The shooter Destiny 2 actually has good reviews on Steam: Looking at all 565,000 user reviews since the Steam release in October 2019, the online shooter stands at “very positive”. However, in the last 30 days, something went wrong: The reviews have gotten significantly worse. Even a player with 6,100 hours in the shooter expresses their frustration.
How is Destiny 2 currently performing on Steam?
Destiny 2 has been on a positive path again after a low point in July 2023. In the last 30 days, there have been peaks of 145,390 players online – the highest number since May 2023.
Compared to the previous month, Destiny 2 gained 25% in average player numbers.
However, the recent reviews over the last 30 days are now just balanced; they are usually “very positive”.
DDOS attacks ruin the fun for players and Destiny 2’s reviews on Steam
What is the reason for this? Especially from September 22 to 24, Destiny 2 received an excessive number of negative reviews on Steam.
A German user wrote on September 24: “I think after 2,698 hours in this game, I can express an opinion: The game is trash. It wasn’t always like this. But it gets worse with each expansion.”
A player with 1,600 hours wrote on September 25: “Ignore the game until Bungie has the DDOS problems under control.”
A player with 6,100 hours cursed (via steam): “I had 6 wins and 0 losses. Was DDOS’d. Had then 5-0, again DDOS. Then again 5-0 and DDOS, meanwhile I was solo the whole time. Thank you, hacker group. Bungie’s servers are terrible. I won’t spend another $100 on the Destiny 2 expansion. It’s not worth it. I’m uninstalling. The game is full of trash.”
This is behind the negative reviews: There are some disappointed players who criticize Destiny in general for the development and the “addictive gameplay”.
Many seem to have written out their frustration. Those who disconnect from a well-running PvP match probably forget that they have already spent 254 days with the game, and that’s only with the relatively new PC version.
In Diablo 4, there is a clear point of criticism that many can agree on: Blizzard has simply overdone it with the rarest items. They are so rare that searching for them does not provide motivation. Players are considering how to improve the situation.
What decision is being made:
In Diablo 4, there are so-called “Uber Uniques“: These are 7 unique items. These items drop from monsters higher than level 85, starting from World Tier 4.
The drop rate of the items is described as “virtually impossible.” There are rumors of chances around 1:800,000. Most players will definitely never see them.
The items also have no fixed values, meaning they can turn out weaker or stronger, and they are not tradable.
Diablo 4: Merchants are more useful than you think
What is the point of loot that no one can obtain?
What is the problem with the items? Players are discussing these Uber Uniques on reddit. It is understood what function the items are supposed to fulfill in Diablo 4: They serve as a mythical “end goal” in Diablo 4, as a carrot for players to chase to keep them engaged.
Just as one holds a carrot in front of a donkey to keep it moving forward, even though it cannot reach it, Blizzard dangles these items in front of players to motivate them to slay the next thousand demons.
However, it is believed that this carrot is indeed unreachable. Loot that no one can ever obtain is ridiculous in a loot game, complains one user. Another player says he would pay a lot of money to know what happened in the Blizzard meeting when discussing the drop rates of the items in Diablo 4.
There is speculation about how the meeting on the drop rates at Blizzard might have gone. One person speculates that there was a discussion: “We don’t have an endgame in Diablo 4, so make the chances for the items four times worse. That is our endgame!”
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Another player explains: In earlier Diablo games, the rarest items were too easy to obtain, and everyone ran around with a “best-in-slot” item; however, in Diablo 4, Blizzard has gone totally overboard. He has never met anyone who says they would farm for a Shako, as the probability is simply too low and random to set it as a goal.
Additionally: It is also criticized that even if one is lucky enough to find an Uber Unique, they could still be unfortunate enough to find one with poorly rolled stats.
On the other hand, such a unique item is only active for this season, so one only has a short pleasure from it. After all, no one plays in Eternal Mode.
What might be a way to solve the problem? One player suggests making the items at least tradable. Then one would have an achievable goal: One could collect and trade strong items until they could earn enough gold to buy an Uber Unique. That would provide a clear goal, an attainable carrot.
Others consider: Such an item would be so valuable that it would probably only be sold for many US dollars in real money.
The best option would probably be to increase the drop probability to a level where the carrot seems far away but at least somewhat reachable.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone are launching with its upcoming update in Season 6. Here you will get all the info on the update and the content in a quick overview.
Season 6 has started and with it, there are new skins, weapons, and modes as well as maps that you can test thoroughly. Therefore, we show you in our overview what you can expect from Season 6 and we will update this post as soon as new information becomes available.
You can find a short trailer of the upcoming maps in Season 6 for Modern Warfare 2 here:
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare II – Season 6 Multiplayer Maps
CoD MW2 & Warzone: Season 6 – Release, Update, Content
When did Season 6 start? On September 27, 2023.
How big will the update be? The update for MW2 amounts to 29 GB. The update for Warzone 2 is 3 GB. You need 5.8 GB for the multiplayer pack. Additionally, there are some co-op and campaign updates that require some MB. All values come from the PS5.
What’s included in the update? Activision has planned a lot of content and items that you can expect with Season 6. The following is known:
In Season 6, everything revolves around spooky figures that you might still remember from your childhood. Skeletor or Ash Williams are immortalized as skins and even Lilith and Inarius from Diablo 4 manage to fight with guns against musicians like Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj.
In Baldur’s Gate 3 there is a strong robe in Act 1, for which you usually have to permanently sacrifice a companion. However, a player has shown that there is another way to do it without losing the companion. MeinMMO tells you how to go about it.
Spoiler Warning: The text contains spoilers for a companion quest in Act 1.
In Faerûn, there are many powerful items, from legendary weapons and armor to strong permanent advantages that can make a decisive difference in combat. One of these coveted armors is the Hell robe from Mizora, which you can grab in Act 1.
To obtain this robe, players have so far had to kill the tiefling lady Karlach, one of the companions in the game. However, a player has discovered a way to get the Hell robe without permanently eliminating Karlach. You can even recruit her afterwards.
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Normally, you have to permanently sacrifice Karlach for the robe, but there is another way
What kind of robe is this? You can obtain the Hell robe from Mizora. It grants you fire resistance, +1 to your armor class, and a level 4 spell called Fire Shield: Warm. The spell deals 2d8 fire damage when the opponent hits you with a melee attack – it can last for 10 turns as long as you don’t lose your concentration. Additionally, you take only half the damage if it’s cold damage. On top of that, the robe looks pretty good.
How do I obtain the robe? Normally, you have to permanently sacrifice your beloved tiefling lady Karlach for the robe. However, the player acedamegames shows you on Instagram how to obtain the robe without losing Karlach.
This is how you can do it according to acedamegames:
First, go to the Druid Grove and talk to Wyll. He will ask you if you can defeat the devil for him. Accept the quest, recruit Wyll, and release all your other companions except for him.
Next, go to Karlach, but press G once so that Wyll does not follow you to her. Otherwise, a sequence with him will start. Now you kill Karlach first without talking to her beforehand. It’s best to use a ranged weapon, spell, or cantrip for this. But don’t worry, she won’t be permanently dead.
Now return to Wyll and talk to him to continue his story quest.
Now you can bring Karlach back to life with a resurrection scroll. But be careful not to get too close to her so you don’t trigger a cutscene.
Teleport to camp and take a long rest.
Mizora will now come to you. After the dialogue, you will receive the powerful Hell robe.
After that, you can return to Karlach and even recruit her as if nothing ever happened.
Currently, the Asia Games 2022 are taking place in Hangzhou, and for the first time, gaming is also on the agenda: The first competition in E-sports has taken place, and China won the tournament in ‘Honor of Kings’ (Mobile) . The game, a sort of Mobile League of Legends with superheroes, is huge in Asia but has not been able to establish itself in the West as ‘Arena of Valor’.
What kind of tournament is this?
The ‘Asia Games’ take place every 4 years. The Asia Games 2022 were postponed to 2023 due to Covid and are currently running in Hangzhou, China.
In addition to traditional sports, Asian competitors also hold competitions in mind sports like chess or Go. E-sports are participating for the first time in 2023.
The Chinese have now won the first E-sport gold in the history of the Asia Games in the game ‘Honor of Kings’.
Honor of Kings was released in Europe in August 2017 under the name Arena of Valor:
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Arena of Valor shows its gameplay in the trailer
Honor of Kings is a LoL clone that is huge in China
However, Riot Games refused, stating that LoL would not work on mobile devices. The Chinese then built a pretty audacious LoL clone for mobile devices, called ‘Heroes of Kings’, and distributed it through their super app WeChat.
In the years that followed, ‘Honor of Kings’ became a massive game in China, played by millions of people, including 163 million women.
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So, the grandson faces off against the grandfather
Thus, China won: China, as the home country of ‘Honor of Kings’, clearly defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the tournament. Thailand came in third.
The final was played in an E-sport center for 4,500 spectators in Hangzhou.
The coach of Malaysia said after the defeat that China is a giant in this game. Competing against them feels like the grandson challenging his grandfather. They are disappointed that they couldn’t give Malaysia its first gold but gave their best.
League of Legends is also played at the Asia Games. For South Korean professionals like Faker, it’s not just about gold and glory, but also about dodging military service:
There are again 3 free games for PS Plus Essential subscribers in October. Leaks have already revealed two, and now the third game is finally known. Included is a horror game, farming, and the Wild West.
What games are coming to PS Plus in October? These 3 games you will receive in October:
The Callisto Protocol
Farming Simulator 22
Weird West
When can I get the games? If you have an Essential subscription with PS Plus, you can secure the games for your library starting from 03.10.2023.
The Callisto Protocol
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New horror game comes from a developer of Dead Space and looks exactly like that
Glen Schofield is an expert in modern survival horror and played a major role in the first Dead Space. For The Callisto Protocol, he wanted to return to horror with his own studio. This game has also become a sci-fi survival horror.
As an inmate of a space prison, you must survive in an environment full of creatures. Just like in Dead Space, the different body parts of the monsters are important in combat. In addition to ranged weapons, melee combat is also a major focus of the game.
Soon you will also be able to scare yourselves in cinemas with a new video game adaptation:
Farming Simulator 22 – Cinematic Trailer for Relaxed Job Simulation
If you feel like relaxed farming, you could find what you’re looking for in Farming Simulator 22. Typical for the genre, you have a field and do everything that a farmer does in his profession. Crop production, animal husbandry, and other known activities are covered here.
For fans of tractors and agricultural equipment, there are numerous real brands and machines. Especially the mod support full of community mods on the console offers fans of such games countless things to try and play.
Weird West – Trailer for the crazy adventure in the Wild West
Weird West comes from the people who also brought you Prey and Dishonored, and is an immersive sim. Instead of a first-person perspective, you are in a bird’s-eye view, playing different characters with their own stories in a fantasy version of the Wild West.
The decision-making options and the many approaches to combat and missions are the highlight in Weird West. You have a large arsenal of weapons and abilities, making it worthwhile to replay the game multiple times. If you also enjoy quirky characters and stories, you will find a hidden gem here.
Until when can you secure the games? You can secure the 3 games until July 7th, and as long as you have the PS Plus Essential subscription, you can keep them and play during that time.
In the Essential subscription, you also receive additional goodies in the form of skins or currencies for various games.
For Sony fans, the successor to Marvel’s Spiderman will also finally be released soon:
Throne and Liberty showcased a lot of its PvP at the beginning of 2023, but PvE fans were uncertain about what to expect in the game. In a new Producer Letter, general mid and endgame content has now been presented. The bosses make a good impression visually.
What was shown exactly? The blog post was about the mid and endgame of Throne and Liberty, which is set to begin at level 30. It showcased:
The two world bosses Malakka, the Eye of Death, and Archboss Tevent.
Artworks for three different zones were displayed, each accompanied by a small description.
The first instanced dungeon “The Breach.” It is aimed at a group of 6 players and is said to require typical MMO elements like tanking and support. At the end, a challenging boss and useful loot await you.
All the images immediately make you want more, especially the fight against Archboss Tevent looks exciting. It is a huge skeleton monster with purple abilities. The screenshot shows around two dozen players fighting it.
We have included images of the two bosses and the final boss in the dungeon here:
A lot of PvE in the open world, but conflicts are constantly occurring
How exactly is the midgame structured? From the available information, we know that Throne and Liberty revolves a lot around leveling up and improving your equipment. For this, you can quest in the open game world and participate in dynamic events.
Some of these events are aimed only at PvE players, while others are active with PvP. You can tell by a circular marking around the event. If you enter this, you will automatically be drawn into combat with other players. However, you cannot lose much since there is no full loot and no other consequences from dying, apart from the loss of time.
New is the group dungeon, which will be unlocked at level 30. It is supposed to be challenging, while also providing a good alternative to continue collecting XP and crafting materials.
If you do not want to enter the instanced dungeon, you can visit one of the dungeons in the open world. However, PvP usually prevails there, so you have to fight other players for grind spots and rewards.
Here you can get a first glimpse of the new combat system:
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Throne and Liberty – Preview of the new combat system
Which areas await in the midgame? One area is named Orcs’ Gorge. These orcs are considered the strongest fighters in the history of the continent Solysium. There are said to be constant battles with the green-skinned beasts. Just the concept art shows the typical wooden palisades, tent buildings, and towers that one expects from these creatures.
In the second area, the Grayclaw Forest, werewolves are waiting to take you out. In the Korean presentation, there is mention of a large bridge that has been destroyed, forcing you to run through the werewolf domain.
Zone three is called Lizard Island and is a volcanic island and home to a lizard tribe.
What happens in the endgame? While midgame begins at level 30, you can continue playing until level 50. Only then will you have reached max level. Generally, you can continue to explore the existing content – like the dungeon or quests – or you can focus more on PvP. Because that plays an important role in the endgame.
On the one hand, there are the conflict zones. Every 2-3 days, each area becomes a conflict zone, where guilds fight for territorial control. However, this only happens one zone at a time, allowing you to avoid them well.
A outpost, for example, collects taxes, which, however, must be transported to the castle. Other guilds can attack this caravan and thereby seize part or even all of the taxes.
Release still in 2023 in Korea and next year for us
When will TL finally be released? The release of Throne and Liberty has been postponed from 2021 to 2022 and then to 2023. We now know, however, that the MMORPG will not be released in our region until 2024.
In Korea, it is supposed to start in December, along with all changes like the removal of autoplay and adjustments to the leveling process.
Currently, there is a beta running in North America, which, however, is under NDA.
What do you think of the latest information about Throne and Liberty? Are you interested in the MMORPG, or are you more skeptical?
Attention Spoiler: Anyone reading here will encounter information about the fourth main quest of the “Phantom Liberty” story. You have been warned.
Cyberpunk 2077 received a new story with Phantom Liberty featuring new characters, dialogues, and decisions. One of these decisions you encounter when playing the mission “Lucretia My Reflection,” where you meet Rosalind Myers, the president of the NUSA, in an apartment.
During a dialogue, you will have to decide whether you want to pledge an oath to the country. What consequences your decision has and whether you should take the oath will be explained here.
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Phantom Liberty: Take the oath, yes or no?
What impact does the decision have? For the course of the “Phantom Liberty” story as well as the different endings, your decision whether you want to take the oath or not has no impact.
Even if you choose not to take the oath, you will still be a member of the Federal Intelligence Agency (FIA).
It primarily concerns a decision meant for playing your role and you can choose the option that you like best.
How do the characters react if I take the oath? If you decide to take the oath, you will receive certain reactions from President Myers and Johnny Silverhand.
Johnny will be unhappy with your decision and will criticize you with the words “fucking pathetic.” In contrast, President Myers will show delight. On the other hand, the president of the NUSA will be disappointed if you do not take the oath.
If you refuse the oath, Johnny is happy. This can increase the connection you have with the eccentric rocker. How well the relationship between V and Johnny is will then influence the ending of Cyberpunk 2077.
Not all decisions in Cyberpunk 2077 have such little impact on the game flow as the question of whether or not you want to take an oath. A wrong answer can even completely exclude you from the Phantom Liberty story:
The Twitch streamers Carsten aka ELoTRiX (31) and Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35) are good friends. After a longer streaming break, ELoTRiX recently returned and reported how his buddy supported him.
Which streamer is it about? ELoTRiX became known in 2011 with gameplay videos of shooters on YouTube. Today he is considered the first major shooter YouTuber in Germany. Meanwhile, he is primarily active on Twitch and also one of the most-watched German content creators there.
From the end of July to mid-September 2023, ELoTRiX was not on air and withdrew from the public eye as well. In a post on X.com, formerly Twitter, he announced that personal circumstances were the reason for the prolonged break.
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What was such a difficult phase? When ELoTRiX spontaneously returned on September 12, 2023, he did not want to name the exact reasons for his break. However, it seems that the streamer had gone through a difficult phase and had been struggling with his mental health.
During this time, he received many messages from people in his surroundings, including numerous friendly content creators. One, however, stood out particularly: MontanaBlack is said to have called ELoTRiX several times daily until he finally answered the phone after 50 attempts.
How did MontanaBlack help? The Twitch streamer explains that “in such a phase” every call and every message would mean stress for him. Therefore, he did not respond to the well-meaning attempts to reach him. However, MontanaBlack simply kept trying.
This persistence apparently meant a lot to ELoTRiX: “I almost have to cry now. Monte is a friend for life and death to me.” Regardless of the fame, MontanaBlack is simply “a true brother,” the Twitch streamer says.
We have included a highlight reel for you at this point:
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In his own stream, MontanaBlack also talked about the situation. He clarifies that he was not calling persistently to annoy his buddy. He was aware that ELoTRiX simply did not have the strength to answer the phone.
ELoTRiX wanted to talk to no one and just wanted to be in his own world, says the 35-year-old. MontanaBlack explains that he knows such phases himself and understands how much it can mean to see such calls and know that someone is thinking of you and is there if you want to talk.
Since his return, ELoTRiX has mainly showcased the new soulslike Lies of P or chats with his viewers in Just Chatting. He ended his break just in time for some major releases. However, one of them will not flicker across his screens:
Cyberpunk 2077 is the first new game from CD Projekt Red after their AAA hit Witcher 3 Wild Hunt. Even in the base game Cyberpunk 2077, there are a few Easter eggs related to Geralt to discover. In Phantom Liberty, the developers also hid one – have you already found it? If not, here’s how to find it.
Attention Spoiler: The following may contain spoilers about the first four quests of the Phantom Liberty expansion. You have been warned.
What Easter egg is it about? If you visit the restaurant “Captain Calliente” during the fourth main quest of Phantom Liberty, you will find an archaic coin phone from times long before digitization. For the story, you must call the number mentioned by President Myers and meet with a sleeper.
After your successful call, the phone continues to work and you can enter codes at will. If you call one of the numbers on the wall around the phone, the receiver plays a song from the soundtrack of “Witcher 3 Wild Hunt”.
You can find Calliente where the green arrow is marked. The fast travel point to Luxor High Wellness Spa is the closest.
How do you find the Easter egg? First, you must get to Captain Calliente. You will find it in Dog Town, the new DLC area. During the quest line “Lucretia my Reflection”, the main mission will send you past here.
Before you can start calling, you first need to restore power and open the door.
Once you’re inside, move the cabinet next to the kitchen door.
The phone will then be revealed.
Around the device, several Post-it notes with numbers are hanging. The ones for the Witcher Easter egg are on the right between the phone and the door frame.
Unlocking the new Easter egg for the Witcher – here’s how
In the video, we show you how to unlock the Easter egg:
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Cyberpunk 2077: How to find the Witcher Easter Egg
Here’s the written walkthrough as soon as you’re standing in front of the phone:
remember one of the two numbers between the device and the door: 5745552377 or 9077555282
open the phone’s functions by aiming at the phone and holding down “F”
enter one of the two numbers
V will now pick up the receiver
after a moment, the Witcher soundtrack will play
With these two numbers, you can reach Geralt.
Have you already found the Easter egg? Have you already beaten the high score in “Plötzerennen”, a minigame about Geralt of Rivia’s horse, in the base game? We look forward to your comments!
At the end of the quest in which you unlock the coin phone, you can actually exclude yourself from the remaining main quests with just one wrong answer:
In EA Sports FC 24 the first Weekend League is postponed. When the Champions Finals in Ultimate Team will start now, you can find out here.
When does the first Weekend League start now? As EA Sports announced on Wednesday, September 27, the date of the first Weekend League in Ultimate Team has been postponed by one week.
