with his CC.
How long Tahm Kench will remain this good is questionable. Because if it continues like this, he will surely be nerfed. Next week, the next patch is already coming. What do you think of Tahm Kench on the bot lane? Have you seen it or played it yourself? Then let us know in the comments.
Tomorrow, the final of Worlds 2023 will take place, and the most famous LoL player could celebrate his next success:
Gabe Newell, the head of Steam, explained in an interview what he thinks about realism in games.
Many games try to deliver realistic content to players. Numerous simulators create a world that comes very close to reality. In an interview for the 25th anniversary of Half-Life, Gabe Newell, the head behind Valve and Steam, explained that he doesn’t think much of realism.
Realism reminds of grocery shopping
What does Newell say? In a conversation, he explained that realism is not fun for him. Because that would remind him that he has to write a grocery list in the real world (via PCGamer.com):
We were at a design review, and someone said: ‘That’s not realistic.’ And you think: ‘Okay?’ What does that mean? Explain to me why that’s interesting. Because in the real world, I have to write lists of things I need to buy at the grocery store. And I never thought realism is fun. I play to have fun.
For him, games are entertaining and fun that have nothing to do with reality.
Gabe Newell is known for controversial statements. At the height of cryptocurrencies and digital collectibles (NFTs), he stated that many people do not understand the metaverse. Because people have never played an MMO:
On November 16, 2023, the prequel to “The Hunger Games” titled “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” premiered in German cinemas. It has been 8 years since the last part of the original movies. Here on MeinMMO, you will get an overview of everything you need to know to be well-prepared for the film.
This is “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”:
The film is based on the book “The Hunger Games X – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins.
On IMDb, the film adaptation currently has a rating of 7.2/10 stars.
The first novel of the Hunger Games trilogy was published in 2008 and topped the bestseller lists worldwide with over 100 million copies sold.
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes – German Trailer
1. What is “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” about?
In the dystopian state of Panem, young Coriolanus Snow fights for the fate of his once-powerful family. To do so, he must ensure that his tribute performs as well as possible in the deadly “Hunger Games” as a mentor.
To his dismay, however, he is assigned a girl from the rundown “District 12”, Lucy Gray Baird. The fate of both is now inextricably linked, as life and death are at stake both inside and outside the arena.
2. The Structure of Panem
The nation of Panem emerged from the ruins of North America, which was largely destroyed by various wars and natural disasters. It is divided into the ruling “Capitol”, as well as 13 surrounding “districts”.
Each of these districts has a specific purpose. District 12, for example, is used for coal extraction, District 7 for lumber production, and District 1 for luxury goods. The smaller the number, the closer the district is to the Capitol, and the higher the prosperity there.
In a rebellion, the districts tried to overthrow the Capitol but failed. Subsequently, District 13 was destroyed, leading to the so-called “Hunger Games”. As a warning never to rebel against the Capitol again, every year a girl and a boy aged between 12 and 18 are drawn from each of the districts to compete in an arena for their lives.
3. What was “The Hunger Games” about?
Spoiler alert: This summarizes the events of the original “The Hunger Games” series.
In the original “The Hunger Games” series, the story revolves around Katniss Everdeen, a girl from District 12. She managed to survive the Hunger Games not once, but twice. In the process, she became the face of a new rebellion and the opponent of President Snow. In the end, the impossible happened – the fall of the Capitol and the introduction of democratic elections.
4. When does the film take place in relation to its predecessors?
The prequel takes place 64 years before the “The Hunger Games” series. At this time, Panem is just shortly after the “Dark Days”, i.e., the first rebellion. The Hunger Games are still quite new, which is why they are conducted far less pompously than during Katniss’s time.
While none of the young characters play a role in the prequel, we see the backstory of President Coriolanus Snow. Since he was, in a way, the villain of the original books and films, this opens up a whole new perspective.
5. Where does the name “Lucy Gray” come from?
One detail that gets more attention in the book adaptation than in the film is the origin of Lucy Gray’s name. It comes from a poem by William Wordsworth from 1799 titled “Lucy Gray”. It tells the story of the fate of a little girl who perished in a snowstorm.
In the film, Lucy sings a small part of it. However, more is not explained. If you want to understand all the connections here, you should read the poem before going to the cinema.
7. Will there be more installments?
It is still unknown whether there will be more installments of “The Hunger Games”. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, producer Nina Jacobson explained that she is generally interested in more films, but only under the guidance of author Suzanne Collins.
However, since “The Hunger Games X – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is currently a standalone book, we will likely have to wait for more works from Collins.
Are you fans of the first hour and can hardly wait for the cinema visit? Or maybe you’re going into the film completely without prior experience? Let us know in the comments.
If you enjoy good sci-fi adventures in the style of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, you might like “Rebel Moon – Part 1“. Here on MeinMMO, you will find everything about the new production by star director Zack Snyder:
The best quest in WoW: Dragonflight is still locked. You must master the new raid to see it.
The Patch 10.2 Guardian of Dreams has brought many new quests to World of Warcraft. Most of them revolve around Amirdrassil, the new World Tree that grows in the Emerald Dream. However, the quest line can only be completed fully after visiting the raid “Amirdrassil, Hope of Dreams”.
And here awaits all lore fans and especially night elves a quest line that they will likely remember for a long time.
Spoiler Warning: This is about the final quest steps of the campaign around Amirdrassil and the Emerald Dream.
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After Fyrakk has been defeated, Amirdrassil fully blooms and Azeroth gives the dragons back their Aspect powers. Even though this cinematic is mocked in some places, the quest line continues significantly afterward.
Due to the blooming, Amirdrassil has transitioned from the Emerald Dream into the physical world of Azeroth.
The quest now features a grand initiation celebration, where the night elves and numerous inhabitants of Azeroth come together to honor the new tree at a celebration and then create a moonwell that will become the center of the tree.
The celebration is grand. Really grand. Over 200 NPCs are gathered here and many of them can be talked to. You will encounter night elves from all possible eras of the game. So it may be that you see some elves from the starting area of Darnassus, the most varied moon priestesses from all over Kalimdor, and many, many other quest givers whom you might have last consciously encountered over 10 years ago.
But not only famous night elves are here, but pretty much everything that has rank and name in World of Warcraft – it’s not just about great heroes, but also about small, rather inconspicuous NPCs that perhaps appeared in a side quest.
The real highlight, however, are the great cutscenes in in-game graphics, along with the speeches from Tyrande, Merithra, and Ysera. Especially night elf fans will likely have a lump in their throat here and finally feel a sense of closure that they have been waiting for since Battle for Azeroth.
Alexstrasza and Ysera have to say goodbye. This time possibly forever.
This quest is a really worthy finale and a grand conclusion to this storyline of the night elves and the story of Dragonflight itself.
I recommend taking the time for the quest and talking to all the NPCs. Almost all of them have interesting perspectives or you will every time have a little “Ah, that was it!” moment.
When can solo players play the quest? To complete the quest, it is essential to defeat Fyrakk in the new raid. So if you don’t want to join a fixed group and only attend the LFR version of the raid, you will have to wait until December 13, because only then the final wing will open in the LFR variant.
However, it should be noted that the normal version of the raid is surprisingly easy this time – most players who at least read a guide should do well even with a group from the looking-for-group tool.
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Through personal passwords, you have access to your gaming accounts and the streaming platforms you use, among other things. Therefore, it is all the more important that your passwords are not easy to crack. Unfortunately, a list of the most popular passwords for the year 2023 proves the opposite.
On your journey through the internet, you need more and more accounts and access data that are essential on different websites. Whether it’s your expensive gaming account, access to streaming providers, or your login data for online banking.
Without your passwords, you no longer have access to your data and the various platforms you use. However, many make it easy for hackers to guess the passwords used because they choose simple sequences of numbers or easily guessable words as passwords. Here you will find out what the worst passwords of 2023 are. Is your favorite password on the list?
Popular passwords are cracked in seconds
What are the weakest passwords this year? The security company Nord Security Inc. has created a list of the most popular passwords in collaboration with independent researchers. These have been published annually since 2019 on nordpass.com.
The majority of results apply worldwide, but the top 200 can also be filtered by country of origin. Here are the top 10 most popular passwords in Germany.
Rank
Password
Time to crack
Number
1
admin
< 1 second
18,997
2
123456
< 1 second
16,914
3
zwieback
2 hours
9,039
4
12345678
< 1 second
5,860
5
123456789
< 1 second
5,515
6
yxcvbnm
6 seconds
5,419
7
password
< 1 second
4,848
8
scheisspasswort
2 months
3,011
9
12345
< 1 second
2,897
10
niklas23
3 hours
2,818
Passwords consisting of simple number sequences and easy words like password are particularly striking. Such passwords can be discovered in a matter of seconds or even in a fraction of a second. Once a password becomes more complex, decryption takes significantly longer. This report shows how quickly passwords can be cracked.
How was this list created? The US company and the external cybersecurity research group relied on vast databases for this purpose. Their data was evaluated and analyzed. According to their own statement, personal data has not been transmitted by Nord Security Inc.
The data obtained was recorded as purely statistical information. This allows for individual evaluations by country and by category/platform used. The password lists from 2019 to 2022 are additionally available for interested parties as a PDF for download.
Do gamers use better passwords than the general public? No, unfortunately, that is not the case. Even in the gaming category, the top 10 are almost exclusively simple sequences of numbers that can be quickly determined by hackers.
Rank
Password
Number
1
12345678910
112,900
2
987654321
40,653
3
87654321
23,323
4
qwertyuiop
16,846
5
12345678901
16,663
6
11223344
14,852
7
111111111
12,832
8
1234567891
12,724
9
12345678900
12,305
10
123456789
12,247
How is password strength calculated? The password strength was calculated by independent researchers. They evaluated the average number of attempts needed to crack a password for a specific platform/category. The best rating was achieved with a randomly generated password containing 20 characters.
After all, gamers are not at the bottom compared to other categories regarding average password strength. This was given a value of 7.5. In other categories, users chose even less secure passwords. Passwords used on platforms for streaming services, online shopping, and personal email addresses are rated even worse.
What can I do to make my passwords harder to crack? Hackers are increasingly stealing access data thanks to advanced technology. However, the more secure a password is chosen, the more difficult it makes the work of internet fraudsters. There is now also an AI that listens to you while you type your passwords.
Here are some tips to keep hackers out of your accounts and accesses:
Choose passwords that are as complex as possible: The longer a password is, the more time a hacker needs to crack it. Even better is a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
One extra password per access: Internet users tend to use a specific password for multiple websites at the same time. If a hacker gains access to your data, it is easy for them to hijack other accesses if the login name/email address and password are identical. Therefore, make the effort to come up with a new password every time.
Regularly update your passwords: Even if you should use more complex passwords now, you may still have older passwords that are very easy to guess. It is best to bring these up to date as soon as possible. To be even safer online, it is also advisable to continuously check even more complex passwords.
Use helpful tools, hackers do it too: In the arms race against hacking tools, you can now rely on programs that make password management easier or take it completely off your hands. With a so-called password manager, you only have to remember one master password. The manager takes care of all other passwords for you. Most tools also offer the function to create complex passwords at the push of a button.
We have compiled a list of series that are similar to Supernatural. We present to you 7 titles that you might enjoy if you liked the story of the Winchester brothers.
What kind of series are these? The selection of titles was made by the editorial team. We paid attention to the series’ good ratings on IMDb.
German trailer for season 1 of the fantasy series Lucifer
Lucifer Morningstar is tired of hell and heads to the city of angels: Los Angeles. There he works as a nightclub owner and consultant to the police, solving crimes together with police officer Chloe Becker.
Watch Lucifer if you like the following about Supernatural :
Exciting criminal cases that need solving
Angels, devils, and demons in the modern world
A difficult father-son relationship
A mix of different genres: crime, drama, and fantasy
Focus on character development of the main character
Humorous moments
What IMDb ratings say: The series receives an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 stars from 345,776 users on IMBb.
Lead actor Tom Ellis shines in the role of Lucifer as a charismatic devil with a heart. Many fans of the series praise how Lucifer plays him as a multi-faceted character who gradually discovers his own humanity while also addressing his past as a fallen angel.
Fun Fact: In Supernatural, there is a scene in season 11, episode 10, where Lucifer says: If he were to escape from his cage, he would move to Los Angeles and help solve crimes. This episode aired before the pilot episode of Lucifer (via IMDb).
2. Good Omens
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German trailer for season 1 of the Amazon series Good Omens
Good Omens is a British fantasy series revolving around the angel Aziraphale and the demon Crowley. Upon learning of the impending Armageddon, they work together to prevent the end of the world.
Watch Good Omens if you like the following about Supernatural :
Modern adaptation of biblical material
Humorous interpretation of old stories and figures
Demons, angels, and the apocalypse
A special car
What IMDb ratings say: The series received an average of 8.0 stars from 107,424 ratings on IMDb.
Fans especially celebrate the chemistry between the two main characters and their dynamic. Although they have different values and views as a demon and an angel, they are connected by a millennia-long friendship.
Additionally, Good Omens stands out for its humorous adaptation of biblical material. For instance, hell and heaven are located on different floors of the same office building, or the four horsemen of the apocalypse ride motorcycles instead of horses.
Fun Fact: The series features many songs by Queen. This is based on a running gag from the book, where every single cassette that ends up in Crowley’s car magically transforms into The Best of Queen. (via IMDb)
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On November 17, less than two weeks before the new season in Destiny 2, the Guardians welcome their old acquaintance Xur. The vendor reliably brings exotic weapons and armor. Those looking for the Trials will probably be disappointed today, but the reason is also worthwhile.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? While Destiny 2 is wobbling, Stratosphere Games is currently working on a co-op game on Steam that is supposed to combine the best of looter-shooter and ARPG.
When exactly the last battle against the Witness will be fought in Destiny 2 is still unclear. The current date, February 27, 2024, still stands, and Bungie has reiterated this in a recent press release. However, Jason Schreier insists on this. He is confident in his insider sources and crushes the hopes of the Guardians that there might not be a delay after all. In the meantime, there are also voices suggesting that this might actually be the best solution.
This week, however, we have not yet dealt with the events of 2024, but are focusing on the upcoming Season 23 and its new content.
Destiny 2: Teaser trailer for the “Season of Wishes”
All info on Xur on November 17, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
When does Xur arrive? 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 all over the world can visit his shop and purchase exotic items.
Where is Xur? This is his hideout for the weekend
Xur’s location: Even after almost 10 years, the search for Xur is an event. After the reset at 6:00 PM, the search starts and players fly to Xur’s possible locations. The MeinMMO editorial team is on site and will announce their location promptly in this article.
Xur is located: On Nessus in the Guardian’s grave
Xur’s inventory from November 17 to 21 – All exotics at a glance
His inventory changes weekly and particularly gives new players the opportunity to enhance their skills through the use of exotics and prepare faster for the challenges in Destiny 2.
This is Xur’s offer
Xur’s offer from November 17 – 22
Weapon: The Colony – Grenade Launcher for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Touch of the Worm – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +2
Resilience: +3
Recovery: +29
Discipline: +18
Intellect: +6
Strength: +7
Total: 65
Hunter: St4mp-F3R – Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +4
Resilience: +18
Recovery: +12
Discipline: +18
Intellect: +6
Strength: +7
Total: 65
Warlock: Felwinter’s Helm – Head Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +2
Resilience: +12
Recovery: +18
Discipline: +10
Intellect: +20
Strength: +2
Total: 64
Legendary Armor Set: “Gensym Knight” set
Besides the regular offer, Xur sells unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. You can only buy these weapons from Xur if you also own the appropriate expansion.
Currently, he has one weapon on offer:
The exotic hand cannon “Hawkmoon” (Beyond Light DLC) with Overflow.
No Trials of Osiris this weekend
Lord Saladin awaits all brave Guardians this weekend
At this point, we usually inform you about the current Trials map and this week’s loot. But unfortunately, the PvP mode does not take place this week.
Since Tuesday at 6:00 PM, the venerable Saladin has arrived in the Tower. He is offering not only the PvP mode “Control” but also gives you one last chance in Season 22 to receive the Iron Lord’s Seal.
All Iron Banner weapons have an origin perk: “Creeping Wolf” grants improved radar at low health and deathblows against Guardians with this weapon remove you from the enemy radar.
When does the Iron Banner officially end? Lord Saladin’s PvP activities will end with the Weekly Reset on November 21 at 6:00 PM. That is also when Xur departs.
Have you warmed up with the new Iron Banner mode? Then feel free to tell us in the comments how you currently feel about the matches.
ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) was released on October 26 for PC, since then console players have been patiently waiting for the release on their preferred platform. For Xbox Series X|S, the release was supposed to be this week, but that won’t happen.
Subsequently, it was stated on X.com (formerly Twitter) that ARK: Survival Ascended would be released later in the week for Xbox, as the game was still undergoing the platform’s certification process.
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ARK: Survival Ascended is revealed for the first time in the trailer
ASA for Xbox postponed, release at the earliest on November 20
When will ARK: Survival Ascended be available on Xbox? In a new statement from November 16, 2023, ARK developer Studio Wildcard announced that the Xbox release would again be postponed due to the ongoing certification process.
The target date set for this week will therefore not be met. Instead, the studio is now planning for a release at the beginning of next week, at the earliest on November 20, 2023 (via X.com).
What’s the status of the PS5 release of ASA? In the statement regarding the postponed Xbox release, Studio Wildcard also commented on the release of the survival game on PS5.
According to the developers, ASA is still on track for a release at the end of the month (November 2023). They want to provide fans with a more precise time frame for the launch at a later date.
Currently, there is hope that the console release of ASA does not come with similar performance issues as the PC version. For PC players, certain settings are recommended to achieve more FPS while maintaining decent graphics:
With the Epomaker TH80 Pro, Epomaker offers a gaming keyboard for around 100 euros. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested the keyboard and explains how the model performs in everyday use.
Which keyboard is it about? With the Epomaker TH80 Pro, the manufacturer of the same name has introduced a gaming keyboard in a 75% design. For around 100 euros, you get a gaming keyboard with PBT keycaps, hot-swappable switches, and wireless connection. You pay around 100 € at the manufacturer, a little more (about 108 euros) at Amazon.
But how well does the package work in everyday life? I took a look at the keyboard and tested it for you.
Who tested it?
I am a tech editor at MeinMMO and have a penchant for peripherals, testing mice, keyboards, and gaming headsets. Since 2019, I have been testing hardware for our readers at MeinMMO. Gaming mice are among my absolute favorites. Besides the PS5, I also play on my Steam Deck and my Nintendo Switch.
The manufacturer provided me with the Epomaker TH80 Pro for a test.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware editor MeinMMO
Features and Technical Details
(to expand):
Design/Interface
Wired, 75% model
Key Type
Mechanical, tactile switches (Epomaker Budgerigar switches) in ISO-UK layout
Programmable Keys
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Compatibility
PC
Included in Delivery
Keyboard, mounting tool for switches and keycaps, additional keycaps for replacement, manual
Special Features
75% design with detachable USB cable
Price (RRP)
98.95 euros
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Contents, Design, and Construction
What does the contents look like? In the box, in addition to the keyboard, you will find a handful of replacement keycaps, a charging cable for the keyboard, and a device for switching the switches and keycaps. The obligatory manual is also included, but interestingly refers to the US version of the keyboard and not the version with ISO layout.
How is the keyboard constructed? The keyboard comes in a 75% design. This means that the keyboard ends to the right of the arrow keys. There is also a knob at the top right that allows you to turn the volume up or down or mute it altogether.
The special thing is that you can not only change the keycaps but also the switches under the keys. This is called hot-swapping. Additionally, there is support for wireless and Bluetooth connection.
For comparison: For a wireless gaming keyboard from Roccat, Logitech, or Razer, you would easily pay 150 euros and more. And there you won’t get PBT keycaps or hot-swappable switches. An exception is the Ducky One 3 (to the test).
How does the keyboard look? The keyboard comes in a white design. The keycaps are available in various colors, such as plain white or more vibrant colors like violet. Depending on the design and keycaps, the price may vary slightly.
Otherwise, the design of the keyboard is rather unobtrusive. The installed keycaps are printed and not translucent. Therefore, the keys themselves do not light up, but only the switches underneath. However, if you install translucent keycaps, they will light up as well.
However, it is a pity that the keyboard does not have an indicator for battery status. When the battery is empty, the Ctrl key lights up red, and nothing else happens. This is rather impractical.
Build Quality
The keyboard is made of pure plastic housing without metal. Nevertheless, the keyboard feels premium, which is mainly due to the high weight. This makes it very stable on my desk.
For the keycaps, Epomaker has chosen PBT keycaps. They feel robust and do not look like they have already been used for weeks after just two days. Thanks to hot-swappable switches, keycaps and switches can be easily exchanged with little effort.
Also positive: The USB-C port on the back is designed so that you can use any USB cable for charging.
Software
The TH80 Pro uses software from Epomaker. The basic features are accessible directly through the central menu, many additional features are hidden in other menus. Through the “Share” option, you can download and use RGB profiles, key mappings, and macros from other users. A similar feature is also offered by Logitech.
However, it is annoying that the software cannot be resized and also appears somewhat cluttered. Also unfortunate: it is only available in English.
On the next page, you can read everything about the ergonomics and the keys of the keyboard. In the conclusion, you can find out who I recommend the keyboard to.
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On November 24, 2023, Black Friday will also come to EA FC 24. A week earlier, it will begin to cast its shadows. We provide you with the most important tips for buying and selling on the transfer market, so you are well prepared for the eventand can not only save coins but also earn them.
What can you expect on Black Friday in EA FC 24? For Black Friday, it is worthwhile to regularly check Ultimate Team. For example, you can expect Flash SBCs, which will be available for a short period of one or two hours and can secure you expensive packs worth 25,000 or even 50,000 coins.
Additionally, player SBCs or Gamble SBCs may appear that you may need to complete within a few days. Especially popular in this context are Hero or Icon upgrades as well as Flashback SBCs of veteran stars, who thus get a fresh look.
In all the anticipation, you should seize the opportunity to prepare for Black Friday by taking advantage of the transfer market. All SBCs have in common that you and everyone else will need specific cards for their completion.
We will show you which cards you should invest in over the next few days so that you do not have to spend many coins yourself, and perhaps even sell a player for a decent profit.
Shopping for Black Friday: These tips you should consider
Which players should you buy on the transfer market? There is no definitive answer to this question, as we cannot confidently say that Black Friday will play out the same way as in previous years. However, we can make predictions based on last year’s SBCs released on Black Friday in FIFA 23 about which players may be in demand and therefore could become expensive.
Below, we will discuss the individual card groups that, in our opinion, are worth investing in:
1. Tip: Buy 80+ cards that have Perfect Links and play on the wing:
The aforementioned Flash SBCs are a very good opportunity to quickly acquire packs. However, based on experience, they may become somewhat tricky. We assume that some of you will require a chemistry of 25 or more with additional complicated requirements while also needing to muster a team rating of at least 80.
This means you will need specific players from certain leagues who link well together, for example, players who play in the same club and share the same nationality. The focus is mostly on the major European leagues from England, Spain, Germany, Italy, and France. It is worth going through the clubs and buying players that together create perfect chemistry.
Also, keep an eye out for players on the wings, meaning, LM, LF, LV, LAV or on the opposite side RM, RF, RV or RAV, as these are often rarer in the game and therefore more expensive on the transfer market.
Here, the EA FC 24 database by futbin can assist you. You can find Perfect Links from every league and in every club via the link.
German Perfect Links at Bayern Munich (via futbin.com)
If you have bought a certain number of pairs here, you are already well prepared for the Flash SBCs. Now you may be wondering how much the players can cost that you will buy in preparation for Black Friday. We will address this in the next step.
2. Tip: Buy or bid on the players for the minimum price
For how many coins should you buy the players? You should try to buy the cards for the minimum price. This means that you should purchase rare gold players for 650 coins via bidding or instant-buy on the transfer market. For non-rare gold cards, you should not spend more than 500 coins; it would be better to strike for 400 or even just 350 coins.
For this, it is best to choose a mix of instant-buy and bidding methods.
This is how instant-buy works: If you have a little more time, you can try to get the selected players at the lowest price by setting the maximum instant-buy price to the upper limits mentioned above. If your search yields no results, update the search history by adjusting the bidding price up or down and then starting a new search operation. If a player is shown to you, you need to be really quick.
This is particularly suitable for the EA FC 24 web app. TikToker BetzebubTV explains how it works:
However, the sniping described here on the transfer market requires practice, quick fingers, and above all, time.
This is how you should use bidding: Therefore, you should also consider normal bidding. Five to ten minutes before logging out, you can bid on a selected player who appears many hundreds of times on the transfer market at the same time. The majority of your bids will likely not be successful, but with a little luck, one or two players may belong to you after the time expires.
The excess cards are best kept on your transfer list, as if the predictions are correct, it is financially worthwhile not only to buy for personal use but also to hope for a profit with the excess players.
3. Tip: Invest your coins in players with 83 or more
What do you need high-rated players for? It’s not just the Flash SBCs that make Black Friday so special. Gamble SBCs such as guaranteed Icon or Hero packs or Upgrade Packs have been a staple of Black Friday content in recent years.
Unlike Flash SBCs, these Gamble SBCs are less about having complicated requirements or demanding a high chemistry value, but instead require teams with a high overall rating. Therefore, it may be worthwhile to also bolster your squad with players rated 83 or higher.
However, it is also important to not act rashly on the transfer market, but to first get an overview of the current average price of the individual cards. The following Cheapest-by-Rating function from Futbin may help you with this.
The cheapest players for ratings 83, 84, and 85 (via futbin.com
Here you can see all players of a rating starting with the lowest prices listed. Browse through the list and try to acquire the players through instant buy or bidding (see Tip 2).
We recommend focusing mainly on players with a rating of 86 or lower, as the investment remains manageable here. Ideally, you should buy at least ten players of each rating (83, 84, 85, 86) to cover your own needs.
If you currently have many coins in your account and don’t know what to do with them, you can also speculate a bit and buy even more cards. In the best case, you will sell them for double or triple the amount of coins on Black Friday.
This brings us to the end of our tips for preparing for Black Friday. If you generally need some advice on transfer operations in EA FC 24, feel free to check out our general trading tips.
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The streamer MontanaBlack is planning a Christmas event on Twitch and in the spirit of Christmas, he is giving a gift to a content creator that many no longer have on their radar: First, he invites CommanderKrieger (44), who has struggled to remain relevant in recent years.
What kind of event is this?
Germany’s most well-known political commentator and Twitch streamer MontanaBlack is planning a Christmas event on December 17th, which he will broadcast on Twitch.
He wants to invite over 100 German content creators and spend time with them on a rented 300-meter-long ski slope.
The idea is that everyone can do whatever they want, can stream or produce content themselves. There will be sledding and skiing. Then they will come together and exchange gifts. It should last a few hours: An event to do something together. After all, they are one big, united family, sharing the same interests.
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MontanaBlack wants to give something back
That was the special invitation: MontanaBlack personally invited CommanderKrieger first. He is a ‘fucking OG legend.’
Because many may have forgotten you, but I haven’t forgotten you.
MontanaBlack explained that for some events, you can only invite big, relevant streamers because you have to justify the production effort to your team, but that doesn’t matter for the ski event. He wants to invite CommanderKrieger ‘to give something back.’ After all, CommanderKrieger invited him to visit his fan meeting in 2014. Now the circle would be complete.
If MontanaBlack has the opportunity to give something back, CommanderKrieger is the first he invites.
How did the invited person react? CommanderKrieger was brought to tears, had to keep touching his eyes and was visibly moved by the words.
Even under his YouTube video, which now has 114,000 views, many fans took the opportunity to tell CommanderKrieger how much they appreciate him and how nice it is that he is being honored here.
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The jokes and gags about CommanderKrieger run similarly to those about the Twitch streamer ChefStrobel. He serves as a permanent punchline of jokes that have somehow become self-sustaining to the point that it’s no longer about the person but has turned into a meme.
CommanderKrieger was – as MontanaBlack rightly states – already present in the early days of German YouTube, around 11 years ago, and had a lot of success.
Some of his videos from 2012 reached view counts of around 1 million.
Before 2017, at least the 100,000 mark was often reached.
However, the videos in the last weeks have only reached numbers in the range of 2,000 to 5,000 views.
The 110,000 views that CommanderKrieger now has after the invitation from MontanaBlack are his biggest success in about 2 years.
MontanaBlack seems to appreciate the streamers from the past; he likely finds it hard to connect with many of the current streamers on German Twitch:
Every day new games are released on Steam, but many of them go completely unnoticed, mostly for good reason. However, in this flood, a true gem can sometimes emerge. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has found such a gem – with the help of YouTuber HandOfBlood.
Actually, I’m currently sinking all my free time into the new patch of World of Warcraft and – unfortunately once again – League of Legends. At least, if there isn’t a Pen&Paper night scheduled.
On the evening of November 16, I just needed something new. A casual game that I can play and “stop at any time”. Even though I was already tired, I still wanted to play something.
Since November 2, the game has been in Early Access on Steam, available for just €4.99 and takes up a slim 275 MB. Bought, downloaded, lost 4 hours, almost missed work. And today after work, it will continue immediately.
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The trailer for Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
A bit like the Powerpuff Girl of indie games
HandOfBlood roughly describes Slime 3K as a mix of Vampire Survivors, Reverse Bullet Hell, and Deckbuilder. For me, the game resembles Enter the Gungeon more, just a lot more chaotic.
You play an experimentally created slime that stands against its creator, an evil AI that rules the world in the year 3000. The goal of the game is to create various levels and defeat bosses.
To do this, you hack your way through endless waves of enemies, level up in stages, buy new weapons, and upgrade your abilities – until either you or the boss that appears later finally dies.
Between the levels, there is a meta-progression that allows you to improve your slime and build decks. For example, it gains more life or acquires special properties that enhance certain builds.
You build decks from cards that you unlock over time. Only cards you have equipped appear in the shops in each level. Thus, you influence which abilities you can receive at all and plan builds even before a run.
You build decks yourself.With DNA, the slime gets better.Shops offer upgrades in the levels.It starts sluggishly.After a few minutes, hordes arrive.At the end, you can’t see anything anymore.Bosses are a tough nut.As a reward, there are… placeholders!
Haha, assault rifle goes Ratt-att-att-att
What made Slime 3K so exciting for me, even just to watch, were the crazy possibilities and the completely insane humor. The slime constantly smiles, even as it hacks its way through thousands of people – which, according to the description, it also enjoys.
The description of the assault rifle is simply “Ratt-att-att-att” and its usage frequency. Nothing else. The already somewhat questionable “eye-catcher” is even a starting ability.
Builds can quickly become absolutely crazy. In round 4, I already destroyed entire screens full of enemies with flames, gas cans, rockets, and burning tires. It just kept getting more.
I unlocked new abilities that … are related to food and finances. Yes, such builds exist too and I don’t know where this journey will go.
What sets Slime 3K apart from other games of its kind are cursor weapons. Depending on the build, you don’t shoot automatically, but have to aim actively – or simply have zombies and small bubbles that take care of the work for you in a summoner build.
The game also flirts with its insane humor by stating that it is not even finished. Slime 3K is in Early Access and whenever a level is completed, the game reminds you. Then it states something like: “This will be an amazing reward screen. With lights and stuff. Until then, you get this one.”
Even the tutorial says that you will only get a (very detailed) explanation until there’s “something better.” But honestly: as a casual gamer, I wouldn’t need much more. I’ve already had a lot of fun and want to keep playing.
Surprisingly, Slime 3K is “only” mostly positive with 79% on Steam, but also with just 327 votes. However, I can already see a rating somewhere between 80 and 90% on the horizon.
Certainly, Slime 3K will not be a game that I play every day for the next 2 years, but I’ll probably play it from time to time. It’s delightful to just slaughter – uh, relax – as a smiling slime.
If I’m ever looking for a new game again, I might return to Schuhmann’s tip:
The 17-year-old Twitch streamer Fibi recently shared in one of her streams that she is finally happy with a new outlook on life and many changes. She talks about the challenges and obstacles she had to face recently and what they have done to her.
Who is Fibi? Fibi, at the age of 17, also known as “xFibii,” has experienced a remarkable rise on the streaming platform Twitch in just three years.
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How has Fibi been doing lately? In a recent stream on November 15, 2023, Fibi gave her viewers a glimpse into her current situation. She read a tweet she had posted on the same day, emphasizing how happy she currently is.
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Fibi shared that she has reestablished contact with her closest friends and will now improve in the business area to relieve her mother and manager. She also became actively involved in household chores again and admitted she was dissatisfied with her previous move and unnecessary expenses, which led to a bad mood.
“Let the poor girl be, says streamer Reved”
What issues has she been struggling with for a while? Fibi revealed some time ago that she often suffered from the effects of hate comments. Criticism regarding her age, personality, and earnings often became a burden for her.
A seemingly harmless video in which Fibi talks about her mother triggered many negative comments. Streamer Reved also commented on the situation and appealed to the community to leave Fibi alone.
She also addressed this issue in her statement. Fibi herself realized that she had been too focused on negative comments until now. In her stream, she announced that she would concentrate more on the numerous positive comments and emphasize them more strongly.
What else has she changed? Fibi candidly admitted that she has made several changes since then. She is now adjusting her diet, has established a new daily routine, takes time for sports, and focuses more on the positive aspects of life.
These changes have not only led to more clarity and self-reflection but also to her recognizing her former bad mood. Fibi confessed that her moods often provoked her mother and manager, leading to a lack of cooperation and insufficient communication.
She recognized that this caused unnecessary stress and “talking to” from both of them, which she hadn’t understood before. With a new mental attitude towards many aspects of life, she is determined to handle her daily life and thoughts more consciously and positively now.
Outcast – A New Beginning continues the iconic action-adventure Outcast after over 20 years. A new trailer showcases some combat gameplay and the weapon customization menu.
What kind of game is this? Outcast – A New Beginning is an action-adventure game that will be released for PC, PS5, and Xbox. An exact release date is not yet known.
This sequel takes place twenty years after the events of the first part, where the planet Adelpha is being exploited by a robot army and its inhabitants enslaved.
On your journey, you will also join the resistance against the invaders and attempt to fight them in order to save the planet and its inhabitants from enslavement.
A new trailer now gives you more insight into the combat system that awaits you in Outcast 2:
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Outcast A new Beginning Combat Trailer
What does the trailer show? In this new trailer, Outcast 2 reveals some of its combat system. While we only learned in the first trailer that we would have to fight against the invaders in a shooter-like gameplay, we now receive more information.
In your fight, you will first use a firearm and your shield. The gameplay shows how you need to keep an eye on your enemies, as they can attack you from all sides. Using your jetpack to evade can sometimes prove advantageous.
The trailer also shows that your weapon is not helpful against all enemies and that you will need to customize it for some. You get a small insight into the customization menu, which offers you many different modules to combine in order to build the right weapon for each enemy.
Additionally, a few helpful gadgets are shown, which may allow for area attacks or put your enemies into stasis. You could use your jetpack for accelerated melee attacks or to reach enemies in the air.
What are the reactions? The reactions (via YouTube) to the latest trailer are mostly positive. Many players and long-time fans seem excited about the new game:
Elitekampfsocke writes: The combat system looks really good. I hope we will see a release date soon. Come on, I want to pre-order the game already.
ninjadodovideos writes: Looks good. Feels like it really captures the tone of the original. I hope the game lives up to its promises.
connorm.anderton363 writes: One of the few games set to be released in the next few years that I’m really looking forward to
Smoothi0815 writes: ‘Looks fun. However, I notice that the facial animations seem a bit wooden…. and the quips during the fights remind me a bit of Worms. Let’s see if Cutter also says ‘fatality’ or ‘stuuuupid’ when he misses. But I’m excited. I’m going to get a PS5 just for this.’
From official sources, it is said in some responses to the comments that they hope players will enjoy Outcast – A New Beginning, but that it will be difficult to meet all expectations. Because replicating the feeling of Outcast 1 is almost impossible.
What do you think of the gameplay that you have seen so far from the modern sequel? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments.
A Pokémon player has taken on the tricky Randomizer Challenge“Kaizo IronMon” live on Twitch and successfully completed it after 1,786 attempts.
The streamer SmallAnt continued his playthrough of Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen on Twitch on November 15, tying in at 1,701 previous attempts. In the seven hours he streamed, he needed an additional 85 attempts to finish the game under the special rules of the challenge.
After a total of 1,786 attempts, he finally crowned himself the new “League Champion”.
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Pokémon Concierge – Official Trailer by Netflix
Welcome to the “Hall of Fame”
Why did it take him so long? SmallAnt needed a total of 1,786 attempts to finish Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen as League Champion with the “Kaizo IronMon+” Challenge. He streamed this live on Twitch in several streams. According to the media library, he started the challenge on September 14.
At the beginning of the stream on November 15, he says he is excited. He explains to the viewers, who are not in the loop yet, that he is doing a challenge in which everything is “randomized.” If his Pokémon faints, he must also restart the game from the beginning.
During his 7-hour stream, he managed to finish the game with the Randomizer Challenge (via Twitch including Time-Stamp). Here you can see his contribution on X about it.
There he writes: “After 1786 attempts I finally completed the ‘hardest’ Pokémon challenge. Kaizo IronMon is done.”
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What kind of challenge is this? “Kaizo IronMon” is a Randomizer Challenge that aims to make playing with a Randomizer both entertaining and challenging (via GitHub). It eliminates the grinding of wild Pokémon, focusing solely on completing the game under special rules.
The challenge was originally created for Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen but can also be applied to other games. To use a Randomizer in the game, various programs are necessary (via wikihow.com).
These are the rules of the “Kaizo IronMon” Challenge:
A few rules of the challenge summarized:
All Pokémon, movesets, and items are selected randomly, the levels of Trainer Pokémon and wild Pokémon are raised by 50 %.
The starter Pokémon is chosen randomly without looking at the options.
As soon as a Pokémon faints, it is released/boxed without exception.
If all Pokémon in the party faint, the run is over, and the game must be restarted.
No resets are allowed before the first battle if you do not like the starter Pokémon. After that, it is fine.
At the beginning of the journey, you must talk to MOM; anything else would be rude.
The “Kaizo IronMon+” Challenge includes a few differences:
In the original challenge, held items are prohibited to make it more difficult. In KI+, players are allowed to have their Pokémon hold items, giving them bonuses or healing.
The original challenge only allows players to teach TMs (Technical Machines that teach moves) if earned from Gym Leaders. Here, TM compatibility is set to “full.”
In KI+, legendary Pokémon are permitted if their total stats do not exceed 600.
Any starter Pokémon may be chosen.
Perish Song is a move that initiates a countdown, causing the affected Pokémon to be knocked out in three turns. This can be avoided by switching out the Pokémon – which is generally not allowed in the context of the challenge. In KI+, switching is allowed if affected by the move.
Learn more about the rules of the challenge at github.com.
To speedrun Pokémon games, there are numerous types and challenges that players take on. For two years, an experimental concept has been run – by the number “Pi” on a Twitch channel:
From homework to home building – in life simulations, we control more or less normal life. For a long time, EA with its series “The Sims” was the absolute market leader in this area. But that is about to change. With its ultra-realistic graphics, competitor “InZOI” can already impress.
What is “InZOI”?
The life simulation from the Korean developer “Krafton” is set to be released in 2024.
“Krafton” has already made a name for itself with the battle royale game “PUBG“.
The platforms on which “InZOI” will be released are not yet known.
Here you can get an impression of the gameplay:
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A graphical blockbuster
The feature that stands out first in “InZOI” is the realistic graphics. While “The Sims” looks like a cheerful cartoon, the Korean competitor aims for realism. For this, developer “Krafton” is using the Unreal Engine 5.
This will especially please fans of character creation and passionate Sims architects and interior designers. Because never have their own creations looked as good as in “InZOI”.
InZOI – Character editor
New concepts and familiar mechanics
In an interview, game producer Hyung Jun Kim explains the concept of the game. The player takes management of an entire neighborhood and controls the “ZOIs” living there.
The game chose a new approach primarily with its job system. The work of the “ZOIs” features more gameplay mechanics and seems overall more important than in most Sims installments.
In a “Director Mode”, it is also possible to edit the neighborhood as such. Decorations at the roadside, billboards, and even the weather – all this can be customized as desired.
The customization options for clothing and furniture are also very diverse. Colors and patterns can be changed individually, and some furniture pieces are modifiable.
InZOI – Building menuInZOI – customizable colorsInZOI – Furniture
A difference from EA’s “The Sims” is the Korean setting. For example, in the gameplay trailer, we see Korean street food stands and traditional houses.
What similarities are there? Despite fresh approaches, Sims fans will likely find many things familiar. Above all, the basic concept of a life simulation remains the same. We control our characters, pursue hobbies, earn money, build relationships, and maybe even start a family.
Also, the character editor and building menu are similar in appearance to those of the Sims installments.
InZOI – Caution hot!
Many small details also evoke nostalgia: a cozy painting hour, a jam session with friends, and a burning stove. That makes one’s heart melt.
Whether the game has a chance against the possibly also upcoming release of “The Sims 5” in 2024 remains to be seen. However, for genre fans, “InZOI” is certainly worth a look.
Are you looking forward to some change in the life simulation market? Or do you prefer to stick with “The Sims”?
With numerous expansions, there is always something new to discover in the current installment “The Sims 4”. Are you tired of managing only 8 Sims by now? Then the expansion coming in December might be something for you. Here on MeinMMO, we reveal how much chaos you can expect:
