5 new MMORPGs that have already been released on Steam in 2023 – Check out the trailers here

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

The year 2023 is almost over and has already brought you some new MMORPGs. We at MeinMMO will briefly introduce five of them here. Check out the trailers to possibly find the next game on Steam for the last months of the year.

What kind of MMORPGs are these? The games you find on this list have already been released in 2023 and are playable on Steam. Titles that are in Alpha or Beta have not been included in this list.

Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore

Genre: Indie RPG | Developer: Gellyberry Studios | Platform: PC/Steam | Release Date: May 1, 2023 | Model: Free2Play

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Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore MMORPG Trailer

What to expect: Ethyrial is an RPG from an indie developer and lures you with a medieval setting, which you can now play for free. As seen in the trailer, you shouldn’t expect modern or realistic graphics, as everything is rather in a clunky style.

Otherwise, the trailer promises you everything one could wish for from an MMORPG. Battles, crafting, gathering materials, and exploring regions. Whether you can overlook the rather old-fashioned graphics and the mostly negative reactions is something you will have to decide for yourself.

Wayfinder

Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Airship Syndicate | Platform: PC/Steam | Release Date: August 17, 2023 | Model: Paid

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Wayfinder Launch Early Access Trailer

What to expect: Wayfinder is an action-adventure with RPG elements. As you can already see in the trailer, Wayfinder leads you into a colorful fantasy world full of magical and dark powers, fantastic creatures, and vibrant regions. This fantasy world mixes with more modern technology and weapons, with factories and bustling cities.

Wayfinder promises you an exciting online adventure with your friends and a vast world to explore.

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Bless Global

Genre: Fantasy RPG | Developer: Tigon Mobile | Platform: PC/Steam | Release Date: March 1, 2023 | Model: Free2Play

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Bless Global – The Start!

What to expect: Bless Global is an RPG that throws you into a fantasy world. The setting of the game not only resembles a western-style medieval period but also many different places from the real world – including Venice and various desert areas.

The game is a reboot of Bless Online and is also available on smartphones. So, if you want to dive into the world of Bless titles through your smartphone, Bless Global might be just right for you.

Sojo

Genre: Action RPG | Developer: bagoDev LLC | Platform: PC/Steam | Release Date: August 18, 2023 | Model: Paid

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Sojo Trailer

What to expect: Sojo is an adventure RPG in an open world that you can explore online with other players. As the trailer shows, you can expect turn-based battles in a medieval-style world.

You can also expect platformer and puzzle elements in the current early access. Realistic graphics should not be your main criterion for a good game if you want to try Sojo. However, the game promises you plenty of opportunities and features to explore.

Verdict: Descent

Genre: Pixel art RPG | Developer: Godscape | Platform: PC/Steam | Release Date: September 30, 2023 | Model: Free2Play

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Verdict: Descent Launch Trailer

What to expect: Verdict: Descent is an RPG in a pixel graphic style and takes you, as seen in the trailer, to many different areas – from deserts to large cities or through old ruins.

The game promises you many adventures with your own character and the opportunity to explore the created world. Meet various characters who can either become your friends or whom you must confront in battle.

For those who enjoy charming pixel graphics, Verdict: Descent could definitely be worth a look.

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The biggest YouTuber in the world continues to grow in 2023 with a brilliant idea: But it wasn’t even his idea

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The YouTuber James “MrBeast” Donaldson is the biggest YouTuber in the world, but the 25-year-old has found a way to grow even further in 2023: His channel has been on the rise since December 2022. He has even broken the barrier of 2 billion views per month. The crucial step was translating his videos into 12 languages.

What is the trick?

  • In July 2021, MrBeast started opening new YouTube channels where he translated the content of his English-speaking main channel into other languages. For this, he founded a company.
  • However, in December 2022 he stopped doing that and decided to offer multilingual tracks on his YouTube channel: The translations are now included in the original video.
  • The supported languages include: Arabic, Bengali, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese (via mrbeast.fandom).

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From 300 million views per month to 2 billion

What are the effects? With the old system, MrBeast was already huge: He consistently reached views in the range of 300 to 600 million per month. For any other YouTuber, that would already be gigantic.

Since switching to the new model, his channel has entered entirely new realms:

He now has at least 940 million viewers per month; in the peak month of September, there were even 2 billion views.

He has also grown significantly in subscriptions and now stands at 193 million.

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MrBeast has turned adversity into an opportunity

How is this being discussed? On reddit, there is discussion about the huge increase at MrBeast:

  • One person says he is amazed that the channel continues to grow. He thought the peak of the channel was reached in 2022 – after all, at the end of 2021, his Squid Game video was considered legendary.
  • A second user gushingly says: It was simply a brilliant decision by MrBeast to translate the channel into different languages.
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  • A third user says: MrBeast is forced to do so. If he doesn’t offer translations, people would simply steal his content and translate it themselves. That’s a huge audience that he would be missing out on.

YouTube has used MrBeast as a test subject

This is what YouTube itself says about it: In a blog post, YouTube even used MrBeast as an example of why this change was made. They had already asked him and a small number of creators in 2022 to test the new feature, and he translated his videos into 11 languages (via blog.youtube).

They found that creators could increase their reach by 15% with this. In February 2023, the feature was then opened up for more users.

However, MrBeast doesn’t seem to have increased his views by just 15%, but rather by around 300% – and this was apparently not even MrBeast’s brilliant idea, but YouTube’s.

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EA FC 24: 5 affordable strikers that are still really good

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 4 minutes

Are you just starting with Ultimate Team in EA FC 24, your budget is not that big and you still want strong strikers who can score a lot of goals for you? Then you are in the right place. We present to you 5 extremely cheap striker cards that are guaranteed to score many goals.

Strong striker cards in FC 24 don’t have to be super expensive to score goals. And this is especially true for the currently very early stage in Ultimate Team, where high-end strikers cost a fortune.

What kind of cards do you see here? We show you 5 striker cards that you can get for only a few coins for your team and that can help you get the ball into the net. We don’t set a maximum price for the selection, but all cards are affordable and won’t make you poor.

Furthermore, each of the displayed cards can be played in the ST position.

Beto

This is why Beto is so strong: With Beto, you get a strong striker who is excellently suited as the first striker for your team. He has great shot stats when you apply the Marksman chemistry style and has decent physicality.

The special thing, however, is the speed. Due to his size and speed, he receives the running style “Lengthy” in FC 24, which can make him quite dangerous. Especially in combination with the Rapid PlayStyle that he also possesses.

If you are just starting in FC 24 and looking for a striker, you can check him out for 700 coins and try him out.

Kundananji

This is why Kundananji is so strong: The card of Kundananji currently fits perfectly to the meta of EA FC 24 and has a lot to offer. It is lightning fast, has strong dribbling values, and can hardly be separated from the ball due to its impressive physicality.

Strong are also the shot stats, which become grandiose in combination with the 5 stars on the weak foot and a Finisher chemistry style. Additionally, it has 4 star skill moves, which also can’t hurt.

With Kundananji, you get a well-rounded package for currently only 7,500 coins.

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Jule Brand

This is why Brand is so strong: With Jule Brand, we present to you a striker who is especially good in the EVO variant. So, if you are still looking for a card for the Founders-Evolution, Jule Brand is perfectly suited.

Because once you are done with the evolution, you will receive a forward who thanks to 5-star weak foot can shoot with both feet, is incredibly fast and very dribble-strong. And don’t be misled by the shot values, which look somewhat weak at first glance with their 76.

When you look at these values in detail and apply the Finisher chemistry style, you will notice that especially the important shot values are really strong.

The price for a card from Jule Brand is currently at 700 coins.

Timo Werner

This is why Werner is so strong: We can highly recommend Timo Werner for the Founders-Evolution, if you haven’t already done so. But even his gold card has a lot to offer for starting in FC 24, which a good striker should have.

Werner offers incredible speed in his gold card and stable shot values, which can be further improved with the Finisher chemistry style. His dribbling is also strong, and especially his 4 stars on the weak foot promise great chances for goals.

Currently, you can get him for around 3,000 coins on the transfer market.

Ansu Fati

This is why Ansu Fati is so strong: To obtain the very strong Evo version of Fati, you must put down a proud 50,000 coins, which is quite expensive. However, Fati is worth it already in his normal gold version, which you can quickly and easily bring to a rating of 79 with the “Welcome to Evolutions” evolution.

But regardless of whether you do that or not: Even with the 78-rated Fati, you get a very fast, dribble-strong striker who can shine with the combination of 4-star skill moves and 4-star weak foot. If you then use the Finisher chemistry style, the shot values will be raised to a really strong level.

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However, acquiring Ansu Fati is not that easy. Because exactly because the Spaniard is so strong and becomes a real monster with the Evolutions, he has currently disappeared from the transfer market.

However, he shouldn’t be difficult to pull due to his rating. Maybe he’s floating around in your club and you haven’t discovered his potential yet?

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Wrestler Randy Orton is said to have paid $1,000 for someone to level him up to Max Level in Elden Ring

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The wrestler Randy Orton has been with WWE, the largest wrestling league, since 2001 and has made it to Superstar status over time: He has been a 14-time WWE Champion. In April 2022, he shared on Twitter how much he loves Elden Ring, probably the best and hardest game of the year. But it seems his love doesn’t go that far, as it has now been revealed.

Who is Randy Orton?

  • Orton is 1.96 m tall and weighs about 113 kilograms: He comes from a family of wrestlers; his father, grandfather, and uncle were professional wrestlers. His parents wanted to keep him away from life in the ring because there is never time for family, but that didn’t work.
  • In 2001, he made his debut in WWE, which was still called WWF at the time, and worked in so-called house shows that are not broadcast on television.
  • His career took off in 2004 when he defeated Chris Benoit and became the youngest WWE Champion at 24 years old. Nowadays, Orton is a veteran in the business: In 2021, he broke Kane’s record: He has fought the most prestigious “Pay-Per-View” matches in WWE history.

This game seems to have really captivated Randy Orton:

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Orton raved in 2022 about Elden Ring and how he kills demigods

What was known about his gaming passion: In April 2022, Orton posted on Twitter that he was currently playing Elden Ring and celebrating himself. He just took a quick bathroom break and checked Twitter during that time. Now he returns, kills demigods, and absorbs their runes.

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Orton faces gamer honor loss: He is said to have boosted

This has now come to light: In a podcast, two wrestlers, Mansoor Al-Shehail and Brennen Williams, told a story about Randy Orton: He came up to them during a TV recording and said that they must love video games so much.

He is really into Elden Ring, but he won’t deal with the “bullshit” of leveling up. He gave someone $1,000 to get him “Infinity Runes” and that way he just leveled up to max level.

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Orton is said to have said that he loves Elden Ring, but it is too hard for him. And instead of struggling through the “shit,” he just paid $1,000.

The two reenacted the conversation and uploaded it to TikTok. They find it quite amusing how indifferent Orton is about the $1,000.

Is it okay to do something like that? What Orton does is called “boosting” or “power leveling”: This is generally frowned upon among gamers because it involves “spending money to not play.”

It is something that occurs in MMORPGs, where raid guilds drag people through difficult content without such a guild and funnel items to them that they otherwise wouldn’t get. From the in-game currency that the raiders receive, they finance their raids – although there are also cases where real money changes hands.

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It resembles the practice of “buying” characters online. In most games such behavior is actually forbidden and is chuckled at by players. It is also a nuisance when the supposedly strong teammate turns out to be a beginner who has paid for his progress with money instead of time.

“Did you buy your character on eBay?” means so much as: “How could you have gotten so far in the game and achieved so much if you play so badly?”

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If you watch only one anime this season, it must be this one

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Of all anime this season, one stands out particularly. If you only have time for one single anime, it should be Frieren.

In recent years, anime fans have really had it good – or so one might think. More series are being released than ever before. No matter what genres you like, there is probably something for everyone. However, with so many productions, there is also a lot of “trash” that you can safely skip.

Anyone trying to keep up with all the series is simply overwhelmed. The selection is too vast, and the number of bad series is simply increasing. Therefore, we want to recommend a series to you that promises to be a true hit right after the first episodes:

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

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What is Frieren about? Frieren tells the story of a fantasy world that at first glance seems a bit clichéd. However, instead of witnessing the great journey of heroes, this adventure is already completed.

For 10 years, the group consisting of the elf mage Frieren, the human priest Heiter, the human hero Himmel, and the dwarf Eisen traveled together. The demon king was defeated, and the kingdom is now facing a time of peace.

After saving the land, Frieren sets out on a journey to pursue her hobby. She collects spells from all over the world.

After 50 years, Frieren returns and realizes that her human companions are already on the brink of death – age has simply caught up with them. Too late, she understands that she has not used the time to truly get to know her companions.

The priest Heiter is still alive and has taken in a small war orphan – but his time is also nearly up. Frieren decides to take the human girl as her student and to repeat the journey she once undertook with her companions in order to perhaps learn more.

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The original hero group of Frieren – in their younger years.

What makes Frieren so special? Already in the first episodes, it becomes clear that Frieren will be a sad and emotional story, where time and the mortality of humans are a constant theme.

This theme is also made clear because Frieren’s student grows ever more with the passage of time and has a completely different view of the flow of time as a human. While the nearly timeless Frieren might want to search for a special flower that may not even exist for a few years, for her student, these are important months that she will never get back.

By the way, the opening is again by YAOSOBI, who already impressed with “Oshi no Ko”:

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Those who are a little “close to the water” will have to shed some tears in almost every episode. Because as beautiful as a life lasting for millennia sounds – the pain of loss and the regret of not having engaged enough with those who do not have so much time, sit deep every time.

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Where can you watch Frieren? If you are interested in the series, you can watch it on the streaming provider Crunchyroll in Germany.

One of the advantages of Frieren is that the series started with a “2-hour special” in which the first four episodes were shown directly. So, you can directly indulge in a really large piece of the story and then stay on track each week to follow the plot further.

Have you already checked out Frieren? How do you like the story?

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Twitch streamer complains that the new monsters in Diablo 4 are not new at all

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On October 17, the “Season of Blood” starts in Diablo 4 and brings new monsters into the game. The developers presented them in their stream, and Twitch streamer Asmongold expresses his criticism of it.

Also, the streamer Asmongold, who was awarded as the best MMORPG streamer on Twitch in 2022, has dealt with the contents of the “Season of Blood.”

On his Twitch channel, he watched the developers’ stream of Diablo 4 together with his viewers on October 4 and said: The monster mobs are cool, but they are not new.

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The “new monsters” look quite familiar to Asmongold

This is what Asmongold says about the new monsters: The developers say in the livestream that they will “add a bunch of new monsters” in Season 2. Asmongold reacts visibly excited and says: “Let me see.”

He seems briefly confused, then laughs before covering his face with both hands as if he cannot believe it himself. In the livestream, monsters are shown that resemble the revenants, mages, skeleton warriors, and bats that already exist in Diablo 4.

Wait, but… guys, that’s a revenant.
Wait, aren’t those the mages?

The mobs are cool, but they are not new, they are just reskins.

Here you can see his reaction on the YouTube channel “Asmongold Clips,” which was uploaded on October 4:

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“They have all the mobs painted red”

As early as August, he expressed his criticism of the appearance of the “new monsters” when he saw an announcement. There he said: You can’t just repaint the same NPCs in the game.

This is what the community says: Currently, there are over 1,300 comments under the YouTube video. Here are a few voices on the monsters in the second season of Diablo 4:

  • The comment with the most likes comes from Eyestudio11: “Wow, they painted the skeletons red and painted blood over the revenants, that’s real dedication that we expect from Blizzard, right?”
  • carronline1 writes: “Damn, they learned how to use the paint bucket tool and painted all the mobs red.”
  • DaShikuXI thinks: “Reskinned mobs in connection with something like a vampire curse are fine, but that should of course be complemented with a good amount of new mobs.”
  • ManuelRiccobono writes: “The worst part is that they sell them as new while they could just say: ‘We decided to make all monsters look similar so that people immediately know what their attack pattern is’.”
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The MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV randomly transforms players into Super Saiyan now

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Players in Final Fantasy XIV randomly mutate into Super Saiyan and cause chaos. MeinMMO reveals what’s behind it.

Currently, it seems like everyone in Eorzea is becoming a Super Saiyan – or at least something similar. The latest patch 6.5 for FFXIV has not only brought new quests and dungeons, but also some bugs have crept in.

Players are receiving completely random and surprising buffs and abilities that put them in a true power rush. As if they suddenly became superheroes overnight.

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Uncontrollable buffs cause chaos in Eorzea

What kind of bugs are these? All these curious events began with the introduction of the latest patch Growing Light. This patch not only brought new story quests but also a fresh dungeon, a challenging raid, and the final alliance raid of the Endwalker expansion into the game.

Players were surprised to find that they suddenly received buffs and abilities that didn’t match their respective jobs at all. These buffs are so absurd that they completely turn the gameplay experience in Final Fantasy XIV upside down. A Ninja and a Dark Knight suddenly received the Dual-Cast from the Red Mage, which is only meant for the Red Mage.

But that’s not all. A White Mage, Warrior, and Dark Knight suddenly received the Formless-Fist-Buff from the Monk. Similarly unexpectedly, a Summoner, Sage, and Samurai received the Bard ability Blast Arrow, which is normally only available to the Bard. Mind you, there were neither a Red Mage nor a Monk or a Bard present in the group.

The list is even longer. Here you can see the screenshot that DeathofTheHeavens posted on Reddit:

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It seems as if the jobs in Eorzea have temporarily forgotten their identities and are wildly mixing abilities.

In another Reddit thread, players report many other bugs concerning buffs and abilities. Dancers or Black Mages are currently experiencing a real surprise. The abilities, which are normally only active for a short time and grant them power, suddenly last throughout the entire fight.

In one fight, a dancer even manages to perform Technical Step an incredible 248 times. The ability actually has a cooldown of two minutes. Apparently, these uncontrollable buffs and abilities have truly exceeded all limits.

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Overwatch 2 entices in Season 7 with new skins, one particularly excites fans – “Finally, after so many years”

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On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the seventh season of Overwatch 2 will launch. In a trailer, you can already get a taste of the crossover with Diablo IV, which seems to define this season. Find out here which skin fans are particularly excited about.

What to expect in Season 7? In the new season Rise of Darkness of Overwatch 2, you can look forward to 17 new Halloween skins, as seen in the trailer. In addition, you will get a new game mode, a new map, a brand new battle pass, spooky rewards, and much more.

You will also receive updated models of Sombra and Roadhog.

We have embedded the trailer for you here:

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Overwatch 2 Season 7 Trailer

The map that you can expect in Season 7 can be recognized in the trailer as a new, creepy version of the Blizzard World Map. Additionally, you will receive a changed version of the game mode from the Overwatch Halloween PvE Event – Junkenstein’s Revenge. This new game mode seems to take place in the Tristram Cathedral.

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Moira impresses with her new, nasty look

What excites? What stands out in the comments (via YouTube) under the trailer for fans is a very specific new skin. It doesn’t even refer to the mystical skin Onryō Hanzo, but rather a new look for the popular character Moira. Her new appearance strongly resembles Diablo IV antagonist Lilith.

Many fans especially celebrate this skin. Not only because they are excited about the merging of the two franchises. Above all, they are thrilled that Moira has finally received a really good skin:

  • TheLittle93 writes: Finally, after so many years. A really good Moira skin.
  • rcort9716 writes: Should Moira’s new skin look like Lilith? If so, that’s so crazy.
  • Revenge_Slayer writes: I love this idea and am surprised why they didn’t have a Diablo crossover sooner.

What do you think of the new skins and the crossover with Diablo? Are you excited for the Halloween event or could you rather do without it? Feel free to discuss.

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A strong but underrated shooter from 2022 is currently free for many on PC

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In Ghostwire Tokyo, you fight against vengeful spirits that threaten a dark version of Tokyo. Fitting for the Halloween month, you can currently get the action shooter for free on PC if you use Amazon Prime.

What kind of game is this? Ghostwire Tokyo is an action-adventure with shooter elements, published by Bethesda in March 2022. The single-player title was developed by Tango Studios, known for The Evil Within.

The setting of the game is a dark yet beautiful version of Tokyo. It includes not only modern urban landscapes but also a surreal underworld and traditional temples – all inviting exploration, if it weren’t for the mysterious fog.

User reviews for Ghostwire Tokyo are 82% “very positive” on Steam. The game also has a metascore of 75/100.

You can currently secure the shooter for free on Epic Games – provided you use Amazon Prime.

You can find a detailed review of Ghostwire Tokyo from our colleagues at GameStar.

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Action-Shooter Ghostwire Tokyo in the trailer

Free on Prime Gaming for Epic Games

Here’s how to get Ghostwire Tokyo for free: On Amazon Prime Gaming, you can currently get the full version of the action-packed shooter for free if you link your Epic Games account with your Prime account. So you will need a membership with Amazon Prime.

The offer is only available for PC via Epic Games and can be redeemed until November 2, 2023. After linking your accounts and picking up Ghostwire Tokyo on Amazon Prime Gaming, you will find it in your library in the Epic Games Launcher and can download it.

Each account can redeem the offer only once. According to Prime Gaming, the game will still remain in your library even if you cancel your membership.

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This is what Ghostwire Tokyo is about: Tokyo is haunted by supernatural forces after the inhabitants vanished due to the actions of a dangerous occultist. In this ominous environment, you won’t encounter any humans, just cats, dogs, a threatening fog, and various yokai – ghostly beings that want to get you.

In the fight against the spirits, your paranormal abilities help you, which you can develop in the game. Instead of using typical weapons, you shoot with your hands in this shooter and harness the three elements of water, wind, and fire.

If you’re in the mood for more dark games but tend to play multiplayer, we have here the 6 best horror games:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Player discovers how to recruit Minthara without mods and without giving up all the nice people

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 4 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3 a player has discovered how you can recruit the Drow Minthara the good way without mods. MeinMMO reveals how you can do it.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, the player community recently revealed a really quirky method to recruit Minthara the good way – and without relying on mods.

It is a discovery that shows how creative and experimental players can be when it comes to pushing the boundaries of an RPG.

Caution Spoiler: The article contains spoilers about the story up to Act 2 and about the companion Minthara.

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The Curious Path: Recruiting Minthara the Good Way

What kind of method is this? This method is not only fascinating but also quite quirky and comes with some bugs, as it is an exploit. The original post comes from a user named Pao (via forum.gamer). Normally you can only recruit Minthara in the good way with mods, without having to forego the tieflings.

But here are the steps to recruit Minthara the good way, shared by ZookeepergameDeep260 on Reddit:

Step 1: Take down Minthara in Act 1 with unarmed attacks

  • Start by directly attacking Minthara in Act 1 to temporarily turn her hostile.
  • After you have knocked Minthara unconscious with unarmed attacks, take care of the other two goblin leaders in Act 1. Always remember to save before continuing.
  • Then return to Halsin’s Mission 3 Kill Goblin Leaders before you take a long rest.
  • After the rest, Minthara will appear in her original spot in the goblin camp, but at this point, you won’t be able to interact with her – that will change later.

Step 2: Prepare for Act 2

  • Go to the Towers of Dawn in Act 2 and don’t forget to activate the way point there.
  • Reach level 7 and learn the spells Transformation and Animal Control. But make sure to distribute these two spells on two different characters, as they both require concentration. For example, Transformation with the mage and Animal Control on druid.
To recruit Minthara the good way, you need to turn her into a sheep.

Step 3: Transform Minthara into a sheep

  • Return to the goblin camp in Act 1 and switch to round-based mode to better control the situation.
  • Cast the spell Transformation on Minthara to turn her into a sheep. Yes, really, a sheep.
  • Then use the spell Animal Control to make Minthara-sheep a loyal companion. Saving and loading is your friend here.

Step 4: Transport Minthara-sheep to the Towers of Dawn

  • Click on the icon of Minthara-sheep and teleport to the Towers of Dawn.
  • Drink a Potion of Hill Giant Strength to increase your strength. Because who wouldn’t want to carry a sheep? Make sure to maintain the combination of Transformation and Animal Control.
  • Use the ability Improvised Melee Weapon to carefully bring Minthara as a sheep to Ketheric Thorm. Use right-click to gently set her down. Because if you throw her, she might get angry and attack you.
  • If Minthara-sheep breaks free and tries to flee, you have two options: Either reload the game or attack her and then retreat from the fight. Invisibility potions can help you retreat from the fight.
  • Important to note: Also remember that the guards in the Towers of Dawn will attack Minthara as soon as they see her as Drow. So keep your distance from the guards when she is no longer a sheep.

Step 5: The Trial

  • Once you have successfully brought Minthara as a sheep into Ketheric’s room, the so-called trial begins. She will be sentenced by Ketheric and receive the same death sentence as she would otherwise get if you attacked the druid grove with her.
  • The only difference is that she remains in her sheep form throughout the entire scene.

Step 6: Split your party

  • Split your party into two teams. One team should go into the underground prison and prepare to rescue Minthara.

Step 7: The rescue of Minthara-sheep

  • Once Minthara-sheep is incapacitated and the goblins are condemned, Minthara-sheep will be teleported into the prison room along with two gnomes.
  • Therefore, switch to the group that is ready underground and make sure you engage Minthara-sheep (or Minthara if the magical effect has worn off) in a fight to ensure she doesn’t flee.
  • Then you can withdraw again as before.
  • Make sure that Minthara is in this room to trigger the story scene.

Step 8: Free Minthara from her Curse

  • When Minthara is safe in the room and everything is prepared, talk to the gnomes to begin the mental therapy.
  • After that, you can warmly welcome Minthara-sheep into your party. She is now your ally.

In his Reddit post, he also mentioned a video guide on YouTube, which you can check out to better understand the steps mentioned.

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This method is an exploit. It is an elaborate method to recruit Minthara without having to forgo the tieflings. Of course, there are some bugs and strange moments. It is always astounding how players use their creativity to come up with such solutions in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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Valve bans account with the highest Steam level and 1.4 million € in Counter-Strike 2: Pardoned him after 17 hours

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A ban from Valve has sparked a discussion about the PC gaming platform Steam, as Valve has banned St4ck, the user with the highest Steam level in the world: 5001. This is a controversial person, suspected of having cheated other players. He acquired his high level in 2021 by spending huge amounts of money. Additionally, St4ck is a trader of skins in Counter-Strike 2, whose inventory is worth 1.4 million euros.

Which account is it about?

  • St4ck is an account with a Steam level of 5001 – he had long held 5000 until the German Twitch streamer OhnePixel made it a joke to ruin his “round number”.
  • St4ck made a name for himself in 2021 by spending $240,000 to buy level 5000 on Steam: this person is allegedly from Qatar and belongs to the royal family there (via win.gg). He increased his notoriety with giveaways.
  • Furthermore, St4ck is a well-known trader of skins in Counter-Strike 2, and his inventory was estimated to be worth around 1.38 million euros at the time of his ban.
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This was his ban: The player received a community ban at 12:20 AM on October 5. As a result, he could no longer trade items from his valuable inventory. We also reported on this ban on MeinMMO.

However, he was unbanned after just 17 hours on the same day.

Valve did not give a reason for the community ban.

Ban sparks Pay2Win discussion about Steam

What is the discussion? Some had assumed St4ck was banned due to accusations circulating against his account. It is said on YouTube that St4ck cheated other players while trading skins in CS:GO.

It is said that he did not pay for items received. The dispute amount is $30,000.

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Players who believe he was banned for cheating celebrated the ban. They now see the “unbanning” after just a few hours as evidence that Valve spares those players who bring them so much money.

The rapid unbanning would prove that Steam is “Pay2Win”.

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What do others say? On Reddit, however, many users contradict this thesis: the user was not banned for cheating but merely received a short suspension for comments on Steam.

It is quite normal for this ban to lapse after a few hours. There is no basis for Pay2Win allegations against Steam.

Furthermore, the scam allegations are not substantiated and are merely slander from people who are envious of the account and wealth of the trader.

We reported on St4ck on MeinMMO in 2019, at that time he had “only” a Steam level of 4,000.

Crazy player reaches Steam level 4,000, costing only about 220,000€

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Company builds you a 4.5 meter tall mech for only 2.8 million euros

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A start-up from Tokyo, Japan, has now revealed a massive mech controlled by a pilot. This allows the dreams of people to come true who have always wanted to be a pilot in MechWarrior or BattleTech, if they have the necessary funds. The CEO wants to illustrate what Japan stands for with the mech.

What kind of device is this?

  • The mech is called Archax: The device is about 4.5 meters tall and weighs 3.5 tons. The mech is named after the dinosaur Archaeopteryx.
  • The mech has a vehicle mode in which it rolls on 4 wheels and reaches about 9.6 km/h, and a robot mode in which it stands.
  • The mech is set to be presented at a Japanese mobility fair in October: Ryo Yoshida, the CEO of Tsubame Industries, plans to sell 5 of the mechs for about 2.8 million euros each.

In gaming, mechs are popular combat companions, in real life not:

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Mech to be used in disaster relief

What is such a mech good for? In sci-fi epics like BattleTech, mechs serve as huge combat robots that decide wars in a world where nuclear, biological and chemical weapons are frowned upon. In this world, mech pilots duel like knights of yore in battles on the battlefield while controlling the huge colossi.

Or they use mechs to stop huge Godzilla-like aliens, as in Pacific Rim.

In the real world, the CEO of the Japanese start-up Tsubame Industries dreams of his mechs being used for disaster relief – or maybe in the space industry.

The CEO Reo Yoshida says he wanted to combine elements of Japan’s strengths in animation, robotics, and automotive engineering in his merch Archax.

He wanted to create something that says ‘This is Japan.’

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His inspiration apparently came from the Japanese animation series ‘Gundam.’

He was fascinated by metalworking as a child and learned in his father’s business before founding a company that specializes in prosthetic hands.

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EA FC 24: An annoying feature is missing this year and players celebrate: “So much easier”

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In FIFA games, players had to rely on position cards in the Ultimate Team mode to restructure their team. However, this is no longer the case in EA FC 24 – and players are realizing how much better they find this.

What was this feature? In Ultimate Team, one tries to build a team with strong cards and as much chemistry as possible. To contribute to the chemistry and receive bonuses through good chemistry, players need to be in the right position.

In previous FIFA iterations, “position modifiers” were used for this purpose. For example, cards that would turn a striker (ST) into a center forward (CF), and then from a CF to a central attacking midfielder (CAM) if one wanted to move a forward into the midfield.

These cards cost coins and ultimately time if one had to search for them on the transfer market. And even in Squad Building Challenges, these cards annoyed many when they fiddled with the positions just to get some required chemistry points.

In EA FC 24, however, it is much simpler, as: The position cards simply no longer exist.

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Missing position modifiers are well received by players in EA FC 24

This is how the system works now: Instead of modifiers, one now has to check which alternative positions cards have by default. These are based on real life; a Messi, for example, can be placed as a striker (ST) or in the CAM position just as well as in his original CF position. No cards are needed for this.

This leads to some wild combinations where strikers also have a defender position, which would not have been possible before.

This simplified system is well received by players. A kind of innovation that was made possible by removing an old feature.

This is how the community reacts: In the subreddit for EA FC 24, players are praising the new variant. They find that team building and especially Squad Building Challenges are now easier and faster to complete.

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Now one can experiment with different formations so much easier or reposition players, says user HowardBoBoward (via reddit).

Others agree:

  • Yes, this is a great change. Not only for the formations, but also for the SBCs. Furthermore, the person who ensured that all players who can play this position are considered when searching for the position, and not just those who have it on the front of their card, did a great job (via reddit).
  • I initially hated the change, as I tend to reject changes that make the game “easier”, but I have saved tons of coins because of it. I am not complaining (via reddit).
  • I think this is one of the best changes they have ever made. That and the removal of fitness (via reddit).

On the other hand, with the position modifiers, a way to sell them for coins on the transfer market has also been removed, as one player notes (via reddit).

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Especially the comparison with fitness cards is striking, as these were removed a few years ago and thus also eliminated a hurdle in team building. That was also a change that initially seemed small but had a massive impact on the game. With the position modifiers, another one is now added.

What do you think about the change? Let us know in the comments!

Are you looking for tips on how to earn coins on the transfer market? Then check out the trading guide for EA FC 24.

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Starfield: Player finds surprisingly clever way to open safes without picking the lock

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A player has managed to open locked safes in Starfield without picking a lock – he made NPCs open them.

How do you normally open safes in Starfield?

  • In Starfield, you can find loot at every corner. However, opening locked doors, boxes, or safes requires the so-called “Security” skill. You can pick locks with a lockpick.
  • The Security skill allows you to pick locks with a certain mini-game. The higher the skill level, the more difficult locks you can pick.
  • If the Security skill is at the highest level, almost nothing stands in your way when picking locks and looting. Only special exceptions require a key that you must find beforehand.

Now, a player has discovered a way to open locked safes, boxes, and doors without picking the lock and completing the corresponding mini-game.

If you would rather not steal credits from safes but want to earn money legally, check out the video to see how it’s done quickly:

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Player has NPCs open safes

How does the player open safes without picking the lock? Instead of using the Security skill, the Reddit user employs the “Manipulation” skill from the “Social” skill tree.

The “Manipulation” skill allows you to temporarily give commands to NPCs and is available once you’ve spent at least 12 skill points on skills in the “Social” category.

As the player shows in a video he posted on Reddit, he commands an NPC to open the safe for him using the skill. The NPC then does so immediately, allowing the player to easily access the loot.

You can watch the video posted on Reddit here:

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Since the NPC belongs to the security of the building where the safe is located, he probably has the necessary access to open the safe without triggering an alarm.

Unfortunately, it’s not clear from the video whether every NPC can open a safe when commanded by the player.

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Players find more ways to creatively steal credits: In Starfield, loot is not only waiting in locked safes but also lies openly in the game world. However, since NPCs might call the lawmen and get quite upset if they catch you stealing, players have had to get creative.

They grabbed a bucket and used the physics of the game to remove their desired objects from the owners’ view without actually having to pocket them. If the NPC’s line of sight was then interrupted during the theft, the goods could be easily pocketed.

So it’s true: Buckets make you master thieves in Starfield – but a bit different than in Skyrim

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„Do you love me? That’s so sad for you“ – Players collect the nastiest quotes from Baldur’s Gate 3

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The interactions in Baldur’s Gate 3 are some of the best that the gaming scene has produced in recent years. However, the companions also have some really nasty remarks that players are now compiling on reddit.

What happened? On reddit, user why_not_zoidberg_82 asks which insults other players particularly liked – for whatever reason. As a trigger for the post, why_not_zoidberg_82 cites the encounter with a cat in Baldur’s Gate:

Mine is from a cat in Act 3, which mumbles that it is going on an adventure. And I happily went along and said: ‘Take me with you!’ And the cat just turned me down and said I was immature for trusting a stranger blindly. That’s even worse than being mocked by Lazarus about my love life.

why_not_zoidberg_82 via reddit, 10/05/2023

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The post quickly gathered over 900 replies, in which players shared the nastiest remarks from the game. However, most of them relate to the romance options with the companions.

Astarion, King of nasty heartbreakers

We’ve already reported that Astarion can be a really mean guy in Act 3 before. However, he can also treat you condescendingly much earlier. Two of his comments from the party at the end of Act 1 are among the most upvoted responses in the reddit post when he is not that into you:

It’s not you, it’s me… I have standards.

Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 1
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The second remark can come in the same conversation when you choose other dialogue options:

I’m talking about sex, darling. Not with you, of course! Can you imagine?

Astarion in Baldur’s Gate Act 1
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If your relationship is not the best and you want to take him to the love oracle in Act 3, he delivers this line:

Wait, I’m the one you love? Oh no – oh, that’s so sad. But no, that will not happen at all.

Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 3
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Astarion is an absolute fan favorite, making the open rejection hurt even more. According to Larian’s community update #23 from August 11, 2023, almost 100,000 players had been rejected by him by then. And this, despite the companions being particularly eager for player characters due to a bug.

Baldur's Gate 3 Community Update #23 excerpt about Astarion's romance.
In the community update, it was revealed that Astarion is not that easy to get.

… but all companions can be mean

Of course, Astarion is not the only NPC who can really hit the player character hard. You can ask any character to be the love oracle in Act 3. However, if they reject you, some really harsh remarks can also come here. Here are a few highlights:

  • Shadows Heart: ‘I say you should better hurry to find your true love. Because I am not it.’
  • Halsin: ‘Nature is my true love. I only tolerate you.’
  • Lae’zel: ‘I would rather chop off both hands and throw myself to a crazy wild boar as food.’
  • Gale: ‘Maybe you’re overestimating my affection for you a little? Better find another partner in embarrassment.’

Interesting is Gale’s choice of words, who threw himself at almost every player before the fix of the romance bug.

In the same circus in Act 3, where you can take the love test, you also find the djinn Akabi. His insults have also made it far up on reddit. But if you don’t let them get to you too much, you can visit a secret dinoland.

What were your personal ‘insult highlights’? Or are you yourself the bard king of evil mockery? Share your best bard remarks in the comments.

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„The game even runs on a microwave“ – gamer uses kitchen appliance as PC case

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 2 minutes

On Reddit, a user shares a picture of a microwave with the community. However, the special thing about it is the interior of the kitchen appliance. A gamer has installed his hardware components in it and uses it as a PC case.

In the past, PC cases were purely functional. Beige was the dominant, but also dull color of most towers under desks. The design usually played a secondary role. In the meantime, this has fundamentally changed. Gaming PCs look stylish nowadays. Often, glass side panels are installed to showcase the interior. However, one should pay attention to certain things when handling glass side panels.

PC builders go even further and repurpose ordinary household items for their creative PC constructions. What an old microwave has to do with a gaming PC, we will show you in this post.

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Why is the photo of the microwave so curious? A builder had the creative idea to convert the kitchen appliance into a PC case. In further pictures, you can clearly see the motherboard, the graphics card, and especially the brightly glowing RGB fans. Standing on a wall shelf, this brilliant construction draws all the attention. Another user prefers to hang old motherboards on the wall instead of a microwave.

Post creator “MeanCoach” named the assembly “GameWave” (microwave, English for microwave). Comments like “The game even runs on a microwave” weren’t long in coming.

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How was the issue of the connection cables resolved? Unfortunately, there are no pictures of the back or side panels to look at the solution in detail. However, upon closer inspection, you can see that the owner made an opening in the side panel in the area of the graphics card connections. At this point, all necessary cables are routed outside and then behind the microwave.

Can the system be used this way without concerns? “MeanCoach” did not provide any information about the hardware used in his post. The more powerful individual components are, the more heat they generate. In regular PC cases, fans are given fixed mounting points. Usually, you can easily vary the number and arrangement. But with correct installation, it’s always ensured that the resulting airflow cools the installed hardware.

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This case mod (in English: case and modification) has several fans according to the pictures. However, it cannot be concluded how well the airflow works within the construction. With too much heat development, individual components could become too hot. Due to excessively high temperatures, the system could become unstable and, in the worst case, even crash.

The microwave gaming PC should therefore be seen more as a funny idea. Anyone spending a lot of money on performance hardware is definitely better off with a proper case and adequate cooling.

Sometimes, the problem for system crashes is not due to insufficient cooling but rather a small, seemingly harmless component.

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New World brings a new expansion and Final Fantasy XIV can now be played completely alone

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

On October 3, the new expansion in New World and the new patch 6.5 in Final Fantasy XIV were released. Both have a significant impact on the gaming experience. Additionally, there were new updates for WoW, Lost Ark, and several indie MMORPGs.

The highlights of the week:

The story of the week: The Twitch streamer Darth Microtransaction is a passionate fan of Old School RuneScape. There he bought everything that was in the game. However, his account was stolen by a viewer. But there is a good ending: Twitch streamer loses huge fortune in MMORPG, is completely devastated – Then comes an email.

Motorcycles in WoW, an expansion for LOTRO, and a special raid boss kill

What happened with the major MMORPGs:

What happened with the minor MMORPGs:

  • In Broken Ranks, players took 5 months and nearly 900 attempts to defeat the newest raid boss.
  • The new MMORPG Mad World has released a difficult dungeon, new attributes, and a battle pass in a patch (via MadWorld).
  • In EverQuest, the 30th expansion has now been announced. Laurion’s Song brings a new level cap, new areas, quests, and raids, as well as a class swap feature. The release is planned for December (via EverQuest).
  • Aion Classic has announced the release for the upcoming patch 2.4, which brings new PvE and PvP instances (via Press Release).
  • Halloween events have started in several games, including Runes of Magic, Dungeons and Dragons Online, and Trove.
  • We have also summarized the development history of Shroud of the Avatar:
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What happened with the MMORPGs in development:

These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience anything interesting this week that you would like to share? Or did we perhaps forget something important? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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WoW: Patch 10.2 Guardians of the Dream – Everything about the new raid, legendary and release

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World of Warcraft has introduced the latest patch. We reveal what is included in the update for the Emerald Dream.

Although the Update 10.1.7 Incarnation of Wrath is just live in World of Warcraft, Blizzard has already revealed the next major patch 10.2. We have compiled all the information for the next major chapter of WoW: Dragonflight and provide you here with an overview of all the major and minor innovations coming in the next patch.

The most important points at a glance:

  • Patch 10.2 will be released on November 8, 2023
  • There is a new area, the Emerald Dream
  • The new 9-boss raid is named “Amirdrassil, Hope of the Dream”
  • The final boss of the raid is Fyrakk
  • There is a new Legendary, a two-handed axe
  • Season 3 for Mythic+ and PvP begins with Patch 10.2
  • There is a new ability for Dragonriding that instantly restores vigor

When will Patch 10.2 Guardian of the Dream be released? The release date for Patch 10.2 Guardian of the Dream is November 8, 2023. As usual, it will start a day earlier in America.

WoW Emerald Dream Dragon flying

New Area: Emerald Dream

With Patch 10.2, the portal to the Emerald Dream opens. Although we only experience a part of the dream, it is an important area, namely “Ysera’s Eye” – which is essentially the core of the dream, particularly protected by the green dragons. Here, the new World Tree is planted and is meant to grow until it is strong enough to ultimately be brought to Azeroth.

Here await not only new quests and events but also new creatures we have never seen before. Additionally, many important characters, particularly associated with the story of the Druids and Night Elves, can be found here – it seems we will also see Cenarius once again.

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New Raid: Amirdrassil, Hope of the Dream

The new raid in Patch 10.2 will be “Amirdrassil, Hope of the Dream”. This is the new World Tree that has been safely growing in the embrace of the Emerald Dream. Fyrakk’s forces have invaded the dream and are attempting to take control of the tree and its power. They are supported by the Druids of Flame and the Elementals of the Fire Lands.

A part of the raid is intact and inhabited by the Guardians of the Dream. These encounters will likely be “preparations” in terms of the story, requiring us to prove ourselves against significant characters of the dream.

WoW Emerald Dream Fire Around Elder

The second part of the raid is devastated by Fyrakk’s forces. Here, the Druids of Flame and even the new Fire Lord Glimmeron (Smolderon) await – who replaced Ragnaros after his fall in the Fire Lands.

A boss fight in the new raid features a section in which you must ride on your dragon.

The final boss is Fyrakk, the embodiment of fire. He is the 9th and thus last boss of Amirdrassil.

The Legendary Axe of Fyrakk: Fyr’alath

The patch brings a new legendary weapon into play: Fyr’alath the Dream Render.

This legendary weapon is a two-handed axe with strength. It will therefore be especially interesting for warriors, paladins, and death knights.

How exactly to acquire the weapon is still unclear. However, it seems that it will not be a drop, but a reward to work towards – at least that is how the developers have explained it.

Which additional bonuses Fyr’alath grants has not yet been revealed.

WoW Emerald Dream New Pets

Dragonflight Season 3 – All Dungeons

With Patch 10.2, Season 3 of Dragonflight also begins, which means a new dungeon pool. The 8 dungeons you can visit in Season 3 with the “Mythic+” keys are as follows:

  • Dusk of Eternity: Galakrond’s Fall
  • Dusk of Eternity: Murozond’s Rise
  • Kronsteiganwesen (Battle for Azeroth)
  • Atal’Dazar (Battle for Azeroth)
  • Darkheart Thicket (Legion)
  • The Ravencrest (Legion)
  • The Evergreen Flor (Warlords of Draenor)
  • Throne of the Tides (Cataclysm)

Final details on the affixes have not yet been released.

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More Tidbits from Patch 10.2

Apart from the major features, there are also a number of smaller innovations and changes:

  • Classic flying will be unlocked on the Dragon Isles
  • There is a new world boss in the Emerald Dream that you can defeat every week.
  • The Dreamwardens are a new fame faction with numerous cosmetic rewards.
  • There are new dragon glyphs and a new dragon riding ability that instantly restores vigor.
  • There are new tier sets for all classes.
  • There are 3 new public events in the Emerald Dream.
  • Blood Elves receive new customization options.
  • Rogues and Demon Hunters receive a revamp of their talents.

The PTR for Patch 10.2 will start soon. We will update this post with new information as soon as it becomes available.

Are you looking forward to Patch 10.2 and the Emerald Dream?

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5 Horror movies for ages 6 and up that you can watch with the whole family on Halloween

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Not only adults get into the spooky and Halloween mood in October. Children and young people also enjoy this time, as well as the movies and series around this season. We have summarized 5 movies rated for ages 6 and up that you can easily watch with the family for Halloween.

How was the list created?

  • All movies are rated for ages 6 and up by the FSK.
  • The list includes not only classic horror films but also movies that thematically fit Halloween.
  • Of course, each movie can have a different effect on children, so you need to assess with the family how suitable the movies on this list are.

Do you have any spooky tips that you watch with your family? Let us know in the comments.

The fantasy genre also offers a lot of spookiness and alienating moments:

These are the 7 best fantasy movies of all time via IMDb

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1. Monster House

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Monster House – Trailer for the animated film about an evil house in a suburb

12-year-old DJ lives in a typical suburb. The street is filled with front yards and families with children. But one house and front yard stand out: The property of Nebbercracker is dark and mysterious. Everything that lands in the front yard seems to disappear mysteriously.

One day, DJ and his friend Chowder are playing basketball, and through an incident, they find out that the house is a living monster that eats everything that lands on the property.

This movie is pretty close to horror, but it always presents it in a fun atmosphere and deals with core themes such as loss, grief, and letting go.

2. Hotel Transylvania

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Hotel Transylvania – Trailer for the Monster Animated Film

Hotel Transylvania is a hotel in the town of the same name, but instead of being inhabited by normal people, the place is a refuge for all kinds of monsters who want to vacation. The staff also consists of classic monsters like Frankenstein, the mummy, or Dracula, who built the place to protect his daughter.

But Dracula’s daughter now has a human boyfriend, and Dracula tries everything to get rid of him.

The film mainly relies on slapstick humor with the various monsters and tells a story about acceptance and family, and it should actually offer something for every age.

Meanwhile, there are 4 films and an animated series in the franchise.

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Cyberpunk 2077: powerful build with mantis blades – make yourselves unstoppable in melee combat

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

As Update 2.0 changed a lot in Cyberpunk 2077, players are once again looking for the best build options for their playstyle. A YouTuber has now ventured into a powerful mantis blades combo for strong and fast melee attacks. We present it to you.

Who is the build for? The new Cyberpunk 2077 build from YouTuber Corpheus allows you to execute strong melee attacks with high one-shot potential. The combo is primarily intended for players who want to get up close and personal with their opponents.

The build can also be used with a katana instead of mantis blades, but it is not yet optimized for that.

What are mantis blades? Mantis blades are a cyberware upgrade for your V in Cyberpunk 2077. They are inserted into the hand slot, where you can alternatively also insert the gorilla arms or monowire. They are two blades that extend from the forearms and function like the pincers of a praying mantis.

Mantis Blades Build for Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 – What’s Inside

Important: For this build, you need the base game and the expansion Phantom Liberty.

In the video, you can get an impression of the expansion:

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Cyberware

When it comes to cyberware, the YouTuber relies on high-end devices focused on increased armor, higher health, faster attack speed, and melee bonuses.

  • Operating System: Militech “Apogee” Sandevistan
  • Face: Kiroshi optics “Cockatrice” (iconic)
  • Hands: None
  • Circulatory System: Blood pump, adrenaline booster, heal-on-kill (for the highest difficulty level)
  • Legs: Reinforced ligaments
  • Integument System: Subdermal armor, chitin, armored shell
  • Nervous System: Revulsor, synapse accelerator, stabber
  • Skeleton: Bionic joints, compact bone marrow, Rava Avis
  • Arms: Mantis blades (specification irrelevant)
  • Frontal Cortex: Axolotl (iconic), personal ice, mechatronic core

Important: Have the cyberware installed by a ripperdoc in Dog Town to benefit from the new iconic items.

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Attributes

You should level the following attributes.

  • Constitution: 20 (15 is enough if you can’t allocate more points)
  • Reflexes: 20
  • Technical Ability: 20
  • Intelligence: 3
  • Coolness: 3

Editor’s tip: If you have two attribute points left, put them into intelligence and coolness. Starting from 4 points, you can unlock the basic benefits of each attribute.

The Skill System in 2.0
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Advantages

With these advantages, the build becomes effective. For your convenience, we have recreated the abilities to be used via the official Cyberpunk character planner from CD Projekt Red.

Technical Abilities

The technical abilities you need for the mantis blades build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0.

Reflexes

The reflexes you need for the mantis blades build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0.

Stamina

The stamina advantages you need for the mantis blades build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0.

Relic

The relic abilities you need for the mantis blades build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0.

We wish you much fun with the build. Feel free to write to us in the comments whether the combination works for you. Do you have any other recommendations for builds like this?

If you are looking for more builds for Cyberpunk 2077 after update 2.0, you will find them here:
The 3 best builds for Cyberpunk 2077 after update 2.0

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