Thus, the Weekend League, also known as UT Champions Finals, will now start on October 6, 2023.
We embed the corresponding tweet from EA here for you:
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Originally, the Weekend League was supposed to start according to the menu in EA FC on release day
When was UT Champions supposed to start? Originally, the first UT Champions Finals were meant to start on Friday, September 29, 2023. However, that would also be the same day that the release of the standard edition of EA FC 24 is scheduled – and thus the actual official start date of the game.
This would, however, mean a significant advantage for players who could already utilize the Early Access to qualify for the Weekend League. At the same time, this would also mean an extremely competitive first Weekend League weekend, as probably only the best players would qualify for such early finals in such a short time.
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How do players react? The reactions to the tweet, so far, are mixed. Some users emphasize that this is a good decision, but it would have been better to know the correct date from the start. Others, however, complain and are upset because they had invested extra time to qualify for the Weekend League.
What is the Weekend League? Players refer to the Champions Finals as the Weekend League, which takes place only on weekends. To reach these, one must first earn UT Champions points in the Division Rivals mode to then redeem them for qualification. There, one must win a specific number of matches to participate in the finals.
In the finals, however, there are the best rewards compared to the other modes, but the competition against the other players is also very tough.
Now that Palia has been in beta for some time and has already received new content, we are left wondering what we can look forward to in the future. Even though we do not have an official roadmap from Singularity 6 yet, there are a few things we can (probably) expect.
What has already been officially confirmed? Through the patch notes, the Discord, or dev updates, some things have been directly confirmed by the developers that we certainly don’t want to keep from you:
More options for character creation: beards, different skin colors, new hairstyles, and similar things.
Options to interact with decorations: turning water on/off, sitting on benches and chairs. These are major wishes from the players.
An obstacle course: for those who can’t get enough of climbing!
New areas where players can let loose. Some have even been mentioned in dialogues with NPCs.
Magical groves: So far, the purple trees have been a bit too rare, but that should change soon.
Signal arrows: Anyone who has had difficulty finding group members may enjoy the signal arrows. Just shoot them into the air, and others will see your position!
Controller support: Currently, controllers are only unofficially supported, but in the future, playing with a controller will be very comfortable.
Switch version: It is planned that Palia will come to the Nintendo Switch later this year, which fits perfectly for a cozy MMO.
However, there are also a few things that have not been officially announced but are speculated by the players. We have also summarized these for you.
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Cozy-MMORPG Palia starts in open beta and has plenty of addictive potential
New story, new plants, and mystical creatures
What speculations are there? The contents mentioned here are not officially confirmed but are very likely. Either based on previous patches or the frequency with which characters mention certain themes.
Less of a speculation, because it will inevitably happen, but more story. With the already introduced fire temple and the associated quests, the story has progressed a bit. However, we can already say that definitely more is coming, as we can see in the temple that at least two more seals exist.
Some new recipes and plants have already been introduced into the game, but we can certainly look forward to content in these areas in the future. Especially when we are taken to new places that have their regional specialties. For example, Umbraa is said to be known for its crystals, and the bees that can currently be collected come from Akwinduu. Perhaps in the future, there will be a possibility to keep bees and produce honey?
The Maji market will probably not be the only market or festival. Delailah has mentioned a harvest festival, and the Maji market in Bahari City is said to be much bigger. It’s also conceivable that there will be festivals or markets during different seasons, such as a Christmas market.
So far, eggs, milk, and butter can only be bought from Zeki, but based on the fact that there are Ormuus (cows) on the Daiya farm and Peklis (chickens) are mentioned repeatedly, there may be a possibility to keep our own animals in the future. Furthermore, at least one character (Nai’o) has mentioned mounts. Given that it is already time-consuming to get from our house to Bahari Bay without fast travel, mounts would indeed be conceivable, especially if the map gets even larger in the future.
Magical/mythical creatures. Many characters, especially Elouise, repeatedly mention a beast from the Ancestor Forest. Furthermore, throughout the story, we learn that when humans disappeared, strange beings haunted the world. We probably won’t be able to fight them (because Palia is intended to be without a combat system), but it is certainly conceivable that there could be quests surrounding special creatures.
As you can see, it is definitely exciting in the world of Palia. If you want to make sure you don’t miss any news, you should consider joining the official Discord or following Palia on Twitter. Especially the Discord server is also very actively used by Singularity 6, and patch notes are shared directly there.
What do you think about the future of Palia? And how do you find the MMO in general? Feel free to write it in the comments.
At Activision Blizzard, some employees have been laid off again. This time, it seems mainly to have affected the Hearthstone team.
That there is quite a turnover of employees at Blizzard is now widely known. Especially after the major sexism scandal, there have been many changes. But even now, in the years that followed, there seems to be waves of layoffs happening repeatedly. This time, the Hearthstone team is losing some staff.
Who was laid off? Not all affected are known, but a few have been publicly mentioned through Linkedin. Hunter Curren was laid off, who last worked as a Tools Engineer in the Hearthstone team. He had been with Blizzard for over 18 years. Another layoff affected Joe Belousek, who was also part of the Hearthstone team for the last two years (via linkedin).
Why were they laid off? This is not quite clear. On LinkedIn, the affected employees say that their layoffs came more or less out of the blue and thus without prior notice. Curren writes that the Hearthstone team appears to be “undergoing restructuring” and that the previous roles likely have no place in it anymore.
One suspicion is that the layoffs are taking place because Hearthstone is not doing very well. This problem could have been exacerbated especially by the loss of the Chinese market at the end of last year. Hearthstone was particularly strong in the Asian region and likely generated the majority of its revenue there.
Layoffs in the shadow of Metzen’s return: The news of the layoffs comes almost simultaneously with the announcement from the World of Warcraft team that Chris Metzen has taken on a fixed role in the team again as Executive Creative Director.
Even though the reports are not necessarily related, it does give the situation an unpleasant aftertaste that, in the shadow of the glorious hiring of Chris Metzen, other employees have to leave. For some, it seems that Blizzard wants to hide the layoffs behind a “Hey, look, Chris Metzen is back!”.
It is currently unknown if developers from other teams are also affected by the layoffs.
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We present to you the best CB talents for the career of EA FC 24. Here you will find center-backs with the greatest potential as well as a selection of affordable CB talents.
This is what talents bring to the EA FC 24 career mode: The best talents are extremely important for success in the career mode of EA FC 24. We present to you here young players who have considerable potential and can improve through good performances.
To keep your goal clean in the career, you need a solid defense that stands firm at the back and keeps the ball away from the goal.
If you then choose the right talents, they can become key players in your club. However, please note the following:
Potential is dynamic. So it depends on your training and performances how much a player can exploit their potential.
You can retrain players. For example, defensive midfielders can become attacking players if you feel they would be better suited there.
The market value is not fixed. You can also try to convince your counterpart of a cheaper transfer.
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Best center-back talents with the greatest potential in the career of EA FC 24
The selection criteria: Here you see center-backs with the greatest potential in the career mode. All players we list here are a maximum of 23 years old and can still develop. However, some are already superstars and thus correspondingly expensive.
These are the best center-back talents (sorted by potential):
Cheap center-back talents in EA FC 24 with high potential
The selection criteria: You see here 10 players who are not too expensive and do not exceed a market value of 10 million. Especially at the beginning of the career, these players can help you when the budget is still a bit tighter.
Affordable center-back talents (sorted by potential):
Player
Age
Overall Rating
Potential
Position
Market Value
Jorrel Hato
17
68
87
CB, LB
2.8 million
Jorne Spileers
18
69
85
CB
3.3 million
Leon King
19
66
85
CB
2.1 million
Abakar Sylla
20
70
84
CB
3.6 million
Leandro Morgalla
18
60
84
CB, RB
2 million
Levi Colwill
20
74
84
CB
8.5 million
Adamo Nagalo
20
71
84
CB
4.2 million
Noah Mbamba
18
64
84
CB, CDM
1.5 million
Eric Martel
21
74
84
CB, CDM
9 million
Willian Pacho
21
74
84
CB
9 million
What do you think about the CB talents? Which ones are you getting for your team? Let us know in the comments!
If you are more active in Ultimate Team than in career mode, then we have put together a strong Bundesliga starter squad for you:
The German team GamerLegion has secured the services of a women’s team for esports in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). However, one of the players was no longer part of the team after just 2 days and was immediately fired. Shortly after the signing, accusations arose against the 20-year-old Irish player Chloe “KittyTM” Geaney, alleging she made racist remarks.
This was the announcement:
Gamer Legion announced on September 23 that they have taken over the roster of “Let her Cook”, a women’s team in CS:GO that was previously without an esports organization.
The team consisted of 3 women who had previously played for Astralis W, and 2 new players: The team was to compete under the name GL Prism.
From now on, the team was to compete for Gamer Legion in the “Impact League”.
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This is how the women were presented: In a video on Twitter, the new signing was introduced coolly. It played with the idea that “GamerLegion” are like Roman legionnaires.
20-Year-Old Accused of Using the N-Word Multiple Times
What went wrong? Immediately after the signing, a user on Twitter came forward and said it was very disappointing to see that one of the new players, the Irish KittyTM, had gotten a spot.
There are several screenshots that allegedly prove that she is a person who openly expresses racist views and therefore should not be signed by any organization.
The Twitter user then posted a Discord chat with a person who, according to their statement, was Kitty_TM. In the chat, this person made racist remarks and was generally terrible.
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A second Twitter user then sent another racist statement from the player to GamerLegion and asked if they were okay with having an openly racist person in their ranks (via twitter).
This was the reaction: GamerLegion fired the player on September 25, just 2 days after her hire, and strongly condemned discrimination of any kind. The immediate termination of Kitty_TM was deemed “inevitable” (via Twitter).
What it’s about: This is a case of “the internet doesn’t forget”. Anyone planning to earn money professionally as an esports athlete should behave somewhat decently from the beginning of their internet presence; otherwise, the past will catch up with them.
Even things that people said or did while they were still minors can abruptly end careers: nothing expires, and particularly in the case of racist or homophobic statements, there is no puppy protection.
In the case of the Irish player, it’s worth noting that “women in esports” are already a red flag for some esports athletes and Twitter users: they scrutinize this closely and look for misconduct.
Once such allegations are public, an esports organization has no choice but to respond with a dismissal, as the team is reliant on a good reputation for their advertising partners.
Update September 29, 5:08 PM: One day after the Irish professional player, another player has left the GamerLegion team:
The live-action series adaptation One Piece is getting a second season. If you want to shorten the waiting time, you can find a list of four series and movies here on MeinMMO.
When creating the list, we ensured that the series and movies are available on Netflix. However, please note that the offerings there can change from time to time.
Moreover, this is not a ranking, but rather recommendations from the editorial team. If you have more tips for fans of One Piece, feel free to share them in the comments.
Jim Button and the Wild 13
What kind of movie is this? Jim Button and the Wild 13 is a live-action adaptation of the children’s book of the same name by Michael Ende and is the sequel to the film Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver. The film follows Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver as they embark on an adventurous journey to find a lighthouse for the island of Lummerland.
A pirate gang also plays an important role in the story: “The Wild 13”. This is certainly one of the reasons why Jim Button and the Wild 13 is one of the first movies Netflix suggests when searching for “pirate movies”.
Who is the movie suitable for? The movie is suitable not only for fans of the books but also for anyone who enjoys a story that combines adventure, friendship, and magic.
Shadow and Bone
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Trailer for the Netflix series ‘Shadow and Bone’ Season 1
What kind of series is this? Shadow and Bone is a U.S. fantasy series that has been running on Netflix since 2021. The acclaimed series is based on the Grishaverse series by Leigh Bardugo and currently contains 2 seasons.
The dark fantasy adventure takes place in a war-torn world, where the Shadow Fold, a dangerous wall of dark clouds, traverses the land and hosts deadly creatures. The Grisha are people with the special ability to control elements.
While the pirate aspect of One Piece is missing here, there is still plenty of adventure and a few ambitious thieves who are always on the lookout for the next big heist.
Who is the series suitable for? The series is ideal for those who are excited about the theme of “young adults saving the world”.
Eevee is among the favorite Pokémon of many players in Pokémon GO, which you can encounter more frequently now. We at MeinMMO show you what you should know about the evolution Pokémon and its evolutions, and which of them is particularly worth it.
Which monster is it about? The small Normal-type Pokémon Eevee has enchanted both big and small Pokémon fans since the first generation of games. Unlike most other monsters, it has 8 different evolutions, which not only differ visually and by their type but should also be used differently in Pokémon GO.
We will show you below which evolutions Eevee has, how to obtain them, and which of the monsters is particularly worth it.
All evolutions of Eevee and how to get them
These are its evolutions: Eevee has 8 different evolutions, each with a different type:
Aquana (Water type)
Blitza (Electric type)
Flamara (Fire type)
Psiana (Psychic type)
Nachtara (Dark type)
Folipurba (Grass type)
Glaziola (Ice type)
Feelinara (Fairy type)
To secure these monsters, you need to evolve Eevee accordingly. But there are several things to consider, as candies alone are not enough. Depending on which evolution you want, you need to take different factors into account. For example, the time of day is crucial for the evolution of Psiana and Nachtara.
We will show you the tricks for evolving Eevee in the following article:
How do you get Eevee? Eevee can regularly be found in the wild. Throughout the year, it is often part of various events. This also includes the current event Let’s get outside, which runs until October 2, 2023. But even outside of events, it can be spotted in the game.
Furthermore, it is also part of field research month after month. So keep an eye out for a strong specimen there as well. This also gives you a good chance to secure a lot of candies needed for evolving and leveling up. Occasionally, you can even spot its evolutions in the wild.
Are there Shiny Eevee? Yes, Eevee can be caught as Shiny in the game for a long time. You can recognize it by its lighter body. However, you can only obtain its evolutions by evolving them into their shiny forms. How Eevee and its evolutions look normally and as Shiny will be shown in the following image:
Eevee and its evolutions normal and as Shiny
Which evolutions of Eevee are particularly worth it?
Best Raid attackers: Eevee itself is not particularly strong and therefore cannot convince in raids and the GO Battle League. However, some of its evolutions can particularly shine in raids. As Eevee is not a rare monster, it is particularly suitable for beginners. The following evolutions are worth it:
Psiana: The Eevee evolution with the highest attack value is Psiana. For this reason, the Psychic-type Pokémon can particularly shine in raids and is one of the best Psychic attackers in Pokémon GO. However, as there are only occasionally raid bosses of the Fighting and Poison types, it will be needed only rarely.
Glaziola: Slightly worse in attack but a bit stronger in defense is the Ice-type Pokémon Glaziola. With the moves Ice Beam and Avalanche, it ranks among the best Ice attackers after monsters like Galarian Darmanitan or Mamoswine.
Feelinara: The Fairy-type Pokémon also has solid attack and stamina values. With a moveset of Charm and Moonblast, it can score as one of the best Fairy attackers in the game and should have a permanent place in your team alongside Togekiss and Gardevoir.
Folipurba: The Grass-type Pokémon Folipurba can also convince with strong values and ranks under the best Grass attackers with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade. However, there are other monsters like Kartana, Zarude, or Tapu Bulu that are significantly better. It is mostly a good option for players who do not yet own these Pokémon.
Aquana: An Eevee evolution from the first generation also makes it among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Thus, Aquana with a moveset of Water Gun and Hydro Pump is a good candidate of the Water type, which especially beginners can easily find and power up. Again, there are better candidates that you should prioritize if you own them, such as Kyogre, Swampert, or Kingler.
Attackers for the Battle League: In addition to a range of strong attackers for raids, you can also find good candidates for the GO Battle League with Eevee. Here, too, the advantage is that beginners can easily obtain them:
Feelinara: The monster from the 7th generation is not only a good choice in raids but also in the GO Battle League. It can particularly benefit from its Fairy type, which poses challenges for many players in PvP battles. With the attack combination of Charm, Moonblast, and Psychic, it secures the 91st place in the Master League according to PvPoke.
Nachtara: In addition to Feelinara, you should definitely use Nachtara in the GO Battle League. The Dark-type Pokémon from the second generation has the highest defense value of all Eevee evolutions and can also shine with strong stamina. With a moveset of Last Resort, Leech Life, and Foul Play, it particularly convinces in the Great League, where it secures the 52nd place according to PvPoke. However, it is also a good choice in the Ultra League.
Have you already secured all the evolutions of Eevee? Which one do you like the most? Feel free to write us your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
In Starfield, there are a variety of skills that you can unlock during your journeys through distant systems. However, if you have incorrectly assigned a skill, the desire for a reset is strong.
Are you looking for useful skills to start with? Here we have a video about it:
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Starfield: 5 useful skills that you should definitely unlock at the start
There is a trick for cheaters
How does the trick work? If you are still dissatisfied with your build and have a PC with Game Pass, you can download Starfield. For Xbox players, transferring your save data from your console is necessary. Once you have logged in, you must use console commands to obtain your reset. Follow these steps:
Is it worth cheating? That depends on how far you are in the game and whether achievements are important to you. If you use console commands, all further achievements on this save will be disabled – you cannot earn any more. If you don’t care and just want to have fun and play with a fully optimized build, then go ahead.
Depending on how far you are, having a backup of your file would be wise, so you can access it in case you encounter complications or corrupted files.
Odinfall is an online co-op and rougelite shooter, set to be released on Steam and currently playable as a demo. As the name suggests, the game revolves around Vikings and their gods. We have included the gameplay trailer and some information for you.
What kind of game is this? Odinfall is a game that will be released on Steam and is currently available for download in the store as a demo.
This cooperative game can be played solo or online with other players. It is a rougelite shooter, presented in a colorful, pixelated graphic style as seen in the trailer.
We have embedded the gameplay trailer for you here:
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Odinfall Gameplay Trailer
What does the trailer show? The trailer gives you a great insight into the battles and different areas that await you. It also features some enemies, such as flying skulls, as well as giant wolves.
It becomes clear that Odinfall offers plenty of action. With lots of shooting, numerous effects, and hordes of enemies, the trailer clearly shows you what to expect.
In a brief scene, you can see a warrior traveling over the Bifrost.
What does Odinfall promise? As outcasts from the gods and few survivors of Ragnarök – the doom of the old world – you live in the ruins of Sweden. And you want not only revenge but also to bring down Odin – the father of the gods – thus preventing a second Ragnarök. Because one world-ending was apparently not enough.
You take on the fight against mutated rats, zombie Vikings, and AI robot gods to earn your freedom.
You can choose your path freely across the maps, facing endless possibilities. Find secret shops or search for loot to upgrade yourself.
What the game promises you:
Unique characters
Fast and exciting combat in ranged and melee
Huge selection of weapons (axes, swords, machine guns, or… forks?)
Many weapon modifications
Procedurally generated levels, so you never die the same way
If you’re in the mood for rougelite but not for Vikings, this game might be right for you:
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt was one of those many battle royales that sprang up. With its vampire setting in Prague, the game had an interesting premise, but that couldn’t maintain high player numbers, and ultimately the developers announced the end of support. However, currently, positive reviews on Steam are rising.
What is Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt?
The early access was released on September 7, 2021, the full version on April 27, 2022
It was a classic battle royale
Various vampires with abilities
Beautiful battlefield in the streets of dark Prague
The more than 51,000 reviews on Steam are only 74 % positive. For a battle royale with a classic monetization system, that is probably to be expected. However, in the last 30 days, the reviews have been significantly more positive with 88%. Especially the gameplay is praised.
vanilla knight: It is good, the gameplay is fun and nothing is broken or unbalanced
o k k o: If you like movements, I recommend you play it 100 %
LilianaStar: It is free, and the battle pass is now also free. […] It is really fun if you like royale-type games
The content that the developer made free at the end of the support period is definitely positive, and the gameplay seems to be a positive factor for at least a small community to enjoy the game.
But one must not be deceived, as the player numbers are still not rising. In September, the developers announced a new update for Bloodhunt with new cosmetic items.
Looking at the numbers on SteamDB, one can see that the numbers are still slightly declining. Thus, the many positive reviews seem to come from loyal players and not necessarily new interested parties. Due to the lack of support, a sudden increase in the numbers is still not to be expected.
If you want to check it out, you should do so soon, as without monetization, the game will likely be shut down at some point, because the server costs remain. However, for the gameplay and the beautiful city, it is definitely worth a look at this free game.
Have you played it or do you still plan to? Let us know in the comments.
At the beginning of the year, a battle royale with wizards ultimately went offline:
