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:
In Starfield you can build your own outpost and farm various resources with it. One player, however, has not settled for a few buildings and resource extractors in Bethesda’s sci-fi RPG, but has created an outpost as big as a city.
What kind of city is this? Since Starfield was officially released, fans have been sharing tons of pictures and videos of their elaborately built spaceships on social media. The Twitter user “NikoMueller” has now taken a different direction in a post and shown a huge outpost he built in Starfield – completely without mods.
NikoMueller’s outpost is as big as a city and completely automatically farms resources. The images also show that he built the outpost near Akila City on the planet Akila. On Akila, there is water, aluminum, nickel, argon, benzene, and cobalt.
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Starfield: Earn money quickly in an HONEST way!
Meter-high towers with storage and machines
What is in the outpost? NikoMueller also attached two videos to his post in which he showcases his impressive creation. The videos show meter-high towers made of containers and other storage units, various extractors that farm resources, as well as taking off spaceships that distribute the farmed resources via a freight link between different outposts.
In addition to the various machines, two fusion reactors, and numerous wind turbines for energy generation, the player equipped his city with greenhouses and laser turrets that protect his outpost from space pirates and extraterrestrial beings like the native Ashta on Akila.
He also states that he has eight human NPCs and six robots in his outpost, which expand his production, clean the gardens and rooms, increase the machine performance, and enhance the defense system’s capabilities.
You can see the Twitter post in which the user shows his outpost here:
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Does the outpost remain in New Game Plus? No, like many other things, the built outposts are gone in “New Game+” and need to be rebuilt.
However, NikoMueller explains in the comments of his post that he built the huge, fully automated outpost in “New Game +++”, which is his fourth run of the game.
How can the outpost run fully automatically? Once you have built the basic structures like various extractors, storage units, and generators (or other energy-producing machines), you must connect the different devices with cables and output links.
You should also ensure that you always have enough power and that this is ideally produced and distributed via the output links.
If you use a generator, for example, you need helium-3. If you have a helium-3 source and a corresponding extractor in your outpost, you can continuously supply your generator with helium-3, allowing it to produce energy that powers your machines.
If you want to read more about building an outpost and setting up fully automated processes, we have a guide for you here:
In May 2003, the MMORPG EVE Online went online for the first time. That was over 20 years ago, and that’s exactly what the developers celebrated together with the fans at Fanfest 2023 in Iceland. Our author Mark Sellner was there and on the trail of the question of what makes the game so captivating even after 20 years that thousands of people watch every day as their ships are destroyed.
“EVE Online is not just a game, it is a community and a society in itself.” With these words, CCP Hellmar, CEO of EVE, opens the closing ceremony of the Fanfest. Just two days earlier, I arrived in Iceland and got to take a tour of the developer’s buildings.
Right above the entrance, the inscription reads, “We create virtual worlds that are more meaningful than real life.” In the 48 hours between, I had plenty of time to watch talks and analyses, and to talk to fans. I wanted to find out why the space sandbox EVE Online can still excite even after 20 years.
That it still does is beyond question. Over 1,200 fans and 250 developers traveled to the biggest Fanfest that EVE has ever celebrated in Iceland. Even the President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, gave a speech to welcome the space heroes of EVE Online.
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EVE is known for massive battles, villains, betrayal, intrigue, and … friendship?
I have been reporting here on MeinMMO for some time about EVE Online and the stories happening in the community there. It’s usually about brilliant plans to betray others and cause them harm.
Mark Sellner ist seit Juni 2021 als MMORPG-Autor bei MeinMMO zugange. Dabei hat er in zahlreiche Titel des Genres mehrere tausend Stunden investiert. Aktuell ist er hauptsächlich in Lost Ark und Guild Wars 2 unterwegs.
Often, the “nasty” and “evil” are in the foreground, but on a smaller scale, there’s more behind it. The secret of EVE Online is the friendships it can create. The developers at CCP even go so far as to call EVE a “friendship machine.” And although some of the viewers have shot each other hundreds of times in the game, everyone seems to agree.
On stage, a CCP employee begins his presentation with the words “Every friendship in EVE begins with…” and the crowd collectively shouts: “a kill.” Later, a fan explains to me that many contacts start when a new player is cold-bloodedly shot down by a veteran.
However, it often happens that this person then messages you afterward and explains why you were just shot down. Some even go so far as to replace the destroyed ship. That’s how friendships in EVE Online begin, and not a few of them.
About 72% of EVE players who have played the MMORPG for over 10 hours report having found at least one new friend in space. The developers proudly present this statistic because it makes the game special. While many MMORPGs rely on community, rarely does it function as successfully as in the expanses of New Eden.
This strong focus on the community and the players is clearly reflected in many decisions made by the developers. True to the motto “If we don’t do it, you’ll do it anyway. So we’ll do it,” says Creative Director CCP Burgur in the deep dive into EVE Vanguard.
The love for the community becomes clear when you notice the massive EVE statue in the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland and the headquarters of CCP. It was expanded for the 20th anniversary and bears the names of all EVE pilots who have ever had an Omega membership. Over the last 20 years, this has accumulated hundreds of thousands of names.
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Whether tyrant or pope, at the Fanfest, everyone belongs together
Some players on site, with whom I spoke, have been there from the beginning. This is not surprising, as the average number of play hours for Fanfest visitors is a relaxed 7,600, as I am told by CCP.
In all this time, solid societies form in the community, shaped by prominent individuals. This includes the annually elected “Council of Stellar Management,” in which players can vote for 12 other players to work with the developers for a year to make the right decisions for EVE.
But less game-defining figures have also emerged from the community itself, such as the Space Pope Max Singularity. He actually originated from a meme, but now stands for unity in New Eden. It even goes so far that he married a player couple at the Fanfest 2018.
Space-Pope Max Singularity at Fanfest 2023 (Photo: Roger Sieber)
I knew most of these stories before I arrived at Fanfest and, after so much rivalry among the factions, assumed it would be similar on site. But I was surprised.
Although most fans on site wore insignias like clan emblems or colors, by the last evening, symbolically everyone was hugging and celebrating themselves, each other, and the game itself.
I witnessed how members of rival corps and developers themselves sang and had fun together. The “friendship machine” seems to actually work. Even if a friendship in EVE often begins with being shot down by the other.
Long-lasting friendships also form among the developers. Those who have been involved for more than 10 years receive a special sword in the company HQ (Photo: Roger Sieber)
More power to the players, new games in the universe of New Eden, and the foundation for new friendships
I would also claim to have found more than a few new friends through Fanfest. Whether other authors on site, enthusiastic players who are setting up their own EVE accounts for the birth of their children, or developers. I spoke with many and connected sustainably, and this despite hardly coming into contact with the actual game itself.
In the future, it should be even easier. Because the announcements at Fanfest indicate that EVE wants to broaden its reach and reach more people. One part of this will be the new expansion Havoc, which focuses on giving players even more power and space.
Also, the shooter in the EVE universe, Vanguard, could expand the potential target audience for the MMORPG. Because the past 20 years seem, according to the developers and fans, just the beginning.
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EVE Online lets you finally be truly evil – Trailer for the new expansion Havoc
In speeches and presentations, developers often talk about the “next and next decade” instead of the next year. They want to focus on building good foundations for the future and creating something together that is bigger than any individual, as CEO Hilmar states.
EVE should “last forever”. That it at least has the potential to do so, I realized when I spoke with fans who are younger than EVE Online itself. To achieve this, CCP wants to expand the universe of EVE Online beyond Vanguard and EVE itself.
With Galaxy Conquest, a new 4X mobile game in New Eden (via CCP) will soon launch, and even a board game was introduced at Fanfest.
So is the community the secret behind 20 years of success? At least that’s how the developers see it. And not just them: scientists rely on the community in EVE’s Project Discovery to advance research in cancer and Covid, and successfully so.
Even a museum exhibition about the history of the EVE community is set to open soon in Madrid, as announced at Fanfest. The exhibition itself will also be organized by the players.
After three days in Iceland, I personally experienced that the community and the opportunities given to them make EVE Online successful. The MMORPG itself is simply the framework for what the players create. And there are practically no limits to that.“The only true sandbox,” as a fan described it in a conversation with me. In which the developers can keep pouring more sand with tools and expansions.
What do you think? Have you ever found friends in EVE Online? Have you been around for 20 years yourself? What do you think lies behind the fascination of EVE? Feel free to write it in the comments here on MeinMMO.
You’re into SAO action RPGs? For just €8 you can visit Kirito in Gun Gale Online.
The franchise “Sword Art Online” is not only represented in the anime realm, but has also spawned many video games. Although we are not yet able to fully dive into a game with a “Full Dive”, there are numerous video games featuring Kirito, Asuna, and various worlds from the anime series.
Many games from the franchise are somewhat ridiculed or have mixed reviews. However, this is not the case with “Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet,” which you can currently buy for €8 on Steam.
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Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet – Trailer shows the anime action RPG in detail
When does Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet take place? According to that, Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet does not take place in Aincrad, the world from the first season, but in “Gun Gale Online” – a virtual MMO shooter with various areas.
Anyone who has watched the second season of Sword Art Online is already familiar with this game world.
What kind of game is this? Fatal Bullet is a mix of a 3rd-person shooter and action RPG. You create your own avatar and explore the world of Gun Gale Online while following the storyline, collecting better equipment, or diving into PvP battles.
The game is predominantly a single-player experience and presents you with an exciting story in Gun Gale Online, where you also encounter some familiar characters from the anime.
There is co-op, but only in combat against certain bosses – that’s just a very small part of the game.
In PvP battles, you can compete against other players and in teams of 4 characters each.
What do the reviews say? Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is among the better-rated games in the series and is considered pretty good. This also leads to a Steam rating of 80% positive reviews (with over 14,000 reviews total).
If you haven’t given the game a chance yet, but are generally interested in the world and story of Sword Art Online, you should take the opportunity. Because until October 2nd, you can get the game for €8 on Steam – or the “Complete Edition” for €18.71 with all 4 DLCs.
If you want “more like Sword Art Online” but prefer to just watch, we also have a fine anime list for you:
With Update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red has released a completely revamped skill tree and a new cyberware system. To ensure you stand out in the chaos of Night City, we present to you three of the best new builds.
The new skill tree and the new cyberware system in Cyberpunk 2077 have changed the way you skill your character “V”. Accordingly, it is time to put your intended builds to the test. And that’s exactly why we have three builds for three different play styles for you.
Before you read the guides:
In the guide, you will also find our weapon recommendations. In our list, you can check where to find the weapons marked as “iconic.”
Before Update 2.0, you could unlock a maximum of 71 attribute points, of which 50 were gained through level-ups. With Phantom Liberty, you get a new level cap of 60 and potentially 10 more attribute points. These guides focus on the base game with the old level cap.
The minimum level of your attributes should always be 4 so that you can at least benefit from the basic advantages of each attribute.
All three builds focus on two, at most three attributes that you fully level up and use the corresponding unlocked advantages. You can allocate remaining points to your desired attributes and advantages as you like.
If you like to dive into the fray with full speed, the Solo Build is the right choice. It allows you powerful melee attacks. Moreover, Vs with this build can take a significant amount of damage.
Which attribute should receive how many points?
Constitution: 20
Reflexes: 20
Technical Skills: 20
Intelligence: 9
Coolness: 12
Which advantages should you choose?
Rip and Tear
Bulletstorm
Necessary Pain
Earthquake
Wrecking Ball
Adrenaline Rush
Painkiller
Die! Die! Die!
Spontaneous Combustion
Which cyberware should you use?
Gorilla Arms
BioDyne Berserk
Titan Bones
Which weapons do we recommend?
Sasquatch’s Hammer
Gold Plated Baseball Bat (iconic)
Budget Arms Carnage Shotgun
As a finisher, we recommend “Brutal Throw.”
In the video, you can see various advantages from the new skill tree in action:
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The Ninja Build: Stealth and Blade through Night City
If you enjoy moving stealthily through Night City, hacking your opponents and taking them out with precise attacks, this is the right build for you.
Which attribute should receive how many points?
Constitution: 9
Reflexes: 20
Technical Skills: 9
Intelligence: 14
Coolness: 20
Which advantages should you choose?
Charge
Slaughter
Lead and Steel
Opportunism
Windfall
Precision
Killer Instinct
Ninjutsu
Dissolved in Air
Style over Substance
Which cyberware should you use?
Kerenzikov
Micro-Rotors
Arasaka MK. 4 (if you want to use Quickhacks) or QianT “Warp Dancer” Sandevistan MK.5 (to slow down time)
The Netrunner Build: Hacking as the Royal Discipline
Netrunners are the kings of the Cyberpunk 2077 world. With their hacks, they keep the fully connected Night City in suspense: You overwhelm opponents with multiple Quickhacks at once or take control of cars to eliminate your “problems.”
Rightly recognized: Songbird from the DLC Phantom Liberty is a Netrunner. And one of the best. With the Netrunner Build, you can give her a strong competition.
Which attribute should receive how many points?
Constitution: 17
Reflexes: 20
Technical Skills: 20
Intelligence: 20
Coolness: 4
Which advantages should you choose?
Edgerunner
License to Chrome
The Whole Chrome
Hack Stacking
Perfect Preparation
Integrated Exploit
Overclocking
Carhacking
Charge
Which cyberware should you use?
Ex-Disk
RAM Upgrade
NetWatch Netdriver Mk.5
Smart Link
Monowire
Which weapons do we recommend?
Errata Thermal Katana
Divided We Stand Assault Rifle (iconic)
Nekomata Sniper Rifle
Kongou Pistol (iconic)
Prototype: Shingen Mark V SMG (iconic)
As a finisher, we recommend “High Voltage.”
We wish you lots of fun with the builds and are, of course, curious about how you have skilled your Vs. What is your favorite play style in Cyberpunk 2077?
EA FC 24 is now available in Early Access, and the community immediately notices that an important feature is missing in the career mode. We will show you what it is about.
The career mode of EA Sports has received some new features, which do not revolutionize the mode but expand it with several functionalities. Now there are:
Simplified tactics with Tactical Visions
An own coaching staff that you can hire
Better preparation for the next match with “Match Preparation” and “Matchday Training”
A new camera perspective from the sidelines to watch the game like a coach
A player agent in your player career who helps you become a superstar
Additionally, EA mentions the implementation of numerous new cutscenes that are supposed to make the career mode even more immersive. However, fans painfully miss a particularly important cutscene from previous years in the FIFA successor.
Community misses important cutscenes before kickoff
In the career mode of FIFA 23, there used to be some cutscenes shown before the start of a match. You could see fans entering the stadium, the teams coming onto the field, high-fiving each other, and finally, even the line-ups of the teams. You could also hear the respective fan chants and anthems of the teams.
The whole thing was underscored by commentators who contextualized the match.
Scenes that no longer exist in the career mode of EA FC 24.The line-up created a real TV feeling.
This is missing now in EA FC 24: When you now start a match in career mode in EA FC 24, the cutscenes are significantly shorter. You do get a few impressions of the players in the dressing room, the coaches, as well as a brief look at the teams entering the field.
But there is no longer a proper entrance with commentators, handshakes, and the introduction of the line-ups.
This is what the community says: On Reddit, fans of the career mode largely express negative opinions regarding the absence of the popular cutscenes.
We have summarized a few voices for you:
TheEvolution_PT: ‘Yes, this ruins it for me. I am really disappointed. I have always played FIFA just for the career mode.’
Integral_06: ‘That was what contributed the most to immersion, absolutely terrible.’
kingfish101: ‘I don’t know why EA would want to remove that. It just kills a lot of immersion.’
areyouhungryforapple: ‘One of the biggest setbacks in recent years. They have removed so much of their own work for no reason. The scenes gave a reason to play away games to see the different fan chants, anthems, and choreographies.’
Is this just a bug? What lies behind the absence of the popular pre-match cutscenes is still unknown, as EA has not yet commented on it. However, it could very well be a bug, as some fans suspect in the official EA forum.
But it could also be that EA simply wanted to integrate new, significantly shorter cutscenes. As soon as we know more, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
What do you think about the absence of cutscenes in EA Sports FC 24? Will you miss the scenes at the beginning of a match? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
If you are looking for the best talents for your EA FC 24 career, then take a look here:
Since Phantom Liberty, there are new vendors in Cyberpunk 2077 selling powerful upgrades for your protagonist. We will show you where to find them, how much they cost, and what they can do for you.
These upgrades are permanent and are particularly worthwhile for players who already have enough Eurodollars saved up.
New insights into Phantom Liberty can be found here in the new trailer featuring Idris Elba:
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Idris Elba explains how to survive in Cyberpunk 2077 and takes up arms in the trailer himself
Dog Town, new city with great potential
Where can I find the vendors? The new vendors in Dog Town are your go-to spots when it comes to buying upgrades for your character. We have scoured the city and found that all food stalls, bars, and med stations each offer a permanent upgrade for sale.
You can find all new and worthwhile vendors in the new city “Dogtown”
These items can be purchased for up to 12,000 Eurocredits. In our test, we also tried to reset the vendors and their offerings to see if the items would refresh again. Unfortunately, this does not happen even after 2 in-game days.
Moreover, the items are consumed immediately upon purchase. Whether this is just a bug or intentional, we cannot say with certainty yet.
What kind of upgrades are these? All items either increase health regeneration, stamina regeneration, or your maximum health. You can recognize the items by their golden background.
What else is being sold? According to a new loading screen in Cyberpunk 2077, players have discovered that iconic weapons are also sold in Dogtown. These are items that you may have missed in a quest or mission, and thus cannot obtain anymore.
What secrets and innovations have you discovered that you would like to share with the community? Feel free to leave us a comment and interact with other fans!
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In an interview with the business magazine Forbes, Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa (29) talks about how she divides her time between Twitch and Kick, and how she managed to assert herself as a woman in the streaming world.
What deal is it about? In mid-June 2023, Amouranth signed a non-exclusive contract with the Twitch competitor Kick. Since then, she has been dividing her time between the streaming platforms. The announcement of the switch was made with an ironic video:
First, Amouranth is seen reading an article about her Twitch colleague Félix “xQc” Lengyel. He received 70 million US dollars for a two-year contract with the option to earn an additional 30 million dollars if he meets certain conditions. The total sum of the deal amounts to 100 million dollars, making him even competitive with professional athletes.
In her own announcement, Amouranth calls her agent and says: “Hey, well, the 100-million-dollar deals have begun… can I get one of those?” How much money the streamer actually received was previously unknown; rumors spoke of 30 million US dollars for 2 years. In an interview with the business magazine Forbes, she now spoke about the monetization of her brand.
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How much did Amouranth actually receive? The streamer does not reveal that, but Forbes speaks of “a non-exclusive deal with the competitor platform Kick for an estimated 7 million dollars annually.” This means Amouranth would only receive 1/5 of what xQc received.
However, Twitch and Kick are not the only sources of income for the streamer. With her OnlyFans account alone, she reportedly earns more than 100 million US dollars a month. And Amouranth wouldn’t be the businesswoman she is if she couldn’t even make money while sleeping.
To manage all of this, Amouranth has a tight schedule: She explains to Forbes that she is live on Twitch and Kick for at least 10 hours a day. According to Amouranth, this is important for the community aspect.
The streamer explains that she differs from many of her female colleagues. They are not as chronically online as she is. For women, it is generally more difficult to assert oneself in live streaming because the audience is predominantly male and can identify more with men, says Amouranth.
However, she has managed to overcome the feeling of being an “outsider” as a female streamer on Twitch and just kept streaming.
However, to ensure a steady stream of new content, the streamer takes “two days every few weeks” to pre-produce content: On these days, YouTube videos, photos for Instagram and Twitter, as well as recordings that users can purchase on OnlyFans and other paid platforms are created.
In addition, Amouranth earns money through sponsorships and various investments. The 29-year-old owns several gas stations and knows how to invest her money wisely.
In Pokémon GO raids are one of the most popular features. Now Niantic wants to finally improve a problem that has been criticized by players for years. We at MeinMMO show you what the developers are planning and how the community is reacting.
Which raids are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, you can not only catch monsters in the wild, but also challenge them in raids. Depending on how difficult a raid boss is, you need the support of other trainers or can sometimes tackle it alone.
What has Niantic planned? As Reddit user Amiibofan101 shows in his post, the developers of Pokémon GO announced on the night of September 27 over their X account that they have started a test series for a raid change. In some areas, the preparation times for level 1 and level 3 raids are to be reduced to 60 and 80 seconds, respectively.
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So the developers write (via x.com): We are conducting a test that affects tier 1 and tier 3 raid battles in some regions. For trainers participating in raids in these areas, the countdown timer before the start of the raid will be reduced to 60 seconds for tier-1 raids and 80 seconds for tier-3 raids.
What does the change bring for players? With the change, Niantic is addressing the long-standing criticism of the community. Anyone wishing to complete a raid alone previously had to wait 120 seconds in the arena before the actual raid started. A long time during which you could only wait and could not catch any monsters. With the experimental change, times should now be significantly shortened.
Criticism of the shorter timer: Although the change is a step in the right direction and significantly shortens the time in the lobby, players find this implementation the wrong approach. Just recently, a new ready button was added to the game, allowing trainers in the raid lobby to start the fight faster.
But there is a big catch. It can only be used if there are at least two people in the lobby. Then it works wonderfully and reduces the countdown to 10 seconds after being activated together. However, those who want to tackle the raid alone still need to be patient. The button is grayed out and cannot be pressed. Instead, you have to wait for other trainers.
Here, many trainers believe Niantic should activate the button generally and not change the preparation times. Additionally, there is criticism of the new shorter times. These could be too short for players who want to play with remote raids and have been invited. Comments such as (via reddit.com) can be seen:
Charmd2: We have a ready button. Why the hell would we reduce the timers when there’s a T1 or T3 raid that we want to invite people to? I mean, I remember Wuffels raids where everyone wanted an invite. Or Turtonator. Crazy decision, Niantic. How about a ready button for the whole time, even in solo.
ScottaHemi: It’s not bad, but why don’t you just activate that damn button?
techbear72: But this is even worse. If for some reason you want to invite other people, it would be much better to have the ready button available under all circumstances given the unreliability of notifications and everything else.
Support for the change: However, there are also a number of players who find a shorter timer sensible. They explain in the comments that it is especially important for low-level players to easily join other players in a raid.
If the ready button were also active for individual players, these trainers might not have a chance to jump into raids. Security concerns also play a role for some. An active ready button, in their opinion, could also motivate drivers at a red light to quickly participate in such a fight, which in turn would affect traffic.
What do you think of Niantic’s planned change? Would you prefer to have a better function of the ready button? Or do you find a shorter countdown more sensible? Feel free to let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and share your thoughts with other trainers.
The most Boomer shooters in the spirit of Doom do not hold back on blood or explicit violence. The upcoming game Fortune’s Run had a warning for a specific scene, but this was Steam probably not explicit enough, and according to the developer, the game was initially not allowed to be released.
What is Fortune’s Run? The indie game is a classic Boomer shooter.
In the spirit of Doom or Quake, you shoot your way through pixelated hallways full of enemies
Despite the appearance, the game is for adult players
In Early Access since 01.09.2023
Is set to release on 28.09.2023
But the days before the release were turbulent for the developer, as the developer posted on Twitter, Steam blocked the release of the game. According to the developer, this was due to 2 reasons. The first being a gameplay problem in the tutorial, which has since been solved, but the 2nd problem was a scene and the accompanying warning.
Often, the removal from Steam also has legal reasons:
Fortune’s Run – Trailer of the Boomer Shooter in the spirit of Doom and Quake
For Valve, a scene was not explicit enough
As the developer states in the Twitter post, there is a scene in the game that deals with sexual violence. Due to this scene, the developer wanted to set up a content warning in both the game itself and on the Steam page to warn players.
The developer finds the depicted scene so disgusting that a prior warning and an option to deactivate the content is required. However, Steam saw this differently according to the developer and found the scene not explicit enough to justify these warnings.
As the next step, the developer wanted to remove the content warning from the Steam page to secure the imminent release.
Was the developer successful? As the developer now confirms in their latest Twitter post, the removal of the content warning was successful and the game was approved for release by Steam. Thus, nothing stands in the way of the release on 28.09.2023.
While the developer is not completely satisfied, there is still a content warning in the game itself and the ability to remove and filter this content in the game.
Sometimes developers themselves do not know why their game is removed:
Many writers see ChatGPT as a thorn in their side. Because the AI learns from texts that are illegally downloaded from the internet – at least that is the accusation.
AI programs like ChatGPT have quickly found their way into the daily lives of many people. Whether you want to summarize something, have an alternative to googling, or simply joke around and exchange messages with chatbots – there are many possibilities. However, some are quite upset about what OpenAI uses to make ChatGPT better and better.
As PCGamer reports, a group of 17 prominent authors, including George R. R. Martin (“A Song of Ice and Fire” or “Game of Thrones”), has now filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. The accusation: ChatGPT uses the authors’ stories for learning.
Is there any truth to this? That ChatGPT, for example, knows the books of George R. R. Martin is virtually undisputed. Until recently, ChatGPT could still quote whole passages from the “Game of Thrones” books. According to the indictment, ChatGPT can still provide summaries of the books that go far beyond what one can read in official book summaries – for it knows details that one can only know if one has read the entire book.
The accusation is, therefore, that OpenAI uses texts that are published on piracy websites – such as complete books by well-known authors. Therefore, “The Authors Guild” is now suing:
This case is just the beginning of our fight to protect authors from theft by OpenAI and other generative AI. As the oldest and largest organization of writers, with almost 14,000 members, the “Authors Guild” is in a unique position to advocate for the rights of authors. Our membership is diverse and passionate. Our staff, which also includes a large legal department, has expertise in copyright law. We want to say only this: We are not bringing this indictment lightly. We are here to fight.
What do the authors want to achieve? The authors are not looking to bring the development of ChatGPT or other AIs to a halt. Instead, they want writers and authors to have to give their consent if their stories are to be used to train such AI bots. If consent is granted, there must be appropriate compensation for the use.
In a statement from the Authors Guild, it states that “generative AI threatens to destroy the profession of authors.” A lawsuit has been filed due to the “profound injustice and danger arising from the use of copyrighted books to train commercial AI without permission or payment.”
The CEO of the Authors Guild, Mary Rasenberger, further stated:
Great books are mostly written by those who spend their entire career and often their whole life improving their craft. To protect our literature, authors must have the ability to control whether and how their works are used by generative AI. The various GPT models and other current generative AIs can only create material that is a derivative of what came before. They copy sentence structure, voice, storytelling, and context from books and other incorporated texts. The results are just remixes without the influence of human creation. Regurgitated culture is no substitute for human art.
That ChatGPT and other similar text AIs pose a threat or at least a problem for writers is beyond question. A while ago, someone had even tried to create the next two volumes (Part 6 and 7) of “A Song of Ice and Fire” with ChatGPT (via winteriscoming.net) – and was even quite successful with it.
What is your opinion on this matter? A justifiable reason and a good thing? Or are the writers just being “greedy” here?
Now the successful YouTube streamer Herschel “Guy” Beahm IV, also known as DrDisrespect, allegedly learned that CS2 will indeed be released today.
DrDisrespect has been active as a content creator since 2010 and started his career with videos about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Additionally, he founded a development studio and is working on his own shooter.
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“I made a couple of calls and got the info”
What does DrDisrespect say? DrDisrespect claims in a post on X.com (formerly Twitter) that he made calls within the gaming industry and then received the information that CS2 will come to market tomorrow.
Since the streamer’s post is from yesterday, September 26, the streamer’s information suggests that the CS2 release is today.
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German translation of the post: “Since I designed half of the maps for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, I made a couple of calls in the industry and got the information we need… CS2 is coming to market tomorrow.”
Fans also believe today is the CS2 release
This is why the community speculates: Not only DrDisrespect believes in a CS2 release today, September 27.
A post from the official CS2 Twitter account fueled speculation on September 20 that the CS2 release is imminent. In the post, players were asked what they would be doing on the upcoming Wednesday, September 27.
NCSoft, the company behind games like Lineage, Aion, and the upcoming Throne and Liberty, is working on a new MMORPG. It is supposed to be developed in collaboration with Sony and set in the Horizon universe. A Korean insider has now revealed some details, although there is currently no gameplay available.
What do we know about the game? As early as the end of 2022, there were rumors that an MMORPG set in Horizon was in development. However, the development has not been officially confirmed yet. Now, however, there has been an insider report on the Korean website MTN, which revealed some information about the game:
It is currently running under the name Project Skyline and is overseen by Choi Hong-young. He is a Senior Manager at NCSoft and has been with the company since 2009.
The company is internally divided into three departments, with the Horizon MMORPG being assigned to the team of Lineage. This dispels a common rumor that ArenaNet – the developers of Guild Wars 2 – would be handling the game.
It is being developed in close collaboration with Sony, who are also said to have the authority to decide when the first official information will be shared.
The project is described as large and important. Within the team, there is supposed to be competition between the three games Project Skyline, Throne and Liberty, and Aion 2, as everyone wants to achieve the next big success for the company.
However, there are many indications that the Horizon MMORPG will be larger and will focus on PC and PlayStation.
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Sony has long wanted a multiplayer game in Horizon
Why will there be an MMORPG for Horizon? As reported by the website VGC, Guerrilla Games – the developers of Horizon – and Sony wanted to include a co-op mode in the first game Zero Dawn. This was cut to focus on the remaining game content. There was also no multiplayer for the successor Forbidden West.
However, Sony is said to be very interested in establishing a multiplayer and ideally even a service game for the IP. An MMORPG would fit in well with this.
However, there were also some leaks in early 2023 regarding a multiplayer from Guerrilla Games. For Horizon fans, there seem to be some highlights in the coming years.
When might we learn more? From November 16 to 19, the G-Star will take place. This is the largest gaming fair in Korea. New titles are usually presented here. NCSoft will participate, and the fair is expected to be really big this year, with Krafton, Epic Games, Smilegate (Lost Ark), and Nexon present.
It is quite possible that Sony and NCSoft will reveal more about the Horizon MMORPG there.
Does the idea of an MMORPG in the world of Horizon appeal to you? And what must it definitely offer to be interesting for you?
Two people came into a lot of money with a trick. But luck was short-lived. Now they found themselves in court.
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Two men found a hobby and wanted to invest in cryptocurrencies together. Due to a mistake, they suddenly became very rich as the platform paid them a million-dollar amount due to an error.
Now the two and the wife were in court and have to repay the money. The platform noticed the mistake a few months later. This was reported by Spanish colleagues from 3djuegos.com.
Transfer error leads to 10 million US dollars in the wrong account
How did the two proceed? The two men had the idea to open an account at Crypto.com and deposited 100 dollars. However, the platform rejected the payment because he was using his wife’s account, and thus the details did not match.
Subsequently, he requested a refund of the 100 dollars. But instead of transferring him 100 dollars, the platform paid him an amount of 10.5 million US dollars.
What happened next? The two individuals did not think to report the platform’s error. Instead, they began investing the money in various things: real estate, art, furniture, and other valuable items. The wife was also involved, hiding a few million in another account.
But after a few months, in December 2021, the platform realized that they had made a mistake.
How did the error occur? Allegedly, the employee who was supposed to process the refund confused the amount with the account number. That is why 10.5 million dollars were transferred instead of 100 dollars.
How did the case end? The platform sued the three individuals and was ultimately right. The Supreme Court decided:
The money was used fraudulently, and the court seized the couple’s assets to compensate the platform.
The husband was sentenced to 18 months of community service.
His wife must serve 200 days in prison.
The third person was provisionally summoned for theft. The verdict is still pending.
Such errors happen again and again. Just recently, a user also received too much money. But here it was “only” a sum of 50,000 US dollars. However, he wasn’t very lucky with it:
The new shooter XDefiant from Ubisoft is considered by many players to be the next hit on the shooter horizon. But when will the shooter officially be released for PC, PS5, and Xbox? Everything we know about the release date of XDefiant.
XDefiant is a new free-to-play shooter from Ubisoft that is currently exciting many players. You take on the role of fictional organizations from various Ubisoft games. Some players and streamers are already calling XDefiant a “CoD killer” and believe: A shooter with a lot of potential is being created here.
Update: The article was published on April 23, 2023. On September 27, we added new information about the official release date.
When will XDefiant be released?
When is Xdefiant coming out? Late September or mid-October 2023. The developers themselves stated in a statement (via ubisoft.com) that the shooter should be released in a few weeks:
If everything goes well with the development and the first patch, a release in September 2023 could be expected.
However, should there be problems, the situation looks different: “If we have to make a day-1 patch, our [release] date will shift to early/mid-October.”
The game has already reached a quite finished state after the beta. Many have requested that the developers keep the demo running until the release. On MeinMMO, we will keep you updated on the current release.
What is the gameplay principle? In XDefiant, you compete against other players in various PvP modes such as domination and payload, trying to secure victory for your team. The shooter does not use “skill-based matchmaking” (sbmm) in casual playlists, which should please CoD fans. There will also be a ranked mode.
How much will XDefiant cost? Nothing. XDefiant is set to be released as a free-to-play shooter. Presumably, you will be able to pay real money for faster progression or skins, as is common in other free games.
You can find more free and trending shooters directly with us on MeinMMO. Here we present you a selection of co-op games, arena shooters, and tactical shooters that you should check out if you are looking for:
The lineup for the “PlayStation Plus” games in October 2023 will be officially revealed on September 27, but already a leak has surfaced showing two games– including a horror game from 2022.
What games were leaked? According to the leak, the following two titles will be part of the “PS Plus” lineup for October 2023:
The Callisto Protocol – the horror game released in December 2022 by Striking Distance Studios
Farming Simulator 22 – A simulation by Giants Software in which you experience the various facets of farming
How reliable is the leak? The leak comes from the French site dealabs, which regularly leaks the upcoming “PS Plus” games. The information is usually very reliable and often proves to be correct.
What is Callisto Protocol? Callisto Protocol is a horror game with shooter elements from Striking Distance Studios, released in December 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
Callisto Protocol is set on Callisto, the fourth moon of the gas giant Jupiter. You play as Jacob Lee, who finds himself as a prisoner in a high-security prison on the Jupiter moon. But while serving your time behind bars, some inmates turn into monsters. Your task now is to escape from the prison alive.
What kind of game is this? Farming Simulator 22 is exactly what the name suggests: a simulation in which you take on various tasks of farming – with as realistic processes as possible, as it is a simulation.
Your tasks as a farmer include crop cultivation, taking care of animals, and managing production processes. You can either perform tasks on someone else’s farm or establish and run your own farm.
Alongside the challenges of the different seasons, you should also not ignore the economic aspect of farming, otherwise you will quickly lead your farm to ruin.
Currently, you can also still secure the “PS Plus” games for September 2023. What titles these are and until when you have time to add them to your library, you will find out on MeinMMO:
